Small Pox in Washburn Sparks Public Alarm and Letter
Reports describe three to four mild small pox cases in Washburn with Dr Mitchell infected after treating James Bailey. Doctors from Ashland aided quarantine efforts as residents feared spread, but cases remained limited and recovering. An open letter from J R Mitchell reflects public blame and calls for broader health scrutiny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
G. W. Harrison
Ashland
State Board of Health
A. J. Marchissault
Duluth
James R. Bailey
Dr. Mitchell
Jim Paller
Sam
Tam
Washburn
Sandie Bushie
Boxers Threaten China Foreigner Expulsion Prompted By Edits
Translated tips from Chinese papers warn that foreigners will be killed and driven from China within months. The texts praise Boxer leaders and condemn Western influence, urging readers to spread the doctrine to gain absolution for individuals, families, and villages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Kwo-wen-pao
Japan
L. of
Patriotic League of Boxers
Sensational Affidavit Triggers County Inquiry
Judge W. E. Tripp of Iron River swore an affidavit to the County Board claiming a local constable committed a prisoner to the county jail then released en route, and that jail records showed custody though the prisoner was never jailed. The board named Mussell and Blix to investigate and report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Tripp
Iron River
County Board
Tripp
Mussell
Blix
Parents Thank Neighbors After Loss of Theyre Child
Mr and Mrs Joan Corres express gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness during the illness and death of their young daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Corres
Bayfield Citizen Charles Connors Visits City
Charles Connors, a notable Bayfield resident, was observed in the city today. His presence highlights local civic engagement and business activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Connors
Bayfield
Windecker the Greatest to Visit Washburn This Friday
The great magician and hypnotist Windecker and his company perform at Obera House Friday eve Aug 3 with miraculous effects and Aguinaldo escape scene lauded as superb. Anxious mother seeks news of her son William M McIntosh last heard of in Washburn and northern Wisconsin. contact Mrs W H McIntosh Bay City Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Windecker
Washburn
Aguinaldo
U. S
Obera House
Wm. M. McIntosh
Wisconsin
W. H. McIntosh
Bay City
Mich
Hayward and Washburn Play to Tie in Sunday Game
The Hayward and Washburn teams tied three to three after nine innings. Due to train schedules no tenth inning was played and the Hayward contingent felt they were fairly treated by Washburn supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayward
Washburn
Washburnites
Sam Snyder Named Inspector for Hayward Indian Schools
Sam Snyder of Chippewa Falls and former Iron River resident was appointed by Indian Commissioner W A Jones as inspector of building for the new Indian schools at Hayward. The position pays $2000 annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Snyder
Chippewa Falls
Iron River
W. A. Jones
Hayward
Congressional Convention Excursion Rates renamed for Menomonie
The Omaha will offer excursion tickets to Menomonie, Wisconsin for the convention on August 15 1900. Tickets priced at 7.55 dollars are on sale August 14 and 15 with return validity through August 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Menomonie
Wis
Omaha
Washburn Defeats Rice Lake In Big Baseball Classic
Washburn beat Rice Lake 4 to 1 in a well attended game after 131 tickets sold for Rice Lake. The I S W A convention closed successfully with new officers elected. The crowd, near a thousand, enjoyed a tight contest as Wiggs and Keefe starred for Washburn while Dover and Erickson worked for Rice Lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rice Lake
Houghton
Omaha
I. S. W. A. Grand Lodge
West
Henry P. Peterson
West Superior
Ludwig Archander
Minneapolis
Peter J. Smith
Eau Claire
Louis Larson
Shell Lake
Wis
Grand Marshall
Louis Palm
Ashland
N. C. Tweedt
Menomonie
Martin E. Leen
Martin Baker
C. P. Peterson
McClintock
Washbrn
Agricultural Society
Washburn
Wiggs
Page
Martinson
Dover
Erickson
Keefe
Expression of thanks to Omaha road for Rice Lake excursion
Nordlyseth Lodge number 4 I S W A publicly thanks the Omaha road for courteous treatment of excursionists to Rice Lake. Gratitude is extended to local agent L M Dickerson for numerous favors and courtesy. The committee includes L Woxp Mike Anderson and Joan A Anderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nordlyseth
Rice Lake
Omaha Road
L. M. Dickerson
L. Woxp
Mike Anderson
Joan A. Anderson
Andrew Score Named Janitor at Court House
At today’s county board meeting, Andrew Score was appointed the new janitor of the Court House. He succeeds Arnt Hanson who has held the post for four years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Score
Arnt Hanson
Also Mentioned on This Page
Rush Medical College of
Chicago
J. R. Mtchell
A.C. Titus
Cumberland, Wis
Dietrich
Jenkins
Congress
Superior
FOX Bros. Prarrmemacy
Freade Restaurant
Williams
A &Ship
Qwen
Prost 3 Co
City Drug Store
West End Pharmacy
Gaumon
Beloit
Pekin
Tien Tsin
I.S.W. A
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