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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1913
Page
8
President Taft asked Congress to repeal the five year ban on sealing on Pribilof Islands. He also urged a $250000 appropriation to continue the economy and efficiency commission work. Taft argued continued studies will save millions yearly and require flexible spending with accountability.
Woodrow Wilson arrived in Chicago at 2 o clock in the afternoon via the Pennsylvania Railroad to be the guest of the Commercial Club of Chicago. The national executive elect’s visit drew wide interest as his every utterance was heard and commented upon. Six detectives served as a personal bodyguard during his stay with Governor Wilson in the city.
Three men died and one injured after trains No. B and No. 20 on the Vandalia line collided near Union station sheds in Terre Haute Indiana. The dead include Charles Smith a St Louis baggage master and two unidentified African American men. Charles Brunner of Staunton Indiana was seriously injured. The wreck was blamed on flagman signaling No 20 onto the wrong track.
French force commanded by Colonel Amedes Cheydon de Dives repelled a Moor assault twenty miles east of Mogador. In the engagement hundreds of Moors were killed and the French suffered twelve dead with additional wounded. The action aimed to guard strategic communication lines in southern Morocco.
Ernest Bodenheim a 42 year old lumber merchant from Cassel Germany died by self inflicted gunshot in his room at the Blackstone hotel in Chicago. He reportedly suffered with despondency for a long period prior to the act.
William Rockefeller and family arrive in Miami from Nassau under watch of doctors as the Pujo committee probes money trusts. The party proceeds to Royal Palm hotel for government medical examination while Rockefeller aides observe. Other items include a Chicago elevated coach crash,水war department water request denial, naval repair news, wage strikes in New York clothing, and state political moves across multiple states.
Madison reports a simple inauguration for Governor McGovern with no ball or mansion reception, followed by brief receptions. The Wisconsin Supreme Court allows the Lloyd arson case to proceed, while a Dane County municipal court vacancy laes to be filled soon. Fall Creek forms a new church after a church war, and a Fond du Lac taxi car burns. Tax statistics show 46 482 Wisconsinites to pay income tax in January.
Severe weather causes slight illness in the Bethel Academy community. Bethel academy and farm buildings were reinsured recently. Ella Kizer returns to Bethel to resume school. Frank Austin Jr returns to Ura area after travels. Mr Grimm of Arpin begins clover hul ling and moves between farms. Tax notices set for January dates in 1913. Carrie Trommer taken to St Joseph hospital in Marshfield in critical condition. Prof Gardner collapses nervous system. Prof Straw to take over academic work at Bethel.
Three superb daily trains between Chicago and California via the Chicago Union Pacific and North Western Line offer luxury travel with connections from all North Western Line points. The San Francisco Overland Limited Los Angeles Limited and California Mail boast modern safety signals and premium comfort. For rates and reservations contact ticket agents 1311.
Miss Joyce Graves attended a Teachers Institute in Loyal on Friday and Saturday. George Farrington spent several days in Wausau for a County Board meeting. Miss Oberlatz traveled to Stevens Point Saturday for her father’s illness and returned Sunday. Mrs. D. 5. Householder visited Bloom City to comfort her ill brother. Prof. J. F. Sims of Stevens Point Normal spoke at the School House Thursday evening. W.R.C. officers held a meeting Saturday with Miss Crowell leading the work. After installation, members and G. A. R. ladies held a banquet. Mrs. E. W. Follett learned of her son-in-law B. E. Londaal’s Spokane death Monday. Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Follett left for Spokane. Everett Clendenning of Rib Lake, visiting his grandmother Mrs. Mason, went to Marshfield hospital Friday. his father traveled with him. Foresters installed officers Tuesday night. Miss Crowell served as installing officer with Miss Mae Reas assisting, followed by dancing and refreshments.
A large institute will be held at Milladore on January 21 and 22, 1913. It is conducted by E C Jacobs Elk Mound with assistance from W H Clark Rice Lake E L Richardson Chippewa Falls of the Horticultural Society A J Plowman Elderson I T Donaghey North Freedom of the State Highway Commission and L Aderhold Neenah of the Dairy and Food Commission. The program lists a Tuesday morning session at 10 00 Soil Conservation and Fruits and an afternoon session at 7 30 Musical program prepared by locals.
The Farmers Institute program outlines a Wednesday session at 6 30 AM and an afternoon meeting at 1 30 PM with topics on crop rotation roads silos dairy testing good feeding and farm discussions. The flyer urges all farmers and families to attend and share experiences for practical lessons.
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