12 Aug 1913
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Newspaper
Sheboygan Press
Location
Sheboygan, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1913
Page
1
A cropped OCR snippet mentions concerns about child vision and eye health, with distorted words suggesting examinations, sight issues, and references to eyes. The readable portion implies a notice or brief passage about preventive or corrective care for children.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions names and actions but lacks coherent event details. The readable items reference a person and a proposal or move, with indications of evaluation or reading a statement. No clear date, place, or outcome is discernible.
Local press notes the Rust and Hinz store on South Row, a depot for heavy goods including feed, line, and broker ware. The entry mentions recent activity and potential changes beginning on the 29th.
A fatal blaze at the Roeder residence one and a half miles north of Greenbush claimed Phillip Roeder aged 61. Three others were badly burned while trying to rescue relatives, with Louis Roeder 32 and Mrs Louis Roeder 28 among the injured transported to St Nicholas hospital.
Max Hedrick aged 22 a farmer and brother of William Hedrick was killed in the Milwaukee Northern collision near Milwaukee Wis on August 9. The accident left another fatality and disrupted railway traffic as authorities investigated the scene.
About fifty riders expected August 31 to September 1 with Chicago as the destination. Riders will be checked at Lincoln Park in Chicago and again on return to Sheboygan. The event includes route planning, escort by Milwaukee club, and final yard finish outside The Press office.
Rob ert Wengatz and R Grimmers set out from Sheboygan on a seven week motorcycle journey to California aboard an A M C thirteen horsepower machine. They will cross eight states following the national auto route, display large signs and badges, issue souvenir books, and file daily route writeups to keep Sheboygan informed as they seek publicity and ties between the two coasts.
Associated Press reports a 20,000 strong Knights of Tempan parade opened the convention in Denver. The event featured fourteen divisions, bands and a long line of participants with music filling the Palisade day.
A ceremonial air depicts Templar regalia as bands perform selections including Onward Christian Soldiers and other martial pieces reflecting liturgical and patriotic tones of the event.
Washington August 12 The comptroller of the currency issued a call today for the condition of the National banks at the close of business.
A Rock Island train from Denver collided with a circus train near Richfield Nebraska early today injuring fifteen circus workers. They were hospitalized with three believed to be in critical condition and possible fatalities feared.
The Sheboygan Business Mens Association will hold a meeting at Eagles Hall tonight at 8:30. Matters of importance to be discussed include arrangements for the trip south and a good attendance is desired.
Gov McGovern and state fisheries leaders visit Sheboygan hatchery to review planned improvements including a lakefront concrete wall and new sidewalks. They tour the facility, meet local officials, and dine at the Kids' Club before continuing the tour to Green Bay Minocqua and Bayfield with the annual meeting slated for Friday.
Rev O P Miles has been called to the Baptist church in Sheboygan Falls and preached his first sermon. A renowned speaker from Winona Lake, Indiana, he is praised for rare ability and broad education. He plans to relocate his family soon and focus on settling in Sheboygan Falls.
A meeting of the creditors in the Bamford bankruptcy case was held this afternoon in Commissioner Prescott's office. The composition offered by Mr Bamford was accepted by the creditors.
The Rev. C. Albert Thomas, a young clergyman, was attacked inside his church by a stranger who compelled him into a taxi. Thomas did not realize he had been kidnapped for some time.
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