Wisconsin light plant set as model of modern power generation
The Wisconsin Light and Power Company unveils a new model generating station featuring Westinghouse Parsons turbines delivering 2300 volts, Babcock & Wilcox boilers at 225 psi and 150 degrees of superheat, 2132 horsepower, and Althryn condensers. A 102 inch by 180 foot smokestack, steel poles from the Pacific coast, and a comprehensive fuel and current monitoring system accompany the plant scheduled to open near June 1 in the former Loomis building for a five year tenure.
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Confederate Blue Patterns in Light and Dark Tones
A compact feature contrasts shimmering and dull hues in Confederate blue, noting light and dark patterns and the interplay of single and double textures in fabric or design.
La Crosse Wins In 14 Innings Over Green Bay
La Crosse, leading the state league with a .750 mark, won a 14 inning battle over Green Bay 4 to 3 after a rain soaked game. Slippery mud hampered play and wet balls aided errors and hitting in a dramatic finish.
Beloit and Oshkosh tilt yields mixed results in Wis. May day
In Oshkosh Wisconsin on May 16 Beloit defeated Oshkosh with 5 runs while pitching featured wild pitches and passed balls. The game included two base hits by Syl Kowski and strategic double plays Donnelly to Ramsey to Konetchy and Jones to Dodge to Konetchy. Corcoran allowed eight hits and four strikeouts, while Jones gave up three hits and four strikeouts. The time of the game was 2:15.
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Beloit defeats Oshkosh in low-scoring contest
Beloit shut out Oshkosh 4 to 0 with a third inning wild throw accounting for a Beloit score and Beloit adding four runs in the seventh. Attendance 800. Batteries Oshkosh Cramer and Dolan. Beloit More and Buckwalter. The two teams meet again tomorrow. Also Wausau beat Freeport 6 to 1 with an unearned run in the seventh. Lee earned the win with 9 strikeouts.
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Oshkosh
Cramer
Dolan
More
Buckwalter
Pioneer Band Leader Dead
SHEBOYGAN WIS May 16 Charles Bonniwell age 99 oldest resident of Sheboygan and leader of Wisconsin s first band died at grandchildren home. He was the sole survivor of the Bonniwell band started with six members in 1837 in Mequon Ozaukee County.
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Charles Bonniwell
Shebogan
Wisconsin
Bonniwell
Mequon
Ozaukee
Board Wins Handles for Coffins and Pu basic Wis History
GREEN BAY Wisconsin May 16 The Brown county board says paupers will be buried in coffins with handles. They increased the paupers coffins appropriation from five to seven dollars and fifty cents each.
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Green Bay
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Brown County
Senator Merton Poised to Resume Duties Next Week
Waukesha Wisconsin May 16 If Senator Ernst Merton continues to improve he will be able to resume legislative duties next week.
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Waukesha
Wis
Ernst Merton
Waller Elected Captain of Wisconsin Track Team
Madison May 16 Frank Waller Wisconsin's crack quarter miler was elected captain of the Wisconsin track team to succeed Breitkreutz. Waller is a sophomore at the university and has run for Wisconsin since entering.
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Madison
Frank Waller
Wisconsin
Breitkreutz
Waller
Free Lecture Expounds Christian Science by Authorized Lecturer
The annual free lecture of First Church of Christ Scientist of this city will be delivered by an authorized lecturer, presenting to the public a concise exposition of Christian Science and its teachings. The event invites all residents to attend and learn about the church's beliefs and practices.
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First Church of Christ Scientist
Lecture at theater Friday 19 May by Edward A. Kimball
Edward A. Kimball of the First Church of Christ Scientist in Boston is chosen speaker for a free public lecture at the theater Friday evening May 19. Announcement cards have been sent, and as usual the event is free to all.
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Edward A. Kimball
Christian Science
Church of Christ Scientist
Boston
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