Wisconsin State Fair 1912 Sets Attendance Record Declines
Wisconsin's 1912 state fair closed with a record exhibit showing strong educational displays despite dilapidated facilities. Attendance reached 108974, down 16784 from last year, prompting proposed state aid of 500000 for improvements at State Fair Park including a new horse barn a poultry building and a merchants and manufacturers building. The fair highlighted roads under the state aid law and featured dairy cattle and horse exhibits, with officials planning broader future expansion.
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Wisconsin
MacKenzie
Airy Park
C. G. Rewey
Ctaig
C. G. Rower
State Fair Park
Stata Felr Park
Merchants and Manufacturers
Wisconah
State Ighway Commission of
State Falk
Wisconsin Congregationalists Close Annual Meeting in Grand Rapids
The seventy fourth Wisconsin Congregational association ended in Grand Rapids with Rev L H Kevier of Fond du Lac delivering the address Kingdom Must Come in Wisconsin. Officers reported about 267 churches in Wisconsin, a membership of 206 thousand and Sunday school attendance over 24 500.
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Wisconsin Congregational Association
Grand Rapids
L. H. Kevier
Fond du Lair
Wisconsin
Wincongln
Wittzack Named Head by German Press Association
The German Press association of Wisconsin chose Shawano as meeting place for 1513 and elected officers: President Hil l Wittzack Milwaukee vice president A Paukow Marshfield secretary Arthur Mathwig Shawano treasurer Carl Seeger Appleton. Members and wives attended Turner ball at Feat Kammers where Governor McGovernor Prof Ernest Vorn Mr Witlack Prof Paul Relnach and others spoke.
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German Press Association of
Wiscansin
Shawano
Hill Wittzack
Milwaukee
A. Paukow
Marshfield
Arthur Mathwig
Carl Seeger
Appleton
Feat Kammers
Governor McGovern
Ernest Vorn
Witlack
Paul Relnach
Democratic vote shows big gain in gubernatorial race
Complete returns from sixty-nine counties show Tobn C. Karel leading Democratic nominating rival Adolph Schmitz with 44 760 to 4 309 votes while McGovern, Republican, receives 72 870. Statewide totals differ from two years ago with Republicans at 190 913 and Dems at 78 065. rural counties favored Schmitz with light Democratic support and Karel drew strength from lake counties and anti income tax campaigning.
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Madison
Tobn C. Karel
Adolph Schmitz
McGovern
Schmitz
Fairebhild
Lewis
Mmcgovern
Strange
Barker
Douglas
le Crosse
State Board
Karel
Karael
Lake Short
Wittzack Elected Head at Wisconsin German Meeting
The Wisconsin German press association elected Emil Wittzack of Milwaukee as president for 1913 with A G Pankow of Marshfield as vice president Arthur Mathwig Shawano as secretary and Carl Seeger Appleton as treasurer The officers and their spouses were entertained at Turner Hall in a Fest with Gov McGovern Prof Ernst Voss Mr Wittzack and Prof Paul Reinsch speaking The convention ended with a boat ride on Lake Monona and a final gathering at Monona Park.
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Madiaan
German Press Association of
Wiacansin
Shawana
Emil Wittzack
Milwaukee
A. G. Pankow
Marehfield
Arthur Mathwig
Shawano
Carl Seeger
Appleton
Turner Hell
Lake Monona
Monona Park
Eau Claire Valuation Figures Dropped for 1912
Eau Claire city assessments show a total valuation of 9,814,907 dollars for 1912, as submitted by City Assessor Frank Reinhard. This is a decline of 351,039 dollars from 1911, reflecting a lower total assessed value for the city.
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Eau Clair
Eau Claire
Frank Reinhard
University of Wingen sin Opens Sixtieth Year
The University of Wingensin will open its sixtieth year on September 23. It is expected that about 6,000 students will attend Varsity events and that 8,000 students will be enrolled during the academic year.
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Madleon
University of Wingensin
Wisconsin Democratic Platform Emphasizes Tax Reform at Madison
Madison reports a Democratic state convention selecting Paul Hemmy as state chairman after a split over an income tax repeal plank. Judge John C. Karel and Hemmy led calls for a clean campaign, while the Milwaukee conference faction backed Frank B. Schutz. The platform favors repealing the present income tax and demands state control of water powers, with harmony urged among factions.
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Hemmy
D. D. Conway
Grand Rapids
Frank B. Schutz
Milwaukee
Conway
Woodrow Wilson
Schutz
H. K. Kneen
le Crosga
D. B. Gagging
Kneen
Madison Prohibition Party Chooses Leadership at State Convention
The prohibition party met in the state capital Agricultural rooms to ratify the platform and elect leaders. Charlies L. Hill of Rosendale was unanimously named chairman with S. W. Larson of Fair Oaks as secretary while I. Burrill Smith of Madison was re elected state chairman. The platform denounces liquor as the greatest moral evil and calls for its destruction as the foremost reform.
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Madison
Prohibition Party
Charlies L. Hill
Rosendale
W. Larson
Fair Oaks
Atty. I. Burrill Smith
Hhe
Plans for Marshfield Depot Freight Depot
Plans drawn for a new freight depot to be erected by the sea site. The building will measure 40 by 100 feet and service Marshfield. The commission approved the project as a key infrastructure addition for the harbor area.
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Marshfield
No Deaths In Parish Reported In Hortonville Parish
Appleton reporter notes Rev. Father J. M. Kommers of SS Peter and Pauls church in Hortonville announced there have been no deaths in the parish of over 200 families in two years.
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Appleton —Pfhe
J. M. Kommers
SS. Peter and Paul's Church
Hortonville
Mote Beer
Escaped Lunatic Captured Near Oshkosh Farm
John Mathews, who escaped from the Northern Hospital for the Insane of Oshkosh, was captured on the farm of Herman Peters. The report notes his recapture after escape.
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Appleton
John Mathews
Oshkosh
Herman
Social Democrats Meet in Madison Gear for State Platform
The Social Democrats gathered in the north wing of the capitol to adopt a platform and pledge to defend water power sites from speculators. Milwaukee figures led the committee and convention, with proposals for tax reform, municipal ownership, direct democracy, state mining, timber handling, and free textbooks for public schools.
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Madison
Capitol
W. R. Gaylord
Milwaukee
State Central Committee
Frank J. Weber
Ed. Kooppe
Mie Waukee
Fred Brockhausen
Fred Leviash
H. G. Kent
Wisconsin
Boat Narrow Escape at Little Rapids Dam Speeds Away
DePere area witnesses report a speed boat operator named Mr. Wright attempting a return trip up the river when the craft shot over Little Rapids Dam seven miles above DePere. The vessel remained upright and drifted downstream, with only the engine damaged and a young woman aboard left unharmed. Gilson and a woman related to the incident were among those present.
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DePera Dam
Depere
Carl Wright
Witc
Wiliam Gilson
Manitowoc Man Dies After Weeklong Illness
August Clare, a 62 year old former resident of Manitowoc County, died after a week of illness caused by a paralytic condition. He succumbed to the illness at his Fond du Lac home where he had been staying.
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Fond du Lac
August Clare
MicTkot
Manitesoc
Green Bay
J. H. Center
Reform Story
Conter
Mies
Linda Disch
Menasha Man Held Up by Masked Robber
A Menasha man named Jacob Rebartzhek was assaulted and forced to surrender his money by a masked assailant. The attacker fled after the victim was frightened. No injuries reported.
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Menasha
Nesnah
Jacob Rebartzhek
Wisconsin News In Brief Highlights Local Incidents
State notes resignation of two presidential electors and possible filling by new Republican central committee. Sawyer county prosecutors may drop four Dietz family charges linked to a life-sentence case. Appleton carrier Wilbur Peters dies after switch engine accident. Lawrence College reports record freshmen class and large enrollments. Robbers flee with cash after breaking into a Luxembourg bank. Wisconsin potato crop expected good despite rain. Green Bay plans hospital expansion with Lutheran groups. Northwestern railroad price cut ordered. refund to Torrey Cadar. Milwaukee doctor faces federal obscenity charges. Fox River Valley Osteopathy meeting features Dr. Thompson address with notable attendees. Dietz family charges dismissed pending jury view on rebellion context.
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Fair Board
Rewey
Sam
State Exposition
Otto Rathman
American Granite Works
William Lohr
Edward Boyle
Lohr & Boyle
Paul A. Hempe
Milwaukee Monument Company
N. B. Neelon
Quale
Quayle
Webster Mittar
Kingstey Church
West Allis
E. D. Kohlstedt
Beloir
Kingsley
JS. Lean
Trinity Church
Trinity
J. A. Popl
Green Day
Ashby and Simpson
C. W. Heywood
Aner Avescue
Goldthorp
Epworth and
Ackies
Andrew Beernink
Grand Avenue
E. T. Hagerman
F . Kobltedt
Beloit
Park Place
Andrews
Summerfield
S. H. Anderson
St. Paul's
Thomas Gardner
St. Peter's
J. H. Paul
Green Way
Wauwatosa
Brlatel
Andrew Porter
Burlingston
J. C. Smith
Frookeville
Ives
Willem Mousse
Hartford
J. S. Davis
Kenosta
FLF
Stair
Menomines Falls
North Lisbon
Thomas’ B. Hoss
North Prairie
Bogle
John IW. Perry
Oconomowoe
Monterey
Monterey B.A. Sheard; Pewaukee and Brookferd, L. W. Kramer
Port Washington
Cedarburg
George W. Halli Pleasant Pratris
Wesley
R. BE
Betharde
Racine
First Church
Thomas Cocks
Union
Berryville
R. Levin
Grange Avenue
T. Cartwright Somerg
Carson Lang
South Milwaukee
Cudahy
W. R. Thompson
Sussex
Merton
H. H. Kafer
Union Grove
Paris
Jaim Sehneider
Waldo Circuit
Bille
Waukesha
Pease
Waterford Coldwell
Vernon
J. & Neff
Weat Bend
Alfred Head
Yorkville
North Cape
TY. P. Hilbourne
J. Q. Emery
Apa Fonsi Veseay
Mik
Chicago
St. Paul
Minneapolla
Dubyus
United States
Minneapolis
Dubuque
Dairy and Food Commissioner
Cot
Dairy and
Major Alsword
Sysston
Bureau Offamimel Industry
United States Department of Agriculture
W. A. Henry
Congregationallats
Governoars
Aiedor
Sekwits
Agana
Ayuland
Tees
Barron
Buffalo
Hurnete
Winrk
Columyla
Lot Crawford
Lara
Florence
Tieven Lake
Tronay Hackray
Judea Doffarson
Isenowla
Kewaunee
Lafayott
Sereyas
Langlade
Manitowae
Uoke A
Marinette Me
Ratten Ld Liane Ae
Monroe
Orie
Onankee
Cannes
Wittzack
Shawana Geta
Stats Income Tax
National Democratic Party
Baltimore
Republican Party
Scott
Taft
Col
Roosevelt
Senator la Follette
la Follette
Chiago
Francis B. McGovern
la Foliette
J. 8. Smith
Social Democrats
Gaylord State
Preal
John Hicka
Dubi ‘08
Algor C. Anderson
Menomon
Republican State Central Committee
Ray Claire
Hattie Diet
Almyra
Clarence
Leal Dietz
Jobt Dietz
Waupun
Oscar Harp
Ara
Anc
Sawyer County
Wilbur Peters
Chippewa Falls
Lawrence Collage
Soaneratly
Brokaw Ball
Luxemburger
Berlin
Wilconsin-Missouri Synod of Lutheran Churches
Greet Bay
New London
Kaukauna
Railroad Commission
Northwestern Railroad
Ita Tate
Yalloway
Clintonville
Torrey Cadar Company
David M._ Mun‘oe
Kenosha
Francis Bloodgood, Sr
Munroe
Federal District Court
Klee
Memhbera
Fox River Valley
Oxteopathy' Association
Hera
Matén
W. L. Thompson
Milwaukes
State Board of Medical Examiners
de Viaitora
FA. Wright
Qateapath
W. L. Thonepaon
C. C
Bond
Millwaukee
L. A. Whitehead
E. M. Culberteen
Henry T. Johnson
F.N. Olum
T. A. Nordhoff
C. Looxe
BE. M. Gish
H. E.‘ Pickard
Green
Far Claire
Wickham
Dietz
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