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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1911
Page
4
In a New York area military academy a new boy named Sonny endures covert peer discipline after his mother visits with a suitcase. Senior students force him to carry the luggage, threatening a lake dunking if refused, until authorities end the practice.
Detective Sergi Joseph Fagin recounts an amusing case about a woman who reported a home break in and fought the thief known as the key man. The suspect, Wilkinson, was captured and identified by the witness who noted his height, hair color, and build. The thief received fourteen years in the upper courts this week.
Docile trained dogs accompany students with means, seen in campus scenes wearing ribbons and caps. They assist with chores from carrying eggs and bread to a bottle of brandy, while symbolizing a humane, leisure filled host country vibe amid student life.
A youth asks why many people intrude on others affairs. The home grown philosopher offers two possible causes: they may have no mir or no business. The dialogue presents a concise view on personal boundaries.
A major blaze in Bangor Maine destroyed one third of the city including public buildings and many homes. The fire raged over seven hours causing estimated losses of about 2.5 million dollars while the homeless faced food shelter and clothing shortages and authorities planned reconstruction.
New York May 3 Charles G Gates son of John W Gates lost the divorce action that he raced across the continent recently at a cost of 5 000 to prevent his wife from singing in the Supreme court Mrs Mary W Gates plaintiff in the suit was deaf to her husband's plea She served him with the complaint naming a young woman who had a singing part in a Broadway light opera production and promptly asked for a referee to try the case Former Justice David Leventritt was appointed to hear the evidence He reported in Mrs Gates favor and Justice Gerard granted her an interlocutory decree
News from Sinaloa and Sonora reports ongoing fighting with no peace in sight. Americans in Nogales fear for safety as rebels press threats to attack border towns and urge evacuation to the United States. A unit of 30 federales was reportedly wiped out near Otates by rebels.
Washington reports Senator Borah won a clear victory as the judiciary committee agreed to report the house resolution for direct senator election. The measure headlined the calendar with strong support likely to reach two thirds when final passage is considered. The committee's action also removes the Sutherland amendment, reflecting a bipartisan shift between Democrats and progressive Republicans.
A Chicago walkout began May 2 with 2 500 brickmakers 1 000 machinists and several hundred painters and plasterers leaving. The strike, seen as a prelude to a wider stoppage, jeopardizes construction on projects worth 85 million dollars and could trigger a citywide lockout affecting 35 000 building trades workers at the peak of the season.
After a four month fight the Ohio state senate approved the Wyman bill creating the Oregon plan. It requires political parties to name candidates at a statewide primary and place the selections on party tickets. Legislature candidates may or may not pledge to support the electors' choice at the polls.
The government accepted 1.18 million dollars to settle suits against Duveen Brothers, the New York art firm accused of customs frauds. Books and papers will be retained as evidence in a criminal action. The amount was the largest to date aside from the sugar Srouda case.
A writ to adjudge Stitson Hutchins insane was granted in Washington with return due May 4. Hutchins, founder of major newspapers including the St Louis Times and Washington Post, was a prominent figure in several papers. He is described as a multi millionaire and promoter of the Mergentualer linotype.
Relatives of Berry Whitney, noted explorer and sportsman, have learned he is suffering from blood poisoning at a fishing camp near Kuldgta Beach Florida. The news comes via telegram to New Haven and Chicago relatives.
Madigan Wis May 3 The state supreme court upheld the constitutionality of the state civil service law. The ruling rejected challenges by the secretary of state and attorney general alleging violations of both the state and federal constitutions.
John W. Poole, Indiana landowner, jailed on charge of killing Joseph Kemper, a German farm hand. Poole admits accidental shooting December 12, 1906, and describes disposing of Kemper’s body in a hay shed and corn field. Neighbors fear other missing workers may lie buried on Poole farms. search underway as Poole’s son Emory testifies he feared for his mother and father.
Parisian Mile. Thirlon was arrested in Cologne on May 4 for espionage allegedly obtaining German army mobilization plans from an officer. She claims the defense that she asked for the plan to test the officer suitor's honor.
Burglars robbed the private bank of Alexander Pate at Wellington Iroquois County Illinois. They blew open the safe and escaped with 4390 dollars, every cent of the bank balance except four dollars.
Washington May 4 Senate moves to reopen the Lorimer election probe with La Follette leading a report urging a new inquiry. The committee says its role is funding and does not judge merits. Springfield hearing yields little new evidence as Taylor and Cable deny knowledge of bribery links.
Congress moves to probe alleged trusts. areas include United States Steel, American Woolen of Boston, and United Shoe Machinery of Boston. The House Rules Committee votes to create a nine member special committee for the inquiry while Woolen trust questions arise from Ohio Democrat Francis. Shoe manufacturers warn of dependence on United Shoe Machinery before Senate Finance on reciprocity.
In Tend May 4 near Dresden Weakly county Jesse Workman a prosperous planter was shot and killed at his door. Bloodhounds from the state prison were sent to follow the trail of the slayer after word of the crime reached Nashville.
Rev. Martin J. Reagan, 57, longtime director of discipline at the University of Notre Dame, died at St. Joseph's Hospital in South Bend. The obituary notes his prominent role in education and his forty years of service to the university.
The Blate commission to administer the new workmen's compensation law gains Charles H. Crownhart of Superior and Prof. John H. Commons of Madison as members. J. D. Beck, state labor commissioner, will be reappointed and serve on the board. Crownheart term ends May 4, 1915. Commons ends May 4, 1918. Salary set at $5,000 annually. Organization to occur after Senate confirmation with plans to implement insurance features by Sept. 1. The board will elect a chairman and appoint an insurance-savvy secretary.
Racine reports the death of William A Hughes a renowned figure in regional railroading born June 5 1837. A telegrapher by trade he worked for North Western Milwaukee Barrie Chicago area and became general agent for Plant system railroads then for Chicago & Eastern Illinois and later served as general agent for Chicago & Rock Island in the years before his death.
Leaders from the assembly and senate discuss a recess from May 20 to January 8, 1912. Supporters argue a pause would allow passage of appropriation bills to tide government until next January, with full funding then. Opponents contend the delay will push work weeks into next year.
The Modern Woodmen of America state convention in Kenosha ended dramatically as the WenKESha camp led by Judge D W Agnew demanded a statement on charges against head officials in Ohio actions. The convention endorsed A N Bort of Beloit for re election as head director, but the camp was deeply divided over the resolution. The next state camp will meet at Fond du Lac.
stringent laws proposed to regulate the storage of powder in Wisconsin will likely force DR. 1. Dupons company to abandon the Pleasant Prairie plant where a major explosion occurred ten months ago.
John Kitta pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the fourth degree and was fined $1,000 and sentenced to four months in the county jail. He had been tried a month earlier for the murder of John Shannon, but the jury disagreed.
Madison report: the assembly defeats Axel Johnson's measure to limit legislative sessions to 100 days as support for the proposal collapses on rising vote in the chamber.
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