Minnesota and Northwest Commit Death by Own Action
A report notes a death by self harm near a woman and a proposed marriage plan in the Minnesota Northwest region. Officials investigate the incident, with details limited by the fragmentary source.
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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1907
Page
18
Dramatic double tragedy of Breese murder suicide and elopement hope
In Des Moines a wealthy Jefferson bachelor D H Breese killed himself after failing to win Mrs Fitch from her husband. He hurled a will at her feet as he died. The couple’s romance and breach of promise ended with his fatal shot in front of W W Fitch and Mrs Fitch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iona
D. H. Breese
Jefferson
W. W. Fitch
Fitch
West
Breese
City health officer dispatches nurse after eleven day delay
Words begged for assistance and fell weakly back on the bed. City Send Nurse. The health officer telephoned the police station and by noon a nurse arrived to attend the family. He says he had sought a nurse for eleven days but no one would expose himself.
ASK GOVERNOR FOR NEW HEALTH BOARD
A petition circulating in Rapidan township and nearby areas asks Governor Johnson to enforce continued smallpox quarantines after January 1 despite state board of health orders. It also seeks removal of board members, charging they would allow spread of smallpox and oppose anti vaccinationists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mankato, Minn
Rapidan Township
McKown Requests Change of Venue in Factory Fire Case
McKown and attorneys agree on procedure for the upcoming trial on the charge of burning a $100,000 felt shoe factory in Webstier City. A motion for change of venue has been filed with the court clerk after a final consultation. It notes McKown was convicted of this.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City
George McKown
McKown
There's a Reason Read The Road to Wellville
The passage advocates giving Grape-Nuts to children instead of candy to improve health and energy. It promotes reading The Road to Wellville as a justification for this dietary advice and notes the book is available in packages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Younsters
Wellville
Trial Granted After Last Term Court Charge
A charge from the last term of court was brought before Judge Lee, who granted a new trial to proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee
Bridegroom of Week Murdered in Minneapolis
Francisco Elergo a young Italian groom of less than a week was shot in his Minneapolis home. Police believe jealousy caused the murder as his wife is found with another man in a nearby house. The victim died before aid arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Minn
Francisco Elergo
Manistee Youth Fatally Shots Prowler Behind Shed
Herman Victor Quick, 21, son of Mr and Mrs John Quick of Manistique, shot and killed Gustav Nelson about 40, a Chicago Lumbering Co employee, seen prowling in the back yard woodshed area Saturday night. Nelson leaves a wife and three children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manistique
Mich
Herman Victor Quick
John Quick
Gustav Nelson
Chicago-Lumbering Company
Farmer Burned to Death in Cabin at Lindstrom
Peter Fornell of Shafer area, about one mile west, died in a cabin fire. The burning house collapsed, leaving only charred bones. The elderly man lived alone near his son and wife on the road opposite their home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lindstrom
Minn
Peter Fornell
Shafer
Fornell
Iowa fair to run nine days opening on Wednesday
Des Moines reports the Iowa state agricultural society votes to extend the state fair from seven to nine days with a Wednesday opening. Frank Stewart of Des Moines wins first prize at the apple show representing the central district. C H Trtte of Edgewood takes the northern district prize. Mitchell South Dakota notes the Congregational church Ladies Aid donates 1200 dollars to the building fund after earlier meals fundraising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa State Agricultural Society
Frank Stewart
State Agricultural Society
C. H. Trtte
Edgewood
Mitchell
S. D
Ladies’ Aid Society
Society of the Congregational Church
Minnesota dairy herd culls 66 for tuberculosis
In Mankato Minnesota the city veterinarian has inspected nearly 500 dairy cows supplying milk to the city. Sixty six cows were condemned and slaughtered due to strongly marked signs of tuberculosis. Farmers supplying the creamery are seeking inspections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mankato
Minn
Flags Flying Today Honor Admiral Evans Fleet
Milwaukee residents display flags in a patriotic mood as Admiral Evans and his warships pass along the Roads en route around the Horn to the Pacific. Public buildings and many homes join in a national holiday spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Wis
Bob Evans
Horn
Pacific Ocean
Economists to Meet in Milwaukee at Yearend Convention
Economists and sociologists from across the nation will converge in Madison for the third annual convention of the American Economic Society and its auxiliary American Sociological Society during the Christmas to New Year holiday season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
American Economic Society
American Sociological Society
Madison
Wisconsin conventions attract eastern student observers
Reports from eastern cities indicate preparations by noted students to travel to the Wisconsin capital. Interest centers on live economic topics to be discussed by Senator Geo. B. Hudnall of Superior and former Senator William H. Hatten of New London, two prominent Wisconsin figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Geo. B. Hudnall
Superior
William H. Hatten
New London
Wilson the Princeton President Critics and Reforms
President Woodrow Wilson of Princeton University is lauded as a decisive thinker. He calls money stringency a farce and a state of mind while criticizing financial panic. He likens corporations to burglars in a legally organized society and urges reform including director meeting minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodrow Wilson
Princeton University
Wilson
Cleveland
Roosevelt
Wreck Averted On Chicago-Duluth Line Near Spooner
In Spooner area, saboteurs loosened outside track spikes and raised rails to cause a wreck on the Omaha railway Chicago-Duluth limited. Switches were opened, lever reset after sand and stone filled switch points. A section man arrived minutes before derailment and signaled the train to stop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chippewa Falls
Wis
Chicago-Duluth Limited
Omaha Railway
Spooner
Limited
Wisconsin Badgers Beat Beloit 38 to 15 in Season Opener
Madison, Wis. Dec 16 The Wisconsin basketball team opened the season with a 38 to 15 victory over Beloit. Herman Swenholt starred for the Badgers with a standout performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wis
Wisconsin
Beloit
Herman Swenholt
Badgers
Forestville Hero Kills Timber Wolf With Club
Peter Hayes bravely faced a timber wolf that leaped on his farm during a dog walk in Forestville Wisconsin. After a fierce struggle he used a club to kill the animal, which had attacked his dog before turning on him. His hound held the wolf until Hayes finished it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sturgeon Bay
Wis
Peter Hayes
Forestville
Mr. Hayes
Woodmen Camp Husk 800 Bushels of Corn for Brother
Avoca Wisconsin December 16. The Woodmen Camp went to the farm of a sick member, Mr Marshall, and husked 800 bushels of corn for him. Tears filled his eyes as the huskers returned to the house, thanked him, and spoke of the wholesome exercise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avoca
Wis
Mr. Marshall
Five Bowling Teams to Seek State Honors in Milwaukee
Beaver Dam Wisconsin December 16 Special Five teams comprising the city's best pin Knights will travel to Milwaukee January 11 to compete for state honors against bowlers from across the state. A L Langtry secretary of the American Bowling Congress was in town and local bowlers showed strong interest in the Wisconsin tournament.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaver Dam
Wis
Pin Knights
Milwaukee
A. L. Langtry
American Bowling Congress
Wisconsin
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