Fire Engulfs Multiple Barns and Dwelling
Firefighters battled a large blaze near Merritt Street Grand Avenue and Northwestern Avenue, attacking four rear-structure barns and a dwelling. Horses and valuable birds were rescued, but total damage reached 10 to 12 hundred dollars. The blaze began around midnight, with flames spreading through connected sheds and outbuildings. Neighbors and a growing crowd watched as three water streams and ladders were used to reach the flames while storm clouds loomed above.
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Merritt Street
Grand Avenue
Northwestern Avenue
Frank Unmuth
Louis St
Fie
Bremen
Phoe
Braudr
Anser
Boxing at Fond du Lac Lures Oshkosh Boxers Tonight
About 24 Oshkosh sporters plan to attend the Fond du Lac boxing exhibition this evening. The card features Ad Wolgnat of Milwaukee versus OConnell of England in the windup. The winner earns a shot at Abe Attell for the world title. Wolgnist is touted as a top little man. OConnell has 86 wins in England and previously drew with Wolgnist. Chicago and Milwaukee crowds are expected, with two openers featuring the Zudilke boys of Appleton. Thirty rounds are scheduled overall.
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Fond du Lac
Ad Wolgnat
MiHawankee
Addeft
O'Connell
Tengland
Abe Attell
Wolpati
America
England
Wolgnist
Chicago
Mibwaukes
Zudilke Boys
Appleton
Wedding Set for June 2 in Neenah and Thin City
Frank Sheppard of Neenah will wed Alma Kolb of Thin City Arc. The ceremony occurs June 2 at the bride’s parents home 117 Mt Vernon street with Rev George E B Farman officiating. A short wedding trip to Chicago follows. the couple will reside in Neenah on South Commercial Street. Both families are prominent. Shopard works as a millman at William Gaffney clothing store and came from Oshkosh.
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Frank Shepard
Neonah
Alma Kolb
Mt. Vernon Street
George EB
Farmam
Chicago
Neenah
Shopard
South Commercial Street
Ciites
Trip to Winneconne Excursion For County Superintendents
Arrangements are made for a visit to Winneconne to inspect the Winneconne County School of Agriculture and Domestic Science as part of the state convention. The Oshkosh Chamber promotes the trip to showcase local beauty and schools, with boats The Theresa and others engaged for travel. Officers to be elected. public details emphasize the convention’s focus on education and notable attendees from Wisconsin normal and rural schools.
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ToseaveThey WL
Winneconne
Winneconne County School of Agriculture and Domestic Science
Oshkosh Normal School
Oshkosh
Oshkosh Chamber of Commercada
Winnebago County
Theresa
Willard Garr
Trey
Dierent
Wlacengin
C. 2. Cary
Wi. I. Cheever
Milwaukas Normal School
State Institute
George C. Schutta
Whitewater Normal School
Aunty
A.M. Olson
Marinette
County Training
George H. Drewry
Mailsu
C. J. Schuster
Platteyite Normal School
Atnte Institute
C. E L. Atezor
Milwaukee Normal School
Fr. O. Hughes
Ripon
Iupon College
W. Hunt
Mundison
L. W. Wood
Nelilsvile
State Rural School
Fs. Ely Steens Point Normal
Telegram Announces Death of suspected Brother to DA Foulkes
A telegram received today reports the death of a man believed to be Guy Foulkes, brother of District Attorney W. J. Foulkes. The message from Glendive, Montana, gives little detail and asks for more information as authorities in Oshkosh Wis. await confirmation.
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W. J. Foulkes
Glendive
McKenna Tests in Government Suit Over Rail Contract
Edward W. McKenna, president of the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway, testifies in the government suit to dissolve the Standard Oil company. He names four Standard Oil directors and three Rockefeller-linked figures as involved and denies pressure to favor a lubricating contract with the Galena Sulphur Oil company. He adds no other project could fulfill the contract and expects cheaper supply from Galena in the future.
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Associated Presay
New York
Standdard OW
Edward W
Galena Sisal
St. Paul Road
McKenna
Galank Company
Frank B. Ketloggs
Pennsylvania Railway
St. Paul
Galena
Clue to Mrs Gunness From Connecticut Letter
A letter to Governor Hanley from Emma L Kolb of South Coventry describes a mysterious woman in black suspected of swindling in eastern Connecticut. The note, forwarded to the Laporte county sheriff, claims the swindler resembles Mrs Gunness and may hint at her whereabouts if she is alive.
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Associated Press
Indianapolis
Ind
Hanley
Emma
L Kolb
South Coventry
Conn
Laporte County
Connecticut
Guineas
Saya [Abe
Guiness
Unclear Swindler Compared to Mrs Gunness in Puzzle
Fragmentary excerpt notes a resemblance between a mysterious swindler and Mrs Gunness, suggesting public perception she could hardly be mistaken in her conclusions. The text reads as a cryptic remark with no clear event or dates.
Woman Lawyer Pleads for Murderer in Milwaukee Trial
In Milwaukee on May 5, for the first time in memory a woman attorney, Mrs Antoinet Jackowska-Petersen, wife of attorney Charles N Peterson, pleaded for an hour for Joseph Marisic, seeking a lesser punishment than life imprisonment after he fired the shot that killed Treasurer Dominick Gapinski of the Skarb Sobieski Loan association. Peterson followed her husband who also spoke for Marusik.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Antoinet Jackowska
Péter
Charles N. ‘Erson
Joseph Mardsik
Dominick Gapinski
Skarb Sobieski Loan Aseveration
Peterson
Marusik
Johnson in the South at Tuscaloosa commencement
Governor Johnson of Minnesota spoke at the Alabama State University commencement in Tuscaloosa on May 23. He addressed landmarks of American liberty before the alumni association, delivering remarks as principal speaker of the day.
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Associated Press
Birmingham
Ala
Johnson
Minneyota
State University
Tusca-loosa
Neenah Man and London Woman Wed in Menominee
A romance culminated in Menominee Michigan with Neenah manufacturer David Nottage and Miss Ida Biggins of London, England, marrying at Grace Episcopal Church. Nottage, a few years in Neenah, and his English sweetheart who once served St James’s palace, planned to settle in Neenah after a quiet ceremony conducted by Rev Frank Hallegsot.
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Jexnmarn
England
Northwestern
Milwaukee
Wis
Neenah
SL Jaimes Court
Queen Alexandra
Womn
St James’ Palace
Menomines
May Corn Rises On Rumor Of Market Corner
May corn on the board of trade showed sudden strength driven by a rumor that James A. Patten is widely moving toward a corner on the May delivery. Prices jumped to 78 1/2 cents intraday, closing about 4 1/2 cents higher at 78 cents.
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Associated Presa
Board of Trade
James A. Patten
Troops Stay in Cuba After Policy Conferences
Washington May 26. Following meetings among President Roosevelt Secretary of War and General Bell the army chief of staff it has been decided not to withdraw any U S troops from Cuba at the present time.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Roosevelt
Bell
Army
United States
Cube
Democrats Elect Mayor In First City Election
Gibba Adiz May 26. In the first city election held yesterday the Democrats won complete victory Zibert Kinney for mayor leads his socialist opponent to a close finish. The socialists cast more votes for the head of the ticket than were polled by the Republicans.
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Associated Press
Gibba
Adiz
Democrats
Zibert Kinney
Socialista
Vcke
Repubcor
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Crandall
THE
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Caer Rincous
Amo
MR. McKenna
Milwaukee Road
Ender
Mrs. Gunness
Axguce
Linncnote
Tuscala
Neenah Man's Romance
Cuba
Trele Sam
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