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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1903
Page
4
The anti-trust bill clears the House by a 215 to 0 vote amid a string of amendments. Provisions demand corporate disclosure, and penalties rise for violations. The Commerce Department measure secures agreement on penalties while key amendments fail on party lines.
United States district judge John Philips yesterday upheld the Kansas law taxing beer imported for use within the state. He ruled a tax on beer intended for export would violate the fourteenth amendment and interstate commerce, since such a tax would burden cross state trade.
The Navy Department reported Rear Admiral Wildes died aboard the steamer China while en route home from sea duty. He had been in ill health for some time and was invalided home due to a general breakdown. Wildes joined the Navy in 1860 and became rear admiral in October 1903.
In Salt Lake City web, attorneys for John R Kuykendall as administrator of Charles Durkee's estate filed in federal court a petition seeking an accounting from the Harriman lines of all funds from the sale of the first mortgage bonds of the Pacific roads issued 33 years ago. About $55,000,000 at stake.
In Indianapolis on February 8 entries closed for the American Bowling Congress tournament to be staged the week of February 23. Seventy five five man teams, 27 individuals, and 119 two man teams entered. Officials expect at least 20 men to compete and anticipate totals rising above nine hundred.
Washington reports that Standard Oil leader Rockefeller sent a broad pressure message to senators as anti trust bills faced the Senate and House. The president warned of an extraordinary session if Congress fails to craft acceptable anti trust legislation amid heavy corporate lobbying and public attention.
The death yesterday of Dr John Homans of Boston is reported. A renowned surgeon, he served as a Civil War army surgeon and later held medical leadership roles. His career included prominent teaching and clinical positions in the United States.
Reported secret German Italian alliance dominates Vienna Venexue Te tensions as British diplomacy seeks safe terms. Bowen outlines cannot sign protocols not aligned with core terms. conferences aim to produce a unified stance for Italy and Germany. Hamilton defends German alliance while urging caution and propriety amid unsettled global maneuvering.
In Wisconsin news, Father Downs of Qsveg and Father Reilly in Whitewater are noted in ecclesiastical appointments. At Kewaskum Ert Becker suffers a broken arm moving machinery. An asbestos mine is discovered one mile east of Rudolph in Wood County, with Wisconsin Valley Asbestos Mining Co. formed with $100,000 capital. Senator Beveridge declines an invitation to speak in La Crosse Assembly events.
Election commissioners ordered a challenge to the best feconne of the votes in the sixth congressional district. The suit, brought by Democrat Alen C. Durborow against William Larimer, seeks a determination of the outcome.
Postmaster General and Mrs. Payne hosted President and Mrs. Roosevelt at a Washington dinner last night. Five covers were set for the formal gathering.
The Missouri Pacific announces a 15 percent wage increase for its freight men. Union leaders hailed the raise as a fair adjustment to inflation and working conditions, with details to be implemented in the upcoming payroll cycle.
A garbled account notes Maud Gonne linked to a soldier’s marriage while describing Irish volunteers forming a bold brigade. The piece praises early organization and daring actions of the group during the war.
In Trenton Feb Rey Me a pastor named Wicker was restrained by police after beating a man in the street when the attacker, a Brooklyn man Lir. E. Jackson, faced disorderly conduct charges in court. A young woman declined to identify the assailant as the crowd cheered.
Washington February 7 A Senate House conference on the department of commerce bill neared agreement but adjourned without full completion. The main clash centered on whether the president should transfer interstate commerce powers to the proposed department and whether a transfer by other means was allowed. A new trust provision creates a Bureau of Corporations to investigate and regulate combinations, mirroring authority given to the interstate commerce commission.
In San Demicep a meeting under Mowinitau government authority urged settlement of the Clyde line and Rose claimants with the Dominican government in court. Minister Powell urged U S noninterference. Senor Emiliano Ojeda to Washington to announce the decision. Poweron refuses the terms and delays. Dominican government accused of evading American settlement efforts.
In a marked clash near Blue Jacket, U.S. marshals killed two armed horse thieves and wounded a third during a chase that ended with lawmen taking control of the scene and capturing the remaining suspect. The incident involved a detachment from the United States marshals and followed a pursuit across the border region.
Sevndrew J Webster of Utisty is dead at Red Inna Orn aged 85. He was well known throughout Mepomidey of 2 furniture MAT trelver and lived a long life. Interment details were not provided in the fragment.
Sveanus Feb Henry C G dies after long career in journalism and public life. Once managing editor of the New York Herald he later served with the Associated Press and was an accomplished linguist and writer.
Menton February 1 Kriger’s health report is false. His recent indisposition was slight and caused no concern among friends.
Geneva brief reports the former crown princess of Saxony announcing that NM Giron will depart for Brussels tonight to rejoin his family. He has cut ties with the princess to avoid hindering her reunion with their children.
February 7 report from Biffalo details a collision between Aire engines at the AmecKinnos Taxic and a hardware factory broweh. Four firemen were injured and one killed in the blaze caused by the incident.
The minister of the colonies reports the arrival at Cayenne French Guiana of the first Martinique immigrant delegation. The convoy included eighteen fayaitles bringing new settlers to French territories.
In Resendale Indiana John Stark a saloonkeeper shot his wife and then killed himself. Domestic trouble was cited as the motive in this fatal domestic incident.
A fragmentary report from Cairo recalls a double hanging case tied to Feb events. Names include Clark and Gatlin amid unclear details of a garden murder and related alleged crimes. Further readable facts remain sparse in the damaged text.
Marshili Kiser, described as a sugar maid of Rawal Miss, studies chemistry at a state college of Lox. She continues work under Professor Jobe Uri Low. Elected member of the American Chemical Association. Mrs Dore Brock, ex-wife of General Carrilus Clay, selling gifts after a divorce and impending marriage to Brock. Auctions feature many fine specimens. The Brocks with their infant son Ca are invited to the general’s home. Mentions Theodore Roosevelt’s views on cattlemen and sheep. A Montana maid seeks a federal appointment amid presidential candidate tension.
King Edward shows satisfactory progress toward recovery. The courts will remain at Windsor on Sunday, after which merchants and certain officials may resume regular activities following the pause.
A rear collision between a passenger train and an extra freight train near Terre dalla killed two crew members, Engineer J Kullen and Fireman Alenes. Express Messenger Kelty and Charles Mekes of Marshall were seriously injured. No passengers were harmed.
Young, on mint for isa muster al yrs Anna Kingston Punt sane yesterday by éfon. 4) image.
A strong earthquake was felt across western Jamaica including Kingston and Jem Fel with over fifty couples reportedly enjoying a dance when the tremor struck. The event disrupted activities but no serious injuries were reported as the Unitarian guild provided land for shelter at Kehl’s hall as tremors waned.
William J Bryan said he would not attend a banquet planned for Grover Cleveland and other Democratic leaders on Jackson’s birthday March 16. He urged his name be removed from the invitation list and questioned the need to invite others if Cleveland is present.(Bryan’s stance affects the guest list including Horace Boies, David S Hill, Olney, Whitney, and others.)
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