Vilas Will Endows Wisconsin University With 30 Million
Col. William F. Vilas dies in Madison and leaves an estate of 2 to 3 million in trust for his widow and daughter with annual income. Half to be reinvested until 20 million, then quarter reinvested until 26 million, after which all income goes to the University of Wisconsin to fund endowment and buildings. The plan includes Henry Nilas theater and ten professorships with pensions and scholarships.
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Madison
Wis
University of Wisconsin
William F. Vilas
United States
Cleveland
Vilas
Col. Vilas
Henry Nilas
University
Anna M. Vilas
Mary Esther Vilas Hanks
Henry Vilas
Pittsburg
L. M. Hanks
Shovel Duel Ends in Arrest in Chippewa Falls
In Chippewa Falls Wisconsin on September 7 John Pruher and Thomas Malarkey clashed over a shovel with Pruher attempting to seize it. Malarkey swung at Pruher who blocked with his own shovel as bystanders intervened and Malarkey was placed under arrest.
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Chippewa Falls
Wis
John Pruher
Thomas Malarkey
Pruher
Malarkey
Pooled Tobacco Sales Push Wisconsin Equity Pool
The Wisconsin branch of the American Society of Equity reports a second sale of 750 cases of binder rags and table fillers totaling about 15000 dollars. The first sale from the pool brought in around 50000 dollars and the group expects an average price of 12 cents per pound across all pooled tobacco in the state. The 1908 crop pooling is advancing with some pools nearing closure.
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Madison
Wis
Wisconsin
American Society of Equity
Wisconsin Equity News Today
Methodists Meet At Ashland Wisconsin Conference
The West Wisconsin conference session will convene at Ashland’s First Methodist church on Wednesday Sept 9. It marks the annual meeting and covers the west half of the state including Eau Claire La Crosse Platteville Madison and Ashland districts.
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Washburn
Wis
Methodist Episcopal Conference
Ashland
West Wisconsin
Eau Claire
Ashland la Crosse
Platteville
Madison
Loop-The-Loop Artist Slain in Street Fair Accident
Charles Van Norman, 23, a performer at a Racine street fair, was fatally injured during a leap the gap and high bicycle dive act when a boy pulled a guy wire. He rode toward a water tank, went off course, hit the tank, and suffered internal injuries. Five thousand spectators witnessed the tragedy. He was taken to a hospital and is expected to die.
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Racine
Wis
Charles van Norman
van Norman
Colleges Shift Openings Due to Labor Day Observance
In the Mississippi Valley Jesuit colleges led by Marquette University shift their year opening from the first Monday in September to Labor Day. Examinations for conditioned or under-credited students occur Monday with actual class work starting Tuesday and registration on Tuesday, with full classes beginning Wednesday.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Mississippi Valley
Society of Jesus
Marquette University
Wisconsin Man Lost in a Storm
Albert Norman, driving near Tilden, became lost in a sandstorm. His horse and rig skidded into a ditch, and he was struck unconscious by lightning while awaiting the storm’s abatement. Farmers found him early morning. no permanent injury anticipated.
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Chippewa Falls
Wis
Tilden
Albert Norman
Stranger Draws Gun in Saloon Foiled by Sheriff
In Oconto Wisconsin a stranger asked for a drink then balked at paying. When ejected he drew a revolver to shoot Henry Dagen, but Sheriff George Dagen arrived and placed the man under arrest.
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Oconto
Wis
Henry Dagen
Dagen
George Dagen
State News Briefs From Wisconsin towns
The Marinette report notes the chamber of commerce holds 54769.47 dollars. Sheboygan recounts a Humane Agent campaign against fake beggars including a 16 year old posing as a 70 year old organ grinder from Milwaukee. Wausaukee reports 3000 sheep on 1440 acres. Fond du Lac seeks Kidnapper Max Goll alias James Brown. Grand Rapids detains a man claiming Kentucky roots for sanity review with whiskey bottles on him.
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State Board of Health
Milwaukee
Wausaukeee
Ned Wilson
Louis
Carl A. Redeman
Wausau
Jacob Slimmer
Fond DU Lac
Max Goll
James Brown
Andrew Clemmins
Grand Rapids
Johnnes Davidson
Kentucky
Unprecedented Chinese Enrollment at Wisconsin University
Registrar W. D. Hiestand states a record number of Chinese students will attend the University of Wisconsin this year. The university is praised as the best school for Chinese students in the U.S. by Minister Wu Tingfang in Washington, and foreign student interest continues to grow.
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Madison
Wis
University of Wisconsin
W. D. Hiestand
Badger
Wu Ting Fang
Washington
Wisconsin
Orient
South America
Wisconsin Deaf Association elects officers at convention
The Wisconsin Association of the Deaf closed its eleventh triennial convention at the Blatz hotel with H. B. Punkett of Milwaukee named president. Other officers include Miss Enga Anderson of Union Grove as fire vice president Henry M. ONeil of La Crosse as second vice president Mrs. Charles Reed of Menominee as secretary Emil Weller of Chicago as treasurer. A five member committee was appointed to study the feasibility of a home for the aged deaf.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Wisconsin Association of the Deaf
Blatz
H. B. Punkett
Enga. Anderson
Union Grove
Henry M. O'Neil
la Crosséy
Charles Reed
Mena
Emil Weller
Chicago
Plunker
Warren Robinson
Phillip S. Engelhardt
Fred J. Neesam
Mines
Grout
Whitlock Died After Lingering Illness At 63
J M Whitlock of Dakota Minnesota died September 3 after a lingering cancer illness. He leaves a widow and son from Minot North Dakota two brothers and four sisters. Services were held Friday at 2 pm and burial at Dakota cemetery. Nearby notes mention relatives visiting families in Anoka Trace and Minneapolis and two students returning to Winona normal school.
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J. M. Whitlock
Minot
North Dakota
Dakota Cemetery
Ettie Macumber
Anoka
Minn
D. W. Peters
F. Brown
Robert
Ina Wilkinson
Nellie Winters
Winona
Great State Fair Officially Opens in Wisconsin
Thousands stream into State Fair Park marking the opening of Wisconsin s greatest state fair with crowds eager for exhibits and events on day one.
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Minnesota
Milwaukee
Wis
State Fair Park
Wisconsin
Fishmonger's Boy Learns Caution From Lady Advice
A fishmonger’s boy accepts the warning that a person’s company shapes them. The Lady counsels to beware of associates as Abboy’s fate hints at influence from companions, while the boy admits lifelong familiarity with fish yet lack of swimming skill.
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Abboy
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