Twenty-One Assemblymen Draw Chairmanships in Wisconsin
A special report from Madison details Speaker Ingram's committee list. Experienced Republicans lead most panels with F. Viebahn making history as education chair, while Social Democrats gain two seats on committees, signaling a shift in power dynamics.
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Winnebago County
Madison
Wis
Assembly
Charles A. Ingram
Durand
Assremblyman
F. Viebahn
Watertown
Education Tange
Wisconsin
Viebahn
Jefferson County
Milwaukee
Ingram
House
Taft nominates Smith for circuit judge seat
President Taft sent to the Senate the nomination of Representative Walter S. Smith of Iowa to the United States circuit judge for the Height circuit to succeed Willis Van Devanter. Progressives backed George W. Norris of Nebraska but most Iowa delegates endorsed Smith. Insurgents disappointed. Also nominated were Frank H. Rudkins Washington and several consuls and district judges in transfers across Washington, Stockhom, Manila, and Bluefields.
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Washington, D. C
Taft
Senate
Walter S. Smith
Iowa
United States
Willis van Devanter
Supreme Bench
Congress
George W. Norris
Nebraska
Smith
OF. W. GC
Associated Press
Washington
D. C
Frank H. Rudkin
Ernest JL. Harris
Rock Island
Ill
Stockholm
Smyrna
Joseph de Olivares
Missouri
Madras
India
Managua
Thomas P. Moffatt
New York
Nicaragua
Bluefields
Arthur J Clare
District of Columbia
Georgetown
Guinea
Confidence Man in Prison for Helping Escape
The notorious con artist F. O. Olson, who escaped Ashland jail last summer and was captured in Saskatoon, Canada, received a two year sentence in Wisconsin state prison for aiding other inmates to escape. Olson, once living in Minneapolis, had posed as a railway president at Ogden Utah and is sought in several Canadian and U.S. locations.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Wisconsin
Ashland
F. O. Olson
Saskatoon
Canada
Olson
Minneapolis
Ogden
Utah
United States
Insurance scheme to back law students in exams
Madison Wits Jan 17. An insurance company formed among university law students guarantees policyholders against failure or ill conditions in upcoming examinations. A system assessing a student as risk is being developed, with potential to extend to all university students.
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Northwestern
Madison
Wits
Eddy Will Probated Without Opposition in Concord
The will of Mrs. Mary Baker G. Eddy Way was probated today in Concord New Hampshire with no opposition. Her sons have filed actions seeking court determination of the document’s validity despite the probate.
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Associated Press
Concord
N. H
Mary Baker G. Eddy Way
JURY BEGINS PROBE IN DECATUR AREA VOTE SELLING
The Danville grand jury, instructed by Judge Kimbrough, began deliberations today on charges of vote selling in Danville city and county, within Speaker Cannon's home district.
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Associated Pres
Danville
Kimbrough
Cannon
Governor Willson refuses pardon in Goebel murder case
Frankfort Kentucky January 17 Gov Willson refused a pardon to Henry Youtsey convicted of the murder of Gov William Goebel. The governor said he believes Youtsey is guilty of a cruel murder and thus denied clemency.
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Associated Preas
Frankfort
Willson
Henry Youtsey
Willam Goebel
Youtsey
Arkansas Launches World’s Largest War Vessel at Camden
The Arkansas, the United States Navy’s presumed mightiest battleship, was christened at Camden. Nearly 554 feet long, with twelve 12 inch rifles and 22 smaller guns, it began its voyage from the New York Shipbuilding Company yard as officials praised the launch and Miss Mary L. Macon named the ship Arkansas.
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Camden
N. 3
Arkansas
United States Navy
New York Shipbulding Company
Wyoming
George von L. Meyer
Navy
H. A. Magoun
New York Shipbuilding Company
Mary Ll. Macon
Robert J. Macon
Gov McGovern Makes Key Wisconsin Appointments
Madison Wis Jan 17 Governor McGovern reappoints C H Crownhart Superior and Mrs H Youmans Waukesha to the state normal school regents. He also names A J Kuolt Kenosha to head banking department and L P Myers Milwaukee to inspect railroads. David N Harlowe Milwaukee named railroad commissioner. Appointments surprise Bergh’s replacement and set Senate confirmation after 2 pm.
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Madison
Wis
Trovernor McGovern
C. IL Crown Hart
Superior
Anl
IL M. Youmang
Waukesha
State
Hand of Normal School
Madison, Wis
McGovern
Senate
A. J. Kuolt
Kenosha
W. C. Pargh
L. I’. Myers
Milwaukee
E. T. Tracy
David N. Harlowe
B. H. Meyer
Kuolt
Bergh
J. O. Davidson
Mr. Knott
Assembly
Ita
Assembly committee shifts and oath on lobbyists
The text notes Merlin Hull and Viebahn for education chair with Hull opposing the selection. Speaker Ingram announced floor members to curb lobbyists during the session. He swore in assembly clerks to ensure duty. Carl Tlan sen of Manstowac sits on the welfare of women and children committee.
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Auribut
Haight
LaBudde
Rohan
Reader
Potts
Hamas
Nelton
Capitol
Chris Johnson
Roycraft
Pickart
Weber
Schreiner
Stevens
Kay
Kneen
Binner
Ballard
Phil H. Jones
Millar
Schwalbach
Bichler
Brockhausen
Banks
Crowell
Knight
Spoor
Schmidt
Ludlow
Insurance
L. L. Johnson
Mortenson
Kemper
Kahn
Wells
O'Connor
Goff
Lentz
Kiefer
Express
Onstad
Deinhardt
Workmen's Compensation
Clark
Frye
Nye
Janssen
Bell
Raymond
Youmans
Sholts
Hansen
Metcalfe
Berg
Parkinson
Rupp
Fisher
Stevenson
Serge
Keifer
Urquhart
Grimarud
Ellingson
Fenske
Kealy
Kamper
Monson
Roesslar
Long
Gilboy
Smith
Stern
O'Day
Evans
Bingham, McConnell, Jones
John R
Scholey
Klenzendorf
Harper
Janesen
Katzbahn
Mahon
Axel Johnson
Viebahn
Hull
Gettle
Strous
Dearner
Perry
Krueger
Gilbertson
Dorner
McConnell
Berner
Reed
Thomas
Hahn
Bils
Hurlbut
Hintz
Merlin Hull
University Peonte
Ingram
Ife
Carl Tlansen
Manstowac
War critic denounced by lawmakers in heated session
Washington officials clash over war readiness. Chairman Yui of the military affairs committee denounces Frederick W. Huidekoper as a critic while Chairman Tawney of the appropriations committee defends defense spending, saying ten years of prep could finance four Panama canals.
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Washington, D. C
Yui
Frederick W. Huidekoper
War Department
Tawney
Appropriations Committee
Huidekoper
Panama
Neenah Girl Weds A Tacoma Man At Beaver Dam
Miss Wilhelmina Boehm of Neenah Wisconsin married A T Firmin a Tacoma Washington businessman today at Beaver Dam The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs C A Boehm of Neenah The groom is a Tacoma businessman After the ceremony the couple will honeymoon in Neenah and visit locally afterward
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Neenah
Wis
Beaver Dam
Wilhelmina Boehm
A. T. Firmin
Tacoma
Wash
Ca, Ohhm
Beaver Dam Averal
Eight Navy Men Killed In Steam Accident
A wireless dispatch to the Navy Department reports eight sailors killed and one injured on the battleship Delaware en route from Guantanamo to Washington Roads. The men died from steam burns. further details will be telegrammed when the vessel reaches Norfolk Navy Yard around 9 PM.
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Associated Lions
Washington, D. C
Delaware
Guatanamo
Cuba
Wangton Roads
Navy Department
Department
Norfolk Navy Yard
Continuance Asked in Fitzgerald Government Theft Case
George W. Fitzgerald a former assistant teller at the U S treasury under indictment for stealing 173000 from the government asked Judge Landis for ten days to prepare his formal plea and to file a demurrer. He was granted until January 23 to file the demurrer and plea.
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Associated Press
Chicago
George W. Fitzgerald
United States
Aub-Treasury
Kenesaw M. Landis
United States District Court
Clapp Is Chosen Returns To Senate
In Minnesota Moses J. Clapp is elected to succeed himself as U S senator with the Legislature set to meet in joint session to ratify. The Democratic caucus shows 16 votes against Clapp amid a mix of other names. In Iowa and Albany similar senatorial ballots yield deadlock and partial results in a nationwide rush to fill seats.
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Associated Press
St. Paul
Minn
Moses J. Chipp
Minnesota
Senator Clapp
Thomas van Lear
Minneapolis
St. T Cr
Reed
Warner
Jefferson City
James A. Reed
Kansas City
United States
Missouri
General Assembly
Assembly
Keonate
William D. Warner
Fitchcock
Nebraska
Lincoln
Neb
Oregon
Hitchcock
House
Senate
Burkett
Townsend
Michigan
Lansing
Mich
Charles B. Townsend
Jackson
Burrows
John T. Winship
Saginaw
Demecrat
North Dakota elects McGumber Crow and Grannan to federal posts
Townsend and Winship report North Dakota legislators choose Porter McGumber of Wahpeton for United States Senator and Crow of Dakota as a Republican, with Grannan to fill the unexpired term of the late M M Johnson. Lodge fails to win the seat as talks continue. In Montana and Rhode Island similar Senate voting scenes yield no clear choice.
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North Dakota
Bismarck
Xii
Porter, McGumber
Wahpeton
Crow
Dakota
United States
McCumber
Groura
Grannan
M. M. Johnson
Lodge
Boston
Mues
Ienor Cabot Lodge
House
Senate
Roddy
Providence
RT. Dan
Llenry F. Lippitt
Cholche
Montana
Helena
Mont
Montana Legislative Assembly
Dante Republican
Walsh
Conrad
Scattering
Democrats Talk Tariff at Jackson Day Celebration
Baltimore Maryland January 17 Democrats gathered for harmony at a Jackson Day event featuring Ohio Governor Judson Harmon Champ Clark of Missouri and Senator Joseph Walley of Texas. Speakers urged unity and endorsed tariff reform with Clark signaling readiness to act once Democrats gain control next December.
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Associated Press
Baltimore
Oeton
Judson Harmon
Ohio
Champ Clark
Missouri
Joseph Walley
Texas
Harmon
Claims of Sunday skating bias at Century Roller rink spark dispute
Management at Main and Fulton asserts Sunday skating faces prejudice and calls for equal treatment with other amusements. District attorney visited last Sunday and found many skaters enjoying healthful exercise with Aaron Orchestra. Only two nearby residents object, one caring for a nurse at a nearby home, while others advocate keeping Sunday sessions.
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Main
Fulton Sieda
Aaron Orchestra
Pi Tau Beta Society Meeting Highlights Sleigh Ride Plans
The Pi Tau Beta society held a Monday high school meeting with A. Morgan Chace discussing Neenah common council proceedings. Several numbers were presented as the group prepared a sleigh ride for this evening ending with refreshments and a social at the First Methodist church parlors.
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Pi Tau Beta Society
A. Morgan Chace
Neenah
Buyer Carvin Missing From Indianapolis Firm
Orville C. Carvin of Griffith Bros., Indianapolis, a buyer for the firm, vanished after starting for Cleveland over a week ago. He carried a large sum of money, and his home is in Irving, a suburb of Indianapolis.
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Associated Press
New York
Orville C. Carvin
Indianapolis
Griffith Bros
Carvin
Cleveland
Irving
American dies in England Major Edward Karrow obituary note
Major Edward Karrow of Sarasakh Empires, previously of Savannah Georgia, dies in Liverpool England from pneumonia. The Associated Press reports the death occurred today with brief notice of his service and origin.
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England
Edward Karrow
Sarasakh
Sy Associated Press
Liverpool
Savannah
Pneumony
Wisconsin Split Over Cannon as Progressives Win House Battle
Washington scene mirrors earlier revelry as Progressives and Democrats unite to defeat Speaker Cannon on the army appropriation rule. Wisconsin Republicans sided with the insurgents, voting 143 to 171 against Cannon’s leadership and signaling possible extra sessions to advance big bills.
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Wisconsin
Cannon
Washington, D. C
House
Progressive- Democratic Alliance
Stoadwatters
Representative Stafford
Representative Hull
Fey
Congress
Fitzgerald
New York
Hull
Town
Payne
W. C
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