Wisconsin Governors Attend Roosevelt Conference on Waterways
Madison May 2. Gov. Davidson plans to attend a White House conference May 13 with other governors and the president to discuss natural resources conservation and inland waterways. Delegates include Sen. J. Stout and E. Griffith, with W. J. Bryan invited and Col. Munson accompanying the governor.
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Madison
Wis
Davidson J
Waskhinson
Otter
J i. Stout
Menominee
Whiting
Neenah
Sd E. M
United States Supreme Court
Congress
J. J. Hill
Great Northern Road
W. J. Bryan
Gov. Johnson
Minnesota
Buried treasure suit sparks discovery of $20000 cache
In Hortonia, Outagamie County, Wisconsin, a pot of gold treasure dating back nearly fifty years has been unearthed on Louis Hoffmann’s farm. The owner claims $20000 in gold, treasury notes, and silver, prompting a county court action under the discovery statutes. Rumors link the stash to past burglaries and a stranger who died in the area.
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Appleton, Wis
Hortonia
John Schmall
Outagamie County
Policeman Stops a Girl Smoker in Janesville
In Janesville Wisconsin on May 2 an officer questioned a girl smoker on the street. Officer Samuel Brown read the riot act and faced questions about the authority to confront a minor for lighting a cigarette in public.
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Janesville
Wis
Samuel Brown
Officer Intervenes With Girl And Escorts On South Main
A girl and her two escorts walked down South Main Street late at night smoking cigarettes when an officer stopped them. After being told to discard her lit cigarette the girl replied that she questioned the officer's authority, but she and her escorts ultimately threw away their cigarettes.
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South Main Street
Hermit Sentenced in Douglas County Shooting Case
Fred Krell, after twenty eight years living in woods, is sentenced by Judge Smith to sixteen months in state prison. He had already spent eight months in jail following a shooting of Thomas Carey, which left a non serious wound. The incident followed drinking, with Krell charged with assault with intent to kill.
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Superior
Wis
Douglas County
Fred Krell
Smith
Krell
Thomas Carey
Arrangements Set for Bust of Dr W H in Milwaukee
Milwaukee on May 2 reports that arrangements have been made for a bronze or marble bust of Dr W H to honor the notable figure. Details on sculptor location and unveiling are to follow in forthcoming notices.
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Milwaukee, Wis
W. H
Big national conference to discuss waterpower and forests
The president plans a major national meeting with Taft Cannon La Follette Hughes Fairbanks among attendees to discuss rail and water transportation navigation water power soils forests reclamation and land laws. Key speakers will include J J Hill and George Gray along with other lawyers businessmen state officials and reporters. The conference will feature open discussion in addition to expert papers.
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la Follette
Indian Territory
Mississippi
J. J. Hill
George Gray
Delaware
Gas Company Loses Suit Of Woman In Oshkosh
In Oshkosh Wisconsin on May 2 a jury awarded Mrs Catherine Ryan seven thousand dollars against Oshkosh Gas Light company The case stemmed from an incident in 1907 when Dennis Ryan died after contact with a charged guy wire linked to a broken down pole and improper repair The suit involved an insurance company client of the gas light company
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Oshkosh
Wis
Catherine Ryan
Oshkosh Gas Light Company
Dennis H. Ryan
Ryan
Inspector-Now A Lion and Lamb Riddle Exchange
A joking dialogue where a child answers the inspector with a quip about a father who becomes gentle after a mother's admonition. The exchange relies on a proverb about storms and gentleness, framed as a humorous street scene.
Appleton News Briefs Highlight Local Figures and Events
Appleton reports that Edwin Howard and wife from Wausau will lead in Chimes of Normandy across Appleton and nearby cities in late May. Edmond Rossmeissl, Appleton High student, is not expected to survive after discus injury. Michael Murphy receives railroad pension after long service. Lake Street draw bridge work continues. Lawrence University chapel fund reaches 15702 of 50000. Henry D. Smith in critical condition with Bright's disease. Local notes include D C Marshall’s death at 62 from apoplexy. Benjamin Milavitz bound over for felonious dealing. Otto Webner crafts a chain from a match. G A R meet planning. Dr Plantz attending Methodist benevolence commission.
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Appleton
Edwin Howard
Wausau
Standard Opera Company
Normandy
Oconto
Marinette
Edmond Rossmeissl
Michael Murphy
Lake Street
Rence University
Otto Webner
EAU Claire
Jefferson
D. C
Ashland
Benjamin Milavitz
Chicago Iron and Metal Com
Henry D. Smith
First National Bank of Appleton
Wisconsin Traction, Heat, Light, and Power Company
John J
Beggs
Milwaukee
Bright
Samuel Plantz
Lawrence University
New York
The
Methodist Church
Unconscious from Medicine In Wisconsin Town
Chas Partridge of Abbotsford lies unconscious at the Manley hotel after taking too much headache medicine. Doctors are attempting to revive him. A separate note requests the coughing disruptor of last Sunday’s services to buy Foley’s Honey and Tar.
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Ladysmith
Wis
Foley
O. T. Erhart
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Gov. Davidson
Wisconsin
White House
Inland Waterways Commission
Roosevalt
Supreme Court of the United States
Roosevelt
van Hise
University of Wisconsin
National Association of State Universities
LL. Crosse
B. Dockendorf
Paul Schulze
J. G. Wallace
Chas. Wesson
Continental Clothing House
M. I. Bjornstad
Emil Kriebel
Chas. Karbula
A. A. Gibson
John Garder
M. F. Platz
Joseph Smith
Guy Talicy
Edward Beyer
Walter Krenz
C. Jr. Seinfelder
S. Olsen
O. A. Merman
Main St
J. J. Knothe
Wisconsin Poultry Advocate
Poultry Journal of
S. Third Street
Jaekel
M. F. Hayes, Prop
Office
Second Street
H. W. Barker
Runckel’s
Deug
Wisconsin News
Luis Hoffman
Grace Jane the Dainty
Prima Donna
Little Dolie Dimples
la Crosse Theatre
Hermit
Memorial For
Eagles
W. H. Taft
J. G. Cannon
Charles E. Hughes
Fairbanks
Food For
Uneeda Biscuit
National Biscuit Company
Heileman
LaCrosse
G. Heileman Brewing Co
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