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Fatal government pier accident shocks Wisconsin town
A 22 year old man, Paul Ringeltaube, died after a cable snapped on a government pier framework hoisting piles in Milwaukee. He fell fifteen feet into the water and died hours later from a skull fracture and a broken leg. The funeral was held at the German evangelical church, with many mourners present. A sister, Olga Wilke, traveled from Chicago for the service. The article also notes local political ites and a wedding in Milwaukee. A Democratic ticket lists A E Germer for assembly. a wedding of Miss Cartie Higgins to Henry L Fellows is described with ceremony and reception details. Company A officers are elected with Otto Meyer to captain.
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A. W- Rin
Paul
Marsh
Paul Ringeltaube
Bas
A.W. Ringeltaube
Government Pier
Company
Olga Wilke
Chicago
Germer
Assembly
Geo. H. Reynolds
Cartie Higgins
Milwaukee
Henry L. Fellows
Theo Steinmetz
Carris Jacnish
Oren