Murder Charge Follows Orloff Death After Robbery
Milwaukee report details the fatal beating of James McAlees after he robbed William Orloff on Kinickinnie and Northwestern avenues. Orloff died Saturday after an unsuccessful operation for internal injuries. McAlees, 26, confessed to planning the hold up and fled with Orloff’s money. A coroner’s inquest will determine cause of death. Orloff’s widow and family mourn while the community learns of the alleged killer’s arrest and new murder warrant.
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Milwaukee
Wis
James MeAlees
Conway Street
Otto Riemer
William Orloff
Seventh Street
McAlees
Kinnickinnie
Northwestern Avenues
Orloff
William Steinmeyer Company
Third Street
McAlevs
James Aloysius McAlees
Hlenary C. Ridenour
South Side
Miemeremi
Gertillion
John Normington
Ridenour
Schenar
Orlolfl
Winnickiunic
Grim Death Wins Race
Edward Buscha died aboard a baggage car of the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul train as it arrived in Green Bay. He was dying of tuberculosis and died before reaching home. His parents Mr and Mrs Felix Buscha and his brother were present.
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Edward Buscha
Green Bay
Green Bay, Wis
Chicago
Midwinter Fair becomes Shiocton event
New London Wisconsin December 21 Special The farmers institute and cooking school at Shiocton January 7 and 8 will be transformed into a midwinter fair Businessmen prepare a premium list and plan large exhibits.
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New London
Wis
Farmers’ Institute
Shiocton
Gell Sentenced to One Year in Waupun
Max Gell of Fond du Lac convicted of no statutory offense received a one year sentence in Waupun. The judge gave a light term due to Gell s poor physical condition.
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Osh Eosh. Wis
Max Gell
Fond du Lac
Waupun
Gell
German Ambassador Count Von Bensdorff Named to U S Post
Count Johann Heinrich von Bensdorff is named the German ambassador to the United States to succeed the late Baron von Speck Sternberg. His career began in Istanbul in 1885, later serving in Constantinople, Berlin, and London, with roles including counsellor to the German emperor and first secretary in London. He is married to Jeanne Luckemeyer, and they have a daughter, Alexandra, and a son aged 17.
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Count von Gensdorff
United States
Baron von Speck-Sternberg
Washington
Count Johann Heinrich von Bensdorff
Iss
Constantinople
Turkey
Europe
London
Jeanne Luckemeyer
Alexandra
Beloit Graduate to Probe Wall Street Horace White
Horace White, head of a New York commission to investigate Wall Street, leads the inquiry. Former editor of the Chicago Tribune and longtime associate editor of the New York Evening Post, White is a Beloit College graduate in Wisconsin.
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Beloit
Wall Street
Horace White
New York Commission
Chicago Tribune
New York Evening Post
Mr. White
Beloit Colege
Wisconsin
Cotton crop totals rise with 1908 ginnings reported
Washington December 21. Census bureau reports 11 892 115 running bales ginned from 1908 crop to December 15, up from 9 284 070 last year. Active ginneries 27 269 versus 27 156 in 1907. Figures count round bales as half and exclude linters.
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Washington, D. C
Census Bureau
Sea Island
Fay Ends Life After Theater Engagement in Oakland
John T. Fay, husband of Eva Fay billed as a wonder worker, committed suicide at his Oakland hotel after dinner, shooting himself in the mouth. The couple had just completed a city engagement and were to travel to Denver next. No prior statements hinted at self harm.
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Chicago
Oakland
Cal
John T. Fay
Eva Fay
Miss Tillson Speaks at Madison Congregational Church
Louise Tillson probation officer of Milwaukee juvenile court described Judge Neelen and the probation system at the Congregational church in Madison Wisconsin last night. She credited Neelen as a saving influence for thousands of youths in the state metropolis facing delinquency.
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Madison
Wis
Louise Tillson
Milwaukee Juvenile Court
Judge Neelen
Miss Tilson
Neelen
Will Fill Many State Offices In Wisconsin Appointments
Madison Wis Dec 21 Special Gov Davidson s second administration will begin January 4 and involve numerous appointments including reappointment of railroad commissioner B H Meyer and state tax commissioner Norman S Gilson. The piece lists several terms expiring and positions to be filled such as banking, public property, dairy and food, labor and statistics, oil inspector, treasury agent, health, apiaries, barber board, university regents, park board, normal regents, and agriculture deputies.
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Madison, Wis
Davidson
B. H. Meyer
Railroad Commission
Norman S. Gilson
State Tax Commission
Cap
T. J. Cunningham
Chippewa Falls
Civil Service
Madison
Fond du Lac
Senate
M. C. Bergh
Viroqua
Ives
Charles C. Bennett
South Wayne
J. Q. Emery
Albion
Dairy and Food
J. D. Beck
Cashton
Bureau of Labor and Industrial Statistics
Edward L. Tracy
Milwaukee
Edward Pollack
Lancaster
Treasury
A. Harper
State Board of Health
N. E. France
Platteville
M. H. Whitaker
State Barber Board
George F. Merrill
Ashland
A. P. Nelson
Grantsburg
Board of University Regents
Ww. McFetridge
Baraboo
State Park Board
John Harrington
Oshkosh
Board of Normal Regents
State Board of Agriculture
Fish Commission Report Details Wisconsin Stock Dispatches
Madison dec 21 the state fish commission reports a busy year with detailed fish distribution figures for the biennial period led by superintendent james nevin. distributions include brook trout rainbow trout lake trout whitefish pickerel muskellunge black bass and white bass fingerlings and fry with totals in the millions across categories. The distributing car logged 21845 miles inside the state with 52 carloads of fish while messengers and employees traveled about 75000 miles delivering 5656 cans from baggage cars and planting 9450 cans in tanks and cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wis
State Fish Commission
James Nevin
Fidelity Savings Bank to Open Next Month
State notes report a new Fidelity Savings bank opening about the middle of next month in Antigo. Other entries include the Orfordville Journal launch, a church dedication in Wausau, and local civic notices across Wisconsin.
Delta Delta Delta Members Undergo Skin Graft
Eight sorority sisters at University of Wisconsin Madison donated skin for Nina Johnson who was injured during a chemistry experiment. Dr. C A Harper led the grafting, using 160 square inches, noting it the greatest show of nerve he had seen.
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Madison, Wis
Delta Delta Delta Sorority
The
University
Nina Johnson
C. A. Harper
Found Frozen on Road in Buena Vista Resident
Stevens Point Wis Dec 21 Special David Milkins 55 a well known character in Buena Vista was found frozen on the road near his home Sunday morning He leaves several children.
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Stevens Point
Wis
David Milkins
Buena Vista
Doctor's Claim Held In Manitowoc Vaccine Case
Manitowoc Wisconsin December 22 special report says council paused over more than two hundred dollar claim by a city health official and assistant alleging a 50 cent vaccination fee when other doctors charged 35 cents. Health board notes smallpox scare caused illness in sixty people across forty homes now cleared. It commends public cooperation in ending the epidemic in under six weeks.
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Manitowoc, Wis
Health Department
Health Board
City seeks repeal of law to curb utilities control
The petition for rehearing on the state rate commission order raising gas rates will be demanded by the city. Pending decision, the commission should suspend the increased rates. A memorial to the Legislature asks repeal of the public utilities law and abolition of the rate commission, arguing the law erodes home rule. The clerk will enlist other cities and local legislators to lead the fight.
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Manitowoc
Wis
Public
State Rate Commission
Thief Steals Gowns in Oshkosh Heist
A dressmaking shop owned by Mrs. J. L. Sterling on Mt. Vernon street reports a major theft. Police say valuables valued around $1000 were taken Monday night, including thirty to forty gowns, unfinished frocks, cut fabric, dress patterns, bolts of fabric, and trimming.
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Oshkosh
Wis
J. L. Sterling
Mt. Vernon Street
Former Governor Hoard in no danger after illness
Fort Atkinson Wisconsin December 22 special report that former Governor William D Hoard suffered a severe heart attack was denied at his home He has been ill for a week after a cold while supervising farm work and has been up and around for two days with no apprehension over his condition.
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Fort Atkinson
Wis
William D. Hoard
Hoard
Wisconsin Receives Blashfield Past Present Future Picture
The state acquires Edward Blashfield’s painting showing Wisconsin’s past present and future. Installed above the speaker’s desk in the new Assembly hall, the artwork cost $15 to the state.
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Blashfield
Wisconsin
New Assembly Room
Madison
Wis
Edward Blashfield
New York
Fire destroys Fox River Valley Knitting plant in Menasha
A large blaze swept the Fox River Valley Knitting company plant in Menasha Wisconsin at 11 45 pm Monday night with the boiler room as the origin. Estimated losses range from 30000 to 50000 dollars and are partly insured.
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Fox River Valley Knitting Company
Menasha
Wis
Dee
Inaugural Plans Complete for Madison Ceremony
Madison Wis Dec 22 arrangements for inauguration completed Monday with no formal invitations for former governors. Escorts for state officers named including Gov Davidson former Gov Peck Lieut Gov Strange and many others. Rev George E Hunt to give invocation at ceremonies.
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Madison
Wis
Davidson
George W. Peck
Milwaukee
John Strange
W. D. Connor
Marshfield
Frear
T. E. Brittingham
Dahl
E. Kay Stevens
Gilbert
John Barnes
John M. Olin
A. L. Sanborn
Federal Court
Romanzo Bunn
George E. Hunt
Jumps Roofs and Board Bill in La Crosse Chase
P M Dunn, wanted for beating a board bill in Rockford, fled after release by Police Justice Hunt. He dodged officers across La Crosse rooftops before recapture near a high building. Legal avenues exhausted, he is expected to be sent back to Rockford.
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LA Crosse
Wis
Dunn
Rockford
Lil
Hunt
Shippers Press For City Weigher Post
Shippers urge council appoint a city weigher to curb shrinkage of shipments en route. A city scale is also debated and likely to be adopted. The weigher would be funded by fees from shippers, carrying no city expense.
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Manitowoc
Wis
Cary urges reform in Wisconsin school system and teacher tenure
Wisconsin State Superintendent C P Cary sent his biennial report to the governor decrying high turnover among teachers. He argues the high school value is about 8000 dollars and calls for reform in electing county superintendents, upgrading rural schools, and limiting high school aid. He favors appointing county superintendents by elected boards and asserts the current system fails to professionalize county supervision.
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Madison
Wis
C. P. Cary
Cary
Robbery at Wisconsin Central Depot Hits Waukesha
In Waukesha Wisconsin two masked men forced night operator H J Moore to unlock the money drawer at 2 a m. They took $110 from the drawer along with Moore’s gold watch and $10, then threatened to shoot if alarms were raised. Authorities spent the night searching with no arrests.
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Waukesha
Wis
Wisconsin Central
H. J. Moore
Moore
Golden wedding joy for Neenah couple
NEENAH Mr and Mrs H C Jorgenson celebrate their golden wedding anniversary. APPLETON charity drive nets 665 dollars for the City Relief society. MERRILL FJ Smith elected president of Lincoln County Agricultural Society with Edward Bosworth secretary. NEENAH Adolph Jens charged with stealing 600 dollars worth of building stone arrested at Antigo and brought to Neenah for January 6 trial. John Thompson contractor is the complainant. SHEBOYGAN Arno W Barnefeld found dead at 27 with carbolic acid nearby. despondency from ill health suspected. NEENAH Miss Florence Elger injured by a toe stumble causing a wrist artery to sever. heavy bleeding before help arrived. SPARTA Alfred Johnson shot while hunting. likely fatal injury from hammer strike on a log. MADISON Coroner seeks to identify an old man killed by Milwaukee road train. subject known as Tony the blacksmith. MADISON Forty members of August Krop’s group seriously ill from pills thrown on porch by advertising circulators. efforts to arrest circulators underway. LA CROSSE Frank Winter appointed guardian ad litem for Leroyne Bell over deed to Grace Baldwin. relatives allege incompetence. APPLETON William H Kreiss appointed circuit court reporter for the Tenth district replacing Frank Bradford who resigns to seek circuit judgeship.
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Antigo
Fidelity Savings Bank
Orfordville
Walworth
Nathaniel Reid
Whitelaw Reid
England
Walworth County
Chipppewa Falls
J. W. Irish
The
Methodist Church
Myron E. Taylor
Luther H. Gulich
New York
Playground Association of America
Racine
Stephen Dean Trant
St. Patrick’s Church
Charles Baungard
Theodore Kosterman
Kaukauna
E. B. Collier
All Saints’ Mission
Orro Colloque
Episcopal Church
Appleton
Collier
C. C. Grafton
Neenah
H. C. Jorgenson
City Relief Society
Merrill
F. J. Smith
Lincoln County
Agricultural Society
Edward Bosworth
Adolph Jens
John Thompson
Sheboygan
Arno W. Barnefeld
Florence Elger
Sparta
Alfred
Marcus Johnson
Here
Madison
M. W. Lynch
Milwaukee Road
Tony
of August Krop
Krop
Lacross
Frank Winter
Leroyne Bell
Henry Kreiss
Tenth Judicial District
Frank S. Bradford
London Periodical Honors Shaughnessy Portrait
Close friends of Sir Thomas G. Shaughnessy in Milwaukee received mounted copies of a Vanity Fair supplement. The color print, produced in London, shows the Canadian Pacific president in a cutaway with dark cravat. The legend reads The Canadian Pacific and Sir Thomas G. Shaughnessy, K. C. V. O.
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Thomas G. Shaughnessy
Milwaukee
Vanity Fair
London
Joseph G. Donnelly
Canadian Pacific
Milwaukeean
Hentschel
Thomas G. Shughnessy
Teller Confesses Writing Frewen Letter On Silver Notes
Washington December 22 Senator Teller confirms writing a letter to Morton Frewen proposing concerted action for issuing small denomination silver notes with India and the United States He says the letters were personal and not a commission act and he will publish them. He plans a full statement of his position.
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Washington, D. C
Teller
Morton Frewen
United States
India
Frewen
Mr. Frewen
Aldrich Monetary Commission
Commission
Senator Teller
Wilhelmina Waits for Stork's Visit Announcement
The Hague December 22 Queen Wilhelmina is reported to be in an interesting condition. The Chamber of Deputies greeted the news with cheers and a few Socialist objections. Doctors say all signs point to an absolutely perfect state of health and expect the birth early in spring.
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The
Hague
Chamber of Deputies
Wilhelmina
Her
Wisconsin Electors Vote Cast for Taft in Canvass
Governor Davidson sent Wisconsin's canvass of presidential electors to Secretary Root. Wisconsin electors Brumder Dengler Durkee Greenwood Delap Beffel Stolper Kohl Sarles Lampert Peterson Riordan Hawley will meet in Madison on the second Monday in January to formally cast votes for President and Vice President. The attested result will be sent to Washington by special messenger.
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Madison
Wis
Gov
Davidson
Root
Washington
Wisconsin
Willian C. Brumder
John Dengler
Frank M. Durkee
C. F. Greenwood
Robert H. Delap
John M. Beffel
John A. Stolper
William Kohl
W. T. Sarles
Florian Lampert
Herbert L. Peterson
D. E. Riordan
O. K. Hawley
Wisconsin duo to represent at Ann Arbor convention
Kinichi Sato and L. P. Lochner of Milwaukee Wisconsin will represent the Wisconsin chapter of the International clubs at the annual convention in Ann Arbor Michigan from December 31 to January 2. Lochner is the president of the national organization.
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Madison
Wis
Kinichi Sato
L. P. Lochner
Milwaukee
University of Wisconsin
Wisconsin
The
International Clubs
Ann Arbor
Mich
Lochner
Market Reports Show Mixed Butter and Cheese Prices
Mixed dairy values across Milwaukee Chicago and New York with butter steady to firm and creamery grades varying. Eggs mostly steady to firmer as receipts rise. cheese prices hold with some slight gains on certain varieties like daisies and young Americas amid broad market weakness in some regions.
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Milwaukee
Elgin
Limburger
Chicago
New York
Pennsylvania
Cattle and meat prices across multiple markets reported
Western cattle and hog markets show steady to higher trends with varied prices. Receipts in California Wisconsin Chicago and St Louis reflect steady hogs and mixed packing at 5.15 to 5.50 and cattle steady at 4.50 to 7.00, with lambs and sheep also nudging higher in several regions.
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Sshrer
Cudahy
Wis
Chicago
Til
City
Louis
Texas Sto Rouge
Sanaly Amatoo
South Omatia
Neh
Dee
Texas
Milwaukee hay market prices and ranges
Market data lists choice timothy hay at 11.25 to 11.50 per unit and No 1 timothy at 10.75 to 11.10, No 2 timothy at 9.50 to 10.00, clover and mixed at 10.00, Kansas Nebraska tire at 10.50 to 11.00, prairie No 1 at 10.00 to 10.00, No 2 prairie at 9.50 to 10.0, Wisconsin marsh feeding 6.50 to 7.00, packing hay 5.50 to 0.40, rye straw 7.00 to 7.75, and oats straw 6.25 to 6.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Ave
Choice
Timothy
Kansas and
Nebraska Tire
Wisconsin
Markets by Telegraph. Grain and Cotton Notes
Market reports from Milwaukee Chicago and New York show firm wheat on track at 1.09 to 1.10 in Chicago closes, corn gains, oats firmer, rye easing, with December and May futures in wheat and corn. Cotton futures steadies as New York spot and futures edge higher. Liverpool and Kansas City also publish price levels for wheat corn and cash markets.
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Milwaukee
Northern
Kansas
Chicago
Iil
Timothy
New York
Orly
Gulf
Liverpool
Galveston
Kansas City
Otiec
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Orlofe
James M’alees, JR
Anna McAlees
Seventeenth
Harry Hofrichter
Kinnickinnie Avenue
Lena Aberschein
Northwestern Avenue
Frank Finkler
Mary Hoffman
Superior Street
J. B. Boyle
Tenth Street
Lydia Goodward
Orlaff
Bowamy Musical Ecircle
Grim Death
Count von Bensdorff
Miss Tillson
Meyer
Gilson
University Regents
Fish Commission Reports
State News Notes
Manitowoc Council
Public Utilities
W. D. Hoard
P. M. Dunn
Shaughnessy
Government of India
Stork
Taft
Sato and
Milwaukee Hay Market
Telegraph
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