West Point Board Calls for Wide Reforms in 1901 Report
The annual Board of Visitors report on the United States Military Academy, issued by the Government Printing Office, urges major improvements including rebuilding, better accommodations, revised admission rules, expanded language study, a librarian, diversified drills, coastal and mountain batteries, and a modest pay raise for cadets. It highlights successful discipline, declares hazing eradicated, and urges Congress to fund these needs to keep West Point a national and world prestige institution.
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Republic
Camp Griffin militia seeks new rifle range facilities
Since the recent Camp Griffin marksmanship showing Co A ranks seventh among state militia, members call for better range facilities next spring. They seek a free clear practice area, ample for skirmish firing and fixed distance work, appealing to citizens for a suitable site and a subslgal donation. Also reported: a successful musical evening led by Mrs Upham and the Ladies Travel Class. rural delivery changes as Bryce McMullen retires due to ill health. John Brandt to likely be appointed. Clyde Elvis to continue delivering mail until replacement is named.
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Co. A
Camp Griffin
Bryce McMullen
John Brandt
Department
Clyde Elvis
Boer Soldier Wuest Finds Work at Upham Logging Camp
The article tells of John Wuest, a Boer soldier who fought with Gen Cronje, refused to swear allegiance to England, and emigrated to America ten months ago. With only 20 cents, he reached Marshfield and found work at an Upham logging camp in Athens. He is bright, multilingual, and once educated for the priesthood, now sharing his accounts with local pupils as part of an ongoing literary and gymnasium program at the school.
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South Africa
England
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Cronje
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Qoem
Dom Upham
Wuest
Kruger
Ed Paine Fights Off Highway Robber After Night Run
Ed Paine reports a lone highwayman attempted a hold up near Gus Tafson's place on the way back from the 11 30 Northwestern train. The assailant waved a lantern and brandished a club, Ed spurred his horses and narrowly avoided the robber in a quiet street encounter. Football Thanksgiving Day features a high school vs Company A game, with a military ball to follow. John Seubert notes a ten pin match between Marshfield and Athens set for Richardson's alleys Saturday night, likely three games with highest total points winning, starting about 7 30.
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Gustafson
Company A
John Seubert
Edgar
Athens
Richardson's Alleys
County Board Appoints Cochran Supervisor of Assessment
The county board at the annual session elected Attorney J. W. Cochran of Grand Rapids as supervisor of assessment by a 23 to 13 vote on first ballot. The pay is four dollars per day with expenses. A plan to end the county system for poor relief was approved, moving toward town responsibility and possible relocation of the poor house. A three member committee was authorized to study moving the grounds to a central location and to secure options on suitable lands. Dexter township was formed from the west half of its parent, creating the new town of Liles. The Marshfield News was awarded county map duties at public expense. The session adjourned sine die at 5:50 PM.
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Grand Rapids
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J. A. Gaynor
Dutiehe
Old Town
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Harry Thomas
Sherry
James Tallant
Comee
Dexter
Liles
Marshfield News
Northwestern line progress and December trains planned
Crews ballasting the Northwestern line between here and Grand Rapids have progressed well in favorable weather and expect to finish Saturday. Regular trains will be ready by December 1. A winter schedule may include two trains daily each way, but exact service awaits officials. Trains currently run Grand Rapids to Princeton in twelve hours.
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