Allies Object to the Hague in Settlement Talks
Washington reports ongoing allied opposition to invoking the Hague for the preferential settlement in a broad negotiations update. Baron Speck von Sternburg works to resolve the Venezuela issue while urging a prompt conference outcome. Caracas reports government forces defeating rebels on the Camatagua river near Caracas.
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Bowen
Berlin
Tao Hague
Abe Bower
Berar
Baron Speck von Sternburg
Venesuela
Venezuela
Caracas
Alcantara
West Point
Ducharme
Camatagua River
Pittsburg
Samson
The
Wabash
Wisconsin State News Prank and Political Moves Across Towns
Wisconsin State News reports a range of items including Kemp of Kenosha state bank arranging to obey a private bank in Wauconda, UK Coal shipments from several towns, and a legislature committee examining coal investigations. The state board of normal schools seeks larger appropriations for expenses and new buildings. Benton Harbor Michigan interests plan a Medford fruit package factory. Eyworth League convention dates set for Detroit in July by William W. Cooper of Kenosha. A newspaper change at Elroy as W C B Showers buys the Lender from editor LE Hale. Haugen Ellercon jailed in La Crosse on horse theft charge. alleged ex‑con victim tied to Mendota asylum case. At Mellen Surbrch a Bell Telephone revenant injured in a fight. All Fleury Lexis charged withemigation case. discharged in Milwaukoo court as witness moves away. JW Cohen of La Crosse area firm connected with 2 W Cohen & Co noted.
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United States
Walworth County Asylum
State Board of Control
Kenosha
Hugo
Sita
Lizzie Wetzel
Ant
Suhm
Milwaukee
la Crosse
Lexius
Anna Lexius-Yonters
Madison
William
Sarah Cohen
la Croese
Coehen & Go
Cohen & Co
Internal Revenue
State Board of Normal Sehoat Repeniis
Messrs
Prothinaw Aid Gentil
Benton Harlor
Mich
Medford
International Eyworth League
Detroit
Mendete Asyim
Mellen Surbrch
Bell Telephone Company
seaRie
Fleury Lexis
Omieagien
Miliwaukoo
Vermont approves local option ending long prohibition era
White River Junction Vermont Feb 4 Advocates of local option carry the state Tenia, after more than half a century of prohibition. Cities and towns will decide after March 1 whether liquor sales are allowed. Total vote 88 in favor 46 opposed with seven small towns missing. Missing towns total under 300 votes previously. It is certain Vermont voted for prohibition in 1838 by a large margin.
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White River
Vermont
Tenia
Vermone
Lleengse
Mineworkers Reply to Strike Commission Testimony
In Philadelphia on February 4 the mineworkers from the upper region presented rebuttal testimony to the strike commission. They argued wage scale changes are just, questioned coal production restrictions, and cited church counsel from Minersville aiding discipline with no disorder reported in the area during the strike.
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Philadelphia
J. McMahon
Minersville
Colorado Man Found Dead in Room With Roommate Arrest Made
Colorado Springs reports John Barnhardt of Langdon North Dakota found dead yesterday in his room. A companion Daniel McDonald said the death resulted from self-inflicted gunshot. McDonald was arrested after the discovery.
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Colorado Springs
Cal
Dor
John Barnhardt
Langdon
Dylan
Colorado City
Jie
Daniel McDonald
MacDonah
Wisconsin State Board to Ask 30000 for Fair Grounds
Madison Feb 4 The state board of agriculture met in Secretary Tre’s office and decided to ask the legislature for about 90000 in appropriations for Milwaukee fair grounds improvements including walks and drives water supply culverts and miscellaneous items The plan also includes a new dairy building and new judging partitions The board also discussed preservation of shore mounds and endorsed the archaeology division of the state historical society Two new members were appointed Grant Fisher Center Rock Valley and James Nelson Amherst to replace outgoing members
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Madison
State Board of Agriculture
John ML. Tre
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Anms-Chalmeys Company
St. Lois Exposition
Fair Grounds
State Historical Society
Grant A. Fisher
Center
Rock Vourts
Sp. Hubbard
Mandowl
James 4. Nelson
Amherst
B.A. Kiveliner
Manitowoc
CG. G. Wilcox
Depere
George McKesvan
Sussex
C. J. Everett
Ravine
Cee Klein
Fort Atkinson
Lannifin
C. W. Harvey
Beaver Dam
S$. D. Lube Dard
Aggiv Cutural
Wisconsin Agricultural Association
CL. Miller
AC. McLean
H. Breckenstrater
M. E. Benson
J. C. Shottler
J. P. Bonzelet
Frank Stark
Fatal explosion at Milwaukee fire claims one life
A blaze at the Schwab Stais and Seal Co plant on Schwab Street in Milwaukee caused a gas explosion killing Captain Andrew White and injuring Chief James Foley Chief Thomas Clancy and firefighter Thomas Draney along with Edward Hogan. The nitric oxide fumes left the crew prostrated as they were removed from the scene.
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Milwaukee
Pep
Schwab Stais and Seal Co
Andrew
James Foley
Thomas Clancy
Ireman Thomas Draney
Edward Hogan
At White
Horticulture Education Discussed At Meeting
Planned by ar Breckenstrater the session pressed that knowledge of horticulture is a key liberal education adjunct. Miss Benson extolled horticulture as a women’s industry at the farm and orchard, including starting a Fatima orchard and a piece on native plums. Attendance rose as papers and reports drew interest among delegates. officer elections will occur tomorrow morning.
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Ar. Breckenstrater
Miss Benson
Indians Will Receive Money Supreme Court Mandamus
The district supreme court issued a mandamus directing the Secretary of the Interior and the Commissioner of Indian Affairs to pay John D. Bigboy, a La Pointe Indian, funds credited in the National Bank of Ashland. The court ruled an Indian agent may not withhold countersigning a tribal check and Bigboy retains civil rights to property allotted to him. The action concerns about $110,000 held for hundreds of La Pointe Indians.
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Supreme Court
Washington
District Supreme Court
Secretar of the Interior
Commissioner of Indian Affairs
John D. Bighoy
la Painte, Wirconsin
National Bank of
Asiland
Wis
Cort
Bigboy
Indian Bureau
la Pointe
Fear of House Hangs Over Interstate Commerce Bill
Senator Hepburn discussed the interstate commerce bill with House leaders Representative Stephurn and Representative Littlefield. He noted possible difficult amendments in the House though a favorable committee report seemed likely. The Elkins and Littlefield bill provisions influence the measure as a House Interstate committee meeting is expected this week.
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Washington
Senatorkins
Senate
House
Representaryve Stephurn
Representative Littlefield
Judiciary Committee
Hepburn
DNL
Littefeld
Te House Interstate Committee
Rioting Continues Among Waterbury Strikers
Waterbury Conn Feb 4 rioting among strikers and patrons left several injured. Patrick Fling a striker and conductor was struck on the head. A private from Co C second regiment was severely hurt when rioters attacked him as he attempted to defend himself with his bayonet. He was sent home in serious condition.
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Waterbury
Conn
Surikers
Union
Ous
Patrick Fling
Actiong
Pus
Co. C, Secom
Prominent Figures and Social Notes Prompted by Public Interest
The column cites Mrs. George B. McClellay returning from Europe to establish a Washington home and celebrates Jay Cooke’s farms supplying guests with farm produce including milk eggs and baked apples. It also discusses debates in New York over reviving the whipping post for wife beaters, noting Roosevelt’s support and the measure's defeat as a barrier to revived barbaric methods.
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Jay Cooke
Ogani2
Ferma
New York
Roosevelt
Italian commission disputes mosquito transmission of yellow fever
Rome February 4 report of the Italian commission studying yellow fever in Brazil rejects the theory that the disease is transmitted by mosquitoes. The finding challenges long held beliefs and may influence public health approaches in tropical regions.
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Vanniga Oy
Rome
Brazil
Solons Seek 10 Save the Deck in Wisconsin
Solons push deer and game bills, shifting hunting seasons and prohibiting shooting of fawns. Assemblymen Terens and Crowley propose changes to protect animals and farmers, while other measures cover licensing in saloons, railways, and state boards. Senate actions include direct election of senators, sleigh gauge rules, and agency appointments.
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Madison
Assemblyman
Terens
Manitowoc
Crowley
Milwaukee
Wisconsin State Horticultural Society Opens Meeting
A spirited opening of the Wisconsin State Horticultural Society drew about 16 fruit growers from Wisconsin and nearby states. Papers addressed apple varieties, grafting, and commercial orcharding with emphasis on hardier stock like Wealthy and Wolf River, while concerns were voiced about state trial orchards and management.
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Madison
Wisconsin State Horticultural Society
Wisconsin
A. Clark Tuttle
Baratuo
Turtle
Ong
Wiscons
Wealthy
Wolf River
Wisconski
A. D. Barnes
Waupaca
Barnes
J. G. Buehler
Thaca
Buehier
Geo. T. Tippin
Nicholas
Tippin
A. J. Phillips
West Salem
J. J. Herbst
Sparta
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