Fall of wall disaster kills eight in city hotel row
A northwest gale toppled a wall near Fifth Street causing a hotel and adjacent building to collapse. Eight people died, several injured, including Mrs. Jennie Murray and Miss Carria Fieyre, as fire crews and police rescued survivors under dangerous conditions. Investigations into the accident proceed with building inspectors and insurers assessing blame and liability.
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Furth Street
Thea
Ineh Rmlo
Crooker Hetel
Om Fifth Street
Crocker
Hannah
Jack
Willie Crocker
Raby Williams
May Ritchie
Lingblade
Anderson
James Hamilton
J. G. Houghton
T Hem
Peck Wall
Wark
Bintliff
First Avenue
Mr. Crocker
TR Trader
Wall Paper
Minneapal Transfer and Storage Company
Tlehman & Dyre
Local Neenah Notes Reflect Ho Hum Holiday Ties
Special to The Northwestern Neenah Wis December 20 reports on local injuries recoveries and visits John Pride found beside inter urban tracks on Bay Street Menasha transported to Union House for recovery progress expected to take weeks William Longhurst recovering at Forest Avenue home after a severe beating by Reinhard Bert Nelle Fantelin Miss Jesse Jams of North Fond du Lac visiting for a few days and other notes on residents and social visits in the area
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Neenah
Wis
John Pride
Appleton
On Bay Street
Menashe
Saine
Sun
Lis
Union
Wiliam Longhurst
Iuty
Reinhard Bert
Forest Avenue
Nelle Fantelin
Jesse Jams
North Fond du Lac
Nisulsaube
Jamie
Aires
Nevnah Theater
Steve Davis
Keane
Princeton
Fau Claire
Mohegan School
New York
Br. Edeth’s Hospital
4 Ton
C. Rerain
Bishop Phelan Dies After Three Year Illness
United States Associated Press report notes Bishop Richard Phelan of the Pittsburgh Diocese, Roman Catholic, died at St Pauls Orphan Asylum in Turtlewood near Pittsburgh. He had resided there for years with nursing by sisters, gradually weakening before death.
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Associated Press
Fittsturg
Richard T’helan
Pittsburg
St. Paul's Orphan Asylum
Tdlewood
Here
Phelan Ha
British Vessels Seized Near Corea By Japanese
Japanese protected cruiser Tenshima captured the British steamer Nigretia off Ulsan and found contraband of war aboard. Nigretia, linked to Allan & Co of Leith, carried Russian officers fleeing Shanghai. A second capture followed as the British steamer King Arthur, bound for Port Arthur, was stopped by the Asagiri and sent to Sasebo for trial.
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Associated Press
Tokio
Tenshima
Ulsan
Corea
Basebo
Itis
Russia
Shanghai
Allan & Co
Leith
Scotland
Sanother Sahizure
Dee
Port Arthur
Mrs John Alyea Dies At 77 In Winneconne Wisconsin
Mrs John Alyea widow of the late John Alyea died Sunday night at her Winneconne home. She was 77 and had been in poor health. Survived by eight children and many grandchildren. Funeral from the Free Baptist church Wednesday at two, Rev J H Davis officiating. Burial in the village cemetery.
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Winneconne
Wis
John Alyea
Alyea
Louis
Minnesota
Frank
George
Elizabeth Cartwright
Oshkosh
Haney Evers
Oregon
Mary Sample
Kansas
Alice Champion
Missouri
Malinda Davis
Free Baptist Church
J. H. Davis
War News Brief From Far East Port Arthur Observes Russian List
No new updates from Port Arthur as of today in Chefoo. Sevastopol battleship shows a ten degree list likely from recent Japanese torpedo strikes observed at Sevastopol.
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Associated Press
Chefoo
Nec
Port Arthur
Yokio
Valuable cattle burned in warehouse fire
Twenty six head of imported short horn cattle were burned today at Parker. The cattle belonged to A H Krauskap of Tehhaind Center, Wisconsin, and Robertson & Kissell of Lodi Wisconsin. Fire investigators suspect arson to cover theft. estimated loss is $12,000.
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Associated Presa
Bronx
Storm Abates but Damage Reported in La Crosse Outskirts
A December wind storm battered La Crosse Wisconsin causing several small buildings to topple in the outskirts. Many homes suffered shattered windows and damaged fences as debris scattered through neighborhoods.
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la Crosse
Wis
Trial notes reveal CSA Young and Young affair motives
Court scenes focus on Nan Patience Jersen testimony about Caesar Young, alleged gifts totaling thousands, and fears of his wife. Lawyers probe finances, alleged trapping, and plans to travel by ocean while discussing future hopes and possible motives.
Trial recounts a fatal shooting and courtroom drama
The transcript details a chaotic court scene as Nan Patterson testifies about a deadly pistol shot during a confrontation with Caesar Young. Witnesses describe the couple arguing, Young’s anger, and Patterson’s actions before the tragedy. The crowded courtroom and clashes between lawyers mark the hearing.
Delicate scalp graft performed in Menasha
A rare operation by Dr hh Gudden of the German American hospital grafted scalp tissue from the legs to AE Tesch in Menasha. Tesch, injured a year earlier in a fall into hot digester water, suffered head wounds that never healed. The report notes other locals visiting or working in nearby cities.
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Menasha
Wis
Deety
Hh. Gudden
Af Nahkosh
AE Tesch
Tesch
Howard Paper Company
John Smith
Appieton
Mockery Brother
Appleton
William Ottermann
Z. R. Smith
Chicago
J. Hottmann
Chica
Pare Yaunger
Rable AV Depoy
Woman Chadwick case advances as witness issues loom
Mrs Chadwick testified she felt better after a night in jail and hoped to be examined for a bankruptcy case. Doctors advised she attend the hearing. Judge Dawley allowed her presence while noting her poor condition. Attorneys indicated no plan to move her to another location.
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Cleveland
O. Dec
Caasie
Chadwiel
Arta Lok
Bankruptcy Court
Chadwick
Dawley
Teawley
Chadwicks
United States
Oshkosh Driving Club Plans Rules and Expansion
The Oshkosh Driving Club will hold a meeting soon to adopt rules and regulations and discuss strengthening the organization. A financial statement and plans for next season will be presented, with committees named to handle various features. The club has invested in improvements at Combination Park, including a half mile track and horse stables, and may add stables to accommodate fifty horses.
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Oshkosh Driving Club
J. J. Stevenson
Cdlub
Afr
Stevengen
Platts Conference Aims to Gauge Public Sentiment on Senatorial Question
Senator Thomas C. Platt announced he sent 100 invitations for a Republican conference at the Fifth Avenue hotel tomorrow morning to learn real public sentiment on the senatorial issue. He said Governor Od e would not attend, backing Depew first and Black next, and asserted he has not been buncoed before.
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Associated Press
New York
Thomas c. Platt
Fifth Avenue Hotel
Ode
Tam
Forger Sentenced to Two Years in Wisconsin Prison
Madison Wisconsin December so and so man Willam F H Mansfeld was today sent to Waupun for two years for forging a dock and passing it to a saloon keeper. A violent storm swept the city this morning with winds pushing thirty eight miles an hour. Only damage was from a falling sign.
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Madlaon
Wis
Dec
Willam
Mansfeld
Waupun
Reynolds and Miss French Wed at Menominee Mi
Harold B Reynolds of this city married Dorothy H French of Neenah at Menominee Michigan Saturday December 17 by Rev Tod. They departed on the 1.38 train and returned Sunday. The couple will make their home in this city and their engagement was announced some time ago.
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Menomines
Michigan
Hivrold B. Reynolds
Dorothy HE. French
Neenah
Tod
Wand al Reynolds
Local court hears breach of promise and fraud claim
In a municipal court a suit quotes Jose Selke charging Olives with fraud tied to a May payment for two years of housework not performed. Selke seeks 100 claims and 20 for unfulfilled services while denying any breach of promise to marry. A separate case lists Deter Polessid charged with grand larceny set for January.
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Elrewit
Sorisia
Josee
Tul Doelerty
Onrpg
John Selke
Down Ar Lashford
Selke
Docherty
Houseksery
Deter Polessid
Waterhouse Returns From Washington Aid for Spanish War Claims
Wisconsin court commissioner W. Ow Waterhouse comes home from Washington where he pursued extra pay claims for Spanish American War veterans. He reports progress on several cases and notes congressional sessions and committee assignments. Weather and business conditions in the east are described, with emphasis on rail stock supply and winter travel impacts.
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W. OW
Waterhouse
Washington, D.C
Washington
Wisconsin
Waterhauge
Congress
Chatica Woetsse
Sheboggen Falls
Weisse
Fale
Whist Results at Athen Hotel for Wie Oshkosh Event
Eighteen whist teams contested at the Athearn hotel Monday evening. Scores show Harmon and Challener leading minus 7 to plus 7 for several pairs, with averages around 172 to 178 across the field and several pairs posting plus or minus margins.
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Wie Oshkosh
Eli
Athearn
North Ant
T. D. Harmon
Ango
A. Challener
T. Daly
Ben Wooper
Alan Hooper
G. A. Buckstaff
J. W. Srulton
G. W. Burnell
A. Tf. Guss
J. 1
Carr
Davis
Allen
CG. McCullough
Thompson
T. G. Gould
O. FL
Yaumangs
W. PL Hewitt
Bouck
R. Hollister
Crary
Gillen
Hatching Files Bankruptcy Petition in New York Firm
Clarence W. Hatching of Hatching, Diet & Co. New York files a voluntary bankruptcy petition in U S district court in Chicago. Liabilities listed at 47 percent and assets at 1,000 dollars. Speculation in stocks and bonds on the consolidated stock exchange in New York is cited as the cause.
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Chicago
Ill
Clarence W. Hatching
Hatching, Diet & Co
New York
United States District Court
Consolidated Stock Exchange
Local Notables Travel Notes and Obituary Report
Short notes from In Mi Waukee show Mra RoW and Mackett visiting on Monday. Col John Ticks returns from Washington DC. John Driscol dies last Saturday at the county poor house at age eleven. Death attributed to unspecified causes.
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Mackett
Waukee
John Ticks
Washington, D.C
John Driscol
Apostles Evade Service in Utah Mormon Endowment Case
Testimony in the Senator Smoot investigation shows Protestant attorneys wrapping up witness questioning as subpoenas reach scarce sources. Mormon leaders named Apostles Taylor Merrill Grant Cowley are sought for plural-wife claims since the Woodruff manifesto, with Apostle John Henry Smith a key witness. Missing figures include Apostles and others thought to be abroad. U.S. Marshal Heywood recounts attempts to locate several targets amid scattered leads and warnings.
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Washington, D. C
Neys
Ton
Senate Committee On Privileges
Taylor
Senate
Apostles Taylor, Merrill
Grant
Cowley
Woodruff
John Kenry Smith
Edoo
Mr. Taylor
Mir
Apostle Smith
Heywood
United States
Utah
Siorn
Apostles Ant
Liverpial
John WW
Saylor
Liliken Viauinlin
Abram Cannon
Marshal Heywood
Two Funerals Today In City For L Z Skins and Mrs Engels
Funeral services for L Z Skins were held this afternoon at two o'clock at the Algoma home of his parents near Stony Beach. Rev J J Farmer officiated as pallbearers and a large crowd attended. Interment was at Riverside cemetery. Funeral services for Mrs W Angella Engels were conducted today at the residence and at the Eighth Street Lutheran church with large attendance and singing by Minna Schmidt Kircher. Interment followed at Riverside.
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Nains
L. Z
Wisconsin Cenetral
Super Undertaking
4 C. Skinner
Algoma
Stony Beach
J. J. Farmer
George Madison
Wiliam Daly
Eugene Tarr
Bradley Bowen
Robert Buckstaff
Koracea Knapp
Frank J. Clark
Riverside Cemetery
Engels
Abl
Crutch
Minna Schmidt Kircher
Riverside
Colorado Mystery at Mount Cutler Woman Identified
Miner John Quirk traveled to Colorado Springs to view the unidentified woman found on Mount Cutler. He claims a motive involving his separated wife and provides a lead to Chief Delang. Police and sheriffs' offices scour the area, relying on dental work to confirm the victim's identity.
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Associated Press
Penver
Col
Dee
John Quirk
Colorado Springs
Mount Cutler
Delang
Mia
Qu Quest Energetic
Police
Stud Sheriff
Cutler Mountain
Weather notes for Gavesly Fair area forecast
Fragmentary weather brief indicates fair tonight and Wednesday with southeast and north winds. Temperature remarks unclear due to garbled OCR but suggests mild to moderate conditions for the region around Gavesly Fair with possible wind shifts and general dry expectations.
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Noor
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Menash
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Tuary
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Puiwasdal
Kuengel
Schuengel
Milwaukee
John B. Lyons
W Dee
Charles Michel
J. Michiel Brewing
Nan Patterson Strows
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Ole
Nan Pat
Caesar
Criminal Court
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Youn
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Youngs
Jude
Thirty-fourth Street
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J. R. Marean
M Patterson
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Marean
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Menasha City
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LA Drawtons
Staad
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Asus
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Forger
Menominee
Hnrold Reynolda
Dorothy French
Kim
JO Selig
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