Man Beaten Wife and Threatened Child in Abduction Case
Ed Schmidt assaulted his wife Mrs. Schmidt at their Hungry Point home injuring her eyes and back with a horsewhip then locked her in a room for days and threatened to kill her and crucify their five month old Mathilda. Neighbor Mrs. Laatsch rescued them. Schmidt later fought with brother in law Archie Luedke and was arrested by Patrolman Horshack. He awaits arraignment on incident and battery as doctors treat his injuries and assess possible broken ribs. The case highlights repeated cruelty reports to Poor Commissioner Burdick and Humane Agent Berry.
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Ed Schmidt
Seward Street
Archie Luedke
South Seventh Street
Central
Schmidt
Brindley
Mar) Laatsch
Michel Street
Mathilda
Christ
Laatsch
Luedke
Criminal Court
G. J. Egan
Sol Burdick
C. H. Berry
Mary
Katie
Petie
Progress on Dam Grow ing Daily at Hatfield Wisconsin
Officials of the La Crosse Water Power Company announce the Hatfield dam project on the Black River is vast and pivotal. The statement emphasizes that beyond supplying electricity to La Crosse and Winona, the enterprise represents a major development with wide regional impact.
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la Crosse
Winona
Hatfield
Black River
la Crosse Water Power Company
Hatfield, Wis
Fanatical 62-year-old woman declared insane at Mendota
Ellen Thompson aged 62 of 1224 Gillette Street attempted suicide by taking ten sleeping powders last Sunday and threatened further self harm. After examination by Drs Oscar and Mary Houck her husband Andrew Thompson caused her commitment to the state hospital for the insane at Mendota Wisconsin. Officials cited religious fanaticism and health decline linked to her bizarre practices as factors in the mental illness.
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Ellen Thompson
Gillette Street
State Hospital For the
Mendota
Wis
Andrew Thompson
Oscar Houck
Mary P. Houck
States Adopt 2 Cent Rail Fares Across The Nation
Washington reports that twenty states have cut or prepared to cut passenger rail rates with flat 2-cent fares on major lines. Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, and Nebraska implement or plan 2-cent schemes varying by mileage and earning thresholds.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Alabama
Arkansas
Rock Island
Frisco
Georgia
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Michigan
Minnesota
Missouri
Nebraska
Lion Amuck in Luna Park Kills One Woman
At Luna Park in Pittsburgh a lion named Cedar escaped its cage and attacked spectators. Mrs. Anna Hucke died after severe injuries, including broken ribs and a punctured lung, as four park policemen fired about fifty shots to kill the beast within minutes.
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Pittsburg
Anna Hucke
Luna Park
Mrs. Hucke
Park
W. A. Downey
Downey
S. L. Leighart
Albert Green
Taft Hero Class Now in Sight After Rail Wreck Rescue
Secretary of War Taft joined the hero class after rescuing frightened women passengers from a wreck on the St. Louis and San Francisco line near Spring Hill Kaw. He calmly moved through derailed cars, reassuring travelers and displaying composure despite his large frame.
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Kansas City
Taft
Spring Hill
Kaw
Fairbanks
St. Louis
San Francisco
Thousands Drown as Japan Floods Sweep Homes
Tokia Aug 28 Interior floods have drowned thousands of persons and swept away one hundred thousand houses. The floods are abating.
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Tokio
Mrs. Mary E. Orpwood Laid to Rest
Funeral services for Mrs Mary E Orpwood were held at 2 PM at the home of her son George C Bell 602 South Ninth Street with Rev James W Irish officiating. Interment followed at Oak Grove cemetery. Pallbearers included J Code W Scott R Scott N Graaff F Bigelow and W Johnson.
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Mary E. Orpwood
George C. Bell
South Ninth Street
James W. Irish
Oak Grove Cemetery
Messrs. J. Code
W. Scott
R. Scott
N. Graaff
F. Bigelow
W. Johnson
Theatrical man commits suicide in Webster City
In Webster City Iowa on August 28 Carl Pressley a theatrical man built a bonfire of 2500 dollars in bills and discarded his rings and shirt studs into a sewer. He notified hotel guests that he would kill himself, then shot himself in the head across the street in the Park hotel lobby. He was intoxicated at the time.
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Webster City
Iowa
Carl Pressley
Park Hotel
Pressley
Wedded Here Today Minnie Ruloff and John Wirgen Tie The Knot
Miss Minnie Ruloff and John Frederick Wirgen were married this morning at the Universalist parsonage by Rev. James S. Lowe. The couple reside in Milwaukee and the ceremony was held in this city.
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Minnie Ruloff
John Frederick Wirgen
Milwaukee
Universalist Parsonage
James S. Lowe
Champs secure crack utility man Cermax in late deal
President Elliott announced that Cermax from Chicago has joined the pennant winners as a versatile bat and defender. He fills the outfield vacancy left by Eddie Kenetchy and is expected to excel as a strong hitter and fielder in Loebel's outfield role.
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Elliott
Cermax
Chicago
Eddie Kenetchy
Loebel
Airship Bursts Over Greenville Fairgrounds
An airship piloted by Knaben shue exploded from 2000 feet above Greenville fairgrounds at 6 PM last night, crashing like a rocket. The aeronaut survived without injury.
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Greenville
Knabenshue
Fair Grounds
Saengerfest selects Inland Printing for program work
The 1908 Saengerfest committee awarded the printing contract to Inland Printing Company last night.
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The
Inland Printing Company
Man Arrested for Room Break-In and Theft at Pearl Street
A man, unnamed by police, was arrested after breaking into Erlick Smiths room at 115 Pearl Street and stealing about $14 hidden in a chest. The report notes the suspect was charged for the break-in and theft.
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Erlick Smith
Pearl Street
Bucket shops attack erupts in Washington raid
An attack on the bucket shops began in Washington today as authorities moved to crack down on illegal betting venues. Police reports indicate a swift response and ongoing investigations into associated operators and patrons.
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Bucket Shops
Washington
Earthquake Shakes Martinique Fort de France
An earthquake of strong intensity struck Martinique last night, shaking Fort de France and causing alarm among residents. No injuries reported as authorities assess damage and ensure safety measures in the affected areas.
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Fort DE France
Martinique
Fire Devours Hotel Beaumont in Green Bay Tragedy
A fierce blaze swept the Hotel Beaumont in Green Bay at 3 a.m. destroying the building and causing about 50 000 in losses. Guests and the local league team escaped unharmed with only a hat sack reportedly left behind in the office. Nearby dispatches report Raisuli negotiations for a hostage release in Tangier and rumors of Abdul Aziz’s assassination in Fez as Moorish forces advance toward Casablanca.
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Plub
Beaumont
Green Bay
Hawley
Elliott
Tangier
Raisuli
Caid Maclean
Abdul Azziz
Turkey
Fez
Morocco
Casablanca
Muley Hafid
Drude
el Araish
du Chayla
Spahis
Triumph of Youth presented again at Robertson's theatre
Tomorrow afternoon the Donald Robertson company will repeat The Triumph of Youth a local theatre attracti on praised by critics as one of the most pleasing productions. Miss Florence Bradley and Mr Robert son give a notably pleasing performance in this dramatic treat drawing general patronage.
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Donald Robertson Company
Florence Bradley
Robertson Play Delights La Crosse Audiences Again
Enthusiastic crowd greets The Triumph of Youth at Robertson series. Donald Robertson stars as the Marquis de Limieres, a society man adored by four women, delivered with finish and detail in a captivating performance.
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Robertson
Donald Robertson
la Crosse
Marquis de
The Miser Play Praised by Critics for Versatility
A review notes a strong performance by Robertson as heights in The Miser, contrasting with a prior night. The mid play twist features De Simiers and Martha the White Mouse revealing mutual love and seeking concealment. Florence Bradley as Martha is highlighted for appealing work.
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Florence Bradley
Martha
Miss Bradley
Prince William of Sweden Visits President Roosevelt
Prince William of Sweden is Roosevelt's guest in Oyster Bay on August 28. The visiting royal's stay highlights relations between the United States and Sweden as he spends time with the President.
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Oyster Bay
Prince William of
Sweden
President Roosevelt
Passport law stands denied in St. Petersburg
Aug. 28 official dispatch reports that the passport law has not been abrogated. No change to existing regulations is indicated by authorities.
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ST. Petersburg
Paris Ladies Shine in a Delightful Comedy Tonight
Alice John Yvonne de Kers strat star as the Paris ladies in a witty comedy. Anna Titus as Clotilde delivers a compassionate, moving performance with her step sister subplot. James Nelson as Monsieur Moisand and Robertson as Clotilde’s father earn strong praise for their convincing work and splendid casting completes the show. Tonight features Ibsen’s Rosmersholm with Donald Robertson in a premier role.
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Alice John
Yvonne de Kersstrat
Paris
Clotilde
Anna Titus
Miss Titus
James Nelson
Monsieur Moisand
Mr. Robertson
Ibsen
Wisconsin Fair Tonight With Showers In West
Weather forecast shows fair conditions in Wisconsin tonight and Thursday with showers in the extreme west. Minnesota to see showers tonight then fair Thursday. Iowa fair in the east with showers in the west tonight and Thursday. River forecast has river levels falling slowly over the next 36 hours. River stages today remain to be reported.
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Wisconsin
Minnesota
Iowa
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Champs
Jane
Sultan OF
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Rosmersholm
Olga von Brause
Heltseth
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