Hatton Expands Wisconsin Campaign Across State
Wisconsin senatorial race centers as William H. Hatton opens headquarters in Madison Milwaukee Fond du Lac Green Bay and Westboro with plans for a statewide canvass. Hatton aims to contest Cook and Stephenson territories near Fond du Lac Brown counties and adjacent regions to boost progressive Republican support.
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Milwaukee
Wis
United States
William H. Hatton
Green Bay
Marinette
Stephenson
Hatton
Fond du Lac
Brown Counties
Republican Party
Defaulting Teller Pleads Not Guilty in Bank Heist
Harvey T. Wells former paying teller at First National Bank of Kenosha appeared before Judge Quarles and pleaded not guilty to absconding with 3200 dollars. Bail set at 5000 dollars. Wells remained jailed after bail was not posted. He sought time with his parents before deciding next steps. It was noted a cousin Frank Wells might help post bail and the judge signaled possible bond reduction if needed.
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Milwaukee
Harvey T. Wells
First National Bank of Kenosha
Juarles
Wells
Frank Wells
Kenosha
Quarles
Norway township woman fined for selling liquor as root beer
Kate Dorn of Norway township pleaded guilty in court to operating a blind pig and was fined 50 dollars and costs. She admitted liquor was sold from bottles labeled root beer. This is the second person fined, and officials say other arrests are to follow.
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Racine
Wis
Kate Dorn
Norway Township
Grape-Nuts Helps Woman Gain Weight and Rebuild Strength
A York woman describes ten years of stomach and liver trouble and dire weight loss. After switching from coffee to Postum and eating Grape-Nuts, she gained twenty pounds and regained energy, able to work from morning to night. She emphasizes digestibility and moderation, crediting Postum and Grape-Nuts with renewed health.
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York State
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Fearful Emma Brown Vanishes After Threats in Neenah
Emma Brown fled her Neenah home amid a threat to shoot her if she refused an Italian suitor. She was found at Collins and returned by Chief Brown. In other news, Neenah will receive a $160000 hospital donated by Co. B. Clark per the late Mrs. Theda Clark Peters, with bids opening next week and construction to start in two weeks.
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Neenah
Wis
Emma Brown
Collins
Chief Brown
Co. B. Clark
Theda Clark Peters
Depere banker John Smith dies after bankruptcy and stroke
The funeral of John Smith, a private banker and real estate dealer in Depere, Wisconsin, followed his bankruptcy with liabilities over 30000 and assets about 11000. He suffered a paralysis stroke and later apoplexy. Born in Holland in 1869, he lived in Depere since arrival and served 25 years on the school board, plus time as mayor and alderman. He leaves a wife six sons two daughters a brother and a sister, with Hollanders among his creditors.
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Depere
Wis
John Smith
Holland
Impostor Arrested in Sparta Wisconsin Case
William Broker was arrested in Cashton on charges of posing as a Mer chants and Manufacturers' association organizer and collecting fees from Cash ton merchants. He says he was selling subscriptions for a trade paper and collected $1.50. The organized groups were auxiliary to the trade paper and charged no membership fee. Hearing before police justice today.
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Sparta
Wis
William Broker
Cashton
Merchants and Manufacturers’ Association of Milwaukee
Monument to Carl Jonas in Racine Faces Fund Drive
Racine Wisconsin on August 12 reports Bohemian societies have long sought to raise five thousand dollars to erect a monument for Carl Jonas. The effort reflects community interest in commemorating his contributions and preserving local heritage.
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Racine, Wis
Monument to Bohemian Leader Carl Jonas Planned
A memorial fund has raised the amount for a monument to the late Carl Jonas, Bohemian statesman and former lieutenant governor and minister to Prague. A site is not yet chosen but a movement favors a location on the north side of Beach Park near his residence.
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Carl Jonas
Prague
Beach Park
Jonas
Appleton brief notes mix births incidents and plans
In Appleton Judge John had Goodland marked his 77th birthday with granddaughter Edith Bartlett of Milwaukee. Other Appleton items note student gender balance near Lawrence University, Mrs. George Maurer injured by car, a $2500 farm fire at Edward Miller’s Grand Chute farm, a Brighton Beach harbor for large lake boats, a $90 found in a paper mill partly counterfeit, Zion Lutheran Church’s 25th anniversary August 23, and Fond du Lac selling apples roadside by a boy, plus toy and carriage industry talks. Green Bay reports bark removal machine for timber peeling and Bishop Weller confirming Indian students at Oneida.
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Appleton
John Had Goodland
Edith Bartlett
Milwaukee
Lawrence University
George Maurer
Edward Miller
Grand Chute
Brighton Beach
Meda Neumann
Appleton — Zion Lutheran Church
Fond DU Lac
East Shore
George Scott
Elks’ Club
Green Bay
A. Roberts
A. Libert
Bishop Weller
Oneida
Special Excursion Fares via Grand Trunk Railway 1908
Summer excursion fares announced for Chicago to Montreal and other destinations. Fares include Quebec, Temagami, Portland, Old Orchard, Boston and many Canadian and New England locations. Tickets valid 30 days with liberal stopovers. St Lawrence River trips at slight extra cost. Information by mail from Geo W Vaux Chicago.
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Grand Trunk Railway System
Montreal
Quebec
Temagami
Portland
Old Orchard
Boston
Canada
New England
St. Lawrence River
Rapids
Adams St
Chicago
Gates Declines Texas Congressional Nomination
John W. Gates, once the Republican choice for Congress in Texas eastern district, has declined the nomination by cable from Kollstad. He states he will still contribute to the campaign fund.
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Galveston
Texas
John W. Gates
Republicans
Congress
Cable
Kollstad
Gates
Mescal bean use among Indians seen as harmful, officials report
Indian agents warn mescal buttons provoke visions and stimulate the brain, harming users and temper. They note origins with the Otoe in Oklahoma, spread among Winnebago and Medicine Lodge groups, with peaceful effects but potential appetite loss for whiskey and tobacco. A Wisconsin Winnebago celebration is planned for August 15, with major figures invited. disputes over regulation persist.
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Oscar M. Waddell
Winnebago
Neb
Waddell
Oklahoma
Albert Jones
Black River Falls
Medicine Lodge
Mr. Jones
Mr. Waddell
Jones
Indian Office
Nebraska
Wisconsin
Summer School Graduation Sunday at West Avenue Lutheran
The West Avenue Lutheran church school holds commencement at Myrick park next Sunday with a joint picnic and session for church Sunday school children. The church summer school closes Friday and Sunday services and a children’s program follow in the park. The Normanna Saengerkor will perform alongside the children while Rev. R. Aderson returns from vacation at Long Lake and Lake Minneska.
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West Avenue
Petrified fig found in drain pipe
William Christie discovered a fig lodged in a drain pipe behind an ice box. After removing it he learned the fruit was petrified, a condition specialists say is unseen. Christie showed the specimen to several city experts who confirmed its unusual state.
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William Christie
City Worker Kills Large Snake on Main Street
Wenzell Voves, a city employee, killed a large snake on the sidewalk near the Fourteenth and Main street corner this morning after children notified him. It marks the second snake killed in the vicinity this year as snakes are believed to enter from the bluff.
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Wenzell Voves
Fourteenth
Main Street
Mr. Voves
County Officials Picnic Set For August 26
La Crosse county officials plan the first annual outing with a large launch chartered for the event. The Aug. 26 date was decided at a committee meeting this morning and details of travel and arrangements were discussed.
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la Crosse County
Otto
Unclear House Action Reported in D C August
A partial line from a Washington dispatch notes that action awaits a majority of members, with no further context or outcome given.
Public gathering planned at Dakota Park for outing day
A meeting in the county clerk's office appointed Supervisors Swan Kindley and Leha non to oversee details for a public outing. Dakota park will host the event with activities including ball games and tug of war among candidates, to be held all day with other events kept secret for now.
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State Street
Swan
Kindley
Lehanon
Dakota Park
Local Social notes from Bangor Wisconsin area
Miss Phyllis Wheldon of La Crosse visits Robert Wheldon in Bangor. Mrs John Newbury of Houston Minn plans return Saturday with sister Miss Ada Miller. Mrs John Brooks of Onalaska visits family here with Kilkins and Jap Dunlap. Eva Stintzi leaves for Madison Lodi and Sauk City. Crystal Baebler returns from St Paul and Minneapolis trip. Fred Johnson and mother visit Jack Gerletti. Mrs R M Jones shops in La Crosse Saturday. Deward Cass of Linden Station vacationing with grandmother Margaret Meyer.
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Phyllis Wheldon
la Crosse
Robert Wheldon
John Newbury
Houston
Sauk City
Crystal Baebler
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Fred Johnson
Jack Gerletti
R. M. Jones
Deward Cass
Linden Station
Maregaret Meyer
Will of William B. Allison Leaves Modest Estate
William B. Allison of Dubuque Iowa dies leaving a probate estate of 75 000 to 100 000 An annuity of 1200 to housekeeper Mrs Jennie A Brayton an annuity of 750 to Mrs Cornelia Allison widow of his brother James and 1500 to each of four nieces and to Mrs Margaret Allison widow of his brother Matthew. Four nephews receive 1000 each. Carnegie library Finley hospital and the Y M C A each receive 1 00 Linwood cemetery is left 1000 for care of the Allison plot.
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Dubuque
William B. Allison
Jennie A. Brayton
Cornelia Allison
James
Brayton
Margaret Allison
Matthew
Carnegie
Finley Hospital
Linwood
Allison
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