Wisconsin State Fair Opens With Beachey Flights
The 1912 Wisconsin State Fair opened as aviator Lincoln Beachey wowed crowds by flying twice around the mile track and performing ground-level dives. Attendance exceeded 8,000 with exhibitions in dairy, cream, and milk classes, plus a convention program outline for the State Federation of Women's Clubs in Janesville.
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Aviator
Madison
Sandy
Parvana
Milwaukee
Lincoln Beachey
Beachey
Bret Tims
Alott
D. L. Williams
Waukesha
J. Ft. Williams
Wauke
State Federation of Women’s Clubs
Janesville
Hirs
J. F. Pember
Myre
Wilbur Bolds
Wiet Ory
Mia
Barah Piatt Decker
Perry Starkweather
St. Paul
Wisconsin
William ‘Howard Crosby
Racine
Milas Jane Addame
Viennial
Mre
W. HK. Coffin
Eau Claira
Frank A. Glimore
Madigan
State Asylum For the
Olaf Guidin
General Federation of Women's Clubs
Herbert F. Bigelow
Janesville Club
Bocla
Ward
Wisconsin health scandal cited by hygiene congress
A bulletin from the Wisconsin committee of the International Congress on Hygiene and Demography notes a preventable scam causing over 10000 Uves in Wisconsin last year and warns that 60000 residents are seriously ill today ahead of the September Washington congress from the 23rd to the 28th.
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Wisconsin
International Congress On Hygiene and Demography
Washington
Milwaukee Incorporations Listed for Three Firms
Articles filed with the secretary of state show three Milwaukee incorporations: Automatic Diner Machine Company with $50,000 capital. incorporators Hans Dadatraod Samuel Warwix and H. K Curdis. Piano Player Company with $10,000 capital and incorporators G. W Ristav Millia Ristau and JH. G. Kibbley. Fox Cutlery Company with $20,000 capital and incorporators George Falkenhainer ed Falkenhainer and J. Konkel.
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Secretary of
Automatic Diner Machine Company
Milwaukee
Capital
Hans Dadatraod
Samuel Warwix
H. K Curdis
The
Piano Player Company
Milwaukees
G. W Ristav
Millia Ristau
JH. G. Kibbey
Fox Cutlary Company
George Falkenhainer
Ed Falkenhainer
J. ¥. Konkel
Musical season opens at Wisconsin Conservatory of Music
The Wisconsin Conservatory of Music starts its season with Mrs. Norman Hoffman's lectures on pedagogy. A four lecture course covers teaching vocation, personality, theory and art of music, piano expression, rudiments, analysis, and great piano writers. The conservatory’s reputation grows across Wisconsin and neighboring states as engagements begin earlier due to cooler weather.
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Wisconsin Conservatory of Music
Norman Hoffman
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Michigan
Wisconsin Archaeological Society Continues Surveys
The Wisconsin Archaeological Society is active with mound surveys across the state. H. L. Skaviem and C. E. Brown report Lake Ripley areas and Mendota mound surveys, with J. H. Glaser, J. P. Schumacher, G. H. Squier, and KRW Becker leading efforts in Forest, Pepin, Rock, and Turtle Creek regions. Dr. G. J. Colme and R. H. Begker publish reports on Stevens Point and Grand Rapids districts.
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Pepin County
HW. Becker
Turtle Creek
Rock County
G. J. Col Me
R. H. Begker
Stevens Point Snd Grand Rapida
C. E. Brown
Mounds Ground
Lake Mendota
Milwaukee Alumni Plan Reorganization at Luncheon
About ninety nine alumni attended a Milwaukee luncheon at the Hotel Charlotte as the Milwaukee Association of University of Wisconsin Alumni discussed reorganization modeled after the Chicago chapter. Roger Trump presided in Judge John C. Karel’s absence while George B. Hill led the plan to hold more frequent events and create subcommittees to tighten UW contact. A five member committee headed by Hill and Secretary Marty A. Brown will finalize plans and call a special meeting before September 27.
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Milwaukee Association of University of Wisconsin
Charlotte
Milwaukee
John C. Karel
la Crosse
Roger Trump
Chicago Alumni Association
George B. Hill
Campaign to Improve Wisconsin Crops This Winter
The Wisconsin chamber of commerce plans a winter campaign for crop improvement, backed by the Council of North American Grain Exchanges, to boost yields and farming efficiency statewide.
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Wisconsin
Chamber of Commerce
Council of North American Grain Exchanges
Wisconsin leaders praised at logs and building associations meet
Wisconsin officials declared Wisconsin law superior to others at the fourteenth annual convention in Milwaukee. A convention committee of Frank Armitage, Samuel Walwig, and Byron B. Walter was appointed to plan next year’s United States League of Building Associations convention in Milwaukee.
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Pralees
Wisconsin
Lewe
Logs and Building Association League of Wisconsin
Milwaukee
Frank Armitage
Samuel Walwig
Byron B. Walter
Booth Milwaukee
United States League of Building Associations
Wisconsin Progressives Name State Ticket Split Stand
The Wisconsin Progressive convention at Milwaukee adopted a plan to field a complete state ticket if no suitable ticket exists by September 24 1912. Delegates approved presidential electors from districts and left a path for the party to nominate anew if needed. Gov Johnson of California and Medill McCormick spoke amid a clash over Senator La Follette.
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Milwaukee
Progressive Party
Dreamland
Atute Central Committee
Ree Greenive Party
Wisconsin
F. Lee Norton
Racine
Dr. C. B. Baves
Sheboygan
F. C
Spring Lake
H. C. Schnaltz
Outagamie
Peter Eckerson
Superior
John Hicks
Oshkosh
Wheeler P. Bloodgeld
State Central Committee
Albany
Republian Platform
Madison
Francis E. McGovern
Norman L. Baker
Gov. Johnson
California
Niles Pointdexter
Washington
Medill McCormick
Chicago
Wheeler FP. Broodgood
Muwaukee
la Fotlatteo
State buys 20 000 acres for forestry reserve
Madison reports the state expanded its forestry reserve by purchasing 20 000 acres in Oneida and Vilas counties. The lands, timbered and neglected for about twenty years, were negotiated as three tracts totaling nearly two townships. The purchase price was 4.50 per acre.
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Madison
Oneida
Vilas
Oats Yield Report from Appleton Claim
William Miller of Appleton reports he raised eighty two bushels of oats per acre on the entire forty this year, living two miles from town. The yield is nearly thirty five bushels above the average Wisconsin rate, marking a notable production increase.
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Appleton
William Miller
Aja
Wistongin
Attempt at death by own action fails in Sheboygan
George Bessinger, proprietor of a garage, was found unconscious in the attic of his shop. authorities believe he attempted to end his life by inhaling gas. He is expected to recover.
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Sheboygan
George Bessinger
Ila Ife
Parkinson Succeeds Brother as U S Bailiff
John Parkinson of Windsor has been appointed bailiff of the United States district court, succeeding his brother E.8 Parkinson, who died recently, marking a family transition in court staffing.
Wisconsin state news roundup covers deaths and incidents
Racine pastor Leek bids farewell and heads to Dallas. In Oconomowoc a Chicago salesman drowns at Nagawicka Lake after a vacation, body unfound. Marinette rabies injures two children and wounds a girl. dog killed. Neenah reports masked depot robbery with $200 in till. Grand Rapids elects Catholic officials. Oconto floods ease but city dark. trains slow. Appleton poison bread incident saves life. Manitowoc notes Behnke death. Madison hosts Methodist conference. Fond du Lac poachers face legal moves. Madison workmen’s comp case. Oshkosh railroad death, Clintonville man dies. Evansville hosts Rock county fair. Broughton beats Albany in baseball.
Wisconsin dairy values show 1911 output rises in state report
State Dairy and Food Commissioner J Q Emery releases 1911 estimates of Wisconsin dairy products in a biennial report ending June 30 1912. Creamery and farm made butter lead with 183 585 426 pounds valued at 94 032 166, other creamery goods 55 667 967, with figures derived from census data and farm production. The note urges farmers to adopt modern dairy practices and attend the National Dairy Show in Chicago to improve efficiency and reduce foreign food imports.
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Wisconsin
Madison
J. Q. Emery
Chicago
St. Paul
Minnepolis
Dubuque
Dairy and Food Commissioner
United States
Dairy and
Maj. Alvord
Middle West
International Amphitheater
Atate Fair
Auto Races Postponed In Milwaukee Vanderbilt Cup Shift
Milwaukee automobile racing officials postpone the Vanderbilt cup meet due to delays in preparing the course. The Grand Prix will move from Tuesday September 17 to Monday September 23. The schedule otherwise stays, with Friday September 20 opening the meet for the Pabst trophy and Wisconsin challenge trophy events and the Vanderbilt cup on Saturday September 21.
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Milwaukee
Milwaukee Automobile Dealers’ Association
Automobile Club of America
Abandonment of Superior Streetcar Service Amid Strike Fears
Superior Service has been abandoned on all street car lines as a precaution after a walkout of more than half the 80 motormen and conductors. Thousands of residents in remote sections are marooned downtown as fear grows violence seen in Duluth could follow.
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Superior
Duluth
Candidates Must Hurry for Madison Preelection Pamphlet
Notice to Wisconsin voters that candidate material and the required fee must reach the secretary of state by September 26 for inclusion in the pre-election pamphlet.
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Madison
Wlaconalu
Cuta
Secretary of State
No Hagging In Kenosha Dance Hall Raid Ends Ruckus
Sheriff Stab raided a dance hall in the village of Truesdal and closed the place after a turkey trot and bunny bug event were barred from Kenosha County. Local authorities halted activity at the hall amid disorder and safety concerns.
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Kanosha
Kenosha
Kenosha County
Stab
Truesdal
Rousseau’s Parisian Adulation Sparks 1765 Riot Tale
Report notes Rousseau celebrated on his bicentenary stirring a Paris riot when he toured Wegland in 1765. Lord Charlemont recalls crowds pursuing him to London, Garrick hosting a supper and performing for him while Mrs Garrick laments the restless philosopher clinging to the box front.
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Rousseau
Paria
Wegland
Dreas
Lord Charlemont
London
Garrick
Plessa
Rousseau Was Highly Gratified, But Mrs. Garrick
Lfe
Philosopher
German Farmer Uses Hospitality to Hire Pea Pickers
A North German farmer advertised in a Hanover paper offering board and lodging to fifteen to twenty women and girls not under twelve. They would work eight to ten hours daily picking peas in exchange for labor pay, presenting a probe into exploitable labor practices and dubious hospitality.
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Himslf
Hanover
Children’s reading list attributed to Eugene Field
An old note recalls Eugene Field naming ten top books for youths under sixteen, including Pilgrim's Progress Robinson Crusoe Anderson's Fairy Tales Grimm's Fairy Tales Scottish Chiefs Black Beauty The Arabian Nights Swiss Family Robinson Little Lord Fauntleroy Tom Brown's School Days and Little Women The remark adds men should stay busy and not idle on the job.
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Eugene Field
Aaid
Thia Hat
Anderson
Faolly Robinson
Lord Fauntleroy
Tom Brown
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A. Solle
Thlonsylle
Lindenhurst Farm
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Johnson Spaaks
Wisconsin State News
William P. Leek
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Dallas
Tex
Oconomowoe
Henry Thule
Marhall Field Company
Nagawicka Lake
Delafield
Endere
Oconomowoc
Brad Fone
Mawim
Marinette
Cleveland Wright
Nellie Porth
Albert Forth
Mildret Schultz
Earl Wright
John King
Cook
Tresauret
Charles M. Riea
Neenah
Soo
Fremont
Representa al Express Company
Grand Rapida
F. J. Rooney
Wisconsin Federation of Catholic Societies
Maasmer
Henry Gramiling
Milwaukes
Wers
Oconto
Poate
Vern LeRoy
Manitowoc
Charlee A. Behnke
Lake Michigan
Behnke
Mineral Point
Methodist Episcopal Church
Quayle
King Cromwell
E. B. Patteryson
Madleon
E. E. Horth
Trousdale
Fond du Lac
Lessae
Fred C. Griffin
Owen
State Industrial Board
Griffin
Qraeh Bay
Alex. Schoels
Northwestern
Lyndhurst
Clintonville
St. Vincent's
Evansville
Broughton
Emery
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