Newmarket by election yields Liberal gain in MP seat
London dispatch reports the Newmarket by election to fill the Harry McCalmont vacancy in the House of Commons resulted in a Liberal victory. D Nose led Liberal with 104 votes to Kussey Conservative, while Mr Rose tours and Mrs Rose used motor propulsion in campaigning. The piece notes betting reform debates and a King Edward relation discussion, plus a Madrid gold coinage proposal.
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Associated Press
London
Newmarket
House of Commons
Harry McCalmont
Foltus Co
D. Nose
Kussey
Stose
Sporting
Iocal
Rose
Mr. Rose
Montre
Sir John Rose
Prince of Wales
Edward
Lord Dunraven
Dunraven
Venezuela
Pretender Enters Fez Amid Moroccan Crisis
Jan. 3 dispatchs report the Moroccan throne pretender has entered Fez and was well received. A Tangier letter quotes the sultan admitting defeat and vowing punishment for rebels. Madrid cites Tangier telegrams claiming the situation grows more serious as Fez holds 11,000 troops and unrest spreads.
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Tangier
Morocco
Madrid
Fez
Collision in Canada on Grand Trunk rails injures crew
On the Grand Trunk railroad near the Merston tunnel just west of St Catharines a Chicago bound express train collided injuring multiple crew members. The light engine detached badly damaged engines and cars, with fireman Desanit and engineers Ruckpitt Duke and fireman Horn- Ing listed among the seriously injured.
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Associated Prest
St. Catharines
Grand Trunk Railroad
Mersitlon Tunnel
Chicago Express
Daggare Cara
Hamilton
Desanit
Ruckpitt
Duke
Horn- Ing
Collision injures listed in brief train incident report
A collision occurred leading to bruises and scratches with the cause not known. The Passenger train halted at Merrittton and was not under full headway at impact, avoiding a worse outcome.
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Mere Ritton
Anarchist Proclamation Seized in Barcelona
Police seize a proclamation issued by Argentine merchants directed at Vice President Sefor Quirno Cogni, currently in Barcelona. The motive cited is the expulsion of anarchists from Argentina, part of an crackdown linked to unrest surrounding the vice president.
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Barcelona
Spain
Jan. S
Sefor Quirno Cogni
Argentina
King George III Weakens as Doctors Treat With Quinine
King George III shows signs of a faltering condition with an irregular pulse and low heart action. Physicians are administering quinine while the monarch’s temperature fluctuates. The notable illness comes as the king persisted in state duties despite declining health.
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Associated Press
Dresien
Gaxony
King George
Baldwin
San Francisco
E. J. Baldwin
EF. Jackson
Vanderbilt
New York
Cornelius Vanderbitts
Will Buy Railroad Receiver Sale In Canada
A New York syndicate formed by The World plans to bid at the receiver's sale on January 20 for the Broakele Weetpert and Sault Ste. Marie railroad in Canada. The line, in operation since 1832, spans forty five miles.
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Assosiatet Press
New York
E.ys the World
Idaho
Africa
Australia
Volcano Lights Night Sky Across Central America
Corinto Nicaragua reports that the Santiago volcano near Granaga shoots fire and lights the sky at night, with nearby Mongiumbe and Isaloo volcanoes similarly erupting. Gustemole fears Atitlan may erupt, pumice strewn along the coast. In Chile five volcanoes in Lianguihue erupt actively, none yet causing damage, per Valparaiso dispatch.
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Br Associated Press
Corinto
Nicaragua
San Francisco
Santiago
Granaga
Mongiumbe
Isaloo
Salvador
Gustemole
Atitlan
Santa’ Merix
Chile
New York
Lianguihue
Herald
Valparaiso
Death of Mrs Koplitz at 27 in Otter Street
Mrs Koplitz wife of Jacob B Koplitz of Simpson Koplitz died Friday evening at 8 15 due to a complication of diseases. She was 27, daughter of Mr and Mrs Nicholas Victoria of 192 Otter Street. Survived by father mother husband one child and a brother Frank J Victoria and sister Miss Katherine Victoria. Funeral Tuesday at nine from St Marys Church on Merritt Street.
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Neo. Koplitz
Otterstreet
Jacob B. Koplitz
Simpson
Katherine Victoria
St. Mary’s Church
Merritt Street
Five-Men Bank Robbery At Abingdon Vault Sealed by Bombs
Five men entered the First National Bank of Abingdon early this morning, bound and gagged the night watchman, and calmly opened the vault. They blew open the vault with thirteen charges of dynamite before reaching the cash, then escaped.
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Associated Pram
Gaimbure
First National Bank of
Abingaon
Death in Winneconne Wisconsin
Mrs Rickie died Friday morning at sixty years of age from consumption in Winneconne Wisconsin The funeral will be Sunday afternoon from the residence with Rev C S Johnson officiating The obituary mentions a husband and relatives.
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Winneeconne
Wis
Mra
Rickie
Rev. C
Johnson
Germans Leave Shanghai for Home
German troops stationed in Shanghai depart for home, marking the complete evacuation of the port by German forces. The move closes a chapter for the garrison in Shanghai as the expatriate presence diminishes.
Miss Dunlap Acquitted by Jury in Murder Trial
Associates Precay Alda Wt and Jane report that Miea Tong Dan Yap was acquitted by the jury in the murder trial of Pool. The trial concluded with a verdict of not guilty, ending the case on a day noted in local court records.
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Precay Alda
Jane
Miea Tong Dan- Yap
Marcer
Alii! Pool
Jory
Yy Weloce
Boday
Allegations of fraud and intimidation in 14th general assembly contests
Denver dispatch reports secretary of state challenging every Democratic member whose seat wasn’t previously contested. Allegations include false and misleading literature aimed at swaying voters from Republican to Democratic ticket. Ohio report notes Gen Charles Dick not running for governor and supporting the party’s nominee.
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Associated Prona
Denver
Col
Atate
House
Senate
Fourteenth General Assembly
Warloug
Akron
Charles I
Thin Tims
The
Nomines
Neenah Man Chosen for State Office Posts
Madison Jan 3 W I Houser secretary of state elect has named a slate of assistants and clerks. J W Stone of Reedsburg will be assistant secretary of state and C K Lush of La Crosse chief clerk. E A Hartmann of Manitowoc printing clerk, G A Pout of Madison mailing clerk, John Lorigan of Necedah shipping clerk. G R Howlett of Waukesha County bookkeeper, J H Healy of Neenah notary and QO G Rewey of Iowa County added. John T Lee of Madison will be assistant. Bookkeepers salaries cut from 1800 to 1490. a new clerkship created to fund Mrs Michael Kaufman of Madison with 600 saved. H J Herbeck retained as bookkeeper for a month Tim Murphy of Marinette county becomes notarial clerk replacing Capt J H McNeel Fond du Lac US corporation clerk T Walker Rhinelander to supplant W J Betts Superior.
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Northwestern
Madison
Wis
W. 1. Houser
J. W. Stone
Reetsburg
C. K. Lush
la Crosse
E. A. Hartmann
Manitowee
G. A
Michael Kaufman
H. J. Herbeck
Tim Murphy
Marinette County
J. H. McNeel
Fond du Lac
US Corporation
T. Walker
Rhinelander
W. J. Betts
Superior
Rubber strike ends in Chicago relief for workers
Rubber workers and unions settled a two month strike that had shut Morgan and Wright and Mechanical Rubber plants, with 1200 jobs affected. Agreement favors older workers during slack periods and routine transfers, work to resume next week. Nine hour day adopted in Portland iron works, wages unchanged from ten hour day.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Rubber Workers
Morgan and Wright
The
Mechanical Rubber Company
Portland
Ore
Bluff Slid Crushing Capital Brewing Building
An overnight sand slide from a fifty foot bluff near Olympia Washington demolished the Capital Brewing bottling plant. The cliff edge imperils the office building and nearby Catholic church while residents fear further collapse and seek safety. Officials warn of imminent danger as debris continues to fall.
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Aey Associated Presa
Olympia
Wast
Capital Brewing Company
Edet
Loaded for Bandits
El Paso officials learned an attempted pay car robbery was planned at Strauas station on the Southern Pacific near El Paso. The car was to be tied up at Lordsburg New Mexico and a special escort was sent, but late reports offered no confirmation of the shot or attempt.
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Associated Prean
el Paso
Texas
Southern Pacific
Strauas
Lordsburg
N. M
Officinla
Mad dog scare shocks Marehfeld community
In Marehfeld Wisconsin January 5 a mad dog ran at large causing alarm. Genoree Kiefer, a harborer, was attacked and his clothing torn but he escaped with no serious wounds. The dog was shot. Three other dogs suspected of infection were quarantined.
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Marehfeld
Wile
Genoree Kiefer
Tha
Car Ferry Safe After Grounding at Manitou Island
Fankfort Michigan January 2 The Ann Arbor car ferry No 1 ran aground on Manitou Island but entered harbor safely with twenty two cars aboard. Crews feared hull damage as officials assessed inflated bows and potential breach. Additionally High School contractors today formally notified the city of the completion of the structure.
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Fankfort
Mich
Ann Arbor
Manitou Island
Teta
Ube
Ex-Governor Hoard faces political setback
A Wisconsin political clash widens as ex Governor William Hoard and Congressman Herman Dahio align briefly to back Adams against Dahte and Ladtech. In Fort Atkinson Gen. G W Burchard loses post to R J Hunter, a Jefferson County furniture dealer, signaling a blow to Hoard.
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Milwaukee
Wis
WY. BD. Hoard
Herman B. Dahio
Fulahing Accond
Portage
Adams
Dahte
Willam C. Ladtech
Columbus
Portland Hotel at Atlantic Highlands Burns in Fire
Fire destroyed the Portland hotel the largest building in Atlantic Highlands New Jersey. Embers carried far threatening the business district but heavy rain halted further spread. Loss estimated at 59000 with 25000 insurance. Also reported are fires at Fort Brady barracks in Sault Ste Marie Michigan dated January 3. Barracks built in 1892 were destroyed. battalion of the Fourteenth United States infantry saved accoutrements and furniture. Low city water pressure hindered fire response. investigation begun.
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Portland
Atlantic Highlands
Associated Press
N. J
Fort Brady
Sault Ste. Marie
Mich
Fortra Brady
Fourteenth United States Infantry
Marconi to Open First U S Wireless Station
New York dispatch from the Times reports a courtesy greeting to King Victor Emmanuel from a loyal subject. Marconi will flash a message with millions of volts from the Marton station in South Wellfleet, Massachusetts, to inaugurate the first wireless telegraph station on U S soil possibly Tuesday or Wednesday next week. The plant, powered by a 75 horsepower dynamo, has passed tests and will emit a spark about a foot long, resembling a rapid fire discharge.
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Associated Press
New York
Marconi
South Wellfleet
Mars
Times
Victor Emmanuel
Italy
Marton
Marcon
United States
Woman Accuses Woman in Fatal Shot Incident
Chicago police say Miss Elsie Barrett shot Miss Bessie Palmer after an argument at their shared flat. Palmer, known on stage as Mile Astria, died later from a severed jugular vein. Barrett claims the pistol discharged accidentally while shifting it under the pillows. physician treated Palmer prior to the incident.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Bessie Palemer
Elsie Barrett
Miss Barrett
Miss Palmer
Mile
Asita
Misamer
Ming Barrett
Price Of Kisses Drop In Winnebago County Court
A Winnebago County court ruling fixes damages for kissing. Ida Zechera v Miner H Batlou saw a motion for a new trial granted unless $200 was remitted. Plaintiff remitted, judgment set at $300 against the defendant. Jury awarded $400 for three kisses, about $314.65 per kiss.
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Winnhebago County
Kisee
Drewft
Ida
Zechera
H. Batlou
Valentines Still Popular In Large Chicago Shipment
New York dispatch reports a Worcester firm handling a record Valentine order. A consignment of 1,232,000 valentines was sent to a major Chicago wholesale house. Shipments began in August and rose steadily, prompting the factory to install new machinery and operate around the clock.
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Associated Press
New York
Thys
Times Dispatch
Worcester
Chicago
SINGER SUES SINGER IN MUNICIPAL COURT
In municipal court this morning Laura Harney vn and Francis Fischer Powers opened a walt. The cane was adjourned to January 3. The complaint has not been filed but is believed to seek payment for vocal instruction services. Defendants’ lawyers Quatermars and Cowling stated the defendant is ready to pay once an itemized bill is received.
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Laura Harney
Francis Fischer Powers
Miss Harney
Miss Powers
Quatermars & Cowling
Death of Mrs Rhodes Moments in City Family Loss
Mrs Mary G Rhodes mother of ex Alderman Henry O Warren and Fred A Warren dies this morning about seven oclock at the home of the family. Funeral arrangements to be announced.
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Mary G. Rhodes
Henry O. Warren
Fred A. Warren
Allies land forces at Porto Cabello Venezuela
Porto Cabello tactics describe blockading warships seizing Venezuelan vessels without firing. Troops landed on the wharf with temporary occupation, sparking public excitement in the town. Separately, Captain Terrill of the Zulla faces suspension over alleged signals to a German warship aiding Maracaibo blockade, with Crasso accused of carrying out orders.
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Associated Press
Porto Cabella
Ven
New York
the Herald
Inwa
Miranda
Miracaibo
Terrill
Zulla
Maracaibo
Warshins
Panther
Terrill i
John Crasso
Death of Charles Streich Wagon Maker Pioneer of Oshkosh
Charles William Streich, longtime Oshkosh wagon builder and head of Streich Brothers, died Friday night at 130 Oregon Street after a paralysing stroke. Born March 12, 1839 in Bharokau Germany, he came to the U.S. at 15, settled in Oshkosh, and helped build a major plant on Eighth Street with a wide network including Chicago New Orleans St Louis Spokane Duluth and St Paul. Survived by wife Augusta two daughters Ida and Mrs Henry Gustavin and two sons Charles Jr and Frederick Streich. Funeral Monday at 2 pm led by Rev Edward H Smith with songs by Heman H Powell and Charles Dinsmore. plant closure out of respect.
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Charles William Stretch
Oregon Street
Mr. Stretch
Bharocukau
Germany
A@trefch
Oshkosh
Stretch
Fletcher& Everett
John Morse
Streich
John Streich
August Streich
Eighth Street
Chicago
New Orleana
ST. Louis
Spokane
Duluth
St. Paul
Webster's Hall
John Bunn
Davia Johnson
Appleton
New Year's
Phoenix Cinch Club
Ellen Pooler
O'Rourke
Association
Gibbon
Robert H. Warren
Elm
Sireet Free Methodist Church
Nick
Dunea
Pardeeville
Wis
Central Wisconsin Medical Club
Hell
State Association
Henry
Canis
Mra. Cooling
Mr. Jones
Me. Groesbeck
Mera. Locka
Lindsay
Ceolime
Groveteck
Mra. Cromer
Mire Locke
Lindar
Jone
Johneem
Engagement Announced At Neenah Dinner Party
At a Shattuck home dinner party Mrs Clara Shattuck announced the engagement of Sidney F Shattuck to Mina Ladelle Lodwick a Latin and German teacher in Neenah High School He is a Bedding young man with ties to Kimberly Clark Co and may move to Neenah after the wedding Mina Lodwick is a Town University alumna in her second year at the high school He recently probated estate assets valued at 20500 and owns extensive real estate interests for which a fourth share is held.
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Neensh
Wic
Clara Shattuck
Sidney F. Shattuck
Mina Laddle Lodwick
Neena High School
Shattuck
Neenah
Kimberly & Clark Co
Mira Lodwickle
Town University
Beyer Wat son wed at First Methodist church ceremony
Friday afternoon at the parsonage of the First Methodist Episcopal church Charlea N. Beyer of Kenosha married Sadie H. Watson of Spring Green Wis former employees at the Northern hospital for the insane Rev H Anderson performed the ceremony The newlywed will reside in this city after the ceremony
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First Methodist Episcopal Church
Charlea N. Beyer
Kenosha
Sadie HE. Watson
Spring Green
Wis
Northern Hospital
H. Anderson
Will Jessie
Lily Langtry stars in New York play The Cross Ways
Oshkosh readers learn Lily Langtry is performing in New York in The Cross Ways and attracted a large house. The article notes her two years since the American engagement, a private audience with King Edward, and announces plans for a U.S. tour including a Chicago appearance in February.
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Oshkosh
Lily Langtry
New York
the Cross Ways
Edward
Mra. Langtry
United States
Chicago
Many Social Events Mark New Year in Neenah Area
Miss Mayme Brown hosts New Year visit. Amethyst Whist club meets with Mrs G M Breele. West End Whist with Mr and Mrs Charles Radford. Music Study club with Miss Murdock. Mr and Mrs Fred D Brooks entertain for wedding anniversary at 776 Main St. Mrs J N Gill’s sister dies in Edgar Neb. Various society meetings at First M E, Woman's Foreign Missionary Society, Oshkosh M C A, and Congregational church. News of parties, dances, and club gatherings across town.
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Mayme Brown
Neensh
Mabel Williams
G. M. Breele
West End
John Thomas
John Nordland
Racine
Johna
Temperance Hall
Juttin Han Just
J. N. Gill
Edgar
Neb
Gill
Oshkosh
Woman's Foreign Missionary Society
First
M. E. Church
Ralph Robbins
Wisconsin Avenue
Rex
Carl Hollister
Mohegan Lake Military School
New York
First Congregational Church
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L. M. Jones
Mra. Tulor
Mre
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Bean
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Richard Davis
Bangor
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Allenville
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Oxford Street
L. E. Davie
Harry Deigeye
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