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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1903
Page
4
Van Hise won the presidency as debate over the geology department intensified at the university. Supporters say his election will unify faculties while opponents urge broader reform and stronger scientific leadership.
Madistu April 24 The University of Wisconsin board of regents elected Charles R. Van Hise Ph D professor of geology as president to take effect next fall with a salary of 0,000 and house. Dr Birge granted a leave of absence while Van Hise accepts duties. no new faculty or building actions were decided. Van Hise is a world renowned geologist and popular with students and athletes.
Desa Birge acted as president pro tempore as the committee recommended Van Hise for the presidency. The vote was 7 to 2 with one abstention. Mize will stay as dean of letters and sciences but takes six months leave. Van Hise, born May 2, 1857 in Fulton Wisconsin, is a noted geologist and educator, set to lead the university and undertake field work and international congress duties.
In Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania April 22 the United Mine Workers executive boards ordered all striking or locked out miners to resume work under current conditions while awaiting the conciliation board and operators meeting. Washington April 22 labor commissioner Carroll Wright, a member of the anthracite strike commission, declined to state whether the operators lockout violates the commission award, saying he has not yet studied the situation.
A Senate debate on a grain inspection measure unfolds with stalwarts reversing promises. Senator Whitehead withdraws support, citing pressure from allied senators and operative deals. Sensational charges loom as further developments are anticipated when the grain bill returns to the floor.
New York April 22 Yestenay marks the last day of steel change trading on the nyo dune exchange. Traders will move to the new quarters during construction and no business will be transacted as the day is set aside for dedication and care monies.
April 22. Governor Diss announced he will not intervene in Sunday baseball in Detroit or Warne county. Local authorities must decide the matter themselves. He added there are better places for peace than baseball grounds, but there are worse places too.
From San Salvador reports say Zelaya forces failed to recapture Fort San Cariog at the Lake Nicaragua entrance. Revolution spreads with Bunilla’s success in Honduras. Rebels seize three armed steamers and twenty-one sailing vessels near Zapatero and Ometepe. French captain Auguste killed when steamer 81 was captured. Grenada authorities warned to fire on the Ouce De Julia if seen. General Aurelio Estado holds Acayapa for Zelaya forces.
Jotet Illinois April 22 in fiercest municipal contest for Wo. Crosius Democrat elected mayor over Barr by 180 majority. Democrats also elected an alderman and most of city ticket. Barr is state senator from this district. Edward N Wood Republican was elected mayor by a large margin. Republicans swept tickets in several cities including Decatur Freeport and Danville as temperance and reform candidates gained.
Fragmentary text reports a note about names to be registered and a mention of responsibility for posting. It references Postmaster General and a presidential context with unclear actions and names on fronts.
Secretary Ruan Jett Washington departed for New York where he would stay briefly before traveling to Town meeting the 28th meeting the president at Shenandoah.
Chicago April 22 three Illinois Central railroad workers charged with stuffing payrolls via bogus checks face arrest and grand jury. Road Superintendent D J O Mera Charles O Hern and section foreman Mark Walsh identified as involved. An Italian teller frightened by a fake payroll check halted the scheme after a time slip was presented and the man fled.
A late night blaze at the Jargeau department store in La Crosse destroyed the building and damaged nearby properties. By morning the fire was under control with walls collapsing and a crowd watching. Loss estimates range from 750000 dollars, while the initial figure was half a million. A special train from Winona aided two fire companies and the cause remains unknown.
Jacob Fehr aged 78 died at his residence 301 Ninth Street Milwaukee yesterday morning after living in the city about 50 years. He was a wagonsmith by trade and retired from business about eighteen years ago. His sons Herroan and Jacob Jr and daughter Regina were present at his bedside. Surviving children include Fred of Ironwood Michigan Dr Henry Leads S D and Miss Julia Alberts Milwaukee.
Washington April 9 Festmaster General Payne held conferences with investigation leaders and said twenty important developments remain undisclosed for some time. Inspectors work across several bureaus and into other cities tied to the department inquiry.
In Philadelphia on April 29 the Academy of Political and Social Science heard Senator Cullom urge closer ties among the United States and the Americas. He argued that trade follows the flag and favored American ships carrying American products to South American ports, envisioning a trio of Americas bound by shipping and subsidies, with a canal treaty seen as a new era of regional prosperity.
Veymouth April 19 The Shamrock IIIs mast was secured last evening and towed to the harbor. Lipton received a cablegram from the New York club offering to postpone the races, but it is understood he declined the extension offered.
Thirteen men were poisoned last night by soup offered as part of a tree lunch at a saloon in Chicago. Almost all patrons ate the soup, with several rushed to hospitals and three reported in serious condition. Doctors suspect croton oil and Jalan as the original poison mixture.
Washington reports a misunderstanding over German invitations to send the North Atlantic squadron to Kiel for a naval demonstration. No formal invitation was received, but informal hints suggested a stop at Kiel or contact with the German ports. The Kentucky would not divert from its voyage, but the squadron will be represented at Kiel to show cordiality toward Germany while avoiding misperceptions about the distance to Marseilles.
Washington reports a push to revive historical military divisions in the United States. The plan envisions Atlantic, Mississippi Missouri, and Pacific divisions each led by a major general. Atlantic would include the former eastern departments with a gulf art department restored at Atlanta. The middle division would cover Lakes Missouri Dakota and Texas. The Pacific would encompass California and Colorado departments.
Four more of the 1000 dollar bills traced to bribes were presented to the St. Louis grand jury. The bills were linked to the senate alum bill registration and house text book legislation. In Jefferson City four more indictments were returned, totaling seven in the alleged legislative bribery case. Names of the indicted remain undisclosed.
Reports from St. Thomas dated April describe daily fighting in San Domingo city after a French steamer arrived. Rebels freed prisoners and armed mobs roam streets, wounding a sailor from a Calian warship. Unconfirmed rumor claims the Dutch or Spanish consulate secretary may be dead.
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