Oldest Civil War veteran Jacob Mowers marks 94th birthday
In Eau Claire Jacob P. Mowers celebrated his 94th birthday as the oldest resident of Eau Claire County and likely western Wisconsin. A veteran who served from 1861 to 1865, he helped lay Eau Claire’s first wagon road, now a main street, and has lived in the city over fifty years since marrying in 1836.
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Dau Claire
Wis
Fau Claire County
Wisconsin
Jacob P. Mowers
Mowers
Peneau Pardoned After Saloon Hold Up Case
Wausau Wis March 20 Three years ago today the crime that sent Peneau to state prison was the masked saloon hold up of Fred Bernitt in Stettin He confessed and was sentenced to three years November 20 1907 he was released on a pardon for exemplary conduct and joined in the pardon petition
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Wausau
Wis
Peneau
Fred Bernitt
Stettin
Bernitt
Petin
Jefferson High Bears Go to State Championship
Jefferson High school basketball team from Wisconsin will travel to Appleton for the Lawrence university state championship tournament on April 2. The squad, composed of short players, seeks top honors after years of near-misses and aims to capture statewide titles.
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Jefferson
Wis
Southern Wisconsin
Jefferson High
Lawrence University
Appleton
Oshkosh woman hides diamonds in husband yeah beard
An Oshkosh woman cunningly conceals diamonds at night within her husband’s beard. A poker hand may turn on a bad deal with a high stake gambit and risk of loss.
Estate 7000 Dollars Without Heirs In Manitowoc
An estate of seven thousand dollars lacks heirs in Manitowoc County Wisconsin. James Cavanaugh of Maple Grove is last of a family of six wiped out by tuberculosis. Arthur Cavanaugh, James’s father, died recently. inheritance includes an eighty nine acre farm awaiting heirs or destined for prayer masses.
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Manitowoc
Wis
James Cavanaugh
Maple Grove
Wisconsin
Arthur Cavanaugh
James
Fire Escapes for Milwaukee Schools Stir Controversy
Milwaukee March 29 bids for about thirty fire escapes will be opened by the school board tonight ending a battle with the mayor who demanded closing the third floors of three story schools. The board claims victory as they say fire escapes were the plan all along.
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Milwaukee
Republican Birthday Observance Proposed in Wisconsin
Ripon Wisconsin notes today as the real birthday of the republican party though steps began February 29 1854. March 29 the name republican was adopted by a mass meeting and the organization completed. The plan includes yearly birthday commemoration and christening day for republicanism. The movement has taken form though the house is in danger of collapse unless restored.
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Ripon
Wis
Republican Party
A. J. Bovay
The Joke That Turns Sour When It Isn’t Funny
The line blur between humor and offense shows how a joke can misfire. Comedians and audiences wrestle with timing intent and impact as reactions split over what was meant versus what was felt.
La Follette Prepares Vote Over Railroad Valuation Bill
Wisconsin senator La Follette signals a plan to discharge the Interstate Commerce Committee and force a roll call on his physical valuation bill for railroads. He argues the measure has stalled under a railroading committee, as Aldrich’s stance and bond interests draw scrutiny.
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Wisconsin to teach rifle shooting in high schools
The Wisconsin branch of the United States Rifle association formed after the guard officers meeting, aims to train high school boys in 22 caliber indoor rifle shooting with state support. Gen C R Boardman urged the project noting the association’s quasi government role and War Department backing.
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Wisconsin
United States Rifle Association
Wisconsin National Guard
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Department of War
Cary
State Rifle Association
Gen
Col
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Maj
B. H. Dally
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R. B. McCoy
Charles King
New York
National Guard
Boardman
State News in Brief Amery to Delavan Highlights
Amery reports the body of Jacob Haugen of Sparta found on Sucker Lake shore with over 400 dollars in certificates and 14 dollars cash. Kenosha police asked to investigate attacks on Frank Calaghan home after a stone damaged a window and bruised Mrs Calaghan. Two Rivers begins new telephone lines on Mischicot road linking over fifty farmers. Ashland: Joe Moore reports robbery of 69 dollars from a sleeping room tied to a Chicago house saloon. Janesville to host a county fair likely first week in September after a business farmers meeting. Delavan notes Wisconsin School for the Deaf attendance rising amid new buildings. Carroll College appoints Dr James E Rogers to chair philosophy and education in April.
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1LAND
Joe Moore
Odanah
Janesville
Delavan
Wisconsin School For the Deaf
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