05 Jun 1912
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Newspaper
Sheboygan Press
Location
Sheboygan, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1912
Page
1
Thousands line the streets as Elkdom’s legions march in a brilliant display. A lesson of brotherhood and humanity given in a spectacle that charmed the town this afternoon. Sheboygan lodges make a big hit with fine costumes in the impressive municipal event.
A humorous and spectacular city parade in Sheboygan features a playful little goat from Wausau and a solemn elephant guiding local brothers Theodore Benfey and Adolph Bock. Clowns entertain marchers as many bands play lustily. the long, imposing procession leaves a memorable mark on the day.
President Judge Karel of Milwaukee leads the slate with L J Elliott of Racine as first vice president and Fred Stussey of Eau Claire as second vice president Charles Dellerch of Oshkosh is third vice president Francis Taugher of Manitowoc serves as secretary J Smith of Oconto is treasurer
Hon S A Cook F S Theisen and others spoke at Menasha Racine Milwaukee and Green Bay visitors joined the Elk event. A seven foot bear dancer advertised in the city, a wooden horse ride ended in a crash with damages paid. Department store kidnappings and floorwalker prankers amused crowds as convention dance at Eagle's hall was planned and urged attendance.
Appropriate decorations for the U. C. T. convention can still be obtained and will be hung by W. L. Short Co. expert decorators. Leave orders at Meyer and Grau's 614 N. Sth Street.
State Banking Commissioner Kuolt announced the German Bank will reopen for business on Tuesday or Wednesday, June 25 or 26. By law, the stock will be disposed of on Monday, June 24, with remaining formalities completing shortly before the bank opens.
Leo Carollan a former employee of John Rooney Town Mitchell faced a horse stealing charge before Justice Root yesterday. The case was adjourned until Saturday morning at 10 o clock amid a possible out of court settlement as a misunderstanding appears to be resolved.
The U C T s plan a visit to the city starting tomorrow with a Lake View blowout on Saturday featuring a picnic, dance, and two seven inning baseball games. Schmidt s band and Gabler s Harp orchestra will provide music for the events at Lake View hotel, with P A Hertensteiner in charge of the games and Peter Van Handle supervising ground preparation amid uncertain umpire duties.
A large crowd visited the Carnival company displays at the ball grounds last evening, with twelve attractions drawing substantial interest. Mazeppa the educated horse, the circus act, and the animal show attracted most patrons, while the standout free act features an auto and driver performing three somersaults. Tonight Elks and guests may enter free of charge as the Greater United Shows offer attractions for the parade.
The Lake Shore league schedules two major Milwaukee games next Sunday. Sheboygan, champions last year, face Weinbrenners at Athletic Park. Racine's Tom Smaezier leads a clash with Kosciuskos at South Side Park. Port Washington meets Jack Herzog's speed boys. Stoney Maglynn, who beat Sheboygan, aims to defend his hold as Port pursues him.
Several couples tied the knot in weekend ceremonies across Manitowoc and Sheboygan areas. Gruenwald and Schmidtbauer wed at Holy Name church with plans for a local residence after a wedding trip. Others include Grube and Wallschlaeger in Manitowoc, Henning and Degen at Bethlehem church, Biwersi and Gottowske at St Pauls rectory, and Schultz and Haefe from Manitowoc.
In Justice Root's court, Knauf and Tesch of Chilton and two employees were fined 2 plus costs each, while the employees paid 1 each. The case arose from a gravel pit dispute near Elkhart Lake with Louis Laun asserting ownership. Laun, Knauf, and Tesch all claimed ownership and Knauf and Tesch pulled down a fence around the pit for which the fines were imposed.
Frank Hoberg of Green Bay reported losing ninety dollars in cash during the early hours at the Hotel Foesie. He discovered the theft upon waking about six o clock and notified police, who are investigating the matter.
Mrs Ernestine Haack aged 75 died Monday at her son William Haack's home born in Borin Pommern Germany she came to the United States young and celebrated golden wedding anniversary in April of last year she is survived by her husband four children funeral 2 pm today Lutheran cemetery Herman Laske 23 died Monday of consumption survived by parents two sisters wife and infant son funeral yesterday officiated by Rev Wambsgan interment Lutheran cemetery
Frank Sprenger of the south side was fined five dollars and costs after being arrested for drunk and disorderly conduct this morning.
John Hoberg's Pierce-Arrow automobile festooned with 3,000 carnations created a stunning sight on the streets. Elk heads flanked the front, a large clock at 11 o'clock stood between, and Hoberg, once local, now resides in Green Bay.
Do not fail to sign the Press Deitz petition for John F Deitz now imprisoned in Waupun for life. The article urges readers to support his release to stand against the Lumber Trust and capital power, noting public doubt over his guilt and the injustice of his imprisonment. Signings will be sent to the governor within two weeks, at the county reading paper office.
The figures from Henry Clay Pierce v Standard Oil reveal John D Rockefeller’s wealth at 900 million dollars. Annual income at 5 percent would be 45 million, daily income 126 thousand, hourly 5 thousand 250, and spending every minute of the year would require 27.50 dollars.
Elizabeth Schreier daughter of F Schreier proprietor of City hotel Sheboygan Falls took carbolic acid yesterday and is recovering quickly according to her father. Fire department extinguished a barn fire at B Lohman’s home caused by hot ashes with slight damage.
Judge Kirwan grants a new trial after the circuit court awarded $225 for rugs and other lost items from Northwestern cars. Evidence was deemed unsatisfactory, prompting the ruling to retry the case.
In Los Angeles on June 5 the trial of Clarence Darrow for alleged jury bribery heard Bert Franklin claim Samuel Gompers personally sent money to Darrow. Franklin testified Darrow said Harriman could explain a visit to the vault. A special county grand jury session was called as a possible fishing expedition for further indictments. Gompers denied the accusation as false and said he has documentary proof to refute it.
The Haily Press carriers, a junior corps delivering the paper nightly, will attend the Carnival show as guests of the Press. They will be escorted in a bannered group with white badges and will enjoy a supervised, cheerful evening under Bob Marshal of the reportorial staff.
Nile P. Haugen chairman of the state tax commission announced at Madison that local board members under the income tax will be named, with public disclosure expected early in July.
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