Reform urged in state governance and regulations
Reports from Michigan, New Hampshire and Indiana on new gubernatorial reforms. Osborn advocates investigations, tax reform, rail and utility regulation, initiative and recall, and temperance as a social issue. Governors Bass and Marshall push public service controls and direct primaries.
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Associated Press
Lansing
Mich
Jov. Chase S
Osborn
Michigan
State Railway Commission
Straits of Mackinac
Concord
N. H
Robert P. Pass
Peterborn
New Hampshire
Robert T. Bass
Peterboro
Las
New Trainge Shire
Bass
Yam
Public Service Commission
Indianapolis
Ind
Indiana
Anase
Jus Kite
Marshall
Lake covers town sites in Semirechensk region
Reports from Tashkent state unconfirmed rumors that Pralevalsk and Pishpek in Semirechensk were destroyed by yesterday's lake. Each town reportedly housed about 8,000 residents. Communications with the disturbants station remains impossible and no official confirmation exists. Trzhevalsk, once Karakol, lies east of Issykul and Pishpek lies about 150 miles south of Balkhash.
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Associated Press
Rt. Petersburg
Jan. S
Tashkent
Russian Turkestan
Pralevalsk
Pishpek
Semirsetchensk
Trzhevalsk
Traneler
Karakol
Issikkul
Lake
Balkhash
Broader Boys Club Proposed in Manitowoc
A Wisconsin special from Manitowoc reports business and professional leaders advocate establishing a boys club broader than the YMCA and free of church influence yet with strong moral character. the plan may be pursued in Milwaukee where the group discussed the idea.
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Northwestern
Milwaukee
Wis
Wisconsin
Manitowoc
Sheboygan County Eyes New General Court Plan
A committee of the Sheboygan County Bar association is tasked with drafting a bill to establish a new general county civil and criminal court as the county’s preferred court plan. The news comes from a Journal special report carried by The Northwestern.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Sheboygan
Policemen Seek Salary Increase in Manitowoc
Municipal police officers in Manitowoc petition for a £2 monthly raise to reach a $5 increase, seeking higher pay after a partial grant last year. The request underscores ongoing cost of living and labor pressure on city public safety staffing.
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Northwestern
Milwaukee
Wis
Manitowoc
Wes
El Paso Records Dry Year With Record Low Rainfall
El Paso Texas reports the driest year on record with total rainfall only 4.03 inches, far below the 9.84 inch yearly average. The drought impact hit west Texas hard as livestock suffered during a severe cold spell lasting twelve years, with many cattle perishing.
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Uy Associated Press
el Paso
Texas
Vote Sellers Called In In Ohio Election Probe
West Union Ohio January report from Judge Blair and Prosecutor Stephenson warns that anyone who took money for votes must come forward. Indicted individuals risk investigation and possible disfranchisement. Fines totaling four thousand two hundred dollars have been collected. two missing farmers were jailed.
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Associated Press
West Union
Jan. S
Blair
William S. Stephenson
Witney
Franklin County
Funeral of Senator Elkins to be held in West Virginia town
Washington January 5 The funeral of Senator Elkins will be held Saturday near noon in the town that bears his name in West Virginia. Private services will be held tomorrow afternoon at his Washington residence.
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Washington, D. C
Elsius
West Virginia
Deadlock Persists in Tennessee Legislature
Nashville Tennessee January 56 The Tennessee legislature remains deadlocked with no business transacted by either chamber. Delaware also locked Dover Delaware April 4 Republican members continue deadlock over organization of both senate and house with no prospect of agreement.
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Associated Press
Nashville
Tenn
Tennessee
Delaware
Dover
Delgan
Senate
House
Local Citizen Donates Milk Testing Apparatus to High School
In La Crosse a citizen presented an expensive milk testing device to the chemistry department of the high school to help ensure pure milk for the city. Students bring home milk samples to the school for testing.
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Northwestern
Milwaukee
Wis
la Crosse
Wisconsin cities lose population but still drive state growth
Census figures show eight Wisconsin municipalities with populations over 6 000 in 1900 fell below that threshold by 1910 Kaukauna Neenah Stevens Point Portage Ashland Manitowoc Menominee Oconto and one other dropped under 5 000 while Milwaukee led gains with about 31 percent rise. overall large towns contributed about 64 7 percent of Wisconsin's net population increase from 1900 to 1910
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Wisconsin
Kaukauna
Ashind
Marinette
Menominer
Neenah
Oconto
Portage
Stevens Point
Milwaukee
Place
Appleton
Ashland Au Claire
Fond du
Cost Of Inauguration In Wisconsin Reeled By Citizens
Madison reports that the 1 285 dollar cost of inaugurating Governor Mc Govern and the state administration is compared with 465 in 1907 and 1 250 in 1969. The governor's contingent fund totals 4 448 at Davidson's departure and awaits legislative appropriation.
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Madison
Wis
McGovern
Citizens’ Committee
Davidson
Case Crowds Courtroom in Northwestern Trial
A Milwaukee special reports Felix Fourboul, accused of murdering his father, drew a large courtroom crowd with hundreds turned away. Defense attorney Se Pannier claims the river body is not Felix Fourboul, as the state presents casting evidence to prove identity.
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Northwestern
Milwaukee
Wis
Wisconsin
Felix Fourboul
Se. Pannier
Felis Fourbonl
Wausau Likely to Get Municipal Lighting Plant
Milwaukee report says Wausau will probably receive the proposed municipal lighting plant if the state rate commission consents for the city to operate it. The common council favors the project and urges approval.
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Northwestern
Milwaukee
Wis
Wausausaye
Wau‘sau
State Rate Commission
Commie Council
Legislature Picks Staff in Missouri Assembly
The Missouri legislature organized by Jan. 5 elected Joan T. Barker of La Plata as speaker of the house and Frank McAllister of Monroe County as president pro tem of the Senate.
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Associated Prensa
Jefferson City
Missouri
Joan T. Barker
la Plata
Frank McAllister
Monroe County
Senate
Gore testimony on stand in McMurray bribery case
Senator Gore uses La Follette testimony to establish he discussed an alleged bribe before disclosing the McMurray Indian lacfeat contracts. La Follette recalls Hamon offering money to oppose the contracts, with Gore insisting the cue was to prove prior discussion, not pique.
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Gore
Senate
McMurray
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
J. F. McMurray
Oklahoma
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Special
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Jake’ Hannon
Lawton
Okla
Follette
Senator Gore
Hamon
Powell
Seniator
Sand
Tariff Bill Presented In House By Longworth
Washington January 5 1910 The tariff commission bill was introduced in the house. Rep Longworth of Ohio framed it after talks with President Taft and insurgent Republicans. It creates a permanent tariff board with broader powers for investigation and efficiency.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
House
Longworth
Ohio
Taft
Ways and Means Committee
House Adjourns After Senator Flkina’s Death
The House and Senate adjourned in Washington to honor Senator Stephen B. Flkina of West Virginia who died last night after a long illness. The Senate met briefly and adjourned, while the House paused for a half hour then recessed until noon tomorrow. Senator Elkins led the Interstate Commerce Committee, with expected leadership by Senator Clapp of Minnesota on railway rate legislation.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Dan
Houses of Congress
Stephen B. Flkina
West Virginia
Senate
House
Elkins
Senate Committee On Interstate Commerce
Clapp
Minnesota
Inquiry on Robin Sanity Plea in Supreme Court
Application filed to Justice Gaff by counsel for Joseph G. Robin, indicted director of the suspended Northern bank, seeking a commission to inquire into his sanity. Gaff took the papers for consideration as the grand jury reported six additional indictments charging Robin with grand larceny of about $200,000 from the Northern bank and the Washington Savings bank.
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Associated Press
New York
Justice Gaff
Supreme Court
Joseph G. Robin
Northern Bank
Robin
Goff
Trpbin
Washington Savings Bank
Public School Teachers Get Ten Percent Pay Rise
A La Crosse Daily News special reports Milwaukee teachers except the superintendent and high school principal have been granted a ten percent raise. The move, applying to all other public school instructors, reflects broader salary adjustments in the district.
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Northwestern
Milwaukee
Wis
Daily News
la Crosse
Governor urges NC fire insurance investigation
Raleigh January report to the legislature argues the fire insurance business in North Carolina is controlled by a trust. Governor Kitchen recommends an inquiry into the industry as part of his annual message.
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Associated Press
Raleigh, N. C
Jan
North Carolina
Kitchen
Trust
Dixie Flyer Derailed Near Macon No Fatalities Reported
The Dixie Flyer derailed at 6 am on the Georgia Southern and Florida line near Inaha eighty miles from Macon. The engine and four cars overturned, passengers shaken but safe. Only the fireman was seriously injured. sleeping and club cars remained on track. The train had departed Chicago yesterday and similar wrecks occurred about a month earlier.
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Y Associated Press
Macon
Dan. H
Inaha
Georgi Southern and
Chicago
Beedle Reports Fund Certification Tied to Connor Campaign
State Insurance Commissioner George B. Beedle announced receipt of a certified copy of Connor campaign expenses totaling about 1,000 dollars. The funds are linked to a probe of expenditures used in the primary election in favor of a gubernatorial candidate. Beedle declined to confirm details and said he did not know the matter, noting he was away from home and had only recently returned from Fond du Lac.
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Northwestern
Madison
Wis
Jan
George BB. Beedle
Rond du Lac
Conner
Alrehitd
Beedle
Fond di Dune
Heedle
Wood du Lac
Minister to Peru Leslie Combs resigns from post
Leslie Combs has tendered his resignation as minister to Peru. The resignation is accepted and will take effect after the new appointee qualifies, likely late April. Combs joined the diplomatic service in 1902 serving as minister to Guatemala and Honduras before moving to Peru.
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Associated Frese
Washington, P
Leslie Combs
Peru
Itis
Combs
Guatemala
Honduras
Berton Touted for Minnyleague Presidency
A Wisconsin special from Wausau reports George Berton, sporting editor of The Minneapolis News, is proposed as president of the Minny league as President Ellet appears set to depart.
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Minneapolis News
May Y League
Aucered Eltet
Northwestern
Milwaukee
Wia
Wisconsin
Wausau
George Berton
Minny -Lague
Ellet
Sherman Transport Departs for Manila Route
United States transport Sherman departed San Francisco on January 5 bound for Manila via Honolulu and Guam. The ship carried 128 cabin passengers and 530 recruits among its normal cargo of commissary shipments.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
Cal
United States
Sherman
Manilla
Honolulu
Guam
Beveridge Plans Minority Report on Lorimer Election
Senator Beveridge of the privileges and elections committee will file a minority report on the Lorimer case and urge the Senate to declare Lorimer's election illegal in a forthcoming speech.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Dan
Beveridge
Committee On Privileges and Elections
Lorimer
Senate
Pax Silver Valley Pool League Recap
Victor Lou Knapp and Simuel of the Oshkosh pool team beat Appleton at Knapp Brothers’ venue with a score of 11 to 62. Gahkosl defeated Appleton 14 to 80 at Appleton Tuesday. Green Bay won two games against Menasha, 100 to 46 and 121 to 6.
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Simuel
Lac Oshkosh
Pax Silver Valley Paok
Appleton toume-Dultound Bites
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Gahkosl
Appleton
Green Bay
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Will of Elizabeth Batchelder David Estate Contested in Oshkosh
Objections by Nora Lemley challenge the third codicil of the late Elizabeth Batchelder Gavin will. The will appoints a home for orphans near Oshkosh and designates W. W. Kimball, Miss Bessie DevertT, and Miss Bla BY Jackie as trustees or beneficiaries.
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County Board Acts on Compensation for Excused Members
County board members excused from erasure will not receive compensation unless engaged on committee work or excused by the board on the report of the mileage committee. Supervisor Henry Clark introduced the resolution at today's session, with favorable committee reports and adoption. G W W Larrabee reported courthouse accounts checked and accepted. board adjourned to March 6 at 10 o'clock.
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Oshkosh
Todio
County Board of Supervisors
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Finance Committee
Courthovse
Three Hundred Mexican Troops Move to Back Rebel Front
In El Paso the Associated Press reports three hundred Mexican soldiers arrived from Chihuahua and left today by the Mexican Northwestern railway to strike a rear attack while General Navarro attacks the rebels in front. Telegraph lines to Cam Grandes worked this morning and remained quiet amid reported rebel sightings further south. An American engineer named Harris led the train detachment. the rest of the crew were Mexican.
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Associated Presa
el Paso
Texas
Jquares
Chihuahua
Navarro
Cam Grandes
Harris
Mystery May Provoke Fight Over Murder Attributed to Anarchist Gang
Inquest into Joseph Heron’s mutilated body found on Clapham Common links the death to the Foundsditch anarchist burglars. A carved letter S on each cheek is seen as a secret society sign, while officers scour East End for the fugitive and expect further violence if captured.
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Joseph Heron
Wight
Associated Press
Lonion
Union
Clapham Common
Beron
Peter
East End
Hved
Milwaukee Eyes City Experimental Farm Plan
Superior reports Milwaukee considering a proposal to establish an experimental farm within city limits. The council studies deeding eighty acres of an eight hundred acre tract acquired in tax settlement with the Stinson estate years ago to the state for the project.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Wisconsin
Superior
Superior Ia
Wisconesia
Iimita
Stinson
Course dates set for farmer event in Onalaska Wisconsin
Milwaukee dispatch reports a farmer's course to be held at the La Crosse county agricultural school in Onalaska from January 30 to February with a number of noted men appearing.
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Milhwaukee
Wis
Jan
Wisconsin
Tea Crosse
la Cresse County
Onalaska
Farmers' Course Opens in Superior Under State College Aegis
A Journal special from Superior reports the first farmers extension course in this part of Wisconsin opened today with a large attendance, conducted under the auspices of the state college of agriculture.
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Northwestern
Milwaukee
Wia
Superior Enys
State College of Agriculture
Phonograph Proposed to Teach Music in Schools
Milwaukee reports that Professor Theodore Winkler superintendent of musical instruction in Sheboygan public schools proposes using phonographs to aid music education. The idea aims to enhance instruction and student engagement in the district.
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Northwestern
Milwaukee
Wis
Sheboygan
Theodore Winkler
Sheboygan Eyes Wisconsin-Ninary League Entry
Sheboygan fans thrilled by prospect of team joining the Wisconsin-North state league if Fond du Lac withdraws from consideration. Milwaukee dispatch notes local excitement and potential reshaping of the league lineup.
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Northwestern
Milwaukee
Wis
Sheboygan
Fond du Lac
Milwaukee to vote on water works purchase
A special election is set for January 17 in Manitowoc to decide on the city purchasing the water works plant. The notice explains Sun Run Day and related timing for the poll and election-day procedures.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Ten
Manntowoc
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