Wisconsin items mix fines taxes and reform in 1907
The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railway faces a $20000 fine for illegal rebates. Wisconsin bills limit saloons per population and empower districts to block licenses. San Francisco mayor Schmitz faces potential five year term. A Texas court hits Waters-Pierce Oil hard. Wisconsin teachers gain a state agency with a $2 membership, and rail rate debates draw political heat.
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Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
Texas Court
Waters-Pierce Oil Company
Standard Oil Company
Wisconsin
Commissioner of Labor and Industrial Statistics
Madison
Wis
Assembly powers on railroad fares and public utilities
The piece questions what data the railroad commission lacks to set passenger fares and asserts that if the legislature can set passenger rates it can set freight and other public utility charges under the new framework. It argues for legislative competence in rate setting.
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America
San Francisco
Japan
Commission
State Tax Commission
Railroad Commission
Milwaukee Progess
Chandler Sees La Follette as Key in Roosevelt Policy Debate
Washington Times notes former Senator William E Chandler backs La Follette as the logical successor to Roosevelt policies. He cites La Follette's early push for railroad regulation and government control of capitalization, praising his reform record and predicting New England may shift toward the Wisconsin leader. The piece also covers Princeton students visiting the De Pue zinc plant and management restricting access amid new plant improvements and patent protections.
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Chandler
Washington Times
William E. Chandler
the Times
Indianapolis
la Follette
New Hampshire
Roosevelt
LaFollette
Times
New England Railroad
Senate
New England
Congress
Wisconsin
Union stance and LaSalle plant details amid shop notes
The article notes unionization possibilities at various plants with Matthieson & Hegeler in LaSalle described as non union and open to the public. A shop anecdote recounts a woman buying potatoes with a flour sack containing holes and embroidery, while F C Ludden plans a retail coal business with ready shields and tall coal grades.
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Matthieson & Hegeler
LaSalle
F. C Ludden
Steer Falls Down Old Mine Shaft. Found After Two Weeks
A steer owned by T. Splane of East Galena disappeared for fourteen days before being recovered at the bottom of a shaft. The animal had no water or feed during the sheltering period but appeared only slightly worsened upon rescue.
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Galena
T. Splane
East
Printing on postal cards requires furnished cards
The article notes a local decision that those requesting printing on postal cards must supply the actual cards due to the burdens of charging and collecting. The policy aims to simplify the process and improve handling for all involved.
Not Going out of Business Lighten Stock Special
The note advertises a two week sale to lighten stock including buggies wagons and cultivators at 25w2 North Trewebk.
Notice to Settle Linden and Branger Credit Claims
Notice to all parties owing Linden and Branger a drug firm to settle promptly and for any with an account to present it. Signed by Linden and Branger.
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Linden & Branger
Anyoie
N. H. Linden
F. W. Branger
Notice of Final Settlement for Jerusha Harris Estate
Wisconsin Iowa County Court will hear J B Reynolds executor’s application for final settlement and the will’s interpretation on June 6, 1907. Public notice requires publishing this notice three weeks in the Point Tribune newspaper. County Judge Aldro Jenks signed the order, Dodgeville Wis June 4 1907.
Notice of Final Settlement in Inestate Estate
Iowa County Court in Dodgeville sets August 6 1907 for hearing the application of George W Clayton administrator of Elizabeth Clayton estate for examination count and assignment of residue to lawful heirs. A copy of the order will be published in Mineral Point Tribune for three weeks prior to the hearing. Judge Aldro Jenks. Attorney J B Reynolds.
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State OF
Wisconsin
Iowa
Dodgeville
Said
George W. Clayton
Elizabeth Clayton
Mineral Point Tribune
Ws Aldro Jenks
J. B. Reynolds
Notice to Hear Petition for Administration in Dodgeville
In Iowa County Wisconsin probate court a special term will hear Helena Viredax’s petition to appoint an administrator for Charles Viredaz of Mineral Point. Public notices will run in the Mineral Point Tribune for three weeks prior to June 25 1907. Aldro Jenks County Judge dated Dodgeville May 28 1907. Fiedler Fiedler attorneys.
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QSATE
Wisconsin
Iowa
Said
Court House
Dodgeville
Astella Cushin
Elbeth Davies
Iowa County
Aldro Jenks
Elizabeth Davies
Fiedler & Fiedler
Charles Viredaz
Mineral Point
Stumois
Piedler & Fiedler
P.O
Iowa Co
Wis
Rewey
Fiedler & Fiedler, Plaintin’s Attorneys
Notice to Creditors and Estate Proceedings in Dodgeville
Notice to creditors of William Perry and Margaret Davis, estates in Dodgeville Wisconsin. Courts set deadlines for claims in December 1907 and January 1908 with examinations at the County Judge's office. Also includes a partition suit in Iowa County with defendants named and a summons for appearance.
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State OF
Wisconsin
Iowa
Willian Perry
William Perry
David Brown
J. B. Reynolds
Dodgeville
Aldro Jenks
Long established Mineral Point salon with top hairdressing
The long running Mineral Point establishment remains the best and most popular of its kind. It is elegantly equipped and employs first class workmen who guarantee satisfactory service to every customer. Ladies' hairdressing and trimming receive special attention.
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Mineral Point
Weather Sparks a Bride to Ride to Love
Edith laments a ruined engagement after a storm confines her, recalling letters from Richard Copeland. She rides out, tears free her, and a sudden resolve to call him rises as she nears his home, hoping to mend what weather and pride split.
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Edith
Richard
Richard Copeland
Fay
Ginger
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Oficen Mineral Point
New York
Hughes
Schmitz
Adams Express Company
the Tribune
de Pue
Princeton
New Jersey Zinc Company
la Salle
Tribune Parons
White Market
Stratman’s
Dodgeville, Wis
F.W, Stratman
Calvert Spensley
Phil. Allen
F.E. Hanscom
First National Bank
C. W. Mellhon
R. J. Penhallegon
J. H. Vivian
J. L. Gray
James Brewer
W. P. Gundry
F. B. Brewer, M. D
Dr. Brewer
United States
Brewer
M. D
Chicago Ave
Evanston, Illinois
BR. Brewer
U. S. Hotel
State OF Wisconsin
Probats
Iowa County Court
Podgeville
J.B. Reynolds
Jerusha Harris
See ‘Point
Said County
State OF Wisconsin-Iowa
Margaret Davis
O. Gi. Rewey
Belne
Siowa County
Ure
Ben Drew
Jane Drew
Susan Landers
John Drew
Mary Ann Hawkins
Charles Ball
Lyvian Ball
Thomas Ball
Mary Jane Ball
Mary Ann Dennis
Charlotte Sheppard
William Joseph Drew
Ericn Jane May
Ells
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