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Newspaper

Marshfield Times

Location

Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1905

Page

9

Surplus Fight Wins in Wisconsin Senate Debate

Wisconsin Senate votes 124 to 12 to order a third reading of a measure aimed at distributing surplus from mutual life insurance companies to policy holders. Lieut. Gov. Davidson cast the decisive vote amid a lengthy clash led by Sen Roehr and supported by Sen Frear and others, opposing deferred dividends and arguing for state caution.

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Woman robbed of $40 in Chad Bourne Hall

Madison reports a university graduate from Oconomowae was robbed of $40. She left a satchel in Chad Bourne Hall on Friday and Sunday visited a friend, later discovering her money missing from a pocketbook in the satchel. She did not report the theft to avoid notoriety.

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Time Saving by Telephone Inspections and Speed Metrics

The article details how telephone companies measure and improve service speed and accuracy. Inspectors use a pocket test set to time calls, rate operator courtesy, and track buoy reports to reduce call waste. It explains factors affecting response times, including building layout, office versus home usage, and extension bells.

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Two Men Drown In Wisconsin River Incident

In Weyauwega Wisconsin on the day before May 11 two youths, Walling Welnath, 20, of Milwaukee, and Walter Widdlestreet, 15, of Weyauwega, were drowned after being swept away by a sudden gale while attempting to cross Gill's Landing. Local rescue efforts failed and the men were pronounced dead at the scene. Friends and family mourn the loss as authorities investigate the incident.

Weywantrora Wis Walling Welnath Millwaukee Walter Widdlestreet Weywauwega Pear Gill

Seven Years for Forger In Tracy Building Case

Clarley A. Young of Marshall Minnesota pleads guilty to 12 counts of grand larceny and forgery. Indicted for frauds totaling 3670 dollars while serving as secretary of the Tracy Building and Loan Association. He receives a seven year sentence in the penitentiary.

La Follette Vetoes Madison Street Car Poles Plan

Wisconsin Governor La Follette vetoed Madison proposed ordinance to place trolley poles on park side streets near the Capitol. He admonished city officials for risking the Capitol Park setting amid paving plans and removal of dray wagons, insisting poles would mar the park and nearby trees. The veto underscores state interests in preserving the Capitol Square ambiance.

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Norway calm and determined awaits independence war

Norway shows calm resolve as independence weighs, with flag displays and cabinet activity. Officials deny visible revolt while mobilization and stockpiling proceed, and Sweden warns consuls not to recognize unrecognized Norwegian authorities.

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