President Halsey Dies in Gogebic Lake Accident
The death of R. H. Halsey president of Oshkosh Normal School occurred at Gogebic Lake Michigan. He was shot in a camp tent by accident while out on a summer outing with his two sons. The incident prompted a swift sequence of telegrams and an inquest to follow.
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Oshkosh Normal School
R. H. Halsey
Gogeble Lake
Mich
Halsey
H. R. Halsey
L. L.wright
Michigan
Wright
New London
Waupaca
Ironwood
Gogebic Lake
Mr. Wright
L. L. Wright
Professor Briggs
Prof
A. H
Sage
Professor Sage
Halvey
Mary
Elizabeth Halsey
Katherine S. Alvord
Ella G. Parmele
Gitchie Gumee
Pau-ko-tuk
Puobile Antioss
Wright Camp
Sorthern Michigan
Gogebic Station
Gogebic
Northwestern
Lake Gogebic
Bessemer
Oshkosh
Uupper
Mr. Halsey
H. Rowland
Richard C
Gshkesh
Bias Puryece
Remaun
B. Mack Dresden
Mr. Albee
Halees
Lores
HR. H. Halsey
Fatal Trip Takes President Halsey and Sons in Oshkosh
Rufus Halsey, longtime Oshkosh educator and president of the state normal schools, dies during a summer trip with his two sons H Rowland and Richard C after leaving Gogebic for a rest. The incident shocks faculty and students as plans for the summer session are disrupted and tributes pour in.
Halsey Family Notes Include Brooklyn and Connecticut Links
A fragmentary notice lists Mia George Hornbeck, Ikes, and Chester in connection with President Halsey. It mentions residence at 107 Mt Vernen street and hopes for an arrival in Oghkosh Saturday from Quonguc Long Island. A brother Charlea Halsey lives in Brooklyn New York.
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Quonguc
Long Island
Ie Ts
Oghkosh
Charlea Halsey
Brooklyn
N.Y
Halsey
Mia
George Hornbeck
Ikes
Ant Chester
Conn
Hales
Mt. Vernen Street
Fiendish Berlin Criminal Strikes Five Girls
Berlin reports a deranged attacker who on July 26 seized five young girls in separate northern and eastern districts. He slashed their stomachs with a knife. one child is dead. The police, fully mobilized, pursue the madman to halt further outrages.
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Associated Frees
Berlin
Childern
Nine Men Drowned In Toronto Humber Storm Barge
A gasolene launch with ten men aboard capsized during a thunderstorm on the Humber river near Toronto. Only George Shields survived after the craft overturned about 12:30 am while returning from Sunnyside to Han ton's point. Three bodies have washed ashore. search continues for the others.
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Toronto
Ont
Tuly
Jacobs Keeps His Lead In State Golf Championship
In the second round at Madison F W Jacobs of Madison held his end up by defeating Hamilton Voge of Milwaukee four up with four to play. Other results included Hevitt over Yule five and three Schaller over Allis four and three Boyd over Gruewald one up. Consolation results saw J Hixon over Hatfield four up Hankerson over Thompson two and one A B Morris over Burton one up Russell over Butler two and one. Experts predicted Jacobs would try to hold the lead through tomorrow when he is set to play Schaller.
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Northwestern
Madison
Wis
F. W. Jacobs
Hamilton Voge
Milwaukee
Hevitt
Yule
Schaller
Allis
Boyd
Gruepewald
J. Hixon
Hatfield
Hankerson
Thompson
A. B. Morris
Burton
Russell
Butler
Jacob
Jacovs
Purses for engineer save train near Dead Plains
North coast limited train of twelve coaches ran off the track one mile east of Dead Plains but Engineer John Gavin kept the engine on the rails with emergency braking. Ninety passengers signed a petition praising his skill and asking for thirty days paid leave for him and the fireman.
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Associated Press
St. Paul
Minn
John Gavin
Northern Pacific North Coast Limited
Dead Plaines
Gavin
Tornado Hits Urbana Destroys Plant and Theater
A tornado swept Urbana Ohio early today destroying the United States Paper and Box Company plant. Loss estimated at 350000. Employees were off duty. The Clifford theater also damaged about 5600.
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Preza
Urbana
Ohio
United States Paper and Box Company
Clifford
Chief Escapes Narrowly in Police Court Night Scene
Special to The Neclsestern reports from Asharf that Milwauke appears with charges of drunkenness against Chief of Talive Maurlamaki. The police chief faced a charge of improper conduct, heard by the commission last night, with preliminary hearings reduced and charges to be repealed.
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Milwauke
Wie
Asharf
Maurlamaki
Storm Hits Manitowoc Areas Cause Heavy Damage After Night Rain
A severe electrical storm struck Manitowoc late last night after 7 in the evening, causing widespread damage to houses and power lines. The storm’s rain fell heavily and disrupted several streets as trees and utility lines sustained damage in multiple locations.
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Milwaukens
Erage
Waréenn
Ort. Om Oaner Oft A Dierks In The Atlantic Rakes
In Liverpool on July 28, Ort. Om Oaner, a four-start horse, is a strong favorite in the Atlantic stakes. Four entries competed, with Ort. Om Oaner a clear standout among the field including Earldom and Asters.
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Arencigie
Liverpool
Croker
Earldom
Derhamed
Ory
Ems
Orty
Haywood Case Delivers Dramatic Conspiracy Argument
In Boise on July 2, Senator Borah wrapped his Haywood trial remarks around a conspiracy theme. He labeled Simpkins Orchard Haywood Moyer Pettibone as the conspirators behind Harry Orchard’s alleged murder of Gov. Steunenberg. The courtroom swelled with supporters despite a long recess and heavy security as Haywood sat with his family for the trial’s penultimate day.
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Associated Press
Boise
Taaho
Idaho
Harry Orchard
Haywood
Orchard
Federation
Caldwell
Western Federation of Miners
Court House
Senator Borah
Milwaukee Police Exonerate Two Officers In Saloon Duty Case
Milwaukee dispatch reports Officers Dueno and August Eggert were exonerated by the fire and police commission on neglect of duty charges filed by ex Mayor Bahr. Charges dismissed unanimously. Commission orders uniformed officers to stay out of saloons and to improve appearance, with possible further shake up and potential discharge of at least three officers in coming months.
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Northwestern
Milwaukee
Wis
Wisconsin
Manitowoc
Dueno
August Eggert
William Bahr
Groffman
Po Hce
Settlement Reached In Court Case In Milwaukee
Special to The Northwestern reports in Milwaukee on July 26 that the state versus Willard and Kimball was adjourned to 10 am for settlement. Kimball’s counsel included T S Nolan with Curtin. Kimball appeared at the drain and the case was re viewed. Curtis, the complaining witness, is said to be released from past actions and bound by conditions not to contact Kimball’s wife or communicate by telephone telegraph or letter.
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Milwauker
Wis
Jan Ie
Ube
Ve. Willard and Kimball
Attorest
Kimball
T. S. Nolan
Curtin
Wes
Fethers, Jeffries & Mowat
Drunwiddie & Wheeler
Artis
Curtis
Bath
New Shops for Superior Construction Begin
The Great Northern plans new shops at Superior to process and store iron ore and steel. Officials say the site will start receiving materials immediately and the trace timer structures are to be erected before winter, with Bene Sehrat Protters & Hay in the city notified to begin work.
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Wie
Regents Meet to Locate La Crosse Normal School
The Wisconsin state board of normal school regents meets in La Crosse to select the site for a new $210,000 model normal school. The site near the city’s best residence area was bought by city and state, two full blocks, with room for a large campus. Completion not expected before 1909 due to lack of last legislature salary funding. The board also seeks street vacatements and specifications, while news of Oshkosh Normal president Halsey’s sudden death prompts funeral plans.
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Rufus H. Halsey
Blooming Grove
Orange County
N. Y
Warren Foster Halsey
Brooklyn
Willams College
Newtonville
Albany
Brooklyn Polytechnic Institute
Halgey
City of
Oshkosh
Oshkosh High School
Charles B. Gilbert
Halsey
Puol
Board of Education
Binghampton
G. S. Albee
Hussey
Albee
Mr. Albee
Board of Regents of State Normal Schools
Mr. Halsey
New York Nation
the Outlook
Wisconsin State Teachers ‘Association
National Educational Association
Los Angeles
United States
L. W. Briggs
Board of Regents
Briggs
Halzy
Mr. Briggs
Milwaukee
Wis
Wisconsin
la Crosse
State Board of Normal School Regents
Poard
State Street
Oshkosh Normal School
Russian Subject Narrowly Escapes Lynch Mob at Persian Court
A Russian suspect accused of murdering a Persian and facing a mob in Deraian City narrowly escaped death as guards ferried him to court. The Russian consul arrived and, with great difficulty, retrieved his countryman from the enraged crowd amid chaotic street scenes.
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Ian Accttach
Han
Deraian
Iy Associated Press
Resht
Pers
Clerks Are Passengers on Rail Line Court Rules
In St Paul on July 26 the state Supreme Court ruled that railway mall clerks on duty are passengers on the road as much as fare paying riders. The case A L M Decker vs Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul receiver damages followed a defective car door. The jury awarded $1,000 and the court affirmed.
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Associated Press
St. Paul Minn
State Supreme
A. L. M. Decker
Chicago
Milwaukee & St. Paul
Damagez
Ube
Woman Fears Loss as Storekeeper Husband Objects
In Little Rock on July 25 Anna Lowe is accused of setting fire amid domestic strife over money saved for store purchases. A husband reportedly refused praise for thrift, and investigators say Lowe admitted to the act as her daughter watched. Authorities describe the scene as a grim family incident with police and bystanders observing the aftermath of the blaze.
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Little Rock
Ark
Praia
Anna Lowe Por
Gallan
Spence
Sec
Chi de Acreamse
Lowe
Sark
Death of U. J. Forest in Eau Claire
An obituary notes the death of U. J. Forest aged about 60 after arriving from Canada. He was a former president of the Eau Claire con factory union and a veteran Democrat leader. He resided on Trade and Labor Street and left behind a wife and children. The funeral is scheduled for Sunday.
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U. A. Emrest
Eadie
Mr. Forrest
Canada
E.ay Jarre
Gree Dent
Faurey
Vic
Eauuatres
Eaven
Sanday
Strike Unpopular in Iron Ranges Mines to Open Monday
Duluth reports say Eveleth Fayal and Adams Spruce mines will whistle to start work Monday as strikers return amid mass meetings. Mayor led 1,400 to 1,500 residents in support, pledging protection. Governor Johnson said conditions are quiet with no immediate state interference planned.
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Associate Press
Duluth
Minn
Fayal
Adame && Spruce
Eveleth
Tange
Bis
Jessmors
Federation of Minera
Yethella
Hibbing
Mahoney
Kirwan
Western Federation of Minerg
Denver
Chisholm
Monroe-Tenner
Glen
St. Paul
Johnson
Key Range
Associated Preas
Bates
Askal
Oritied
Fire at Cedar Rapids Rages Across City Streets
A July blaze in Cedar Rapids causes extensive damage to a stable and threatens nearby structures. Fire crews battled the flames July 2 to July 4 as the fire department warned of spreading risks and potential further property loss.
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Yeleim State Golf
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Oma
U. J. Forest
Ean Claire Raepires
North Dakota
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Stevenson Mine
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Cedar Rapids
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