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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1903
Page
9
Madden writes from Washington urging immediate investigation into alleged contract for carbon paper with no competition. He denies involvement, says no contract was awarded and demands source details. McSweeney case to be prosecuted after government review of embezzlement and withdrawal charges.
Denver hosts the twelfth annual meeting of the National Association of Elocutionists with prominent performers from across the country. Prof Thomas C Trueblondo Abar, Mich., demonstrates methods to develop debaters and public speakers.
Oyster Bay June 24 arrangements completed for the reception at the Roosevelt residence as preparations move forward.
Beloit Wisconsin on June 24 reports a coming Saturday event headlined by President Roosevelt unveiling a Civil War trophy. A parade of school children will precede the sun reveal as they sing God Save the President, each child given a small American flag. Judges reserved decision next day in Beloit College extemporaneous prize speaking contest featuring Beloit and Estherville competitors.
June 24 report from Santo Modingo City says General Gil elected president and General Deachamas vice president. The Southern Republic remains tranquil as the government pledges protection of agricultural enterprises and emigration policies.
War ministry messages report Turkish frontier guards repulsed by Bulgarians at Batak with seven Turks killed and twenty wounded after an insurgent engagement. The Turkish war ministry orders provisions for 50 000 troops at Salonica and Agrianople amid Macedonian insurgent clashes at Peroia. The Times correspondent notes a Russian fast cruiser contingent between Sevastopol and Odessa is held in the Black Sea for military needs with threats of possible activation before year end.
Milwaukee judge excludes a human skull as evidence in the Wysocki vs. Wisconsin Lakes Ice and Cartage case. Dr. Becker testifies Wysocki, now 17, has a large skull defect over the right eye and memory loss after a severe injury from a horse kick. The suit seeks 40000 dollars in damages.
Whiteurges School of Politics cites Yale exercises where Andrew D. Waite urged American millionaires, especially Andrew Carnegie, to give 14 million for 25 universities. Proposals include professorships in public affairs, administration, international law, civilization, religious scripture, music, and literature to inspire civic virtue.
North Dakota Supreme Court upholds the capital punishment statute passed by the last session. John Rooney remains under sentence for the March murder of Harold Sweet and will be executed in September as six months must pass between sentence and execution at the state penitentiary. Rooney’s appeal contended he was tried under an earlier law and resentenced under the newer one, but the high court denied the challenge.
Beale funeral held at family home with sermon by Rev T B MacMurray. Burial at Oak Wood cemetery halted business 1 to 3 pm. large attendance from Dalta Upsilon fraternity and University of Wisconsin. attendees include relatives and students from Madison Milwaukee Watertown and other cities.
Robert H. Tills of West Superior, linked to the Grown Polit Inc, is noted with pallbearers from the Delta Upsilon fraternity including Paul M. Binzel Harry C. Johnson Lloyd W. Davis and Reuben Neckerman.
The Dubuque street railway strike ended last night via the municipal affairs committee. The company agrees to stop discriminating against union men, recognize the unions grievance committee, allow appeals to directors, reinstate strikers, and issue clearance cards to Devereaux, Noonan, and Hennessey. Militia will withdraw today. Meanwhile in Racine Wisconsin Price, a society leader, was named corespondent in a divorce suit brought by Allen and Clampect against Nina Pyatt Clampett at High and Park. Price, formerly of Racine, is linked to the Case Threshing Machine Company and previously connected to gas plants and the Highlot Park system.
The United States European Squadron under Rear Admiral Cation anchored at Kiel with Admiral Prince Henry of Prussia in command of eight battleships and six cruisers. The fleet saluted American vessels as the German flagship Moyed America moved alongside. Crowds cheered from the piers as the squadron arrived.
Janesville Wisconsin Janes 24 Aricu Woletz stands trial for aiding his son to escape from the industrial school He contends he knew nothing of any escape plan and denies involvement in the attempt to flee.
Ripon Wisconsin June 24 A new twist in the Sherwood will case has developed. George L Sherwood attempts to produce and file a will at the county court. Appleton Wisconsin selected June 28 to host the annual veterans event of the German wars. Warpaca Wisconsin Col Mills resigns from the Warpaca Veterans organization effective July 2. In Menasha Wisconsin George Anderson, under arrest for a Neenah holdup, faces another charge for the Robbery of Frank Moeller mott of New London with $200 claimed.
Waukesha Wisconsin June 24 the marriage of Hubbard Leonard Welch of Milwaukee to Miss Cora Abbie Armin daughter of Mr and Mrs C B Armin of this city occurred last evening at the Presbyterian church with Rev CH Williamson officiating.
Oshkosh Wisconsin June 4 The Font du Lac Oshkosh Electric Railway Company operating an interurban line between Font du Lac and Oshkosh has no city franchise. It has applied for a thirty five year franchise to run in Oshkosks limits.
Ripon Wisconsin June 24 P K Pickard a retired Metomen farmer died at his home from paralysis stroke He was an early Metomen settler moving there with his parents from New York in 1854 He was 62 and survived by his wife a daughter Mrs L A Burgess of Ripon and a son C F M Pickard of Oshkosh
Amanda Atherton dies at 35 from blood poisoning leaving a 14 year old daughter an orphan. In Eau Claire Judge O'Neill overrules the plea in the Roche murder case as a jury is secured and the trial proceeds.
London reports a Buckinglam Palace gathering for Prince Edward’s ninth birthday with about 150 guests. An American Negro troupe performed In Dahomey as part of the entertainment. King Edward extended personal congratulations from Marlborough House, and many European courts sent numerous presents.
In Racine Wisconsin Jerome Case son of the late Jackson Case was shot in the leg after a quarrel with his brother Roy Case who wielded a surgeon knife then fired two pistol shots. The second shot wounded Jerome. Roy fled fearing suicide and had not been found by late hour.
Mme Lillian Blauvelt, famed soprano, debuts as an operatic prima donna at Covent Garden with Marguerite in Faust and engagements as Juliet, Micaela, Donna Anna, and Susanna. Associate Justice Daniel H. McMillan of Mexico’s Supreme Court is removed by President Roosevelt after a corruption inquiry. Countess Fabricatti vows to spend her remaining money on life’s pleasures before possible marriage, amid London gossip. she notes poverty rather than government influence.
A 35 year old woman, daughter of an Irish father and French mother, educated in Germany, was at a large house party hosted by W. C. Waitney at Aikes, 3. JC. She had winter United States residence and was twice reported engaged first to Mr. Whitney, then to August Belmont.
On an April voyage up the Kissimmee River the Rosenda captain found a white barn owl nest in a leaning cabbage palm. He moved three owlets to a box as they grew, noting one almost full grown, a second ash white, and a half sized baby. The owls fed from a hand, slept beside the box, and mourned when their parent palm tree loomed near the river.
Briefs report Lamkin Foster wholesale boot and shoe firm attached with liabilities and assets both at 400000. Pacific cable Gaum to Midway landed, Midway to Honolulu line. Zeppelin polar expedition sails from Trondheim to Franz Josef Land. Tug O W Cheney sunk off Buffalo. three crew drowned. U S Loco bankruptcy case in Chicago. Judge Kohlsaat names Edwin Batter Chicago receiver with bonds 100000. Cabinet submits plans for new Agriculture Dept building. post office issues discussed. Richmond streetcar strike with obstructions and rioting. militia threat.
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