La Follette resigns as Wisconsin governor in 1905
Governor La Follette resigns to become United States senator, with his resignation filed to take effect January 2. Legislative committees to investigate insurance and the University of Wisconsin are announced, with shifts in member assignments and political maneuvering noted.
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Si.ds
Lenroet
Sizan Aml Bis
Madison
Wis
la Follette
United States
Wisconsin
Waa
Robert M. la Fullette
Muntisen
Wi Dee
Robert M. la Follette
Senate
Robert Mr.La Fellette
Legislatute
Coffland
Clearr
Hia
University
Cleary
Santa Fe Train Wreck Near Reading Kansas
A Santa Fe train wreck occurred at Tradger creek bridge near Reading Kansas at three AM. Train No 17 derailed the tender and several cars. one express car overturned and caught fire. A messenger was killed, and the engineer and two other passengers were seriously injured. other crew remained uninjured or minorly hurt.
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Assasiaie
Kansas City
Aspec
Reading
Kan
Santa Fe
Tradger Creek Bridge
West
Death at Duluth Poor Farm After Christmas Letter Found
R J Hare age 55 died at the county poor farm in Duluth Minnesota. His wife and family live in Geneva Ohio and will have a sorrowful Christmas. He died Saturday at 3 PM in sad circumstances. A letter found after his death requests a return trip to connect with a Chicago train and mentions cousin Robert A Austin at 25 Silver Street. The body remains at the poor farm awaiting wife’s instructions.
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Associated Press
Duluth
Minn
R. J. Hareper
Geneva
Chicago
Robert A. Austin
No. 25
Silver Street
Acting Governor Role Clarified for Lieutenant Governor
Special to The Madison Wisconsin report states that Lieutenant Governor Davidson is entitled to act as governor with full annual pay of 50 dollars. It is uncertain whether he may appoint or exercise duties beyond temporary oversight, though some indication exists from Northwestern references.
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Madison
Wis
Entombed in Tunnel Rescue Efforts Underway
Officials report two workers trapped forty feet in a tunnel under the East River near Long Island City face possible death by suffocation or drowning. Air pumps keep back river water as rescuers dig toward the roof, planning a life shaft and diver access if water rises. Mrs. Gale watches with her four children as the operation continues.
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New York
Geuth
Police Island
East River
Manhattan Island
Long Island City
Ranades
Trai
Alyss
Frank Gale
Fire devastates Reform School building in D C
A reform school near Kingston DC caught fire at 3 AM destroying the main building housing 40 boys. The loss is estimated at 50 000 dollars. Guards and National Reserve officers aided fire crews with no reported deaths and most prisoners helped in the effort. Cause believed to be spontaneous combustion of goods stored on the fourth floor.
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Associated Press
Washington
Reform School
District of Columbia
Kington
Natice
Hungarian Parliament Prorogued Amid Opposition Protests
The Hungarian Parliament met again to prorogue until January by royal decree. Opposition leader Count Albert Appoing and former premier Count Stephen Tisza protested, deeming the move unconstitutional, but sought no obstruction to possible arrangements between crown and nation.
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Tudapest
Hungary
Albert Appoing
Stephen Tisza
Parmiers
Free Trade Bill Advances With Two Exceptions
Washington December report shows the Ways and Means committee favoring a tariff plan admitting all Philippine products free of duty except sugar and tobacco. Sugar and tobacco would pay 25 percent of the Dingley rates until 1909 when they would also become free. Amendments limited warehouse exemptions and added duties on certain goods. Senate and House debates touch Panama canal bonds and quarantine questions.
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Associated Press
Washington
DC. C
House Committee On Ways and Means
United States
House
J Payne
Hit
Gar
Labarcoa
Philippines
VOTH
New York
Dalsell
Penn- Mccleary
Minnesota
Hil
Bowell
Ulinsis
Curtis
California
William Michigan
Wiliams
Missippi
Robertson
Louisiana
Clark
Alissouri
Mbers
Senate
Senate Finance Committee
Canal Hill
Court of Claims
Stanton ZT
Peelle
Indiana
United Sates Court of Claims
Samuel S. Barne
Wivonsin
William A. Huge
Petius
Roll Oa
Genare
Missouri River
Yankton
Olinois
Ellison
Conference Committee
Panama
Aldrich
Secretary of the Interior
Mondell
Wyoming
McCarthy Pushes Federal Insurance Control Amid Dinner Debate
The speech argues for federal oversight of insurance and criticizes state rights limits while referencing a costly dinner for Mrs Bernhardt and remarks about public figures. It mentions Watkins supporting quarantine supervision and remarks about the Byrdes MecCails and Menardys.
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Watkins
MecCails
Menardys
McCarthy
Nebraska
Mre. Bernhardt
Hyde
Sarah Gernhadt
Hummel Case Goes to Jury on Divorce Conspiracy Claim
Abraham Hummel's trial for conspiracy in the Dodges Morse divorce litigation ends with the defense urging the jury to believe Dodge lied about service in the wife's case. The attorneys frame the misdemeanor as a bid to disrupt a marriage, while countering claims of perjury and noting Morse's health and conduct.
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Preas
New York
Abraham H. Hummel
Supreme Court
Dodges Morse
Gaiely
John
Stanchfield
Hummel
Dodge
Nodge
Belove
Delaney
Humme Counse
Mis. Se
New Jersey
Wat Ce
Morse
Janes
P. Morse
Eise
Nicholl
Townsley testifies as Life Association records detailed
Henry Townsley president of the Life Association of America resumes testimony before the Armstrong insurance committee. He describes treasury size at start up, officer salaries, and commissions for his son the secretary. He notes about lid dividend policies and typical premiums and expenses per thousand, with half the business remaining on the books and half lapsing.
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Associated Press
New York
Henury P. Townsley
Life Association of America
Armstrong Insurance Committee
Townsley
C. W. Townsley
George G. van Schack
Central American coffee crop ready for shipment
The Central American coffee crop, about 300000 sacks with nine sacks per ton, is ready for movement. Pacific Mail officials fear railroad congestion on the Panama line may force shipments by water, as Kesmos line steamers and tramp ships could handle overflow.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
Cal
Pacific Mail
Europe
Panama
Atlantic
Colon
Kesmos
Pacific Mall
Panama Railroad
Missionaries Safe Message From Shanghai Bishop Reports Stability
The Rev James W Basnford of the Methodist Episcopal Church with base in Shanghai cables the missionary society reporting calm conditions. Washington notes only routine dispatches from China and indicates no disturbance. The Baltimore is believed to have reached Shanghai and may shelter Americans if needed.
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Associated Press
New York
James W. Basnford
Methilist Episcopal Church
Shanghai
China
Missionary Society of Nn
Washington
Washington, D. C
State Department
Lay
Caneton
Baltimore
Rodgers
Troop Transport Steamers Leave Nagasaki for Wrangling Vias
Four Hamburg American steamers sailed from Nagasaki bound for Viadivootack to transfer troops from the port in Russia, chartered by the Trustan government.
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Associated Press
Tramburg
Banking Turmoil Eases as Depositors Are Paid at Chicago Banks
In Chicago today normal conditions return to banking after yesterday’s Walsh bank suspensions. Depositors line up at the Home Savings Bank awaiting payments. officers organize the crowd and begin rapid payouts. Officials say most deposits in Chicago National and Home Savings should be withdrawn by tomorrow night. Syndicate directors replace former officers to supervise equalization of affairs and payment of claims. Comptroller Ridgely visits the Chicago National Bank to supervise payout operations.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Walsh
Chicago National
Home Savings
National Bank
Home Savings Bank
Savings Bank
Hartford
United States
Morrison
Healey
Chicago National Bank
Caring House Association
C. H. Bosworth
J. F R. Forgan
First National Bank
Orson Smith
Oan and Trust Company
James H. Erkels
Commercial National Bank
Byron L. Smith
Northern Trust Company
Equitable Trust Company
Ridgely
Uva
Washrington
Dover Township farmer’s wife found dead suicide by carbolic acid
Mrs. Gilson aged forty wife of Thomas Gilson a well known Dover Township farmer was found dead in bed in Racine Wisconsin in an apparent suicide. Investigation cites carbolic acid ingestion likely linked to illness as the cause.
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Northwestern
Milwaukee
Wis
Daily News
Racine
Gilson
Thomas
Dover Township
Tragic Shootings End In Fatal Wounding
Chicago Novice bricklayer August Ruchnowicz killed his wife after she refused to return to him. He then shot himself, dying from a self-inflicted wound. The couple had separated two months earlier sparking the tragedy.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Tif
Ruchnowicz
Automobile Victims In Avignon Still in Grave Condition
Avignon France Dec 19 The condition of J W Spalding who was injured in an automobile accident yesterday remains grave The other three injured at the same time are making favorable progress solidifying the group of injured individuals from the incident and their recovery from the injuries sustained
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Associated” Press
Avignon
France
J. W. Spalding
Walck
Talvonia
Roemershof
Riga
Lennawarden Castle
Neenah Taxes Set Total and Ward Values
Neenah Wisconsin city figures show the total tax levy for the year at 379035.82 with general tax set and sewer levy aid. Ward values are listed: First 1243370, Second 1444323, Third 711290, Fourth 3052918. Local notices include awards and visits as residents attend events and people move between cities.
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Neenah
Wis
Keating
Asmount
T. J. Wright
Stevens Point
Odd Fellows’ Lodge
Wright
Bir
Mr. Wright
George McCanna
Beloit
AU Cidl Gardner
Butte
Mont
Albert
Jennie Hildstram
Bear Creek
Skene Imige
Masone
Tulminster
A. W. Krellag
Weary Sherrin
Henry
Herman Hanson
Mader
Joseph Garon
Dunbar
Frank de Laltelle
Milwaukee
Offeer Brando
Bageagre Waron
Kelley & Mason
Lake Shore Road
Nelson Morrison
Pearson
Garratt
Welson
Commission Recommends Reforms for Naturalization
Washington reports the naturalization commission urges stronger safeguards in citizen enrollment. Key proposals include residency intent, English language knowledge, a seven dollar uniform fee, and a thirty day wait before presidential or congressional elections to curb political naturalizations.
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Associated Press
Washington, T. C
Natural Ignition Commission
United States
Guilty Verdicts in South Dakota Land Frauds Case
In St Paul Minnesota on December 1 the jury in the United States court found W T Horenell and Royal B Stearns guilty of land frauds tied to South Dakota lands after deliberating this afternoon.
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Associated Press
St Paul, Minn
United States
W. T. Horenell
Royal
Stearns
South Dakota
Insurgents Take Control as Troops Fall Back in Baltic Crisis
Reports from St. Petersburg and Courland describe insurgent dominance across Latvian provinces with troops besieged and retreating. Mob violence, baronial prisons, and a declared Kharkoff republic highlight a widening rebellion amid scarce reinforcements and fears of Polish uprisings.
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Mueller
St. Petersburg
Baltic
Central
Linevitch
Manchuria
Republic OF Kharkoff
Dorpat
Livonia
Courland
Rien
Wenden
Japan dispatches ships for Shanghai duty in unrest
Tokio reports the cruiser Tanshima and gunboat Dl along with cruiser Aso ordered to Shanghai. From Kure the Heo and other units are sent to reinforce, following disturbances at Shanghai and growing tensions in the region.
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Shanghai
Associated Press
Tokio
Nec
Tanshima
Sassho
Aso
Kure
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Central Committee of the Workmen's Organizations
Moscow
Russia
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