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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1907
Page
4
A November 27 1907 column reviews Marconi wireless progress and rival ideas with nautical and aviation hints, jokes on prices like Greer turtles and flour, the flood date trivia, Morocco’s stew proverb, and a long tangent on public figures and crime probes. It also notes a university job payout and European thefts of church treasures.
The bronze statue of Gen. Nicholas Herkimer in Herkimer New York shows him directing 800 militiamen at Oriskany with a pipe in hand despite leg wounds. Sculptor Burr C. Miller, the piece honors the 1777 relief effort amid St Leger forces, detailing Herkimer's leadership, courage, and death ten days after the fight.
A humorous quip from Puck about a young man who rewrites the world to his liking, proclaims a paradise, but is found dead from boredom a week later, followed by a note on women finding happiness in shared reflected glory from their husbands.
Senator Heneaway recalls a story about Speaker Cannon liking a fine cigar and paying 26 cents for a cigar while buying a cheap hat. In the 57th Congress, Cannon supposedly praised a cigar Jim shared, then gave the committee messenger a dollar to buy a full box, leaving Cannon with a surprised look at the cost.
The Bersaglieri, Italy’s famed light infantry, are renowned as The Black Devils of the Italian Army. Dating to 1838, they train to be nimble and daring, excel in sharpshooting, vaulting, and mountain maneuvers. Their gear includes foldable bicycles strapped to backs for mountain passes. They are a valued asset under King Victor Emmanuel.
Los Angeles features a former New York beauty, Marie Reideselle, living as a hermit in Santa Anita canyon. She subsists on uncooked fruit and berries, forages daily, and reads Plato and Socrates while walking about 14 miles a day. She refuses to discuss her husband or past, saying she seeks a life free from civilization.
Harvard professor Prof. Macauley reports sighting a wild woman roaming near Blue Sea Lake and Gatineau River. The recluse lives in a small hut, covered with leaves, keeps dogs, and uses a rifle though lacks ammunition. She avoids people after a childhood injury and survives alone in the bush through harsh winters.
A South American monkey in Middlesex county jail faces charges of malicious mischief after slipping from its chain and roaming. Authorities recount past incidents as the animal drew attention at Sayreville, a hotel, and a local garden, with local officials joking about its unpredictable temper and misdeeds.
Ruth Trump a 15 year old daughter of John Trump of Robbiesdale near Minneapolis ran through darkness to the town bar and rang an alarm that drew citizens into the streets to pursue bank robbers driven from work by her father and brother. The bandits fled after a battle, leaving the town alert and mobilized.
Milwaukee dispatch reports hazers in northern Michigan blunted by a dispute from Hancock. In Rockland area youths were subjected to “dentist” hazing at public schools, with one boy losing many teeth and forced to confess the cause. Hazers were arrested but cases settled out of court.
The Madison funeral for Prof Storm Bull, noted educator, engineer and former Madison mayor, featured a home service at 1:30 led by Rev F A Gilmore, a church address praising his vigor and guidance. City officials, university colleagues, and the Madison Skat Club joined in tributes as work paused for the ceremony.
Martha Timmerman, 13, shot Fret Timmerman at his Fisk home after a divorce finalized in July. She was found in the lounge with a self-inflicted gun wound above the heart. Timmerman and Martha both suffered fatal injuries. the motive cited as rage over the divorce.
John G Hanrahan leads a bid to unite print paper mills in Appleton as options near expiry this week. Wisconsin Telephone lays underground cables in Neevah and will extend to Menasha for a new exchange, signaling soon completion of the project.
A Hammond child of R. S. Hamilton burned to death on Monday while parents were away. Officials believe the well intent prayer with matches sparked the fatal blaze. Neighbors reported the family accustomed to quiet weeks and no prior fire warnings.
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