Wisconsin Class Day at University Ends With Play and Oration
The 1907 University of Wisconsin class day featured ivy ceremonies on the upper campus with speeches by Thomas J. McClernan and Otto H. Breitenbach, an ivy ode by Dorothea Moll, and an address by Henry E. Swenson opposing a student voting ban. The senior play Just Out of College by George Ade drew a large audience, followed by a humorous class prophecy and farewell remarks.
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Inadison
Wis
University
Thomas J. McClernan
John L. Tormey
Otto H. Breitenbach
Dorothea Moll
Liberty Hall
Charles Knight
Margery Roberts
Cora Case Hinkley
Henry E. Swenson
Racine
Assembly
George Ade
Alva Cook
May Dunn
State Journal
Cook
Thomas J. McClellan
Frank Waller
Loretta H. Carey
District C E Convention Held in Lanesboro Minnesota
A small but effective Albert Lea district C E convention met in Lanesboro for three days. State President Hall and Miss Madison attended. Rev. Breniis and Rev. Kiehle spoke on Christian citizenship. Officers were re elected. Will Menne led singing and solos. delegates stayed for a picnic along the bluffs and left with lasting impressions.
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Lanesboro
Minn
Albert Lea
Hall
Miss Madison
Breniis
Kiehle
Preston
Br. Bruens
Auto crash victim Burr Chandler dies in Milwaukee
Burr Kneeland Chandler president of the Concrete Building and Supply company on River Street and Juneau Avenue died in Trinity hospital at 8 AM after over five days of paralysis from injuries suffered in an automobile accident. He had been paralyzed from the chest down for four days.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Burr Kneeland Chandler
River Street
Juneau Avenue
Trinity Hospital
Madison man Castle seeks Second district seat
Bryan J. Castle chief clerk of the state land department announces candidacy for Congress in the Second district currently represented by John M. Nelson of this city.
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Madisgon—Bryan J. Castle
State Land Department
Congress
John M. Nelson
Murder Charge Shocks Wausau German Villager
Henry Wolff, a prominent Wausau resident, surrendered to authorities after the murder of his wife in Easton. An inquest showed a brutal struggle, with a bloodstained room. Wolff waived preliminary examination and was bound over to circuit court with former Senator Kreutzer representing him.
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Wausau
Wis
Marathon County
Henry Wolff
Easton
Wolff
Marchetti
Kreutzer
Badger Briefs: Palmyra Meeting and Local Notes
A roundup of brief Wisconsin items reports the Southern Wisconsin Old Settlers' association plans its 23rd annual meeting in Palmyra on Thursday June 20. Other notes include drownings in Mayville and barge river incidents in Kenosha and Sheboygan, a fatal stabbing in Sheboygan, robberies and heat illness in Appleton, and local accidents, fires, and court actions across the state.
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Palmyra
Southern
Wisconsin
Old Settlers’ Association
Mayville
Anton Schalinski
Rock River
Kinosha
George Filhauer
Roy Turton
Madison
Marie
S. Jones
Reappoint Dr W T Sarles to State Medical Board
Dr W T Sarles of Sparta is reappointed as a member of the Wisconsin state board of medical examiners. Other board members include A B Bailey Fenimore A P Andrus Ashland and L F Bennet Beloit. The report also notes recent civic events and a marriage in Sparta.
Bank president cites secret Coghill shortage in Seymour case
William Michelstetter, president of Seymour State Bank in Appleton Wisconsin, says Coghill was short in his accounts at First National Bank of Seymour. A Chicago brokerage representative warned Coghill he owed a large sum and would be reported unless paid. Michelstetter expects to testify that the Chicago firm knew Coghill used others money to speculate. Bank officials plan action.
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Appleton, Wis
William Michelstetter
Seymour State Bank
Seymour
Thomas Coghill
First National Bank
Chicago
Coghill
Michelstetter
The
National Bank
Good Roads Funded for One Mile Each Town
GO IN FOR GOOD ROADS Janesville Wisconsin June 18 towns Clinton Plymouth Center Harmony Beloit Bradford Milton have appropriated funds plus Rock County Board matching to build one mile of good roads this season. S. C. Lancaster Washington engineer spoke to town chairman and officials will request a competent engineer and road roller from the United States government to supervise the work.
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Janesville
Wis
Clinton
Plymouth
Center
Fulton
Harmony
Beloit
Bradford
Milton
Rock County Board of Supervisors
S. C. Lancaster
Office of Good Roads
Washington
United States Government
Lenroot Campaign Spent 307.15. Supporters Add 250
Irvine L. Lenroot of Superior filed a sworn statement in Madison showing campaign expenses of 307.15 with others spending about 250 in his interests. In Manitowoc Emil Court of Milwaukee was elected president of the Wisconsin Krieger Verein at its closing convention session.
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Madison
Wis
Irvine L. Lenroot
Superior
United States
John C. Spooner
Secretary of State
Manitowoc
Emil Court
Milwaukee
Wisconsin Krieger Verein
Striking La Crosse Rubber Mills Workers Face Pay Debate
The La Crosse Rubber Mills strike leaves 10 of 12 workers idle while two return to work at regular scale. Management cites eastern plant wages as not higher and makes no move to recall strikers. Unclear if others will resume duties.
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la Crosse
State Inspector Threatens Prosecution Over Red Cans
State Inspector F. Neboltsky warns grocers and gasoline dealers on the North Side to paint gasoline cans red and label them or face fines and possible arrests. He says the public is as liable as dealers for sending unpainted cans to be filled.
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F. Neboltsky
Mr. Neboltsky
Miss Christiana Larkin Hosts Borman of Madison
Miss Christiana Larkin at 1436 Avon street entertained about twelve friends in honor of her guest Miss Borman of Madison. The evening featured games music and amusements. Refreshments were served before the guests departed. Miss Borman leaves tomorrow for South Dakota to spend the summer.
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Christiana Larkin
Avon Street
Miss Borman
Madison
Borman
South Dakota
No Elevated Track Planned by C M St P Officials
Officials of the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul railway report no elevated tracks on the north side after study. The plan, once estimated at a quarter of a million dollars, was abandoned in favor of routing around the town to save expense.
Married Last Night In St Paul And Prairie Mound Couple
Miss Augusta Schwartz of St Paul and Daniel Doering of Prairie Mound Minn were united in marriage last evening at the home of Mr and Mrs H E Whiteaton 1141 State Street by Rev C N Moller of Christ Episcopal church.
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Augusta Schwartz
St. Paul
Daniel Doering
Prairie Mound
Minn
H. E. Whiteaton
State Street
C. N. Moller
Christ Episcopal Church
Bridge Party Honors Miss Maud Pettingill in Eight Tables
Miss Maud Pettingill served as guest of honor at a bridge party hosted by Mrs. Bur roughs on South Eleventh street. Prizes went to Mrs. W. F. Wolfe and Mrs. Charles Cone.
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Maud Pettingill
Burroughs
South Eleventh Street
W. F. Wolfe
Charles Cone
Mrs Dow Honors Sister-in-law with Five Hundred Cards
Mrs E E Dow entertained three tables at Five Hundred yesterday afternoon in honor of her sister-in-law Mrs Walter Dow who is the guest for a few days. The prize was won by Mrs A C Millington. Guests included Salter Dow A A Jorris F C Sutter Currie Lees C W Dow C N Dunham A C Millington George Kimber I B Knutesen Paul Pamperin and Geneve Caldwell.
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Walter Dow
A. C. Millington
Salter Dow
A. A. Jorris
F. C. Sutter
Currie, Lees
C. W. Dow
C. N. Dunham
George Kimber
I. B. Knutesen
Paul Pamperin
Geneve Caldwell
Welcome W. W. Steamer Trip To Winona
St Pauls Universalist church plans a day trip on the new steamer W. W. to Winona and back tomorrow. The voyage offers a pleasant excursion on the water and a chance to visit the sister city. Safety precautions will be observed to prevent accidents.
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W. W
Winona
St. Paul’s
Birthday Party for Miss Ella Trane Draws Local Guests
Miss Ella Trane celebrated her birthday with a party on June 17 attended by Miss Minnie Trane Corolla Kaulfus Agnes Hoff Blanche Aiken Margery Dalton Mildred Vernon Doris Connor Irene Ruth Firemark Ester Scoklet and others. Refreshments were served at four o clock followed by games and music as guests enjoyed the cheerful gathering.
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Minnie Trane
Corolla Kaulfus
Agnes Hoff
Blanche Aiken
Margery Dalton
Mildred Vernon
Doris Connor
Irene
Ruth Firemark
Ester Scoklet
Social and Family Notes From Chicago to Council Bluffs
Mrs. Henry Clinton of Chicago returned home after visiting Mrs. A. T. Clinton. Fred B. Smith of the Stoddard was called to Lake Okolosia Iowa for his brother in law Oliver Root's illness. Mrs. Smith will go there Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. P. C. Obermeyer of Council Bluffs visit M. T. Molzwan with two children. Miss Emilie Stanford of Columbus visits friends en route to the Pacific coast. Mr. and Mrs. Carl G. Kurtenacker return from their wedding trip to their new home at 520 Cass Street.
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Henry Clinton
Chicago
A. T. Clinton
Fred B. Smith
Stoddard
Lake Okolosia
Oliver Root
Smith
P. C. Obermeyer
Council Bluffs
M. T. Molzwan
Emilie Stanford
Columbus
Pacific Coast
Carl G. Kurtenacker
Cass Street
Heat Drives Man to Self-Harm Attempt in Appleton
In Appleton on June 18 M. J. Lover stole a revolver to take his own life at Black Creek but collapsed from heat and was found unconscious by the town marshal.
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Appleton, Wis
Black Creek
M. J. Lover
Protests to Mayor River Policy Spark Local Outcry
Indignation grows among draymen over farmers’ teams winning dray contracts with thin tired wagons while city lines must use wide tires and pay licenses. Lafe Allendorf protests to Mayor saying no action taken yet. River stage holds at 6.8 feet with a rise expected within 36 hours per government readings.
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Lafe Allendorf
Sofes
Public barred from Italian cruiser Varese visit in Boston
The Italian cruiser Varese, flagship of the duke of Abruzzi, arrived in Boston and becomes the first foreign warship to exclude the public. Access is limited to a few with passes due to past souvenir hunter incidents during previous visits.
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Boston
Mass
Varese
Barnsdall Oil Company Incorporation Shocks Pittsburg
The Barnsdall Oil company incorporated under Delaware law with a $10,000,000 capital today caused a ripple in Pittsburg where many interested have headquarters. The move is seen as a consolidation of numerous western and southwestern small firms.
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Pittsburg
Barnsdall Oil Company
Delaware
Barnsdall Company
Southwest
A Lesson in Health and Kidney Cure Claim
A health note extols kidney function and urges Foley's Kidney Cure as a remedy to purify blood and cure kidney and bladder disorders. The testimonial claims strengthened immune and urinary systems with a positive effect on overall health.
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Foley
O. T. Erhart
Parker's Official Title Did Not Ensure Punctuality
E W Parker jeweler at 510 Main Street served as official watch inspector for the Burlington Northwestern and Milwaukee railroads but missed Rushford train on time. He signed an advertising contract with The Tribune to prove he will be behind time no more and promote his modern jewelry stock to La Crosse readers.
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E. W. Parker
Main Street
Burlington
Northwestern
Milwaukee Roads
Rushford
The
Tribune
la Crosse
Man's sour view hints at clash with world of ideas
A concise reflection notes that when a man distrusts the world it signals the world rejects his ideas, framing opposition as substantial evidence of social reception rather than personal failure.
Pneumonia Claims Life of 8 Month Old Child
Johnny Shivers eight month old child of Mr and Mrs A Shivers died at 8 this morning at 415 Mill street of pneumonia after a short illness. Funeral arrangements to be announced later.
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Johnny
A. Shivers
Mill Street
North Side Briefs Miss Annie Kinnear Returns Home
Miss Annie Kinnear who has been attending school in Appleton at Lawrence University has returned to her home in this city.
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Annie Kinnear
Appleton
Lawrence University
Rev Lowe to Speak at Minnesota Universalist Convention
Rev J S Lowe of the First Universalist Church departed for Minneapolis to address the Minnesota State Universalist convention. The sessions continue through Thursday evening.
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J. S. Lowe
First, Universalist Church
Minneapolis
Minnesota State Universalist Convention
Beloit College Endowment Nears Completion
Beloit Wis June 18 announcement of a $1,000,000 endowment fund for Beloit colleges to be made at graduation exercises. Final $200,000 believed secured, with $150,000 pledged by last night. Alumni efforts credited for the fundraising drive.
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Beloit
Wis
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