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1845 - First Major Fire in Milwaukee
On this date the first major fire occured in Milwaukee, burning over 2 city blocks and destroying buildings. Damage was estimated at $90,000. [Source:
1846 - First Town Meetings Held in Ozaukee County
On this date, as specified by territorial legislation, organizational town meetings were conducted at 10:00 AM on the first Tuesday of April. The meetings followed identical agendas and were held in the newly established townships of Port Washington, Grafton, and Mequon in Washington County. [Source:
1865 - (Civil War) Confederate leaders reach Farmville, Virginia
Union forces briefly caught up with the retreating Confederate army at Farmville, Virginia, late on April 7, 1865. The 36th Wisconsin Infantry fought a skirmish with a Confederate rear guard at a bridge over the Appomattox River. The 5th, 6th, 7th, 19th, 37th and 38th Wisconsin Infantry regiments were also pursuing the Confederate troops.
1891 - Oscar (Happy) Felsch Born
On this date Oscar Emil (Happy) Felsch was born in Milwaukee. In 1920, the world of baseball was stunned to learn that members of the Chicago White Sox colluded with professional gamblers and agreed to throw the previous World Series against the Cincinnati Reds. Eight players, including Felsch, were indicted for participating in the 1919 Black Sox scandal. F […]

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