Market opens higher amid broad gains on Wall Street
Stocks advance at the opening led by favored issues as buyers push prices up in thin early dealings. Great Northern and Northern Pacific climb with other leaders rising while the market broadens. bonds strengthen and commodity quotes show mixed gains across grains and livestock in New York and Milwaukee trading posts.
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Wheat prices hit new highs on local exchange market
Wheat led gains with May at 1.11 and July at 1.44 per bushel as December matched 1.06. Bulls were aided by Liverpool exchange gains and smaller Northwest receipts, with prices closing steady after a day of profit taking and mixed activity in corn and oats.
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Farmers Institutes Open in Wisconsin in December
The potato Institute at Rio, Columbia County, directed by Supt. George McKerrowly and Stanley Scott, with Prof. A. Whitnem and others, drew enthusiastic attendance. Edith Lyditt and Nettie Griffithe led cooking demonstrations as part of the twelfth annual farmers institute season, opening December 23 and closing March 18 with further cooking sessions at Mondovi and county meetings.
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Water Power Deal Talked at Marinette Meeting
Special report from Marinette notes a meeting of the Iron Mountain Electric Light Company set for December 32. The agenda includes taking action to purchase the Run Falls water power project and related facilities.
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Desertions Drop in U S Army Report for 1908
Washington dispatch notes Gen F C Ainsworth reports desertions fell to 4.6 percent in 1908, below 1901-1907 levels. White troops desert at 4.75 percent vs 0.51 percent for colored. Boise Barracks Idaho reports 16.5 percent. Fourteenth Cavalry highest desertion rate. Third Infantry second. Fifth Cavalry third. Army strength improved with 78 166 enlisted by Oct 15 1908 vs 64 998 prior year. 19 officers retired.
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Fond du Lac Man Ends Life After Mental Distress
A. Le Brosius, 41, former Central Market proprietor on Forest Avenue, Fond du Lac, Wis., killed himself with carbolic acid Thursday night after november 16. Letters found to Mrs. Brosius and W H Coughlin outline motives. authorities blame mental derangement. Also reported: Miss Delia May Henney, daughter of John Henney, married Richard Pick of Chicago in New York. Pick, an author and music critic, will reside in New York for now. bride, a Chicago Musical College graduate, joins husband soon.
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Olsen Arrested Over Sunday Saloon Open in Florence
Wisconsin special from Marinette reports Albert Olsen, Florence town board member, arrested for keeping his saloon open on Sunday. Rev Fathers Biette and L S Sherwin initiated the case. a warrant was issued, then served by the sheriff after a reluctant town marshal refused earlier. Olsen arraigned and adjourned to December 14. clergy vow further action.
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Roosevelts Commission to Halt Wisconsin Hearing
Special to The Northwestern Madison December 4 reports the commission of country life appointed by President Roosevelt will suspend a hearing at the College of Agriculture, University of Wisconsin, on December 12. If most members attend, the panel will include prominent farmers and spouses, ministers, teachers, physicians, and editors from Wisconsin while critics claim the commission neglects well rounded data and favors agricultural instruction.
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Neenah Players Indignant Over Basketball Row
Neenah Wis special report notes indignant players and officials after a canceled or disputed game with Lag Citrine. controversy centers on delayed decisions and a planned rematch with December dates and local officials disputing actions. intrastate tensions include meeting of officers and upcoming anniversary gatherings.
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River in Arkansas Nears Twenty-Six Foot Crest
Pine Bluff Ark December 4 The Arkansas River rose slowly to new crest near twenty six feet threatening the business district. Several small homes east of downtown collapsed into the river and more structures face imminent destruction. Explosions were heard toward Troyes Point as the river overflowed the banks at the point where the city planned to widen the canal.
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Passenger Train Wreck Near Kerr Station Kills Two
A Rock Island passenger train 43 derailed near Kerr's station twelve miles east of Anselty in Arkansas. Two trainmen were killed and two injured. Names appear garbled in the report. officials say no passengers were killed.
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Education bill withdrawn amid protest clashes and confusion
A chaotic scene unfolded as lawmakers withdrew a proposed education bill after heated exchanges. Reporters noted discord among representatives and pauses as the chamber debated procedural steps and potential amendments. No final passage occurred.
Jews Lose Their Lands in City Turmoil
Fragmented clipped dispatch reports that Jews in Marrieg Tome face dispossession as authorities move to seize land under a governor’s order. The shaky text references129 political action, regional officials, and unclear dates amid upheaval in Axnoclard Frese.
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Tobacco War Ends In Cincinnati With Division Of 30 Million Pounds
Independent tobacco manufacturers across the country met in Cincinnati to apportion 30,000,000 pounds of tobacco seized from the equity society. The Independent Manufacturers' Association plans to strengthen its ranks to resist the tobacco trust and will cooperate with planters opposing a new equity pool for 1900.
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Wisconsin Scoops Prizes at Chicago Live Stock Show
Special to The Northwestern reports Wisconsin awards totaling near $1,000 at the International Live Stock exposition in Chicago. Wisconsin entries in sheep and swine claim top premiums, with the college sheep classes showing strong results and several animals earning championships or high placements. The record surpasses prior years as Wisconsin students and faculty gain recognition in fat wether and grand championship divisions.
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Boy Commits Self-Destructive Act in Tragic Death
A thirteen year old boy in Crank Tarorters district died by suicide. Investigators from the Aeteefleen concluded the death resulted from the boy shooting himself with the same weapon used in a prior incident. Authorities are reviewing the circumstances of the case.
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