FREAKS OF THE WIND DAMAGE BY TORNADO
A Wisconsin dispatch reports a Brunswick tornado that leveled homes and windmills, moved a large picture into a Moses farm sitting room, and injured six including a child. Damage totals approach $20,000 at Clear Creek with destroyed barns and scattered grain sheaves. A severe hail storm near Bowesmont damaged crops and broke windows.
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Associated Press
Milwaukee
Was
Eau Claire
Wis
Brunswick
St. Paul
Minn
C. P. Moses
J. H. McElroy
Pleasant Valley
Clear Creek
Dan Lewis
William Stolp
Edward Kneeland
Charles Stueber
Daniel Hart
St. Pauli
H. C. Thompson
Albert Reiny
James Nicholson
I. C. Lowles
David McClean
William Summers
Bowis-~ment
MISS BESNAH TO WED IN FOND DU LAC WEDDING
Special to the Northwestern Fond du Lac Wis Aug 24 a large number of people in Fond du Lac will be interested to learn of the approaching marriage of Miss Marie Louise Besnah to Archibald M M Dougherty which will be numbered among the nuptial events for September The wedding will take place at St Josephs church at a nuptial mass The bridal couple after their wedding trip will go to housekeeping on Gillett street near Green Miss Besnah is a young lady of many endearing traits of character and her friends in Fond du Lac are region The prospective groom is engaged in business with his father J M Dougherty and the young man of many acquaintances and friends.
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Fhe
Northwestern
Fond du Lac
Wis
Mise Marie Louise Besnah
Archibald M.M. Dougherty
St. Joseph's Church
Gillett Street
Green
Mise Beenah
J. M. Dougherty
Murder in Boarding House in Rochester
Frederick Kistermaker, freight engineer, was found murdered in his boarding house in Rochester on August 2. Nellie Osborne and Arthur Clark were arrested. Clark, a youth, confessed, claiming Osborne plotted the killing over jealousy during a dinner. Clark allegedly signaled the attack as a train passed.
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Associated Press
Rochester
Frederick Kistermaker
Nellie Osborne
Kistermaker
Arthur Clark
Clark
Osborne
Dirs
Hishtraker
Relief of Stringency Plan Urged by Cortelyou
Comptroller Ridgely approves Secretary Cortelyou’s plan to ease money strain this fall by distributing funds among national banks. He calls the plan wise and timely, sees no reason for liquidation to trigger panic, and says nationwide resources are ample for progress and development.
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Ridgely
Cortelyou
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Aus
Ridsley
Ta Crosses Pioneer Kills Self by Gunshot in Desolation
A. Fontinh, longtime Ta Crosses resident, died by self infliction today after a two week decline following a paralytic stroke. Despondency from illness noted as the motive in a desolate scene at the Fontinh home as neighbors report the act.
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Ar Asenciatad Press
Ta Crreeee
Wie
Aninewr Fontinh
Raicida
Bansing
Jockey Johnny Reiff Involved In Turf Rivalry Report
An Adv with Johnny Reiff, famous American jockey, appears amid a dispute between key turf figures. The note indicates he was sent to resolve a quarrel and mentions a German turfman, with stakes quoted at 54,00.
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New York
aAdriess
Johany” Rett
Prairie fire destroys hay stacks in Rye township field
A prairie fire swept section 24 in Rye township Grand Forks county yesterday afternoon burning two stacks of hay and other property. About 220 acres of meadow were burned and sun obscured by smoke for a couple of hours as the blaze advanced in Grand Forks.
German trial at Baden Baden shocks crowd over murder charge
Intense interest marked the Baden Baden trial of Karl Hall, a George Washington University professor in Washington D C, charged with murdering his mother in law Frau Molitor in that city. Testimony was sensational and the conviction provoked strong reactions among admirers gathered in Baden Baden.
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Germany
Baden- Bagen
Karl’ Hall
George Washington University
Washington, D. C
Frau
Hau
Baden- Baden
Campaign to end child labor across states urged
The American Federation of Labor executive council plans a broad state by state push to abolish child labor under fourteen in any gainful work. President Gompers will press the measure before the Massachusetts legislature committee in Boston on August 27. The federation also seeks stricter immigration laws excluding Asiatic labor and calls for government ownership of telegraph lines to be studied by Roosevelt and Congress.
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Congren
Labverein
Associated Press
Norfolk
Executive Council
American Federation of Labor
Gompers
Mass
Boston
Federation
Congress
Roosevelt
Transval
Rescue on Lake Mendota Ends Narrowly in August Storm
Miss Lyla Ransom of Wingine Park and BE Burnett, a mechanical engineering research assistant at the university, were saved after clinging to an upturned canoe for over two hours amid 3 tagging winds and a thunderstorm on Lake Mendota. Rescuers included Rev. F. T. Gaspin, Donald Seibel, and Frank Roland, with Henry Cook assisting. Ransom plans to move to Oshkosh to supervise city schools music programs.
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Northwestern
Madison
Wis
Madison Lakes
Lake Mendota
Lyla Ransom
Wingie Park
BE. &. Burnett
Theniversity
F. T. Gaspin
First Baptist Church
Donald Seibel
Frank Roland
Henry Cook Mies Ransom
Oshkosh
Aged Minister James M Anderson Dies in Duluth
Aged eighty year old James M Anderson, retired Presbyterian minister and former Duluth pastor, dies here of old age. He was a Scottish native and graduate of Williams and Princeton. Also appears James Oliver, a near eighty year old Philadelphia actor Hugh T Smith known as Hugh Stanton, and James Oliver, a South Bend manufacturer, all reported dead or near death on Aug 24.
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Associated Press
Duluth
Minn
Hey
James M. Anderson
Anderson
Scotland
Willams
Princeton
James Oliver
South Bend
Ind
Philadelphia
Hugh T. Smith
Hugh Stanton
PUBLISH A MAGAZINE
President Small of the telegraphers union arrives from Chicago to weigh arbitration in the strike. Strikers publish the first issue to fund the union treasury while Western Union and Postal Telegraph report smooth business and no need for arbitration.
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Associated Press
New York
Small
Telegraphers’ Union
Chicago
Union
Western Union
Postal Telegraph Companies
Boy Loses Fingers in Beloit Cap Accident
Milwaukee dated dispatch reports Edward Mij er losing three fingers on one hand while playing with a percussion cap. The fingers blew off cleanly. the rest of the hand was not shattered. The injured boy was taken to the ward for care this morning.
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Milwaukee
Wic
Beloit Sare
Edward Mijer
Milwaukee Auto Crash Victim Alters Roadside Tale
A nine year old girl was struck by a racing car driven by Alserman Jones at the Milwaukee fairgrounds. Witnesses say Jones appeared unaware of the impact and police reported the incident occurred this afternoon as events at the fair continued.
State TAU Way Commission Orders halt to discrimination
Neb Aug 24 The state TAU Way Commission ordered Great Serb er to cease discrimination against Omaha in favor of Minneapolia for testing cars loading grain destined for the Omaha market.
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Br Associated Pre and
Tancola
Neb
State Tau wAy Commission
Serber
Omaha
Minneapolia Br
Husband’s Infidelity Ties to Woman’s Self-Destruction
In Baden Baden a case against Professor Karl Hau, once of Washington DC, in the murder of his mother in law Fru Molitor, unfolds with Dietz presenting a new appeal narrative. Frau Hau testifies her motive was Hau’s unfaithfulness and mind, not guilt, prompting her to seek death by self death alongside him after a May 13 discussion.
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Associated Press
Karerghe
Germany
Karl Hau
Washington, D. C
Fru Molitor
Baden-Baden
Dietz
Frau Hau
Fife
London
Olga
Fian Mau
Hau
Love Is Reelected At Universal Peace Conference
Mystic Conn August 24 The Associated Press reports at Mystic Grove the universal peace conference discussed principles urged by President Alfred J Love of Philadelphia. A declaration supports that war harms progress, arbitration settles disputes, and a law banning war loans should be enacted. Philippine imperial control should end. School children’s militarism is rejected and church teachings urged mutual benefit. The price conference calls for no government power to claim debts by force.
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Associated Press
Mystic, Conn
Mystic Grove
Alfred J. Love
Philadelphia
Congress
Philippine Islands
Christian Church
Etnciusen
Price Conference
Cyclist Killed in Streetcar Collision at Manitowoc
Michael Wondrash, 19, riding a bicycle, was struck by a Manitowoc and Northern Traction Company streetcar and died from injuries. He entered the car from the front, was thrown through a window, and died after failing to regain consciousness. Survived by parents and three sisters. District attorney orders an inquest.
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Milcawkes
Wis
Michael Wondrash
Juvere
Natieet
Manitowed & Northern Traction Company
Werdrawy
Mercia
Werdrash
Trenieenne
Bie
Anniversary of Disaster at Whiting Mill in Menasha
The nineteenth anniversary observance of the Whiting paper mill disaster in Menasha is marked with special church services for the thirteen workers killed and many injured. Local capitalists in Oshkosh Green Bay Neenah and Appleton are said to back a freighting monster boat project between Oshkosh and Green Bay. Mrs G A Loescher hosted guests for Mr and Mrs Green of Milwaukee with out of town attendees from Green Bay Little Chute and Appleton. John Jaros is seriously ill at his First Street home. McDowell's Specials and the Island Browns race at Badger Grounds tomorrow afternoon. The Arion band’s last summer concert was on the Menasha city square. organizers aim to sustain summer entertainment.
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Menasha
Wis
Whiting Paper
Oshttosh
Neenah
An- Pleton
Oshkosa
Green Bay
G. A. Loescher
Main Street
Bir. Green
Milwaukee
John Hoberg
John
Herman Verstegen
Littie Chute
Joseph Roskmeiess
Applston
John Jaros
First Street
McDowell
Island Browns
Badger Grounds
Menasha City Square
Arion Band
Oshkosh
Sinks in Lake Superior with Tug Carrington Lost
The tug and excursion steamer Carrington sank in Lake Superior last night while returning from Ashland. Captain Frechette and crew evacuated to the Frederick R. Wells. all hands were safe. The steamer Alva then struck the tug Edna near the Northern Pacific dock, but no injuries occurred as sailors saved the vessels.
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Stamer Carrington
Lac Superior
Froechette
Ashland
Frederick R. Wells
Frechette
Porom
Alva
Edna
Northern Pacific
Battleship launched amid ceremony at the docks
The dreadnought class warship Lemetle Broof was successfully launched in the evening with a ceremony conducted by Countess Portescee. A large crowd attended, including many notable figures, as the ship left the dock amid cheers.
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Lemetle
Murder Trial Pending in Cox Case at Sandy Hook
The trial of Herta Jehan Abner and others charged with the murder of Dr B D Cox in Jackeys will be held at Sandy Hook on April 23. Proceedings include pretrial motions and potential witnesses, with local authorities preparing for the high profile case in Prestonsburg Kentucky.
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Eesington
Herta
Jehan
Abner
B. D. Cox
Jackeys
Sandy Hesk
Moanlos
Jacea TB
Crely
Taft Welcomed With Enthusiasm in Oklahoma City
Secretary of War William H. Taft arrived in Oklahoma City and was greeted by a large Republican gathering. He held talks with party leaders, toured the city, and led a monster parade as he prepared to deliver tonight’s keynote speech for the campaign in the new state.
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Taft
Wil Sound
Associated Presa
Oklahoma City
Okla
Williams H. Taft
Republica Party
Oklinewa
Oklahoma
Kidnapping tale ends with man’s return home
Aus Associated Press reports Lancaster resident Frath Montgomery twenty five years old returned to his parents after more than a year away. He says he left for Gapland Maryland to wed Malvina Castine, was doused with a blow on a street, woke in a hooded car then in a Mexico bound camp of four men who threatened death if he escaped. He later escaped near Alamo after captors slept.
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Associated Press
Lancaster
Aus
Frath Montgomery
Han
Thin Cits
Montgomery
Gapland
Maryland
Mies Malvina
Castine
Hagerstown
Electricity Breaks Sleep In Fatal Power Incident
Gabriel Suvkrn, a recent immigrant to the United States, suffered severe injuries when a blast struck his home at 68 Batt TR street in St. Paul. He was hospitalized after the accident, with three symptoms of head injuries noted. Light indicates a possible recent family disturbance contributing to his condition. electricity work was performed to resuscitate him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avcoriated Treas
United States
Sarkre
Eurmant
Fires Under Control Near Toulon Fort
Fires in the vicinity of Use forte near Toulon were reported yesterday but are now under control according to Associated Press dispatches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toulon
Francs
Forte
Funeral of Mrs Bethke Held Friday at Riverdale
Funeral services for Joseph Bethke were held Friday afternoon at his Dove Street residence with Rev. Hayward He Smith officiating. He had worked over fifty years at Payne Lumber company and left a purchased home and several adjoining lots paid for. Interment was at Riverdale cemetery. Floral tributes honored the family and colleagues. Mrs Bethke notes he was at home Sunday morning and afternoon when he drowned after being invited to fish by a friend who helped with the net but declined to return that night.
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Joseph Bethke
Dove Street
Hayward He Smith
Bethke
Patne Lumat Company
Hove
Etverel
Lotsa
Plac
Riveralde
Frank Reveland
F. W. Peterson
Edward Hampshire
Edward Conroy
Katherine Bethke
John Wiuwramski
Pulne Lumber Company
Chrysanthe
Nums
Slangen
John Wawrzinsk
Mr. Bethke
Funeral for Reinhold Kleist Reveals Duluth Accident
The body of Reinhold Kleist killed at Duluth Minnesota arrived in the city. Funeral is Sunday at two o clock from Herman Kleist’s residence and at 210 from Elgath Street Lutheran Church. He was 31, survived by mother Mrs Wilhelmine Kleist sister Mrs John Patt and brothers Herman and Gustav Kleist.
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Reinhold Kleist
Duluth
Minn
Chicago
Nieist
Wilhelmine Kleist
John Patt
Heethers
Herman
Gustav Klefet
Witnesses Examined in Maxcy vs Hideout Case
Discovery statute hearing before Court Commissioner D E McTonail on Friday in R O Maxcy v W Ky Hideout. Witnesses Ti enot and Albert T Henry, cashier of National Union Bank, testified about notes guaranteed by Mr. Gildestut and land return to Mr. Saxe. Stock ownership details given for PRUYjn, Saxe, Baltutpe, Hideout and others.
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D. EB. McTonail
Maxcy
W. Ky
Mr. Ti@enot
Albert T. Henry
National Union Bank
Maxey
Dmichigan
Lake Superior & Southern Fughoad Company
Dildes
No wooden buildings go halted by injunction
A fragmented court note reports that a building project was halted by an injunction affecting a woolen framework and related work. The order, cited to a state manager and attorney, stops work on the site and delays permits with no further effect expected, as officials assess the case.
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Attomes Wlc
A. Nayer
Kavanaugh
WFWW
Niekoing
Hut Weex
Aod
Arzsa
Boxer May Recover After Head Injury In Game
Frank Boxer, catcher for the New York team, was struck on the head by a pitched ball in yesterday's game against Pittsburgh. He remains in a coma in the hospital with doctors saying a proper recovery is likely after suffering a brain concussion.
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Ty Astoriated Press
New York
Boxermay
Pitteburg
France's Blundered Conquest Feared in Morocco
Tangier August reports from Fez and Tangier warn of grave unrest in Morocco as European residents flee. French actions at Casablanca and a French ambassador's visit to Germany stir fears of renewed subjugation and a potential broader crisis, with Germany urging adherence to the Algeciras terms.
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Morocco
Prench
von Hutlow I
Berlin
Frankfuerter gZeltung Today
Tangier
Mohammed Sidi el Mokhri
Algeciras
Mohammed el Torres
France
Casablanca
Mohammed
Mohamimed
Faurope
Gernany
Jules Cambon
von Buelow
Nordeney
Germany
M. Cambon
von Boelow
WIFE IS FORGHING
Wisconsin special from Manitowoc reports the pardon decision for Peter Lach at Waupun will be deferred to September 3 to allow Governor Davidson to hear Bach's wife bid for an unconditional pardon. Bach serves a three year term for an attempt on his wife with three shots fired two years ago.
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Northwestern
Milwaukee
Wis
Manitowoc
Madison
State Board of Control
Peter Lach
Waupun
Davidson
Bach
Would Race for $100 at Silver Fox Meet
Dr F. Fielding announces he will enter his horse Fantagt again at the Silver Fox for the sum of Mt. a file shows the race at the Winneconne course where races were bid on the Fourth of July. The prize is $18 with Thomas Hyan mentioned. Hackers of Silver Fox challenged Fantana but De Fettng says the stake is too stiff for his horse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winneconne
Jely Lia Devi
Thomas Hyan
Th Hackers
Silver Fox
Fantana le Mace Toy
de Fettng
Death of Miss Gelhar
Afiee Mary Gelhar, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Allert Infred Frias, died at home at age 79. Funeral services will be Monday at one from St. Vincent's Catholic Church with interment at Riverside Cemetery.
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Mary Gelhar
Allert
Ted Frias
O'Cagh
Gelhar
Taente
Deats
Egmeed
Vevey
Vine Veclork
St. Vinveen's
Cathie Ehuteh
Riveryl c Messery
Chinese Empress Well In Distress Report
Fragmentary OCR item notes an incident involving a Chinese empress figure and a Pavle pres argument about health. Readable elements mention empress wings and an insurance context, with unclear dates or locations. The text is highly garbled but suggests a health or peril report linked to an imperial figure.
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Johnny” Reiff
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Grand Forks County
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Karl Haut
Villa Molitor
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Jem MS Anderson
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Nebraskan Railway Commission
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Sinter
Love
Lexia
Mend of Universal Peace Congress
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Lake Superior
Old Exerreta
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DR. Cox
Wanda
Faria
Welle
Wolenukes
Reas
Asano
Hington
Prana Zelia
Joy
Mom
Aropsee Han
Judge Eller
MR. Kleist
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Bowerman
Ubancen
Hades
NEAD
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Fex
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Norderney
Tnig
Spain
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Miss Gelhar
Cleventh Street
Tore
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Maximo
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