La Follette Begins Wisconsin Governorship Inauguration
Robert M La Follette takes oath as Wisconsin governor before the state supreme court in Madison. The ceremony drew a large crowd as Lt Gov Jesse Stone and other officials were sworn in, with Chief Justice Cassoday administering. An extensive procession, decorations, and an informal reception followed at the executive chamber and mansion.
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Madison
Robert M. la Follette
Ofice
Cassaday
Northwestern
Mathson
Wis
la Follette
Supreme Court
Jesse Stone
H. Froehlich
James 0. Davidson
Emmett R. Hicks
Lorenzo D. Harvey
Emil Giljohann
Graham J. Rice
Madison Company
National Guard
Jme
Hicks
Giljohann
Capitol
Mr. la Follette
Lake Monona
Executive Chamber
Assembly Chamber
Robert la Follette
Gov
Scofield
President Birge
The
State University
Proehich
Mayor Haven
Barr W. Jones
Davidson
Amos P. Wilder
Madison State Journal
L. D. Harvey
J. B. Parkinson
Wisconsin State University
Giljchana
J. W. Grooves
Rice
W. H. Rogers
Peck
Taylor
Casxsoday
Assembly
United States
Flesk
Mrs. la Follette
Executive Mansion
State Administration
Althor
Dane County
Big Home County
Inauguration Reception Draws Dane County Visitors
Residents from outside Madison attended a reception in town with many city residents at the gymnasium. Afternoon events in state administration offices lasted until 6 o clock before dinner and the evening reception. The Winnabago delegation present at the inauguration included ex Congressmen Coin and Assemblyman Williams of Neenah, John Strange, and Assemblymen Sarau and Manuel of Oshkosh.
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Dane County
Madison
State Administration
Winnebago
Winnabago County
Coin
Williams
Neeneh
John Strange
Sarau
Manuel
Oshkosh
Paper Mill Deals Reveal Major Fox River Valley Investments
Deals announced in the Fox River valley total nearly 200000 with a two machine tissue mill to join Wausau Paper, a 75000 sulphite mill at Menominee Michigan, and the Kaukauna Fibre plant sale to O Thilmany for 80000 to 99000. Walter Alexander elected president of Wausau Paper to succeed N H Brokaw. dam work at Brokaw completed. Falls Manufacturing to elect officers alongside Kaukauna Fibre on Jan 15, with A C Merryman expected as president.
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Tadger Coops Nies
Appleton
Wis
Fox River Valley
Wausau Paper Company
Menonimnes
Mich
Kau- Kauna Fiber Company
O. Thilmany
Mr, Brokaw
Wausau
Walter Alexander
N. H. Brokaw
Alexander Stewart
Wiliam Edmonds
E. A. Edmonds
Oconto Falls
Brokaw
The
Falls Manufacturing Company
Kaukauna Fibre Company
A. C. Merryman
Marinette
Testimony on Hazing at West Point Resumes Inquiry
Associate Press report from Philadelphia details day of testimony in the Bezing inquiry. Witness Burnam describes Booz's abuse including taunts and forced tobacco, with multiple fights among fourth class cadets and lack of academy action. Burnam says he was discharged for academic deficiencies and denies animus toward the institution. A Senate amendment proposes strict hazing rules at West Point with expulsion for cadets involved.
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Associate Press
Philadelphia
Congressional Committee
Oscar L. Booz
Bristol
John Breth
Altoona
Lafayette Hotel
Breth
West Point
Anthony Burnam
Frankfort
Booz
Military Board of Inquiry
Burnam
Keiler
Smauch
Barnam
Academy
Washington
Veet of
Wissouri
West Point Military Academy
Paper mill burned in Little Falls, Minnesota
The Hennepin paper mill at Little Falls was badly damaged by fire early today. The blaze started in a small wood room between two mills, with estimates placing total losses around several thousand dollars and insurance reported at about 63,000. The pulp mill suffered damage as well.
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Hennepin Company
Little Pali
Minn
Associated Press
Little Falls
Hennepin
Debate on reapportionment bill continues with vote on Thursday
Washington news reports general debate on the reapportionment bill closing tomorrow at 3 PM and a final vote before adjournment. Speaker Henderson ill delays proceedings as Mr Kitshen of North Carolina opposes a district contiguity amendment. In the Senate, army reorganization bill resumes after postal frauds report delay.
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Senate
Washington, D. C
Henderson
Dalze
Pennsylvania
House
Kitshen
North Carolina
Congress
Washington
DD. C
Bacon
Pettigrew
A. L. Lawshe
Cuba
Funeral of Ninde Bishop in Detroit
Impressive funeral services were held today for Bishop W Ninge of the Methodist Episcopal church. A private home service preceded a public service at Central M church with bishops Welden Andrews and Joyce taking part. The body lay in state two hours and was later interred at Elmwood cemetery awaiting final interment after Frederick Ninde and Mary Ninde return from Florida.
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M.E. Chereh
Associated Press
Detroit
Mich
W. &. Ninge
Methodist Episcopal Church
Welden
Cincinnati
Andrews
New York
Joyce
Minneapolis
Elmwood Cemetery
Frederick Ninde
Mary Ninde
Florida
Fresh Losses Reported by Kitchener in Natal Front
London Jan 7 Lord Kitchener reports to the war office under Jan 6 date that Babington engaged Delaver's and Steenkamp's commands at Naarpoort forcing the enemy to retire northwest. Casualties not yet received but reported slight. A Boer cas ter admitted twenty killed or wounded. Commandant Dupres captured. Wounded reports from Heilbron show Knox's detachment 120 strong clashed with a superior force near Lindley. Lieutenant Laing two officers and fifteen men among casualties.
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Kitchener
Lesses
Associated Press
London
War Office
Lord Kitchener
Babington
Delaver
Steenkamn
Naarwpoort
Dupres
Heilbron
Knox
Lindley
Laing
Unclear battle location amid Transvaal fight reports
The dispatches mention casualties with two officers and twenty men wounded and warn against confusing Naauwpoort locations. The likely scene is Naauwpoort on the railway between Potchefstroom and Frederik in the Transvaal, but details remain unconfirmed.
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Kitchener
Cape Colony
Potchefstrom
Frederiks
Transvaal
President McKinley Colds Not Serious Ahead of White House Reception
President McKinley has a slight cold and will decline callers today. The illness is not serious and will not affect the diplomatic corps reception at the White House on Wednesday. The president and Mrs. McKinley also cancel plans to visit Canton for the funeral of Barber, nephew of Mrs. McKinley.
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Canton
Washington, D. C
McKinley
White House
McKnley
Nayr Barber
McSinley
Gov Scofield Pardons Ellen Long for Old Murder
Madison Wis Jan 7 Gov Scofield pardoned Mrs Ellen Long who killed a ten year old boy on her husband s farm in June 1884 She pleaded guilty but supporters say she was insane at the time Former Judge Pullings signed the petition for her pardon
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Zovernor Scofield
Ellen Long
Madison
Wis
Scofield
Pullings
Usher to Leave La Crosse Chronicle for Milwaukee Move
Blis B Usher president and editor of The La Crosse Chronicle has severed ties with the paper and will move to Milwaukee Wisconsin where he will likely reenter the newspaper field. He is prominent in Wisconsin politics.
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Bi Crosse Chronicle
Milwauges
Associated Press
Milwaukee
Wis
la Crosse
Blis B Usher
la Crosse Chronicle
Usher
Tsher
Wisconsin
Tennessee Coal and Iron Company Dividends Policy Change
The executive committee advised paying the preferred stock dividend while passing the common stock dividend. It cited a 5 percent earning on common stock but deemed it imprudent to distribute funds due to large ongoing and planned expenditures in new constructions.
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Tenneagee Coal and Iron
Associated Press
New York
The
Tennessee Coal and Iron Company
New Marriage Law Averts Degenerate Marriages in Wisconsin
La Crosse Wis Jan 7 8 W Woodward author of a marriage law bill has secured Senator James Stout of Menomonie to present the measure in the legislature. Introduced after session opens it targets degenerates both physically and morally and places all marriages under the control of an examining board of physicians.
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Associated Press
la Crosse
Wis
W. Woodward
Rotamons Tharriage
James Stout
Menomonie
Physicians
Sugar advances ten points in refined sugar grades
Sugar prices in New York rose as refined sugar grade values gained ten points during early trading. Analysts note demand shifts and market adjustment following ongoing production reports.
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New York
Jan
Alt
Armour’s dies after long illness at Chicago home
Philip D Armour renowned Chicago packer and philanthropist died of heart trouble at his residence 2115 Prairie avenue. Illness began years ago after cold and pneumonia. he faced death calmly, leaving two grandchildren and survivors J Ogden Armour and Mrs P D Armour Jr. Wealth estimates ranged from 30 to 70 million dollars.
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Chicago
Philip D.armour
Pralria Avenue
Armour
Mannheim
Germany
Pasadena
Cal
California
P. D. Armour
J. Ogden Armour
P.D. Armour, Jr
Alice Sloan
Mr. Armour
Milwaukee
Plankintin & Armour
H. O. Armour
United States
Str. Armour
Buffalo
Heirs to Armour Estate Named After Death of P D Armour Jr
A conservative estimate places P D Armour's fortune at about 20 million dollars with rapid growth over twenty five years. The article lists heirs including Mrs B P Armour widow J Q Armour son and other relatives and notes the death of Philip D Armour Jr at Montecito California on January 26 1900 at age thirty one from lung and heart failure.
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BP. OD. Amour
J. Qyden Armour
P. D. Armour, Jr
Ube
PB. D. Armour, Jr
If. O. Armour
New York
Philp D
Lester Armour
YD. Armour, Jr
Lotita Armour
J. Oden Armour
Kirk B. Armour
Kansas City
Charles Armour
Armour
Philip D. Armour, Jr
Montecito
Cal
Young Armour
Milwaukee
Chicago
Sunday Sermons Across Oshkosh Churches
The Oshkosh church bulletin notes sermons at Trinity Church with Rev J W Greenwood rejecting consignment of heathens to damnation. At AlgomaAiel church Rev Rolling preached on Come Thou With Us. First Presbyterian Rev Lindsay spoke The Morning Cometh and the Night Also. Free Methodist Rev Damon urged revival and study. First Baptist Rev Abbott urged character building and restraint toward worldly pleasures, urging Christians to endure and remain consecrated despite opposition.
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Trinity Church
J. W. Greenwood
Atgoma AI EL
Rolling
First Presbyterian
G. D. Lindsay
First Presbyterian Church
William Herbert Dale
Mr. Lindsay
Free Methodist Church
A. J. Damon
Dim Street
Damon
First Baptist
James P. Abbott
Christ
Venezuelan dispute leaves Americans waiting for protection
From Willemstad Curacao Jan 7 three US warships the Buffalo Hartford and Scorpion guard American interests as minister Loomis struggles to secure justice for New York Bermudez Asphalt in a tense dispute with local authorities. Reports say locals were encouraged to attack the plant while only two ships remain active for protection after Buffalo arrived at Santa Lucia en route to Manila.
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Loomis
Asphalt Company
Missing deaf mute girl from Milwaukee area found in 19th century
James Smith reports his deaf mute daughter Sarah Smith aged 19 vanished from 239 Pearl Street since Sunday noon. She weighed about 80 pounds with light blue eyes and red cap. She had been at an industrial school in Milwaukee before Sept 1 and may have visited a family at 145 Evans Street.
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Sarah Smith
Pearl Street
Miss Smith
Schroeder
Evans Street
James Smith
Chippewa Falls
Mrs Cook Ely Dead Former Oshkosh Resident
Mrs Charles Libbey received a telegram Sunday announcing the death of her stepmother Mrs Cook Ely in Duluth. Death resulted from blood poisoning after a three day illness. she was taken to a hospital where she died. Surviving are five daughters from the first marriage and a son-in-law. burial place not yet decided.
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Dehkosh
Duluth
Charles Libbey
Cook Ely
Oshkosh
Knight
Reading Company Accepts Morgan Offer for Central Railroad
Philadelphia January 7 Reading company directors approve J P Morgan offer transferring the Central Railroad of New Jersey to Reading. The board action secures control of the line and expands Reading’s railway holdings.
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Philadelphia
Reading Company
J. Fierpont Morgan
Central Railroad of New Jersey
Twentieth Century club hosts papers on ancient Rome events
Green Bay visitors and local clubs report a busy week. Mrs J M McCormick and Miss Alice Gibson spent Saturday in the city as Miss Maa Gilisple returned from Stockbridge. The Ministerial association lacked a quorum and will meet January 2 for a theological session. May FE Peterson tours Neenah for class arrangements in piano and organ. The Twentieth Century art department met at First Presbyterian Church with talks on ancient coins Roman baths and handicraft. The Music Study club planned a Wednesday morning session with Mrs John Hicks. Mr and Mrs W M Graham of Superior visited Mrs McKay on Vernon Street.
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J. M. McCormick
Green Bay
Alice Gibson
Maa Gilisple
Stockbridge
May FE. Peterson
Neenah
First Presbyterian Church
John Hicks
B.C. Mra
J. C. Noyes
Ancient
Rom
Bor J. Daly
Twentieth Century Club
Northwestern
Music Study Club
W. M. Graham
Superior
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