Seven Years in Prison for Murder in Wisconsin
James Skenander known as James Roach pleaded guilty to murder in the third degree in Judge Park's circuit court. He was sentenced to seven years in Waupun. The case stems from a drunken fight among six Indians at Whittlesey marsh with Johnson dying after repeated blows with a baseball bat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Skenander
James Roach
Johnson
Roach
Joe Herbst
Peters
Milo Doxtuter
Lyman Beechwood
Moses Peters
la Cr
Grand Hapids
Does Baseball Follow Flag In Marine Peace Plan
New York report quotes United States Marine Corps officials asserting baseball aids in promoting peace. The piece notes Marines carry bat and ball on expeditions alongside gear, praising the game as 10 percent efficient for peace. A veteran marine argues for expanding baseball among ranks to foster global harmony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States Marine Corps
Express
Brooklyn
Barack “Caynied Caruso
China
Guam
Philippines
Alaska
Samar
Three Rockford Society Women Sentenced in Grand Larceny Case
Esther Halero Grace Green and Louise Nelson with three Rockford society women were sentenced to eighteen months hard labor at Waupun after pleading guilty in a circuit court. Arrested March 13 they stole furs silks and dress goods worth 528 from Beloit and Janesville shops using large muffs and shoplifting devices.
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Janesville
Wis
Esther Halero
Grace Green
Louise Nelson
Rockford Society
Ilinois
Waupun
Beloit
Wisconsin and Michigan shingle roof boost in hurricane era
Wisconsin and Michigan white cedar shingle makers celebrate reports from New Orleans showing wooden roofs largely survive hurricanes, urging building code revisions to accept wood shingles. They cite earlier Galveston and Houston storms and government tests, plan education drives to counter fireproof myths and fight Canadian competition while expanding seaboard production. A Milwaukee mass meeting of cedar shingle manufacturers is called to address the situation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Michigan
New Orleans
Galveston
Houston
O. T. Swan
Northerack & Bardwouod
Herman von Krenk
St. Lou Eo
Madison
United States
Canada
R Iu
Wisconsi
South
Greece
Milwaukee
Mourning Across Wartime Ranks For American Marine
Troopers of diverse nations joined in funeral rites for Private Wil Harr R. McComb, US Marine Corps guard at the American legation in Peking. He died after a brief illness and was buried in Plot 94, British cemetery. Soldiers from Austrian, Japanese, British, French, Russian, German and Italian forces stood in solemn tribute before the funeral cortege. The gathering paused hostilities briefly as the world’s military powers shared sorrow for the fallen marine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peking
China
Wil Harr R. McComb
McComb
United States Marine Corps Guard
Gill” McGorb
Notice of administering estate of Daniel Ruholz in Marshfield
Wood County Court orders creditors to present claims for examination and allowance in the estate of Daniel Ruholz deceased of Marshfield Wisconsin. Time until February 29, 1916. Claims to be examined at Grand Rapids Court House on first Tuesday of March 1916. Notice published in Marshfield Times for four weeks. Dated October 19, 1915. Judge W. J. Conway.
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Ocsin
Wood County
State of Wise
Dine
Daniel Rubolz
Marshfield
Sa'd
Wood
Augusta Ruholz
A. D
Daniel Ruholz
Hheir
Daniel Bubolz
Lnis
Grand Rapids
Gail County
County of Wood
W. J. Conway
How Catarrh is Contracted
Many mothers neglect mild colds in children which can lead to chronic catarrh a long lasting burden. The article notes that frequent colds at contraction time are common and urges early use of Chamberlains Cough Remedy which is readily obtainable.
Qua History Snippet From October Highlights And Oddities
Weekly history digest recalls naval capture of Macedonian in 1812, Virginia City fire in 1874, burning steamer Stonewall tragedy of 1868, Henry III coronation in 1216, Raleigh beheading in 1618, Rosecrans toppling Buell in 1862, and 1868 seizure of steam rams. Includes poems, riddles, and daily trivia on Alps, animals lifespans, ancient tram timber, Roman legion, lightning range, and Nova Scotia fossil tree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Virginia City
Nevada
Stonewall
Mississippi River
Henry Lil Crowned
Raleigh
England
Rosecrans
Buell
Fall Fashion Rules from 1918 Dress Edict
The Taisi Through the Fashion Art League issues fall wardrobe rules for American women. Waistline at natural position, skirts three to six inches off the floor, wide skirts of five yards, day sleeves long, short sleeves out, full-length coats, princess gowns back-buttoned, urging proper style for the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tashion Art League
America
Donts Dont Punish Enemies In One Sweep
Brief aphorism advises against attempting to punish all adversaries at once, arguing for measured, incremental actions and strategic targeting to avoid overreach and backlash. The fragment hints at practical guidance on conflict management and restraint.
Pithy Old Sayings and Market Snippets
A collection of admonitions and homely maxims on personal conduct and cautionary trade notes. The snippet urges discretion in dealing with others, patience in hardship, restraint in charity, and a nod to comedic misquotations while noting butter prices and market mood.
The Man Who Knows It All Paragraphs
The article notes the origin of the word Eskimo from an Iadian term meaning Eaters of Tan meat. It mentions Daniel Defoe starting as a butcher's assistant and states the German Empire as a federation of 25 states. It cites the Hoosac tunnel cost Massachusetts about 18 million dollars and that the Gatling gun was adopted by the U.S. government in 1866.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Defoe
German Empire
Hoosac
Massachusetts
U. S
Take Chamberlain's Tablets Improve Complexion with Diet
A historical health brief advises using Chamberlain's tablets alongside a vegetable and cereal diet and daily outdoor exercise to noticeably improve complexion within months. The recommendation promotes accessible, durable wellness steps available widely.
Humphreys' Free Medical Book in Celebration Edition
The notice announces a revised edition of Dr. Humphreys Manual of All Diseases and Humphreys Remonins commemorating sixty years of publication. The ad emphasizes detailed care and treatment guidance and invites readers to obtain the new edition.
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Humphreys
Thea
Ion
Sealed bids invited for Marshfield hose house site
The Board of Public Works of Marshfield Wisconsin will receive sealed bids at the City Clerk's office until 10:00 A M October 0 1915 for Lot 15 Block 18 in Marshfield known as the old hose house in the First ward. Separate bids may be for house or lot or both. A six percent bid bond enclosed by check is required. City Clerk John Seubert reserves right to reject any bids.
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West Third St
Marshfield
Central Avenue
Walnut Street
West Third Street
Board of Public Works
City of
Jaw.s( OD
John Seubert
Wood County
Wisconsin
Wis
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Rockford
Wanpun
Tanesville
Manufacturers of State
Irene Hunt
Strathmotoum
Heganee
Ruth
Aunt Martha
Lemarn
Alps
Plane
Europe
Shean
Nova Scotia
AL J. Straues
Chease
Mark Twain
Inganta
Aruegiets
EE Vita
Rata
Incorporated
Taylor & Scott Co., Wood County Abstracts
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