22 Aug 1913
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Newspaper
Sheboygan Press
Location
Sheboygan, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1913
Page
1
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The Sheboygan Press invites new subscribers in a campaign running Aug 25 through Oct 11 with over 4000 dollars in prizes. Any resident may enter to win cars, pianos, rings, cash, and other awards as the city wide drive seeks 3000 new Wescribers within six weeks.
The Daily Press invites entries for a six week circulation drive offering prizes including a 1914 fully equipped touring car and two motorcycles. Prize incentives include 10 percent commission for non-winning entrants and broad eligibility for residents of Sheboygan County and surrounding areas.
W Croty of Tonwah Wisconsin representing five large western lumber mills plans a large lumber yard in the city. He and his family left for Tomah this morning and he will pursue the project in the coming days. A site with railroad facilities was discussed this afternoon for the proposed yards likely to open this fall.
Clarence Darrow, famed labor leader and criminal lawyer, will address the Central Labor Union at the Opera House Saturday October 4 on Capital and Labor. A reception committee led by William Biehl will handle arrangements as Darrow tours Wisconsin and plans a first visit to this city.
Charles Papas, member of the local Greek colony, was arrested and brought before Judge Giblin this morning charged with assault and battery on complaint of H. Degen. Papas, tenant at the Degen residence, allegedly struck Degen during a quarrel. He was found guilty and fined $5 with costs totaling $12.
The Labor Day march line was announced by the organizing committee. The procession starts at the post office at 12:30 PM, moves north on Eighth Street to Michigan Avenue, then west to Born's Park for park activities and band concerts. An amusement company will provide doll racks and Ballyhoo shows, with refreshments available. Evening dances are planned at Concordia hall and Eagles’ hall.
Maude Adams will headline Peter Pan at the Opera House next Wednesday with a capacity audience anticipated after rapid seat sales. Local fans from Sheboygan and surrounding towns sent large mail orders as the show recruits twelve on stage and a crew of twenty more, with two carloads of scenery and a Pullman for the Wisconsin run. Fiske O’Hara brings a strong bill August 31, while Augustus Pitous’ In Old Dublin offers the opening act, promising a vivid love story set against Irish yacht racing scenes.
Rev. John Brodt, pastor of the Third Presbyterian church in St. Louis, was arrested on August 22 and charged with purchasing beer and taking five boys aged 15 to 17 to a disorderly resort.
Governor Francis E. McGovern designates Monday, September 1, 1913 as Labor Day in Wisconsin. He urges all employers and employees to honor labor with community exercises, praising the dignity of labor and the happiness of homes as tied to state prosperity.
Sherbrook Que August 22 Thaws counsel in Canada advised him to buy property and become a subject of England as a tactic against deportation. Mitchell Thompson accused of aiding a lunatic escape faced postponement until Friday of next week. Thompson identified as Roger Thompson by New York police chief.
Los Angeles officials have banned the so called X Ray dress and gown saying it is too revealing and of little weight. Chief Sebastian argues that stored away gowns will let officers perform better. A cigarette box is said to hold an entire gown.
Ruth Hamilton died in New York today after a brief period of suddenness. She prayed to die to join Charles Rich, her lover who shot himself and mortally wounded her. They had long been sweethearts. She cried that she wished to be with him, a moment while her mother held her hands.
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