China to sign joint note ends long delay
Chinese peace commissioners have orders from the court to sign the joint note of the powers ending the delay in settling the Chinese trouble and paving the way for new treaties. Washington reports no confirmation from Minister Ceaser on the signing and status at Pekin remains unchanged. London notes the rumor of ceding the Chwang Shan Hai Kuan railroad to Russia is unfounded.
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Associated Press
Pekin
NOG
Washington
D. C
State Department
Ceaser
London
Foreign Office
Russia
Lord Salisbury
Daily Chronicle
Great Britain
Tillamook Wrighted By Sea Accident at Kodiak
Word was received that the overdue United States mail steamer Tillamook was caught in the sea at Kodiak and abandoned by her crew. The captain and crew are reported to be heading to Seattle aboard a rescue vessel.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
Cal
Merchants’ Exchange
United States
Tillamook
Kodiak
Seattle
President shows steady recovery in Washington
The president continues to improve after illness. He slept well, sat up for longer periods, and walked around the room several times. If no complications arise, he is expected to attend to pressing business early next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Ward
Deed of Insane Mother Stuns Minneapolis
In Minneapolis Janie-Mrs. Mathilda Helstrom, wife of a janitor, struck her 16 year old daughter Alice with a bottle while they slept, killing her. Authorities say the mother had prior attempted attacks but forced silence. The incident is attributed to insanity as mother and daughter were reportedly very attached.
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Associated Press
Minneapolis
Minn
Janie
Mathilda Helstrom
Alice
Left Three Widows Claim John Muller’s Property
West Superior Wisconsin January 15 three women claim to be the widow of John Muller who died three years ago. They seek control of mining properties valued at about a quarter of a million. Mrs Katherine Muller arrives to obtain a health department permit to exhume the body for burial in Detroit Michigan. Health Commissioner Gould refuses without satisfactory identity evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
West Superior
Wis
John Muller
Katherine Muller
Health Department
Detroit
Mich
Gould
Occupations Open to Women and Local Choir Social
A discussion on expanding women’s work notes new schools and wider career options since fifty years ago. The piece cites women entering professions from ministry to barbering, and reports Albert B. Goodell hosting the First M church choir at his home after a Friday rehearsal with a casual program and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carolyn C. Mumford
January Woman's Home Companion
Albert BE. Goodell
Jackson Street
Arches
Britain to consider Hay-Pauncefare treaty return
The state department reports the Hay-Pauncefore treaty is under review in London with the aim of producing a final reply to the United States. Officials lack knowledge of the British decision but sense favorable indications toward acceptance. A rejection would likely have been announced sooner than five weeks since receipt of the treaty.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
State Department
United States
Minnesota Senator Cushman Davis Eulogized in Senate
A Senate session in Washington honored the late Minnesota Senator Cushman Kellogg Davis with heartfelt eulogies. Speakers included Senators Morgan Clark Lodge Nelson Towne Hoar Spooner McCumber Foster, praising his foreign relations leadership and role on the Paris peace commission. No legislative business was conducted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Jon
D. C
Senate
Cushman Kellogg Davis
Minnesota
Davis
Committee
Paris
Towne
Hoar
Massachusetts
Spooner
Wisconsin
McCumber
North Dakota
Foster
Washington
Oshkosh Medical Club Entertained by Dr Gordon at Northern Hospital
Seventeen Oshkosh Medical club members attended a dinner at Northern Hospital hosted by Dr W A Gordon. The event featured a Central train trip to the hospital, a bus ride to the inter urban line, and a formal meal with multiple courses. Papers on hysteria and gall bladder surgery were read by Dr J A Gordon and Dr W Oviatt, with numerous physicians listed as present. The next meeting is set for January 25 at Dr Allen’s office.
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Oshkosh Medical Club
W. A. Gordon
Northern Hospital
Ingane
Dr. Gordon
J. A. Gordon
W. Oviatt
G. M. Steele
B.C. Gudden
J. C. Noyes
C. W. Oviatt
AL EL
Tragic family murder suicide in Yoany Florida
Jan 12. Lewis Curvier, 40, killed his wife by slashing her throat then struck their son Archie with a baseball bat. He ingested paris green and fatally cut his own throat. All three victims died at an early hour this morning.
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Associated Press
Yoany
Lewis Curvier
Archie
Paris Green
Death of J. G. Fee at Borea home in Kentucky
John G. Fee founder of Borea College and noted abolitionist died last night at his Kentucky home. The Chicago Tribune reports the Kansas born reformer lived to advance education and emancipation during his long career.
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Boreas College
Tenhensee
Associated Press
Chicago
the Tribune
Borea
Kentucky
John G. Fee
Borea College
Death of Anna Albrecht in bereaved family
Anna Albrecht ten year old daughter of Mr and Mrs William Albrecht died this morning of illness. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 1 30 from the residence and at 2 from the German Lutheran church with Rev G M Weng officiating
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Anna Albrecht
William Albrecht
German Lutheran Church
G. M. Weng
Signals From Planets Claim by Eddy Drawn From Kite Wire
William A. Eddy of Bayonne New York reports he has drawn hundreds of electric signals from his kite wire since 1832. He says signals arrive in groups of three at twelve second intervals and may originate from an outer planet, not from Earth currents. Eddy plans careful measurements of spark lengths and notes Tesla’s Pike’s Peak signals.
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Associated Press
New York
Wiliam A. Eddy
Bayonne
Earth
Mr. Eddy
Eddy
Tesla
Pike’s Peak
Death of Mrs Nancy Craig Lawrence Prominent Oshkosh Matriarch
Mrs Nancy Craig Lawrence widow of Samuel B Lawrence dies at 421 Washington after four months of suffering. A longtime Oshkosh resident of forty five years she was seventy five. She was a devout St Johns Universalist and Old Settlers member. Survived by three daughters Grace Ash Sheldon Van Cleaver and Frank Waters and three sons Matt Dwight C Samuel B Lawrence. Funeral Monday at two at her residence led by Rev I H York.
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Nancy Craig Lawrence
Samuel B. Lawrence
Washington Street
Oshkosh
Lawrence
St. John’s Universalist Church
Old Settlers’ Club
Lawrance
St. Stephens
Newvy Brunswick
Springfield
Millbank
Grace Ash
Chicago
Sheldon van Cleaver
Redlands
Cal
Frank Waters
Matt Lawrence
Dwight C. Lawrence
Henry
Pingree Case: Judge Overrules Objections in Contempt Fight
In Lansing on January 12 ex-Governor Pingree's counsel sought dismissal of contempt proceedings citing court and prosecutor criticisms in a Detroit interview. Judge Wisener overruled objections and the case was left to proceed with appeals to the supreme court, continued to February 4.
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Associated Press
Lansing
Mich
Pingree
Ingham County
Detroit
Wisener
Diphtheria Claims Utica Boy and Infant Son
Harvey Kahn aged ninety years dies from diphtheria at his Utica town home seven miles from the city. Funeral is private Sunday at two. Infant William Carl Anderson five days old, son of Mr and Mrs Nels Anderson of 110 Peart Street, dies this morning. Funeral set for Sunday at two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Kahn
Utica
Alan
William Carl Anderson
Nels Anderson
Peart Street
Curzon Resign Rumor Raises Viceroyalty Question
London sources said to The Herald that Lord Curzon may resign as Viceroy of India due to Lady Curzon’s failing health and climate concerns. Cadogan is mentioned as a possible successor to the high official post.
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London
Viceroyalty of
India
Lory Carogan
Lord Curzon
Igh Oficiel
Associated Press
New York
The
Herald
Curzon
Lord Cadogan
Ireland
Boer Plans Not Known Invasion Of The Cape Colony
History records a Boer invasion of Cape Colony with little knowledge of their numbers, routes, or aims. General De Wet is blamed for a broader plan to terrify the British and press terms, while Boer advances are slowed by slow movement and growing British countermeasures.
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Associated Press
Lenton
Cape Colony
Orange River
Great Britain
DE Wet
Napoleon
Poisis
Orange
Misary
South Africa
America
Islands
House opens with river and harbor bill in session
Washington January 12 opening of the session saw miscellaneous business by the house. The river and harbor bill was then taken up for consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Wisconsin Legislature Gears Up For Reapportionment and Tax Bills
Madison Wis Jan 12 the Wisconsin legislature prepares for a rapid start with Speaker Ray announcing assembly committees and both houses planning Saturday and full week sessions The joint reapportionment committee will draft redistricting for state senate assembly and congressional districts and a joint tax committee will hear tax bills to save time until February discussions include size of the assembly committee and concerns over senatorial dignity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wis
Wisconsin Legisature
Ray
Assembly
Albert R. Hall
Wisconsin
Senate
Sturdevant
Whitehead
Hall and
Orion
Jones
Devas
Governor la Follette
Dismissal in Circuit Court Over Settlement in Kewaunee Suit
A Kewaunee County case brought by John E Hall and Joseph Duvall of Duvall Hall under the Kewaunee Elevator firm name was dismissed by Judge Burnell after the parties reached a settlement. The suit sought money recovered during the dissolution of the partnership.
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Kewaunee
Burnell
John E. Hall
Joseph Duvall
Duvall
Contempt of Court Leads to Brief Jail Stay Then Release
PD E Pingrey, a Waupaca businessman, secured a judgment for 90.84 dollars against his former partner W Taylor. After dissolution, Pingrey paid a claim presented by Rounds Peckham Co and sought repayment from Taylor, who had not paid his share. The case ended with dismissal and no party charged costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
PD. E. Pingrey
Waupaca
W. Taylor
Pingrey
Rounds, Peckham & Co
Threats of rebellion in Canada spark fear of uprising
Montreal media warns of growing anger from French Canadians toward English rule. A Le Véxite editorial claims patience has limits and predicts riots or an American occupation of Quebec Montreal and Toronto if insults persist, while urging restraint to avoid crisis.
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Associates Press
Montreal
le Véxite
Canada
England
Quebec
Ontario
Uncle Sam
Toronto
Bank Employees Bowl Brings Two Teams Together
Two teams of bank employes faced off in a friendly bowling match, showcasing camaraderie and team spirit. The event highlighted community ties among local financial workers and offered a casual competition setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BANK
Estate of Conrad Ernst Inventory Records Probate
An inventory filed with the probate clerk details the late Conrad Ernst estate. Real estate in the Eighth ward lot 4 block 21 L M Millers addition valued at 10000. Personal property includes cash 192.31 life insurance 475 and meat market stock 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conrad Ernst
L. M. Miller
The Good Opportunity in Yourself
The author argues young people must rely on self to seize opportunity. External help matters little compared to personal effort and resourcefulness. Relying on crutches hinders progress. independence builds strength and success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lfe
Marden
Kruger Illness Reports Conflicting Across Europe
Private advices claim a prominent German physician warned President Kruger is dangerously ill and unlikely to live a fortnight. London notes deny the US report of danger, stating no confirmation exists. Hague doctors declare Kruger fully restored, though he plans to attend divine service indoors due to the cold.
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Associated Press
New York
Paris
Kruger
London
United States
The
Hague
Winkhuyzen
Coert
Old Settler Josiah Elliott Dies in Omre Wisconsin
Josiah Elliott, a long time Omre resident aged 79, died last night of old age and the grip. He leaves two sons Daniel Elliott of Omre and George Elliott of Oshkosh. His wife died about four years ago. The funeral is set for Sunday at two o'clock from the family residence.
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Omre
Wis
Josiah Elliott
Daniel Eliott
George Elliott
Oshkosh
Social Neighbors Card Club and Their Hosts
Community notes show the Social Neighbors Card club entertained by Mr. and Mrs. J C Zentner of Doty street. Future host couples include Mr. and Mrs Pred W Labudde. Crescent Cinch club met Mrs Pooler on School street with prizes to Mrs Briggs and Mrs Rickard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.C. Zentner
Doty Street
Pred W. Labudde
Crescent Cinch Club
Pooler
School Street
Briggs
Curley Tom
Chicago
Paul
Ella Meyer
Wausau
Theodore H. Schintz
Tanner
Jillnois
Schintz
Oshkosh
Carroll BE. Johnson
Waupun
J. Valentine Faber
Peter R. Schmit
Prospect Avenue
Minneapols
Mary Turner
First Ward
Miss Turner
Elm Street
Horwatz
Oshkosh Controil No. 78
Royal Neighbors
Good Templars
C. H. Tostensen
Racine
State Council
Lilian
Catherine Hogan
Kentucky Street
Fannie Harlow
George Crotty
Laura Paulson
Edward Mann
Ruby DuBois
Cora Lincoln
Laura Paulsen
Catherine Grunski
Nellie Daugherty
Marie Gelb
Paul Holmes
Robert Daugherty
Messrs
Harlow
Chil‘ton
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Ray- Renne
Divina
W. 4. Gorton
Inasne
Wife and Son
End
Roezer
J. G. Fee
Albrecht
Washington St
Diptheria
Wie
de Wet Hui Mar
de- Jay
Kewaunee County
Cathelic Dragn
Boss Hankera
Dee
Ceat ‘Tenn
cLiar
Boss Bankers
National Bank of Oshkosh
Bedford
Schmidt
Brien
Bacon Pres
Konrad Oases
Ati Finney
Hahn
Ebernau
Thomas
Old Settler
Jonah Elliott Dien
Umre
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