Unprovoked Shot Targets Man on Soo Line Box Car
Robert Holbrook, a Missouri man riding in an empty Soo Line box car, was shot in the face and back on the southbound freight near Spencer. He is hospitalized in Stevens Point with a serious spine wound and may recover. Police seek a 21-year-old, 5'8" man in light complexion who fled after the attack.
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Soo Line
Irvine
Stevens Point
Vine
Stanley
Chippewa Falls
Robert Holbrook
Holbrook
St. Joseph’s Hospital
la Mott
Missouri
le Heel
Owen
Marshfield
Rothschid
Tielbrook
Spencer
Mine la Motte
Man of Mystery Still Unidentified From Rib Lake
A man found unconscious on Rib Lake streets five weeks ago is slowly recovering at St. Joseph's hospital. He is about 22, speaks English, German and Polish, and mentions Hartford Connecticut and money in a bank there. He will not reveal his identity or how he arrived in Rib Lake.
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Rib Lake
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Hartford
Cold Night Spurs Affidavits as Thermometers Vary
Sunday night temperatures show wide discrepancies with reports of six to sixteen degrees below zero. The piece notes Jack Frost caused differing readings while rail service faced delays and travel stayed light as crews handled the extreme cold.
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Jack Frost
Tre
Jack Frosty
Everyore
Federal Weather Bureau
Chicago
Paul
Soo Line
Camp Douglas in Movies Delights Guard Freinds
Marshfield residents get their first look at parade ground as Cam p Douglas features in a film. Guards exchange smiles as locals tour the set. More shots showcase the grounds and staged military scenes.
Booster Session Results in Vote to Begin Work
Sarge gathering shows keen merchant interest as booster supporters back early work. Merchants express confidence in project and anticipate swift progress after the vote.
A Shares Profit Committee Named and Camp Douglas Training Shown
Citizens watched films of Camp Douglas at New Adler Opera House showing Wisconsin guardsmen training for emergencies. The event highlighted the guard’s strength and practical drills, contrasting with European troops and stressing readiness over ceremonial display. Separately, Marshfield business leaders met at the Commercial Club to plan immediate action, selecting a committee led by Mayor Felker and others to organize a local effort for improvement.
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Company A
Camp Douglas
Adler Opera House
Company A Ansiges
I Tt
Wisconsin
Lvat
Yano
Dill
Marchfield
Commercial Club
A. G Felker
John F. Cole
H. G. Hambright
Amos Roll
Thomas D. Spalding
Marshfield Banks
Harmony
A. G. Felker
Cole
Thomas Spalding
Canadian Cannon Shipment Threatens Neutrality Policy
American made long range cannons and heavy lifting gear, estimated 35 to 40 flat cars, reportedly routed via the Soo line toward Canada’s west coast. The Bethlehem Pennsylvania plant, led by Charles M. Schwab, supplied the guns for fortification expansion amid protests by Oshkosh residents J. J. Nigh and Henry Gustav, who were told by Secretary Bryan no neutrality violation occurred.
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Bryan
Asien
Soo Line
Bethlehem
Charles M. Schwab
J. J. Nigh
Henry Gustavua
Wilson
Free Coal for Chicago Poor by Fred Upham
Fred W Upham former Marshfield resident and head of Consumers company opens company coal yards to Chicago's poor. Certificates for fifty pounds of coal issued by clergy, clubs, charities, churches and newspapers with replenishment as needed until spring.
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Marshens Point Journal
Fred W. Upham
Marshfield
Stevens Point
Chicago
Upham
Consumers' Company
Coa
Consumers’ Company
Indian Days Operetta Shown by Lincoln School Children
Children of Lincoln School presented the operetta In Indian Days at the New Adler Opera House. Directed by Miss Eva McCune with assistance from Mrs. R.B. Williams, the performance netted a neat sum for Lincoln School necessities.
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New Adler Opera House
Lincoln School
Eva McCune
RB. Williams
Ashland woodmen paid sixteen dollars monthly
Ashland Wis December Special to The Times reports that woodmen are being paid sixteen dollars a month plus board, about half the previous year's wages. Yet many men are willing to work at this rate. Demand for woodmen is steady and could rise with more snow, suggesting activity may increase.
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Ashland
Wis
Helping Hand Plans Annual Distribution
The Helping Hand society organizes a Christmas aid drive to assist poor families in the city. Citizens who know eligible families should submit names to Mrs. J. C Hayward, with donations welcome from all supporters.
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Helping Hand Plans
Helping Hand Society
J. C Hayward
The Under Dog 18 Coming Soon at New Act House
The Under Dog, a four act drama by Rachael Marshall and Oliver Bailey, debuts at New Act Eroieta House on Thursday December 17 for one performance. It targets pastors teachers parents and social workers with entertainment and instructive drama. It promises clean gripping human interest and wholesome wit, differing from The Traffic by exploring a different phase of American life.
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Rachael Marshall
Oliver Bailey
Acteroieta House
Horse Case In Court Delayed To January 11
Trial of John Luis versus John Engeldinger and A P Cunningham in municipal court postponed to January 11. Luis alleges the men borrowed a horse with a promise to return within five days but the horse was not returned within thirty days.
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John Luis
John Engeldinger
A. P. Cunningham
Mr. Luis
Aleges
Company A Edges Stronger Opponent In Tough Defeat
Company A lost 42 24 to the strongest state team Company E at Fond du Lac in a lively game on Saturday night. Christensen refereed with four fouls on the home side and none on Fond du Lac. Next Wednesday at home, Company A aims to overturn the score.
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Company A
Company E
Fond du Lac
Christensen
Fogarty
Lapine
Hawkins
Longdin
Young
County Boards Push to Axe "Freak Laws" Across Wisconsin
Wisconsin county boards move to repeal and remove from statute books what they call freak and useless laws. Delegations may attend a central meeting in Appleton to draft a memorial for the legislature, with Outagamie and Winnebago counties already on board. Laws targeted include county boards of education and pike as game fish, plus numerous inspector provisions.
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Wisconsin
Torney
Board of Supervisors
Evry
Appleton
Outagami
Winnehage
County Boards of Education
Xmas Seal Sale Progress Slow This Year
Miss Shattuck of the High school leads the Christmas seal drive appointing four ward school teachers as sub managers responsible for Red Cross sales in their trades. Despite slow early activity receipts usually rise with the Christmas package rush.
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Miss Shattuck
Red Cross
City Council Adopts Half and Half Street-Paving Plan
Council votes 10 to 2 to assess Central avenue paving costs equally between property owners on both sides. Some prefer one-third city and one-third owner shares, while others urge Hospital street paving first and a curfew for smoke in the evenings. A smoke ordinance draft is to be prepared for next meeting.
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A -Ecial
Central Avenue
Thuss
Guckenberger
MacFarane
Rathrick
Roddis
Kirschner
Kailans
Hastings
Juno
Stauss
Schroeder
Hog Finney
Matt Fot
J. B. Vedder
Hospital Street
Writ Ordered in Rusting Suit for Certificate of Election
In the Paul Husting election contest the Wisconsin Supreme Court ordered a peremptory writ of mandamus directing the boards of canvassers in Milwaukee Dane and Douglass counties to file returns of the U S senator vote by December 15. The court denied quashing the writ and sustained demurrers to the return. Justice Barnes and Winslow dissented. Hyatt appears set to receive a certificate as returns show Hastings with the largest vote. The case may go to the United States Senate.
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Madison
Paul Husting
Board of Canvassers
County Board of Canvassers
Milwaukee
Dane
Douglass
United States
Supreme Court
Barnes
Winslow
Hyatt
Hasting
United States Senate
Gold Watch Presented to Retiring Marshfield Fire Chief Hoffman
John A. Hoffman, retiring chief of the Marshfield volunteer fire department, was honored with a gold watch at a Palm Garden banquet. E. E. Finney, newly elected chief, spoke during the after dinner program as Everett A. Upham acted as toastmaster.
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Hoffman
John A. Hoffman
Marshfield
Palm Garden
E. E. Finney
Everett A. Upham
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Wharfield
Witt
Braam
Baskets-Fogerty
Lavine
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Daily Commonwealth
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Neillsville
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Neenah
Staley
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