Hartford Crime Leaves Manufacturer Wounded Near Death
Milwaukee Aug 19 L Kissell a Hartford Wisconsin automobile maker and head of Kissell company was shot by Jon Gerbier a Polish worker during a dispute at Kissell stores Two bullets hit Kissell in the head and one in the stomach He was taken to a Milwaukee hospital in grave condition Gerbier 12 was seized by bystanders and jailed pending trial in Milwaukee County Justice West Bend authorities were notified of the arrest
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Mack
Bicitea Spettatora
Northwestern
Milwaukee
Wis
L. Kissell
Hartford
Hartford Plow Company
Jon Gerbier
Kissell Company
Kissell
Gerber
Automobile
Gerbler
West Bend
Women Smugglers Case Ties Up High Value Artifacts
U S customs in Chicago seize tapestries paintings statuary and armor valued at 80000 tied to Mrs Jack Gartner of Boston and Mrs Emily Rockwell Crane Chadbourne of Boston. Goods listed as household items but valued at 3000, with 80000 tax due and 70000 penalties paid. further action referred to District Attorney Simms for investigation.
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Associated Press
Chicago
United States
Jack" Gartner
Boston
Gardner
Back Bay Fens
Lege
Emily Rockwell Crane Chadbourne
MM Gardner
Chadbourne
Customs Ames
Customs Department
Simms
Wedded at Fond du Lac by Rev. Hoenetke ceremony
Miss Lydia Thalacker and Rev. Arnold Hoenetke wed at the bride’s North Fond du Lac home. The quiet ceremony was conducted by Rev. Paul Ochlert with no attendants. They plan a two week honeymoon and will reside at 7418 National Avenue West Allis after October 1.
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Sueelal
Fond Duc Tac
W Ang
North Fond du Lac
Lydia Thalacker
Arnold Hoenetke
A. C. Thalacker
Paul Ochlert
North Fond du Lac Letheran
Esther Hebbe
Ecorations
National Avenue
West Allis
A. Hoenecke
Wauwautosa
Minnesota Avenue
Thalacker
Fond du Lac
Heymanns
Oshkosh
Herosition
Adams County To Get New Rail Line In Wisconsin
Adams County will gain a railroad as the Central Wisconsin Transit company is incorporated to build a 65 mile line from Kilbourn to Grand Rapids via Friendship. Financing is rumored to come from the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul. The project ends Adams County’s status as the last Wisconsin county without rail service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wis
Adams County
Central Wisconsin Transit Company
Kilbourn
Grand Rapids
Friendship
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Five Years to Complete Panama Canal Expected
Washington August 19 AP reports Colonel Goethals, in charge of the canal project, expects completion in five years at far less cost than generally believed. The information is seen as a hopeful assessment of efficiency and economy for the vast waterway project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Panama Canal
Goethals
Wright
Syracuse University official Phelps commits suicide in Utica hotel
Rev James Duane Phelps treasurer of Syracuse University shot himself in his Utica hotel room after a night confinement. He left a note stating he did not wish to live any longer. Phelps, formerly connected with The Northern Christian Advocate, had been ill and lodged at a private sanitarium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Presa
Utica
James Duane Phelps
Syracuse University
Phelps
Northern Christian Advocate
Troops Leaving Springfield End Quiet Interlude
Springfield Indiana reads a quieter city as First and Fourth infantry move home today and Third and Fifth depart tomorrow. Governor Deneen and officials say the show of force reduced riots to history and will save about $20,000 daily. National Guard conduct praised while fears of renewed trouble linger among residents and officials.
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Associated Presa
Springfield
Yeetorda
Deneen
Young
Scott
Ysace
Deacen
RAND
Gra
George Richardson
Mabel Hallam
Cinvernor Benven
Chamber of Commerce
Ministers’ Association
Scott Burian
Associated Press
Wisconsin Postmasters Gather for Sixth Annual Oshkosh Convention
The Wisconsin Association of Postmasters opens its sixth annual convention in Oshkosh with federal officials taking prominent roles. Attendees include local and state postmasters led by President Sr. Den aided by executive committee members from Fort Atkinson Milwaukee Eau Claire Lacrosse and La Crosse. General Stuart serves as Western district inspector.
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Wisconsin Association of Postmasters
Oshkosh
State Association of Postmasters
Lece
Den
Acigiei
Tsehnener
la Crosse
Stuart
United States
Wiscanstie
Aftermath of Mob Tensions in Mason Street District
A frightened resident describes mothers and children sleeping in corn fields as soldiers withdraw. A neighbor warns of white violence toward colored people, while officers insist current forces will protect law abiding citizens and ease fears after upheaval.
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Mason Street
Vilas Shows Slight Improvement, Health Update Given
Madison Aug 19 Associated Press reports Col. William F. Vilas is slightly improved. Dr Fox says continued improvement expected and recovery weeks away.
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Associated Press
Madison
Wis
William F. Vilas
Fox
China
Post Office Policy Debate Shapes Newspaper Second Class Rates
A national editorial association session in St Paul discusses the Post Office Department attitude toward newspapers and second class matter. Third Assistant Postmaster General A. Je. Lawshe outlines postage laws, the burden on publishers, and the push for penny postage reform with a return to original second class rates. He notes express companies, not postal, handle some newspaper distribution and calls for ending abuses while defending legitimate publishers.
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Associated Press
Paul
Minn
National Editorial Association
Postoffice Department
A. Je. Lawshe
Lawshe
Post Office Department
Deleysion
Fred
Congrom
Te Ee Og
Tthak Bean
Expres
Postofiles
Myr
Congress
United States
Post- Office Department
Ming
Bank official found dead after long fraudulent scheme
A bank cashier named Hermann Rekert committed suicide at a village hotel near Drese Tieft after concealing years of embezzlement. He had served thirty four years with the bank and confessed the deed, saying he intended to come with another motive.
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Alty
Hermann Rekert
Loredne Bank
Fonfa
Ina
Drese Tie
Clothier defeats Little in all-cobra singles clash
Philadelphia's William J. Clothier defeated New Yorker PL D. Little in the first round of the all-cobra singles tournament at Newport on August 12, taking the match in three sets 6-2 6-2 6-6. Clothier dominated with a cool, composed game while Little showed nerves and erratic play at the casino sports scene.
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Associated Press
Newport
Pope Illness Suspends Audiences Across Vatican
The pope is reported ill with intermittent fever causing suspension of typical public audiences. Officials say the pontiff remains under care as Vatican communications note he is not fully incapacitated.
Motive Found in Hains Divorce Case Ties Death to Annis
Hains facing divorce proceedings after his wife Mrs Annis Hains filed suit alleging cruel treatment by Captain Hains. She demanded an open court hearing, claiming motive linked to Annis behind the accusations. Libbey corroborates reports, stating Mrs Hains suffered severe cruelty and wounds from incidents at Port Hamilton with Thornton present.
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Associated Press
Heston
Withiam
Annis
Hayside Yacht Club
Peter Haine
Qra
Hains
New York
Thornton
Libbey
Halnn
Port Hamilton
Hinsey Exonerated in Knights of Pythias Dreyfus Case
The Knights of Pythias leader Hinsey is exonerated after seven years of expulsion and a defamation case. Charges against Elinsey were dropped, and he was reinstated at the Boston convention. The dispute involved Janesville figures and the Milwaukee Southern line affair. The final roll call at the Boston meeting showed a large margin for exoneration.
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Agaoechited
Chiéigo
MacTolin
Rinses
Dreyfus
Knights of Pythlas
Tia
Milion Doikers
Iansey
Ochicuago, Milwaukes & St. Paul
Miwa
The Twelfth Wisconsin Special to The Northwestern
A Wisconsin Civil War veteran group, the Twelfth Wisconsin, is honored in Milwaukee with city decorations and a campfire at Howe Post. Events include a banquet in Green Bay and a reception for the veterans. James Rapp of Marinette is noted as the oldest A1% man in Wisconsin at age 92.
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Northwestern
Milwaukee
Wis
Wisconsin
Howe Post
Green Pity
James Rapp
Mariners
Winsonsin
Marinetta
Cincinnati
Interne Roda A Wiegele
Marinette
Philadelphia
Writers of Shorthand Association Opens Meeting
The annual meeting of the Shorthand Reporters Association opened with the reading of the committee’s legislation report by Cal Henry C. Deming of Harrisburg Pennsylvania and Charles T. Roberts of New Haven Connect. A communication from Edward Murphy of Washington D C was read. Other program items included Our Stranger Friend the Shorthand Reporter and Association Observations by Kendrick C. Hat of Trenton New Jersey.
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Associated Press
Cal. Henry ¢. Deming
Viarrisbure
Charles T. Roberts
Faure
New Haven
Conn
Eerd Ve Murphy
Washington
ID. C
Panera
Colt Henry
Dreming
Kendrick C. Hat
Trenton
Kaiser Enters Fight Donates to Tuberculosis Fund
The emperor donated 34000 to the Hubert Koch foundation aiding resistance to tuberculosis in Berlin. The effort, labeled a Young blow, aims to curb the disease as cooler weather and political tensions affect plans across Europe.
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L. Sissell
Chicengo and
Ruston
Hansam Diteh
University Iman
the. Teemsmrer
Syraemac
Reanle
Tident
Woodside
Edwards
Tenth Streets
Twelfth Street
Hec
Umanoles
E. W. Keyes
Earle
Welch
Eau Claire
Gc. C. Gittings, Racine
George W. Burchard
Fort Atkitsom
Gen
Jamen E. Steart, Chicawan
David
Owen
Ahlwaulee
W. OB. Tacharner
Cap
Vilas
Postatiie Deepartment
Abmsen
Fetter
Siefer
Deiilia
Clothier
Little
New Yorker
the Pope
Thane
Lave
Itas
Til Annis Munder
Halos Brothers
Mex
Mavis
Greag Cruchy
Hinsey
Green Bay
Writers OF Shorthand
Cliyr
Kaiser
Fund For the Way
Berlin
Hubert Koch
Young Blow
Sun
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