Wisconsin Briefs In Brief News Roundup
Fire rumors hint incendiarism as blazes erupt in three buildings in quick succession. Eau Claire reports city taxes this year exceed 1907 by 33 389.34 dollars. Rev S G Ruegg returns from Europe and the Far East after a 22000 mile tour. plans to resume pastorate in January. Dunn County institute set for Colfax on Nov 27 with farm exhibit and premiums from local businessmen. Madison records failed attempts to secure speakers to fill Col Waterson’s canceled date. Gov Johnson slated to speak Jan 9 on Landmarks of Liberty.
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Eau Claire
Fond DU Lac
S. G. Ruegg
Congregational Church
Stockbridge
Winnebago District
Christian Endeavor
Europe
Far East
Menomonie
Dunn County Agricultural School
Colfax
Madison
Gov. Johnson
Minnesota
Gov
Folk
Missouri
Jacob Ri
Catsup Makers Seek Injunction Over Benzoate
Williams Brothers of Detroit and Curtice Brothers of Rochester sue in federal court in Wisconsin to halt state suits against sellers of catsups and sweet pickles containing benzoate of soda. They argue federal procurement rules and a Roosevelt commission study justify delaying enforcement until report. The court asked for a delay until the commission reports, with attorneys Baldwin Grosvenor and Jackson handling the case.
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Madison, Wis
Williams Brothers Company
Detroit
Curtice Brothers Company
Rochester
N. Y
Western District
Wisconsin
J. Q. Emery
Emery
Sanborn
Roosevelt
Army
Navy
Willis Baldwin
Elliot O. Grosvenor
Russell Jackson
Cheerful Sinners and Sour Saints Debate Morality
A compact reflection compares upbeat sinners with dour saints, exploring how tone and behavior shape moral judgment. The piece weighs happiness against rigidity, suggesting kindness can offset vice while zealotry may magnify harm.
Former Senator Shot in Wisconsin Hunting Accident
Former State Senator Julius E. Roehr was accidentally shot in the left shoulder during a hunting trip near Trout Lake in Minocqua. A fellow hunter fired the shot, striking Roehr. Chief John T. Janssen narrowly escaped a similar hit. Roehr was taken to Milwaukee hospital where doctors say only danger is blood poisoning.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Julius E. Roehr
Trout Lake
Minocqua
John T. Janssen
James A. Wright
Merrill
Roehr
Milwaukee Hospital
Jersch Guilty in Second Degree
Milwaukee jurors found Robert Jersch guilty of murder in the second degree for the spring shooting death of Valentine Boschke in Municipal court. Attorney Michael Bienski moved for a stay and arrest of judgment, with a new trial motion due by December 5, carrying a potential prison term of 14 to 25 years.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Robert Jersch
Michael Bienski
Jersch
Valentine Boschke
La Crosse Women Enter Campaign for Red Cross Stamps
Wisconsin Anti-Tuberculosis association leads Red Cross stamp drive to stamp out the great white plague. Local women and clubs join Milwaukee effort to sell 2 600 000 holiday greeting stamps by Jan 1. Urgent appeals go to all citizens to help push the campaign.
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Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Red Cross
Wisconsin Anti-Tuberculosis Association
Stamps Offered to Aid Tuberculosis Fund Drive
To assist in buying stamps for a fundraising effort, stamps cost one cent each. They mirror holiday greeting stickers used on gifts and letters, promoting awareness that tuberculosis can be cured. Applications should be sent to Stanley A. Douglas, 411 Goldsmith Building, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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Stanley A. Douglas
Goldsmith Building
Milwaukee
Wis
Doctor Accused Hints Blackmail in Neenah Suit
Miss Anna Bruehl of Menasha through guardian Charles Bruehl sues Dr. F B Mitchell of Neenah and Miss Ella Cass claiming $10,000 damages over an alleged assault scene between March 20 and July 3. The suit, filed in Neenah, cites sensational testimony and alleges blackmail by the defense while the girl is reported in a hospital.
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Neenah
Wis
F. B. Mitchell
Ella Cass
Anna Bruehl
Menasha
Charles Bruehl
Legal test for co‑employee law in Soo Road case
Chippewa Falls Wisconsin November 25 The validity of the co employee law will decide the case of W H Ladd against the Soo road Ladd seeks 39000 in damages for crane accident at Osceola August 8 1907 due to alleged engineer's improper operation Trial before Judge Luck with damages agreed at 9000 if the law is constitutional
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Chippewa Falls
Wis
W. H. Ladd
Soo Road
Osceola
Luck
County Board votes down county official pay abolition
MANITOWOC county board votes 31 to 1 to keep the fee system for compensating county officials and rejects establishing a county poor house after turning down a joint city plan. Other brief items note unidentified death in Superior, Kimberly incorporation petition, Beloit liquor license action, a Rockford church call decline, Janesville burglarious plea and new pastor appointment, and a Red Granite fire origin inquiry.
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Manitowoc
Superior
Appleton
Goodland
Kimberly
Beloit
Clinton
Clyde McGee
First Congregational Church
Rockford
St. Janesville
E. Reynolds
William Barrett
Janesville
John M. Bach
St. Bernard’s
Fair Oaks
Members pledge to raise money for year end expenses
Members of the First Presbyterian church have pledged themselves to raise money to defray year end expenses. The usual pre meeting collection will be avoided. The regular monthly league meeting elected W E Walker to replace J H.
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First Presbyterian Church
League
W. E. Walker
J. H
Church Trustees Eye Year End Fund Drive Progress
Needham resigned as the meeting noted. Treasurer B C Smith presented a report detailing the funds still required and the trustees desire to raise the amount before year’s start. After the session several selections were rendered by Miss Solon and supper was served.
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Needham
B. C. Smith
Acting President Roosevelt Seeks Admittance At White House
Teddy helper in D C as Bolestar Bonkowski alias Bonkovski, claimed from Poland Russia or Austria and Detroit presented at the White House main entrance on November 25 demanding admittance to assist the president in running the government. He was later admitted to the premises.
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Washington, D. C
Roosevelt
Bolestar Bonkowski
Poland
Russia
Austria
Detroit
White House
Bonkovski
Boots and boots add to a general’s odd demand
In the house of detention awaiting sanity ruling General Frederick D. Grant orders his servant to resole his mess boots. The servant, James, pays 35 cents, noting a corporal would have paid 50 cents if pay day were nearer. This quirk is recounted in The Circle.
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House of Detention
Frederick D. Grant
James
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