30 Aug 1913
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Newspaper
Sheboygan Press
Location
Sheboygan, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1913
Page
1
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A labor day celebration in Sheboygan includes a parade forming at noon, marching north on Eighth Street to Menigan Avenue and west to Bor's Park for a long afternoon program, with two dances at Concordia hall and Eagles hall. The Press will not publish Monday. The march lineup lists numerous unions and societies participating in the event.
A second dunning notice from United States Cast Iron Pipe & Foundry Co. cites an outstanding $5,075.74 bill since June for pipe bought for extensions. City Water Commission meetings were not held in August or July, causing the city’s credit to suffer as the bill remains unpaid.
Providence Rhode Island August 27 The mayor of Sheboygan Wisconsin writes Dear Sir Incidental to Perry s Victory Centennial to be celebrated at Put In Bay Ohio on September 11 the remains of British and American officers will be reinterred to a crypt in the memorial This will be carried out as far as possible in the manner conducted by Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry and Captain Barlay of the British fleet a hundred years ago Continued on page eight
A concise history of Labor Day noting Knights of Labor parades in 1882 and the adoption of the first Monday in September as a legal holiday across most states by 1887. It cites Colorado as a leader, with New Jersey New York and Massachusetts following, and mentions Mississippi Nevada North Dakota and Louisiana as late adopters in 1913. It also reflects on Lincoln and labor unions' role in workers rights and the tradition of parades and picnics.
A sneak thief from Chicago rifled Miss Anna Arentson’s desk, stealing thirty five dollars from a secretary drawer after posing to set hair appointments. He lingered, admired a photo, then escaped as Miss Arentson turned away. Police scour the city for the suspect, who also tried to enter Doctors Kent and Kuechle and was spotted limping away. The night’s events prompt fears of a broader spree before Labor Day motorcycle tour plans for Sheboygan residents.
Mr Business Man hears that newspapers are a partner not a foe in selling. The Sheboygan Press launches a $4,000 Prize Circulation Contest to push reach, promising every candidate a prize or cash commission for efforts.
The Sheboygan Press announces a two week $4,000 Prize Voting Contest ending September 18 at 9 pm. Each candidate turning in $30 in new or renewed subscriptions earns a bonus ballot for 100,000 extra votes, with subscriptions accumulated over time. Six districts award $10 gold pieces to the top fundraisers exceeding $30 by September 13 at 9 pm.
Judges Miller and Crimble deny immediate action on Harry Thaw fortune matter noting insanity in New York blocks a decree. Next week the full court will consider appointing a trustee to pay $10,000 from the $600,000 estate.
In Elgin Illinois Aug 30 Anderson driving a Stutz led at the 201 mile mark of the 302 mile Elgin trophy race with speeds near 72 mph and expected to break the track record. Mulford Harpt and Endicott trailed in a tight chase as Bob Brush retired with a cracked cylinder. Separately deputies from Saginaw were called to Wolverine mine to counter strikers as women strikers and militiamen clashed. an Allouez foreman was rescued after an attack.
In Calumet Michigan on August 30 the Associated Press reports a company development. Details are sparse due to fragmentary OCR but indicate an industrial or business update. Further readable elements are not available in the source excerpt.
London Aug 30 Phelix Diaz told the Associated Press he is definitively a candidate for Mexico’s presidency. He said friends in Mexico support him and that his action will depend on developments there. Diaz stated Huerta is barred from candidacy.
A calm night gives way to a Sunday with unsettled skies and cooler afternoon readings. The forecast calls for warmer tones tonight followed by cooler conditions Sunday afternoon.
Miss Bertha Kant, formerly in the clock department at J. & W. Jung Co., died at 6:30 p.m. after an appendicitis operation at Waukegan hospital. Her body goes to Oshkosh for family burial. Survived by mother, one brother, and one sister. Funeral Tuesday at 2 p.m. from English Lutheran. Mrs. Behnke to attend.
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