Wisconsin Telephone Officials Defend Reduced Rates Policy
Wisconsin telephone company officials met with the railroad commission in Madison to justify free and reduced rates for municipalities, officers, and religious, educational, and charitable groups. They explained rate grounds and service changes from ground to metallic circuits and improved apparatus. The commission also heard a protest from Yahr & Lange against the proposed change in minimum package freight charges. further discussion is set for next Monday.
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Madison, Wis
Wisconsin Telephone Company
State Railroad Commission
Telephone Company
Prsident Alonzo Burt
H. O. Seymour
John Kapke
Attorney Mack
Yahr & Lange
Milwaukee
Burglars Foiled at Menomonie General Store
Three burglars broke into the J. J. Carter general store in Menomonie Wisconsin but fled before taking any goods. Police were notified and the trio escaped. The gang is suspected of cracking safes in New Richmond and other areas in the past week. They carried a small grip of tools and appeared desperate.
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Menomonie
Wis
J. J. Carter
New Richmond
Illinois Central gasoline motor car makes first run Madison to Freeport
The new gasoline motor car on the Illinois Central ran from Freeport to Madison, with Monroe and Rockford stops, on its initial trial. Passengers praised the smooth ride and quick time, despite snow drifts. The torpedo shaped red car seats seventy five, weighs 58 000 pounds, and is powered by a 300 horsepower six cylinder engine. Built by Union Pacific and leased to Illinois Central, it will run daily except Sunday with conductor John A. Gleason and a small crew aboard.
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Madison
Wis
Illinois Central
Freeport
Monroe
Union Pacific Railway Company
Ilinois Central
Centralia
Ill
Rockford
John A. Gleason
McEwen
Supt
Dailey
Sheahan
Dr King’s New Discovery Promoted By Georgia Man
C O Eldridge of Empire Georgia praises Dr King’s New Discovery as the best remedy for coughs colds croup and throat and lung troubles. He claims seven years of use confirm its effectiveness for his children and urges trials. product sold at O T Erhart’s drug store with 50c and 1.00 prices and a free trial bottle offered.
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O. T. Erhart
Former Sheriff Hareman Cleared in Fraud Case
In Fond du Lac Wisconsin on January 14 former Sheriff J C Hareman was discharged by Judge O Neill after a jury found no criminality in bills presented to the county for the board of prisoners. The dispute involved a small amount and will be paid to the county due to bookkeeping errors.
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Fond DU Lac,wis
J. C. Hareman
Board of Prisoners
O'Neill
Lighthouse Keeper in Peril of Life
Manitowoc Wisconsin January 14 Edward Warren assistant lighthouse keeper faced a harrowing on duty ordeal at the fog station on the harbor. A perilous incident unfolded as he struggled against hazardous conditions while performing his routine duties. Local officials and rescuers responded promptly to the alarming situation.
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Manitowoc, Wis
Edward Warren
Rescue at Breakwater After Devastating Storm
During one of the year's worst storms Warren's boat was swept away at the breakwater. The signal station lost steps and faced inundation as waters flooded floors and boilers were quenched. Crews could not reach him until the tug Arctic finally removed him after the storm subsided.
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Warren
Ann Arbor
Pere Marquette
Wisconsin Eight Hour Telegraphers Law Suit Against Northern Pacific
Superior, Wis. January 14 A suit for violation of the new Wisconsin eight hour railway telegraphers law is filed against the Northern Pacific with District Attorney Foley seeking 50000 forfeiture for alleged overtime work at three stations. He cites over fifty violations and plans further actions if resisted. A parallel suit against the Great Northern is anticipated.
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Superior
Wis
Northern Pacific Railway Company
Wisconsin
Foley
Great Northern
Wisconsin Guard Urges Washerwoman for Uniforms
Maj. Charles R. Williams warns that laundries ruin flannel shirts and khaki uniforms with acids. He proposes using a competent washerwoman at home or in the armory for better results.
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Camp Douglas
Wis
Wisconsin National Guard
Charles R. Williams
Maj. Williams
Ice on Lake Winnebago Opens Season at Fifteen Inches
Reports indicate the annual ice supp on Lake Winnebago has begun with ice fifteen inches thick and good quality. Local items include a fatal mistaking liniment for medicine near New London and a major fire in Rhinelander causing about 9000 in losses.
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Winnebago
New London
Sara Eberhardt
Bonduel
Rhinelander
Brown Street
Albert Bari
Francis Quinlan
Herman Holschuh
Merie Quinlin
Brown Bros
Ashland
S. M. Cushman
Civic League
Milwaukee
League
Beloit
Charles Alexander Eastman
Beloit College
Henry Carleton
Carleton Hotel
Company L
Beloit High School
Lynx attack disrupts rabit hunt in Iron River area
Henry Kitzrow repelled a large lynx during a rabbit hunt near Iron River as wildlife grows bold from scarce snow cover. The brush with danger illustrates increased animal encounters as hunger rises. Menasha reports ongoing harvest work.
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Iron River
Henry Kitzrow
Menasha
How to Avoid Pneumonia Claim
Advertisement advises avoiding pneumonia and other illnesses from a cold by using Foley's Honey and Tar. It claims the remedy stops coughing and expels the cold, notes mild laxative effect, and warns to refuse imitations, urging purchase of the genuine yellow package by O. T. Erhart.
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Foley
O. T. Erhart
Cold Cure Pine Oil Mixture Claims From Maine Camp Doctor
A claimed cold cure blends Concentrated pine oil glycerine whiskey with doses every four hours. Promoted by a Maine camp physician as a lung healer who can cure coughs and acute colds in 24 hours, it warns against bulk pine oil and imitators and notes proper Concentrated oil comes in small birch wood cases.
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Pine Woods
Maine
Alaska Wisconsin News Briefs Include Illness and Socials
Local notes report A Bartholomew recovering from pneumonia in Alaska Wisconsin. Socials at Woodman hall featured Kreutz’s orchestra. Several residents travel or attend fittings, and lodge activities continue with entertainments and suppers. New York hosts restoration funding for the governor’s room in City Hall aided by Mrs. Russell Sage.
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A. Bartholomew
Wm. Raymond
Woodman Hall
Kreutz
F. L. Ristow
North Bendu
M. H. Moe
Grip
Onalaska
Register of Deeds
F. A. Aiken
la Crosse
T. G. Aiken
G. H. French
la Crosse Hospital
G. H. Conrow
Whitehall
Geo. Wright
North Dakota
Elric Asselin
New York
New York City Hall
Russell Sage
City Hall
Historical Society
George Washington
Association engineers adopts math course for extension
At a National Association of Stationary Engineers meeting held in their lodge rooms on Saturday night the group agreed to begin a mathematics course in the new department offered by the state university. The work will start immediately and be carried on by the members.
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National Association of Stationary Engineers
The
State University
Authorized refunds for Foley's Honey and Tar cure
Certifies all druggists may refund your money if Foley's Honey and Tar fails to cure coughs or colds. Claims it stops coughing, heals lungs, prevents pneumonia and consumption, contains no opiates, and authentic yellow package. O. T. Erhart.
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Foley
O. T. Erhart
Princess Charlotte von Saxe Meiningen in Harden-Von Moltke case
Princess Charlotte von Saxe Meiningen acted as a sensational witness in the Harden-Von Moltke libel trial. Court testimony shows two meetings with Marden, while Prince Bernhard and Prince Phillip zu Sulenburg influenced court life. The princess remained entangled in a feud, contributing to Zu Eulenburg’s ruined reputation and loss of imperial favor, as the princess and Emperor William have been cool for years.
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Charlotte von Saxe
Rudolph Ganz Recital Promises Rare Musical Treat
Tomorrow evening at the La Crosse theatre Rudolph Ganz the eminent Swiss pianist will perform under Carl B Noelke and I G Loomis. Advance sale indicates a large audience from La Crosse. Critics praise his technique and poetic conception and note his recent Berlin triumphs and Chicago reception.
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la Crosse Theatre
Rudolph Ganz
Carl B. Noelke
I. G. Loomis
Ganz
la Crosse
Berlin
August Spanutth
New York Staatszeitung
Mr. Ganz
Chicago
Chicago Daily News
Music Hall
Grieg
Reemonse
Liszt
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