Murder Verdict and Sentencing From Circuit Court
The people vs Antonio Dittilo ended in a murder in the third degree verdict after six days of trial. Other defendants Domenic Santo Paul Verticek and Martin Derubus were found guilty of assault with intent to do great bodily harm and given sentences ranging from not less than 14 to not more than 10 years with a recommended maximum of three years. Joseph Duelio was acquitted while James Carola was found guilty and sentenced to not less than four nor more than ten years with a seven year suggested maximum. Court adjourned to January 3, 1907.
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Antonio Dittilo
Victor Lantti
Marenisco
Datillo
M. M. Riley
Domenic Santo
Paul Verticek
Martin Derubus
Charles Beck
Joseph Duelio
James Carola
Nick Frank
Jessieville
Wisconsin faculty rejects Big Nine athletic rule changes
The Wisconsin University faculty refused three of four Big Nine conference recommendations on football and athletics rules after a Tuesday meeting. They rejected extending play to seven games, extending eligibility to four years, and letting freshmen participate in all intercollegiate sports except football, baseball, and track, with no action on the fourth proposal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin University
Big Nine
Wisconsin
Old machine shop to become Bessemer skating rink
The former Oliver Iron Mining Company donated building on East Colby Street is being cleaned and remodeled into a winter skating rink. The 35 by 110 foot hall will open soon with white-painted interior, large windows and a 15 foot stage across the south end. In spring it will be outfitted for various sports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colby Street
Bessemer
Oliver Iron Mining Company
King Oscar in Critical Condition in Stockholm Dispatch
A special dispatch from Stockholm reports Sweden's King Oscar in very critical health Friday afternoon with heart trouble tied to his ailment, causing widespread concern.
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Oscar
Stockholm
Sweden
After the U P Railroads in Upper Peninsula Rates Change The U P R R
The interstate commerce commission press reports a likely revision of northern Michigan railroad rates, passenger and freight, after a formal petition from Bessemer against Duluth South Shore & Atlantic. The case highlights transfer costs between Saxon and Bessemer and potential dual rate charges by rail lines Northwestern and South Shore.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Upper Peninsula
Michigan
South Shore Railroad
Edward A. Moseleff
Bessemer
Duluth South Shore & Atlantic Railway
South Shore
Northwestern
Dee
Ashland
Saxon
Sason
Cave-In Threatens Water Supply At Ishpeming Camp
A massive ground collapse at Lake Angeline on Jones & Laughlin property endangers Ishpeming water supply. The yawning chasm may sever the water main before a new line can be laid and forces rail lines and mine tracks to be abandoned, risking transport disruption and railway losses.
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Ishpeming
Lake Angeline
Jones & Laughlin Steel Company
The Los Angeles Limited Train Service Description
The Los Angeles Limited operates daily from Chicago to Los Angeles with through service via Chicago and North Western Union Pacific and Salt Lake Route. Modern equipment includes Pullman drawing room and private compartment sleeping cars Pullman tourist sleeping cars composite observation cars and double berth in tourist cars from Chicago for seven dollars. For full information contact C and N W ticket agents W B Knis kern passenger traffic manager Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Los Angeles
Chicago & North-Western
Union Pacific
Salt Lake
Pullman
W. B. Kniskern
Excursion Rates for Holidays on North Western Line
Excursion tickets will be sold at reduced rates on nine dates December 20 to 25 and December 30 and 31 in 1906 and January 7, 1907 return to stations on the North Western Line including connections to Chicago and North Western routes. Details available from Chicago and North Western agents.
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North-Western
North-Western Line
UG. Ry
Chicago & North-Western Ry
Copper market shows strong demand and tight supply
Reports from copper markets indicate continued strength with Lake and electrolytic copper priced at 22 to 23 cents per pound for December and January and 22 4 to 22 2 5 cents for February to April deliveries. Domestic demand faces delivery delays, and buyers resist advance contracts until source certainty improves. Copper Range declares a quarterly dividend of 1.50 plus 0.50 extra, totaling 6 per share for the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copper
Amalgamated Stock
Mine firms announce 5 percent wage rise at Calumet
Winona, Chal lenge and King Phillip metals firms announced a five per cent wage increase at Calumet, under St. Marys Mineral Land control. The move lifts pay for nearly 1,000 workers across the last two weeks. Osceola Consolidated miners on strike have resumed work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winona
Challenge
King Phillip
Calumet
St. Mary’s Mineral Land Company
Osceola Consolidated Mining Company
Mining College Prosperous and Highly Valued in Michigan
The Michigan College of Mines reports a healthy condition with strong popularity. Graduates secure employment at excellent salaries, and demand for skilled instructors is high as the country bids for their services. The board asserts no state institution is of greater value to Michigan.
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Michigan College of Mines
Michigan
Michigan labor conditions cited as improving across state
Labor Commissioner McLeod reports a recent canvass shows fewer strikes, higher wages, reasonable hours, and better treatment of workers across Michigan. He notes workingmen in all sections enjoy better circumstances than ever before, marking a period of favorable labor conditions.
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Michigan
McLeod
Holiday Excursion Rates From Wisconsin Central
Holiday excursion rates set by Wisconsin Central offer one and one third fare for round trips to all points in the Northern peninsula. Children five to twelve half price. Sale dates December 20 to 25 and 30 to 31, 1906, plus January 1, 1907. Return limit January 7, 1907. Tickets valid for continuous passage both directions. Local agent H L Cummins. Sheriff John E. Oleson and Marshal John Rowett returned from Marquette where they pursued four Italian prisoners convicted in circuit court last week. John Erickson returned Wednesday from his trip.
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Wisconsin Central Lines
H. L. Cummins
Heriff
John E. Oleson
Maré Shall
John Rowett
Marquette
John Erickson
Ninety Seven Thousand Plurality Claims Victory
The secretary of state shows Governor Warner leads Charles H. Kimmerle by about ninety seven thousand in official returns, a gain over two years ago with a declining total vote. Counties vary, Cass stays with Kimmerle, Wayne swings. Warner repudiates higher office ambitions, pledging to continue as governor.
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Canvaassing
Secretary of State
Ninty
Fred M. Warner
Charles H. Kimmerle
Warner
Kimmerle
Cass
Kent County
Ionia
Ingham
Jackson
Washtenaw
Wayne County
Mad Miner on Rampage at Jackson trolley shooting
Elmer McNeal a demented coal miner armed with two pistols opened fire Sunday in a crowded Jackson Ohio trolley car killing one man and mortally wounding two others. He was thrown from a car window and fatally shot shortly after.
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Elmer McNeal
Jackson, O
Tomahawk Lake Visitor J L Burger in Village This Week
J L Burger of Tomahawk Lake Wisconsin is noted as visiting the village this week, staying for a short stay and observed by local residents.
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J. L. Burger
Tomahawk Lake, Wis
New Set of Game Laws Sparks UP Independence Debate
An Upper Peninsula hunter urges separate control of game laws arguing that Upper Michigan should draft its own regulations without lower Michigan clubs dictating hunting policy. He frames the issue as essential to regional self governance and advocates for considering popular opinion in legislation.
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Upper Peninsula
Lower Michigan
Lower
Michigan
Mails Shut to Santa This Year
Postoffice authorities announce letters addressed to Santa Claus will be barred from the mails. The fraud order blocks Santa from receiving wishes, sending letters to the dead letter office for formal processing, and possible return to writers where feasible.
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Santa Claus
Postoffice Department
Ice Harvest Underway Amid Cold Spell And Trade Debate
Preparations for the annual ice harvest begin as cold weather persists and demand grows. Stocks are low from last year, prompting early cutting around mid month if conditions stay favorable. The piece also argues tariffs and free trade with Canada, noting wages abroad lag US levels and that Canada-US trade has risen sharply recently.
Eight Year Old Butcher Born in Menasha Wisconsin
Joseph Ulrich son of Mr and Mrs Jos Ulrich of Menasha Wisconsin is described as the youngest butcher in the United States. At only eight years old he can dress a beef with the deftness of an experienced man without injuring the hide or flesh.
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Joseph Ulrich
Jos. Ulrich
Menasha
Wisconsin
United States
Pea Canning Plans in Ontonagon County
A Manitowoc Wis pea canning firm may build near Ewen Ontonagon county. It will cost about 100000 dollars for the plant and land. The firm bought 1200 acres, cleared fifty, and will sow peas in spring. If land and labor issues resolve, the factory could open next fall and operate in 1908.
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Manitowoc
Wis
Ewen
Ontonagon County
Owen
Lake Michigan
United States
Railroads face new safety suit wave in Midwest
Acting on ICC reports, Attorney General Moody orders additional suits against railroads for safety appliance law violations. Defendants include Chicago & Northwestern in Illinois with 28 violations, Chicago, Milwaukee & St Paul in Wisconsin with six, and South Shore & Atlantic in Michigan with eleven.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Moody
Chicago & Northwestern
Ilinois
Chicago, Milwaukee
Theatre Notes on Elmer Walters Dramatic Pete Peterson
The Flora DeVosse company returns to Bessemer after a December engagement with the Swedish comedy Pete Peterson at the opera house. Four trained dogs star in the scene as the cast delivers an engaging production with prices at 10 20 and 30 cents. Also announced are Hi Henry returns with minstrels and a forthcoming Who is Smith revival. A baby girl named gig welcomed Thomas and Mrs O Brien. The skating rink schedules show openings on Tuesday Thursday and Saturday.
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Elmer Walters
Pete Peterson
Flora DeVosse
Bessemer
Is Smith
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News of the Circuit Court
King Oscar
U. P. Railroads
Beessemer
Duluth, South Shore & Atlantic
The
St. Mary’s Company
Mining College
GOV. Warner
Mad Miner
Santa
Canada
MacFarland
Hi Henry
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