Large Creosote Blaze Destroys Cedar Piles in Oconto County
A fierce Friday afternoon fire in Oconto destroys cedar pole piles covering ten acres owned by Post Gilkey & Co. Fire fanned by a seventy five mile gale and limited by a single hydrant, engine failure, and blocked water streams, halving the loss. Insurance covers the destruction.
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Oconto
Wis
Post, Gilkey , & Co
Menominee
Ménominee
Stretclock
Moacompany
T Neenab
Neenah
Menasha
Gospel Tent Meetings Series at Northwestern
Fragmentary note describes a series of gospel tent meetings led by Ekon Derane and Sesto in the Northwestern area. The readable words reference Ianwemenuty and Hola in a religious outreach context.
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Specter
The
Northwestern
Any
Gospel
Meet
Reclaiming Arid Lands in Central Wisconsin
The Rice Lake project advances a major reclamation effort converting 30 000 acres of wasteland into productive farming ground. Two dredges operate a 60 foot wide by 10 mile long canal planned to deepen land over two years. This effort aims to transform the region into a rich farming district in central Wisconsin.
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Wiss
Wisconsines
Wisconsin
Labor leaders seek Roosevelt farewell address at White House
Representatives of labor organizations from the District of Columbia visited the White House today to request the president deliver a farewell address in September. The informal visit aimed to urge a public statement reflecting labor concerns before Roosevelt leaves office.
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District
Woman's Corpse Recovered From Hudson River
The body of Mrs Frederick W Werner, missing six months, was found in the Hudson and returned to Dorchester Massachusetts for burial. Recognition came from her brother Christoph and her Dorchester lawyer friend who identified the remains, while no word came from her husband in London England.
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New York
Frederick’ W. “Werner
Hudson River
Dorchester
Mase
London
England
Christo
Briel
Disappearance Case of Eva Briel Warner Near Boston
The article notes a January disappearance and a death certificate issued by the coroner. A removal permit from the board of health allowed the body to be transported from an establishment to Boston. Eva Briel Warner, formerly Miss Eva Briel, married Frederick W. Werner over fourteen years ago and lived in London. They had two children who died, later marital strain led to her return to the United States about a year ago.
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Coroner’& Office
Board of Health
Dns Waidéttaker
Boston
Warner
Eva Briel
Frederick W. Werner
London
New Ei -Cational
League
Merrill Guilding
Roe
C. H.doertinger
Milwinikee
Wisconsin
Teague
Poulton
Collerss
Senate
Tearc Stephenson
National Department of Education
Thecaddress
Newent
Chicago
Committee of Credentials
Walter
Wicked City
Beck
Theos
Jannsen
News of Weyauwega and surrounding areas
Disjointed notices report a death of a sixteen year old and funeral services held in Weyauwega. Family ties, former residents, and local events are mentioned alongside a Waupaca county summer school for teachers starting in July and a wedding trip for Mr. and Mrs. Kelley. The Ritchie family event at Lake on June 23 is noted with a large descendants gathering and tent meal.
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Zion
Carlos Judson
Oshkosh Road
Waukau
D. Whlia
Gaffray
New Jersey
Louisa Penne
Chicago
Northwestern
Ot Tiplace
Appléton
Waupaca County
Richard Kelley
Waupaca
Kelley
Jaeroet
Ritchie
Lake
Jane
Mil iken Senator Dies on New York Central Train
New York Sun reports Michigan state senator Mil iken died of apoplexy on a New York Central train en route to the city. He was accompanied by his wife and was bound for Travers City.
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New York
Sunie
Famesi W. Miliken
State Senate of
Michigan
Tetay
Milwaukee to Denver and 1908 outlook for business
The Northwestern notes a calm Republican convention and forecasts a steady economic path into 1908. Financial markets show abundant money and rising stock and bond activity as investors seek secure assets while political events approach Denver and the Democratic convention.
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Denver
Chicago
Taft
Bryan
Milwaukee Trust Company
Rever
United States ‘Steel Corporation
Américain Telephone and Telegraph
Hag
Amalgamated -Copper
Confucius Heritage Site Highlighted by Chinese Nobility
A guidebook recounts the Confucius lineage in Shantung's Mecca, detailing Duke Fung as the latest descendant and the hereditary aristocracy surrounding Confucius. It notes access hurdles for visitors, including arduous travel from Tsinanfu, and describes the cemetery and terrace where Confucius and heirs repose.
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Tsingtao
Shanting Pro ‘Vince
China
Carda
Duke Kung
Viett
Contuciupoes
Contucius
Duke Fung
Confucius
Shantung
Legge
Williamson
Ching
Shamtung
Tsinan Fn
Tomb of a Man Recalled Across Empire Temples Erected
A stairway leads to a tomb marked by stone cross pieces and a flat inscribed surface. A stout weasel statue holds incense as a prayer is kept burning. The modest tomb honors a man whose temples are found in major cities of the empire.
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New York
Firearm Handling And Safety In Target Shooting
St Ja Ost an asserts that handling firearms increases respect for them and points to a scarcity of accidents. He notes millions of shots fired annually in competitions with well regulated ranges and few injuries, all from rule violations, arguing safety in hunting would reduce incidents.
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St.Ja Ostan
Dr King New Discovery Cited As Life Saver In Coughs
Naples Maine resident Tester M Melson claims Dr King New Discovery saved his life citing decades of throat and lung relief. Laxative Fruit Syrup praised for chronic constipation while a different note touts Dean’s Kidney Pills for quick relief and lasting cures.
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Tester
M. Melson
Naples
Maine
J. Bauman & Co
Gros
Ric Ward
Dyersburg
Tenn
E. A. Horn
Main Street
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