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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1913
Page
10
Tokyo reports show Emperor Yoshihito ill with pneumonia like symptoms after a fever. The court bulletin notes facial inflammation and elevated temp though officials deny tuberculosis. amid Tokyo chatter, Washington confirms President Wilson sent a cable expressing concern and best wishes for a quick recovery.
Tassett, a 75 year old man from Herve, cut off his diseased large toe with a pocket knife then amputated his entire foot after physicians were far away. He lies in the extreme western part of the county miles from a doctor.
Cripple Creek Colorado May 24. For 1g hourd James L Magan former late representative at the county jail charged with the murder of his wife and a six year old child last month has refused water and food. County physician H F Hereford attempted to give him water but he closed his lips as the cup neared his mouth. Doctor Herefort reports Magan's physical and mental condition is normal.
Washington May 22 A radical tariff program advanced by the Senate finance subcommittee aims to place more commodities on the free list. Wheat flour barley cattle and ferro manganese appear among the affected items with revenue impacts to be weighed by the full committee and Senate before action.
Tax assessor John T. Fisher of Cleveland Heights reports a drop in John D. Rockefeller's wealth. Personal property declined from 7190 to 4285 dollars this year. Rockefeller owns horses valued at 55 dollars each, ten cattle at 40 dollars each, and furniture valued at 3000 dollars. no automobiles are listed.
Atlanta May 22 The United Presbyterian Assembly adopts a resolution to bar from government supported schools all denominational leagues or uniforms. Introduced by Prof J A Wilson of Pittsburgh Theological Seminary the measure aims to present to the U S president.
Four men died and one was fatally injured in a dynamite cap explosion at Jee land while working on Southern Pacific double tracking near Truckee. The caps fell from a box near the steam shovel where workers stood.
Princess Victoria Louise weds Prince Ernst August as Emperor William consolidates power by elevating him to duke of Brunswick and grand duke of Lüneburg. King George of England attends and advocates peace as monarchs discuss a new German state amid royal pomp and politics.
Former President Taft gave a eulogy at Arlington Street Church unveiling a memorial statue for Edward Hale. He praised Hale for his prayers in the Senate and described him as a consummation of prophetic ancestors whose works were notable in U.S. history.
Three men were instantly killed and others badly injured when a breech block exploded aboard a 3 inch rifle during practice at Fort Moultrie harbor Charleston. The blast trembled houses and was heard citywide drawing thousands to the exclusive Water Street area.
A mob from Falls City Nebraska armed with guns and tools attacked the jail at Hiawatha at 2 AM seeking Walter Ballew and Jesto accused of a crime. Deputies held firm, guns ready, as shots were fired through jail windows. Cooler heads prevailed and the crowd dispersed without further violence.
On the destroyer Stewart off San Diego the high pressure cylinder head failed at full speed forcing hot steam into the engine room. Two sailors were killed outright and a third severely injured, with a fourth fatally burned suspected. FR. S. Smith of Lohn Texas and H. I. Bock of Moline Illinois are named among the injured. The cause remains unknown.
A special board of inquiry at Ellig Island ruled that Carlos Domingues and his seventeen year old Parisian sweetheart must return to France after eloping. They arrived on the Kaiser Wilhelm II and cannot land or proceed to Mexico City as planned. The girl pleaded to marry and stay, but immigration officials refused.
New York May 24 Joan N Anhut a young New York lawyer convicted of bribery in the effort to secure Harry K Thaw's release from Motteawan insane asylum was sentenced to not less than two years in prison by Inatics Seabury in the criminal branch of the supreme court.
Mississippi Representative Sisson argues the treaty making power should not be supreme and proposes extending ratification to representatives of the people. He warns against allowing aliens to dictate land laws and urges open senate treaty deliberations to curb secrecy. He commends efforts to maintain U S Japan relations amid calls for patience and dialogue.
Five minutes after a trivial quarrel between Marion Hetry and John Law erupted, two men were killed and four wounded. The victims were Will and Jake McMullen, with the injured including Marlon Henry Sr and Jr, D J Breen, a mill owner, and John Law. A long standing feud among MeeMui Jens and Henry families fueled the violence.
Militant incidents reported in London England target West End residences of the aristocracy. At recent social events pictures and tapestries have been stolen. Hostesses are alarmed and detectives are being engaged to guard homes.
Washington May 24 President Wilson accepts the resignations of Gen John C Black of Illinois as chairman and Willem Washburn of New York as member of the United States Civil Service Commission, announced at the White House.
The Rev. John Bading longtime Milwaukee Lutheran pastor and Wisconsin church leader dies after a long illness. Born in 1824 Germany he arrived in 1854 to lead parishes in Fond du Lac and Dodge counties before moving to Watertown. He helped raise funds to establish Northwestern University at Watertown and served as president of the university board until his death. He led St John’s in Milwaukee, headed the Wisconsin Synod for decades, and was a key figure in North American Lutheran affairs.
Amid a scarlet fever outbreak in Jefferson eight formers from Sullivan and Palmyra were arrested for selling impure milk. Earlier, wholesale arrests occurred at the epidemic start. The town also saw the removal of long time health officer Dr J Brewer after a secret complaint to the state Board of Health.
Joseph Bailey, a wealthy retired farmer, alleges River Palls Munchausen aged 24 entered his Parker hotel room at midnight and attempted a robbery. Bailey was badly bruised about face and head, and another passerby intervened to prevent serious injury.
At the annual convention in Wisconsin the association elected officers including President William H H Zw elke of Appleton first vice president C Cooney La Crosse second vice president Eth Gilman Plymouth third vice president H A Kreuger Reedsburg secretary treasurer George A Claridge Reedsburg and Willie Ned in Sheboygan presiding.
The body of Eleanor Jane ne, aged 1, was recovered after a motorboat crash on May 1 near Lake Wausau. The body of Frank Ostrowski of Hately, who disappeared March 21 while visiting Wausau, has also been found.
Heavy rains over ten days severely damage grains and garden crops. Early corn planted is rotting in the ground.
During two violent electrical storms lightning struck and set the Catholic church at Sand Lake on fire. The church building was destroyed while nearby farmers saved most of the fixtures.
Ashland report states John Foley 70, long-time resident of a lonely Spider Lake cabin, died by suicide, shooting himself through the heart after ten years in the remote dwelling. Police stated no foul play.
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