Three drown in Delavan lake boat collision
Mrs Emil Anderson and her two children from Chicago drown when their rowboat is struck amidships by the steamer Delavan near Delavan Wisconsin. Three friends survive after clinging to the boat, rescue efforts continue for the children. Mr Anderson notified. Local vessel history noted with no further details.
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Delavan
Wis
Emil Anderson
Giaall
West Sixty-first Place
Chicago
Delavan Lake
Lewis J. Axelson
Clara Nelson
Grant Ericson
Axelson
Erickson
Miss Nelson
Ericson
Jack Agar
River Forest
Merrill Olp
Springfield
Capt
Garnath
Seamer Delavan
Lake Geneva
Anderson
Murderer of Old Trapper Arrested
John Fournier, accused of fatally shooting French trapper Alex Fraiser near Manitowish, was captured after a violent struggle in Mercer. He had nearly $500 on him and reportedly admitted the murder while claiming intoxication. Fraiser, found Aug. 24 with a bullet in the head, kept funds in a chest. a stranger tied to the case left with Fraiser’s grip. Fournier, said to be an old friend, faces Madison as Gov. Hughes visits.
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Rhinelander
Wis
John Fournier
Mercer
Alex. Fraiser
Manitowish
Fournier
Fraiser
Faiser
Hurley
North- Western Limited
Hughes to Speak at State Baptist Convention
Hughes of New York is expected to address the state convention of Baptists to be held at the First Baptist church on October 5 6 7 and 8. The event will gather Baptist leaders and members for formal sessions and worship.
Wisconsin League of Municipalities Convention Opens
Oconomowoc Wis Sept 1 The Wisconsin League of Municipalities annual convention begins tomorrow with strong sessions including an address on Public Utilities by Prof B H Meyer and five illustrated lectures by experts from the east and west The Business Men’s association of Oconomowoc will host a social feature and officials urge large delegations from city councils statewide to attend.
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Oconomowoc
Wis
Wisconsin League of Municipalities
Wisconsin
B. H. Meyer
Railroad Commission
Madison
Meyer
Business Men’s Association of
League
Dr Till Returns to Somerset Wisconsin
Dr Till the plaster specialist arrives in Somerset after summer in Austria. He was detained by immigration officers in New York but passed their exam. He resumes his practice as scores of patients had waited for him.
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Somerset
Wis
Till
Austria
New York
State’s 1908 assessment totals two and a quarter billion
Madison Wis Sept 1 The state tax commission acting as the state board of assessment announced the 1908 state assessment totaling 2 478 561 786. This is 222 261 786 more than last year and includes the full value of all property in the state with real property comprising the larger portion of the total.
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Madison
Wis
State Tax Commission
State Board of Assessment
State tax assessment totals and ad valorem basis
The total assessed value is $1,901,290,225, up $121,035,064 from last year, with personal property at $577,271,561, an increase of $1,236,722. The assessment aims to determine state tax shares for counties and railroad and other corporation property taxed on an ad valorem basis.
Milwaukee Girl Engaged to Bryan's Son
Miss Helen Berger of Milwaukee becomes engaged to William Jennings Bryan Jr., son of the Democratic presidential candidate. Berger-Crittenden Mining Company president Alexander Berger is her father, and she is granddaughter of C. C. Sholes, brother of typewriter inventor C. Latham Sholes. The couple, former Milwaukee residents, rekindled a romance from school days.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Helen Berger
William Jennings Bryan, Jr
Berger
Alexander Berger
Berger-Crittenden Mining Company
C. C. Sholes
C. Latham Sholes
Storm Hits Wisconsin Farms Fending Losses
An electric storm struck farms owned by Thomas Quinn James Sanders Noyes Ranall and James Patterson in Maulton Wisconsin on Sept 1 destroying barn buildings and this year crops. Losses run from 1000 to 5000 with partial insurance coverage.
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Maulton
Wis
Thomas Quinn
James Sanders
Noyes Ranall
James Patterson
Governor Home To Vote In Private Residences
Davison went to his home in Soldier's Grove to vote today while Private Secretary Munson stays at his home in Viroqua and Executive Clerk Thurber remains at his home in Richland Center.
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Madison
Wis
Davison
Soldier’s Grove
Munson
Viroqua
Thurber
Richland Center
Body Found In Lake Monona Near La Follette Home
The cut and bruised body of an unknown man was found in Lake Monona behind the old La Follette home at the foot of South Broom Street in Madison. Discovered by Clement B. Farnum, the man had been in the water about a week.
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Madison Madison
Wis
Lake Monona
la Follette
South Broom Street
Clement B. Farnum
Auto Victim To Die In Port Washington Accident
Port Washington Wisconsin September 1 The 10 year old daughter of Frank Bernick was run over by C M Ohlson of Oak Park Illinois in an automobile late Saturday afternoon. The child has been unconscious since the accident and her condition is reported as hopeless with her entire body turning black.
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Port Washington
Wis
Frank Bernick
C. M. Ohlson
Oak Park
Old Settlers Picnic May Bring Homecomy Festival
In state news in brief, Polet appears to plan a homecomy festival alongside the annual old settlers picnic for next year. Other items note Archbishop Messmer to meet with St. Jude’s parish on business affairs, a farm hand Otto Brown held on a charge with a four year old girl as complainant, Louis Tennis under arrest for selling liquor to minors, Carl Johnson arrested for operating a blind pig with large quantities seized, John Ferris of Kansas City under arrest for depot burglary with two boys aiding, the annual camp meeting in progress at Odanah with an Indian band from L’Anse as an attraction, Lawrence R. Bischoff passing Annapolis Naval Academy entrance exam, and Prof. Mueller uncovering seven skeletons while excavating an Indian mound on Lake Mendota with copper beads and other curiosities found.
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Peloit
Beloit
Messmer
St. Jude’s Parish
Florence
Otto Brown
Green Bay
Louis
Hawthorne
Carl Johnson
Neillsville
John Ferris
Kansas City
Odanah
L’anse
Stevens Point
Lawrence R. Bischoff
Annapolis Naval Academy
Beautiful River View Marred by Box Cars at Spence Park
Visitors at Spence park enjoyed a fine Sunday view of the Father of Waters until several large box cars blocked the line between the park and the river. The obstructed sight spoiled the otherwise pleasant day as a breeze blew in from the water.
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Spence Park
Father of Waters
West Channel Fishing Ban Enforced by Minnesota Officials
Government officials posted warning signs in West Channel prohibiting fishing under a fine. The state of Minnesota signed the notices in a district granted for dam propagation and will restrict all fishing within the area.
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West Channel
Minnesota
Veterans Gather for Fifth Encampment in Boston
Boston September 1 The United Spanish War Veterans encampment fills Fanueil Hall as five thousand members prepare to gather tomorrow at nine o'clock for the fifth annual event.
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Boston
United Spanish War Veterans
Faneuil Hall
Information sought by La Crosse Boat Club on piles used
Assistant U. S. Forester W. T. Cox asked La Crosse Boat Club officers for data on treated and untreated piles in La Crosse to compile statistics for national resource conservation. The article outlines planned forest service field headquarters, district foresters, and the administrative roles guiding timber, lands, grazing, and silviculture nationwide, with Mr. Pinchot expected to appoint staff.
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Conservation of Natural Resources
U. S. Forester
W. T. Cox
Washington, D. C
la Crosse
Cox
National Conservation Commission
Forest Service
Commission
West
Washington
Portland
San Francisco
Albuquerque
Salt Lake
Denver
Missoula
Montana
Office of Land
General Land Office
National Forest
Land Office of the Interior Department
District Forest Service Organization
The New Pure Food and Drug Law
Foley's Honey and Tar cough remedy is declared not affected by the National Pure Food and Drug Law as it contains no opiates or harmful drugs and is recommended as a safe remedy for children and adults by O. T. Erhart.
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Foley
O. T. Erhart
Police Chiefs Placed Before Baltimore Board
Baltimore police heads faced a full board of commissioners in a tense session. Col Swann, brother in law of the board president, attended as the inquiry focused on alleged police interference. City Detective Wilson from Atlantic City stated he has finished his work here and will return home.
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Baltimore
Baltimore Police Department
Col. Swann
Williams
Atlantic City
Wilson
Hitchcock in Chicago to observe Maine contest and eastern outlook
Chairman Hitchcock arrived in Chicago and will stay four to five days before heading east to monitor the Maine contest. He voiced optimism about the eastern scene and noted Vermont and Maine fights as challenging for Republicans to display their usual strength. He expected a close Maine race.
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Chicago
Hitchcock
Maine
Vermont
Season draws close as river steamer trade winds down
The season shows a profitable run but trips are trimmed. St Louis and Davenport routes wind up with the Quincy and St Paul on last official voyages toward November. Vessels will lay up for winter after easing passengers on Mississippi cruises and the Blair replaces the Columbia between Burlington and Davenport with service through September.
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T. Paul
St. Paul
St. Louis
Lugue
Paul
St. Lo
Buque
Daventrt
Mississippi
H Blair
Columbia
Blair
Burlinton
Davenport
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Somerset, Wis
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Waunake
Barber's Beach
Lake Mendota
Mueller
UO A
National Forester
Boat Club
Pinchot
Judith
Lucretia
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Quincy
St. Rul
St Louis
Moneta
Hy As Mae
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