Liar and Fool Spark City Hall Fracas in Milwaukee
In Milwaukee on January 4, a heated exchange between Comptroller Bechtner and Deputy City Treasurer Cooke led to shouts of liar and fool. A potential fight was halted by Patrolman Kuehn. Bechtner accused the treasurer and former comptroller offices of blank check practices, citing past methods under Graebner and Pawlaski. The judiciary committee heard arguments on bond increases for Graebner and the comptroller, voting to raise bonds to 200,600 and 100,600 respectively.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Paul Bechtner
Bernard F. Cooke
Bechtner
Cooke
Fred Kuehn
Mr. Cooke
Comptroller
Mr. Bechtner
W. H. Graedner
Committee On Judiciary
Bechiner
Graebner
Peter Pawiaski
Bir. Cooke
Compuroller
Kenosha Funeral Mystery: Jury Clears Accidental Death
In Kenosha Wisconsin the funeral of a young woman was crowded as neighbors and loved ones dispute a death verdict. The jury found the death not by self harm, with witnesses suggesting accidental overdose after she reportedly took medicine from a kitchen cupboard before breakfast.
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Kenosha
Wis
Marr H
Paria
Father Piehl
Enterstrie
Rak Drep
Develan Tater
Pepe
Alondra
Miss Siclienwerck
Oshkosh Optical Co Offers Free Exam and Guarantees
The Oshkosh Optical Co at 243 Main Street advertises free examinations and a one year guarantee on all frames and mounting. It promises no charge for objectives during the period and asserts broad guarantees on frames, mounts, and grinding, claiming exclusive right limits and the best service in the city.
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The
Oshkosh Optical Co
Main Street
Mitvex
Untimely Death From Accidental Carbolic Acid Injury
A woman suffered a fatal skull fracture after a fall caused by carbolic acid exposure. She allegedly miscalculated her medicine and collapsed in a front room, striking her head and injuring the skull as the acid burned. Authorities pursue details of the incident.
Man Whom Masons Seek Special Correspondence
New York reports the disappearance of John H. Puggenburg Jr a member of the Masonic order. Phonographs of Puggenburg will be circulated nationwide to aid in locating him. His wife mother and father are involved in lithography and hope pictures may help identify him as they search after he left his mother at 5:30 PM December 26 near Seventy second Street.
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New York
John H. Puggenburg
Masonic Order
Poggenburg Vanishing Case Baffles Police at Grand Central
Poggenburg telephoned from Grand Central an hour and a half later saying he planned to board a 7:44 train to South Norwalk where his wife awaited him. Private detectives cannot confirm his departure. His father fears he fell into the hands of robbers as police issue a general alarm. Poggenburg carried valuables and had no known troubles.
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Porgenburg
Nés
Grand Central Station
South Norwalk
Conn
Mr. Poggenburg
New York
Rabhera
Poggenburg
Bashford Urged in Wisconsin Political Scene and Probate
Madison resident Bashford gains support in Wisconsin politics as petitions circulate amid county court probate actions. Judge Casseday’s will is probated noting an estate valued at $23,604 real estate and $14,609 personal property with a $1,000 debt against the real estate.
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Casseday
Wisconsin Delegation Hints at New Auditor Nominee
Judge C Steck of Cumberland Wisconsin signaled willingness to accept the auditor post if Washington confirms the nomination ably endorsed by the Wisconsin delegation. If true the delegation may convene after recess to choose another candidate for the position. Audits back from western trip, with Oklahoma interests noted awaiting relief. Mrs Roosevelt hosted a musical at the White House attended by Congressman Cooper and his wife, highlighting Wisconsin social ties.
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Washington
C Steck
Cumberland
Wis
Post Office Department
Wisconsin
Audkter Timmels
Oklahoma
Cooper
Roosevelt
White House
Coopers
Philippines
Alice Roosevelt
Trouble Brewing in China Panics Protestants
English missionary C. Pol hil, after twenty years in China, reports Boxers caused alarm near Kai Tsien 1,300 miles from Shanghai. New school tax and heavy opium tax provoked a wrecking rampage. five mission buildings destroyed but no deaths. He heads to London, warning of wider trouble ahead.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
Cal
C. Polhil
China
Maru
Kai Tsien
Shanghai
Polkii
London
Attacked by Buck In Pleasant Waller Suburb
Frederick Hall a university student and son of the Wheeling postmaster was seriously injured when a buck at John A. Howard's country home charged him. Miss Helen Bloch escaped unharmed as Hall was struck in the back and gored by an antler.
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Associated Press
Wheeling
W. Va
Frederick Hall
James K. Hall
Pleasant Waller
Young Hall
Helen Bloch
John A. Howard
Hall
Bloch
Funeral for Dr Nicholas Senn in Chicago on Sunday
Dr Nicholas Senn who died Thursday afternoon will have a 1:39 PM funeral Sunday at his residence 552 Dearborn Avenue. Interment will be private at Graceland. Rush Medical College suspended recitations yesterday and Dr Senn’s portrait draped was hung in the amphitheater. Chicago Medical Society and Newberry Library trustees who received a card section of medical works will adopt memorial resolutions.
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Chicago
Icholas Senn
Dearborn Avenue
Graceland
Rush Medical College
Senn
Newberry Library
Five Thousand Dollar Gold Bond Lost Or Found
A report notes a five thousand dollar gold bond was received and a draughtsman named Prickett at the Steril plant picked up a package containing money. The owner is sought to identify the bond and reclaim the item.
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Associaica Dan
Japanese Yoke Galls Men Travel To Springfield
San Francisco January 4. Naw Pok Ohba and his brother arrive en route to Springfield Massachusetts to study nine years in American civilization with the aim of returning to Korea to aid in freeing their country from Japanese rule.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
Cal
Naw Pok Ohba
Cblemen
Toriner Nippon Maron
Springfeld
Mass
Corea
Japan
Pure healthful Paiing bakery ad promotes bread and pastries
An advertisement urges readers to choose this bakery for pure healthful paiing noting their bread and pastries are perfect and appealing to health conscious customers.
Alarmist Story Warns of Japanese Fleet? Inflammatory Take on War
Parts, Jan. 4. A bold front page questions if the Japanese fleet can be defeated and argues that even a victory would be short lived. The column critiques the U.S. stance on Japan, emphasizes battles in the Philippines, and warns that war costs may outweigh any triumph.
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United States
Japan
Culmination of Romance Ends in Quick Wedding
Marjorie Conhey of New York and D Perry Wilson of Lock Haven Pa wed soon after a romance sparked by a near drowning incident during a New York vacation. Wilson, Lehigh graduate and railway heir, helped Conhey when she struggled in rough surf before reuniting in the city. Their marriage followed months later after his hotel call revealed the familiar operator’s voice.
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Ascoviasnt Press
New York
Jan
Marjorie Conhend
Perr
Wilson
Miss Conney
York
Louisville
Geen
D. Perry Wilson
Lock Haven
Lehigh University
Conley
St Paul Road Extension to Butte and Seattle
The Pacific coast extension of the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul line will reach Butte Montana with through train service soon after April 1. Sections west of Butte are under construction and a through Seattle route is planned for early 1909. Bowman North Dakota and Harlo wton Montana show progress with rails laid at about four miles daily.
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Chicago
Pacific Coast
Chicago, Mibwaukee & St. Paul Road
Butte. Mont
Butte
Seattle
Ervies
Bowman
N. D
Missouri River
Harlowton
Mont
Ralis
Haggin Nominates 306 Colts for Futurity Event
James B. Haggin, famed horse breeder, nominated 306 colts for the Futurity. A $2,060 check per nomination was paid by Haggin’s Elmendorf Stud in Kentucky and Ramshodel Paso, California, his principal farms.
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James B. Haggin
Associated Press
New York
Janes B. Naggin
Bread
Toma
Clib
Feam
Elmendorf Stud
Kentucky
Ram Ho del Paso
California
Mr. Hacsin
Preai
Nine professors debate conference reshaping season topics
A chaotic report outlines a heated discussion among nine professors regarding a major football conference schedule. It notes plans to plan five straight games, Michigan’s return to conference ranks, and a looming final judgment on the matter, with references to Wisconsin and other institutions.
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Mhicaro
Michigan
Wita Mabinga
Che Er
Honor of Sea Fighters Arrives for Fleet Officers
The diary club plans a Crystal Palace entertainment in Petrosolis for officers of the battleship fleet under Rear Admiral Frais. The visit is anticipated around January 11 with a fixed program and respectful ceremonies.
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Associated Press
Sane Dan
Frais
Clib
Crystal Palace
Petrosolis
Wigmakers Celebrate First Strixa of the Year
New York wigmakers celebrate a double event as they honor their son and win the first strixa of the year in a January night gathering reported by Associated Press.
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Associated Press
New York
Wigmakers
Santa Claus Myth or Fact in Child Education
A 19th century moral essay argues telling children both Santa and Christ stories risks undermining trust and cultivating materialism. It warns that premature doubt of fantasy may erode belief in parental truth, urging preservation of Bethlehem's tale alongside Santa's myths to nurture proper spirit.
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Santa Claus
Lion
Schust_Ourlook
Hastor
Ysoe
Santa Chaus
Claus
Bethlehem
Jayine
Eren
Rise of American Labor Unions Through Early 20th Century
A fragmentary account chronicles early labor organization in New York replacing craft societies with broader unions. It notes the 19th century rise of federations, the creation of the American Federation of Labor, and the decline of older bodies like the Knights of Labor as unions expanded nationwide. Names and dates are incomplete due to OCR damage.
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New York City
United States
Moet
Canada
Omti
Workers of Trades
Amercan Federation of Labor
Knights of Tabor
American Federation of Babor
American Federation of Tahor
Modern Methods of Fashion and Domestic Improvement
The Delineator notes how women confront self image and style, reflecting turn of the century advice. It observes a woman in a mirror as either admiring herself or planning to enhance her appearance, situating fashion as a pathway to social presentation.
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St.— PLC
Comstock
Huse
Auditoraho
EngHah
Buck
Eclek Hall
DR. Senn
Ice Prickett
Broker
F. C. Luebhe
Hint Street Phose
Charien Dithe
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Yaw
Wwe
Drowniny
ST. Paul Road
Hutte
L. H. Noordhoff
Osteopath
Germer Amertan
Bank Big
Alkat
Brewers
Joe Centilion
Ashingten
Roth
Freerort
Sarr
Wark Whe Wag Association
Wisean
Detroit Amer Guia
Detreit
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Pbs
Teehee Apton
South Africa
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Squires
Bill
England
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Ian
Jim
Ble
Jeffries
Moran-Attel
Baltimore
Herman Miller
Joe Gans
Bat Blackburn
Philadelphia
Gans
Blackburn
Los Angeles
T'Al
Battlingson
Dane
Kid Cater
Tom McCares
Racine
Young Mahoney
Tony Capent
Mahoney
Mahoney Haa
Capen
Jack O Brien
Ontario Athletic Club
O'Brien
Rio Janeiro
F. N. Ofum
Bent Bloce
Bennett
Washington Street
Gabriel Streich
Sixth and
Oregon Streets
Oshkosh, Wis
Houston Authority
Andrews
Avetaira
National Weekly Journal of Outdoor Life
Forest and Stream
Sportsman’s Journal of America
Forest and Stream Pub. CO
Broadway
Ching
H. M. Harmon
Bish Street
Coal and Wood F. &. Arnold
C. M. Perry
Pione
Algor St
Julius
Fulton Street
Telesphone
Farmadene
Wien
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