davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-08-09

1139-Alphonso l. vanquished Moors ~
battle of Aurique.
1261-Constantinople taken by Michael;
end of Latin empire.
1364-English, under Edward H.. cap
tured city of Caen, in France
141e-Town hall of Prague taken by the
Hussites; Hussite war.
154o-Thonas Cromwell, Earl of Essex.
5eheaded on Tower hill.
1554-Marriage of Philip of Spain and
Mary of England.
1565-Mary. Queen of Scots. married
Lord Darnley.
1605-King James and his Queen
crowned at Westminster.
1676-Battle of Bridgewater, Mass.
King Philips war.
1706-Legislativ union of England and
Scotland completed.
1759-English took Fort Ticonderoga
from the French. Fort Niagara,
New York, surrendered to Sir Will
liam Johnson.
9-Pittsburg Gazette, first newspaper
'SSb - -hAAN SAlSL4tSs dppEdICu.
1794-Robespierre and seventy-oue others
guillotined in Paris. End of the
reign of terror r Paris.
1S21-Peru issued declaration of indie
pendence.
1S30-Charles Y. of France suspended
liberty of the press. ia. War of the
barricades in Paris began.
1S52-Steamboat Henry Clay wrecked
on Hudson river % lives lost.
1S54-Yellow fever becomes epidemic at
New Orleans.
1S56-Several lives lost and many home-
less by fire in Boston.
1S5S-Third attempt to lay Atlantic ca
bic commences in midocean.
1S61-Gen. George B. Mcclellan took
command of the Army of the Poto-
1S62-Ship Golden Gate lost on Mexican
coast; 2O4 lives lost.
1868 Surrendef of Morgan. the guerilla
leader, at New Lisbon, Ohio.
1S64-Chambersburg, Pa, burned by
Confederates.
1COc w yOLl4LS itiIiLOiN IOENleu DY dCT
of Congress. -. Fourteenth amend.
ment to Constitution of United States
declared in force. -. Alaska organ
lied as a territory.
1S71-Boiler explosion on ferryboat
Westfield in New York harbor; over
100 persisted.
1Sl3-Serious fire at Portland, Oregon.
1874 l., TA...
burg, Pa.
1SS0-Revolt in City of Mexico to pre-
vent installation of Gen. Gonzales al
president.
1SS4-Henry NJ. Stanley arrived in Eng.
land from exploring tour in Africa.
1S89-George Francis Train completed
100 days fast, subsisting on choco-
late and milk
1S94-War declared between China and
Japan. japanese victorious at bat.
tie of Song-Hwan, Korea.
1S9S-Ponce, Porto Rico, taken by Unit
ed States troops. Ambassadors
Cambon opened negotiations for peace
between Spain and United States. ..
President Mckinley transmitted
terms of peace to Spain.
1S99-Heureaux, president of Santo
Domingo, killed.
1901-Battleship Maine launched al
Philadelphia.
1904-Newchwang Evacuated by Rus.
slams. Won Plehve. Russian minis
ter of the interior, assassinated. >.
England demanded indemnity from
Russia.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-08-09
Programme for Trades Unionists.

The executive council of the American
Federation of Labor has issued its gen.
eral campaign program to ''all organized
labor and friends in the United StaCes."
1t points that Congress has been so pre-
occupied looking after the interests of
vast corporations and predatory wealth"
and members in their rush for the al
mighty dollar that they have had no
time and, as little inclination" to support
the legislation asked in the interest of the
laboring man. 1t says patience ceased to
be virtue, and hence the March q bill
Of grievances presented to the administra-
ton. Appeal now is made to the Ameri-
can people ito demonstrate their determi-
nation that this republic of ours shall
continue to be of, for and by the people,
rather than of, for and by the almighty
dollar" 1t is recommended to name only
union men or to influence the nomination
Of labor men by whatever party is found
most available. For this work a commit
zee of three has been chosen, namely, Sam
aeI Gompers, James O'Connel and Frank
Morrison.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-08-09
Hotel for Working Girls.

A big hotel exclusively for working
girls, to be known as the Trowmart inn,
is about ready for business at Abingdon
Square, New York City. 1t aims to do
for wage-earning girls what the Mills no.
tells have done for men. Only self-sup-
porting women between the ages of Is and
35 will be entertained, and only those
earning So and less, but a few rooms
will be reserved for transients. The price
for room and board is to be $3.50 or S.,
including breakfast and dinner. The din
ing room seats go persons. Sewing
washing and ironing rooms will be free to
guests day and night; also library and re-
ception rooms w. H. r. Martin, who is
back of the plan, says he expects the
hotel to pay for itself
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-08-09
Morgan Sees Prosperity.

On returning from a fve-months trip
in Europe, J. 2. Morgan shocked the New
York reporters by treating them affably
for the first time in his life and by toll
Grating the snapshotters. He announced
that the United States is prosperous and
that the present slump in stock prices
meant nothing; the law of balance would
assert itself. He virtually admitted that
the steel trust would redeem itself by
declaring a dividend on it's common stock.
Referring to the death of his Wall street
competitor, Russell Sage, he remarked II
am not surprised to hear of it. We all
grow old and must pass away"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-08-09

Chicago Crooks Wearing Feminine
Attire Enter kenosha Homes.

Disguised as women, two burglars, sup
posed to be from Chicago, are at work in
the residence district of Kenosha. The
two entered the home of Mrs. Mary
Waters the other night and the woman
watched them at work in the room adjoin-
ing her bedroom. A large mirror made
it possible for her to watch every move
ment of the disguised men. They got
away with $50 in money. Two other
houses in the neighborhood were entered
during the night. The men were seen,
and it is certain that they were disguised
by putting on wigs and feminine attire.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-08-09

the bride 10 remember this and while
there is yet time TO mold him into the
proper form for future keeping.
l would admonish all brides, there
fore. to obey their own blind instincts
and to train up their husbands in the
way they should go. Mere man thinks
he knows something and he is inclined
to act upon this fatal assumption too
often
The bride, however. does not know
she divines, and she should hold him
sternly fast to her intuition, selecting
for him the things that he needs-or
doesn't-feeding him on the things that
are good for him-or are n0t-taking
him to the places where he is anxious
to go-or isn't-and, in short doing for
him all the things that he likes-or
doesn't like-in the firm assurance that
her own sweet incompetence is by far
the best guide.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-08-09
Don'ts for Readers.

Don't forget to return a book when
lent.
Don't turn down leaves at the cor
ners.
Don't leave a book lying face down
ward.
Don't handle q book except with
clean hands.
Don't cut leaves with any knife but
the proper paper knife.
Don't, when opening a book, be rough
and pull the leaves apart too quickly,
let them open gently.
Don't get book from the bookcase
by the binding at the top; take It from
the middle of the back.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-08-09
Marking WeII.

We often hear it said that So-an-So
has married we'll" What is meant?
That she has married a man with
money; oftentimes has married money
with a man. BY general usage the
phrase has come to possess this extreme
~ limited meaning. When a girl gives
herself to a young man who is rich
only in character. energy and a good
name. do we say that she has married
well?" 1t would seem time to reform
either our ideals, our rhetoric or both
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-08-09

What is the usual standard Of meas
urement for men in our land? Is il
not money? When a man dies, and we
ask. What was he WORTH" we mean,
How much wealth did he accumulate
in his lifetime?" We are not inquir
ing concerning his true worth" ac-
cording to the ancient and honorable
definition Of the word. In the very in
quiry. therefore, we voice the prevail
ing sordidness of the age. 1t is his
financial value that is his worth"
A girl may marry well' though her
husband be not rich in this world 5
goods; a man may be worth much
without two coins to clink together. A
more intelligent use of these terms
would in itself be a. potent protest
against the modern worship Of Nam
mon.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-08-09
KILLED BY LIGHTNING
Carl FIancher Struck Down I'm Field
Near FranksviIIe.

A terrific storm passed over the north
western section of Racine County. Carl
Flancher, II years old, employed near
Franksville, with Philip Rogwood, aged
IS, started down into a field to load hay.
A bolt of lightning struck them and
Flancher dropped dead. The two horses
were so badly shocked they will die. Rog-
wood will live The residence of George
Nield at Ives, was struck. Mrs. Nield
was paralyzed on one side. Miss Hattie
Nield was burned on the neck, being en-
gagged in combing her hair, and sister
was burned on the arm.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-08-09
New York Central Electric Test.

The operating department of the New
York Central railroad has just tried out
the first of IT'S new electric locomotives
for the suburban service on an expert
mental track. A sample train will be run
regularly from now on to break in new
men so as to be ready for the transfer Of
the entire system in October. The coaches
will be of steel construction and on the
multiple unit system, with some trailers.
The locomotives will be able to pull if
teen cars at a speed of sixty miles an
hour
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-08-09
Grass Rugs Are Popular,

Small grass rugs make a sufficient
floor covering. or, if the floors are nice
ly finished, they may be left entirely
bare For any furniture that is up
holstered make coverings. not funereal
looking affairs of brown holland. but
pretty ones of cretonne in a dainty de-
sign, that doesn't cost very much, and
that adds to rather than takes away
from the attractiveness of the room.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-08-09
Wife Sees Husband Drown.

Carl Petersilie of Oshkosh was drown
ed while his wife and r. L. Miller, a
Milwaukee millinery salesman, were max
ing frantic efforts to rescue him. Peter
silie Eas a well-known millinery mer-
chant The three had gone for an outing
after Miller sold Petersilie bill of goods.
The dead man was % years old and
prominent socially.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-08-09
First E'Human FIyv Is Dead

Charles Bliss, known a generation ago
as the ''huma- iy,' died in Madison. He
was 80 years old. Bliss originated the
trick of walking the ceiling" He was
born in Bavaria, Germany, and Travelled
for years with the Dan Rice shows. At
one time himself, FIVE sons and three
daughters were all performers with the
Soma cirpJ1S
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-08-09
Gowns of sheer Material.

The two designs illustrated show
gowns Of thin material for afternoon
or evening wear, both models being very
pretty ones for organdie, null, wash
chiffon or any Of the thin silk muslins,
Ct cetera. 50 much in vogue this season.
Both of the gowns sketched were made
up without lining, and, although not
very expensive as to material, were
quite deliberately inlet and trimmed
with lace.
The first sketch shows a gown of
cream white silk null, which comes at
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-08-09
She RENE mbered.

A little girl was out walking with
her aunt one day. The aunt bowed to
man they were passing. who is he,
Aunt Jennie?" asked the little girl.
Mrs. Littlefield told her that he was
Mr. Melrose, the village undertaken.
"Oh, yes" replied the child, quickly,
Il remember him. He undertook my
grandmother. "-Harper's Bazaar
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-08-09

is fine white straw,
low crown and up
turned brim-tha
former encircled
with pale green
tulle. a double
choux of which
trims the left side.
A large pink rose
is placed directly
in the center of the
chouX and there is
a pretty arrange
ment of tulle at
the back resting on
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-08-09
Stray Bullet Kills Child.

Linda Harmon, years old, was struck
in the forehead by bullet from a re-
volger in the hands of Robert Follett.
near Fairchild. and died in a few hours
Three men, Follett, Emil Carbon and
Fred Harmon. who were quarreling at the
tine. were arrested.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-08-09

Heartbroken because her father would
not give her enough money to bring her
lover to this country from Germany, An
ME Mueller. aged 20 years. jumped into
the Kinnickinnic River in Milwaukee. A
bridgetender saved her from drowning.
She came to this country two years ago.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-08-09
Many Poisoned by Cheese.

Fifteen persons in the vicinity of Tween
tv-second avenue and Scott street, Mil
waukee, were made dangerously i'll with
ptomaine poisoning by eating impure
cheese and the health department has con
fscated nearly 1000 pounds of the pro-
duct from a Broadway commission house.
1t has been taken to the garbage plant
and DESTROYED
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-08-09
Always Keep Faith

Many a woman. who would not think
of lightly breaking promise made to
a grown-up person, is utterly careless
about keeping her word with her chill
dren. She promises whatever is con-
venient at the moment, and apparently
thinks that the breaking or keeping of
those promises is a matter in which she
can please herself, and that her chill,
dren have no right to consider them
selves aggrieved if she does not do so.
A mother who acts thus does her
child grievous harm. She forgets that
The sense of justice is strong in quite
little child, and that it is natural and
reasonable that he should expect his
parents to be as good as their word,
and TO fulfill their promises even at
the cost of convenience. Promises
should not be lightly broken. and the
parent who is guilty of this soon loses
her children's confidence, which is one
of the sweetest things our little ones
can give us.
When boys and girls learn to doubt
their parents truthfulness. they soon
leak around for someone else whom
rheS III trust, and on that person they
shower heir affections and bestow their
confidence.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-08-09
Burns in a Hammo ck.

A baby of Albert Carroll. farmer
living near Beloit. was probably fatally
burned while sleeping in hammock A
little brother of the babe was left to watch
thu sleeping child and in some way set fire
TO che grass near the hammock.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-08-09
BEL0YT PASTOR DIES IN ITALY.
Rev. ii. r.. Cheney Killed in EIeva-
tor Accident at Florence.

Rev. B. Royal Cheney, aged 80 years,
for four years pastor of the Second Con
gregational church in Beloit, was killed
in an elevator accident at Florence, Italy.
Mr. Cheneys congregation recently built
q new house of worship and as partial
reward for his efforts had sent him on a
vacation abroad
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-08-09
Field Estate Tax S2,SOO,OOO.

The Chicago tax board assessed the
personal property of the Field estate al
$130,0OO000 and the real estate at $780,
100000. The reviewers say that Field
for years escaped taxation on the bulk Of
his estate, and, including back taxes, the
executors will be asked to pay a Total tax
of Sc, 100000.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-08-09
Doctor. Investigate Baliooning

DR.. Ottinger and DR.. Fulton, members
of the Philadelphia Aero Club, went up
in the balloon Orient TO test the effecs
of the air voyages on the human body.
They assembled 5000 feet and were up
FIVE hours. They were led TO believe that
such trips will aid in eye and heart cases.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-08-09
Horse Owners Alarmed.

State Veterinarian Roberts has discov-
cred a case of CHAMBERS in Madison in a
horse shipped to Dane Station from the
West. The animal las been killed but
other horse owners are apprehensive
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-08-09
GIRLS DEATH UNAVENGED.
FairchiId Men Sentenced for Assault
and Battery.

Carlson, Harmon and Follett, the three
men who were in a fight at Fairchild
which resulted in the death of 7-year-oId
girl, were brought to Eau Claire and lock-
ed up. One has been sentenced for ninety
days, one for fifteen days and one for
six months. The charge in each case was
assault and battery. One is likely to be
prosecuted for manslaughter.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-08-09
To Get 100000 for Ktndnes.

The courts have handed down a decis-
ion in favor of Fred Billings, an employee
of the traction company of ManitOwoc,
giving him $4,000 bequeathed to him by
his landlord, Peter Kellar of Sterling.
H. Billings helped Kellar during sick
ness and the fortune was his reward.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-08-09

The buildings on the farm of John
Jones, near GAINESVILLE, including the barn,
stables, tobacco sheds, ETC., were all burn
ed to the ground. The loss is estimated
at several thousand dollars.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-08-09
Wind and Hail Destroy Crops.

A terrific thunder storm passed over
Msnominee doing great damage TO the
crops. Wind and hail destroyed thou
sands of acres of nearly ripe grain. Light
Mig struck barn on the county asylum
farm. and two buildings burned, entail
ing loss of $4,000, covered by insur-
ance.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-08-09
Bids on wrecking CAPITOL.

Formal bids from firms who want the
job of wrecking the old capitol building
are called for. The advertisements are
sent out by Secretary Lew F. Porter of
the capitol commission.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-08-09
Furniture Polish

To make cheap furniture polish get
one pennyworth of linseed oil, one ditto
vinegar, one ditto turpentine. Put into
bottle. Shake before using; then pol
ish with a dry cloth.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-08-09
The Sancfjties Of I;fa

Old friends, old scenes, will lovelier be,
As more of heaven in each we see:
Some softening CLEAN of love and prayer
Shall dawn on every cross and care.
John Keble.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-08-09
Wins Rhodes Scholarship,

Elton Morgan, a graduate of last years
class at the North Side high school, in
Manitowoc, secures one of the Rhodes
scholarships at Ripon College this year,
the college list having just been an
nounced.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-08-09

To prevent knots in cotton while
sewing always thread your needle be-
fore cutting the length of cotton from
the reel. This will prevent both knots
and twisting.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-08-09
Cincinnati Ice Indictments.

Following recent indictments of coal
men and laundrymen for combining for
restraint of trade in Cincinnati, the grand
jury of that city reported ind ctments
against fifteen ice men on the same
charge. All gave bond
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-08-09
Farm Hand Fatally Injured.

While stacking hay near Neenah Fred
Kruse was struck on the right side of the
head by a hay fork and his skull was frac-
tured. He will die.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-08-09
Kicks Wife to Death.

Bozeal Corbine, an Indian living on
the reservation about twelve miles from
Hayward is said to have kicked and beat
en- his wife into insensibility and she died.
The Indian is being held in jail.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-08-09
Killed on PitchforE,

Adam Stoll. aged % years, fell upon
the proBgs of a pithfork at his farm near
Beloit and was instantly killed He fell
against the fork and one of the prongs
nierced his heart
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-08-09
BUTTER CoLoRING FATAL.
TwO-Year-OId Child Dies After
Drinking Quantity.

The 2-year-oId child of Max Marzowka,
of Sigel, died as q result of poisoning
from butter coloring. The child got &C.
cess to the bottle while the parents were
at work in the fields, and passed into
violent commissions. The label on the
package stated that the contents were
''non-poisonous." The examination of the
physician showed that there was sufficient
acid in the coloring to burn a hole through
the child's stomach.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-08-09

There is a report in GAINESVILLE that
the Baxter mine has been sold to syndi-
cate in Ishpeming, Mich, for $650,000.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-08-09
ORRIS PRATT A SUICIDE.
Well known WaIworth County
Farmer shoots Himself.

Farmer shoots Himself.
Orris Pratt, one of the best known
farmers in Walworth County, committed
suicide at his home at Spring Prairie by
shooting himself. He was a leader in
county politics and a member of the Leg
islature of 1888. He was barn in St. Jo-
seph County, Mich, and has lived in this
State since 1915. He was 50 years old
and leaves a wife. No cause is known
for his act
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-08-09
yACATIoNIsTs FIGHT FLAMES.
Summer Visitors at OconOmoNoc
and Pewaulkee Save Hartland.

and Pewaulkee Save Hartland.
Fire which threatened to wipe out the
entire business section of Hartland was
extinguished only after a loss of nearly
So, 900 had been sustained and half the
town destroyed. Help from OconomOwoc
arrived in time to stay the progress of
the flames. A strong wind was blowing
and nothing but the hard work of the
residents and the summer visitors saved
the town. Crowds of people came from
Oconomowoc and Pewaukee.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-08-09
Pretty Summer Hat,

An exceedingly attractive small hat
for wear with summer gowns is sug-
gested in the accompanying sketch. 1t
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-08-09
Advice to Brides.

A great many bridegrooms are like
jelly. 1t is only when they begin to
grow cold that they become set in their
ways, Gays writer in Good Housekeep-
ing. 1t is always wise, therefore, for