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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1912
Page
4
In the 1914 Marshfield Times a nature writer describes stalking alligators on river banks. Readers are invited to imagine patient, nerve controlled encounters with the powerful reptile and to recall the thrill of close, quiet observation and the danger of its jaws.
The piece argues marriage offers freedom and usefulness, yet warns old maids can be happiest, noting unhappily married women and the broad social tug toward stable pairing. It concludes with a nod to Robert Louis Stevenson.
The text notes Austrian courts affirming that a typewritten will is legally valid, citing the United States where 82,000,000 was conveyed by 12 lines of typewriting. It mentions a unique case of a mute Indy woman whose lawyer used cards to list relatives and property, which she then arranged before her will was proved.
Rudolph Blankenburg proposes taxing overhead signs to fund city avenues. He notes numerous overhanging signs on main streets and argues owners should pay for the appearance of their names, comparing signs to billboards that clutter highways and suburbs.
Witness states the new maid formerly worked for Mrs DeStyle and left on her own accord, while Mrs Hauskeep argues she was discharged. The judge notes uncertainty but highlights certain unspecified actions by the maid, including dishwashing, mentioned as evidence.
The private secretary declared that the senator will not seek re election. Reporters reacted with disbelief as chatter spread that he could win if he ran. The judge noted the decision stemmed from confidence in an easy victory.
The fragment suggests a satire on gender honesty with a man or narrator questioning women's honesty and perceived forgetfulness of mind and heart. It resembles a humorous or editorial dig at relationship dynamics.
Vice President James Schoolcraft Sherman died after a long illness in Utica New York born October 24 1855. He served as US congressman and party council leader and will not affect the Taft campaign as the electoral College chooses a successor. His death ends a long public career and he is survived by Mrs Sherman and children.
Sherman rose as a defining Democratic ally in Washington after entering Congress. He was closely allied with Speaker Cannon, resisted a bid for the speakership, and stayed in Congress despite offers for secretary of the estate and port appraiser. His popularity grew through Union-era gatherings and his work on Indian affairs earned solid western and territorial support in the 1903 Chicago convention.
New York Oct 31 Charles Becker former police lieutenant was sentenced to die in the electric chair at Sing Sing during the week of December 9 by Justice Gott. Becker’s execution will be stayed by an appeal notice to be filed by his counsel. He is in Sheriff Harburger’s custody en route to Sing Sing for confinement until fate is decided.
Three youthful robbers held up a southbound Missouri Kansas and Texas train near Eufaula Oklahoma. They forced the engineer to detach the express and baggage cars and drive them ahead, then blasted and rifled the express safe. Company officials estimate the outlaws obtained several thousand dollars.
Canada celebrated Thanksgiving with business largely suspended and a half day observed. Toronto and other cities held numerous athletic and sporting events as part of the day’s festivities.
Massive Madison Square Garden crowd greets Theodore Roosevelt at a Progressive rally with Colonel Roosevelt escorted by detectives. Governor Johnson and Oscar Straus also speak as moving pictures of Roosevelt’s western tour entertain attendees. Roosevelt’s remarks stress unity, rights and duties, and a warning against arrogance while urging lawful, principled action.
President Roosevelt arrives in New York after leaving Sagamore Hill and dines with Dr. Lambert before addressing Georgetown Club. He receives medical care for a wound from Dr. Lambert and proceeds to Madison Square Garden accompanied by Mrs. Roosevelt and relatives for an evening speech.
Reports from Annapolis say naval academy officials ordered cadets not to use local barber shops for shaving or haircuts. The move is linked to the death of Midshipman Julian B Bishop of New York, who died from blood poisoning after a razor cut in a harbor shop.
The battleship New York, newest U S navy addition, was launched at the Brooklyn navy yard with an elaborate ceremony. President Taft, Secretary of the Navy Meyer, and thousands witnessed the event amid flags and crowds.
Dr. Oviatt, a 59 year old Oshkosh surgeon who practiced there 26 years, left a cremation plan and a public letter denying belief in divine providence. He stated death held no terror and requested a simple cremation at Forest Home Cemetery Milwaukee with no religious ceremony.
In Kenosha county jail a routine cleanup led to all inmates on slate pleading guilty in circuit court. The list includes George Asbmus charged with assaulting an officer sentenced to a year in Waupum, Julius Berber on adultery also a year, John Ditkus for grand larceny fined, Nickolas Bellini restrained for attempted murder after shooting in Somers pleading guilty to assault and battery with costs, John T. Fletcher for obtaining money under false pretenses paying fines and costs.
Wisconsin railroad commission rules a gas or water company cannot refuse service to a tenant for unpaid prior bills when a building changes occupants. The decision came after the Duguain brothers leased a building for a moving picture show and found water shut off by Green Bay Water Company. The commission ordered immediate water supply to the new tenants.
Madison reports the first compensation claim under the Wisconsin Workman’s Compensation Act by Chester Hanson of Marinette, a member of Company J, Second Infantry. While at Camp Douglas assisting with a heavy load of army blankets, he felt a sudden pain in his abdomen and collapsed while marching. Doctors diagnosed acute hernia believed to have been sustained in the line of duty.
In Superior yards EB W McFarland a Minneapolis engineer on the Soo Line died after his locomotive was toppled by a geared engine. His crew escaped with minor injuries after jumping clear as the impact overturned the locomotive.
Management of the International Dairy show planned a bull fight as an afteraction event. A representative of the Wisconsin Humane Society was present and prevented the act at the scheduled hour.
William Hayes, a 24-year-old from Seca, was arrested in Milwaukee and taken to Sturgeon Bay to face a charge of abducting a 31-year-old woman. The couple reportedly married on September 6.
Fond du Lac reports Canon Frank A. Sanborn, serving five years at St Pauls Cathedral, has tendered his resignation to Bishop RR. W. Weller, effective on Gee. L.
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