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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1904
Page
3
City officials impose new fire safety standards for theaters including steel curtains, automatic sprinklers, and wide aisles. Operating managers warn full compliance could shutter venues for the season as renovations rise across the area.
Testimony reveals Commissioner Williams defending himself against questions on inspection duties. A coroner and police investigate alleged post fire theft reports involving Herman Dretgel and the Normal Precinct school principal, noting a missing 13 cents and an $8 sale incident.
The congress adjourned after passing many private pension bills and debating the Panama canal issue. Teller argued the administration’s stance while Republicans pressed post office inquiries. the House briefly met over Columbian business and Hepburn pure food bill.
The notice details the Republican national convention to meet in Chicago at noon. It specifies delegates, eligibility rules, and timing for state and congressional district selections. Also included are various local notices about events and casualties from different locations and dates.
Milwaukee notes indictments against Alderman George Meredith and ex Alderman Charles Cooke for accepting bribes in separate cases. Green Bay reports eleven indictments against aldermen for giving and taking bribes with names withheld. Also listed are a dynamite explosion killing one and injuring three, railroad thefts, a UW Madison engineering dean appointment, boxing results in Milwaukee, and various regional political notes including calls for a Japanese worker ban and a Panamanian diplomacy update. The summary notes multiple cities and figures across Wisconsin and nearby states.
Sexton Bros advertise Hyomei pocket inhalers as a preventive and remedy for colds and catarrh. The kit costs 1 dollar, includes an inhaler and bottle of Hyomei, with refills 50 cents. the maker guarantees a refund if it fails to cure.
The Marshy City Common Council ordains Public Works to be composed of two aldermen appointed by the mayor at the first meeting of the council. The ordinance takes effect upon passage and publication. Mayor Alg Pantkow signed and City Clerk Veawracity confirmed.
An old city ordinance from Marsh outlines the creation of a city council with named officers and officials. The text is garbled but indicates the council, police, and city officers will operate under the ordinance, effective on passage and approval in January 1904. City Clerk signed.
The Common Council of Mali adopts rules for city offices and Fire Department duties. It specifies elected officials like the City Clerk and Engineer, and outlines city council actions and public notice requirements. The ordinance becomes effective from its publication date and governs official conduct and procedures.
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