02 Aug 1921
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Newspaper
Sheboygan Press
Location
Sheboygan, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1921
Page
1
The fragment lists names Forbes ro Kan and Wickham with references to England and Stein, suggesting a note about a residence or residence-related matter involving these persons.
The text describes a soothing topical ointment claimed to ease eczema symptoms. It mentions a jar and a druggist selling the product and urges readers to purchase for relief.
United Press reports Naples mourns Enrico Caruso, the famed tenor, who died at 4 a.m. after complications post an abscess operation. His wife Dorothy and physicians had warned of final illness, with extensive medical efforts and operations to relieve pus. he died within hours of the last procedure.
A condensed sketch traces Enrico Caruso from Naples birth on February 25 1873 through early study with Gugliemo Vergine to debuts in Naples and Milan. It notes his Metropolis debut in 1903 mixed critical reception, later performances across Europe and America and lucrative contracts with Maurice Grau and Heinrich Conried as opportunities finally opened for him in America.
City council heard a dispute between Architects Childs and Smith and the board over fees linked to the Sheboygan High School west unit. Frank A. Childs claimed new funds and proportional commissions based on a 750000 total cost, now focusing on a 350000 unit, with a bill of 76239 for plan changes. A street paving and utility access push followed, with S Fourteenth Street concrete paving proposed from Georgia to Union Avenue, and a Seventh Street grading and paving plan referred to streets committee.
Harold Mueller of Sheboygan traveled to Manitowoc to retrieve a beagle hound once sold for two dollars during a Rhoda Royal circus visit. Leonard Zeckel, manager of the North Side Drug Company, had bought the dog believing it was a bargain and Mueller’s friends reported the animal’s identity.
Keeper Ingvald Olsen reports today at the municipal bathing beaches the water and air temperatures available for beachgoers.
The Farmers & Laborers Publishing Co. announced the sale of the Sheboygan Telegram to The Press Publishing Co. The Telegram was previously acquired from Frank A Zufelt on January 31, 1921. After six months of effort the stockholders sold the property including all machinery and the subscription list.
Evan Krall and William Crachmann, both 19, were arrested after Sheriff Koehn tracked them from the scene of a burglary at John Sixel's Grand Avenue home. They allegedly broke in through a basement window, ransacked the house, and stole clothing wine and food. The pair had earlier stolen Ignatz Krall's Buick, damaging it before driving it to the county garage. Police continued inquiries as other suspects remained at large.
The NYSE opening was postponed three hours due to a fire on the north wall annunciator board. The blaze, likely from a short circuit, caused about 25000 dollars damage and destroyed the indicator board as crews fought the flames near a new addition.
Three young men from Sheboygan, Max and Gus Holman and Simon Leviton, nearly fell for a tire trap on the Lake Shore road three miles north of the city. A spotlight on their Nash car revealed the rope hooked to the tire and hid the would‑be robbers, sparing them a potential theft of money. Deputies were advised after the near-raid but the trio proceeded, awaiting sheriff assistance that did not arrive promptly.
Federal agents disclosed arrests of John W Worthington and Owen E Evans as they said Worthington directed the gang's mail and bank robberies. Seized papers and bonds tied to robberies in Chicago Toledo Minneapolis and other cities. Indictments arrayed against Worthington Evans and eighteen other men. Central Securities Company alleged to dispose of stolen papers.
Peter Vanikiotia of St Spiridion church stated that Sundays church war interruptions had no political speeches and the sermon drew on Matthew 5 14 to 16 One radical accused Medivelis as the instigator. Researchers note waves named song billowy waves may cause seasickness.
Alderman Theo Benfey forwards a long memo to the council asking how much abutting property on N Sixth Street and Michigan Avenue can be charged for repaving. He cites state and court precedents limiting assessments to three dollars per square yard net of prior payments, and asks for a hearing before any final decision. The note warns the issue affects future cases and requests referral to a committee and taxing authorities.
Widespread tremors affected Milan Leghorn Lucca and Bari with Baril home to a collapsed large building and many wrecked structures. Rescue squads worked through debris as officials reported confirmed deaths and numerous injuries including a Greek minister found among Bari post office victims.
An elderly Newton farmer, named Fick, was kicked by a horse while tending chores yesterday morning and died en route to the hospital this morning. He was reported to be 128 years old.
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