Wisconsin Happenings of Murky Years and Ventures
A sprawling Wisconsin roundup reports Mrs. Patrick Lyons’s estate share, saloon license activity in Rhinelander, a $500 reward for a fatal assault on George Donley, land sales near Randolph, mine ownership shifts, and varied local events from Black River to Green Bay. It details Beijing-style trade movers, river pilots, beermaking, sugar refining plans, and public notices ahead of September elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick J. Lyons
Martha Gritin
Stevens Point
Rhinelander
Internal Revenue
Boon Ada
Philipp Kay
George Donley
Reedsburg
Dodge County
Iowa
Pendall
Randolph
Klontat
Republic District
Bates Iron Company
Viomas JB. Withrow
Abraham Lincoln
la Crosse
Mississipp River
Rock County
Walworth County
L. L. Oldhan
Oliver Grant
Janesville
Green Bay Caloons
Rahr
Hochgrove
Supreme Court
Green Bay Sugar Refining Company
Charles A. Enstow
William T. Aron
George E. Hawks
Lodi
Rex Wintor
Wisconsin
Als
Merlin Wall
Sophie Gudden
Oshkosh
Consumers’ League
Vincent J
Prychla
Sixth Marines
Quantico
Myers
Prychia
Bourches
Chateau- Thierry
Wisconsin Valley Electric Comany
City of
Merrill
Rail Shopmen Renew Pledges Amid Strike Fallout
About 500 rail road shopmen met in Gary and Chicago renewing their vow to strike until wage demands are met. Reports claim 150000 workers affected nationwide with 10000 in Gary facing shutdown of eight of US Steel’s furnaces, risking broader Gary steel plant closures if the dispute continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Greenwood Avenue
Cole
J. L. Cotling
Pat
M. Ty. Yawver
Hunter
Hines
Lresiene Wilson
Hanter
le Auys
Gary
United States Steel Corporation
Gary Steel
Juugiry
Tobacco Prohibition Campaign by National WCTU
Miss Anna Adams Gordon, president of the WCTU, states the organization is campaigning for a constitutional amendment to ban the manufacture and sale of tobacco. She notes a forty year effort against alcohol narcotics and now tobacco, with education in public and Sunday schools and literature circulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Anna Adams Gordon
W. CG
T. UL
U S Exports Reach Record $7.22 Billion in Fiscal Year
Washington reports exporters reached a record total of 7 220 084 207 for the year ending June 30 with June exports at 918 252 143. The net trade balance favored the United States stood at 3 003 876 582 on imports totaling 3 129 207 ara.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ayr
United States
Department of Commerce
Bela Kun Reaches Vienna Amid Armistice Tensions
Bela Kun, former leader of Hungary, reportedly arrived in Vienna as a fireman on a freight train. He is said to be at the Hungarian station with acquiescence from the German and Austrian governments as political climate shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
Bela Kun
Hungary
Patash in Pennsylvania Reported by Philadelphia North American
The Philadelphia North American quotes Col. Henry C. Demming state geologist stating that pat ash in large commercial quantities has been found in Tioga County Pennsylvania near the New York state line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Philadephia
Philadelphia North American
Henry C. Demming
Toga County
New York State
Ford declares Edsel refused commissions for war service
Henry Ford testified that he took responsibility for Edsel Ford’s war work exemption and said his son wanted to enlist but could do more good in the factory. He described offers of commissions rejected by Edsel and outlined aims to raise wages and lower prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Clemens
Mich
Henry Ford
Bia Seaven
Edsel Ford
Mr. Ford
United States Senate
Ford Motor Company
Tribune
Sounsel
Ford
Frei
Mr. Nord
Pord
Cure for Dysentery and Miscellaneous Financial Items
A reminiscence of Chamberlain's Calico and Diarrhoea Remedy saving a child in Des Moines and a long ledger of July 1919 balances, expenses, salaries, and vendors including Mild Herald printing and various businesses. The document closes with the August 1 1919 balance and clerk J Kraus's signature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashland
Kansas
Chamberlain
Nashville
Wiliam Whitelaw
Des Moines
Iowa
W. T. Pond
P. J. Kraus
Eeenth
Trierweiler, Bros
Soo Line
Krasin Bros
Mild
Herald
Marshfield Times
Sexton-Demgen Drug Co
Adler Opera Bouse
Ental
Wisconsin Coal & Back
Ceal
Michael Berg
Marshield Flumbings& Heating Co
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Oneida
Arthur Swizs
J. W. Swift
Darlington
Laredo
Tex
Philippines
la Mottes
Lake Shishubo
Kuma
Rhinglander
John W. McLoughlin
B. O. Larsen
Esther Hanson
Grand Rapids
Wausau
Rothschild
Plainfield
Zamzow
Fond du Lac
Mandlaoa
University of Wisconsin
M.C. A
City Association
China
Brown
Manitowoc
Kewaunee
Door
Portage
Elien
Arthur Hamilon
DeForest Canning Company
Ray Jack McMahon
Emilyle Schueler
Texas
Village of Freedom
William Vandenburg
Peter Vandenburg
Peter Conrad
John Orth
Kenosha
Industrial Commission
Madison
Joseph A. Becker
State Department of Agricultce
New York
Knvie
Indiana
Ohio
Jacob Babento
Joe Sehnilevickt
Benton
Waupun
Kantz
Toen
Hazel Green
Kittoe
Ind
U. S
Edsel
Himn
Norshfield Telephone Exchange
Bexton-Demgen Drug Co
H. Ebbe & Co
Normington Bros
Eau Claire Bk
Sta. Co
A.B Dick Co
Hans Bille
Poe
John A. Dans
West
Ce A
H. Buchmiller
ELL
P. Go
L. D. Dans Jewelry Co
J. Kraus
Pittsville
Robert F. Buggs
Wis
Magee Street
H. Welton
John Seubert
City Baill
National Medical Institute
Milwaukee
THE
Professional Directory Physicians
DRS. VE
J.B. Vedder
B. Edwards
Raal
New State Bank
A & RR Williame
Sexton
F. J. Chaney & Co
Toledo
Hall
B. J. Cheney & CO
Drugelste
Tc. Halle Family
C.B. Edwards
New State Bank Bldg
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