La Follette outlines Wisconsin policy agenda in message
Governor La Follette’s address to the Wisconsin legislature surveys taxation reform including a primary law, railroad taxation, trusts regulation, inheritance tax, and educational improvements. He defends state finances, urges expanded university and normal schools, a workshop for the blind, an executive library, and updated banking and labor commission measures.
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State Railway Commission
State University
State Capitol
Commissioner of Labor
Capitol
Executive Mansion
Shitoh
Wisconsin
St. Louis
Iien
Tax Commission
G Aidance
Raish
Supreme Court
la Follette
Board of Regents
Une
National Guard
Free Library Commission
Still Look For Ship Delays Hover Over St Louis Mission
Reports from New York and London recount that the steamer St Louis remains unreported by o clock this morning. Crowds gather at American Line offices seeking news as Montevideo docked and the St Louis status stays uncertain. London observers cite heavy weather and leakiness as possible causes while St Louis and St Paul concerns ripple through shipping circles.
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Associated Press
New York
Aventue American Line
St. Louis
Southampton
Cherbourg
American Line
Montevideo
St. Tule
London
St. Paul
Taskance World of London
International Mercantile Marine Company
Crampasip
Paradelphia
Coal Shortage Strains New York and Illinois Mines
The New York docks at Elizabethport report thousands of tons of anthracite awaiting delivery as coal cars clog yards and main tracks. In Illinois, a grand jury widens its probe into coal operators with subpoenas to Springfield figures while Pennsylvanias University of Pennsylvania faces possible closure due to fuel shortages and freezing conditions.
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Miinois Grand Jury
University of Pennnsylvania
Rus
New York
New Jersey Central Railway
Elizabethport
N. J
George F. Baer
Philadelphia & Reading Company
Mayor Low
Morl
Chicago
Lato
Sangamon County
Charles A. Stairme
Virden Coal Company
West End Coal Company
Springfield
Terrence Casey
Williamaville Coal Company
L. W. Senseney
Alton and Auburn Coal Company
Auburn
University of Pennas
Vania
Philadelphia Dispatch
American
University Hospital
Notable Deaths From Around the World and Nation
The item lists multiple obituaries and notices: T D Kellogg, a wealthy Wisconsin lumberman, dies of heart disease at seventy. Cardinal Lucido Parocchi dies in Rome, with notes on his potential papal influence and friction with the pope. Robert Poole, iron founder, dies in Baltimore at seventy five, noted for Capitol dome ironwork and Civil War cannon. ornithologist John Nathaniel Clark dies in Old Saybrook at seventy two. Dr Susan R Pratt, prominent Brooklyn woman physician, dies in New York. French inventor M Goubet, linked to a submarine torpedo, dies in Paris. Mrs Caroline Churchill Miller, widow of ex-Senator Warner Miller, dies in New York. Iowa veteran Cornel Thomson (Thomasson?) dies in Sioux City, noted as a tanker and Grand Army of Iowa figure.
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Lucido Mary Parocchi
Sacred College
Heart Distate
Hallan Na Lonality
Cardinal Parocchi
Leo
Carding
Parocch
Pontiton
Baltimore
Robert Poole
Robert Poole and Son Company
Iron Founders
Har Just
Poole
Susan R. Prat
Brooklen
Dorowah
China
Methodist Epieconal Church
Faria
Miller
New York
Caroline Churchill Miller
United States
Warner Miner
John P. Chase
Oregon Street
Oshkosh
New Brunswick
California
Margaret Kane
Scott Post
Co. K
Wisconsin Volunteers
John H. Chase
J. C. Pryor
W. H. Chase
Samuel Chase
Arm Long
Los Angeles
Cal
Second Baptist
Ninth Street
Vetersna
Riversalde_cemetery
Decker
Riveraide
Vinland
John Kelley
St. Peter's Church
Wisconsin Tragedy: Man Attempts Suicide After Fight
In Wisconsin on January 15 an unnamed man, after a dispute with his father near Maqukkee, attempted to kill himself by slashing his throat. He survived the self inflicted wound, but his death was expected imminently.
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Mawankee
Wis
Wisconsin Assembly Debates Ban on New Buildings After Feb
Madison Wis June 15 In a reported session Mr Gaveny introduced a resolution opposing new building projects after February 18 The measure was laid over pending adoption The Assembly later adjourned until Monday night following mourning for the death of Assemblyman Ainsworths wife and a telegram of thanks from Neal Brown for the Democratic nomination to the Senate
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Win
Gaveny
Wisconsin Senate
Wis
Ainsworth
Waukesha County
Neal Brown
Famine Strikes Northern Sweden Weighs on Livelihoods
Dispatches from Stockholm report a severe famine across northern Sweden from the Gulf of Bothnia to the Russian border. About 6,000 people face starvation as crops fail and fish are scarce. pine bark and boiled twigs feed cattle, risking typhoid from milk. Aid totals exceed 100,000 dollars, with Sweden sending 12,500 from the United States. A special government commissioner urges immediate relief as livestock and seed supplies dwindle.
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Associated Press
Lennon
Blockholm
Sweden
Gulf of Bothnia
Ruasiin
United States
President Signs Coal Rebate Bill Moves House Action
The article reports on Congress passing the coal rebate bill and President Roosevelt signing it after the engrossed copy arrived. It notes Senate debate on coal issues, railroads blamed for coal prices, and an Army appropriation bill advancing with a rule affecting commerce department proposals.
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Senate
Neenah Menasha Considers Joint Lighting Plant
Milwaukee engineer proposes a dual city municipal lighting plant with six boilers and 1000 horsepower engine to serve Neenah and Menasha at no initial cost, with the engineer taking six percent on funds after operation readiness. joint committee to reconvene Friday.
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Neenah and Menashe
Neenah-Menasha
Wis
Neenah
Neenah and Menazha
August Freshoff
Menasha
Frethom
Geen
Freihoft
A&a
Caine
Freight Car on Line for Oshkosh Omro Interurban
The Winnebago Traction company adapts a former Jepen line car into a dedicated freight and baggage car. Refitted with new motors, electrified lighting, heated for comfort, and numbered 113 at both ends. The first regular trip happened this morning and operation will respond to freight demand on outbound and inbound interurban runs.
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Winnebago Traction Company
Manager Downs
Jepen
Milwaukee
Milwaukee Street
Traction Company
Ita
the Traction Company
Cause of Wounds and Murder Verdicts
Reported defense opening in the Lewis A. Disbrow case for Foster’s death with witnesses claiming wounds came from shells and a stake found near Tiana bay. Eugene H. Smith testified to finding a stake in the bar. In Storm Lake the murder verdict found Phillips and Brooks guilty in the first degree with life sentences. Freehold also reports sentences for conspirators Hendricks and Station to two years and six months.
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Keasy Riverbesd
L. I
Rowland Miles
Lewis A. Disbrow
Clarence Foster
Foster
Lawrence
Tiana Bay
Eugene H. Smith
Storm Lake
Phillips
Brooks
Freehold
N. J
Dr. Hendricks
Justice of the Peace Station
Henry M. Rennell
Pittsburg
Physician Sees No Hope for Hewitt Recovery
New York January 15 Abram Hewitt showed improvement but Dr Keyes Jr warned that predicting recovery remained uncertain. The attending physician described the patient as much better yet offered no assurance of convalescence.
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Associated Prexa
New York
Abram &. Hewitt
Keyes, Jr
Hewitt
Philadelphia Mayoral Nominations Split by Parties
John J. Weaver was unanimously nominated by the Republican city convention for mayor to succeed Ramses H. Ashbridge. The Democratic convention followed with Francis Fisher Kane named as their mayoral candidate.
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Philadelphia
John J . Weaver
Republican City Convention
Acceed
Ramses H. Ashbridge
Francis Fisher Kane Wes
County Defends in Tax Commission Battle for Oshkosh Equalization
County supervisors from every village and town met at the courthouse to plan defense in the effort to appoint a tax commission to probe equalization of Oshkosh taxes. Carl D. Jackson to represent towns. Neenah and Menasha to send per city attorneys Cambell and Bollard. executive committee to levy pro rata shares for expenses.
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Oshkosh
Follo
R, E Root
Wlpl Tuear
Cambell
Ilan Bollard
Root
Spooner Nominated For Six Year Senate Term
The Wisconsin Republican caucus nominates John Coit Spooner for another six year Senate term starting March 4 1908. Spooner born 1843 in Indiana rose to prominence as a lawyer and politician serving as captain in the 50th Wisconsin, adviser to Presidents Harrison and McKinley, and long time senator. The two houses will meet January 27 to elect him.
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John ¢. Spooner
John Coit Spooner
Lawrenceburg
Indiana
Wisconsin
Wisconsin University
Fiftieth
Fairchild
United States
Angus Cameron
Oshkosh Seeks Commission to Prepare Opposing Side
Oshkosh voices grievance and requests appointment of a commission to prepare the opposing side of the craze, arguing for balanced consideration and formal inquiry into the matter.
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Oshkosh
Oshkosh Wins Over Green Bay In Fox River Valley Bowling
Oshkosh defeated Green Bay in a three game tournament at Badger alley. Oshkosh won the first and third games by wide margins while Green Bay took the second by seven pins. Oshkosh totaled 2631 pins to Green Bay's 2803. Oshkosh heads to Appirion to bowl Friday evening.
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Green Bay
Fox River Valley
Badger Alley
Oshkosh Goek
Appirion
Associated Preoxy
Tennes
Ineland
Manchester
New Orleans
Leicester
Enzian
Dingwe
Bee Montcomery
State Official Shoots Editor Echoes Campaign Violence
A chaotic batch of bulletins reports the shooting of editor N. G. Gonzales by Lt. Gov. Tillman in Columbia South Carolina. Gonzales is hospitalized. Tillman is under guard and silent. The incident follows a heated gubernatorial campaign and prior hostility between the two men. Additional items note a Spartanburg officer killed during an arrest and a Washington Indiana street duel over an old quarrel.
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Columbia
3. C
N. G. Gonzades
State
Tilleman
Tillman
Gonzales
Gongales
Spartanburg
D. C
Negto Desperado
Will Davis
Pacolet Mills
Jscob Smith
Davis Cacani
Washington
Ind
Owen Tooker
William Backit
Plainwike
Kelly on Trial for Perjury in Railway Franchise Case
Charles E. Kelly former speaker of the house of delegates faced trial in St. Louis Missouri jury division of the vailed court on charges of perjury connected to a suburban railway franchise deal. The case began today with opening proceedings and testimony expected.
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St. Leak
Charles E. Kelly
House of Delegates
Connectton
Suburbas
Ryan
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