Federal control of necessities bill debated in opening session
In Washington the 59th Congress opened with Cannon as speaker after a party vote. Alice Roosevelt attended the ceremony. a Republican caucus was set to form committees. Representative Martin discussed a plan for federal regulation of corporations handling life necessities and interstate trade. William A. Smith resigned from the Flint and Pere Marquette board to avoid railroad conflicts during rate legislation talks.
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Washington
Martin
South Dakota
William A. Smith
Mich
Flint & Pere Marquette Railroad
Lord and Lady Curzon Receive Warm London Reception
Lord and Lady Curzon arrived in London and were met by a large crowd of distinguished people who gave them a very warm reception. The arrival was reported by Scripps-McRae Dispatch from London dated December 4.
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Scripps-McRae
London
Lord
Lane Succeeds Fifer on Commerce Commission
Senator Perkins announced after a White House meeting that Franklin Lane of San Francisco will join the Interstate Commerce Commission to replace ex-Gov. Fifer. The appointment follows a daily policy briefing and comes as part of ongoing administrative reshuffles. Lane succeeds the former governor in a key federal regulatory post.
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Lane
Fifer
Commerce Commission
Scripps-McRae Dispatch
Washington
Perkins
California
White House
Franklin Lane
San Francisco
Interstate Commerce Commission
Ill
Balfour Reports After Meetings With King
London dispatch says Balfour remained with the king for 45 minutes. A report claims he resigned, prompting speculation about the cabinet and future leadership.
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Scripps-McRae
London
Balfour
Postoffice Robbery Strikes Shelbyville in Montana
Shelbyville Montana witnessed a nighttime post office robbery yielding 835 dollars in stamps and cash. Visitors Mrs America Taylor and Mrs Susan L Taylor along with John Taylor depart to Tacoma Washington after the incident.
Mr and Mrs Hiscox Return to Chicago Home
Mr and Mrs Elmer Hiscox have returned to their Chicago home where he is now permanently located after a several day visit with their parents in this city.
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Elmer Hiscox
Chicago
Mr. Hiscox
Cassie Chadwick collapses in court appearance
In Cleveland on December 4 Cassie Chadwick collapsed as she was about to testify in federal bankruptcy court. She revived with difficulty marking her first appearance outside prison for months.
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Scripps-McRae Dispatch
Cleveland
Cassie Chadwick
Federal Bankruptcy Court
Rescuers Near Twelfth Level at Diamondville Mine
Cheyenne dispatch says rescuers at the Diamondville mine are near the twelfth level and anticipate recovering eighteen bodies. The operation centers on identifying victims and stabilizing the mine after the collapse.
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Scripps-McRae
Cheyenne
Wyo
Diamondville Mine
Wisconsin Light and Power change of attorneys denied
Inquiry at the Wisconsin Light and Power offices regarding alleged change of attorneys drew the response that no change has been made or contemplated. Mr. Schweizer attended to a professional matter in Mr. Wolf's absence, and the morning paper had caused surprise.
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Wisconsin Light and Power Company
Schweizer
Wolf
Corkens Return From Thanksgiving Visit to Rose Street
Mr and Mrs Steven Corken return to their home in St Paul after spending Thanksgiving in the city with Mrs Corkens parents Mr and Mrs John Taylor of Rose Street.
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America Taylor
Susan L. Taylor
Frank Taylor
Sumner Street
John Taylor
Rose Street
Tacoma
Wash
Steven Corken
St. Paul
Jerome humorous recital seats available at Young's Drug Store
Seats for the Jerome humorous recital should be reserved tomorrow at Young's drug store. Prices are 50 cents, 75 cents and one dollar, and 25 cents for gallery seating.
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Jerome
Young’s Drug Store
Working for Your Own Pocket Adage Notes Self Interest
A readable ad slogan promotes self improvement by tending to personal finances. It frames money management as wiser than earning for others, implying prudence and independence in daily choices and budgeting. The piece uses a humorous tone to encourage frugality.
Mrs G Montague is Dead Pioneer Resident 74
Mrs Janette W Montague wife of G R Montague died at home at Tenth and Cass streets about 8 o clock Sunday morning She was a pioneer resident of the city since the fifties aged about 74 She leaves beside her husband grown children Funeral will be held from the residence Wednesday afternoon at 2 30 Rev Faville officiating
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Janette W. Montague
G. R. Montague
Cass _ streets
Cargill 10 Goad After Ribbons At Chicago Show
W S Cargill's herd of Hereford cattle will compete for top prizes at the international livestock exposition in Chicago next week. The herd, prize winners at Kansas City, is praised as the finest in the country by an eastern breeders' magazine and represents a large investment in breeding.
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W. S. Cargill
Chicago
Mr. Cargill
Kansas City
Eastern Breeders’ Magazine
Railroads May Defy Government, Judge Rules
Kansas City Mo December 4 Federal Judge Phillips dismissed government contempt actions against several railroads for alleged disobedience to the 1902 injunction banning rebates on selected commodities.
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Scripps-McRae Dispatch
Kansas City, Mo
Phillips
Bowler and Downing Poised to Lead Six Day Race
Special Tribune Dispatch reports Bowler of Chicago and Downing of San Jose appear set to lead the six day bicycle race, with McLean and Moran of Boston also strong, based on performances through Saturday night.
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Special Tribune Dispatch
New York
Chicago
Downing
San Jose
California
McLean
Moran
Boston
Cloudy Forecast with Snow Flurries Tonight and Tuesday
The forecast calls for cloudy skies with probable snow flurries tonight and Tuesday as temperatures rise over the next 48 hours. Frost was noted on the gulf coast last night. Moorehead reported a low of 14 below and a high of 19, with a coldest reading of 10.
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Gulf Coast
Moorehead
Modern business life outpaces advertising precedents
Cowper warned that following foolish precedents leads to inaction, but modern advertising quickly shifts from old rules. Even the best precedents are only briefly helpful before becoming outdated, and to ignore change invites wreck and disaster.
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Cowper
Shoplift Cro Gang Operating in La Crosse
A searching gang of shoplifters targets La Crosse stores. Barron & Company lost a fur coat and a fur wrap valued at 300 to 400 dollars. the Park store and other shops report heavy thefts. Police, though alerted, have no trace of the criminals who are believed active daily. Chief Byrne denied knowledge of the robberies.
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Barron & Company
Byrne
32 000 for bad fall in circuit court case
In the January term of circuit court the Interstate Fair association faces a $2,000 personal injury suit filed by Misch Webber for injuries from a grandstand fall in summer 1903. Webber and others were hurled to the ground when a railing gave way. he spent days in the hospital. John Kindley underwent surgery at St Francis Hospital yesterday and will be laid up for weeks. The Brotherhood of Andrew and Philip will meet tomorrow night at the parsonage on North Eighth Street, hosted by H L Taylor and Rev John W Hoag.
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Interstate Fair Association
Misch Webber
Webber
John Kindley
St. Francis Hospital
Brotherhood of Andrew and Philip
North Eighth Street
H. L. Taylor
John W. Hoag
Watermelon Patch to Be Shown at Bijou Tonight
The Watermelon Patch, a real old southern negro scene, is to be shown in the Bijou theatre tonight at the Bijou.
Timid Asking in Advertising Speaks to Denial Claim
The piece notes that timid requesting in ads invites rejection as a core lesson. It argues timid space and phrases guarantee a denial, in the current advertising jargon. The dictum remains that a cautious approach secures the least attention from audiences and creditors alike.
Not a Good Manager Without Regular Store Ad Reading
The reader is urged to stay familiar with current store ads to stretch money and know where and when to buy. It emphasizes prices, places, and times to shop for best value.
Wisconsin Legislature Opens Special Session In Madison
Madison December 4 The legislature meets in a special session at 3 PM with officers reelected. Senate president pro tem J J McGillivray and clerk S K Eaton return. assembly speaker Irving L Lenroot and clerk B O Marsh return. sergeants-at-arms R B Falkner and N Strevelar reappointed. Governor’s message read tomorrow at 10 AM.
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Special Tribune Dispatch
Madison
Wis
Davidsonf
Senate
J. J. McGillivray
Black River Falls
Thomas Morris
Crazy Woman Still Holds Off Crowd in Girard
December 4 in Girard Kas a reportedly insane woman believed to be Anna Berry remains barricaded in a car as Sheriff Welsh and Deputy Meriwether cannot approach. She fired on a moving train the day before wounding several people. Officers fear she will be handed to an unseen pursuer and she refuses to eat or reveal her identity.
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Scripps-McRae
Girard
Kas
Anna Berry
Welsh
Meriwether
Add
Mutinies Reported Among Troops at Several Cities
Dispatch reports mutinies among troops in Warsaw Kursk Minsk Sarotoff Kherson Grodno Novgorod and Kharkoff. The Happy go lucky Sewing circle will meet Thursday evening with Miss Bertha Logilin at 417 North Fourth Street.
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Scripps-McRae
Berlin
Warsaw
Kursk
Minsk
Saratoff
Kherson
Grodno
Novgorod
Kharkoff
Bertha Logilin
North Fourth Street
Bangor man guest of sister in city visit
George Wettstein of Bangor is the guest of his sister Mrs Edward Cos ter at 128 Rose Street for a few days.
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George Wettstein
Bangor
Edward Coster
Rose Street
Ralph Tolmand Returns to School in Owatonna
Ralph Tolmand is back at school in Owatonna after spending Thanksgiving with his parents.
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Ralph Tolmand
Owatonna Aftter
Merchants Report Christmas Trade Rush Begins
Merchants report the Christmas trade has started with a rush, signaling early holiday shopping and boosted local commerce as stores offer seasonal goods and promotions.
End of Week Shopping Tour Disappoints Shoppers
A tiresome shopping trip at week’s end left shoppers frustrated by lack of time to read ads. The experience highlighted the challenge of navigating store promotions without advance planning.
Western Wisconsin Poultry Fanciers Incorporate
Western Wisconsin poultry fanciers plan to form an organization in Oshkosh to incorporate under state laws for securing state aid and holding annual shows during the chicken show week January 22 to 27. A bill to provide an appropriation will be introduced next session. Oshkosh previously secured a $1,000 state grant as precedent.
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Oshkosh
Fashion of the Day and Street Commission Report
A quotation on truth appears in fashion commentary. The street and alley commission report is completed and will be presented at the next common council meeting.
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Common Council
Startling Testimony On Delayed Insurance Payments
In New York the insurance committee chair Senator Armstrong discussed aiming to finish work by month end but may continue after January first. George D. Eldridge of Mutual Reserve testified on delayed policy payments, noting beneficiaries often waited five to six months after proof of death. Company records showed many delays, liens, and deductions, including Jennie Potter of Michigan who finally received 4785 on a 10000 policy. Hughes cited agents manuals guiding staff in securing business.
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New York
Armstrong
Insurance Committee
George D. Eldridge
the Mutual Reserve
Eldridge
Hughes
Jennie V. S. Potter
Fast Saginaw, Mich
William Potter
New Light Gets County Lighting Contract
Old Light Trust’s Grass is Broken as Wisconsin Light and Power Company wins the bid from the county board’s building and grounds committee to light the courthouse and jail. The new firm charges 450 dollars monthly for the courthouse and 13.50 for the jail, for a one year term with two option years subject to District Attorney Bosshard’s approval.
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Old Light Trust
Wisconsin Light and Power Company
Court House
Ligtting
Bosshard
la Crosse Gas and Electric Company
Why Men Do Not Go to Church Sermons
Rev. James W. Irish of First Methodist will lead six Sunday evening sermons starting next Sunday. Drawing on hundreds of letters from La Crosse men, he will discuss why men skip church and define a Christian man. Topics include faults of the preacher church members social conditions and self.
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la Crosse
James W. Irish
First Methodist Church
Irish
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Cargill
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Barron Company
Park
Poultry Fangiers
Western Wisconsin Poultry Fanciers
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