Saloon Keeper Killed in Raid as Officers Lose Control
In Racine on March 6 Barney Sekat aged 29 saloon keeper was killed and three others hurt when federal officers and local police raided his premises seeking illicit liquor. Edward Peil was shot in the hand and officer B Herzog and N Se Kat were wounded. The shooting began during a second floor room search when Sekat’s father allegedly seized Herzog from behind. Officials later found a considerable quantity of liquor.
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Racine
Mar
Barney Sekat
Sekat
Edward Peil
B. Herzog
Milwaukee
N. Se Kat
Herzog
Hertox
Hertops
West Side Residents Finalize Property Line Readjustment
A deal closed today between Mrs. Hannah Akey and Frank Swarick, west side residents near St. Paul station, to square up their lots. Akey gains a thirty one foot frontage beside her restaurant, Swarick’s property is now straightened after years of contention. The adjustment resolves prior severments and long disputes over frontage and alignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hannah Akey
Frank Swarick
West Side
St. Paul
Bandelin
Akey
New Tire Exchange Co opens in city
W Spicer and Lang of Phelps Wisconsin open Grant Tire Exchange Co at 117 Second Street North to rebuild worn casings. The Findlay Ohio factory sends rebuilt tires and customers may receive their own tires back or take a same size replacement after paying rebuilding costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Spicer & Lang
Phelps, Wis
Second Street
Grant Tire Exchange Co
Wisconsin
My. Spicer
Independent candidate George Moulton runs for Fourth Ward alderman
George Moulton declares as independent, not a partisan candidate, and plans an independent ticket. He aims to attract support from employers and voters, seeking a clean, honest administration to benefit the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Moulton
Dabar
Moutston
Waters
Texas-bound party to conduct business trip
Cohen, B L Brown, J Lindahl and MN Whittlesey travel to Texas for several days on business. The group plans to leave on Pharsday and focus on pending matters during the trip.
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Texas
Cohen
B. L. Brown
J. Lindahl
MN. Whittlesey
First State Bonus Checks Arrive in Grand Rapids
M L Carey and James N Wyse, Wisconsin veterans, receive ten dollar a month service bonuses for their military service. Carey's check totals 179.33 for about eighteen months served including nine months abroad with the Seventy ninth division, while Wyse's 155.00 covers sixteen months in service with fourteen overseas months. Both checks drawn on the First Wisconsin National Bank of Milwaukee bear low and rising numbers indicating the mailing is underway.
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M. L. Carey
James N. Wyse
Wisconsin
Grand Rapids
Carey
Wisconsin National Bank
Milwaukee
Wyse
Oshkosh
Independent Air Force
England
France
First Wisconsin National Bank of Milwaukee
Registration Dates Set for April Election Registration on March 23
The court ruled the April election date change to March 28 and 30 with two registration locations. East side residents register at the Library on March 23 while west side voters register at the fire station joined to City Hall.
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Ehzil
Gilkey
West Side
Record-Low March Temperature Sets Wisconsin Benchmark
Government thermometer readings show thirty below in a March record, with twenty-two below earlier. Weather Observer Nixon notes the extreme cold for March, predicting continued frigid conditions into Sunday. Optimists expect a thaw as March ends and April nears, though temps may stay cold for a while.
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T. Nixon
Wisconsin
Seoul
Meehan clubhouse proposed for scenic Wisconsin river site
Ex mayor Jos Cohen backs a plan to form a company to build a community country club at Meehan. The project would serve Stevens Point Marshfield and Grand Rapids, with Meehan on the Wisconsin river noted for its picturesque setting. Local business support is urged to assist promoters and ensure a welcoming, home like atmosphere.
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Jos. Cohen
Chamber of Commerce
Meehan
Stevens Point
Marshfield
Grand Rapids
Stevens Paint Journal- Gazette
the Tribune
Journal-Gazette
Raid Rapids
Wisconsin River
Grand Rapids Press Leans For Motorized Artillery Unit
Grand Rapids could host a motorized light field artillery company of the Wisconsin National Guard if local backers organize. Lt. Col. Beveridge reports strong citizen interest, with the American Legion and Chamber of Commerce endorsing the move. Five cities are under consideration for units including Antigo Stevens Point LaCrosse and Merrill with Antigo leading recruitment. Milwaukee Racine and Green Bay to house heavy batteries. Both light and heavy artillery are anticipated to be well recruited before camp as motorization replaces horse drawn units.
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Grand Rapids
Wisconsin National Guard
Byron Beveridge
Liey
Antigo
Merrill
Stevens Point
LaCrosse
American Legion of
This Sty
Chamber of Commerce
Col. Beveridge
C. Helway
Wiscongin
Milwaukee
Racine
Green Bay
Altho
Deadline Set for Filing Papers Before Midnight
Madison March 6 Secretary of State Kull announces filing hours on Saturday night for late papers. Democrats report no nominations while Republicans file full slate across districts and delegates. Daily Tribune source note.
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Madison
Mar
Story Kull
Republican Party
Express Strikes Halt Chicago Rail Express Service
In Chicago on March 6 workers at downtown railroad stations walked out en masse, disrupting all express delivery to and from depots. The Shepherd-led faction of the order of Railway Clerks upset the structure, while Railway Expressmen head A Bollinger warned against striking and called Shepherd’s move a violation of the new Transportation Act.
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Chicago
Mar
Pnce
American Railway Express Company
Teadera
Shepherd
Order of Railway Clerks
J. R. Abbott
A. Bollinger
Order of Railway Expressmen
Congress
Port Edwards Parents and Teachers to Meet
The Port Edwards Parent-Teachers Association holds a regular meeting at the village schoolhouse Tuesday evening. Prof. M. H. Sackoon will speak, a university film is shown, a lunch is served, and a dance follows the program. A large crowd is expected as PTA meetings grow in popularity.
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Port Edwards
Parent-Teachers’ Association
Jackson
M. HL
Sackoon
Parent-Pounders Association
Nekoosa Loses Second Game In Stevens Point Tourney
The Nekoosa high school basketball team fell to Tomahawk by 33 to 17 in the Stevens Point tournament, likely ending their hopes for a spot in the finals. The loss came as Tomahawk controlled play throughout and the opening game saw Nekoosa barely trailing at halftime 7 to 6 before Waupaca edged them 13 to 10 in the first round.
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Nekoosa High School
Stevens Point
Neknasatron
Stevens Paint Journal
Athlete Stewart White Receives Alpha Zeta Honor
Stewart N. White, captain of the State College basketball team, demonstrated balance of study and sport by earning election to Alpha Zeta, the national agricultural students fraternity. White is an all year athlete and was last fall’s unanimous choice for a foothill position on the track team.
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Stewart N. White
White
Zeth
Malls
Ifo
Margery Maxwell to sing at Sunday Evening Club
Marjory Maxwell, leading Chicago soprano and Chicago Grand Opera Company member understudying Galli Curci, will perform tomorrow night at the Congregational Church for the Sunday Evening Club. The program includes works by Haydn, Dvorak, Burleigh, and Puccini. doors open at seven, admission is free.
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Margery Maxwell
Chicago
Will
Congregational
Marjory Maxwell
Chicajto
Congregational Church
Miss Maxwell
Chicago Grand Opera Company
Galli Curci
LaForge
Burleigh
Mallinson
Behrand Mazetta
New Front Planned for Kruger and Turbin Store
Kruger and Turbin plan a rebuilt storefront with enlarged display windows and a central glass display case. Work will start after Hayter, delayed by material shortages, and will modernize the facade of a longtime building on the east side.
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Kruger &Turbin
Kruger & Turbin
Kruger
Hayter
U S Marine Officer Receives Japanese Decoration
Lieut Col William L Rodles of the U S Marine Corps is awarded the Order of the Rising Sun by the Emperor of Japan The decoration rests at Marine Corps headquarters awaiting Colonel Rodles arrival to receive it General Barnett delivers it Rodles was formerly Assistant Naval Attache at Tokyo Embassy The notice ends with unclear generic remarks and stray phrases
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U.S
Offier
Japan
Washington
Labor Pay Up Shorten Hours At City Mill And Plant
The city council boosted wages for laborers on paving and construction to fifty cents an hour, raising pay from forty five cents. About forty five men at the Consolidated mill foundation for the new power house will benefit, with more to be added as work expands. Carpenters also gain with Grand Rapids union scale rising to seventy five cents an hour, set for about a year. Ole McKinnon Mfg Co. shifts to a nine hour day next week, reducing pay by ten percent for about sixty workers, with a seven AM start and five PM finish.
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Consolidated
Grand Rapids
Ole McKinnon Mfg. Co
MacKinnon
Averts
Ave
Obituary of Joseph Sanville in Marshfield area
Joseph Sanville died Tuesday after a three week illness at his home near Pittsville. Funeral services were held Thursday from the Sanville home with Rev. Fred Olson officiating and burial in Mound Cemetery, Pittsville. Born February 2, 1847 in Grand Rapids Wisconsin, he spent most of his life in Wood County, worked briefly for the Arpin Company at Bruce, and is survived by his widow and three daughters plus a sister.
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Joseph Sanville
John McCrillis
Marshfield
Sanville
Pittsville
Fred Olson
Mound Cemetery
Grand Rapids
Wic
Wood County
Arpin Company
Bruce
del Murray
Evansville
Wis
Edna Griffith
Wausau
John McGratlis
Salina’ Chandler
Wisconsin
Marx Candidate Seeks Sixth Ward Alderman Seat
Olte Marx of 965 McKinley Street announces his candidacy for the Sixth ward alderman position. He is noted as a well known figure opposing incumbent Alderman Matt Sehtig in the upcoming election.
Fair and continued cold night and Sunday
The forecast calls for fair skies with persistently cold temperatures through tonight and into Sunday. Lows will be well below freezing, with daytime readings climbing only modestly. Wind is gusty at times, but no precipitation is expected.
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Helwar
Trisine
Telphone
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Nekoosa
Stenson Grout
Israel
Kruger’ & Tarbin Ga
Mr Cameron
Fim
Kruger & Cameron Co
Kruger & Warner Co
Kruger & Turbin Co
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