Governor Davidson Likely Named Western Wisconsin Revenue Collector
Madison sources say Governor Davidson will become internal revenue collector for the western district of Wisconsin after his term ends, with the post paying $4,000 a year. Frank Bentley of Baraboo is not to be reappointed, and Meyer is out for another post.
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Internal Revenue
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B. H. Meyer
State Railroad Commission
Frank Bentley
Baraboo
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Chicago Railways Merger Cleared by Federal Judge
Dec 28 Chicago federal judge Grosseup clears up a long standing legal and financial tangle in the Chicago traction situation by a decisive decision affecting the Chicago Railways Com and related parties. The ruling resolves disputed merger details and paves the way for new corporate arrangements in the citys tram network.
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Chicago Traction
Grosseup
Chicago Railways
Will of John Lafarge leaves works to several museums
The late artist and author John Lafarge filed his will for probate today. He leaves all paintings and drawings to the Metropolitan, Carnegie and Seattle museums, preserving his artistic legacy for major institutions.
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John Lafarge
Metropolitan
Carnegie
Seattle
Sons of Norway Christmas Ball at Odd Fellows Hall
The Sons of Norway host their annual Christmas ball this evening at Odd Fellows hall. An elaborate supper and Andre's orchestra will provide entertainment for members and friends, with Olaf Larson, John Lier, C J Johnson, Andrew Englestad, Ole Lewis and Martin Hoff directing arrangements.
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John Lier
C. J. Johnson
Andrew Engelstad
Ole Lewis
Martin Hoff
Panama exposition contest pits Mississippi Valley vs Pacific Coast
The Valley editors urge New Orleans to back the Mississippi Valley in the Panama ex position dispute with San Francisco. They argue the exposition would showcase waterways and boost regional transportation development for the entire valley.
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San Francisco
Mississippi Valley
Pacific Coast
Congress of the United States
New Orleans Urges Exposition Locating to Benefit Region
In a Wisconsin letter editor W C Chevis argues San Francisco exposure would mislead about the Panama Canal and harm the waterways issue. He contends New Orleans better serves the American public and urges Wisconsin lawmakers to back an expo in New Orleans.
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California
Panama Canal
New Orleans
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Paris
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W. C. Chevis
Nine Tons Seized of Rotten Eggs in Jersey City Plant
Federal officials seized nine tons of eggs described as filthy and putrid from the Merchants' Refrigeration company plant in Jersey City. Pure food inspectors traced the cans from Chicago, with the seizure ordered by United States Commissioner Carpenter. It is the largest egg seizure in the area to date.
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Merchants’ Refrigeration Company
Chicago
United States
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Christmas tragedy in Pineville leaves four injured
In Pineville Kentucky Marcus Graham opened fire during a Christmas celebration, killing brothers William and Andrew Patterson and wounding two Robison children aged 8 and 10 while attempting to prevent the Patterson incident.
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William
Andrew Patterson
Rod Robinson
Marcus Graham
Patterson
Leading French Flyers Killed in Paris Aero Crash
Paris, Dec 28. Two French aviation figures died when an Antoinette monoplane fell 200 feet near Issy while competing for a 20000 prize for the Paris to Brussels flight. Pilot Alexander Laffon and owner Marco Paulla were fatally injured. Laffon’s wife, a witness, was taken to Boucicault hospital in critical condition.
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Marco Paulla
Alexander Laffon
Antoinette School of Aviation
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Brussels
Marquis
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May pay $1,000,000 for Salmon Fields
Libby, McNeill and Libby of Chicago are negotiating to buy the Guggenheim salmon canneries in Alaska with fishing gear for $1,000,000 in cash. Reports say the deal is nearly done, though D H Jarvis of the Northwestern Company denies knowledge of it.
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Wash
Libby
Basketball victim dies from injuries in Champaign game
Chicago report states Harvey Kerr aged 19 died from knee injury complications after a basketball game in Champaign Illinois. Blood poisoning followed the injury and the coroner began an investigation.
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Harvey Kerr
Champaign
Kerr
Hoffman
Christmas entertainment disturbance ends with gunfire
Two men caused a disturbance at a Christmas event last night and attacked Graham. In the ensuing confrontation Graham fired his weapon, and stray bullets struck several children. Police are investigating the incident.
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Burns Posts Forfeit for Gotch–Hackenschmidt Match
Omaha with United Press reports that Farmer Burns has $500 posted as a forfeit for a $20,000 side bet for Frank Gotch if George Hackenschmidt seeks a world mat title rematch. Burns plans $5,000 more on Jan 17 and will match Russian backers’ money as proof of interest. He also bets $500 that he or Fred Beel can throw Jesse Westergaard in a finish match, aiming to spur an all-American tour.
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Fuzz Kay Stars in Princeton Yale Hockey Win in Cleveland
Fuzz Kay credited with winning the opener of a three game series after scoring five seconds into overtime. Princeton edged Yale 5 to 4 as the first period ended tied 2 2 and the second 4 4 with Princeton dominating the extra four minutes.
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Ohio
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Houck Defeats Riley in Ten Round Philadelphia Bout
Willie Houck of Philadelphia dominated Benny Riley in a ten round victory in New York. Houck controlled the bout with a punishing left to the face and a solid right to the body, securing another win in his string of victories.
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Willie Houck
Philadelphia
Benny Riley
Houck
Cornell Hockey Readies Yale Weekend Series in Chicago
Ten Cornell players and coach Talbot Hunter travel to Chicago to begin practice for three games against Yale. Yale team arrives Friday morning for the Friday Saturday and Monday night series at Chicago venues.
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Cornell
Talbot Hunter
Yale
Four Rounds With Bum Shoulder in Fond du Lac Fight
Tommy Dougherty of Fond du Lac sustains a badly wrenched shoulder in a boxing bout with Frankie Conley. The fight, halted in the fifth round by referee Bob Fitzsimmons, ended with Dougherty still contesting while Conley pressed the action and Dougherty fought back before the injury flared.
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Fong du Lac
Fitz
Fond DU Lac
Wis
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Ing
Bob Fitzsimmons
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Conley
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Steinfeldt Aims to Retain Cubs Third Base Job
Chicago December 28 Harry Steinfeldt says he will compete for the Chicago Cubs third base job next season. He writes he will work hard to hold his place as many new players challenge him. Steinfeldt plans to start training for the season soon, though not immediately.
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Cubs
Harry Steinfeldt
Steinfeldt
Negro baseball league planned after managers' meeting
The Negro ball league formation is the goal of a Chicago meeting called by Beauregard F Mosley of the Leland Giants. Representatives from New Orleans Mobile Louisville and St Louis will attend and a national league with a fixed schedule may result.
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Beauregard F.mosley
Leland Giants
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Mobile
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St. Louis
Quaker Chess Team Leads Triangular College Tourney
New York reports the opening round of the twelfth annual triangular college chess league. Pennsylvania leads with 114 points after yesterday’s games, Cornell has 1 point and Brown 0.5. The second round is in progress today.
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Pennsylvania
Quaker
Cornell
Brown
America gunboat Yorktown ready to act in Honduras
The gunboat Yorktown arrived at Amapala in Honduras and the commander reported readiness to act if necessary to protect American interests. The note was transmitted to the State Department by cable.
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United States
Yorktown
Honduras
Amapala
State Department
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