Wisconsin Assembly Sees Two Cent Rail Fare Bill
Madison January 10 Three bills were presented in the Wisconsin assembly including a two cent fare measure for railroads earning over 7000 a mile. The governor urged state control of public utilities, an income tax, and extended railroad jurisdiction. The assembly adjourned with many pages unread while the senate heard the message in full.
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Wis
Assembly
Booth
Madison, Wis
Senate
James O. Daudson
Wisconsin
Xonternor
State Railway Commission
Focal
Davidson
Public utilities and banking reforms urged in governor report
The governor calls for comprehensive reform to regulate public utility corporations, permit municipal ownership of waterworks and gas lighting, and to supervise stocks and bonds. He urges state supervision of life insurance, safeguards for policyholders, and penalties for violators, plus banking law fixes to limit branch expansion. The primary law is deemed a success.
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Quakes Felt Across Regions In Early January
A series of earthquakes were reported felt from Williamsport Pennsylvania to Maryland and across Europe and Russia. Shocks in Maryland lasted about fifteen seconds near Baltimore county. Stockholm and Christiania reported sharp shocks with alarms and evacuations but no damage. Yekaterinburg noted two tremors early in the morning.
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Heirs Cannot Recover Church Endowments
Paria Jan 16 The first civil court in the Seine district ruled that endowments placed by a church for perpetual masses are not recoverable by heirs of the deceased. The funds will go to the institution designated to receive the property of trustees.
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Associated Press
Paria
Seine
Fires Spark Panic in Bellair as Gas Pressure Rises
Eight fires broke out nearly simultaneously in Bellaire Q before dawn causing widespread panic. Residents Frederick Bickel and his wife Marry Bickel, and William Mason were rescued unconscious. Mason is reported to be dying.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Bellaire
Frederick Bickel
Marry Bickel
William Mason
Mason
No Room for Lobbyists in Incoming Session
Springfield January 10 Associated Press report says Speaker Shurilesé ruled that during the new session only members, ex members, congressmen and others privileged by rules may come on the floor, effectively barring lobbyists from the chamber.
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Renaway Freight Cars Crash Into Hotel In Wisconsin
Renaway freight cars crashed into the Union hotel in St. Paul yards today, partially wrecking the hotel and seriously injuring two persons. The incident occurred in Dressy danceville Wisconsin on January 11.
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Church Hanged for Murder in Warrenton Case
A church pastor was hanged in Warrenton for the murder of his wife's parents, Mr and Mrs H W Yeater, in a case reported by Associated Press. The execution followed legal proceedings in St. Louis and Warrenton, with the sentence carried out today.
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Mercantile Bank Control by Heinze Affects Gould Network
New York Jan 10 Wall street learns Fr August Heinze and allies who backed him in Montana mining have gained strong influence in Mercantile National bank a Gould institution They placed their representatives on the board and plan a broad reorganization Heinze controls most Mercantile holdings of E R Thomas and Charles W Morse and may oust Edwin Gould Rumors say he aims to merge with Consolidated National Bank though not immediately.
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Steel Furnace Explosion Killing and Destruction at Harrisburg Plant
A Pittsburgh explosion at the Eliza furnaces of Jones & Laughlin Co. killed seven men and left twelve foreigners badly burned while workers sifted through steel and cinders for more bodies. Coroner Armstrong warned more remains could be found as a costly blast collapsed the furnace area and ruined the plant. A second blast leveled the Standard Powder plant near Hollidaysburg, with no deaths but $100,000+ in damage and fears of another explosion as fires threatened stored powder and dynamite.
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Court fights murder case as Jackson fears Wild trial
In Kentucky a murder trial for Judea Margin and others rises tensions. Judge Carnes fears for his safety as mobs twist politics and race, with appeals court sought to halt proceedings. Governor Beckham dispatches militia to Jackson to quell unrest and protect jurors and officials.
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State Governor seeks emergency funds over tax cheat claims
Springfield, Wis. Governor Deneen proposes a $10 emergency appropriation to prepare coal and prevent removal from state revenues. An associate inquiry accuses the coal and charter rail lines of omitting earnings from semi annual statements and granting rebates to shippers.
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NO NEWS OF THE PONCE
No news of the missing steamer Ponce from Parte Rien has been received today. Reports of wireless messages are discredited by the steamer carrying no wireless apparatus. Officials fix on the continued failure of the steamer Maracas to arrive from Trinidad as a possible related development.
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Gasoline Prices Rise as Standard Oil Reports Increases
The Associated Press reports in Cleveland that Standard Oil tests show gasoline advancing from 22% to 23% per gallon at 86 degrees with deodorized stove gas priced unchanged at 15 cents. Only these two brands remain quoted by Standard. others withdrawn.
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General Patterson Dies in Canada at Saint Catherine's
Washington reports the death at Saint Catherine's Ontario of General R. F. Patterson formerly with the Fourth Iowa Cavalry and Twenty Ninth Iowa Infantry. Very little information remains due to garbled OCR but confirms a general officer's passing and ties to Iowa units. The notice notes the death occurred last night and references his former commands.
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Washington, D. C
Bt. Catherines
Lower fares proposed for railway passenger rates
The legislature was presented with measures to fix maximum passenger rates at two cents per mile in the lower peninsula and three cents per mile in the northern peninsula. Proposals urged by Governor Warren to the legislature aim to cap earnings per mile for routes exceeding $1,000 annually.
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Van Hise Urged to Stay by Wisconsin Cavalry Assembly
At a special Mactisen Wisconsin meeting, Cavalry of the university urged President Van Hise not to accept a Smithsonian offer in Washington. He declined, saying he has not received any offer. No committee waited on him.
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Petition Seeks Posts on Rivers and Harbor Channel
A petition to establish posts at river mouths including Lake Winnebago and Take Poysun seeks authorized posts. Me Davideos to introduce a regulation backing the harbor plan. Two Rivers leaders J HR Curcens and J Hamilton and Congressman Davidson discussed channel depth in harbor with Chairman Burton.
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Quarles Will Defend in Beloit Prosecution
Milwaukees Wisconsin January 10 news from Beloit says Charber Quarles of Milwaukee one of the foremost constitutional lawyers in the state will defend in the prosecution of a alleged adulteration case in Reesort on January 18. The trial is tied to a major pure food rights effort in the state. W. Tereke of Evangville special deputy sherman will conduct the prosecution.
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Hearing on Interstate Control of Liquor Sales
A Senate committee debate on states’ rights to regulate intoxicating liquors was held in Washington. Robert Grath, general counsel for the United States Brewers' Association, supported the bills, while Afr Wiehelsan, legislative agent for the Ad-Saloon Inagur, opposed them.
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Inquiries Proposed in Minnesota Legislature Alleged Game Probe
Fragmented notes report inquiries proposed by Armointed Pres in St. Pal Minnesota dated January 14. Article mentions a committee probing alleged game manipulation with vestiges of a machinery trust in Wisconsin and connections to former members. Text is garbled but implies official inquiry into alleged wrongdoing and lobbying.
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Retired List for Maine Battleship Commander
Washington January 1 1895 announced that Vice Admiral Charles A Ilsabee who led the Maine when it exploded in Havana Harbor February 15 1898 will be placed on the retired list of the navy on the 16th in recognition of age.
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Foreign service funding bill reported with cuts
The house committee on foreign affairs completed consideration of the foreign consular appropriation bill and will report a measure authorizing 3,194,77 for the foreign service. This is 65,000,000 under the last session's appropriation.
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Car Shortage Complaints Fed To Interstate Commission
Complaints about the car shortage and resulting fuel scarcity in the west and northwest are being sent to the Interstate Commerce Commission. They are forwarded to Chairman Knapp, who is currently in Chicago.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
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Terrorists kill another with failed public attack
A chaotic report describes a terrorist strike that injured and killed, with unclear names and locations due to garbled text. The fragment mentions target areas and a failed political campaign, plus an escape, leaving key details uncertain.
Senate Debates Hours of Labor Bill for Railway Workers
Washington Jan 1 Senator La Follette won passage to limit railway labor hours with the bill set for today. Amid debate, Tillman questioned rule changes, substitutes offered by Lundrage and La Follette, and amendments to expand the bill’s scope to freight and passenger traffic. The House later debated military provisions and an army appropriations measure with extended floor time.
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Levees in Danger Warns of Inundation Risk
The Mississippi high water crest forces State Engineer Lewis to warn that ocean liners must slow near New Orleans or a 30 mile stretch of coast could flood from unfinished levees breaking.
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Associated Press
New Orleans
Mississippi River
Lewis
Bishop Duncan III in Critical Condition After Surgery
Bishop Duncan of the Methodist Episcopal Church south is critically ill following an operation for a carbuncle in Spartanburg, South Carolina. The report from Associated Press notes the clergy member’s serious condition as updates are awaited.
Fainting in Senate Flares From Stomach Trouble
Madison Wis Jan 10 Senior Rummel of Milwaukee fainted entering the senate chamber while suffering from acute stomach trouble. Weather forecast overcast with colder tonight and Tuesday. storm system and temperature drops expected in the Midwest and Lake region.
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