Wisconsin Fire Losses Highlight Preventable Blazes and Inspections
Fire Marshal Clem P. Host reports Wisconsin endured 2,983 fires causing about 125000 in property losses, with 112 deaths last year. Massive fire waste blamed on carelessness, urging stricter enforcement. 6,060 buildings inspected in 26 cities, 1489 orders issued to remove hazards. Also notes state education, naturalization, and public health updates.
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Clem P. Host
Prads
Ita
Most
Host
We Consin
Wisconsin
Wiecorwin
Mummy Jis' Waitin' and the End of the Old South Roars
Southern writer laments antebellum days as old black mammy remains symbolize a vanished South. The piece contrasts crumbling mansions with modern Dixie farming, praising the mammy’s enduring love and loyalty while noting social change and the fading plantation era.
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Atlanta
Dixie
King Cotten
Summer White House Sport on Harlakenden Estate
A view of the tennis court at the Harlakenden estate, the summer White House of the first citizen, where athletic presidential daughters are seen at their pastime and where many notables in state and society are expected to mingle during the summer.
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Harlakenden
Boston
White House
Frogs Lead A Wandering Migration Through Klamath Falls Streets
Thousands of frogs known as bullfrogs and striped tadpoles moved through Klamath Falls toward Lake Ewatna, crossing streets in a solemn spring procession. The mass migration appeared annually after a memorial event, then vanished the next day as the frogs continued their mysterious journey.
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Klamath Falls
Ore
Wogel
Thirrty
Lake Ewatna
Lanwth Lake
Ume
Duet
Macadan
Preacher Davidson Renounces Church in Monticello Fire
In Charlottesville Virginia Rev Charles Steel Davidson once known as The Little Minister in Brooklyn burned his vestments and prayer book at Monticello home of Jefferson. He issued a newspaper statement renouncing the church as the heaven of aristocracy and declaring he will preach for all the people.
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Charlottesville
Charles Steel Davidson
Brooklyn
Monticello
Jefferson
Davidson
New York Man Granted Name Change to Bartlett
Edward D. Onlon obtained permission from Justice Guy to change his name to Bartlett. The applicant claimed the name Edwin lacked protection and his current name drew ridicule and sarcasm from peers as a reason for the change.
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New York
Edward D. Onlon
Justice Guy
Bartlett
Foxes
Danter
First Woman Bank President in Japan Featured Grandmother
In a 1912 profile, Tokio-Mine Kin Seno is celebrated as Japan’s first and only woman bank president. The article notes her age, born 1842, and her family‑run bank where relatives serve as directors and auditors. It highlights her conservative, prudent approach to finance and her pride in blending native customs with European influences.
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Kin Seno
Japan
Toklo
Iew
Tie
Bank Foat Eral
Mme. Leno
Suka
Isaburo
Mme
Leno
Cs Wk
Bull
Hokkaido
Insular
Diana Roams Woods In Sharon Nature Movement
In Sharon Massachusetts the mythic figure Diana inspires a Back to Nature movement among women. The scene evokes gauzy drapery and mythological imagery as participants attend the School of Ahythmetic Expresssor and embrace nature themed rituals.
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Sharon
Mags
Wisconsin News Terse Summary From Various Cities
Appleton reports the death of Mary Bloch prompting arrest of William Klein on a statement. Racine notes Labor Day tag days to benefit the labor council city charity and playground funds. Vau Claire reveals a reorganized business association with listed officers. Milton Madison and other towns report fires heat threshing accidents and civic notices. Neenah lists Dr. E. Wentworth’s death. Madison mentions a wild animal sighting near Oregon. Appleton uncovers attic fruit theft at Northwestern station. Manitowoc details forged check case. Wausau covers school building plans and openings. Marmette recalls the 1887 fire. Madison lists a civil service secretary offer in California.
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Racine Trades and Labor Council
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Hau Claire Business Men's Association
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A. P. Hansen
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Enaman
Owen
Bate
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Ruby Stare
Philip Dix
la Crosse
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W. H. Fisher
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Arother Stu
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CE. Wentworth
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Clark Hospitat
Finois
Madison
Oregon
Glenwood
Oscar Preikm
Preikm
Sheboygan
Sheboynep Falls
Autoisis Fara
Sheboygan Falls
Quiner
Alexander
W. Randall
Marinetta
Isvac Stephenson
Senator Stephenson
Northwestern Railroad
Lhé Bagage
Northwestern
Manitowoc
Wapun
E. B
Woods
Waupum
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