05 Aug 1913
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Newspaper
Sheboygan Press
Location
Sheboygan, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1913
Page
1
Fragment reflects a state fiction note about June 3 events and multiple school districts including Weach kan county and Oostburg Grove Dist No details are unclear and names are partially obscured.
A damaged OCR fragment references district designations and case numbers including Lyndon, Ko, Dist. Shebou, with mentions of fist No 4 and ist No 3. The text is incomplete and provides no clear action or outcome.
A damaged OCR fragment mentions deaths and local figures including Ernst Das, a retired farmer in Germany, and references to business notices, Holy Cross activities, a secretary, and a social event. The readable bits hint at a mid century local society page with names and events but few clear details or dates remain.
City council discusses redesign of the Madison Street hall with three stories and fireproofing, moves funds for transit, and considers legal actions against the mayor. Public works orders to lay brick on Thirteenth Street and upgrade utilities are approved, with commissions and licenses reviewed and referred.
Washington reports no policy moves will be made on Mexico until former Minnesota Governor John Lind arrives and becomes familiar with conditions. Lind will inform insurers that only the constitutionally set up government will be recognized, implying Huerta’s resignation in favor of a provisional president chosen by Mexican factions. Lind’s role is that of advisor now, but he will be unofficial ambassador until a stable government is organized and recognition extended.
In Lansing on August 5 Associated Press reports clam fisherman John Wendt of the city found the season’s richest pearl. The pearl, weighing about fifty grains, was taken from the Mississippi river and bought by a Chicago pearl buyer.
Ernst Gonzenbach in Pine Lodge dreams of revenge while firing thirteen shots at air and trees. He resembles Teddy Roosevelt in the mirror and imagines firing through His Paper to hit someone. No. 11 is an apology as the piece ends with uncertainty about future subjects.
Two Soviet military aviators were killed when a wing broke at an aviation camp. The airplane spun and flipped, ejecting both men as it crashed. The Associated Press report from St. Petersburg notes the fatal accident occurred during training.
Wilmington Del Aug 5 Grinding mills No 11 and 12 of the Dupont powder works near the city exploded with tremendous reports. No damage beyond machinery loss and about 600 pounds of powder destroyed.
In Le Mans France on August 5 Bablet won the automobile grand prize of France in an 885 mile race. He averaged 77 miles per hour.
A Chicago bunco man claiming immense wealth swindled residents and business men in Sheboygan last week. Manager Radcliffe of the Bellevue House thwarted a major scam by refusing large denomination cash and foiling a late attempt to cash a fraudulent check. Police warned merchants as Meehan, believed to be the con artist, vanished after promising to settle a board bill.
The Blue Mountain House at Penmar, a summer hotel, was wiped out by fire at 5 AM. The loss totals about 200000 dollars with jewelry estimated at 100000. Two men were seriously burned while fleeing from the fourth floor as 175 guests fled to the lawns with scant clothing. Survivors sought refuge in Baltimore in mismatched attire. Women reported babies being forced from windows during the blaze.
The Niagara fleet passed Sheboygan at night and arrived in Milwaukee before 11 AM for the Perry Centennial celebration. Escorts included Revenue Cutter Tuscarora and U S Wolverine. At Manitowoc hundreds inspected the ships, and more vessels will join to anchor inside the government breakwater for a sham battle tomorrow evening with Company C W N G of the city.
Chicago report says a newly dug grave near the body of 14 year old Benny Holstein, found mutilated in bushes, was opened and the grave contained a dog carcass. Police investigate possible links to the boy's death and local dog incidents remain under scrutiny.
President Wilson authorized sale of one million acres at the Fort Peck Indian reservation in northeastern Montana. Sworn applications must be filed in Glasgow Great Falls Harve and Miles City between September 1 and 20.
Paris reports deny US dispatches that General Portfolio Diaz sailed from South Hampton July 15 to meet his nephew Felix Diaz in Japan and return to Mexico. In Calumet Mother Jones arrived in rain amid minors. no firing occurred. troops requested Governor Ferris to inspect copper strike conditions.
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