Affinity Finder Given A Year In Federal Case
Jennie Glinn alias Scott was sentenced to one year in the house of correction for using the mails to defraud in an affinity bureau case. It marks a second conviction in District Attorney Sims crusade against matrimonial agencies. She received bond for ten days to pursue appeal after weeping in court.
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Chicago
Jennie Glinn
Scott
House of Correction
Bethea
Sims
Marion Gery
Dis
Glinn
Milwaukee feud sparks deadly neighbor shooting
Robert Girsch aged 31 shot his neighbor William Boschke twice in the mouth and fired at Boschke s son and daughter over a disputed auction sale. Boschke was taken to Emergency hospital with tongue damage and possible blood poisoning. Girsch was arrested at Bay View police station.
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Milwaukee
Robert Girsch
Grove _ street
William Boschke
Boschke
Joseph
Girsch
Bay View
Grove Street
William Nacheshein
Joseph Boschke
Nevk
Sonnemberg
Christ Janssen
Jack the Nipper Strikes in Eau Claire Area
In Eau Claire Wisconsin on April 28 a vandal dubbed Jack the Nipper damages wire fences with pincers along miles of spread, nipping every other fence post between farms of R L Perry and Herman Kleist, as authorities seek to identify the culprit.
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Eau Claire
Wis
Jack the Nipper
R. L. Perry
Herman Kleist
Castle plans vigorous fight for GOP nomination in Nelson district
Madison journalist notes B. J. Castle, Madison chief clerk of the state land office, seeks the Republican nomination against Congressman John M. Nelson. Castle had invited Nelson to joint voter discussions last fall, but Nelson was unavailable due to official duties. a sharp reply from Nelson is anticipated.
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Madison
Wis
B. J. Castle
State Land Office
John M. Nelson
Nelson
Pryor Attends Wisconsin Photographers Convention
Milwaukee April 28 The twelfth annual convention of the Photographers association of Wisconsin opens at the Masonic temple Jefferson and Oneida streets and runs through Thursday. About 100 delegates arrived yesterday with more expected today President W A Pryor of La Crosse presides at 9 am A paper by W J Hillman of Richland Center and a printing demonstration by H H McIntire are on the program A large exhibit then showcases portraits and scenic photographs.
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Milwaukee
The
Photographers’ Association of Wisconsin
Masonic Temple
Jefferson
Oneida
W. A. Pryor
la Crosse
W. J. Hillman
Richland Center
H. H. McIntire
Great Skin Cure Stirs Europe
European doctors seek details on this American eczema remedy. D D D Prescription by the D D D Company of Chicago is described as oil of wintergreen with thymol and glycerine. A Pittsburgh letter touts lasting cure after two years without trouble. The article endorses D D D as the best quick itch relief and offers a free skin care booklet and soap from Hoeschler Bros.
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D. D. D. Company of
Chicago
Hoeschler Bros
Students Demand Code Practice Course Return
Madison law students protest the faculty stance on code practice teaching after Judge Bashford left the supreme bench. A petition circulates to have him resume the course and Judge E Ray Stevens will lecture five times on the subject.
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Madison
Wis
Bashford
Supreme Bench
Wisconsin
E. Ray Stevens
Quarantine Claim Amid Smallpox Rumors
John R. Houser defends his family after reports of exposure to smallpox. He says his household was quarantined for four weeks with no one allowed near, though the home was not placarded until Saturday.
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John R. Houser
Old Man Found Dead in Cemetery in Manitowoc
Andrew Stern, 80, of Kasson, west of Manitowoc, was found dead in the local cemetery, likely from heart failure after an overnight stay. He was a bachelor and died of natural causes. Authorities will not hold an inquest.
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Manitowoc
Wis
Andrew Stern
Kasson
Stern
Foley's Honey and Tar Cure Ad Card
An old card proclaims Foley's Honey and Tar as a guaranteed cough and cold remedy. It promises to stop the cough, heal the lungs, prevent serious results, and claims no opiates, with the genuine product in a yellow package.
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Foley
O. T. Erhart
Student shot by boisterous chums at college canoe trip
Des Moines Iowa April 28 Will Zaiser a University of Iowa student was shot in the knee by boisterous college men firing over the heads of Zaiser and a companion while they were canoeing. The wounded youth refuses to name the shooters.
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Des Moines
Will Zaiser
The
University
Iowa City
Zaiser
Fo ley's Kidney Cure Promises Relief from Kidney Trouble
Advertises Fo ley's Kidney Cure claiming to stop irregularities and cure kidney and bladder trouble not beyond medical reach. Signed OU T Erhart.
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Foley
T. Erhart
Miss Lena Bone Fends Off Spree With Umbrella
In St Louis on April 28 Miss Lena Bone thought Spaniards Jose Fernandez and Henry Felon spoke to her in a foreign tongue and she attacked them with an umbrella. They fled, breaking a plate glass window at John Kreig's store.
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ST. Louis
Lena Bone
John Kreig
Miss Bone
Jose Fernandez
Henry Felon
Kreig
State and Local Briefs From Wisconsin
Lightning fires risked over ten thousand dollars in losses. fire marshal urges proper lightning rods. Racine promotes Bert George to night sergeant and Charles Christianson to replace him. Kenosha couple Emma Bernardy and Matthew Kuhnen wed. Gov. Davidson’s arm, injured recently, recovering and capable. Superior saloon owner John Klinger pleads guilty to assault with seven dollar fine. Neenah pastor J Fritchie marks fifty years in evangelical work. Chippewa Falls men found guilty of rioting and fined one hundred dollars each. Eldorado dam break reported west of Eldorado mills. La Crosse Memorial Day speaker Senator H P Bird. Larson murder case jury deadlock. Almena reports red clover crop damaged by open winter.
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Madison
Purtell
Racine
Bert George
Charles Christianson
George
Kenosha
Emma B. Rernardy
Matthew W. Kuhnen
Gov. Davidson
John Klinger
John Marshall
Neenah
la Crosse
Florence
Larson
Almena
Woman Bound By Burglar In Sedalia Home Invasion
In Sedalia Missouri on April 28 a masked burglar tied Mrs Eugene Hugenschmidt to a sewing machine after binding her hands and feet and stole 75 dollars from her stocking. She used her teeth to remove a telephone receiver and alert police. Officer Farmer freed her. no clew to the thief and race unknown.
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Sedalia
Eugene Hugenschmidt
Panama Bonds Closed in New York Oversubscribed
In New York on April 28 subscriptions for the $40 million Panama bond issue closed promptly after widespread oversubscription. Kuhn, Lieb & Co. says the response is the largest the firm has ever seen. Bonds at 4 percent issued at 96 rose to 99 5/8 on the curb after weeks of excitement. European buyers also oversubscribed multiple times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Kuhn, Lieb & Co
Wall Street
Nomination to Minnesota district judge referred amid opposition
In Washington on April 28 the senate judiciary committee sent the nomination of M. Dwight Purdy to a sub committee headed by Senators Nelson Depew and Overman. Senator Nelson of Minnesota opposes the nomination and the move signals likely no action this session.
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Washington
Senate Judiciary Committee
M. Dwight Purdy
Department of Justice
Minnesota
Nelson
Depew
Overman
Schwalbe Submits Lowest Bid for Saengerfest Auditorium
The La Crosse Saengerfest association met at Germania and read contractor estimates with Frank Schwalbe submitting the lowest bid. Building contract awaits President Doerflinger's signature. Start May. plan for a mid May erection and a children's chorus of about 1000 voices led by Barbara Russell from local schools.
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la Crosse Saengerfest Association
Germania
Frank Schwalbe
John Miller
C. W. Noble
Pete Nelson
Frank Schwalke
William Doerflinger
Barbara Russell
Doerflinger
Deaths Near Pie Prank Endangers Transit Workers
Croton oil was put in a pie served at lunch to three Goodrich Transit Company employees. Foreman carpenter William Schroeder electrician Alfred Corey and foreman painter Ira Smith were severely affected. doctors worked for hours. Arrests were threatened as the oil was said to be placed as a joke.
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Manitowoc
Wis
Croton
Goodrich Transit Company
William Schroeder
Schroeder
Alfred Corey
Ira Smith
Painter
Ontario Highs Shine At Declamatory League Contest
The Kickapoo Valley declamatory league held in Norwalk saw Wilton student Inez Cutland win first and Ontario’s Floss Miller finish second. Ontario president Prof. Jay faced a minor fall on stage as 475 tickets sold and 500 spectators enjoyed a spirited event with marching delegations. Next year’s contest moves to Kendall.
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Kickapoo Valley
Norwalk
Kendall
Wilton
Ontario
W. A. Bartlett
Winona High School
W. M. Atwood
West Salem
C. W. McNown
Wonewoc
Inez Cutland
Floss Miller
Jay
One Good Husband in Town Stirs Wife’s Sharp Temper
A wry local item notes there is only one truly good husband in town, yet his wife treats him harshly, a humorous glimpse of domestic life in the community.
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Engaas
California
Engars’ Cash Grocery
West Avenue
Adams Street
Norwall-Shapleigh Go
King
the Bike Man
Main Street
E. H. Jaekel
J. Hi. Knothe
Wisconsin Poultry Advocate
Poultry Journal of
Third Street
M. F. Hayes, Prop
Tel
Office
Second Street
OC. B. & Q. Depot
Wisconsin News
Robert Girch
Young
Doerflinger’s
Paine
Steelbrellas
Gloria Bae
Rogers
Ren
Pryor
Europe
S. Fourth Street
Shanghraun
Hanan & Sons
Patent Colt
Copenhagen
Schwalbe
Eer
Hite
Johnston
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