Dane warned by fortune teller dies in jail
Nels Christensen a 26 year old Dane, who left Denmark last June, told Sheriff Pfennig he would die after an arrest on Tuesday. A fortune teller's prediction haunted him as he was taken to Kenosha County Jail after a Sunday mental break. With no funeral calls, authorities presume he misread the teller's warning as a bum steer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenosha Wis
Nels Christensen
Kenosha
Denmark
Christensen
Pfennig
Breach of Promise Suit Wins $4000 Damages
Clara H. Besler, 22, was awarded $4,000 in Milwaukee in Judge Williams' court after a jury found in her favor for breach of promise. She accused Harry J. Moran of promising marriage and later refusing to marry. Moran did not defend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Clara H. Besler
Williams
Harry J. Moran
Harry
Moran
Milwaukee Pastor Becomes Real Estate Broker
The Rev. S. J. Erffmeyer, pastor of Zion church in Milwaukee, resigns his pastorate to join Lombard Land Company of St. Paul as a traveling real estate man. He aims for greater activity, plans to establish agencies and recruit local agents, with work across Dakota, Louisiana, and Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
S. J. Erffmeiger
Zion Church of the Evangelical Association
Lombard Land Company of
St. Paul
Efffmeyer
Mr. Erffmeyer
Dakota
Louisiana
Texas
State Officials Face Opposition Hints At Capitol
Madison Wis April 29 That at least two state officials may face opposition in the fall primary rumors at political HQs indicate Senator A W Sanborn urged to run for governor against Gov Davidson and Barber Milwaukee as insurance commissioner candidate against George Beedle. Davidson plans reelection while Becker and Barker loom in other races.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wis
A. W. Sanborn
Davidson
Barker
Milwaukee
George Beedle
Frank L. Gilbert
James A. Frear
A. H. Dahl
Sanborn
Mr. Sanborn
la Follette
Supreme Bench
Judiciary
Senate
Ashend
Portage
Assembly
United States Senate
Becker
Atar
Beedle
Dahl
P. Leigh
A. H. Wagner
W. H. Hatton
New London
Isaac Stephenson
Marinette
A. Cook
Neenah
F. E. McGovern
Esch
la Crosse
Children Plead to Attend Schools in Milwaukee
In Milwaukee on April 29, 11 year old Mike Umana and his sister Rosie asked Truancy Officer Bert Hall for new shoes so they could attend school. Rosie received a donated pair, but Mike remains almost barefoot. They spoke of a father out of work and hunger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Mike Umana
Rosie
Detroit Street
Bert Hall
Manito woc seeks changes in fish and game laws
State news in brief reports the Manitouoc Fishing and Hunting club asking the next legislature to start rabbit and squirrel open seasons in October not September and to legalize dip nets in all waters. The rest updates include a Green Bay May festival with Chicago Symphony Orchestra and William Roeppler directing, Sheboygan water suit examination, and Leander Choate boat ready for service May 10 carrying 700 passengers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitowoc
Green Bay
William Roeppler
Sheboygan
Frank McElroy
City Water Company
Phalen
City of
Singin Skule Tomorrow Night at YMCA Hall
Seats for Singin Skule Beginment at the YMCA hall tomorrow night are on sale at Hebberd's drug store. Presented by the Y P C A of St Pauls Universalist church with about forty local people in diverse ages providing the performance. The show is described as a unique side splitter with costumes worth the price of admission.
Indian Against Cruelty Trial in Milwaukee
Michael Flemming an expressman was fined one dollar and costs by Judge Neelen for ill treating his horse. He was arrested on the complaint of Charles Boyd council committee clerk and Dr. McKinley of the Emergency hospital. A spectator who remonstrated and an Indian playing at the Bijou cricketed the cruelty objected to the abuse. The Indian observer attended the trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Michael Flemming
Neelen
Flemming
Charles Boyd
Council
McKinley
Bijou
Soul Kiss Hat to Supplant Merry Widow Says Milliners
A new hat named the Soul Kiss is touted to replace the Merry Widow as the latest fashion trend. Milliners report shipments of the design, noting its curved brim and subdued, brunette-inspired look aimed at captivating feminine hearts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main Street
Lauashville
Broadway
New York
Olga Nethersole
Quote from a poem in Milwaukee Free Press
A fragment from a Milwaukee Free Press includes the line Be not the first by whom the Jew is tried Nor yet the last to lay the old aside signaling a literary or cultural citation within the paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee Free Press
Theft case ends in acquittal for Ruesgen
Mat Ruesgen of 515 Charles street was discharged in county court by Judge Brindley after noon due to lack of incriminating evidence. He faced charges of stealing eighteen quarts of preserves from Fred J. Retzlaff at 511 Charles street on April 21, with witnesses linking him to John Paliwoda’s home, but the judge ruled no proof tied him to the crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mat Ruesgen
Charles Street
Brindley
Ruesgen
Fred J. Retzlaff
Bosshard
Weber
John Paliwoda
Palidowa
Paliwoda
Mary Smiezek
Indian Hill
School Oratorical Championship At High School
Today the high school hosts the annual school oratorical championship with class contests completed yesterday. Freshmen winner Ahlstrom spoke The Force Bill by Calhoun, Advanced Freshmen winner Harry Runge presented Death of Lafayette with George Barrett placing second Nations and Humanity by Curtis. Sophomore winner Irving Tuteur spoke Cuba Must be Free. Second was Victor Jacobson with Imaginary Speech of John Adams by Daniel Webster. Other finalists included Gardner Withrow Aloysius Brown and Lester Stam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ahlstrom
Calhoun
Harry Runge
Lafayette
George Barrett
Nations and Humanity
Curtis
Gardner Withrow
Aloysius Brown
Lester Stam
Irving Tuteur
Cuba
Thurston
Victor Jacobson
John Adams
Daniel Webster
Emil
Notable winners and contenders in intercollegiate contest
Krause and Rudolph Schlabach led Advanced Sophomore first place with How ard Jones and The Eloquence of Adams by Webster. Advanced Juniors saw Carl Jungbluth win with Foussaint L Ouverture. Senior class was won by Paul Esch with Murder Will One. Advanced Senior ended in a draw between Ben Stevens with Bakers Reply to Breckenridge and Sigvald Stavrum with Character of Napoleon. Winners advance to Sparta Friday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baker
Breckenridge
Napoleon
Sparta
Domestic blows top of head off in Northfield
Miss Rosa Harish, seventeen, employed as a domestic, killed herself with a loaded shotgun in the cellar of William Albers' home south of Northfield, Minn. The family rushed to aid but only part of her head remained. no note or reason was found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northfield
Minn
Rosa Harish
William Albers
Some People Always Looking for an Excuse
A concise satirical line notes that some individuals habitually seek reasons to justify delay or blame, framing the behavior as reflexive and unproductive. It points to a pattern of avoidance rather than constructive action, aiming for a wry critique rather than instruction.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wisconsin News
Coming True
Capitol
Sen. Sanborn
Milwaukeean
Goveror W. D. Connor
Stephenson
MSOE
Ewing Co
Theo
Hamm
Doerflinger’s
Enus
Madras
Amana Society
Union Lors
Martha Washington
Roger
Rogers
Oxfords
Ivy
Vici Kid
Singin Skule
Pope
Fia
GRA'” Museum
The
United States
New National Museum
Washington, C
Her
Johnston
Tay He
Best
Sco
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!