Wisconsin Governor and Railroad Rate Commission Talk
Madison dispatch reports Governor La Follette weighing candidates for the Wisconsin railroad rate commission amid unconfirmed rumors of potential appointees. The process follows the bill’s passage, with assembly action expected this week and a signature forthcoming. Go to the Bijou tonight.
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Wisconsin Railroad Rate Commission
Senate
Herman C. Wipperman
Grand Rapids
Charles Webb
United States
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R. M. Bash
Railroad Rate Commission
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Wisconsin Tobacco Market Report Shows Decline in May
Edgerton Wis May 22 The Reporter notes a falling market for local tobacco with little activity. Transactions include Walter Little selling 36 acres of 1903 04 crop to George Rumrill and Ole Sanderson selling six acres to a Stoughton dealer at 7 percent cents assorted. John Hyland moved 65 cases of 1803 at 8 cents, N E Nelson 225 cases of 1904 to Culton Well, Halverson Bitters 113 cases 1904 to Child and 70 cases 1903 to New York buyers. Pomroy Co loading seven export cars after receiving four cars of northern leaf. Weather hindered farm work and field prep while plant beds grow slowly yet plants remain abundant and healthy. Weekly storage shipments total under 300 cases nationwide.
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Walter Little
George Rumrill
Ole Saunderson
Stoughton
John Hyland
N. E. Nelson
Culton & Well
Halverson & Bitters
Child
New York
Pomroy & Co
Romance to culminate in Racine on June 1
A University of Wisconsin romance will reach its culmination in Racine on June 1. Miss Ethel Redfield, daughter of Mr and Mrs F W Redfield, is the central figure in the pending city event surrounding the engagement conclusion.
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Racine
University of Wisconsin
Ethel Redfield
F. W. Redfield
Becomes the wife of Harry B Hob bins in Hongkong
Appleton The prompt action of Miss Lulu Reynolds, a student at Lawrence, saved Jacob Diedrich of Menasha from being killed by a passenger train. She stopped Diederich's horse just as it was about to step up on the track in front of the train.
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Appleton
Lulu Reynolds
Lawrence
Jacob Diedrich
Menasha
Diederich
Alimony Evasion Lands Man in Jail
S. E. Hanson, a Main Street businessman, failed to pay two dollars weekly for his child’s support. Judge Fruit jailed him on Saturday, then released him after his attorney A. E. Bleekman Jr sought relief. The case is expected to be resolved.
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S. E. Hanson
Fruit
A. E. Bleekman, Jr
Waukesha CountyFairgrounds Sold to Simon Herbrand
Waukesha county Agricultural society accepted a $6,000 offer from Simon Herbrand for the grounds west and south of the city including a race track and grand stand. The society plans to dissolve soon after decades of fairs since 1901.
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Waukesha, Wis
New Programs At Bijou Theatre This Evening
New programs announced for Bijou theatre tonight feature a diverse lineup. Performances include screenings and live shows showcasing local talent with doors opening early and tickets available at the box office.
Mob Seeks Lynching in Richland Center Assault Case
A mob of about a thousand gathered in Richland Center Wisconsin after three men were charged with assaulting a 20 year old woman. Cooler heads secured jail custody and the crowd dispersed, the men held on sight.
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Richland Center
Wis
Bank records of F G Bigelow found in tin box at Milwaukee
Papers from the bankrupt estate of F G Bigelow, many marked worthless, show stocks and notes tied to optimistic mining ventures. Judge Landis expected to preside. grand jury convened with many subpoenas. Goll and Bigelow face indictments. warrants anticipated as authorities pursue the defalcation case.
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First National Bank
F. G. Bigelow
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Landis
United States
K. M. Landis
Chicago
Charles Sta- Tek
Grand Jury
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Bijou Vaudeville Theatre Puts On Entirely New Show
The Bijou vaudeville program changes tonight featuring an entirely new act lineup described as a good one.
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Vaudevil Theatre
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