Physicians of State Elect Officers at Madison Convention
The Wisconsin State Medical Society closed its annual convention in Wausau with Dr. Arthur J. Patek of Milwaukee elected president and C. A. Armstrong of Boscobel as vice president. Drs. A. W. Gray and J. P. McMahon named to the committee on public policy and legislation, with the group endorsing a national health bureau plan.
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J. M. Fursuman
la Crone
la Crosse
Milwaukee
Milwaukteads
Dre
A. W. Moyers
L. TP. Jermain
Ht. &. Dearholt
J. P
Wisconsin Fire Losses Reported in April
The state fire report shows April losses totaling 315,440 with lightning causing 73,496. Unknown causes account for 84,860 in damage while adjacent building fires add 13,775. Thirty fires were listed as unknown causes and sixteen investigations were made into fire causes.
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Wisconsin
T. H. Purcell
TES
State Fair harness races prize fund noted
The state fair will stage thirteen mile track and two half mile harness races with total prize money of 20000 dollars. Entry closing dates are May 31, June 14, and August 16 as announced by the state board.
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State Board
General Duncan Dies Keeping Battle-Ready Record
Gen Duncan, veteran Texas born officer, died at Fort Sam Houston after a lifetime of army service. His death leaves three brigadier vacancies as Taft era promotions shift to colonels. Panama election fears prompt U.S. supervision, with troops possible on registration day. Mount Vernon hosts Virginia officials and preserves Washington relics, from Martha Washington’s gown to Lafayette’s trees and historic artifacts.
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George Clinton
Washington
Joseph W. Dye
Nan
Department of Texas
United States Army
Fort Sam Houston
Duncan
Taft
Ife
Hia
Dunesa
Rucker
Bick
Bia
Southwest
Middle West
Northwest
Cuba
Philip Ping
Islands
Duncain
Anarmy
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Jolo
Panama
Republic of Panama
United States
Panama Canal Zone
Polla
Delaware River
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Martha Washington
Aince
Mount Vernon Hays
Marths
Congress
Mount Vernon
Mann
Virginia
Atyle
Vernon
Washington Estate
George Washington
Martha
Mount Vernon Association
Banks
The
Potomac
Eben S. Sleger
Wilmington
Del
F. Withington
West Somerville
Mass
General Washington
Frank Walter
Mary Ball Washington
General Lafayette
Thomas Jafferson
Edward
England
Prince
Mount Verson
Lafayette
Chicago
Davidson
South Carolina
William Weebington
Wiliam Washington
Tarleton
the Cowpens
Willles Proof in Round World Debate Sparked by Book Claim
A terse exchange centers on proof that the world is round. Willie counters that the book says otherwise, prompting debate about evidence and authority.
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Willles
Willie
Dawson Wins Big in Indianapolis Race
Joe Dawson drove a Nationaliar to win the world's greatest motor event in 6 hours 21 minutes 6 seconds for an average of 78.72 mph setting a new 500 mile record on any track. Ralph De Palma led early but brake troubles slowed his Mercedes in the final miles as Teddy Tetzlaff and Mughia Hughes finished second and third with substantial prize money.
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Indianapolis
Joe Dawson
Dawson
Ralph de Pama
Dawcon
Wick
de Palma
Teddy Tetzlaw
Mughbia Hughes
Mercer
Wilbur Wright Dies in Dayton Typhoid Fever
Wilbur Wright, famed aviator, died at his Dayton home after a bout with typhoid fever. He returned from the East on May 2 and then fell ill after dining on fish and clam broth at a Boston hotel. Physicians said he suffered the most virulent form and his fever spiked to 106 before his death.
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Dayton
Ohio
Wilbur Wright
Wright
Boston
Blood Trail Aids Capture In Post Office Robbery
A posse led by the Eau Claire County sheriff traced a blood trail from the Fairchild post office along a country road for two hours. Two men were arrested on charges of wrecking the post office safe, stealing $200 in money and stamps. A wound on one man’s shoulder marked the chase.
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Eau Claire
Fairchild
Real Value Assessments Ordered by State Tax Commission
The state tax commission informs local assessors that a corps of examiners works statewide to review real estate transfers. They correct or discard dubious dollar figures and interfamily trades, with final values based on carefully investigated sales.
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Madison
State Tax Commission
Three Tire Men Perish After Train Collision Near Superior
Three additional gang men were instantly killed near Dewey Station on the Great Northern line out of Superior. They stepped from the westbound freight into the path of an approaching eastbound passenger train and were horribly mangled.
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Superior
Found Dead in Daggett Creek Rowbost Oshkosh
Leo Puchs a 23 year old resident of Oshkosh was found dead in a boat on Daggett creek. The man was shot through the heart and authorities indicate the death resulted from an accidental discharge of the victim s shotgun.
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Rowbost
Oshkosh
Leo, Puchs
Daggett Creek
Floods Ruin Hay Crop in Appleton Area
Flood waters from the Shiro, Watt and Embarrass rivers overflowed banks near Appleton, ruining thousands of tons of hay. Farmers faced losses as fields were submerged and crops damaged by the rising floodwaters.
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Appleton
Shiro
Watt
Wisconsin State News montage from Portage to La Crosse
Portage reports Fred Seiler killed when team bolted to corn cultivator after a flash of lightning. Madison hosts a summer farm efficiency program led by Prof. D H Otis with 14 tents on top farms mapping conditions and collecting investment data. Grand Rapids rescues reveal Willan Stellmacher’s self inflicted explosion, leaving a widow and six children. Neenah inspects berry boxes, Eastman finds arson linked remains in barn. Manitowoc to hold 1913 Elks state convention with 100 attendees and a band. Wausau youth Eugene Brescott drowns after launch overturns at Big Bull Falls. companion rescued. Madison federal case Lees and Davis sentenced for fraud. others serve elsewhere. Janesville government survey advances Rock River navigation. Reeves arrives with 211 workers. Manitowoc field day engages 3,000 students. Fond du Lac bridge collapse leads to Soo Line train accident. crews escape unharmed. Green Bay wholesaler association forms with 42 reps. Manitowoc asks pardon for John Dietz. Kenosha man sentenced for murder. La Crosse reports storm causing telegraph outages with Black River Falls disruption.
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Wirgonsin Society
Wausau
A. J. Patek
Chonen Prasidant
Dree
A. W. Gray
J.P. McMahon
Wisconsin Fish Commission
Wolf River
Winnecone
Tomahawk Lake
Mincenua
Madigan
Camp Douglas
Aonual Military School
Wisconsin National Guard
Wisconsin National Guard Association
Captain Collins
John G. Saletman
George H. Joachim
John P. Joachim
Earl S. Driver
George PF. O'Connell
Martin Olaon
Wilittin Smith
Howard Kubbnon
C. R. Boardman
Salgman
Cot
D. A. Stearns
Monroe
F. J. Dittbernes
Portage
C. E. Negard
Westfield
J. Prokopek
Kewaunee
J. Warecki
W. Rubin
Girls’ Glee Club of
Aorg
VW Echoe
Interstate Commerce Commsnion
Wisconsin Railroad
Merchants and Manufacturers’ Association of Milwaukee
Operati Og
Interstate Commerce Commission
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State Commission
Federation of German Catholic Benevolent Societies of
St. Joseph's Church
J. J. Fox
Green Bay
Sebastian Messmer
Young Men‘s Union of
Alexander B. Matheson
Janasville
F. J. Woodard
Watertown
Arthur Simonyon
Racine
George D. Bartlett
George Ela
Rochester
Earle
College of Letters and Science
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Lnn
College of Agriculture
China
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Canada
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Alaska
Costa Rica
Paraguay
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Argentina
George H. Krichn
Princeton University
University of Wisconsin
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Bancroft
Daniel Willa James
New York
Northern Pacific Railroad Company
United States Consentate Guard
Warshington Estate
Ralph
Posse
Postffice
Robbin
Safa
Wisconsin State News
Fred Seiler
D. H. Otis
Fred Seler
Grand Rapids
Willan
Stellmuncher
Nekoosa Mill
Szore
Neengh
B. L. Aderhold
Dairy and Food
Thia
Eastman
Albert Koran
8& Barn
Mankowoc
of Elks
Sheboygar
Eugene Brescott
Big Bull Falls
Henry Kiehl
Kiehl
Rbregsett
Waa
Thomas Lees
Arlington Davis
A. L. Sauborne
Edward C
Arlington Davia
Leavenworth
Lees
Philadelphia
Janesville
Sterting
Rock River
H.' By Reeves
Engineering Corps
War Department
Freeport
Manitowoc
Fond du Lac
North Fond du Lee
Stanley
Minneapolis
Credit Men's Association
Thil
Manktowoc
John Dietz
Cameron Dam
Sherif
Hayward
Dietz
Kenosha
Parquale Macchesi
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Black River Falls
Black River Falle
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