09 Dec 1908
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Newspaper
Janesville Daily Gazette
Location
Janesville, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1908
Page
1
A chaotic dispatch details rail and electric railway事故s with widespread fatalities and injuries. It cites 270 Act deaths and 1470 injuries, noting crossings cause many deaths. The report urges comprehensive wire service investigations and mandatory reporting by all companies.
A Milwaukee area case questions the reach of 107 Wisconsin insurance reforms as the Columbian Hatlynshire Liantakces Co seeks to enforce a statutorily required annual report and penalty for noncompliance against the Wisconsin Insurance Commissioner. Charlton F. Chante Sr. leads for the insurer with local Milwaukee counsel Spooner.
Adolph Fricke, 40, of Detroit, died after a 150 foot fall from a loft at the Northern Iron Company's plant in Mayville last night. Companion seriously injured, and Michael Mayor of Cleveland, Ohio, also hurt.
Manitowoo contemplates a municipal slaughter house project as officials weigh options and potential impacts. A tied decision looms with scrutiny from residents and authorities while local infrastructure concerns surface around a bridge disruption and traffic safety.
Petitioners from Madison to the Wisconsin state legislature seek a law to empower railroads to charge a three cent fare on cash purchases. They argue the two cent fare raises conductor costs and encourages fare evasion, while railroads warn penalties shift burden to passengers and complicate refunds at terminals.
An article reports John L. Sullivan filing for divorce from his wife today. The piece mentions Chicago and Milwaukee movement echoes, with unclear details and several garbled names and places.
David Edwarde, a supposed killer of at least 16 men, faces execution in Chattanooga for the murder of Davis Dayle. The condemned man, a contractor, asks the widow of his victim to permit him to be hanged at the Waitpteap, while relatives and supporters oppose the delay as a last wish is weighed against justice.
The tercentenary of John Milton’s birth prompted observances across the country and at leading colleges. Institutions from New York to Columbia University held programs in his honor, featuring noted scholars and public figures in commemorations.
John Levitt, a station agent for the Illinois Central at a yard in a Delaware town, fell from a structure while loading freight. He died from a fractured skull in the yard at about 1 30 in the afternoon on Tuesday. He had served two years at the line and left a wife and two daughters.
A fragmentary obituary notice from Milwaukee reports Mrs. Wh. George, daughter of Franc Btephenaon, taken ill in Milwaukee. The text hints at a nervous collapse and a grave outcome, noting locations and names in distorted OCR.
The Negro Conference on Tuberculosis held at Tuskegee Institute next week details education and public health efforts. Sessions cover prevention, heart of the Negro community, and surveys on tuberculosis control with women’s groups and local committees planned.
The Omaha corn exposition opens with Gov. Walt and other officials attending. The event features displays from agricultural colleges and experiment stations, daily corn growing demonstrations, and prize judging for corn wheat oats and other crops with a $50,000 prize. Delegations from Chicago and traveling representatives from Minnesota and North Dakota visit later in the week. visitors include grain traders from Sioux City and nearby centers.
The Forestry Association of the Lake States met at Madison to confer on preservation of forests. Delegates from Pennsylvania, New York, Illinois, Ontario and other provinces attended to discuss regulatory actions, winter protection measures, and coordinated efforts among lumbermen and state foresters.
The Canadian Society of New York hosts a banquet tonight at Damonico's celebrating the 200th anniversary of Quebec City's founding. Speakers include international attendees and dignitaries as the event pauses to commemorate the milestone with remarks on unity and heritage.
A jail escapee, Darlington Wily, died after being struck by a train west of Cylimine Saturday night. He had recently escaped from a local jail following a fall, and his body was found along the track returning to the area Monday. Investigators continue to verify details of the escape and death.
A fragmented report indicates a concrete plan to map out resources across the nation. Officials discuss the variety of mineral and material sectors and the steps needed to consolidate data and coordinate a broader program.
Delegates from across the country gather for the National Rivers and Harbors Congress in Washington to press a broad program for improving waterways. The congress, led by a committee headed by Secretary J. F. Buivon, aims to secure federal action on river and harbor development and related transportation facilities.
Reporters describe Hale as leader of the Republican caucus amid intra party debate. The scene includes Maine Senator Ranator Tite and publican figures weighing a commission probe into flour bleaching and nitrogen peroxide use, with implications for interstate commerce and next steps over six months.
The cabled item reports a religious sect riot in Mesa Mesa City where Louis Pratt alias Adam of God allegedly attacked officers. Pratt and two other officers are dead or gravely injured. his daughter Take and Heenan Datbaw are detained. Two police officers lie in critical condition as religious tension erupts.
In December reports from Cape Mayen and other northern towns of the republic describe a revolutionary outbreak spreading among residents. Officials fear the contagion may intensify as authorities scramble to contain its reach.
Probate Judge Chilo bolo voided the will of Cayanateh, bequeathing $7,000 to a church for a charity, noting no option or satisfaction. Cavanagh died March 10, 1908, leaving $10,000 valued estate and related claims.
Police say a Milwaukee man Morbeck and a woman used odd dice marked to favor numbers six three and four while luring victims with dice games. They allegedly swindled multiple banks and were moved from a hotel to the station as part of the investigation.
The main Concordia College building in Milwaukee was at risk after a kitchen fire at Bond and Codonatrovia noon today. By 22:00 the flames were under control with minimal loss, and the structure saved.
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