19 Aug 1913
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Newspaper
Sheboygan Press
Location
Sheboygan, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1913
Page
1
A fragmentary recap references Harry K Thaw on trial in New York for murder, with mentions of alleged adultery, insanity pleas, and legal actions against Thaw and his associates. It alludes to Thaw’s case arising from a severe sensational murder linked to Stanford White, Judge Dow Mattenwall, and a San Sing prison sentence discussion.
The Huerta government rejected U.S. mediation on Mexico’s revolution. President Wilson and officials prepared a public statement, ruling out recognition of Huerta and signaling likely end of talks. A Senate pull favors arming the constitutionalists, with debates over lifting the arms embargo amid shifting policy.
In a lengthy meeting the City Council approved revised City Hall plans by Architect Boemming. Fire Chief Bedford receives 70 to attend the Fire Engineers convention in New York Sept 1 to 6. Sewerage improvements and a new police horse were approved while pension and eight hour work rules faced deliberation. The Mayor's office remains on the first floor with a smaller executive ante room, a police assembly room, and a basement stair to a municipal court and second floor. Changes to the barn were noted.
A Pacific Coast Steamer State of California struck an uncharted rock in Cambier Bay ninety miles south of Juneau and sank in three minutes. Over 25 passengers and seven crew died, with many more missing or unaccounted as rescuers from the nearby Jefferson found only some bodies. Survivors used lifeboats and rafts. no salvage expected. Victims include Mrs A Birnbaum and Miss Lilly Ward among others, while several from Los Angeles Portland Milwaukee Vancouver and Point Bolivar are named in records.
Reports detail Harry K Thaw being arraigned in Quebec and remanded to Sherbrook jail with possible deportation. A second note from Thaw asks for funds from Quebec while Colebrook NH reports a man posing as Thaw awaiting government instructions. U S authorities note Thaw has not been located after 36 hours of freedom while Pennsylvania paths reflect potential legal battles over extradition and insanity defense.
At nine o'clock this morning the Sheboygan Business Men's special left for Dotsburg Cedar Grove Belgium and Port Washington on a long planned southward trip. Schmidt's Band accompanied the group and a large delegation toured Oostburg Cedar Grove Belgium and Port Washington, with dinners, a park concert, and a Port Washington ball game on the program. Senator Wm. J. Bichler attended and spoke at Belgium, while Mayor Harry Bolens welcomed visitors in Port Washington.
Oliver Erbe, owner of the Sheboygan Taxi Line, was arraigned before Judge Giblin on a charge of contributing to the delinquency of a sixteen year old girl, Minnie Veldt. He pled guilty, the first such municipal court case under the statute, and received the maximum fine of 100 dollars plus costs totaling 118.66. No testimony was taken. Attorney T. M. Bowler represented the defendant and District Attorney Collins represented the complainant. The fine and costs were paid.
State Board of Industrial Education at Stout Institute approved continuation aid for Wisconsin’s schools for the year ending July 1, 1918. Be enter Dam received 438,044 dollars. Beloit 3,000. Chippewa Falls 1,009.22. Eau Claire 2,435.67. Fond du Lac 3,000. Green Bay 849.80. Janesville 1,286.28. Kenosha 2,533.45. La Crosse 2,977.06. Madison 2,548.33. Manitowoc 1,413.07. Marinette 420.57. Oshkosh 2,398.60. Racine 3,932.07. Sheboygan 4,456.27. South Milwaukee 570.18. Superior 5,080.33. Two Rivers 1,001.34. Wausau 1,888.29. West Allis 2,693.89.
The gasoline launch Skidoo was found adrift yesterday afternoon at 4 30 by the life saving crew one half mile south of the south pier. Three men were aboard Herman Kraus John Amann and Al Schieble all of the city. The engine failed while the party were joy riding.
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