Theodore Thomas Dead The Great Orchestra Leader Dies
Theodore Thomas, famed conductor and founder of the Chicago Orchestra, is dead in New York after a battle with pneumonia. Born in Hanover Germ, he arrived in the United States at age ten and built a notable career from New York to Chicago guiding major symphonic projects and the renowned Chicago Orchestra at Orchestra Hall. Funeral plans pending. burial to be in New York City or here.
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New York City
Neenah Baptist church officer election and local notices
Notes from Neenah Wisconsin dated January 4 report officer elections at a Baptist church meeting this evening. The townwide schedule includes rehearsals for a play In the Trenches of Sundage to be staged January 13 at the Neenah theater with talent from Company T and local performers. Several residents and visitors are mentioned along with club meetings, a clerks union gathering, and business updates including a factory resumption after a closure.
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Northwestern
Neenah
Wis
Sannuar
Baptist Church
Sundage
Neenah Theater
Charles Irene
Milwaukee
Bienes
Wisconsin Telephone Company
Green Bay
Walter Sorenson
Wil
Minneanelis
Minn
John Warner
Manitawoc
Fred Peterson
Hilda A. Werner
Firat Street
Menisha
Neenah Retail Clerks’ Union
J. J. Sande
Frermaan Anspach
Toledo
Tiattie Johnson
J. TE. McMullen
Chitton
Chorgin MT. Bhattuck
Medford
Cty
HW. OS. McManus
Melrose
R. Roberta
Waupaca
Local notes on residents and visitors noted
A murky clipping mentions a son with a broken right arm after a fall on a slippery surface, and references to Miss Wittig Kelley with health concerns. It lists happenings at the Wit Terrepiorias Curiypey exchange, visits by Evelyn Madison of South Ixiu kaupa, and a gathering at Miss G. Guthormsen’s home with local young people from Trin Tutt.
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Wittig Kelley
Terrepiorias Curiypey
Ushihos
Trin- Tutt
New York Storm Paralyzes City as Winter Grips Coast
Reports from New York and Europe describe a brutal blizzard. Police rescue crews toil to reach those stranded in snow and ice while station doors open to shelter the homeless. European cities endure record cold with frozen fountains, halted transit, and widespread factory closures.
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Bellevue Hospital
Europe
New York
Herald
Iso
Lee Bannapis
Sanremo
York
Spain
Madrid
Barcelona
Supplies for Russians Reported Aboard Tacoma Steamer
Associated Press reports from Tacoma indicate the Northwestern Steamship liner Tacoma will depart for Vladivostok with a cargo including 9,000 barrels of meat beef and steel girders destined for Shanghai and intended for the Russian army. The sister ship Olympia is expected to carry a similar load soon.
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Associated Press
Beatle
Northwestern Steamship Company
Shanghai
Tacoma
Viadlyvostock
Protect the Depositor in State Bank Reform
Albany Jan 4 The legislature opened with Governor Higgins first annual message urging repeal of the tax on surplus and undivided profits of banks and a more equitable state revenue method. He advocates banking safeguards and stricter limits on savings banks to protect depositors and reduce losses. The message covers election reform and national infrastructure funding efforts.
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Higgins
Hligging
New York
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Oshkosh Bankers Attend Special Northwestern Meeting
Fond du Lac Wisconsin reports the annual meeting of the Pend du Lac Natutral Bank directors Tuesday evening. Attending were A Hughes Tarlus Schirber J Ruspine vice president second vice president nit shier P Sawyer J er and W J Ilav. Manna Schimalgen, long time St Peters Lutheran school teacher, tendered and had accepted resignation for reasons noted. other items included routine work and local notices.
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Fond Gu Lac
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Don dHughe
Tarlus Schirber
Tao
A. Gallow
J. Ruspine
Man
M Nna Sehimalgen
St Peters Lutheran School
Ut Frei Ot
Piulipya
Rome
Cheese makers warned at Milwaukee meeting
At a Milwaukee gathering of the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association Vice President Aderholt chaired as President Powell was deposed. Aderholt warned most cheese produced in Wisconsin risks losing its lead in quality to Minnesota unless cleaner milk and better drainage, surroundings, and water supply are addressed. He urged the legislature to seek additional funds for dairy inspection.
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Vey Associated Press
Wis
Woonyin Cheere Makers’ Association
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Aderholt
Neenah
J. B. Powell
Aderboll
Wisconsin
Tayer
Wiscons
Minnesota
Caucus Tuesday Afternoon in Wisconsin Senate
Senator McGillivray passed through Milwaukee en route to Racine to confer with Senator Johnson on a Republican caucus to distribute senate committee assignments and choose senate officers. He said the caucus would be Tuesday evening open to all Republicans. administration senators would meet informally Tuesday afternoon, with McGillivray believing the administration will control the organization.
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Milwaukee
Wis
McGillivray
Racine
Johnson
Senate
Wisconsin Senate Sends Several Members' Claims to Appropriations
Special to The North Washington Wisconsin men face bus claims and introduced measures in the Senate. The report lists appropriations including 14 for James JK Cogswell, 88.08 for Alvert Mertz, and 89.46 for Webster Doty, all from Wisconsin. The article notes the January 4 session and committee actions.
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James JK. Cogswell
Alvert Mertz
Webster Doty
Wisconsin
Steel von
Indulging a Personal Dining Escapade at Fine Restaurants
A woman tired of routine meals plans to visit a higher class restaurant for lunch after morning chores. She selects a spotless, well served spot, orders one or two new dishes regardless of price, and returns home inspired with fresh ideas for salads and desserts to share with her family.
The Statehood Bill and Senate Actions
The Senate debated the statehood bill for Oklahoma and New Mexico following a vote to consider the measure. Senator Stone of Missouri introduced a resolution probing campaign contribution allegations, with judiciary committee inquiry requested. The House adjourned in honor of the late Mahoney of Dunois as business proceeded.
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Associated Press
Atom
Dan
Thy Senaty
Oklahoma
New Merton
Stone
Missouri
Canal Commission
Details of caucus in Republican senate to decide officers
Milwaukee June 4 The Republican caucus committee issued a call for a senatorial caucus next Tuesday night to decide senate officers and committee assignments. The Stalwarts plan to attend and seek an equitable distribution of committee assigns and patronage. An opposition candidate may run against John Nelson for chief clerk.
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Senate
Mae
Beach
Republican Caucus Committee
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Beef trust case argues conspiracy to monopolize meat trade
The government briefs in Swift & Co. vs United States argue a conspiracy among meat packers to monopolize interstate commerce in fresh meats. Prepared for the Supreme Court, the document names Attorney General Moody and centers on antitrust charges against the beef trust.
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Washington, D.C
Swift & Co
United States
Beef Trust
Moody
Supreme Court of the
Unita
Eight Die In Explosive Fire At West Virginia Event
Tenement fire disaster claims eight lives and leaves several injured as survivors describe burning wreckage and a chaotic search. Firefighters and hospital staff report multiple rescues and one captain saved by crew members amid intense blaze.
Kempf Named Treasurer as Wisconsin Governor Action
Article recalls a sequence in Wisconsin politics with Kempf appointed treasurer during La Follette era. It details deposition events on September 5, transfer of office to Kempf and deputy Walker S. Denning, and notes legal and financial implications for wartime funding and trust accounts. The piece cites the involvement of the governor and attorney for the holding company, with ongoing questions about war bond funds and transfers back to state funds.
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Thomas Purtell
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Ukels
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Court Directs Inquiry Into City Election
The Colorado Supreme Court orders an inquiry into the latest city election results. The investigation will cover ballots, poll books, registration records, and related matters. Democrats set January 20 for Alva Adams to be sworn in as governor. Justice Steele to administer the oath. time and place not yet fixed.
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Justice Steele
Supreme Court
Connor Is Favored One Senatorial Hope in Wisconsin
Milwaukee January 4 Dr Connor chairman of the La Follette state central committee arrived in Milwaukee and registered at the Plankinton house He was in Madison Monday and took a prominent part in inaugural ceremonies His standing among senatorial aspirants shows he alone was given a place of honor by the governor suggesting the governor might back him if he stays out of the race This suggests Connor may be the governor's preferred candidate for the senate if La Follette does not run.
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Smoot hearing notes on Mormon union suits and Indian trade
Reported exchange describes Senator Dubois claiming Mormons must wear union suits and jokes about interactions with Indians in trade. The dialogue includes stereotypes and a clerk joke, ending with a remark about a man wearing glasses and his tendency to misread.
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Sara
Port Arthur Falls as Japan Seizes Great Russian Stronghold
Port Arthur surrenders after a five month siege, the Japanese army reports the fortification and garrison pass into Japanese hands. The capitulation follows heavy losses on both sides, with the fortress now under Japanese control and troops marching out to be transported to Daly and Jamín.
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Manitowoc track clash halts crossing scheme at Two Rivers
Milwaukee Wis Jan 4 4 Wiscon sin special from Manitowoc saga reports a crew of forty eight built a track across the Manitowte and Northern tracks for the Chicago and Northwestern Railway but were intercepted by the traction company placing street cars on the line. The train crew arrived before the cars stopped and retreated. Chicago and Northwestern seeks a spur crossing while the traction company resists citing unequal concession.
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Manitowoc
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Hartley
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Manttoworc
New Russian loan expected to be issued soon
Bertin, Jan reports the new Russian loan of 981,000,000 will be issued tomorrow or Friday. Associated Press notes uncertainties as officials prepare the financial move in Moscow amid looming deadlines.
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Former Manager Returns to Oshkosh Standard Oil Duties
Mark Kavanagh returns to Oshkosh to manage the Standard Oil interests replacing 2 1 Battin who moves to Yetuth territory. Kavanagh, a longtime Oshkosh employee, has twelve years of service in the city and previously headed Nest Hacashier and Tater operations. His return is welcomed by many friends.
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Mandle
Standard Oil Interests
Oshkosh
Standard Oil Company
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Ostracy
Standard Oil
Yetuth
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Hacashier
Rau Chure
181S City
Mesusha Council Meeting Delivers Controversial Charges
The Mesusha Common Council session discussed the case of satndunkeepers at the Sensio n, debated railroad gate and flagman enforcement, and heard City Attorney Fitzgibbon’s readings on charges against Frank A. Landis while Aldermen sought speedy action. Attorneys represented Landis and Landis's supporters pledged to follow proper procedure as Milwaukee business and a county court case loomed.
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Muglisan
Donry Sithen
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Qtrend
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Sherrin
Mul
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Uiry
Little
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Landis
Comnes
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Bullard
F. J. Sensenbrenner
M. H. Ballow
William Gilbert
Milwaukee
General Paper Company
Frank Pootowerski
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Meursha
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Justice Bradley
Subsidy Plan Backed by Joint Merchant Marine Panel
Washington Jan 4 A bill agreed by the joint merchant and marine commission provides subsidies of per ton for mails from Atlantic coast and Gulf ports to South and Central America and Cuba and from Pacific ports to Asia and related regions. The measure fixes tonnage on foreign vessels entering U S ports, creates a naval volunteer service and encourages apprentices aboard ships in foreign trade.
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Fortnightly dance club notes and bank board changes
The Fortnightly Dancing club meets weekly in Gold Fellows hall for winter parties. A South Side Exchange bank meeting elected Clemans Kandy Joseph Kloeckner William Gratz Ferdinand Laahs J G Menzel John C Zentner N C Werbke H Eilers Mathew Mertz to its board after a death created vacancy filled by Mr Kaudy. Officers will be elected soon. The city bank will hold its annual officers and directors election next Tuesday January 16.
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South Side Exchange Bank
Clemans Kandy
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J. G. Menzel
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N. C. Werbke
H. Eilers
Mathew Mertz
Kaudy
Adolph Mehrmann
National Bank
Patterson Bail Hearing Delayed In New York Case
Nan Patterson accused in the murder of Caesar Young was brought to the supreme court seeking bail after seven months in the Tombs. The district attorney refused bail offers, Justice Greenbaum held the decision until tomorrow, and counsel were ordered to file briefs.
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Associated Press
New York
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Caesar” Young
Supreme Court
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Ahi
Greenbaum
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Oshkosh Supervisors Debate County Land Purchase
Oshkosh county board discussed acquiring fifty acres of farming land adjoining the county farm at 6700 dollars, about a dollar per acre below assessed value. The plan, backed by the insane and farm committees, was defeated 16 to 22, rural members arguing the main farm is large enough. The board also considered building a site instead of a barn after a fire, with funding decisions to come.
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Oshkosh
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Probate court petitions appoint guardians and admins
Matters in probate court list several actions. Gustuv Siewert seeks Wi G. TL. Pant as trustee for Bruntlida Siewert minors after Theresa Mueller declines. Annie N. McCarthy seeks adminship of R. A. McCartis estate with personal property about 150 dollars. Wilbert J. Bennett named guardian of insane Titan Dodge and Juillet A. Bennett with bonds due. Elizabeth Smal seeks sale of Robert Small real estate to cover debts. estate shows 580.75 received against about 1200 in debts and costs. A 30 acre Clayton land parcel valued around 14 dollars is mentioned. hearings slated February 7 and January 24 or 31 dates noted.
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Wi. G. TL. Pant
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Annie N. McCarthy
R.A. McCartis
Wilbert J. Bennett
Winchester
Titan Dodge
Bennett
Juillet
A. Bennett
Clayton
Legislature session shows bitter Republican faction fight in Dover
In Dover on January 4, the Associated Press reports the current legislative session again reveals a sharp and ongoing Republican factional struggle. The split among Republicans remains entrenched as debates and alignments test leadership and party unity.
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Dover
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