The Maine Blown Up in Havana Harbor Mystery
The Maine, an American warship anchored in Havana harbor, was destroyed by an explosion at about 9 40. The cause remains unknowns with early reports claiming heavy casualties though figures vary widely. Officials urge a prompt investigation to determine whether the blast was interior or exterior and to avoid premature judgment amid rising tensions with Spain.
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Maine
Guba
Tivang
Hws
Aycees
Fas
Saurai
de Lome
Pelephone Franchise Meeting Aims To Build Local Exchange
A town meeting Tuesday evening discussed the new Pelephone franchise granted to Doege and Kenny. About 29 attendees weighed the plan, stock 60 shares at $50 each, and a fundraising committee led by Dr. Douge, H. G. Kraus, and W. A. Sexton organized subscriptions to finance the local telephone exchange and connections to the outside world.
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Messrs. Doege
Kenny
Douge
H. G. Kraus
W. A. Sexton
Archie Bouliluie
ALS
NGG
Ane Fe
Brad
Tiber
Ius
Es Ode
Tome
Feeding the Mind and Marshfield Minstrel Plans
Feeding the Mind describes weekly donations of old newspapers and goods by local workers to feed bodies and minds through winter. Marshfield plans a permanent minstrel company with officers elected such as Edward hh as president and A Le Rouldric as secretary, aiming to uplift city entertainment and reveal buried talent.
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WGT
Marshfield
Deci
Edward Hh
A. le Rouldric
L. Voolker
Melmyre
BR. Binney
Walter Nason
Adam Paulus
Jobo P. Hume
Taithrap
Grundy
Letter from Ansel Strong describes trail, camp, and voyage hardships
Ansel Strong writes from Skaganys on January 27 detailing two weeks away, stored provisions in a hotel, and plans to reach a summit with oxen, noting treacherous snowdrifts up to twenty feet high and the need to follow footsteps to stay on track. He reflects on weather, travel, and practical work awaiting him, then shifts to a literary event and urban sanitation discussion, praising Professor Freeman and stressing sewerage needs in growing towns.
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Ansel Strong
Aeeidad
Leas
Nelsoo
Joni
Duster the Mask at Monday Night Assembly
Philip Adler hosted a Monday night event called Duster the Mask with about 430 attendees. The program lacked originality and featured a number of sameness. Ger Mars won first prize as King Gambrinus, Edith Vaughn received $8 as a fairy, and Olan Sheerin and Garman Cline Rickert shared a small prize of one dollar for an old wooden shoe act.
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Duster
Philip Adler
Ger. Mars
Gambrinus
Edith Vaughn
Olan Sheerin
Garman
Cline Rickert
Uncertain Snowfall Burdens Wisconsin Pineries
The piece notes several years of heavy hauling and wide snow disruptions, with prolonged snow cover easing only recently. It describes how drivers, loggers, and general commerce faced delays and hazards, while reporting expectations that continued work would complete winter projects unseen in the Wisconsin pineries.
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Wisconsin
Local marriages mark week in McBHillan and area
Mr Johm Dieishner and Miss Annie Kapp wed at St Johns church on Tuesday with celebrations at the Recker home. The pair, tied amid community cheer, join local names as another McMilan ceremony closes.
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Johm Dieishner
Annie Kapp
Oue
Mcbhillan
Marnage
St. Tohi’s Ghaeeh
Recker
Marthe
Narrow
Vohe Lutheran Church
McMlan
Clas
Kiswen
Misoie Schmitvr
Linderau
Thom
Mary Kisten
Mma Toshtrbor
Wiegreamstoon
Kister
Meyers
Nin Geo. Rice
Wausar
Thelen Thigkey
Green Bay
Tine
Vila City
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U.S
Havanna Wales
Min
Noal
Tung
En Navy
Marshfield Blackfaces
Fev
Preaman
University of Wisconsin
Bunethy
Marshfield High School
Jann G. Whit
Freemar
Freeman
McWinley
Tutato Courier
Mississippi Valley
W. FE
Gladstone
Phyalchun
Walter
Uweey Dager
Avives
Gtr
Ag Ik
Citibex
Met
Creedmores
Uphams
ST. Joe’s
A. Kleinheinz & Company
Louis Wallesen
Xermen
Riuloul
Morse School OF Telegraphy
Norman
Acalemy Baudinais
Oshkosh
First National Bank OF
Gibmeier
Marshflel
Reese
Marshtete
E. F. Mechler
Tal
Marshiteld
Senbyicke
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