Man loses 7500 in cranberry venture swindle tale unfolds
Skinner, who came to town seeking Moore to invest 7500 in a cranberry marsh, could not locate Moore or any proof of the deal. Local post office staff had no information on Moore, and townsfolk knew nothing. Attorney Gaynor offered cautious support, while experts warn such swindles rely on fake stock and polished pretenses. Skinner trusted the venture after meeting Moore in a Chicago hotel and touring a marsh before paying the money. The case mirrors other schemes where buyers part with cash for phony assets like gold bricks or grand buildings.
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Skinnen
Moore
Skinner
Chicago
John A. Gaynor
Wily Railroad Fames Should Be Raised
The piece argues for higher railroad passenger fares to attract investment, contending current two cent per mile rates hinder proper operation and future expansion. It also notes reader rewards for new Tribune subscribers and critiques statewide publishing of session laws as wasteful. John White of Marshfield is praised, and other local notes cover theater, post office rules, and plans for a new bowling league.
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the Tribune
Wisconsin
Ate
Focal
Tribune
Postoffice
Grand Rapids
Department
Lawyer Raises Jurisdiction Question in Hareinski Case
Industrial Commissioner Gucess heard evidence Friday in the Matt Hareinski injury case from Soo Line Railway employee. Attorney W A Hayes contended interstate traffic moved the accident out of Wisconsin jurisdiction. Commissioner said he would study the matter upon returning to Madison.
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Matt Hareinski
Hareinski
Soo Railway Company
W. A. Hayes
Railroad
Wisconsin Commission
Hely
Madison
Tragedy at Stevens Point Mrs Dawson shoots son then herself
In Stevens Point a mother Mrs Harold Dawson killed her two year old son Robert with a pistol and then died by suicide at their Illis street home. The coroner's inquest noted domestic trouble and a pending separation with Dawson having filed for divorce. A neighbor assisted the dying child as the tragedy followed a May–April dispute over marriage.
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Stevens Ont
Harold Dawson
Sea Line
Stevens Paint Journal
Jana Dawson
Howard Dawson
Robert
Dawson
Illis Street
Saengerbund Organized In Central Wisconsin Choirs Meet
A meeting of Lutheran Saenger clubs held Saturday in this city formed the Lutheran Saengerbund of Central Wisconsin with eight choirs represented. Officers named include President T J Pautz Vice President O K Rosebuunt Treasurer W H Dicke and Secretary Prof O Nellerman. First Saengerfest slated for late August in this city with about 300 singers expected. Music committee includes Prof M Reichert Prof R John and Rev Wu Nommiensen.
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Lutheran Saenger
Iband
Wisconsin
T. J. Pautz
Oo. K. Rosebuunt
Wasa
W. If. Dicke
Merrill
O. Nellerman
Marshfield
M. Reichert
Tlusety
R. John
Nommiensen
Efly
Farmers Course Held Here For Three Days At Agricultural School
A three day farmers course opens at the agricultural school in Grand Rapids with sessions on corn culture seed and weed control cow testing drainage and soil management. Men and women will have separate programs featuring talks on farming science home economics and community work. Prof Clark leads the event with local farmers urged to attend to gain new practical and scientific knowledge.
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Han
Stone
Chirk
Veers O. KR
Zeman
A. James Musasning
W. D. Frost
Pete Neces
Luther
Ullsperger
Unsperger
Ma Carrol
Grand Rapids
Prof
Clark
Grand Trapids
Ithiy County
A. P. Bean
Vesper
W. W. Clark
Agricultural School
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Bad Losers in Grand Rapids Bowls Turmoil
A Sheboygan dispatch claims Grand Rapids bowlers are blamed for unrest after Ke no sa is named winner of a 1916 bowling tournament. Northern bowlers consider forming a new association to host nearby events. The piece calls for temperate conduct and highlights regional tensions among bowlers.
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Sheboygan
Grand Rapids
Kenosha
Wippernicun Factory to Reopen Plant for New Venture
A new company plans to activate the Wippermann plant at the Green Day and Western railway site. The Prentisa-Walters Contary refused a deal with Charlea Wippernat, delaying possession and signaling a shift to a gasoline stove manufacturing venture. The firm aims to leverage the plant’s size and location to begin operations soon, with potential expansion into potato processing machinery.
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Wippermmn Place
Prentisa-Walters Contary
Charlea Wippernat
Itt Cancer Concs
Wipperman ‘Table Co. Bulding
Wipperman
Green Day & Western Railway
Ure
Wippernia
Order of Moose organized here in city
A lodge of Ye Order of Moose was organized in the city on Sunday with about one hundred names proposed for membership. General Director A. G. Brackwell led the work, and officers were installed including Dictator A. J. Crowns and Treasurer Pomainville. Wisconsin's Moose membership exceeds 15,000. the organization is growing. Wm. Warren of Slovana Point buys the Commercial Hotel from Pat Mulroy who operated it thirteen years. Mulroy plans to stay on in the city and Milwaukee home renovations are mentioned.
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Modern Woodmen of America
Grand Rapids
Henry Sears
Tomahawk
Bass Lake
Order of Moose
Ivan Tite
A. G. Brackwell
Lae Bu Tal
A. J. Crowns
W. H. Heath
A. F. Perrodin
Arma
J. Reynolds
Pomainville
Witzig
Max ‘Torzowski
Matt Kundy
Joseph A. Cohen
Mellroy
A. B. Su- Hor
Louis Heath
Moone Lodge
United State
Wisconsin
Wm. Warren
Slovana Point
Pat Mulroy
Patrick Mulloy
Milwaukee
Cycle Club Formed at Millers Garage
A meeting on Thursday evening formed a cycle club at Miller s Garage with Riley Denton elected president and secretary Ku jeene Miller treasury a committee set to recruit members. The plan aims for a sizable club including bicycle and motorcycle riders. Good show. A small Daly s Theatre audience Friday night saw Mrs Wiggs of the Cubbage Patch, praised as one of the King s best local productions despite other attractions drawing away attendees.
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Millers Garage
Riley Denton
Kujeene Miller
Inde
Daly's
Transplanting Large Trees on Rogers Mott Property
Winter planting by Frank Le land on the Rogers Mott property in the Lyon addition yielded eleven inch diameter saplings. If thriving, these will become sizable shade trees in the first year. The work was carefully conducted and is expected to succeed.
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Frank Leland
Rogers Mott
Lyon
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