Congressional action moves Hannibal bridge
The Muscatine News Tribune reports a congressional path to resolve navigation obstructions on the Wabash bridge at Hannibal Missouri. Officials outlined changes including pivot pier conversion, new rest piers, longer protection piers, guard fences, and widened draw openings to improve a six foot depth waterway.
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Wabash
Hannibal
Washington
Muscatine News-Tribune
Wabash Railway
Mississippi River
John Killeen
Dubuque
United States Engineer Office
Government
Rock Island
C. S. Riche
G. A. Mahan
Richard Hayes
T. M. Strain
Montgomery Meigs
United States Civil Engineer
Little Eagle
Friendship
Flying Eagle
Missouri Shore
Missouri
Hannibal Bridge
Fire destroys Evansville Eagle creamery
Evansville Porter town Eagle creamery burned to rubble with damage estimate not provided. Fond du Lac public library entered robbed of about 11 dollars from cash drawer. Manitowoc D A Chapman proprietor of City bakery disappeared last seen Sunday. Oconomowoc Phantom club to hold annual outing at Gifford's on Oconomowoc Lake June 24 and 25.
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Evansville
Eagle
Porter
Fond du Lac
Manitowoc
D. A. Chapman
Oconomowoc
Phantom Club
Gifford’s
Oconomowoc Lake
Wisconsin man presents on signalling at guard convention
St Paul hosts the Interstate National Guard convention where John Malsman of Wisconsin read a paper on signalling practices. The event highlighted military communication methods and regional attendance.
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St. Paul
John Malsman
Wisconsin
Interstate National Guard
Oshkosh saloons near schools face forced moves under new law
Oshkosh districts enact a 300 foot separation rule affecting saloons near school houses. The passage cites Rhinelander and notes involvement of David H. Walker in the local discussion as part of the legal and civic response.
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Oshkosh
Mrs Hilgermann Weds Rev Walker at Appletown
Anna Hilgermann and the bridegroom’s father Rev Thomas Walker of Appleton officiated the marriage, uniting the couple in a ceremony conducted by the clergyman.
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Anna Hilgermann
Thomas Walker
Appleton
Interurban Firm to Buy Janesville Street Railway
The Rockford Beloit and Janesville Interurban company plans to purchase the Janesville street railway for 45000 dollars, signaling a major regional expansion of electric interurban service. The deal brings together three cities under a shared transit network and may affect local fares and schedules.
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Janesville
Rockford, Beloit and
Cornerstone Laid for Pierce County Courthouse
Under Masonic rites the cornerstone for the new Pierce County courthouse was laid on Wednesday with Deputy Grand Master Farr in charge.
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Ellsworth
Pierce County
Farr
Pleasant Prairie Dog Attack Bites Dozens and Child
A mad dog in Pleasant Prairie bit many dogs and the five year old son of Martin Sorenson. The body was taken to Chicago for treatment.
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Pleasant Prairie
Martin Sorenson
Chicago
Death of Independence man on freight line shocks town
Independence resident Independence-Martin Olson, about 27, was killed when struck by a freight train as he attempted to board at Independence. Authorities reported the accident occurred late afternoon and described Olson as a young man known in the community.
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Independence
Martin Olson
Train wreck at Pine Creek bridge injures crew and ore cars
A Northwestern road wreck at Pine Creek bridge near Norway, midh, capsized a train carrying seventy loaded ore cars and an engine with twenty eight loaded cars hurled into a ditch. Baraboo Chauncey involvement noted. one 14 year old mentioned.
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Pine Creek
Pine Creek Bridge
Norway, Midh
Son of G W Holmes Injured After Fall at Devil's Lake
While climbing the east bluff at Devil's Lake the son of G W Holmes fell eighty feet and sustained severe injuries. Four men required over an hour to carry him down the steep cliff face.
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G. W. Holmes
Devil’s Lake
Trade dullness blamed on overproduction at cigar box group meeting
Thirty five members of the Western Cigar Box Manufacturers association reported dull trading due to overproduction. The seventh annual meeting convened in St Paul with President R. G. Hayssen of Milwaukee presiding.
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Milwaukee
Western Cigar Box Manufacturers’ Association
St. Paul
R. G. Hayssen
Deaf and Dumb Bride Weds Deaf Groom in Fort Atkinson Wedding
In Fort Atkinson at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J M Wilderman Miss Anna Wilderman who has been deaf and dumb since birth married Herman F Witte of Chicago who is also deaf and dumb. The ceremony was conducted by Rev. Mr. Hassenstad of Chicago.
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Fort Atkinson
J. M. Wilderman
Anna Wilderman
Herman F. Witte
Chicago
Hasenstad
Golf tournament schedule for Appleton area teams
The Appleton Oshkosh Green Bay and Marinette Menominee golf tournament opens in Appleton with a schedule listing matchups across cities from June 24 to September 22. Teams from Appleton Oshkosh Green Bay and Marinette Menominee compete in nine dates at various host sites.
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Appleton
Wis
Oshkosh
Green Bay
Marinette-Menominee
Menominee
Woodmen Consider Raising Officers' Pay At Meeting
Milwaukee June 22 Steps to raise salaries for Modern Woodmen head officers are expected before adjournment though not on the official agenda. The salaries and compensation committee meets this morning, with a likely readjustment to better recognize the head consul and head clerk. The order boasts 744,000 members and low per capita management costs.
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Milwaukee
Woodmen Society
Independent Order of Foresters
Knights of the Maccabees
Royal Arcanum
Knights and Ladies of Security
Woodmen of the World
Woodmen
Peoria Favored to Host Modern Woodmen Camp Meeting
Peoria Illinois is named the likely host for the head camp meeting of the Modern Woodmen of America in a contest seen as a Peoria Buffalo showdown. Illinois Iowa Kansas and Nebraska votes totaling 200 out of 476 support Peoria with state delegations pledging influence.
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Milwaukee
Peoria
Ill
Detroit
Buffalo
Illinois
Iowa
Nebraska
Kansas
West
Astonishing Aerial Feats Highlight Barnum and Bailey Show
The Barnum and Bailey Greatest Show on Earth features daring aerial acts including the human return ball performed while hang inverted, Les Freres Ancillotti ride and space flight above chasms, and a death defying double flight. Also showcased are equestrian troupes, hippodrome races, and rich menagerie displays of elephants camels and rhinos ahead of a July 5th State street circus appearance.
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Barnum & Bailey
Les Freres Ancillotti
Gulf
Ancillotti
State Street Circus
Beloit College Grants 43 Degrees in Commencement
Beloit Wisconsin June 22 The Beloit college commencement season closed with graduating exercises and the annual corporation dinner. The class of 43 included 15 women and eight speakers Carroll Fitch Story Margaret B Moore Franklyn Bliss Snyder James Scott Miller Victor Edward Marriott Arthur Louis Meyer Isaac Lewis Walter Lewis Ferris.
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Beloit
Wis
Beloit College
Corporation
Carroll Fitch Story
Margaret B. Moore
Franklyn Bliss Snyder
James Scott Miller
Victor Edward Marriott
Arthur Louis Meyer
Isaac Lewis
Walter Lewis Ferris
Local athletic events draw crowds with bands and rail fare cut
West Allis and Palmyra teams feature in events with two bands providing music. Railroads offer reduced rates from points within 200 miles in anticipation of a large crowd.
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West Allis
Palmyra
Judge Stevens Rules Against Railroads in Forfeiture Case
Madison June 22 Judge Stevens ruled the state may probe the accuracy of the North Western railway company 1902 gross earnings report despite the railroad commissioner's prior approval. After the hourlong effort to agree on a stipulated facts statement attorneys decided to proceed to trial before the jury.
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Madison
North-Western Railway Company
Stevens
Milton College Commencement Held in Milton Wisconsin
Commencement exercises at Milton college featured a principal address by Prof. J W Moncrief of the University of Chicago due to a death in Prof. Castle’s family. Graduates include Robert V Hurley Farnam Nebraska Harriet L Oursler Nortonville Kansas James L Skaggs Boaz Missouri Flora E Zuin Farina Illinois.
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Milton, Wis
Academy of Milton College
Clarence F. Castle
University of Chicago
B. J. Castle
J. W. Moncrief
Divinity School
Robert Vernon Hurley
Farnam
Neb
Harriet Lucinda Oursler
Playmates Rescue Drowning Boy in Wisconsin Pool
In Marinette Wisconsin on June 22 15 year old Don Prescott son of Loren Prescott nearly drowned. His friends acted quickly two divers recovered the boy and Carol Ackerman brought him to the surface. Fire engine help arrived and he recovered after a long time at the hospital. Prescott is grandson of D Clint Prescott of the Menominee steel plant.
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Marinette
Wis
Don
Loren Prescott
Prescott
Carol Ackerman
D. Clint Prescott
Menominee Steel Plant
Old Settlers to Meet for Jefferson County Picnic
The Old Settlers association of Jefferson county will hold its annual picnic and reunion at Palmyra on June 20. A baseball game is listed as part of the day's events alongside the gathering.
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Palmyra
Wis
Old Settlers’ Association of
Jefferson County
Grand Excursion to Asbury Park and Atlantic Coast Resorts
A grand excursion from Wisconsin points departs June 29 by rail to Asbury Park via Niagara Falls and the Hudson river steamer. Pullman sleeping cars offered with no extra service charge and flexible routes from New York to Asbury Park. Full details from Chicago and North-Western Railway ticket agents.
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Asbury Park
Pullman
Wisconsin
Niagara Falls
Hudson River
New York City
New York Harbor
Narrows
Chicago & North-Western Ry
MacComber and Briggs Tie Nuptials in Houston County
Mr George Embert MacComber of Duluth Minnesota married Miss Olive Elivea Briggs of Houston Minnesota Tuesday afternoon at 3 o clock at Winfield Place Looney Valley Houston County Minnesota The ceremony was conducted by Rev P S Davies of La Crosse The couple will reside in Duluth Minnesota
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George Embert MacCumber
Duluth
Minn
Olive Elivea Briggs
Houston
Winfield Place
Looney Valley
Houston County
P. S. Davies
la Crosse
MacComber
Very Low Rates to Toronto via Northwestern Line
Excursion tickets to Toronto offered by Chicago and Northwestern Railway for June 18 19 21 and 22 on the occasion of the Triennial Convention of the International Sunday School Association. Favorable return limits apply. tickets available through company agents.
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Toronto
International Sunday School Association
Chicago & Northwestern Ry
Fourth of July Excursion Fares From Green Bay & Western
The Green Bay and Western offers excursion tickets July 1 to July 4 at one and one third fare for a round trip. Tickets are valid for return until July 6, 1905.
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Green Bay & Western
Tribune Affirms Loyalty to La Crosse Citizens
The Tribune states it remains the sole La Crosse newspaper devoted to public interests, underscoring its commitment to the community and local readers.
Swindler Posing as Singer Agent Arrested in Appleton
Appleton maids were swindled by a man claiming to sell a Singer sewing machine for 25 with 10 now and 30 days later. He used Admiral Togo’s name on receipts and claimed money refunds. Police fired at him. the suspect, Edward A. Wachner, bore his watch case and is sought in Oshkosh and other areas.
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Appleton
Wis
Singer
Admiral Togo
Togo
Edward A. Wachner
Oshkosh
Milton College Music Department Graduates
Milton Wisconsin June 22 Yesterday marked graduation day for the Milton college music department. The graduates were Ethelyn Maud Davis Georgia Lyle Black Mary Lenora Johanson Effie Blanche Plumb Ruby Inez Tappan Bessie Elnora Thomagy and Clarisso Wheeler.
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Milton, Wis
Milton College
Ethelyn Maud Davis
Georgia Lyle Black
Mary Lenora Johanson
Effie Blanche Plumb
Ruby Inez Tappan
Bessie Elnora Thomagy Clarisso Wheeler
Rocky Mountain Tea Nuggets Promise Health Boost
An early 20th century patent medicine ad touts Rocky Mountain Tea Nuggets by Hollister. It claims cures for constipation indigestion liver and kidney issues pimples eczema impure blood breath sluggish bowels headache and backache. Sold as tablets at 35 cents a box by a Madison Wisconsin company with bold claims of renewed vigor.
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Hollister
Houlister
Diva Coupany
Madison
Wis
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Batchelder & Son
Main Street
MacComber - Briggs
the Tribune
Swindler
C. B. Stevens
Mig
Denison
Owa
For All
America
Regalia CO
Charles St
Genevieve
J. R. Kerr
McNamee
Mildred Grover
Douglas & Douglas
Amalgamated Theater Company
W. F. Gallagher
Mgr
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