Lightning Sets Fire to Women in Kellnersville
Man itowoc Wis June 24 A bolt of lightning struck a Kellnersville porch setting Mrs Frank Novacheck clothing on fire while her five year old daughter slept nearby The child revived after hours and will live A wedding party panic caused two women to faint and one injured by being trampled A fence was struck wrecking a culvert splintering timbers A board hit Frank Meunch and his horse fled in fright Mrs Meunch shaken but unhurt neighbor escaped injury
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Manitowoc
Wis
Kellnersville
Frank Novacheck
Novacheck
Frank Meunch
Meunch
No decision made by Stephenson affects Milwaukee visit
Milwaukee June 24 Senator Isaac Stephenson arrived and drew political attention as he visited the city. A large crowd gathered, with politicians surrounding the veteran senator seeking influence or a statement. The visit stirred interest but no formal decisions were announced.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Isaac Stephenson
Louisville Man May Head Travelers' Protective Association
Henry O. Gray of Louisville Kentucky is likely to be the national president of the Travelers' Protective Association with Vincent J Schoenecker Jr favored for national director. The Indiana delegation looms as a potential dark horse in the contest.
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Milwaukee
Wis
H. O. Gray
Louisville
Travelers’ Protective Association of America
Gray
Indiana
Schoenecker
Friends
Vincent J. Schoenecker, Jr
Wisconsin
Kentucky
T. P. A. Magazine
Association
Henry O. Gray
Frank M. Fellick
Illinois
George Deihl
Senator keeps opponents guessing on senate decision
The senator, still undecided on the United States senatorship, jokes about changing his mind while promising a timely, proper announcement when ready. Attending delegates from Texas, Georgia, Wisconsin, and Ohio, plus a Pabst theater night in Milwaukee, highlight a busy social and political scene.
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United States
Chicago
First steel fire boat launched in Chicago history
Manito woc Wis June 24 In the presence of more than 299 invited guests including Mayor Busse Fire Marshal Horan and other city officials of Chicago the new steel fire boat Joseph Medil constructed for the city of Chicago by the Manitowoc Dry Dock company was launched Blowing of whistles ringing of bells flags flying to the breeze and music by the Marine band added to the most elaborate launching which the local yards have known in many days.
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Manitowoc
Wis
Busse
Horan
Chicago
Joseph Medil
Old Home Innocence Gracious House Exchange
Mandy and Hiram Hardapple exchange about Zeke's political letters. Mandy fears word may leak that he killed three bills in two days. The dialogue hints at small town politics and family banter.
Taft to Get Aid From La Follette
Senator La Follette visits Superior on the way to Duluth and spends the day with friends. An informal reception is hosted at the Commercial clubrooms. He shares lunch with Wallace Andrew and dinner with A. W. Dudley and reiterates support for Taft despite reservations about the Chicago platform.
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Superior
Wis
la Follette
Duluth
Wallace Andrew
A. W. Dudley
Chicago
Taft
Gilbert seeks renomination as Wisconsin attorney general
Madison June 24 Attorney General Frank L Gilbert of Madison formally announced his candidacy for renomination and plans to mail nomination petitions in a few days He has received letters from supporters across the state urging him to run He initially did not wish to contend but with no other candidates he decided to seek renomination All other state officers have had their petitions circulating about three weeks.
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Madison
Wis
Frank L. Gilbert
Dam Saved By Quick Work In Bloomers Wisconsin
A general alarm was sounded as the Duncan Creek dam began to fail in Bloomers. The village men rushed to the scene and succeeded in saving the dam. Duncan Creek overflowed its banks, flooding much farmland.
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Bloomer, Wis
Duncan Creek
Loving Cup Offered At Eagles Convention Parade
Superior Wis June 24 The state aerie of the Fraternal Order of Eagles opened a three day convention with officers and candidates arriving. It is expected several hundred delegates will attend by afternoon. Miller Brewing Company of Milwaukee offered a loving cup to the aerie for the best parade showing.
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Superior
Wis
State Aerie
Order of Eagles
Miller Brewing Company of
Milwaukee
Aerie
Pet dog bites child in New Berlin incident
An 8-year-old girl, daughter of John Stigler of New Berlin, was bitten on the leg by a pet dog that fled afterward. Worried about rabies, the parents took her to the Pasteur Institute in Chicago for examination and treatment.
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Waukesha
Wis
John Stigler
New Berlin
Pasteur Institute
Chicago
Berlin veteran runs for Congress in Second district
Gen. Charles H. Russell of Berlin a former Wis G A R department commander and pension bureau clerk in Madison announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for Congress in the Second district.
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Berlin
Wis
Charles H. Russell
Wisconsin
Adjutant General's Department
Madison
Congress
Gnats Swarm Eau Claire In Heat Wave
June 24 report from Eau Claire describes a city overwhelmed by black gnats. Residents endure scratching and swatting at persistent nests while speculation points to unusual atmospheric conditions. The piece notes locals blaming weather and jokes about rich relatives who never mention it.
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Eau Claire
State News In Brief: Wisconsin Items
Manitowoc reports Fred Russell jailed for a year after stealing a farmer’s rig with many chickens and selling them to a Sheboygan butcher. Mar guerite yacht delivered, cost about 10000 dollars, speed twelve mph. Marinette Menominee tug of war feature for Fourth of July. Monroe forms German American alliance branch with 300 members. Leo Stern of Milwaukee speaks. New Richmond depot struck by lightning, warehouse destroyed by fire. Prairie du Chien favors dam like Kilbourn to generate 15000 hp at about 2000000 dollars. Plainfield barn struck by lightning, destroyed with livestock and tools, loss 1500 dollars. Portage Miss Mary Clark commits suicide over illness.
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Manitowoc
Fred Russell
Sheboygan
Marguerite
Sheriff Pease
Chicago
Marinette
Menominee
Monroe
German-American Alliance
Leo Stern
Milwaukee
New Richmond
Omaha
Ning
Prairie DU Chien
Kilbourn
Plainfield
George Benjamin
Bencroft
Portage
Mary Clark
Round Prairie Social Notes Highlight Local Visits
Round Prairie wis residents share news of arrivals departures and visits Mrs Howard Smith returns from parental home Mrs Fred Stall and daughter Manda of Viroqua plan South Dakota trip Mr and Mrs Theo Arenz and Norman of La Crosse visit Mr and Mrs A S Hetland ae of her parents The acrid society met with Mrs Hans Gronning June 17 A surprise party for Mrs Henry Wigdal who left for Colfax Wis John Moseng honored visitors include Mrs Knute Moseng Chasetown last week Mrs Tollef Gronning and daughters Gunda Esther visited Mr Louis Solberg and Nocklie Skrede Sunday afternoon
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Howard Smith
Fred Stall
Manda of
Viroqua
Theo. Arenz
Norman
la Crosse
A. S. Hetland
Acrid Society
Hans Gronning
John Moseng
Henry Wigdal
Colfax
Wis
Knute Moseng
Chasetown
Tollef Gronning
Gunda
Esther
Louis Solberg
Nocklie Skrede
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Aki
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Georgia
W. J. Schoenecker, Jr
W. ¢. Monroe
Ohio
The
Pabst
Ermann Sudermann
St. John
John H. Kopmeier
Post B. T. P. A
W. R. Johnson
National Association
Knoxville
T. H. Howe
Clarence K. Griffin
Sheridan, Lad
Kovacaure
Candy Catiertic
Sterling Remedy Co
N.Y
Jor
Deerflinger
United States Treasury
Tae
Korner
Clinton
Reg Sigular
Eagles
Sadie
Mr. Man
Nelson
GNATS
Lisle
Globe and Superior Mills
Amos
Floor
Round Prairie, Wis
Pect
South Dakota
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