Local club convention plans and varied Wisconsin notices
Arrangements for the First district Federation of Women's clubs convention on April 30 are complete with delegates staying at the Twentieth Century club. Other items note a Fish River spearing crackdown in Chippewa Falls, smallpox closures, a newborn body found in Appleton, a Spanish American War veterans reunion in Superior, and boathouse theft scares along the Appleton river. Additional reports cover marriages, injuries, saloon arrests, electrical association meetings, travel conventions, union bank plans, and a bank conversion to a National bank in Superior.
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Racine
First District Federation of Women’s Clubs
Twentieth Century Club
F. L. Dickey
Chippewa Falls
Pittsville
Yellow River
Wheaton
Delmar
Edson
Chippewa County
Appleton
Cherry Street
Superior
Co. I
Camp Harvey
Milwaukee
Baraboo
Ella Eschenbach
Ableman
L. J
Wausaukee
Ambrose Drumm
Boyd
Fond DU Lac
Fox River Valley Electrical Association
Fox River Valley
Council
The
United Commercial Travelers
A. E. Winter
Green Bay
Northern Whist League
Union Commercial and Savings Bank
United States National Bank of Superior
T. L. Beisecker & Co
Minneapolis
Sanborn Governor Bid Nets Madison Backers
A. W. Sanborn’s drive for the Wisconsin governorship is launched in Madison. The effort is anti-Davidson in tone with backers split between stalwarts and halfbreeds, reflecting a mixed support base.
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Madison
Wis
A. W. Sanborn
Sure Cure For Baby's Itch D D D Prescription Ad
An advertisement touts D D D Prescription as an instant relief cure for eczema and itching in babies and families. It promotes oil of wintergreen mixed with thymos glycerine and other ingredients as a simple external wash that relieves and permanently cures skin diseases. Hoeschler Bros.
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Hoeschler Bros
Penny forged penny tool aids Mendota escape
Kenosha and Mendota authorities recount a daring escape from the state hospital for the insane at Mendota. Michael Rossing, a skilled mechanic from Kenosha, and his La Crosse county roommate used a copper cent fashioned into a screwdriver to remove room windows and leap to a fire escape. They rode a freight train toward Baraboo before the cold rain forced them to abandon it, then continued by train to Fond du Lac and finally Kenosha. Rossing reportedly remains at large on foot or parole status is unclear.
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Kenosha
Wis
Michael Rossing
Wisconsin
Rossing
State Hospital For the Insane
Mendota
la Crosse County
Baraboo
Fond du Lac
Gorst
Mendota Institution
Madison
Insidious Kidney Trouble Warns of Fatal Malady
An old warning notes kidney disease is insidious and may progress before symptoms appear. The ad urges taking Foley's Kidney Cure at first signs to correct irregularities and prevent Brignot's disease and diabetes, attributed to O. T. Erhart.
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Foley
Brignot
O. T. Erhart
Old Soldiers Had a Small Fortune
Milwaukee April 30 The death of James Armstrong at the Soldiers home exposed his wealth He was reputed the home’s general money lender A bank certificate for 9000 in gold was found and $50 in 25 cent pieces in his room He hoarded funds while others spent and accrued a fortune of sorts for veterans there
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Milwaukee
Wis
James Armstrong
Armstrong
Saloonkeepers Arrested in Minors Liquor Bust
Chippewa Falls Wisconsin April 30 Sheriff Smith arrested six saloonkeepers on warrants for selling liquor to minors. Four intoxicated boys raided the Fogel farm and reportedly bought whisky from the saloon men Dan McGillis Chris Lichtner Henry Ganzel Bert Loiselle Frank Yaeger and Christ Ganzel. Also arrested at Cadotte were Charles Yaeger Christ Ganzel Charles Larkin James Pricton and Elmore Bates for selling minors liquor.
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Chippewa Falls
Wis
Smith
Boyd
Fogel Farm
Dan McGillis
Chris Lichtner
Henry Ganzel
Bert Loiselle
Frank Yaeger
Christ Ganzel
Charles Yaeger
Charles Larkin
James Pricton
Elmore Bates
Cadotte
Sold for $25 a Milwaukee girl tells of abuse
Annie Klebusch now Dora Stolowski recounts being sold by her father in 1906 for $25 to strangers who planned to train her for a saloon. Detroit confirms the father’s confession. a warrant is issued for Klebusch in Detroit as she seeks protection and independence from her foster parents.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Annie Klebusch
Dora Stolowski
Clayton
Wisconsin Humane Society
Detroit Humane Society
Detroit Dispatches
Anthony Klebusch
Annie
Anthony Stolowski
Tenth Street
Kiebusch
Detroit
Trensville
First National Bank
Silanski
Eighth Avenue
DRAIN MIRROR LAKE FLOODS KILBOURN MILLS OUT OF BUSINESS
DRAIN MIRROR LAKE Baraboo Wisconsin April 30 Ow ing to high water both dams on Detl creek near Kilbourn went out together with the iron bridge, putting two large flouring mills out of business for a time besides draining Mirror Lake, noted for its fine fishing and picturesque setting.
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Baraboo
Wis
Detl Creek
Kilbourn
Mirror Lake
Wisconsin
Death or Rengo health cure advertised in 1920s period style
An advertisement extols Rengo as a life saving fat reducing remedy. It claims rapid loss of up to 60 pounds in about 60 days, with a pound a day typical, and asserts benefits to heart and overall vitality. It promotes direct mail orders from The Rengo Co and local druggists in La Crosse.
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Rengo
Rengo Co
Detroit
Mich
la Crosse
O. T. Erhart
Red Cross Drug
Madison Wis replaces annual rush with class race
In Madison Wisconsin on April 30 plans approved by the students conference replace the traditional sophomore and freshman rush with a class track meet. The losing class in each event will surrender hostages for parade rights in the university quarter. A joint smoker will cap the evening as a thirty member committee directs both events and addresses athlete examination policies to avoid spring disqualification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wis
University of Wisconsin
A Tariff Commission Proposed for Fair Economic Study
Success Magazine argues for a dedicated tariff commission modeled on leading nations. It urges full-time, impartial inquiry with compelled testimony, cost books, and detailed evidence across industries to produce transparent schedules that reflect true differences and protect general public interests.
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Success Magazine
Council bans swearing on Kenosha council floor
Kenosha Wisconsin April 30 the city aldermen adopt a rule banning profanity on the council floor. Alderman O'Brien had defended the use of profanity including damn but last night Mayor Scholey intervened and declared swear words will not be tolerated.
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Kenosha, Wis
Kenosha
Ald. O’brien
Scholey
Ambush injures laborer in Carrollville yard
Pau Zilinski a laborer at United States Glue plant in Carrollville south of South Milwaukee was shot and seriously wounded by an unknown assassin while standing in his yard. Police believe the bullet was aimed at his brother in law.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Pau Zilinski
United States Glue Company
Carrollville
Foley’s Honey and Tar cough remedy card
A card asserts Foley's Honey and Tar can refund money if it fails to cure coughs or colds. It claims to stop the cough, heal the lungs, prevent pneumonia, and avoid consumption, noting no opiates and a yellow package. O. T. Erhart.
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Foley
O. T. Erhart
Body of newborn girl found in Appleton home outbuilding
The body of a newborn girl was found this afternoon in an outbuilding at the rear of John Spaight’s home in Appleton by several girls. Police are investigating the case as a possible homicide or untimely death.
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Appleton
Wis
John Spaight
Quietus on Old San Souci Nightclub Closure
Following the Milwaukee dance hall crackdown Mayor Rose issued an order to close Sans Souci hall at 148 150 Seventh Street just south of Grand Avenue marking another step in enforcing venue closures after the East Water street crackdown.
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Milwaukee
Wis
East Water Street
Rose
Seventh Street
Grand Avenue
Railroad commission limits free phone service policy
Madison Wis April 30 The railroad commission issued an opinion stating that the public utilities law prohibiting free and reduced rate service will be strictly observed. The ruling emphasizes that free service is to be cut off and customers must pay standard rates.
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Madison, Wis
The
Railroad Commission
Unknown man killed in Stevens Point yards
A stranger about 35, evidently a tramp, was killed in the Wisconsin Central yards in Stevens Point Wisconsin. The body was severed at the waist in the incident dated April 30.
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Stevens Point
Wis
Wisconsin Central
Manitowoc Man Kills Self Over Financial Woes
George Weulimer aged 60 committed suicide in bed with a single barreled shotgun. The case occurred in Manitowoc Wisconsin on April 30. He was despondent over financial difficulties.
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Manitowoc, Wis
George Weulimer
Hafid forces routed by Sultan's troops in Tangier dispatch
In Tangier a dispatch reports Mulai Hafid the pretender has been routed by the Sultan's forces in latest operations near Paris. The report notes continuing conflict among Moroccan factions and foreign observers watching the outcome.
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Paris
Mulai Hafid
Tangier
Gompers to Speak at Chicago Labor Meeting Sunday
In Chicago on April 30 Gompers will address a large labor gathering with Mitchell as presiding officer. Resolutions backing a new labor party are expected to be adopted at the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Gompers
Mitchell
Scribbler and Wigwag Clash Over Cigarette Article
A dialogue features Scribbler discussing a medical journal critique of smoking and Wigwag proposing a provocative title like From Cough to Coffin, highlighting a debate over reach and impact. The exchange hints at public health messaging and editorial strategy without detailing outcomes.
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Scribbler
Roosevelt sorry he's out of race
President Roosevelt spoke in Washington on April 30 admitting regret over his pledge. He expressed anger at the turn of events after fighting for four battleships and noted the harsh reception of his message to Congress on Tuesday.
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Roosevelt
Washington, D. C
Congress
Forward push for Fairbanks renomination
In Washington on April 30 a strong movement favors renominating Vice President Fairbanks for the Chicago convention if he is not named president. Supporters argue political reasons justify his selection, warning Indiana could be a doubtful state without him on the ticket.
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Washington, D. C
Fairbanks
Chicago
Indiana
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