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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1912
Page
4
A reflective plea to neighbors to forgive faults and live kindly together. The newspaper clipping urges gentleness and mutual support, asking readers to forget past sins and greet one another with gracious humor. It emphasizes harmony, courtesy, and shared humanity among Marshfield residents.
Japan begins three 29,000 ton battleships at Yokosuka Kawasaki and Mitsui shipyards to be named Higes Harima and Kirishima. Fourteen inch guns will be manufactured domestically at Muroran and Kure works. The shift toward homemade components signals growing self reliance in naval construction.
J C Hitborn of Slate Run Pennsylvania was charged by four bears while picking berries in the Pine Creek region. He fled and toppled a twenty quart berry pail, which the bears quickly devoured.
In Gotham Vialtor remains at the police station with questions about when the head man can be released. The officer in charge says no definite date, noting the head man’s lawyer does not yet know when he may be freed.
The New York Press recounts Harry Furniss the English humorist remarking that a captain of industry is a man with little effort, then tells a mock tale of a boy named Tommy who trades chores for small coins, featuring a harsh exchange over a jalape plan.
Mrs. H. Lawson Hill, 104, oldest Dayghter of the American Revolution, voted for president in the California primary and called it one of the happiest days of her life.
A historical note claims lawyer ethics helped move Mrs Grace from a conviction for shooting her husband. The author laments broad use and predicts reform, criticizing lawyers, judges, and public knowledge for eroding ethics and tipping the balance in various cases.
Gen. MacArthur collapses during the Twenty-fourth Wisconsin volunteers reunion banquet in Milwaukee. He suffers an apoplectic stroke and dies before veterans reach his side. Lt. Gen. MacArthur was born 1845 in Springfield Mass and served from the Civil War through the Spanish American War and later as a territorial and army commander.
Three people Harold Schultz 21 his mother Mrs Charles Schultz 52 and neighbor Mrs Frank Diener 40 drowned when a gasoline launch carried by a strong current on the Fox River struck the dam. Schultz owned the boat under a month and lacked engine familiarity. The river was swollen to a thirty year high as the craft stalled mid river. The trio failed to perceive danger until too late with Schultz leaping out just before impact.
Fond de Lan police report four inmates named Harry Dugan Harry Eriest William McCann and Jack Brocker escaped from Juneau county jail and are believed en route to this city. This marks the second jail delivery at the Juneau jail.
A man identified as Stephen Koch a section hand was found mangled on railway tracks. Authorities believe he threw himself in front of a moving train.
A porcupine believed swept by Wisconsin River flood waters was found on a tree in the courthouse square at Wausau. Local officials will decide next steps for the animal's care and relocation.
Milwaukee Sept 5 Judge J C Karel defeated A J Schmitz for the democratic nomination in Tuesday's state primary. Early returns suggest Karel leads by 20 000 to 25 000 with Milwaukee county showing nearly a two to one margin for Karel. Republican ticket renomination included McGovern for governor and Mortis for lieutenant governor.
Frank Kroxatsky of Oconto died after a fractured spine sustained while attempting to couple an engine and a box car at Lakewood. The incident occurred in Green Bay area of Wisconsin.
Notto contest the railway commission ruling the city to furnish free water meters and buy rent meters now in use. The Nanttowoc-Thie city will not challenge the order.
Madison sets Sept 17 for Democratic and Republican platform drafting to shape November nominees. Democrats debate repealing the state income tax with a possible referendum, while Republicans align with the current administration. Key focus remains how the parties address the income tax issue and national ticket stance.
Judge J C Karel democratic candidate for governor spent 3218.68 and incurred 718.95 in obligations with Madison listed. The largest contributors were J C Karel with 1000 and Albert Karel with 400, per the expense statement.
Charlea Goode, 29, killed himself after a jealous dispute with his sweetheart at a Labor Day picnic in La Crosse. The couple argued, she left with another man, and Goode returned home and shot himself.
The Stantey-The Story farm at Forest Lodge, a famed Guernsey property in Wieconain, has been sold to W. F. Bussell of Randolph. The transfer confirms one of the region’s best known farms changing hands.
A Chicago and Northwestern limited train No. 112 wrecked near Lyndhurst Wisconsin after a washout from a cloudburst. Five crew members and one passenger killed. 26 injured. over 100 shaken. The wreck halted by heavy rain, with passengers and crew rescuing others amid debris. The train carried a smoker, mail car, baggage car, three Pullman sleepers and day coaches at the time of impact. The scene was isolated and rescue operations dispatched from Green Bay and Antigo.
Beloit election board members demand increased compensation for duties on primary election day due to extra work from counting second-choice ballots for candidates.
William Landrath age 56, father of eleven, committed death by hanging in his home attic. Despondent over ill health.
Madison hosts about 300 Delta Upsilon members for a national convention on October 17 to 19 with appearances by Postmaster General Hitchcock David Starr Jordan and Justice Hughes among others. A theater party dance and dinner are planned around the events.
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