Hunters in Wisconsin Woods Fire Upon Men Near Chippewa Falls
In Chippewa Falls area and Merrillan on November 16, hunters discharged firearms injuring Oscar Sprague and wounding George McHaffie who was shot at four times while deer hunting. McHaffie’s cap was struck, and Brenson reports being fired upon near Riverview.
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Merrillan
Wis
Oscar Sprague
Bruce Mound
Chippewa Falls
George McHaffie
Keystone
McHaffie
C. F. Brenson
Riverview
Hunter slays albino white deer near Manitowish
Paul Van Dyke of Duluth Minnesota shot a rare white deer seen in the Manitowish area. An Indian guide, alarmed by the killing, wrestled the hunter into submission before others arrived. The guide feared a dire omen for his tribe. The animal, an albino, will be mounted.
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Rhinelander
Wis
Manitowish
Paul van Dyke
Duluth
Minn
Juvenile Burglary Case In Cincinnati Ends in Court
James Stapleton aged 6 is taken to the juvenile court after a string of petty crimes. He started by stealing a neighbor's canary for $1, then held up a boy his size and took 50 cents. A witness testified to the bird robbery, but the judge ordered custody at the juvenile court for public safety.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
James Stapleton
James
J. A. Caldwell
Indians trap by clever rule ends in arrest
Six unsuspecting Indians were arrested by game wardens in Crandon Wisconsin on November 16 for shooting deer out of season. The officers lured them by asking to buy deer and offered $17 for two specimens. After the deer were brought to the hang site the men were taken into custody.
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Crandon
Wis
Never-failing cold remedy with sarsaparilla whiskey mix
An advertisement claims a formula to cure an acute cold in 24 hours. The recipe uses one ounce Compound Syrup of Sarsaparilla, one ounce Toris Compound, and one half pint of whiskey, shaken and dosed every four hours, with ingredients available at any drug store.
Native tribesmen jailed over fines
Report notes tribesmen, accompanied by their squaws and papooses, in jail for inability to pay a $25 fine assessed against each.
First Ice Claims Another Victim in Baraboo
In Baraboo Wisconsin on November 16 a 10 year old boy, son of Martin Berg the Larson shoe factory foreman, drowned after attempting to skate on thin ice. The sheet gave way and he disappeared beneath the water before help arrived.
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Baraboo
Wis
Martin Berg
Larson Shoe Factory
State Treasurer Seeks Civil Service Law Changes
Madison Wis Nov 16 state treasurer Dahl plans in his annual report to the governor to urge revisions to the state civil service law that would grant heads of agencies greater control over personnel decisions and staffing.
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Madison, Wis
Dahl
State departments seek greater power over employees
A discussion notes that state departments aim to expand authority in discharging employees, arguing current powers are insufficient and broader discretion is necessary for effective governance.
Ashland banquet to push harbor improvement claims
Under the Ashland Advancement association a banquet is planned for November 19 to promote harbor improvement efforts. Invitations go to Senator Stephenson Congressman Morse and Maj G D Fitch of Duluth.
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Ashland
The
Advancement Association
Stephenson
Morse
G. D. Fitch
Duluth
Appleton
A. W. Bryant
Wood County Telephone System
Quebec
Fond DU Lac
Fond du Lac County Board
Register of
Berlin
Missionary Rev Alfred Johansson to Be Installed Pastor
The Rev Alfred Johansson, three years a missionary of the Swedish Lutheran church in India and Japan, will be installed as pastor of the Swedish Lutheran church in Kenosha next Tuesday evening. The Rev Henry Linder, president of Augustana synod, will preside over the installation.
State case against Dell unfolds in Marinette
In Marinette Wisconsin on November 16 the state presses forward with charges against Dell in a courtroom action. Details are limited in this fragmented report.
Oborn Murder Trial Jury Likely to Return Verdict
Oborn faces a murder charge as the jury deliberates the sanity phase. The state's expert Dr. Richard Dewey of Milwaukee testified that Oborn is not or has not been insane, including at the time of the alleged murder, based on a hypothetical question.
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Oborn
Richard Dewey
Milwaukee
Golden Wedding Celebration Honors Straches at Mormon Coulee
Friday night Mr and Mrs F Strache were surprised at their home in Mormon Coulee for a golden wedding anniversary. The event drew children grandchildren and friends who presented gifts as the home sparkled with decorations and a late supper followed by music and dancing until midnight.
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F. Strache
Mormon Coulee
Strastl Couple Marked By Long Life In Eighties
An elderly couple, Mr. and Mrs. Strastl, celebrated their health and longevity in a social gathering. The report lists a large group of attendees including Messrs. Joe Balzer Sr and Jr, F C, Victor Kimp, Joe Shams, Nick Nedacorn, Peter corn, G Kunert, Henry Strasche, Balzer family members, and several others, highlighting the extended family and friends present.
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Strastl
Joe Jr
Joe Balzer, Sr
F. C
Victor Kimp
Jao Juning
Joe & Bick
L. Kriebick
Joe Schické
Thoms
G. Kunert
Joe Shams
Yohn
Nick Nedacorn
Peter Corn
Henry Strasche
Hicks
Alesius Balzer
Ge Zer
Bernard Balzer
Charles
Fire destroys home dog saved by owner in blaze
In Antigo Wisconsin on November 16 William Bentley woke to fire burning his home second floor. He saved his dog after being awakened by a man in the room who shoved the animal out and pulled him to safety as flames engulfed the interior.
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Antigo
Wis
William Bentley
Eal
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