Negligence law vote stalls bid to overturn report
Madison April assembly debates a bill to abolish contributory negligence as a defense in damages. Mr Lang moves to indefinitely postpone the substitute, arguing the measure would excuse carelessness. The judiciary committee defends the mild substitute allowing juries to consider negligence in damages. The motion fails. other bills pass or move through committees as lawmakers spar over scope and amendments.
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Lang
Judiciary Committee
Madison
Assembly
Judiciary Chamber
Mr. Cady
The
Judiciacy
Coffigno
Judiciary
Strong
Smelker
Nuligiary
Oly
Wallrich
DHL
Mesgers
Ainsworth
Iant
Ravlett
Wradford
Kern
Kimball
la Dia
Ane
Loos
Miller
Molden
Kae
Morris
Osburn
Potter
Rakaw
Teed
Reynolds
Rupp
Siane
C. A
Tharpsen
Vatertine Verbeck
Wallelch
Wate Westra
White
Whilgon
Willett
Douglis Gtance
Assea
State Affairs Committee
Rate Commission
Dr. Byane, Jr
Milwaukee
Rank
Committee On Cities
Ray
House
Senate
Thompson
Compromise Fails as Committees Push Separate Reports
The assembly and senate clash over a full primary election bill. Assemblyman Andrew reports the committee will submit a separate report to each house, with plans to place the bill before voters at the spring 1904 election. Senator Whitehead asserts joint-report rules, but the assembly insists on separate action and records.
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Midison
Genorg
Assembly
Entira
Yestern Birman
Andrew
Wag
King
Senaror Whitehead
Moros in Line Against Slavery Abolition Hope
General Davis reports nine tenths of Mindanao Moros pledged peace with the United States as reps from forty towns north of the lake pledge allegiance. A sultan of Sulu was absent in Singapore during Davis arrival. Head hunters in Luzon’s Sten Maite mountains beheaded four natives. cavalry pursues the raiders.
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Ila
Davis
Lola Archipelano
Lac Sultan
Jolo
Sincapore
Baten
Mindanao
Sten Maite
Neuve
Luzon
Soldier in a Tragedy Sparks Arrest in Valley Neb
In Valentine Nebraska on April 23 Private Linaire of Company L 25th Infantry shot and killed Sergeant Yours of Company 28 during a quarrel. Linaire was arrested.
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Valentine
Neb
Linaire
Company L
25Th Infantry
Yours
Barber Bill Advances as Senate Debates Ad Valorem Provisions
The Wisconsin senate advanced the barber license bill to third reading after amendments cutting apprentice time and renewal fees, with McGillivray opposing tax exemptions for railroad stock. The chamber also laid over governor appointments to health and control boards and debated limiting amendments to the tax bill while passing several other measures.
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Madison
McGillivray
Hervey Clark Av Lourd
Contra
L. BE. Spencer
Wausau
State Board of Health
Senate
Windnall
Hudnall
Lanting
Whiteheart
Committee of Finance, Banks and Insurance
Nquors
Wen
Paper Strike Declared in Fox River Valley Mills Idle
Fox River valley union papermakers declared a strike last night in Appleton Wisconsin leaving about ten thousand workers idle. Key print paper and fibre mills halted operations as workers demand a 63 hour week with six and a half day labor and no Saturday night or Sunday shifts.
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Fox River
Appleton
Wis
Fox River Valley
Porto Rican mayor arrested for fraud
Mayaguez Porto Rico April 19 Mayor Fajardy was arrested Friday charged with municipal frauds but released on bail yesterday. He immediately started for San Juan but the peace telegraphed all seacoast towns to prevent his escape by water.
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Mayaguez
Porto Rico
Fajardy
Bal
San Juan
TWO SHAMROCKS COMING. Participants In Great Race
London reports Sir Thomas Lipton confirms Shamrock and Shamrock LT will travel to the United States for trial races. Detroit notes departure not yet set as officials finalize appointments, with Bristol council updates and railway firm preparations ongoing.
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London
Thomas Lipston
Shamrock
United States
Detroit
W. B
Council Bluffs
Iowa
Bristol, R. I
Com- Bridge Company
Mourne
Toledo
Great Mainsail Bent in Prep for Builders Trial
A ceremonial action to bend the great mainsail is set as part of preparations for the builders trial, which is expected to occur on Sunday. Local crews and maritime teams prepare equipment and coordinate schedules for the event with anticipation.
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Sundey
Oriental Durbar in Algeria Draws Desert Tribes
President witnesses a grand durbar near Elkreider Algeria as nomadic tribes from southern regions gather for an oriental splendor ceremony. Thousands attend on a vast plaza with circles of tribes, chiefs on horses, camels, and ceremonial pageantry, while many receive presents and honors.
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Elkreider
Algeria
Woulert
Cireles
Frimce
Bridge Fire Halts Burlington Route Traffic in Wisconsin
Windna Minn April 23 The Burlington bridge at rempeléau over the Blackiver burned last night causing about 100000 dollars in loss. Traffic south of the town is suspended and trains must cross the Mississippi to reach Milwaukee via La Crosse. It may take two weeks to restore service on the southern line.
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Windna
Minn
Burlington
Rempeléau
Wis
Blackiver
Mississippi
Lee Expected to Return to St Louis After Conference
A report notes that Lee plans to return to St Louis following a conference with Robert E. Lee and Governor Folk. The discussion concerned his brother and the anticipated arrival is set for Friday, with Folk implying Lee would travel tomorrow.
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Lee
St. Louis
Robert BE. Lee
Lieutenant Govelec
St. Lows
Railway Bills and Freight Classifications Debate in Madison
The text reports a motion by Mr. Kieney to consider two railway bills. The first would require railways to provide non discriminatory car availability for all freight, with notice and adequate facilities at depots. Violations could incur fines up to $390 and liability for damages to shippers.
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Madison
Kieney
Themaly
Ship Iowa suffers boiler failure delaying repairs
In Pensacola on November 22 a battleship Iowa, returning from target practice, was disabled when its steam pipe burst and gear damaged. The accident occurred yesterday afternoon and will sideline the vessel for ten days or more while repairs are underway.
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Pensacola
Dla
Avil
Iowa
Train wreck injures Carroll residents near Harlan
The southbound passenger train on the Carroll Division of the Chicago and Northwestern derailed near Harlan Iowa yesterday afternoon due to a broken flange. Conductor Brady and Mrs Gladson of Carroll were seriously injured and four other passengers were slightly hurt.
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Harlan
Iowa
Carroll Division
Chicago & Noarthweera
Brady
Gladson
Carroll
New Plankinton Assignee Milneskee April 22
The Wiscon in Fidelity Trust and Safe Deposit company was yesterday appointed as signee of thelankinton bath to succeed Henry Herman. Nothing has been heard from Herman since he left the city ten days ago.
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New Plankinton
Milneskee
Wisconin Fidelity Trust and Safe Deposit Company
Thelankinton Bath
Henry Herman
Herman
Quizzical Debate on State War Claims Settlements
The assembly debated a bill authorizing the governor to settle civil and Spanish war claims against the federal government. Judge Comstock urged a lower commission rate and opposed paying anything on money already allowed, while securing faster collection of about $158,000. The bill, amended to exclude commissions on prior payments, moved to the claims committee.
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Barker
My. Root
C. H. Smith
Osbort
Dudgeon
Root
Dani
Walkey
Commis
Gilman
Claims Committee
Barter
Comstock
Claims Department
Milwaukee Printing Contract Bill Heard by Governor
Governor La Follette held a hearing on a Milwaukee print bid law requiring publishers to show a minimum circulation of 5 percent of registered voters to bid on city or county printing. Supporters like Melryple A. Hoyt of the Milwaukee News and L. W. Niemann of the Milwaukee Journal urged approval, while Attorney Woodmansee for the Milwaukee Reporter objected. The contract for city printing is currently open.
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Milwaukee
la Follette
Melryple A. Hoyt
Milwaukee News
L. W. Niemann
Milwaukee Journal
Woodmansee
Wally
Fragmentary legal notice in Daily Reporter briefed
A clipped snippet from the Daily Reporter describes a legal notice published by a small paper serving the legal profession with about 500 copies in circulation. The readable fragment references a person or entity and a court action without full details.
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Daily Reporter
Aegest Wal
Butter Prices Slump at Elgin Market in April
Butter prices fell at Elgin on April 21 to 25 cents per pound on the Hoard of Trade, down 24 cents from last week. The decline followed excellent spring pasturage and increased milk production across the region.
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Elgin
New York Broker Found Dead in Houghton Hotel
Charles Nicole, a New York broker, was found dead in bed in Houghton Michigan on April 21. He had arrived here in connection with the United Mines Development company.
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Houghton, Mich
Charles Nicole
New York
United Mines Development Company
Retired Brigadiers Rucker and Baldwin Leave Army Service
Washington April 22 Brigadier Generals Louis H. Rucker and Theodore A Baldwin recently promoted were placed on the retired list of the army yesterday on their own application after more than forty years of service.
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Washington
Louis H. Rucker
Theodore A. Baldwin
Republicans Win Generally in Elections Across States
Sir Fats reports April 22 elections held yesterday in major cities and South Dakota. Republicans generally victorious. Bonds totaling 150 million dollars approved for new swing authorities, waterworks, and related projects.
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Sir Fats
S. D
South Dakota
Death by Fire At Tomah Ruled Robbery Murder
A fire at a Tomah Wisconsin home killed a couple aged thirty and their spouse. Authorities believe the blaze was set to conceal a robbery and murder. The coroner will investigate.
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Tomah
Wis
Anril Ati Liline
Sia Niles
Atone
Prominent Minnesota Official Returns from East Missionary Work
The general secretary at the University of Minnesota has returned from the east with his wife. They anticipate continuing their missionary duties and report a definite call to go forward. A noted author, J. A. Altsheier, recently published in New York, has found success in Kentucky and completed a graduation in Van. The piece notes early career impressions and ambitions.
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Erry O. Henson
University of Minnesota
Ats
Hanyt Minnesota
J. A. Altsheier
Doubleday, Page & Company
New York City
Kentucky
Van
Ambitious Author Mistaken for Presidential Candidate
The article notes Mr. Alissiliey, author of nearly a dozen novels, resembles W. Brvan and was once mistaken for the Democratic candidate for president in the Far West during fall 1900. It mentions a new novel about the fall of the Confederate capital and Richmond at a pivotal time. Lieutenant Governor Maitland of Michigan, ordered south by his physician, remains confined at home in Negaunee and has not presided in the state Senate since March.
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Alissiliey
W. Brvan
Far West
Richmond
Maitland
Michigan
Negaunee
Telegrams In Brief From the Era of Governor Mua and Rail News
Telegrams report various events including a police withdrawal from a station near an mine site in Indiana and a trial in Rainn Cattrell’s case. Notes mention railroad figures, a public works incident under a bridge, and the National Municipal League gathering. Austria’s demigration data shows losses and a rise to 1902. Stewart T. Moore, Creight agent for Northern Pacific, died at home, reflecting railroad era obituaries.
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Ry Ander
Mua
D'Or
She Metal
Migot
Cronhiguam
Gmititusham Trenire
Tell
Indinapolle
Rainn Cattrell
Calta
United States
Arkansas
Norway
St. Louis
National Municipal League Mente Ak Botroft
Vienna
Austria
Hig
Paul
Stewart T. Moore
Pacife
Bis
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