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Newspaper
Monroe Weekly Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1906
Page
7
The piece argues greatness stems from studying human structure, history, and moral development. It cites Dean Shaler and contrasts naturalist, historian, and moralist roles, warning against elevating teachers above humanity and urging fellowship with mankind.
Census figures from Washington put the United States total wealth in 1904 at 106.88 billion dollars, with a projected 116 billion today. The Troy News notes this makes the U S the richest by a wide margin, doubling its nearest rival and outpacing other major nations. Britain, France, Germany, Russia, Austria Hungary, Italy and Spain are listed with lower totals. The United States is also growing faster than any other country.
Havelock Ellis describes an Aragonese peasant who jumps from a train to study a complex French agricultural machine. The observer notes his intense focus and earnest search for meaning, while warning that Spaniards may discard traditional ties in their pursuit of novelty.
A new American offshoot of a European scheme incorporates in New Jersey as The Trans Alaska Siberian Railway Company to build a 3750 mile main line from Alaska to Siberia with 2250 miles of branches including a tunnel under the Bering Strait. Backers are said to have money and faith in a plan long viewed as chimerical.
A duchess faces mounting debts with her father refusing to bail her out. He clings to the old proverb economy is wealth and stands firm despite strain on family finances. His son in law wears a ducal coronet yet receives no rescue.
Officials hunt the boy thief whose alleged crime dampens spirits of young readers and may curb dreams of following his footsteps. community concern rises as authorities pursue clues in the case.
Blacklock, a wealthy financier, wrestles with desire, pride, and social danger as he pursues a woman outside his world. He schemes to gain influence at clubs and markets while facing warnings from Langdon and Sam about risks and loyalties.
The speaker seeks to align with high standing by joining a premier club. He asks Sam Ellersly to secure a Travelers Club membership to meet influential business contacts. Ellersly doubts the possibility, noting the club's exclusivity and the speaker's challenge.
Philip Lentz aged 177 years and a longtime Kenosha businessman and three time city clerk died in Chicago at Alexian Brothers hospital after a long illness from stomach cancer. A native of Bittburg Germany he fled after supporting revolutionists and became a prominent German resident and grocery operator and Democratic party figure in Kenosha.
Fred Ring a past grand master of Wisconsin Freemasons died at his La Crosse home. He had worked for the Milwaukee road in the city, served as city controller, and was employed at the Batavian bank at the time of his death.
Heber Helm, a farmer southwest of Janesville, suffered a string of fires on Thanksgiving night and the following nights. The tobacco shed, barn, hay and grain, four cows and harness, farm implements, and finally the house with its contents were destroyed. Officials deem the blazes mysterious and the losses nearly ruinous for the Helm couple.
After hearing the evidence, Justice Luchsinger dismissed the state libel charge against Emery A Odell. County Judge Becker presided, ruling the article privileged and the evidence insufficient to show probable commission of the offense.
J C Clarke a well known figure in the Wisconsin river valley died at Wausau. A North Wales native born on the Isle of Anglesea he came to Wisconsin in 1834 and piloted hundreds of lumber rafts down the Wisconsin and Mississippi rivers. He once flourished but suffered business reverses and served several terms in the state legislature.
Mrs. Hattie Politz of Milwaukee learns her husband, missing for months, survived a California ranch after she buried his supposed body in Oshkosh. He had believed her dead as well. He was injured in the Frisco earthquake and was found alive.
Albert Harper, an employee at the Dragnois shell crushing plant in Prairie du Chien, was severely burned when oil spilled on his clothing ignited by a lit torch while he filled a tank with gasoline. Fellow workers rescued him as flames engulfed his face and hands.
Milwaukee mourns Herman Nunnemacher a lifelong resident and prominent citizen who died at St. Marys hospital from heart failure in Milwaukee.
La Crosse reports that David Wallace, a pioneer contractor in the northwestern states, died aged 74. He was well known across the region for his long career and contributions to development in the area.
Osceola mourns the death of former Osceola resident Fred Vincent, reported from Dickenson North Dakota. The notice notes his passing and location of death.
The Madison and Interurban Traction company reported gross receipts of 127057.31 dollars for its first year, up 20899.90 from the prior year. The line spans 11.39 miles, with 10.29 miles inside Madison city limits.
Kenosha school plan names the new West side facility the Edward Bain school to honor the late citizen. The board of education approved the naming after Bain's memory and community contributions.
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