Root beer poisoning shocks Racine youths
Racine Wisconsin December 9 chief of police Baker investigates after Frederick Koellner 10 lies unconscious and Fred Last and Fred Olson about the same age are seriously ill from drinking a bottle of root beer allegedly given by an old man with a cane on the street. Doctors say the bottle contained weak whiskey mixed with another substance.
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Racine, Wis
Frederick Koellner
Fred Last
Fred Olson
Baker
Olson
Lone Highwayman Terrorizes Women in Green Bay
A solitary robber plies women in Green Bay with three held up in similar areas. Police detail the case as the lone highwayman roams the city, targeting purse contents. Miss Frances Standard and two others resisted, losing wages and pocketbooks. Suspects to be arrested. saloon license theory noted.
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Green Bay
Wis
Frances
No One Accused in Murder of Wisconsin Farmer
Waukesha Wisconsin December 9 No motive or author determined in the death of Eugene Courtney a farmer murdered at his farm south of town The jury returned a verdict of death by a blunt instrument used by an unknown assailant Few witnesses testified including Dr J B Noble and neighbor William Knight James Baker the missing farm hand remains at large with a $500 reward offered for capture
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Waukesha
Wis
Eugene Courtney
Here
Courtney
J. B. Noble
William Knight
James Baker
Infant narrowly saved after chloroform liniment found
In Wausaukee Wisconsin on December 9, the infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Fisher nearly died when her six year old brother applied chloroform liniment. A doctor arrived promptly and gave an antidote with success.
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Wausaukee, Wis
Fisher
PRESS CLUBS HOLD JOINT CELEBRATION
Milwaukee English and German press clubs announce a joint celebration marking the 25th anniversary of the Deutscher Press Klass of Milwaukee. A large banquet will be held tonight with English club members as honorary guests, reflecting closer ties between the two communities.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Deutscher Press Klass of
May wed non Catholics in Green Bay marriages
Green Bay Wis Dec 9 Catholics and non Catholics may marry as before under the Pope Pius X edict as interpreted by Monsignor P J Lochman vicar general of the Green Bay diocese. The new feature is that such marriages must be performed by a priest bishop or priest delegated.
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Westby Brothers
la Crosse
Wis
South 4Th St
Green Bay, Wis
Pius X
P. J. Lochman
Green Bay
Mrs Sharpe begins divorce suit in Racine
Alice Sharpe has commenced action for divorce from Bernard Sharpe, proprietor of a large city dry goods and department store. Attorneys Robin and Zabel of Milwaukee represent the plaintiff. Sheriff Roberts has not served papers as Sharpe is not in the city. complaint details unavailable.
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Racine, Wis
Alice Sharpe
Bernard Sharpe
Robin & Zabel
Milwaukee
Roberts
Sharpe
State News in Brief Highlights Wisconsin Incidents
A 16 year old girl, working near a corn shredder, lost several fingers. A 20 year old farmer lost three fingers to a gasoline woodsaw. A Campbell sport saloon burglar received six months in county jail. The Fond du Lac Agricultural Society seeks state aid for the county fair. Alexander Linn’s body was found frozen in a marsh. A woman in Whitney park was attacked. second similar incident in three weeks. Carl Boehm and his son accused of illegal game killing. Dehmen vs Blum suit sent to state Supreme Court over loaned money to a priest. A special election in Kaukauna on electric plant ownership and Carnegie library funding. Madison announces renewal stallion licenses. Police raid reveals boys’ hut with guns and cards. Civil service exams for deputy game wardens to be held. A Bombay visitor met Senator Stout. Oshkosh files $908 claim for track removal. nearby bond posted. Tramps threaten Mrs. Johnson. she shoots and they retreat. Sugar beet crop record in Sturgeon Bay area. Sheboygan wife obtains lighter penalty for husband beating. Superior burglars steal $2,293 in furs. police nationwide alerted. Watertown man Ohm receives shoulder surgery after old injury.
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Downing
Otto Pittrick
Herman Frederick
Here
Fond DU Lac
Patrick Brickle
Campbellsport
Brickle
Alexander Linn
Green Bay
Fannie Kriwanck
Whitney Park
Halsey
Carl Boehm
William
Kenosha
Tilleson
Madison
State Civil Service Commission
Ashland
Florence
Oconto
Forest
Menomo Se—P. M. Desal
Borego
Sturgeon Bay
Gardner
Red River
Forestville
Jacksonport
Sister Bay
Sawyer
Egg Harbor
Ellison Bay
Sheboygan
Frank Z
Watertown
Ernest Ohm
St. Mary’s Hospital
Milwaukee
Ohm
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LA Crosse, Wis
Melton and Kersey
America
Wisconsin
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Panic Salo
Eads
Wisconsin News
Dil
Racine
Perado
Picious
Mrs. Sharpe
Anthon Dehmen
John Henry Blum
Supreme Court
Circuit Court
Kenosta County
Dehmen
Dlim
Eastern Wisconsin Electric Railway and Light Company
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