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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1902
Page
2
A chaotic scene at a railway station as King Leopold is mobbed by socialists upon arrival. The confrontation between the crowd and royal escort continues despite a tense but controlled exchange, with medical staff assisting the king. Police and guards maintain order as demonstrators cry for reform.
Congressional actions in brief note passage of public building appropriation and revenue measures. A Chinese exclusion bill is discussed with committee reports and votes anticipated. The House and Senate conduct routine business, with attention to pen trades and charter extensions. The article cites Fairbanks support and mentions Chinese visa provisions and related debates.
The report covers city elections in several Western towns, noting incumbents Aphuson and Linnie winning Fargo and Grand Forks for a fourth mayoral term. It also mentions labor victories and Dowie issuing an eight hour workday platform. In Alton, Rev A A Kendrick DD, dean at Shuttler College, died of heart disease after a stroke at his home.
Washington April 2 The friends of Speaker Henderson received word from Waterloo that State Senator Cortright has withdrawn from his candidacy for the nomination against Henderson.
Wisconsin readers receive a mixed page of state and local items. Mentions include court cases in Cambridge, personalities in Madison and Milwaukee politics, a large pulp plant project at Green Bay, a fatal shooting in Spruce River area, and a LaCrosse death of a furniture dealer after a joke about dying.
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