Declination Of Public Property Superintendent Lake Wisconsin
John Serange telegraphed Governor-elect La Follette at eight this morning to decline the offered post of superintendent of public property. He cites business and personal commitments requiring his full time and notes strong support for La Follette while affirming faith in convention pledges and reform aims.
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John Serange
la Follette
Publc
Mr. Strange
Mr. la Follette
North- Wwe
la Fallette
Wisconsin
Casicus
Canirol
la Folletti
Deserving of Praise by British Government Remembers Two Americans
Washington dispatch reports the Marquis of Lansdowne commends Herbert Squires and Rev. E. D. Gamewell for actions during the Pekin attacks last summer. Squires served as chief of staff to Sir Claude McDonald and Gamewell organized and carried out defenses of the British legation. The British ambassador asks Secretary Hay to present their names to the U S government and convey official appreciation.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Marquis of Lansdowne
Legation
Pekin
Herbert Squires
United States Legation
D.gamewell
Claude McDonald
Siso
Hay
United States
Disquieting Cable Advices Reported From Venezuela
The state department reports disquieting cable advices from Minister Loomis. Details are not public but it is surmised that a Venezuelan government legal process may meet resistance by an asphalt company, potentially causing serious consequences.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
State Department
Loomis
Earthquake Shock Felt Across Missouri Towns
Telegrams report a distinct quake heard at 9 12 p m in Nevada Eldorado Springs and Appleton City Missouri with Eldorado Springs noting broken windows and minor damage yesterday evening.
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Associated Press
St. Louis
Post Dispatch
Nevada
Eldorado Springs
Appleton City
Bank Robbers Near Escape From Montfort Jail
Four men who tried to rob the Montfort bank and are awaiting trial nearly escaped by sawing through fourteen two inch steel bars last night. Sheriff Fawcett uncovered the work and found several small saws. Suspects are Harry Devlit J Ho Montague PF Berry and James Hope Montague is linked to a La Crosse policeman shooting.
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Associated Press
Milwaukee
Wis
Lancaster
Montfort Bank
Chvir
Sheriff Fawcett
Harry Devlit
J. Ho Montague
PF. Berry
James Hope Montague
Policeman Gates
la Crosse
Olmsted Pushes Census Vote Amid Senate House Quorum Fight
In Washington on January 4 the House met with Speaker Henderson absent due to illness. Mr Olmsted of Pennsylvania urged a resolution to investigate southern voting rights, triggering a quorum dispute and a party stalemate. The chamber voted to consider the measure, debated briefly, and then sent the motion to the census committee as Hopkins opened the debate on the reapportionment bill.
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Washington, D
Dalzell
Pennsylvania
House
Henderson
A Dozer
Mr. Olmsted
Pra Tam
Underwood
Alabama
Air. Underwood
Big Railroad Deal Rumored In Milwaukee
The Evening Wisconsin Today reports rumors of a lease involving the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul with the Northern Pacific and Great Northern. Roswell Miller calls no lease yet. Jean D Rockefeller and J Hill named as backers in a plan seen as benefitting insiders and harming small Milwaukee stockholders.
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J J. Hill
Milwaukee
Benjamin Welty to Back Quay for U.S. Senate
Waynesboro Pennsylvania January 4 Benjamin Welty one of Franklin county two Repuan Representatives says he will vote for Mr Quay for United States senator on January 15 Quay leaders claim Welty election day support gives them 127 votes needed to secure the office three others unsure to vote for Quay.
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Associated Press
Waynesboro
Benjamin Welty
Franklin County
Pennsylvania
Mr. Quay
United States
Quay
Welty
Troops Capture Filipino Forces at Cavite Viejo
Admirals dispatch from Manila dated January 4 reports the Fourth Infantry Marines and Navy attack on Cavite Viejo on January 3 resulting in the capture of one lieutenant colonel two majors five captains one lieutenant forty eight insurgents and four fidrones.
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Omecera
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Navy Department
I Fiemeys
Manilla
Bureau Navigation
Washington
Fourth Infantry
Marines
Navy
Cavite Viejo
Remey
Fatal crossing accident at Kenosha claims two lives
An Evening Wisconsin special from Kenosha reports Matt Gurley of Kenosha killed and his wife seriously injured in a collision at the Truesdell street crossing of the Milwaukee road. The account notes the fatal accident occurred January 4.
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Kenosha
Associated Press
Milwaukee
Wis
Matt Gurley
Truesdell Street
Milwaukee Road
Foreign Ministers Move Toward Settlement Amid Chinese Demands
Berlin dispatches report Count Von Waldersee killed by an allied officer, while ministers meet daily in Pekin to discuss the Chinese plenipotentiaries. A punitive expedition led by Colonel Tullouch prepares to strike Kao Li Ying as shots are fired at a patrol. Washington seeks a diplomatic path for indemnity terms, and St. Petersburg warns a future catastrophe looms.
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Associated Press Berlin
Count von Waaldersee
von Waldersee
Pekin
Detus
Tha Jant
Tullouch
Aussia
Kao Li Ying
Ernest Satow
Washington, D. C
State Department
Conger
Pekin Council
Baker Withdraws From Senate Reelection Bid
Topeka Kansas January 4 United States Senator Lucien Baker withdraws as a candidate for re election He states After mature investigation I am satisfied that I cannot be elected He thanks friends for their support This leaves the nomination apparently to J R Burton.
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Associated Press
Topeka
Kas
United States
Lucien Baker Whay
Baker
J. R. Burton
Carrie Nation’s Husband Seeks Writ to Free Her
Wichita Kan Jan 4. Mrs Carrie Nation’s husband a lawyer has filed habeas corpus to obtain her release from jail where she is held for leading a temperance crusade by smashing bars and paintings.
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Associated Fress
Wichita
Han
Carrie Nation
Amendments to Way-Francetote Treaty Presented
Ton. 4 United States Am Ins nier Choate presented the Ilay Pausectote treaty amendments to the secretary of state for foreign affairs, the Marquis of Lansdowne today.
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Associated Press
United States
Am- Ins
Nier Choate
Secretary of State For Foreign Affairs
Marquis of Lansdowne
General Batchelder Dies in Washington
General Batchelder former quartermaster general of the Army died in Washington this afternoon at 2 25 o clock. The veteran officer served in high logistics posts and was known for his long service. His death marks the end of a notable military career spanning decades.
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The
Army
T- Gene
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Batchelder
the Army
Ambassador White Elected to Berlin Academy of Science
Berlin notes report United States ambassador Andrew D. White has been elected a member of the Berlin Academy of Science. The column also reflects on marriage ideals and the dynamic of husbands and wives, citing Mary Wager-Fisher’s thoughts from the December Woman's Home Companion.
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Berlin
Andrew D. White
United States
Berlin Academy of Science
Mary
Wager- Fisher
Plague Outbreak Reported at Windivestock
Reports confirm nineteen plague cases at Windivestock with fifteen fatalities. Four patients remain in hospital as authorities impose isolation and quarantine measures amid renewed fears tied to Smyrna arrivals.
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Windivestock
London
Smyrna
Turkey
Greece
Inar
Menasha council debates sewer plans and refuse boxes
City council discussions in Menasha cover placement of six Federated club refuse boxes, purchase bids for fire hose, and sewer projects on Kaukauna Broad and Lock streets. Tensions rise as adjournments fail and plans await a future administration before funding.
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Menasha
Wis
Pleasant
Oii
Comuniitee
Stom Mel
Baker
Daliner
Henning
Beach
Hyland
Stommel
Htll
Mees
McAtahon
Serand Street
McMahon
Hill
Kaukauna Street
Kaukauna
Broad and
Lock Streets
Dilmer
Riley
Henry Fitzgibbon
Broad Street
Kau- Kauna
John Pozolinski
Kagel
Wridge
Mill Street
Tayee Street
Ladies’ Society of the Congregational Church
B. D. Smith
National Hotel
W. H. Miner
G. H. Aiber
W. Strange
S. Kennan
Gladys Burhans
Chicago
D. B. Thompson
Contracts Signed Set Thanksgiving Football Games in Chicago
Coach Stagg of the University of Chicago announced that contracts are signed with the University of Wisconsin for Thanksgiving day games in Chicago for 1901 and 1992. Michigan and Iowa already plan to play in Chicago on Thanksgiving this year.
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Chicago
Associated Press
Ill
Stagg
University of Chicago
University of Wisconsin
Michigan
Iowa
Bulls Sweep Market As Bears Retreat In Wall Street Trade
Wall Street witnessed a sharp reversal as bulls gained control after yesterday’s bear raid. Heavy buying lifted stocks including St Paul and sugar shares, with J W Gates and J R Keene cited as leading operators behind the rally and bears scrambling to cover.
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Associated Press
New York
Gates
Keene
Bears
J. W. Gates
Chicago
West
J R. Keene
St. Paul
London
House Committee Opens Fresh Inquiry Into Booz Case
A five member House committee, appointed by Speaker Henderson, began examining the Oscar L. Booz hazing death at West Point. The panel, including Charles Dick and Irving Wanger, arrived from Philadelphia and heard Booz family testimony, starting with William Booz detailing his son’s cadet life.
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Associated Press
Bristol
House
Henderson
Oscar L. Booz
West Point
Chariésy Dick
Ohio
Edmund D. Griggs
New York
Irving P. Wanger
Pennsylvania
Walter M. Smith
Iowa
B. F. Clayton
Philadelphia
H. A. Casson
Tathepa
Booz
William H. Booz
Military Academy
War Department
Arions Consider Hiring EB L Busch as Music Director
Professor EB L Busch long associated with the Arkansas university may become director of the Arion band and orchestra. He arrived at Christmas and has played four times with the group at the opera house and Turner hall. He graduated from Leipzig University in 1879 and, for the past three years, led music at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville.
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EB. L. Busch
The
Arkansas University
Arion
Arions
Busch
Opera House
Turner Hall
Leipsic University
Germany
University of Arkansas
Fayettville
Arkansas
American violinist with German roots at midwest venues
The article profiles a forty five year old American violinist of German descent serving as director of music in Springfield Missouri and former orchestra director in Atlantic City. He plays first violin in a Philadelphia grand opera company and commands a solo violin fee of 25. His wife, pianist and Leipsic conservatory graduate Mrs Busch, and their five year old daughter are set to teach here within weeks.
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Springfield
Atlantic City
Philadelphia
Conservatory
Leipsic
Busch
Death of Mrs Holm Wife of Christian J Haim
Mrs Anna Holm died Thursday evening at age forty four after a two year brain illness. Survived by a widower and four children including Peter Holm, a 14 year old in the Philippines. Funeral services Sunday at one oclock from the residence and from the Weck from the Date Lateran church with Rev Mr Naurup officiating.
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Christian J. Haim
Jefferses
Ox Arew Lane
Bernling
Anna Holm
Christan P. Zhulm
Jefferson Avenue
Cen
Peter Huln
Eniippine Islands
Te Fu
Senate debates on extending protections to uncivilized peoples
In Washington the Senate discussed a resolution by Mr. Large of Massachusetts to extend the treaty principle protecting natives from intoxicants to all uncivilized peoples. The measure calls for laws and treaties to prohibit sale of opium and intoxicants to indigenous races. A petition of temperance supporters announced. Pettigrew’s Philippines information and Pennierw’s army-strength inquiry were referred to committees.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
Large
Massachusetts
Committee On Foreign Relations
Central Africa
Sewall
New Jersey
United States
Africa
Pettigrew
Mr. Pettigrew
Philippines
Philippine Committee
Pennirew
Committee
Miller Pleads Guilty to Petty Larceny in Circuit Court
Fred Miller admitted breaking into the Neenah residence of Nets Matheson in November and pleaded guilty to petty larceny. Judge Burnell imposed sixty days in the county jail. the information listed $22, later reduced to $15, with old clothing and shoes stolen. Miller has been jailed since November 21 and was bound over for municipal court before a venue change to circuit court.
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Fred Mier
Neroahs
Uayada
Quatermass
Miller
Munictpral Court
Circuit Court
County asylum board elects new superintendent and matron
The county board of trustees elected A. C. Austin to succeed himself as superintendent of the county asylum for the insane, and Augusta Eaton as matron, to serve together as officers of the poor house. The changes unite the roles of superintendent and matron under one administration. Also quoted is a New York Press remark on theatrical makeup and vanity from a Kunstern hairdresser.
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A. C
Acgorta Eaton Samed
Coon
Micera
County Asylum
A. C. Austin
County Asylum For the
Augusta Eaton
Miron
County Board
Kunstern
New York Press
Severe Western Storm Slams California Coast and Nevada Rail
Associated Press dispatches report a sweeping gale from San Pedro to Cape Flattery with mountain waves at Fort Ross and heavy damage inland. The Oakland ferry Newark halted service, cliffs and windows shattered, and telegraph lines demoralized as trains faced wrecks near Reno and Doyles. Snow blocks transport in Yreka, while orange crops survive a cold snap in Southern California.
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San Francisco
Cal
Sanam Cruz
Cape Flattery
Fort Ross
Old Timera
Oakland
Newark
Clif House
Nevada
Reno
Nev
Nevada, California & Oregon Railway
Doyles
H. D. Dodge
Virginia & Truckee Railway
Washington Mills
Central Pacific
Yreka
Fort Jones
Etna
Scott Valley
Oregon
Los Angeles
San Bernardino
Riverside
California
Death by Own Hand: Coroner’s Inquest on Theodore Gloede
Witnesses testified that the elderly man arranged his affairs and bought a white shirt and burial items before visiting a coffin shop and a south side store. He bought two ounces of carbolic acid, claiming use as an antiseptic, and the jury ruled death by his own hand.
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Theodore Gloede
Othe
Wiliam Konrad
Fred Groéde
Glosde
Gloede
Fair and Much Cooler Weekend Forecast
Weather notes predict a cool weekend with colder nights and strong north winds. Wisconsinians can expect a sharp temperature drop tonight and Saturday, with a dry wave and high northerly winds across the state.
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Wisconsin
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