Courtship ends in tragedy as Breese shoots self at Mrs Fitch feet
A dramatic Iowa tale unfolds as Tho Breese, a wealthy Jefferson bachelor, woos Mrs. Fitch after her refusal to divorce. In a final gesture of despair he shoots himself at her feet, dropping a will and deeds before dying. Fitch, a railroad contractor, had tried to win back his wife amid tense family scenes.
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Des Moines
Jefferson
W. W. Fitch
Breese
Fitch
Kleh
Oman
Jane Fitch
Tub Breese
Dirs. Fitch
Glidden
Deserted by Friends as Smallpox Strikes Family
In Duluth Minnesota, Mrs. Frederick Owens and her children face smallpox with quarantine posted on their door. The husband is sick at a logging camp near Kelsey. Neighbors offer distant aid as the mother tends the children alone, pleading for help amid the illness and isolation.
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Duluth
Minn
Owens
Fragmentary report on police and health officer response
A damaged fragment describes residents begging for aid and a nurse tending a weak family. The report notes a health officer arriving after telephoning police and claims he had attempted for eleven days to obtain cooperation, but no one would expose themselves.
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Poli
ASE Governor for New Health Board in Mankato
In Mankato Minnesota on Feb 16 a petition urges Governor Johnson to extend quarantining for smallpox in Rap aan township and vicinity despite state board orders. It also asks removal of state health board members for allegedly failing to prevent spread. supporters condemn vaccination opposition and the board’s actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mankato
Minn
Nev
Johnar
McKown Seeks Change of Venue in Factory Fire Case
McKown and his attorneys decided to seek a venue change after a final consultation regarding procedure in the trial of the charge of burning a $100,000 felt shoe factory in Web ster City. A motion to transfer venue has been filed with the court clerk.
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Websper
City
George McKown
McKown
The Road to Weilville Book Promotes Health Gape-Nuts
A small pamphlet titled The Road to Weilville advocates giving children Gape-Nuts instead of candy or cake to curb begging for sweets. It claims this leads to improved health, strength, and mental activity, urging readers to obtain the book in packages.
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Younsters
Weilville
Ring Granted By Judge Lee At Court Hearing
In a court session, Judge Lee granted a new ring order amid routine motions. The proceedings focused on standard legal action and local judicial procedures with no further details provided.
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Lee
Bridegroom of Week Shot in Minneapolis Home
Francisco Blergo, a young Italian bridegroom of less than a week, was shot by a countryman in his Minneapolis home and died before aid arrived. Police believe the motive is unknown as his wife was found unconscious in a nearby room.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Der
Francisco Blergo
Neuse
Inother Park
Prowler Shot Dead by Homeowner in Manistique
In Manistique Michigan a homeowner shot and killed a prowler who approached the woodshed at night. The victim was Gustav Nelson, a 40 year old employee with a family of two wives and three children.
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Manistiqus
Victor Quick
John Quick
Alan Whasi
Drowling
Gustav Nelson
Ghiago
Lunthering Company
Farmer Burns To Death In Cabin
Lindstrom Minn Des 16 Peter Fornell living one mile west of Shafer was burned to death in his cabin The house burned to the ground and only a few scattered bones of Fornell s body were found The aged man occupied a small cabin on the road opposite the home of his son and wife
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Lindstrom
Minn
Peter Fornell
Shafer
Fornells
Iowa fair to run nine days starting Wednesday
Des Moines reports the Iowa state agricultural society will extend the state fair to nine days from seven, with opening now set for Wednesday. The Des Moines apple show cited a central district exhibit, while G H Tree of Edgewood won northern district prizes. Mitchell South Dakota notes the Ladies Aid church fund donation of 1200 toward basement costs, after meals sales earned over 50, leaving 1200 in interest toward the building fund.
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Des Moines
Iowa State Agricultural Society
Faor
Exhiblia
CG. H. Tree
Edgewood
Mitchell
S. D
Ladies’ Aid Society
Society of the Congregational Church
Frank Stewart IslyHizeac
Rural and town notes from Minnesota report milk concerns and social clubs
A garbled roundup from Minnesota towns describes dairy farms inspected for tuberculosis and dragging quibbles about minding cows. Farmers in Maneaup and Rapidan discuss Postmaster General parcels post and rural routes, while Welcome launches a new local weekly. A grand jury in Wallacek township fines saloon operators and a restaurant owner for gambling and dice throwing. In Solway a stray hunt visit disrupts Main Street as a blacksmith shop crowd watches.
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Manis
Minn
Manea'o
Minu
Sint
Rapidan
Wwletee
Welcome
Mina
Welcome Tribune
Seseton
Hillock
W. Va
A. Kennedy
Solway
Flags Flying Today in Milwaukee
Milwaukee residents observed a patriotic day as Admiral Bob Evans and his fleet sailed past the city en route around the Horn to the Pacific. Public buildings and many businesses and homes lacked flags and hastily displayed symbols, creating a national-holiday atmosphere for the commemorative occasion.
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Milwaukel
Wis
Fay
Bob Evans
Economists to Meet in Milwaukee Declares Madison Report
A December convention of the American Economic Society and the American Sociological Society is to gather economists and sociologists in Madison during the Christmas to New Year holiday period. The event is touted as drawing the nation's leading scholars to discuss on economics and society.
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Hanks
Andy Gordon
Andy Grant
Rob Burton
Cash Boy
Chester Rand
Jen
Hector
Tiberia
Milwaukee
Dec
American Economic Society
American Sociological Society
Madison
Wisconsin Capital Preparations Attract Eastern Students
Reports from eastern cities indicate preparations by Wisconsin students to travel to the Wisconsin capital. Attention centers on two prominent Wisconsin men Senator Geo B Hudnall of Superior and former Senator William H Hatten of New London who will discuss live economic topics of deep interest to the state.
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Wisconsin
Geo. B. Hudnall
Snperior
William H. Hatten
New London
Wreck Nearly Prevented On Wisconsin Line
A near miss occurred when saboteurs removed rail fastenings and tampered with switches near Spoon, Wisconsin. The Chicago-Danih Limited and the Omaha line narrowly avoided disaster as intruders lifted rails, displaced switches, and created a section gap just before the train’s arrival.
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Chippewa Falls
Wis
Dee
Chicago-DaInih
Wisconsin Badgers Open Season With Beloit Victory
Madison Wis Dec 16 The Wisconsin basketball team opened the season with a win over Beloit by a score of 38 to 11 Herman Swenholt starred for the Badgers in the game played Saturday in Madison reports indicate.
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Madison
Wis
Wisconin
Peter Hayes Fights Off Wolf To Save Dog In Wisconsin Farmyard
Peter Hayes of Forestville, Wisconsin, went out with his dog to check his farm when a large limber wolf attacked. He killed the wolf with a knife after a fierce struggle, turning the tide when the animal attacked him and his dog. The hound then held the wolf until Hayes could finish it.
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Sturghon Ray
Peter Hayes
Porestville
Jook
Ts Mayes
Mr. Hayes
Woodmen Camp Husk 800 Bushels For Brother Suffering Illness
The Woodmen Camp at Avoca Wisconsin gathered at Mr Marshall’s farm to husk 800 bushels of corn for their ailing brother. Tears filled his eyes as the huskers returned to the house and thanked him for the chance to stay active.
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Avoca
Wis
Mr. Marshall
Five Bowling Teams To Chase State Honors In Wisconsin
Beaver Dam officials announced on December 16 that five local bowling teams will travel January 11 to compete for state honors against top bowlers from across Wisconsin. ALE Langtry, Secretary of the American Bowling Congress, visited and local bowlers showed strong interest in the Wisconsin tournament.
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Beaver Dam
Wis
Ale
Langtry
American Bowling Congress
Wisconsin
Money stringency as state of mind at Princeton
President Woodrow Wilken of Princeton faces scrutiny amid claims of a broad money emergency. He defends a liberal, practical stance while urging action against railroad borrowing blocks and corporate opacity in financial dealings.
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Woodrow Wilken
Princeton University
Wiisur
Cleveland
I. Wilson
Roosevelt
Few of Nations
Pre
Burelars Lemiunder
Maelrés
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