Notable Physician Dr. Confer Dies in His Prime
Dr. F M Center died at 1 pm after a two week illness that began with acute gastritis and progressed to typhoid fever and pneumonia. He endured severe pain, retained clarity of mind, and prepared his will the day before death. Born December 13 1851 in Washington township he trained in Monro Bush Medical College Dayton Green County and was esteemed as a leading surgeon and public spirit in Southern Wisconsin.
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F. M. Center
Janes B. Herrick
Presbyterian Hospital, Chicago
Confer
Wisconsin
State Medical Society
Central Wisconsin Medical Society
Washington Township
Monro
J. G. Hall
Bush Medical College
Dayton
Green County
Republican Victory and Obituary Note for Monroe Leader
A Monroe leader dies after a long legal and professional career with a strong Republican following. He married Carrie Isley in 1863 and left a large family including Frank M. and Robert R, Edina L. Survived by his wife, mother Mary E. Jackson, and brothers J. W. Conter, J. S. Conter, and H. Rud-Billa Conter. Funeral services will be held Friday at 1:30 PM from 324 East Street. ENORMOUS VOTE FOR LA FOLLETTE.
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Monroe
N. A. Loofbouran
Carrie Isley
Frank M
Robert R
Edina L
Munch
J. W. Conter
Ontario
Cal
Conter
Mason Ui'y
Rud -Billa
Freight Conductor Killed at Juda During Descent
Morris P. Dee, a Milwaukee Road freight conductor with thirteen years on the line, died after falling from a ladder while descending to fetch waybills near Juda. He was crushed by the moving train and his body was carried along the depot platform before being recovered. Dee, 30, survived by a wife and a three-year-old daughter, leaves three brothers and three sisters, with one brother a Milwaukee Road engineer. He resided in Janesville and was active in railway and fraternal lodges.
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Morris P, Dew
Milwaukee Road
Inds
Juda
Janesville
D. Ryan & Son
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
Mineral Point
Des
Mineral Point Lodge of
Knights of Pythias
Fir Terrace
McKinley and Roosevelt Win By Divisive Majorities
William McKinley reelected president and Theodore Roosevelt elected vice president by decisive majorities. La Follette likely governor of Wisconsin with a larger majority than McKinley four years ago. Green county reports show McKinley 2097 to Bryan 1772, with a 1228 margin. remaining county returns incomplete.
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William McKigley
United States
Theodore Roosevelt
McKintey
Robert M. la Follette
Wisconsin
McKinley
la Follette
Green County
Bryan
Nome
County Vote Totals Compared With Four Years Ago
The Times presents county election figures in tabular form, comparing current totals with the past four years. The table lists the head of the ticket results and includes the listing used for reference.
President McKinley Cast Ballot in Canton Election
In Canton Ohio on November 6 1900 President William McKinley arrived from Washington to vote. Spectators from both parties stood with uncovered heads as he passed to the polls. Clerk Lyman statewide distributed 12000 official and sample ballots for election day.
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Canton
United States
William McKinley
Washington
Lority
Lyman
Iate
Flameseekers Excursion Rates To Points North
CM and St Ry announce round trip excursion fares at one regular fare plus two dollars for wear and youth. Ticket sales on November 20 and December 4 and 16, with PW Puree listed.
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Flameseekers
Wear
Freight Wreck After Open Switch At Tynesville Yard
An open switch sent an extra freight train of 27 cars and engine 618 into a passenger engine in the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul yard at Tynesville. The passenger engine smashed the round house wall and slid through doors, with debris blocking the track. No injuries, three box cars damaged, investigation blames an open switch.
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Tynesville Yarla
Chicago, Milwaukee & St Paul Railway Company
Geo
Alen
Roy Mead
Monroa
Round House
NOONDAY NUPTIALS MAYNARD WOODLE
Misalda F Woodle and James Maynard married at noon in the Woodle home with Rev George W Case officiating. The bride worn a gray tailored suit with lace. guests and relatives gathered for a quiet home ceremony before a wedding dinner. The groom served in the Spanish American War and works at the government printing office in Washington. They departed for Chicago then Washington to establish their home.
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Maynard—Woodle
Misalda F. Woodle
James
Maynard
Shallsburg
L. A. Woodle
Geo. W. Case
M. &. Church
Woodle
Monroe High School
Co. H
Co. D
Wixcongin
Jacksonville
Fla
Washington
D. C
Chicago
Tthe Graou
J. B.shupson
Bhullsburg
A. H. Jencks
J. H. Gillette
Galena
Geo. Doty
Edgerton
W. R. Skinner
Brodhead
John Garner
President McKinley to Learn Election News at Home
Canton Ohio reports anticipated election results as President McKinley awaits word by private wire at his residence. Special telegram notes that the world watches the presidential outcome with keen interest as results arrive tonight.
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Canton
McKinley
Mrs J S Confer Dead In Chicago After Cancer Operation
Mason City man J S Confer learned of his brother Dr F M Confer’s death in the city and of his wife Mrs Confer’s passing in Chicago. Mrs Confer, 47, died at Augustana Hospital after an eighteen pound cancer removal. Sheriff Confer of Cerro Gordo county, the Enlettte parents now in Chicago, formerly of Monticello, mourn the double loss.
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J. S. Confer
Mason City
F. M. Confer
Confer
John Enlette
Chicago
Monticello
Green County
Cerro Gordo County
Wisconsin Victory Shows La Follette Landslide Triumph
Wisconsin voters backed Robert M. La Follette in a sweeping Republican landslide. Defeated opponent L Bowrich of Kenosha sent cordial congratulations as La Follette and his wife prepared for a Chicago trip. Final totals unclear, but early estimates placed national and state margins around 100,000. Democrats likely lost most state offices and Senate seats. Assembly gains for Democrats minimal.
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RB. M. la Folletta
Bowrich F
Kenosh
Robert M. LaFollette
Chicago
Madison
Wisconsin
Bryant
Republican Abate Central Committee
Warden
Democratic State Central
Clect la Vollette
H. T. Weed
Winnebago
Michael A. Tacubs
Dodge
Hawaii Election Sparks Local and Territorial Tickets
San Francisco telegram reports Hawaii cannot vote for president but Republicans Democrats and independents field full local and territorial tickets. Voter turnout estimates around 15,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Hawaii
Voting in Porto Rico sparks high excitement and risk of bloodshed
In San Juan on November 1 the Porto Rican election draws intense public interest as federal party leaders oppose the U.S. Republican ticket and align with U.S. Democrats. Mrs. Chas. A. Booth departed for Bethany Missouri for a several week visit with friends.
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Snealal
San Juan
Porto Rico
Federal
United States
Chas. A. Booth
Bethany
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