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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1904
Page
3
A brief report notes the eight hour labor law is struck down or rendered invalid due to multiple constitutional considerations. The decision impacts workers and employers and signals a broader legal question about the powers of the state to regulate hours.
New York Court of Appeals declares the eight hour labor rule unconstitutional saying it deprives a contractor of property without due process. The decision overturns a lower court ruling in a payment case by Henry Cossey over six seats for the St Claring department. Justice Clarke awards 1,087 dollars in a separate case involving Archibald Hutchinsen and American Malting stockholders.
Herbert D. Newton of Brooklyn sues Mrs Cassie L Chadwick to recover loans amid claims of forged notes including a $500000 signature alleged to be Andrew Carnegie. Carver cites expected developments in Newton Massachusetts with a note tied to Carnegie.
The article reports a suit against Ian Chadwick alleging a $196,000 loan and a forged signature. details involve Mrs J G Chadwick, a man named signer, and claims of extra disbursements. It states Citizens National Bank of Oberlin failed with loans totaling about $240,000 to Mrs Chadwick, excluding personal advances of $102,000 identified to President Beckwith and Cashier Spear.
In Ashland area near Shelby and Pike counties a farmer named Enoch Sloan, in a drunken stupor, killed his wife and four children then shot himself. The tragedy occurred as he returned home from Shelby, leaving the community stunned by the Iowa-like violence.
Lincoln Nebraska November 2 Governor Mickey offered a 200 reward for the slay ing of Luin Johnson aged 10 who was with two male companions during a Bogey night. A troop force from Fort Niobrara was alerted. The inquest determined the fatal bullet came from a regular army rifle.
In San Francisco on November 36 Battling Nelson of Chicago defeated Young Corbett of Denver in ten rounds as Corbett’s seconds threw in the sponge. Nelson dominated from start to finish with superior infighting. Corbett suffered wounds and was clearly unable to continue, despite cheers and official attempts to keep the bout going.
Nov 2 in Des Moines two men attacked their wives and attempted suicide. Frank Billings killed his wife and himself after a quarrel. John Head wounded his wife slightly with a knife and wounded himself near the jugular vein, but survived.
State bank examiner probes El Worn Valley Bank in O Neill showing only the bank building as asset after failure. President Bernard McGreevy and cashier Hagerty face embezzlement and insolvent deposits charges. Officials reveal a November 18 statement showing a $63,000 shortage but only $25,000 in notes found. A. F. Mispagel former St Charles Savings cashier reports a $78,63 shortage. Directors place $50,000 with a trust company in St Louis to protect depositors.
St Louis reports Speaker Joseph Cannon was decorated by France with the Legion of Honor rank Chevalier. It is understood his public duties prevent him from accepting the title, though the honor is noted as conferred.
Intelligence from the war office indicates Kuropatkin may strike a rapid blow if reinforcements rush to Port Arthur. Japanese forces are believed to be drawing strength from northern positions while Mukden reports little change beyond ongoing skirmishes. Additional dispatches quote heavy losses for Japanese in the Port Arthur assault and hint at strategic gains along the harbor approaches.
News in brief reports the death of actress Madame Janauschek in New York. It also notes Russian claims about Gen Kuroki’s status, the release of anarchist Johaan Most in St Louis, a French ministers council naming Admiral Fourner for a London North Sea commission, and the sudden death of under secretary Albert Edward Philip of Yorke. The Provzitelny torpedo boat destroyer anchored at Brest with a hole from its anchor, President Roosevelt’s arrival in Washington from St Louis, a crowd at Tall Road station, and the marriage of Nancy C Leiter to Major Colin P Campbell of the British army are mentioned in the scattered items.
Willie R. Erickson a one year old boy confessed to involvement in the disappearance and murder of Garret, a prominent farmer. Otto Erickson aided, Garret was killed after a confrontation over a calf, his body moved multiple times and found later by a search party.
Washington reports the Cuban government expressed willingness to improve sanitation in Santiago and other areas. President Palma must await congressional appropriations before progress can advance, per a cable from American minister Squires received at the state department.
Washington November 30 Senator Burrows chairing the privileges and elections committee issued subpoenas for 20 witnesses in the Smoot investigation and set December 12 for their re appearance before the committee. Most of the witnesses are from Utah.
Ulrich Hohepliche sues Germantown Farmers Mutual and Germantown Insurance in circuit court at West Bend over alleged wrongful exclusion and asset transfers to a new Germantown Insurance company. Plaintiffs seek receivership and full accounting, claiming assets moved without consent, with potential Supreme Court appeal and impact on over two thousand insured.
The page lists varying commodity figures and rates across multiple months including December, May, and January. It notes percentages, prices for rice, rye, wheat, and corn, plus livestock quotations with receipts and price ranges for steers and calves. Multiple archaic abbreviations and OCR errors are present, but the core data show fluctuating market values and livestock activity.
Friends of two Madison graduate candidates argue for the coaching post with canvassing and opposition claims. The athletic committee debates choices including Phil King Edward Codums and Coach Cochems with some members favoring retention. In Canada Sir Wilfrid Laurier wins a sweeping victory not a record, while Mrs Jennie Nelson of San Gabriel is a 45 year old great grandmother.
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