Coal Prices and Probes Spur Grand Jury in Chicago
Chicago seeks legal remedy as State’s Attorney Deneen convenes a special grand jury to probe coal price gouging by dealers. Seventy-five subpoenas issued. 23 jurors seated to investigate alleged cartel and injurious practice affecting the poor. New York and Milwaukee actions follow to stabilize prices and secure supply nationwide.
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Chicago
Charles &. Deneen
Illinois
Willard M. McEwen
McEwen
Parrett
Hamlin
Deneen
Retail Dealers’ Association
Building Managers’ Association
Railroad Committee
NEW York Combine
New York
Ill
Detroit
Grand Pa Eife
A. W. White
Washington
Konax
T. A.tareney
White
Milanke Dispatch On Sergeant-at-Arms Race In Wisconsin
Special to The Northwestern reports A Geren of Grantabure traveling through Milwauker toward Madi Een as a candidate for Sergeant-at-arms of the assembly claiming strong support. A M White of Arshfirid also seeks the same post and vows a hard fought contest.
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Milsanke
Wis
Twin Daughters Die in Freezing Night Trek Home
Two teenage sisters of Ole Thomson, a farmer twelve miles west of town, froze to death while returning home with their father after wandering lost through a cold night. The father also suffered severe exposure.
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Tranny Breeeton
Ole Thomson
Here
Warehouse Fire Destroys Multiple Buildings in Bristol and Cleveland
Early reports say a fire in Bristol, Tennessee burned Frank Weston's tobacco warehouse and M B Amber's produce store. By noon Mitchell and Powers' hardwire storage house also burned while a Cleveland, Ohio warehouse on Prospect Street was completely destroyed, valued at about 50,000 dollars with no insurance details announced.
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Cleveland
Associated Press
Bristol
Tenn
Amitchell
Hari
Beistol
Youn
Frank Wineton
M. B. Amber
Mitchell & Powers
General Cartage and Storage
President Roosevelt Transmits First Atlantic Wireless Message
President Roosevelt consented to prepare and transmit the first wireless transatlantic message to King Edward VII. Major Flood Page, Marconi's representative, urged opening the Cape Cod station to send the signal within about ten days. Marconi's arrival is awaited to receive the reply.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Roosevelt
Atlantic Ocean
Edward VII
Great Britain
John W. Griggs
Major Flood Page
Marconi
Cape Cod
King Ea Ward
Major Page
Marinette and Menominee Taper Joins General Paper Trust
Special to The Northwestern reports Marinette and Menominee Taper company capitalized at 1 million dollars has joined the General Paper company headquartered in Chicago. The move brings Menasha and other mills into the trust, with August Spies set to resign, and raises questions about market impact despite large output.
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Northwestern
Milwaukee
Wis
Journal
Marinette
Marinette and Menominee Taper Company
Paper Trust
General Paper Company
Chicago
Merrimans
Geonto Falls
Wausau
Kaukauna
August Spies
Spies
Wisconsin
Petosky
Mich
Minnesota
Odells for Platt and Wolcott Denials
New York reports Governor Dude endorses Senator T C Platt for re election saying he is unequivocally for him and that rumors against Platts renomination are false. Denver reporter notes former Senator Wolcott denies ever backing Henry M Feller as Colorado senator.
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Associated Press
New York
Questons
T. C. Platt
Dude
Platt
Senate
Republican Party
Wolcott
Denver
Col
Henry M. Feller
Colorado
Former Publisher Dead in New York
Avandlated Preas reports Col A B De Freece former publisher of The Mail and Express died at Feltham Manor. Also noted is the death of Mrs Nicholas Murray Butler wife of Columbia University president in New York from heart illness. Col Edwin F Frown national military homes inspector general died in New York of heart trouble.
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New York
A. B. de Freece
The
Mail and Express
Feltham Manor
York
Nicholas Murray Butler
Columbia University
Natonal
Millionaire dies after jump from seventh floor window
In New York on January 10, Thomas A. Denough, thirty, treasurer of the O'Denough Coffee company, crazed by fever, leaped from a seventh floor window of the Ormonde apartment building. He died ten minutes later. He was described as a millonaire by the press.
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New York
Thomas A. Denough
O'Denough Coffee Company
Ormonde
Millonaire
Pretender Reorganizes Camp at El Bil
Tangier Morocco January 10 The late advices report the pretender has re established his camp at El Bil and is preparing to resume the offensive.
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Tangkr
Morocco
el Bil
Madison A Lively Week Ahead for Wisconsin Legislation
Madison dispatch reports anticipated lively week as speakership candidates Ira Bradford, Lenroot, and Ray arrive to campaign for the Wisconsin Assembly. Governor La Follette’s message to lawmakers will be printed by Tuesday. Lobbyists prepare offices. room rates rise. discussions include free employment bureaus and civil service expansions.
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la Follette
Wisconsin
Iobby
Madison
Ring
Harris
Madin
Harrig
Wiswell
Park Hotel
Madisoniany
Atate
Milwaukee
Bird
Jenroot
Morf
Lasor Boreaus
Sutschich
Erickson
Oshkosh
Yuraus
Wort Superior
Oshkowh
la Cros
Fond du Lac
Alao
O'Neill
Civil Service
Expert hired to push civil service bill and tax debate
The text notes Stephen Gilman a former labor office worker and current partner in Madison with George W. Bird as the expert employed by railroad interests to challenge Bleher railway taxation and to devise a new bookkeeping system for Kapitol, with substantial figures for the railroad corporations.
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Stephen Gilman
Labor Commissioner's Office
Scofield
George W. Bird
Madison
Gilman
Railroad Corporation
Winter Everett
Interurban Line To Open Oshkosh Fond du Lac Service
The Oshkosh Fond du Lac interurban will be completed by Monday evening with track laid and ready for car passage. Cars will operate on an hourly schedule between the two cities by Tuesday, with fares of 25 cents Oshkosh to Fond du Lac and 15 cents on the Van Dyne leg, tying merchants of both cities to the venture. E. S. Glover will manage the line, with local oversight by Downs of the Traction company.
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Oshkosh
Fond da Lia
Fond du Lac
C. C. Smith
Columbia Construction Company
Hea
Neenah
Neensh
van Dyne
E. S. Glover
Fohd
At Lac
Downs
EH. F. Whitcomb
Wisconsin Central
Grant Fitch
National Exchange Bank of Milwaukee
Columbia Construction Company of
Milwaukee
Captured burglar's wife sighted in Eagle Wisconsin
A small dark woman with a baby visited Eagle to pay Whittman for a rig used by alleged burglars. She refused to reveal home or name and is believed to be the wife of a captured burglar. The woman kept with her child and was under close watch by authorities.
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Oman
Enaramee
Eagle
Northwestern
Milwaukee
Wis
Wisconsin
Whittman
Mine Owners Open Case Before Strike Commission
Delaware and Hudson coal company fronts its defense with James H. Torrey as counsel, arguing friendly relations pre 1900 strike, then union entry caused discord. Witness Charles C. Rose describes car loads, payrolls, and less coal moved recently while acknowledging docking power. Abel Culver airs payroll accuracy as the session adjourns for recess.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Dan
Tons Union
Giewell
Minington
General Wison
Delaware and
Huds
James H. Torrey
Scranton
Torrey
Organization of the United Mine Workers
Charles C. Rose
Miners’ Union
Mitchell
Rose
Mr. Mitchell
Abel I. Culver
New York
Delaware and Hudson Company
Mr. Culver
Milwaukee meeting fuels Wisconsin manufacturers pact
Wisconsin and Chicago manufacturers discussed uniting to protect against higher taxes and boost state industry. G A Buckstaff says the aim is mutual benefit for all, citing furniture center models in Chicago and Grand Rapids to show gains from organized effort. Buckstaff stresses collective action exceeds individual attempts.
Basketball Tonight in Neenah Armory Feature
A basketball game is set for this evening in the Company I armory between Company I and the Catholic Order of Foresters of Fond du Lac. Milwaukee visitor E. M. r visits Neenah relatives. Anton Hrubeszky funeral scheduled Monday at St Patrick's Church with Father William DeKelver presiding.
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Northwestern
Neenah
Wis
Company I Armory
Company I
Order of Foresters of
Fond ¢U Lac
Milwaukee
Parente
Anton Hrubesky
St. Patrick's Church
William DeKelver
Buying Duke's Claim
The family of Archduke Leopold Ferdinand brother of the crown princess of Saxony decided to pay 300,8088 to renounce all claims to the titles.
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Presa
Salsburg
Austria
Leopold Ferdinand
Saxony
The Chemist of the Grocery and Other Features
Features from Todits Paper showcase a mix of society letters. The issue includes a letter by Richard Gcomplete, a literary piece by Herbert Brewster, and notes on fashion, shopping, and matrimonial themes. Portraits, wedding anniversaries, and recreational items fill the pages.
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Groluery
Oshkosh
Mamwmeeth
Altorney
Richard Lo Gqallieuse
Herbert Brewster
Max 7
Wees
Bere Sporting News
Royal Amenities
Opte
Yeek Patice
Fa Heengens
Oxhkeskh
Tartrait
Sandew Onshiek Patice
Wits
Tertrait
Tahkesh Hawete
Fawilly
Were
Ferd Welleta
Ralireed Weeek
Oriraita Gelden
Dhhesk Peorte
Wisconsin chairs and rail rates spur a political glare
A discussion outlines concerns over convict made chairs harming Wisconsin business. The speaker opposes prison manufacturing and warns railroad rate policies may hurt interstate commerce. He argues rates differ by destination and criticizes Mr Bull's stance as misaligned with manufacturers' interests.
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Winwonsin
Priven
Priauod
Spokane
Seattle
Bult
Attempt on King Alfonso Reported in Madrid
A Madrid dispatch says an assassination attempt on King Alfonso of Spain occurred but details were not available when the message arrived. The report originated from Paris via the Associated Press.
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Presa
Paris
Madrid
Alfonso
W. J. Roy and Burgess Apply to Probate G W Roe Willis Will
The hearing date is set for February 3 as W. J. Roy and Dr. A. Burgess, son-in-law and son-in-law of the late G W Roe Willis, seek admission to probate of the will. Roe Willis declines to discuss details, stating family interests remain managed as before with no sales planned.
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W. J. Roy
Burgess
Eon
G. W. Ros
Sir. Roe
Northwestern
Oshkosh
Black Wort and Wolf River towns settle state and county taxes
Four towns paid their taxes to County Treasurer Benjamin Edwards. Black Wort contributed $1,465.46 and Wolf River $1,445.41. Rushford paid $2,207 in state taxes and Porgunite paid $1,190.27 plus $19.72 for county taxes. Treasurers must pay the state fee by the second Monday in February and the county tax by March 15.
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Black Wort
Wolf River
Rushford
Porgunite
Ite
Benjamin Edwards
Warner Sherwood Resigns as Assistant Appraiser
Washington January 10 Warner Sherwood 22 assistant appraiser at New York resigns from government post. Details indicate formal departure from duties with possible replacement steps under way.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Warner Sherwood
New York
Treasure rumor recounts hidden Chinese imperial wealth
General Adna R. Chaffee claims the forbidden city housed an $80 million treasure including the empress dowager jewels. He says American and Japanese forces guarded the gate, with a map marking the stash and a plan to reclaim it if indemnity was offered. He blames Chinese artillery greed for the scope of looting. He comments on Filipino support for a good government in Manila.
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Amidatil Press
New York
Jan. W
McKinley
Adna R. Chaffee
Hamilton Club
Brooklyn
Alexander Hamilton
China
Forbidden City
Chines
Chalfes
Winter Palace
Chaffee
United States
Manilla
Funeral of Mrs Snell Arrives for Service at First Congregational
The remains of the late Nera H J Snell who died in Ithaca New York will arrive in the city at 7 18 PM and be taken to Spirirs MacDonald Undertaking rooms. The funeral will be Sunday at 2 30 PM at the First Congregational Church Rev Ba ward H Smith officiating. Mrs Snell had lived in the city since about six years ago and recently with Mrs Hattie L Contee on Jackson Street. Survived by several relatives including Dyer and Snell relatives. The gospel meeting of Oshkeo TV MC will be held Sunday at 3 PM with Rev G E Anderson delivering a second sermon. The theme tomorrow will be The Example of Jesus Christ as a Man Among Men.
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Milwaukee
G. A. Buck- Raff
Buckstalf-Edwards Company
Northwestern
Aimpie Famco
Chicaco
Furniture Center
Grand Rapids
Chicago
Chicago 10
Grand A3 Rapids
Wisemain
Wisconsin
Ball
Nera
H. J. Snell
Ithaca
Spirirs & Xmacdonald
First Congregational Church
Baward H. Smith
Luther Davies
Heman H. Powers
Clarence Sheppard
Snell
Hattie L. Contee
Jackson Street
Conier
Mra Conier
Contee
Enelli
FL. Dyer
Hr. M. Dyer
Chieses
Ant A. W. Snell
George Sarli
Waapaca
TV. MC. A
Nlock
Anderson
Joxza Christ
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