Wisconsin Governor La Follette Urges Rail Rate Reform
Governor La Follette delivers a three hour message urging a freight rate commission and rail regulation. He warns railroads threaten towns and commerce, urges reforms to curb monopoly, and calls for state safeguards and deposit controls in treasury administration.
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Sorthwestern
Wis
Jen
la Follette
Duimaund
Wisca
Wisconsin
Tiingis
Tewa
Fractured report on state central committee reading
In Madison Wisconsin January 12 La Folette readers protest keynote as Chief Clerk Igo Eaton challenges appointments by the nine member state central committee. Chairman Connor leads others in strong protests during the long day of deliberations.
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Madison
Wis
la Foellette
Igo Eaton
Joe O'Brien
Apsistaunt
Stathwart State Central Committee
Senate
Eaton
Tas Ule de Lenders
Ien
Connor
Stuig Central Committee
Incomplete OCR Sparks Wartime House Meeting Notes
Fragmentary text shows a Washington meeting and harbor revision discussion involving representatives and committees. The garbled lines hint at a January session with a hospital reference and house actions, but many names and details are unreadable.
Mayor and club members host mixed social at Matin Street home
The Mayors surprised a social event at their Matin Street home with a Whist party and prizes led by Mrs Henning. Guests included Mr and Mrs Re MeDew and the Kreis, with light refreshments served. The Birthday Club met with Mrs Bu lser for Whist with prizes won by Mrs Schneider and Mrs Dennie among others.
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Menasha
Tuiem Club
J. Henning
Matin Street
Hennitz Kleday
Gride
Keetz
Kiegel
Consala
Ted
Henning
Joseph Schneider
Louis Dennie Arnt
William Toepher
4. Suitver
William Tarpher
Airs
Lanegraf Jr
Gwer
Robert Schoetel
Rure Rouchs
Maury Bolanger
Lockwood
Joseph John Schreibers
Germarin Opera House
Lance
M. Meyers
Urhkash
Chicago
Kinin
Milwaukee
Aptleton
Uien Prise Eiffelt
Russian Cruiser Izumrud Damaged Returning to Port Said
The Lokal Anzeiger reports the Russian cruiser Izumrud of Admiral Retrovsky's Pacific squadron is returning to Port Said badly damaged on the way to Kronstadt. The vessel is the first from Bokovsky's squadron noted as damaged. Other dispatches mention Japanese and Russian forces cruising near Diego Garcia and the Madagascar region with torpedo fleet considerations.
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Terlin
Lokal Anzeiger
AL. Petersburg
Izurmrud
Cronstalt
Izumrud
Retrovsky
Suez
Bokovskys
Ate Kraly
London
Morning Post
Diego Garcia
Chagos Archipelago
Togo
Tokio
Uriu
Equator
Raminura
China Sea
Malacca
Sunda
Rojestvensky
Ito
Madagascar
Port Arthur Delivery Report From Tokio
The Japanese embassy cites General Nogi stating delivery at Port Arthur is completed. The notice lists fortifications, cannon balls, ammunition, rifles, horses, battleships, cruisers, gunboats, destroyers, steamers, and other items, with quantities and calibers. The telegram is dated today and comes via Tokyo.
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Washington, D. C
Tokio
Nogi
Port Arthur
Httle
Beola Wrestler Sends Challenge After Victory
Max Wiley on behalf of Fred Beola of Marshfield Wisconsin issues a challenge to Edward Atherton of Elmira New York and Clarence Renidin of Cleveland Ohio for a match within a tenth for one thousand dollars a side. If arranged, the bout would be decided in Trochester New York.
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Trochester
N. Y
Max Wiley
Fred Beola
Marshfield
Wis
Averious
Falthmore
Edward Atherton
Elmira
New York
Clarence Renidin
Cleveland
Wisconsin Legislature Weighs Federal Control and Railroad Measures
The Wisconsin Legislature discusses memorials urging federal control, a Cooper-Quarles style rail bill, and Interstate Commerce Commission powers to fix rail rates. Governor La Follette delivers a lengthy message as both houses adjourn until Monday morning. The scene includes lawmakers, reporters, and lobbyists observing the proceedings.
Neenah Firm Elects Directors and Officers
Neenah Wisconsin stockholders of the Jersild Waiting company elected directors S B R Morgan J Jandrey SOW OTD Spengler to J Madson. Officers chosen for the ensuing year include President G Ob Madson vice president B B Jandrey and treasurer W S Spengler superintendent and manager J N Jersil. Also notes social events and local visits with brief movement of residents and officials.
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Neenagh
Wis
Jan
Jersild Waitting Company
Jersild
S. BR. Morgan
J. Jandrey
Sow
Otd Spengler
J. Madson
Rex
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Vies Gredent
BB. J. Landreary
W. S. Pengler
J. N. Jersi
Michelsen’s Hall
Martin Hanson
Ity
Alt Mobile
Alaham
Vie Hanson
Nashville
Tenn
Neenah G. A. R
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Menasha
Reva
William DeKolyer
Crowdis
Hooten
Willis
MM. H. Balleu
Chicago
Judge .Maird
Waukesha
Cape
J. B. Schneller
Frank Schneller
Wiliam Weaver
Company G Armory
Appleton
E. W. St. Clair
Dale
H. J. Mann
Marinette
Chenevert
Whysiatan
Fred Hess
Waupaca
Frances Stierle
Ashlang
Frances
Esther Denninger
J. F. Denninger
Twin City Building-Loan and Savings Association
Haskell E. Conta
Gustav Kalfahs
Mayhew Mott
S. G. Morgan
M. L. Campbell
Japanese Reinforcements Reported Near Mukden
The Neuis Nachricht en dispatch from Mukden says Russian intelligence reports a Japanese force rearmed by 38 siege guns and 82,000 infantry, raising total strength to 388,000 men with 1,654 guns facing General Karapatkin’s troops.
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Wy Associated Press
Berlin
Neusic Nachriehten
Mukden Eaving
Karapatkin
Port Arthur
Peabody Contest Filed Against Governor Adams
A formal notice was filed with the legislature contesting Governor Alva Adams's election. The filing names Peabody as the challenger and sets forth objections to the official result from the recent gubernatorial race in Colorado. The legislature will review the statutory grounds and determine next steps.
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Associated Presa
Denver
Col
Dan
Sovernor
Peatbody
Alva Adams
Sheboygan County Plans New Insane Asylum Outside City
Special from Sheboygan reports cost estimates by Architect Hilpertehager show $1804 to remove the current asylum and build a new facility on 2 acres of land adjoining, with relettered buildings. State board of can central members will approve either site if construction aligns with state law.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Wisconsin
Hilpertehager
Sheboygan County
State Board of Cane
Pweelern
Wisconsin Senate Fight and La Follette Support Debate
A chaotic discussion outlines party caucus rules and the La Follette influence in Wisconsin politics. The piece notes constitutional constraints, potential court actions, and the impact on Senate committee control amid questions of party allegiance and electoral strategy.
Train Crashes Across Washout Killings Reported
A California Limited passenger train collided with a freight train thirty miles south of Hatony N. MM. Several crew members are dead including a fireman and a barber. Many passengers injured but not seriously. A second wreck near Beaumont, Mississippi, kills General Passenger and Freight Agent L. B. Sullivan during an inspection.
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Associated Tresa
Las Vegas
N.om
Santa Fe
Hatony N. MM
Mobile
Ala
Tan
Mobile, Jackson and Kansas City Railway
Beaumont
Miss
L. B. Sullivan
Quarantine Bill Aims to Regulate Livestock Movement
Representative Wadsworth of New York introduces a bill to empower the Secretary of Agriculture to establish quarantine districts and regulate the movement of cattle and other livestock. The measure authorizes quarantine of states or territories with contagious disease and provides penalties for violations of the secretary’s orders.
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Associated L’rtss
Washington, D. C
Dan
Wadsworth
New York
House Committee On Agriculture
Secretary of Agriculture
Yeomans Named Interstate Commerce Commissioner Nominee
From Washington Jan 12 the president sent to the Senate the nomination of James D Yeomans of Iowa to be interstate commerce commissioner His selection follows a move to broaden oversight of commerce.
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Associatedress
Washington, D. C
James D. Yeomans
Iowa
Russian loan subscriptions close as opened
Nerlin Tan reports appointments for the Russian loan were held and the subscription list closed immediately after opening today, indicating swift investor demand and rapid processing of entries. The brief item notes the fast closure occurs as part of the loan offering.
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Nerlin
Tan
Searles Incident Closed and Secretary Shaw Advisory
The case involving Lieutenant Searls is closed with a friendly admonition from the secretary of the treasury. The secretary will not discuss the matter publicly and urges officers not to engage in such controversies in the future. Washington reports note no formal charges were filed and the issue centered on statements in The Northwestern and letters to secretary Shaw.
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Serrety Shaw Arvien
R. Cutter
Seattle
Northwestern
Matyer
Secretar
Secretary of the Treasury
Searls
Department
H. C. Stevens
Favor Marin Subsidy Faces Senate Committee Vote
The Senate committee on commerce discussed a marine subsidy bill today with Senator Gallinger urged to report to the Senate. A minority report favored by merchant marines was debated, while Senator Mallory supported the minority view and Senator Martin withheld full backing. The bill, as reported, would boost subsidies for a new route from the Pacific coast to Hawaii and Asia, increasing monthly aid from 300,000 to 400,000 and fort nightly aid from 400.40 to 400.00, though critics feared bids may fail without higher subsidies.
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Associated Urosa
Sineton, Ltd
Senate Committee On Ecommerce
Ai cd
Gallinger
Rize Shipping Sherehert
Senate
Tarine Rarnminosian
Ator Mallory Tao
Martin
Commission
No Taxes Proposed for State Schools by West Virginia Governor
In his farewell message Governor of West Virginia proposes constitutional change for 1907 and beyond to abolish state school taxes. He favors taxing railroad and street railway gross incomes at one percent to fund a distributable school fund, and urges a state railway commission for supervision.
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Charleston
W Va
Bert
SLEET IN NEW YORK FROSTS STREETS AND SIDEWALKS
A light drizzling sleet persisted overnight in Greater New York turning streets into skating rinks. Pedestrians and street traffic faced hazards as ice formed on roads and sidewalks, hindering transportation and daily activity. A separate report notes dense fog in Philadelphia halting port business.
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Associated Krese
New York
Greater
Philadelphia
Tan
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Hay and Fairbanks Confer on Canada Recriprocity
Senator Fairbanks and Secretary Hay held a long Washington conference on Canadian reciprocity and other Joint High Commission matters. He said reassembling the Joint High Commission will be considered after Canadian parliament proclaims. matter will rest in abeyance until then.
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Associated Prese
Washington
DE. C
Fairbanks
Hay
Joint High Commission
Maccabees to Install at Woodinan Corner Nightclub
Winnebago Tent No. 45 Knights of the Maccabees will hold installation at the Woodinan corner of Algoma and Light trees. A dance and military orchestra follow at two o'clock. Lunch served from eleven to twelve. George J. Susith serves as metacing officer.
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Winnebago
Knights of the Maccabees
Diolt
Woodinan
Algoma
Beglinlas
George J. Susith
Death notices and funeral for Francis Nasser Oshkosh
Local city mourns Francis Nasser of Oshkosh with Catholic Knights honors. The deceased, a longtime resident, died after a long illness at his son’s home in Chicago. Funeral planned at St Peters Church with relatives from Oshkosh and Chicago attending.
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Francis Nasser
Oshkosh
Jim Marat Hahen
Will J. Clark
Washington Teul Chicas
Wall
Tila Eerock
Anit
William J. Clark
Park Street
St. Peters Church
Fgh Street
Organization of
Catholic Knights
Act Ag
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Riwin
Prussia
America
Danaville
Livingston
Eal
Sai Tin
St. Peter's Church
Chicago
Catholic Knights of Wiscon
Ciy
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Bedelun
Oshkush
Chicaga
Abs. Clark
Isi
Aries Kear
Joseph Robertus
Ubisetry
Costiv Loarel
Snowbound Oshkosh Trains Struggle Through Deep Drifts
Snow halted service on the Oshkosh Neenah line as drifts blocked tracks. Crews of 35 workers plus shovels and a sweeper cleared enough to restore near regular operation by evening. many men endured forty to fifty hour shifts. Cars on the Oshkosh Omro line remained idle due to a snowed in track. Regular service resumed on the south side with double headed trains pushing through heavy snow.
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Kent
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Kirk
Oelock
Costs for transcribing testimony required on appeals
Milwaukee judge Kirwan holds that costs for transcribing testimony must be paid before an appeal from municipal to circuit court is perfected. In Birkle vs Kufaer, a $100 judgment in the lower court prompted an appeal, but the failure to pay transcription fees rendered the appeal defective. The decision sets a statewide precedent for municipal courts.
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Tae Eee
Milwaukee
Wis
Lal
Aanitgarni
Municipal
Cirewit
Kirwan
Circuit Courte
Birkle
Kufaer
Proclamation Calls Parliament for February
King Edward signs a proclamation convening Parliament for February. The privy council meeting in Yeondon confirms the session will open with a formal ceremony led by the king.
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Associated Press
Yeondon
F Edward
Privy Counsil
Tull
Austrian novelist Mime de Lak goski Gorand dies at 56
Vienna reports the death of Mime de Lak goski Gorand, a renowned Austrian novelist and rotary prince, at age fifty six. Her husband, Chevalier Miecislag de las omki, a lieutenant general in the Austrian army, died the week of January 26.
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Associated Press
Vienna
Emily de Lak goski-Gorand
Rotary Orince
Chevalier Miecislag de Lasomki
Bristows horn of Power: Inspectors Shifted Nationwide
The Postmaster General issues an order moving all inspectors from the Fourth Assistant to the Postmaster General, centralizing control under a new office. Fourth Assistant Bristow opposes the transfer and vows to resist, with the change set to take effect Monday.
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Beaner
Tirlstow
Local arrests after morning court session
Joseph Mathe Rudolph Mache and Stephen Lang were arrested on a warrant for assault and battery. Mathe and Mache pleaded guilty and were fined 10 dollars plus costs, Lang pleaded not guilty with trial set for January 1. John Beckman Albert Wokimiaut and Louis Rucheberger also fined 10 dollars with costs after a dispute at Ninth and Obie streets. Gus Drumin charged with petty larceny for stealing a buffalo robe valued at 10 dollars, case adjourned to January 1. William Porter, a stranger, was arrested for begging on Malin street and ordered to leave the city.
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Stephen Lang
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Lang
Mmn
John Beckman
Albert Wokimiaut
Louis Rucheberger
Tae
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Obie
Auer
Gus Drumin
Onon
Petit Lircener
Willant Howitt
Tie
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Malin Street
Clly
Lightfoot Case Affirmed in Supreme Court Ruling
In Madison the state supreme court affirmed the lower court’s decision in Lightfoot vs Winnebago Traction. The negligence case concerns Mrs. Lightfoot injured when a car struck her party while traveling on Malin Street. Damages were originally set at 15 000 and the jury found the motorman acted promptly and the plaintiff failed to exercise proper care. The high court’s ruling cements the Traction company’s win.
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Supreme Court Oat Madison
Etva Light- Tool
Winnebasa Traction Company
Lightsfoot
Wis
M. H
Malin
Trion Company
Detendant Traction Company
Supreme Court
Knights of Pythias Install New Oshkosh Officers
Grand Chancellor M. N. Gillette of Fond du Lac installed Oshkosh Lodge No. 25 officers on Wednesday evening. New leaders include Chancellor commander H. A. Fimonds, vice chancellor Charles A. Williams, master of the work BE. W. Weisbrod, master at arms James Laing, keeper of records and seal George Finch, master of finance C Weisbrod, master of the exchequer J.T. Rayerath, inner guard George Witxel, outer guard SM. Parks. A large turnout witnessed the ceremony and esquire work following.
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M. N. Gillette
Fond du Lac
Oshkosh Lodge No. 25
H. A. Fimonds
Charles A. Williams
BE. W. Weisbrod
James Laing
Recordia
George Finch
C Weisbrod
J.T. Rayerath
George Witxel
SM. Parks
Esquire
Funeral of Ruth Allen Daughter of Dr and Mrs Mien
The funeral for Ruth Allen daughter of Dr and Mrs L P Mien was held this morning at 10:30 at the late tun on Mt Vernon street. Rev J W Greenwood of Trinity Episcopal church officiated with Mrs Frank Josslyn singing several selections. A large attendance and many floral offerings followed. The remains were placed temporarily in a vault at Riverside cemetery. Rams Pa vow BP
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L. P. Mien
Tun
Mt. Vernon Street
J. W. Greenwood
Trinity Episcopal Church
Frank Josslyn
Riverside Cemetery
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