Milwaukee Fire Destroys Seaman Building Floors Supplies
Milwaukee fire likely started by oil-saturated waste near the Seaman building at 173 319 Milwaukee street. It caused between 715000 and 20000 in damage to floors and contents, with the Milwaukee Drug Co on the third floor suffering major losses from water and ruined stock valued around 15000, insured for 8000.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Seaman
Milwaukee Street
Milwaukee Drug Company
Drug Company
Fortune Left for Old School Marm
In Mankato Minnesota on May 26 a possible inheritance awaits the daughter of Wesley Reynolds, once a county school teacher. Mrs C S Jackson of Sigourney Iowa seeks the woman and has traced her to the county.
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Mankato, Minn
Wesley Reynolds
C. 8S. Jackson
Sigourney
Iowa
Weather Predictions Hint at Rainy Day Cores
A weather column suggests even forecasters keep a rainy day forecast in mind and emphasizes cautious planning for expected showers ahead.
Lawrence University Lenient Ruling on Fraternity Dances
At Lawrence University Beta Sigma and Theta Phi fraternities face faculty sanctions for dance rule violations. Members must apologize publicly, sign statements to abide by regulations, lose social privileges for the term, and seniors take final exams. If apologies are refused, disbandment for the next semester is possible. The ruling, though light, impacts three weeks of campus social life before commencement.
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Appleton, Wis
Beta Sigma
Theta Phi
Lawrence University
Plantz
Lawrence
Beloit Builds A Glider Aeroplane Near Beloit
Beloi t Wis May 26 The first aeroplane in the region is being made by Hiram Morgan son of F W Moreen the Chierge millionaire whose country home lies near the city. The machine weighs 65 pounds with a 21 foot main plane and 18 foot tail. It is a glider designed by Will Avery of the Chicago Athletic club who has built several aeroplanes.
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Beloit
Wis
Hiram Morgan
F. W. Moreen
Chierge
Will Avery
Chicago Athletic Club
June 1909 Low Fares Chicago to New York and East
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad offers low round trip fares from Chicago to New York City and other eastern destinations for the entire month of June 1909. Return limit thirty days with stop-overs at Pittsburgh Washington Baltimore and Philadelphia. For information contact B. N. Austin Chicago and R. C. Haase St Paul Minn.
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Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Chicago
New York City
Pittsburg
Washington
Baltimore
Philadelphia
B. N. Austin
Bunco Bill Gets $500 On Old Game
Milwaukee police seek two smooth strangers after Andrew Sherrer of 730 Sixth street reports losing 500 dollars to an army game con. He had won 3000 dollars, then cashed a 50 dollar check from his son to cover losses, only to find the tin box emptied and filled with sawdust and a farewell note from Gold Brick Bill.
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Milwaukee
Andrew Sherrer
Sixth Street
Sherrer
Bunco
Arbogast Murder Case Faces Vigorous Defense
In St Paul Minnesota speculation swirls as widow Mina Arbogast is reportedly rearrested amid claims of police agents and a grand jury inquiry. The defense hires Pierce Butler and firm How Butler Mitchell to mount an adept, aggressive strategy against possible indictment of other family members.
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ST. Paul
Minn
Arbogast
Louis Arbogast
Mina Arbogast
How
Butler & Mitchell
William Mitchell
Pierceutler
Pierce Butler
West
Chamberlain Stomach and Liver Tablets Delight Users
The article praises Chamberlain Stomach and Liver Tablets for their purgative effect and claims they improve body and mind health, leaving users joyful and satisfied with the results.
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Chamberlain
Did Rich Farmer Attempt Murder in Minnesota Home
August Brehmer a wealthy Rochester farmer and landowner is in custody charged with assault with intent to kill. He allegedly drew a revolver aimed at his own chest then turned the weapon on his housekeeper Mrs Alfrietta Depew before firing twice more as Lee Stockton intervened and knocked him down.
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Rochester, Minn
Montana Rancher Robbed in St Paul Penny Game
A ranchman from Montana arrived in St Paul with 125 dollars and met two strangers at Union depot who lured him into a penny matching scam. The men identified as Charles Wilson and Frank Brown were arrested in the Midway district after the trick left the rancher penniless. Detectives measured them in the Bertillon room and linked them to aliases Texis Broncho and The Mile-a-Minute-Kid.
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ST. Paul, Minn
Andrew Urdahl
Mondock
Mont
St. Paul
Lexington Park
Union Depot
Urdahl
Prior Avenue
Midway District
Charles Wilson
Frank Brown
Jim Murnane
Bertillon
Oshkosh Girl's Jew Husband Dies by Own Action
Mau rice Rosenfeld aged 26 son of Michael Rosenfeld a wealthy Chicago Jew was found dead by a bullet in a Griswold house room Detroit May 26. The coroner ruled death by his own action. He had married Verna Hale of Oshkosh three weeks earlier despite his parents' strong objections over her Christian faith.
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Detroit
Mich
Maurice Rosenfeld
Michael Rosenfeld
Chicago
Griswold House
Rosenfeld
Verna FE. Hale
Oshkosh
Wis
Carload of Chicago babies to be distributed in three cities
Neenah Wisconsin May 26 announcement that a carload of babies from Chicago will be distributed in Neenah Menasha and Appleton within a week. Homes have been provided for the waifs.
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Neenah, Wis
Chicago
Neenah, Menasha
Appleton
Stair and Brosig in Another Street Quarrel ends in Custody
William Stair and Wenzel Brosig again quarrelled yesterday. Stair is jailed in the city jail after a dispute escalated to police intervention. Stair is known as a litigious resident and faces possible commitment to state prison in Judge Brindley's court for repeat offenses.
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William Stair
Wenzel Brosig
Stair
Hastile
Wenzel
Brosig
A girl’s evasive kiss admission in a coy confession
A coy line reveals a girl who prefers not to admit kissing unless she denies it. The remark hints at secrecy and social games around affection. The exchange centers on how honesty and perception shape high school romance dynamics.
Aero vacuum wagon promotion in La Crosse shown by Milwaukee firm
Mr L D Matchette of the American Air Cleaning Co Milwaukee demonstrates the Aero portable vacuum wagon in La Crosse to recruit buyers or investors for permanent local service. He will clean some homes to prove the machine’s value, with short stay and call inquires via Wilson boarding house. Also reviews praise for Heir to the Hoorah and Woodnut Stock royalty productions highlighting local theater enthusiasm.
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United States
Wilson Boarding House
la Crosse
L. D. Matorette
American Air Cleaning CO
Milwaukee
Wis
L. D. Matchette
Matchette
Wilson
Heir to the Hoorah Presented by Woodruff Stock Co
The Woodruff Stock company staged Heir to the Hoorah last night at the La Crosse theater. The lively production drew an audience, showcasing local talent and midwestern humor in a small city venue.
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Woodruff Stock Company
la Crosse Theater
Rexall Kidney Remedy Ad Promises Cure or Free Trial
C T Erhart offers Rexall Kidney Remedy with a personal guarantee. If the treatment fails to cure kidney and urinary ailments, the medication used during the trial is covered, and customers pay nothing. Available in two sizes, 50c and 1.00, at 431 Main Street with Behart.
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C. T. Erhart
Rexall
O. T. Behart
Main Street
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Oxford
Ferguson McKinney
Goodbie
Cameron House
Rumford
Knight
Jane M. Knight
Racine, Wis
Erhart
OLD “School Marm
Wisconsin News
R. C. Haase
Minnesota
Northwest
Relia
Montana
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