Reid Reports Hit Kilbourn Dam Co Seeks Navigable River
Madison December 15 One of the firms most hurt by Commissioner Reid’s river report is Southern Wisconsin Power Co of Madison formed to supply Milwaukee and others. Reid argues the dam site blocks navigation unless proper locks are built. He cites federal opinion that Wisconsin River at the dam site is naturally navigable but largely un navigable. He says court action should precede dam completion and river closure, warning the dam would hinder state interests as the piano revival looms.
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Madison
Wis
Commissioner of Waterways
Ray S. Reid
Southern Wisconsin Power Company of
Milwaukee
Davidson
Reid Clojers
Reid
Wisconsin
St. Croix
Chippewa
War Department
Roosevelt
Fond du Lac residents seek asylum for criminal insane
Fear Poole may escape from Northern Asylum and return to Oakfield to kill again, Fond du Lac residents urge legislature to authorize a dedicated asylum for the criminal insane. Village board to petition for an asylum as secure as a state prison. Narrates lynch law concern and cites local plea. Also notes Bucklen's Amica Salve testimonial and 25c price at O T Erhart's drug store.
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Fond DU Lac
Wis
Grant Poole
E. H. Orvis
Oakfield
Poole
South
Mrs Mary Luedke Dies After Lingering Illness
Mrs. Mary Luedke, 68, of 1412 South Ninth street, died yesterday at 7 am after a lingering illness. She is survived by her husband Wm Luedke four sons and three daughters. Funeral from the residence at 2:30 pm Wednesday, interment Oak Grove cemetery. Rev Gamm officiates, Mrs Theo Mannstedt in charge.
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Mary Luedke
Wm. Luedke
South Ninth _ street
Oak Grove Cemetery
Gamm
Theo. Mannstedt
Worker amputee returns to factory after finger loss
In Neenah Wisconsin on December 15 Frank Patchkof at the Menasha Wooden ware plant lost three fingers in a saw accident. He picked up the severed digits and carried them to the doctor then returned to work that afternoon saying he needed the money and could not stop working.
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Neenah, Wis
Menasha
Frank Patchkof
Woman’s drive to marry off daughters shows bold smarts
A sharp remark notes a woman’s claim to superior judgment in arranging marriages for her daughters, implying confidence in her own planning compared with those who have none.
Osborn Guilty Jury's Verdict in Amberg Case
Osborn found guilty of second degree murder after a fourteen hour jury deliberation in Oshkosh. Dell Oborn, saloonkeeper, shot Louis Toboltz in Amberg last June. Defense cited epilepsy driven insanity. penalty range set at fourteen to twenty five years in state prison.
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Oshkosh, Wis
Dell Oborn
Louis Toboltz
Oborn
Longtime Waupaca Woman Mary Marshall Dies at 102
Mrs Mary Marshall aged 102 died at the hospital in the Wisconsin Veterans home in Waupaca. A native of northern Ireland born October 1, she served as a nurse in the Mexican war and the Civil War era. Her family included Union Army veterans and son in law William H Segar and his wife are residents of the home.
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Waupaca
Wis
Mary Marshall
William H. Segar
La Follette Renames Newspaper to Weekly Here
Madison December 15 says Senator La Follette will publish a weekly titled La Follette's Weekly replacing La Follette Magazine. He plans to return home next week to issue a prospectus and launch the first issue soon after.
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Madison
Wis
Senator la Follette
Dr Miles Heart Cure Promoted For Weak Heart
An old advertisement describes heart weakness caused by disease, fatigue, or anxiety and claims Miles' Heart Cure strengthens the heart. It recounts a testimonial of improved breathing and energy after using the tonic and offers a money back guarantee through Miles Medical Co., Elkhart, Indiana.
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Miles
Miles Medical Co
Elkhart
Ind
Theodore Roosevelt Jr. aide to Gov Lilley in Waterbury
Major Theodore Roosevelt is named as aide to Gov. Geo. Lilley in Waterbury on December 14. The terse notice identifies Roosevelt in his military role and links him to the governor’s staff during the period.
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Teddy, JR
Waterbury, Conn
Theodore Roosevelt
Geo. Lilley
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