Senator Stephenson Gains Attention in Madison Gossip
Madison dispatch notes George W. Hanley and J. A. VanCleve of Marinette arrived fueling talk that Isaac Stephenson will enter the senatorial race. Other items include Cooper-Quarles bill issues, proposed reforms, and ongoing automobile regulation debate in the Wisconsin legislature.
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Madison
Wis
George W. Hanley
J. A. VanCleve
Marinette
Isaac Stephenson
Milwaukee Free Press
Leaders Reach Agreement on Railroad Rate Legislation
The White House reports leaders of both chambers reached a firm agreement to pass railroad rate regulation in the current session. The bill follows Col. W P Meburn's measure from the Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee. Wisconsin Reps Cooper and Davidson presented delegation resolutions urging tariff readjustment. The president welcomed the unanimous action.
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Associated Pre
Wisconsin
Wisconsin Indians questioned over Washington visit
Special dispatch reports that Wisconsin Indians who reached Washington recently came from the Green Bay agency not LaPointe. Commissioner Leupp says no LaPointe Indians were authorized to leave the reservation and he will not address charges against Agent Campbell and others for some time.
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Northwestern
Kington
Wisconsin
Washington
Green Bay
LaPointe Agency
Leupp
LaPointe
Campbell
Tl. C
Philippine tariff bill hearings set to start Monday
Washington Jan 18 The house committee on ways and means fixed Monday next to open hearings on the Philippine tariff bill. The hearings will continue throughout the week.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
House Committee On Ways and Means
Fire at Schwarzschild Bed Cooling House Sparks Sixty Hours
In Al Ehleago on January 18 a fire at the Schwarzschild Sulzberger bed cooling house burned for sixty hours and forty one minutes after the initial alarm on Sunday night.
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Associated Press
Ehleago
Schwarzschild & Sulzberger
W. H. M'KILLIP DIES IN MICHIGAN AT age eighty three
Muskegon Michigan reports the death of Wham F H M'Kilip a prominent lumberman aged eighty three who passed away last night in January reflecting a long career in Michigan's lumber region.
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Associated Press
Muskegon, Mich
MhKilip
Michigan
Notton Sentenced in Milwaukee Murder Case
Milwaukee judge Urance sentences William Hotton to four years in the state penitentiary for the murder of his wife on September 12, 1904. The ruling was handed down at noon today in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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Milwaukee
Wis
William Hotton
State
Waoge
Japs Seize British Ship in Pacific Strait Action
Japanese forces captured a British steamer in the straits yesterday morning. Provisions and shipbuilding materials from Kiawehou on the Shantung peninsula were reported among cargo. The Hawtey steamer’s fate is unknown as prize court in Sasebo has not ruled on captured vessels yet.
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Associated Press
Yokto
Dan
Sa Straits
Kiawehou
Shantung Peninsula
Vladivoslac Inn
Sasebo
Political moves in three states headline Senate balloting
In Jefferson City Missouri representatives nominate Thomas K Niedringhaus for US senator to succeed Cockrell after the first ballot in joint session produced no election. Indiana's legislature in joint session reelects Albert J Beveridge to a second term and routes James A Hemenway to fill the remaining four years. Michigan's legislature in joint session reelected Senator J C Burrows.
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Associated Press
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Eliott
Grace
Roach
Republican Caucus
Thomas K. Niedringhaus
United States
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Kereng
Hiouster
Indianapolis
Ind
Indiana
Mangeer
Albert J. Beveridge
United States Senate
James A. Hemenway
Booneville
Fairbanks
Michigan Landing
Michigan
J. C. Burrows
Neenah Auditorium stockholders elect new board
The Neenah Auditorium company held a stockholders meeting largely by proxy and elected an entirely new board of directors except for Wing. Mayors Schultz Join Mayer Wing Freeman Wright Madson Leuttenegger remain listed among the board members. Officers to be elected at a later meeting.
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Neenah Theater
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J. B. Blakely
Neernah
Bessie Grown
Fort Atkinson
Menasha
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Boston
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Anna Jorgenson
Chicago
Augustine Hospital
Ancre
John Chenevert
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Krigies of Pythias
G. L. Madson
Lodge
Thomas Jasperson
Franklin Avenue
Jeago
Nicholas Senn
Sarah Wylie
M. Russell
Doty Avenue
Brooks’ Cemetery
Assassination Rumor Ties To Moscow Police Chief
A St. Petersburg report via Stenden News Agency claims General Trepoff, former Moscow police chief, was assassinated en route to St. Petersburg. The rumor mentions prior failed attempts andbrutal clashes with students in Moscow.
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Stenden
General Trepoff
Moscow
Cit
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Trepoff
Cotton Strike Settled In Fall River Conference
Boston January 18 operatives at Fall River mills return to work under a retirement agreement after a conference in the city. Representatives from operators and workers met by arrangement arranged by Governor Douglas.
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Associated Press
Boston
Mass
Fall River
Giate
Douglas
Young thief pleads guilty in Watertown horse theft case
Franklin Johnson, 19, who stole a horse from the water commissioner Wat ers yesterday, was caught at Jefferson and pleaded guilty today. He will likely be sent to the Green Bay penitentiary after having joined the navy and reporting in Chicago Friday.
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Wis
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Wels
Jefferson
Green Bay
Jotason
Navy
Chicago
Stone Urges Inquiry Into 1896 Campaign Funds
In Washington Senator Stone urges Senate investigation of 1896 election finances, citing charges by Alton Parker and Theodore Roosevelt. He reviews Cortelyou’s role, calls for inquiry into campaign management, and notes President Roosevelt’s recent reply to Parker’s charges. The debate centers on trust influence and election integrity.
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Washington, D.C
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Parker
Theodore Roosevelt
Democratic Party
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Senate Committee On the Judiciary
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Hansbrough
Combes Ministry Resigns as France Awaits New Cabinet
Paris reports the Combes ministry tendered its resignation to President Loubet at the Elysée and the president accepted while asking ministers to continue. Loubet plans afternoon talks with M. Fallieres and Paul Daumer to decide whom to invite for a new cabinet. Rouvier remains first choice but support appears uncertain.
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Loubet
Elysee Palace
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Senate
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Chamber of Deputies
Paul Daumer
Elysee
Man posing as Case son sought in Chicago credit scam
Detectives search Chicago for a man claiming to be J J Case’s son, a Racine manufacturer. He secured a $600 credit line at Carson Pirie Scott & Co, opened on December 1, then obtained a ring charged to the account hours later. Police note a tip tying the diamond to the Batem homicide case, but with no foundation.
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Associated Press
Chicago
J. J. Case
Racine
Wis
Carson, Pirie, Beott & Co
Case
Hugo
Dove
Lost with their boat in Sevastopol attack at Port Arthur
The navy department reports seventeen officers and men lost with torpedo boat under Lieut Nagala during the December 14 attack on the Russian battleship Sevastopol at Port Arthur. Japanese Third Squadron commander gave no further night attack details and said a torpedo boat disappeared during the search for Russian ships, leaving crew status unknown.
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Law Into Corporations Marks Wisconsin Regulatory Push
Madison Jan 18 The North bill creates a regulation commission for quasi public firms including railroads, telephone and telegraph, and express companies. Members will be elected in different terms, with future biennial elections to maintain a continuous board. The board can fix rates, examine property and report to the legislature, with circuit court review and possible injunctions. Telephone and telegraph firms would be common carriers under joint rates, and officers may face contempt proceedings for nonappearance. The salary for commissioners is $5,000 annually and the secretary earns $1,800.
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Shipbuilding Strike Paralyzes Russian Plants Amid Labor Unrest
Government reports 17 strikers in Sevastopol area as Neva shipyards join the walkout. Neva workers halt submarine boat and naval vessel work under American supervision, with 12 000 men striking. Police and troops deployed. Sulegitz mill seeks eight hour day amid rising turmoil.
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Neva Shipbuilding Works
Pulliot
Franco Ruan
Neva Works
Neva Twork
Ita
Obnkhoff Steelworks
Thun Redding
Sulegitz Cotton Mills
Monkey Motion Engine Claimed to Cut Coal Use Significantly
Ogden Utah January 16 The monkey motion engine developed by a Southern Pacific employee operates successfully on a 1500 ton train from Ogden to Wadsworth Nevada The design places all driving mechanisms on the engine sides improving access and exhaust flow The new engine reportedly saves 20 to 40 percent coal and can run 54 miles per ton of coal compared with 25 to 28 under current systems Conversion cost to the new design is described as minimal
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Associated Press
Ogden
Utah
Southern Pacific
Wadsworth, Ney
Ateam
County Treasurer Dead in Sleigh Accident
Madison January 18 Assemblyman Curtin of Calumet county announced the sudden death of Henry Schley Calumet county treasurer. He died after reaching home in his sleigh and was regarded as a longtime prominent Calumet resident.
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Curtin
Calumet County
Henry Schley
Schley
Calumet Mounts
Wisconsin capitol plans spark cost dispute and delays
Madison January 18. The forthcoming legislature faces sharp questions about $69 000 to $80 000 to $100 000 spent on repairs to the present capitol building and why a special session was not called. Three Capitol Commission plans are at issue Case Gilbert Ferry Clas Koch with costs from 5 to 6 million, and debate grows over public input and competition.
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Capitol Commission
Assembly
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la Fellette
Whitehead
Merton
Wisconsin
Case Gilbert
New York
Ferry & Clas
Milwaukee
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Koch
Gilbert
Cass Gilbert
Ag Ig
Control Commission
Assault charge and bond for Nelnhold Ziegert
Nelnhold Ziegert of Neenah was released on a 3000 bond signed by Edward Ziegert and John D. Jones of Neenah. He faces a civil action by Willan Longhurst for 2000 damages and is to appear for examination January 20 on an assault with intent to cause great bodily harm charge related to an alley beating that left Longhurst with a fractured jaw and nose and periods of unconsciousness.
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Wecuah
Edward Ziegert
John D. Jones
Necnab
Fle
Ciivil
Willan Longhurst
Longhurst
Longhust
Neenah
Revere
Ziegert
Menasha Defeats Fond du Lac in Local Basketball Clash
A large audience at Germania opera house watched Menasha YMCA edge Fond du Lac 33 to 17 after a slow start. Menasha led 11 to 9 at halftime and pulled away in the second half with strong teamwork and fast baskets.
George Peabody III Reported Resting After Illness
George W. Peabody III, banker and treasurer of the Democratic National Committee, is said to have collapsed and is now resting at his northern New York farm. Physicians order a long rest and change of scene.
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New York
George W. Peabody
Natinal Committer
Keshena School Destroyed by Fire on Menominee Reservation
A government Indian school at Keshena on the Menominee reservation eight miles north of Shawano was totally burned. Loss estimated around 50,000 dollars. About 300 Indians evacuated with difficulty as flames consumed the building.
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Associated Press
Milwaukee
Wis
Wisconsin
Shawano
Menominee Reservation
Keshena
Here
Presbyterians for Union Vote by Morristown Orange Courts
Morristown and Orange Presbytery in Morristown New Jersey vote 3 to 1 to accept the majority report on union with the Cumberland Presbyterian church. The plan favors union with separate presbyteries retained.
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Preas
New York
Morristown and
Orange
Oshkosh clubs hold evening meetings and notes
Short notes record the Oshkosh Medical club meeting at Dr. C W Oviatt’s office and Trinity parish Men’s club gathering at 7 30 PM. It also lists Company B Social club officers Carl A Thomas Wilam Castler Otto Krippene and others. A Fond du Lac report states I W Trouston’s remains will be moved to Riverside cemetery. Second Lieutenant Edgar S Comstock resigns to join Rockwell Manufacturing in Milwaukee February 1.
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Oshkosh Medical Club
C. W. Oviatt
Trinity Parish
Company B
Carl A. Thomas
Wilam Castler
Otto Krippene
William Lean
Anks Dickmanefind
Mirsky Pushes Reform Talks in Imperial Committees
Interior Minister Sviatopolk-Mirsky wins support to consult zemstvos and dumas on peasant reforms. A circular to governors urges continued provincial conferences to refine the ukase aims and preserve communal property while enabling peasant rights under imperial law.
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St. Petersburg
Sviatopetk-Mirsky
Committee of Ministers
Zemstvos
Dumas
Sviatopolk-Mirsky
Ukase
Interior
Curran to Retire as Freight Handlers Leader
National convention of the International Union of Freight Handlers and Interior Warehousemen gathers to mark the retirement of L. J. Curran who has led the Freight House Employers association since its founding. P. J. Flannery is named as successor.
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Chicago
Til
International Union of Freight Handlers and
L. J. Curran
Freight House Employer’ Association
PJ. Flannery
Fight Wind and Ice at Chicago Water Cribs
Thirty men and two tugs battled wind and ice for forty eight hours at the two mile crib in Lake Michigan to protect Chicago’s water supply. They worked in eight hour shifts and kept the intakes clear of ice debris after a sudden rise in temperature.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Lake Michigan
Canadian plans steamship link between New Zealand and Vancouver
The Canadian government, after discussions with New Zealand, will create a steamship connection between New Zealand and Vancouver and allocates 330,000 for a subsidy to support the project.
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Vancouver
B. C
New Zealand
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