Englishman found near Wisconsin lake after starvation ordeal
Wil Baker of Chai England was found skeletal near Minocqua after being left by Indigenous companions eight miles away while traveling from the Flambeaux. He weighed about 90 pounds and regained some strength after whisky, water, and cream. Doctors Trevitt and Eggers oversaw his care at The Pines.
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Esbishibogona Lake
Minogue
Wausau
Rt. Republic
Teevitt
Geco Eggers
St. OD
Dorian
Olle
Milwaukee
Evitt
Ers
Ark
Ainum
the Pines
Mark Barnum
Barnum Hoimmer Cottage
Old Country
Wil Baker
No. 9
New Street
Chai- England
Harry R
Flambeaux
Trevitt
Drs. and
Eggers
Minocqua
Mr. Olle
Ind
Cuba
Ike on Sage's Queer Little Road
Gheet era detour and labor dispute on the Poughkeepsie & Eastern line from Poughkeepsie to Boston across the Connecticut border. Strikes and protests emerged as engineers faced reduced oil allowances and wage pressures, with leaders warning of further action unless payments were restored.
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Ike
Sage’s
Queer Little Road
Ghekeepsie
N. Y
Ruslos
Poughkeepsie & Eastern
Boston Corp S
Connecticut
Ich
Engineer Opposes Trolley Poles at Curb in Plan
H B Fatout argues to keep trolley poles away from the curb favoring underground lines. He warns curb poles risk shocks to pedestrians and lawsuits over basements reaching the poles. He cites frequent shocks on E Washington street and asserts new basements will spread the problem.
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H. B. Fatout
Board of Works
Mr. Fatout
E. Washington St
Opponents Argue Cremation Wasteful of Coal Resources
A chemist Professor Clemens Winkler argues that universal cremation would exhaust coal supplies. He estimates 15 million tons annually for world deaths and 785 thousand tons for deaths in the 82 million people in 10 largest cities. Cremation advocates dispute his figures noting furnace heating differences and lower coal use per body. Die Flamme counters that crematory coal use is small compared with industrial demand and coffins use wood.
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Clemens Winkler
Saxony
Winkler
Die Flamme
Chicago Times Herald
Lawson Pink Again Sold to Egyptian Agent
Boston dispatch reports the pink once linked to Mrs. Thomas W. Lawson sold for 30 000 dollars to a local florist and now sold again to an agent of the khedive of Egypt. The price is not disclosed.
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Boston
Thomas W. Lawson Pink
Lawson
Egypt
Henry Bruntz to Be Tried for Arson on July 14
Henry Bruntz, an alleged incendiary, is slated for trial on July 14. Alexander Melaik sues Kate Ford for 1000 dollars claiming she caused his wrongful arrest on a charge he was later cleared of. The Orient club announces officers: President O. W. Mowne Vice President D. Stuart Secretary H. F P. Fox Treasurer Frank Falderman.
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Henry Bruntz
Alexander Melaik
Kate Ford
Orient Club
O. W. Mowne
D. ©. Stuart
H. F P. Fox
Frank Falderman
Bridegroom’s Pride Inviter Defines German Wedding Custom
In Buckley area and eastern townships a German tradition sends the bride’s elder brother on horseback days before the wedding to invite guests. The brautbeter collects gifts from each stop, pinning money and ribbons to his attire as he travels. The custom, said to come from Hanover, persists among Hanover Germans in northern Illinois.
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Chicago
Buckley, Sr
Buckley
Hanover
Ilinois
Swirl of Society Notes Marriages and Travel
Bishop and Mrs Francis head to Kenosha while Mrs E Heeb plans Atlantic City departure. Mary Langsdale attends Harvard summer course. Annie Weisner and Burnie Pride marry at home. they will live at 734 N Capitol Ave. Mayme Brickley and T W Lord wed at the bride’s home as Mrs Brickley’s illness lingers. The groom serves as Bates assistant steward.
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Mayme Brickley
T. W. Lord
S. Capitolave
Dean's Kidney Pills End Kidney Pain Says Local Engineer
Indianapolis readers report twenty years of kidney trouble eased by Dean's Kidney Pills. S. E. D. Stratton of 473 Blake Street, an iron worker for Indiana Chain and Stamping, describes severe back pains and sleepless nights before relief and normal limbs after using the remedy. Sold by all dealers at 30 cents. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY sole agents. Remember the name Dean's.
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Indianapolis
Dean
S. E. D. Stratton
Blake Street
Indiana Chain and Stamping Company
Henry J. Huder
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
United States
Capital Stock and Financial Figures Reported
The document lists capital stock and financial figures including paid in surplus undivided profits deposits and trust department amounts. Names such as James Proctor H W Lawrence J P Frenzel James F Failey Henry Jameson and Piel sr appear, indicating a roster or board listing.
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James Proctor
H. W. Lawrence
J. P. Frenzel
James F. Failey
Henry Jameson
Piel, Sr
Bread Claim Sparks Citywide Debate Over Domestic Ferments
A local breadmaker touts a perfectly fermented loaf labeled Domestic as the city tightens standards for bread products. Officials consider whether the claim meets regulatory definitions while bakers dispute the labeling as misleading.
Lilies for Wife Cost His Life
Bridgeport reports a drowning when Peter Johnson tried to gather pond lilies admired by his wife. Johnson and acquaintance George Thumbley fell from a skiff after the boat overturned near the shore. Thumbley survived after effort, Johnson died despite rescue attempts. Mrs. Johnson collapsed from shock.
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Bridgeport
Peter Johnson
Thumbley
Johnson
Cancer Cured and Patient Letters from Missouri
Two letters from Goldsberry residents praise Dr. John Morgan for cancer treatment. J F Lil reports a three year cancer cured in weeks and offers to share details. J Lil writes to confirm health since treatment and gratitude. Included is a June 1900 note from J Lile thanking Dr Morgan for curing cancer four years earlier.
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Goldsberry
John Morgan
J .F
Lil
Goldsbierry
Indianapolis
J, Lile
Nine Years of Success in Curing Rupture Without Knife
Cincinnati rupture specialist O. H. Rigas M D reports nine years of success in curing rupture without surgery. Based at 6 East street, he promotes noninvasive methods and urges patients to seek his treatment for rupture conditions.
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Cincinnati
O. H. Rigas
East
Eighth Street
Maine
California
Haura
Local Rail Schedule Fragments From Historic Lines
Fragmentary timetable notes show Benton Harbor and St. Louis routes with times 64am 1415 am 450 pm 911.20 pre. Mentions Wabash Accommodations and S. L. S. W. Lim and Mattoon connections. Limited services to St. Louis with notable departures and arrivals.
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Benton Harbor
Wabash
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Wisconsin
En- Germond
Delaney
James Quirk
MR. Eatout
Prof. Winkler
City Life
Dr. Fenner
Brautbeter
Bishop
Mrs. Francis
Kenosha
Wrs
Dianapolis
Indiana Trust. Company
Bon Company
Esta Cash
Duefre Co
Fred Fahnley
E.G Cornelius
John A. Butler
O. N. Frenzel
Edward Hawkins
E. G. Cornelius
Albert Lieber
Willam F
Graham
the Parrott-Taggart Bakery
Goodyear
H. B
Nathan
Marion
Jacob Crone
Sheridan Post
Julian & Dick Ohberg
Union Tailors and Importers
Lombard Building
R. F. Stone
Ohio Street
H.L. Sanders
Jos
R. Adams
Hudson Street
Old
Ichester
Enmnyroyal
Seana
Chichester
Battist Dia
Druggista
Ohloheate
Chemical Ge
Evans Chemical Co
Bates House
Washington St
BROWN
Saliece
Stationary Atlas Engine
Andrew E. Walkz
Union Pacific
San Francisco
A. G. Shearman
General Agent
UN. Pac. R. R
Carew Building
Cincinnati, Ohie
J.H. June
Trav. Pass
Union Pacific Railroad Co
Jackson Place
Ted
P. J. Huechtker
Alabama St
Depuraton
Medical Institute
N. Diinola St
Indianapolle
SUN
THE
E. R. Dreithaler
Delaware St
Woles Optical CO
Tare
BN. Pennsylvania
Moses
Swan
I. M
Rowe
Optician
O. H. Riggs
East Eighth Street
Ten Words, Inc
Big Four Route
City Ticket Office
Washington-st
Cleveland Line
Anderson
N.Y
Bos
Mail
T’d. N.Y
Benton Harbor Line
St. Louis Line
St Louis Accom
St. Louis Limited
T. H. & Mattoon Ac
St. Louis Ex
Chicago Line
Lafayette
Nam
Greensburg
Cin
Flex,s. da
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Louis
Peoria
Bloom
Bloomington
Champaign
Springfield and
Columbus
Columbus & Spring
Ohio Special
Lynn Accommodation
Pennnsylvania Lines
Dliners
Baltimore
Low
Col
Piqua & Columbu
Colum
Richma
Lo Vernon
Mat Martinsv
E & Vic
Dayton & Xenia
Pittsburg
Logansport
Martinsville
Ace Knights
Rich
Balti
Wash
Dayton
Spring
Springfield
East Phil
Spencer
Lou Logans
T. Fi
St. L
West T. H
St. L. Ace
U. H
T. L
West Western Express
Effngham
T. H
St. L. Fast
All Points
Cornershington-Sta
Arriva
Chicago, Indianapolis & Louiseilis Railway
Chicago Ft
Chicago Express
Chicago Vestibule
Cincinnati, Hamilton & Dayton Railway
W. Wasi
Cincinnati Fast Mail
Dayton Lim
Toledo
Detroit
Ington-St
Indiana, Decatur & Western Ry
Lake Erie & Western
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