08 Aug 1921
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Newspaper
Sheboygan Press
Location
Sheboygan, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1921
Page
1
A fragment mentions a school bond issue and mentions Ney and Miding Sugo with unclear roles. The readable text hints at a local election or budget decision tied to a school, but specifics and dates are not clear.
The city launches its Homecoming with a 106000 Industrial Exposition, a parade, and a late afternoon pageant. Mayor Herman Schuelke urges businesses to close to boost participation while attractions along Lake Front Park and the USS Tuscarora at Goodrich dock prepare for inspections and crowds.
Eureka California survivors recount the disaster of the San Francisco and Portland Steamship Company Inner Alaska which struck Blunt's reef 40 miles south of Eureka. Seventeen known dead, thirty-one missing, 166 rescued, Captain Hovey last aboard on the bridge. Oil from ruptured tanks fouled the sea as lifeboats failed under pressure and order. Survivors reached Eureka by Anyox and a special train arranged by the line.
Program for the Homecoming Band concert lists fox trots overtures marches and waltzes. Notable items include Nevody to Love One Step W Bo hm Waban Fox Trot and The Teeh Tos We Saw Regiment March conducted by Henry A. Maas.
Delegates arrive for the Wisconsin Shoe Dealers Association convention in the city. The two day program features educational talks, addresses by industry leaders, a banquet at Elkhart Lake, and social events for delegates and their guests.
The Wisconsin Legion formed a state wide drive to raise funds for disabled World War veterans with all funds to veterans and no overhead. A protest against Civil War veterans being removed from Soldiers' Home in Milwaukee was also pursued. Will Hayes of Milwaukee was named chairman of the organizing committee.
Joseph Hogel, 66, a Kentucky native, surrendered to sheriff in Merrill after being sought in the slaying of 22 year old Jack Ryan in Wausau. Ryan died in a fist fight over a land dispute as Hogel allegedly struck him with an axe. Pierce Ryan, wounded in the attack, is expected to recover. Hogel may be tried in Lincoln county.
Secretary Joseph Theisen announces the regular monthly meeting of the North Side Improvement Association will be held this evening in Turner Hall Annex. Reports from several committees will be heard and acted upon and other items of present interest will be taken up.
A list of names and hometowns shows many individuals registered as homecomers up to 1 o'clock. The names include Katherine Goetz Des Moines Zion Milwaukee Racine Sheboygan Falls Chicago Madison and others from Wisconsin Illinois Michigan and Oklahoma.
Keeper Ingvald Olsen reports today at municipal bathing beaches water temperature 53 degrees and air temperature 84 degrees. Temperatures indicate warm conditions for seaside recreation and suggest ideal swimming weather for locals.
IgnazKroll 420 Park avenue sustained serious head injuries and body bruises after a Cadillac struck his street dump wagon on N Eighth street between 12 and 1 am. His 11 year old son Bruno received minor injuries. The car, driven by John Steindl, was damaged. one horse was injured but expected to recover.
More than 200 Legionnaires honored State Commander Edward J. Barrett at a Country Club banquet attended by guests from across the state and Chicago. Captain Ernst Gonzenbach presented a silver loving cup amid thunderous applause. speeches stressed service to the disabled and honoring law, with Barrett addressing veterans’ needs and regional conditions.
A worker delivering equipment to the grounds at Lake Front park was injured on site and was en route home after completing the work. Police and emergency services responded to the scene for an on site assessment and safety check. Further details were not provided in the readable text.
Dawn patrols along Blunt's reef hunt for missing sailors after the Alaska wreck. Seventeen dead and thirty eight missing as one hundred and one passengers and seventy crew were saved. Crowds gather at Humboldt morgue while officials open an inquiry into navigation errors and fog. Captain Hovey went down with the ship as lifeboat launches are blamed on a green crew. Anyox rescued survivors and Ranger delivered twelve bodies.
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