Taft's Message Urges End to Corporate Regulation Push
President Taft's annual message to Congress calls for enforcing existing laws and economy in administration, opposes broad new regulation, and supports fortifying the Panama Canal with a large appropriation. He favors a permanent tariff board, ship subsidies, postal savings banks, and civil service extension to diplomatic posts, with caution on tariff revisions until a new Congress convenes.
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Supreme Court
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Robert E. Peary
Secretary of the Navy
Peary
Bureau of Health
Southern Pacific Railway
Imperial Valleys
California
Enis Island
Jack Abernathy in Trouble
Charges against United States Marshal Jack Abernathy, longtime hunting companion of Colonel Roosevelt, have been investigated by a Justice Department special agent and are now with Attorney General Wickersham. The attorney general will not discuss the subject. Abernathy holds a presidential appointment with one year remaining in his term. The charges are not political.
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Washington, D. C
United States
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Wickersham
Abernathy
Sleepers near death as warehouse fire breaks out
A fragile report describes a warehouse fire at Reichschild involving paper mills and a warehouse in Wautai. The structure burned rapidly. casualties are implied but details are uncertain while residents act quickly to contain the blaze.
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Reichschild
Cape Na SD
Man Dies in Suspected Domestic Shooting at Home
Special to Te Nortinesses reports a Green Bay man died at his home in a suspected shooting. Authorities say he shot himself with a shotgun after a dispute over finances. The man left behind a wife.
Green Bay saloonkeepers jailed for selling liquor to Indians
A Green Bay special to the Journal reports fifteen Green Bay saloonkeepers were arrested on charges of selling liquor to Menominee Indians. They were sent to Milwaukee to face federal court. It marks the second such arrest spree after five prior cases. A closing line notes a boy gains more experience than pleasure from his first cigar.
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Journal
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Green Bar
Supreme Court Grants City Charitable Trust in Oshkosh Gift
Madison December 6 The Wisconsin Supreme Court upholds Mrs Helen A Beach's will creating a public charitable trust for the Orville Beach Memorial Manual Training School in Oshkosh. The city may own bonds to fund the project and maintain the school, but proceeds must align with the gift's purpose. The ruling also addresses Bancroft on the ballot and advertising contracts with the Milwaukee Sentinel.
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Supreme Court
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Oshkosh
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Bancroft
Levi RK. Bancroft
Tormey
Milwaukee Sentinel
Ny Wth
Funeral plans and disputes swirl around Mrs Eddy’s death
Chicago dispatch reports George W. Grover of Lead South Dakota and relatives traveling to attend Mrs Mary Baker Eddy’s funeral. He says there is no contest of the will, while directors named by Eddy anticipate funeral arrangements. The service at the mansion is expected to follow Christian Science Church practices with readings by Judge Clifford Smith.
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Church Service Highlights Hume Soloist and Possible Remarks
The text notes Mrs H M Hume as soloist at the mother church and mentions a possibleJudse Smith remarks. The service will close with the readtice of the Scientist statement of being and the benediction. Only her relatives and church officials will be present.
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Police arrest Evil Eye members in Chicago linked case
Milwaukee authorities report the arrest of John Howard and Gustave Pohl tied to the Evil Eye association in Chicago. A woman claims the men tried to persuade her husband to commit burglaries. A membership certificate for Howard includes an oath to the death penalty for betrayal, signed Michael creara and attested by Duke Mor ran, with Howant’s number listed on the roll.
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Gustave Pohl
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Howard
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Mor‘ran
Howant
Big blaze hits Menominee and Evansville factories
Fire nearly destroys Leisen and Menen brewing plant in Menominee Michigan with an estimated loss of 734 thousand dollars covered by insurance. In Evansville Indiana a separate blaze at the H Fendrich cigar factory and nearby buildings caused about 764 thousand dollars in damage with numerous blocks affected and the Fendrich plant described as the state’s largest cigar factory.
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Marinette
Wis
Leizen & Hennes Brewing Company
Menemnee
Mich
Evansville
Ind
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Main Street
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Postal Telegraph Company
American Express Company
Harnischfazer Shoe Company
Ernest Knodel
Aaloan
Mark Gross Tailoring Establishment
Bray
Fendrich Cigar Factory
More Churches Needed in Wisconsin Conference
A Wisconsin Baptist report to a interdenominational conference highlights many parishes with few or no churches. Rev D W Hulburt cites 1006 townships not overchurched, 1400 destitute fields, and counties with severe church shortages including Lincoln and Jackson.
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D. W. Hulburt
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Calumet
Clark
Columbia
Dodge
Fond du Lac
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Wisconsin Banking Report Shows Growth and Decline
A Wisconsin banking report as of November compares to August, noting growth in accounts subject to check amid a rising state bank activity. It highlights a large total capital and undivided earnings, with expenses and a feature on Milwaukee campaigns and candidates Julius Holland and others.
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Wis
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Sioner
Mutual Savings Banks
Wisconsin
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Julius Holland
Retus
Dietz Pleads Not Guilty in Wisconsin Murder Case
Hayward Wisconsin December 1 John Dietz pled not guilty to the charge brought by deputy Sheriff Oscar Harp. The defense sought a December 12 trial postponement but declined to state readiness. Affidavits of prejudice were filed against Judge Wickham and most Wisconsin judges. Wickham accepted the affidavit and the case may be reassigned.
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Dee
John Tietz
Hattie Dietz
Leslie Tietz
Fathem
Jexde
Sherif Oscar Harp
Wickham
Wisconsin
Steward Grants Parade Permit for Garment Strike
Chicago police Chief Steward issued a permit for a garment workers parade and demonstration, with an expected 50 000 participants and four inspectors overseeing security. Mayor Busse urged renewed talks, as 15 000 mourners attended a striker funeral after a watchman shot a worker.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Busse
Bin
Cat Sets Fire To House In West Side Tenement
A stray cat disturbed by a storm toppled a heavy object from a fire escape, igniting a blaze that sent all residents fleeing into the street. Firefighters fought the flames but the event caused widespread tenant panic and brief chaos as the fire was brought under control.
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Associed Press
New York
Manitowoc Legislature Pushes Power to Regulate Streets
Milwaukee dispatch reports Wisconsin lawmakers consider bills to widen council authority over street improvements sewer district consolidation in second class cities and public utility taxation. The move aims to grant municipalities greater control and funding flexibility amid ongoing urban development.
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Wis
Wisconsin
Manitowoc
Milwaukee City Debates Water Works Sale to State
Milwaukee residents push municipal ownership as Manitowoc dispatch reports the city council votes to seek railroad commission approval to condemn and take over the water works plant, ending a decade of agitation and aiming to preserve public control of water services.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Wisconsin
Manitowoc
State Railroad Commission
Protests Plan Against County Tax Assessment
A formal protest will be filed with the state tax commission against the extended assessment of the county. The council has authorized councilman Carl Hasen to present before the committee, which may approve a reassessment of the entire county.
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Embitman-Elert
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Milwaukee to Test Dog License Law in City Action
The city will test the dog license law by an action against twenty two dog owners who have neglected or refused to pay the $2 license required under the ordinance.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Bec
Manitowoc
Factional Fight Over Kuestermann Seat In North West
Democrats and Republicans rally behind Gustav Kuestermann Green Bar to win a certificate of election amid a potential contest by Thomas Konop. County officials paused thirty four ballots while counting split tickets, signaling broad belief Kuestermann holds a majority and should receive the seat. The Democratic House awaits the outcome to act fairly if a contest arises.
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Bonfire Celebration Near Oshkosh High School Campus
Students and civic groups plan a bonfire on Arch Street campus to celebrate the settlement of a Maregus case. Community leaders donate wood and aim to boost city pride and high school football momentum this season.
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Buckstall
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Announcer Introduces New Candidates
A press report notes a June candidates event revealing William Dawsen of Minnesota as a new entrant. The fragment hints at multiple contenders and a staged political announcement.
Postal Service Needs Explain by Washington Officials
Brief AP item notes Washington officials urge congressional support to appropriate funds for postal service expansion. Statement by Postmaster General and assistant postmaster general outlines needs across branches and regional offices.
Larabbee to Name Kenyon for Doliver Seat
State Senator Frederick Larabbee of Fort Dodge said he will present the name of Assistant Attorney General W. W. Kenyon of Fort Dodge to the Iowa legislature as a candidate for the unexpired term of the late Senator Doliver.
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Maines
Frederick Larabbee
Fort Dodge
Kenyon
Iowa
Doliiver
Blizzard Sweeps Atlantic Sea Board and Kentucky Snow
A Tennessee origin blizzard moved eastward crossing the Atlantic sea board sweeping lower Chesapeake Bay and Virginia into heavy snow and freezing temperatures. Four ocean steamships anchored in New York Harbor due to gale winds as snow delayed traffic and strained municipal relief. Kentucky endures one of the heaviest snowfalls in years while railroads report disruptions and a head on collision near Newark, Delaware injuring three.
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Senate to Act on Nominations in Washington
Washington December 5 Associated Press reports the senate will act on a batch of nominations sent in May including John W. Garrett of Maryland to serve in Venezuela and Charlie S. Wilson of Maine for secretary at Treme Italy. Additional names include Frederick W. Sour to solicitor general and Julius S. Starr and E H. Ransh for Western Louisiana posts.
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Senate
John W. Garrett
Stariiand
Venezuela
Charlie S. Wilson
Maine
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Italy
Frederick Wsouri
Alea
Ames
Eax
Julius S. Starr
Peoria
E H. Ranh
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Western
Louisiana
Alexander
Verani
Jesse W. Bonner
Garrett
Paltimor
Rome
Wilson
Banzer
Missy
Clarrett
Fire Threat Near Marion Office Buildings
A Marion report describes a fire endangering local offices including The Marion Star and The Marion Mirror. Fire crews battled a blaze that damaged a brick building and threatened nearby structures as flames threatened to spread.
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Marion
Tod
Uhens
Rinrion Star
Iaron Mirror
Dene
Speer
Skating at the Park Ice Proclaimed Safe and Clear
Park Keeper Edward Bursert, North Park superintendent, says inner lagoon ice is clear and ready for skating after snow removal. The lagoon measures about 200 feet square with ice roughly six inches thick. Outer lagoon is larger but not suitable for skating and harbor entrance remains hazardous.
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