Emmet J. Scott Named on Liberia Commission
Emmet J. Scott private secretary to Booker T. Washington is a well known figure to the colored race. As part of the commission to Liberia to study social and political conditions his value is expected to be far reaching. The commission is to report this week on an unusually complex African republic situation.
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Underwood & Underwood
N. Y
New York
Emmet J. Scott
Booker T. Washington
Liberia
Black Republic
African Republic
Omaha to Host 1909 Saengerfest After All
Milwaukee leaders confirm 24th Northwestern Saengerbund festival will be held in Omaha. Singers will enjoy post night gatherings, with beer allowed after sessions as locals assure officials. Organizers publish the program including songs by Dregert Richter Handwerg and Stunz amid renewed training.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Omaha
Saengerbund
League
Charles Rohlfing
Theodore Kelbe
George H. J. Kieck
Kieck
FE. O. Kney
Madison
Charles Rahlfing
Wilhelm Handwerg
Chauffeur Found Dead Hangs From Car in Beloit
Beloit Wisconsin May 3 Ernest A Munger was found dead this afternoon hanging by a coal collar from the tail light bracket of an auto. The man was identified as a chauffeur employed by a local firm. Police were investigating the scene and awaiting coroner's ruling on the cause of death.
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Beloit
Wis
Ernest A. Munger
Posse Trails Five Firebugs Near Mount Pleasant
A posse of twenty farmers aided by Sheriff Derricks chased five men for miles across Mount Pleasant wetlands after they burned more than twenty tons of hay on Charles Worthington’s farm. The men were not captured.
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Racine
Wis
Derricks
Mount Pleasant
Charles Worthington
Farmers Say Gardens Drag In Cold Wet Spring
Farmers report delayed garden work due to continued cold and rain washing out seeds. Radishes lettuce spinach carrots and beets are behind, with some truck farmers replanting. Plowing is a month behind as wet clay soil sticks to plows, especially in hill country.
Copper fights for loaded gun case shocks Racine
Racine Wisconsin May 3 John Rittmann an electrician is jailed on charges of beating his wife and attempting to blow off the head of Joseph Wenzel the youngest member of the Racine police department.
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Racine, Wis
John Rittmann
Joseph Wenzel
Racine
Bishop Starts Confirmation Tour Across Diocese
Rt. Rev. Bishop James Schwebach begins a series of confirmation services in Elroy and proceeds to Wilton Kendall Tomah Indian Creek Lynton North Creek Big River Czerne Ellsworth Clayfield El Paso Spring Valley St. Joseph's cathedral La Crosse through May 30. He travels to each community on listed dates.
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James Schwebach
Elroy
Wilton
Kendall
Tomah
Indian Creek
Lynton
North Creek
Big River
Czerne
Ellsworth
Clayfield
el Paso
Spring Valley
St. Joseph's Cathedral
la Crosse
Sublimation of War Heroes Sparks Patriotism Debate
Chicago May 3. Mrs. Fannie Fern Andrews of Boston urged teachers to oppose what she called false patriotism in public schools during a meeting preceding the second national peace congress. The remark about a girl wanting a kiss is noted as an unrelated aside.
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Chicago
Fannie Fern Andrews
Boston
Felgate Not Found With Eight Deputies in La Crosse
The La Crosse rumor claimed Game and Fish Warden Harry P. Felgate brought eight deputies to the bottoms opposite the city to warn hunters. The April Tribune report proved he was in town on personal business with no deputies. Felgate is praised as a square, fearless officer who has earned respect among river fishermen and hunters.
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la Crosse
Harry P. Felgate
Winona
the Tribune
Felgate
Minnesota
Rural free delivery roads must be kept in repair
The postal department warns rural free delivery patrons that failure to maintain highways risks loss of service. Some patrons keep roads passable, others are indifferent, and drivers may skip routes when roads are impassable. Postmasters are instructed to alert residents.
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Postal Department
Len Andhn Mnijhe E23
Road repairs urged by proper authorities in six days
Authorities must report within six days on actions taken to repair roads. If no improvements are made the government will consider withdrawing service.
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Buick Motor Company
Flint
Mich
Dewitt
Buick
Chalmers
Pope
Stoddard
Thomas-Six
Locomobile
Chevrolet
Pickens
Treat Spring as a Friend You Must Learn to Trust
A reflective column advises approaching spring with cautious openness, likening the season to a friend you have not yet learned to trust. The piece urges patience, gradual engagement with renewal, and awareness of lingering uncertainties before embracing warmer days.
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Wisconsin News
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