Bigelow Defies Senate Committee on Isthmus Sanitation
Poultney Bigelow refused to name engineers who allegedly refused government work over sanitation issues on the Isthmus. An executive session followed as the Senate canal committee pressed for proof while Bigelow stood by his confidants. The panel signaled possible punishment but took no final action by 2:30 p.m.
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Bigelow
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Poultney Bigelow
Taft
Senate canal _ committee
Colon
Stevens
Shonts
Mr. Knox
John F. Freeman
Boston
Hopkins
Knox
Simonds
Ansewer
Roosevelt
Mr. Bigelow
Mr. Morgan
Bigcier
Fire devastates Quincy Illinois livery stable and city hall
A large blaze in Quincy Illinois destroyed Fred B E Harns saddlery and five brick buildings. Flames spread to the city hall and damaged wholesale and hardware firms. Several people were injured by falling walls as insurers estimate losses near five hundred thousand dollars. Meanwhile a prairie fire near Rimbell Nebraska burned thousands of acres and caused extensive damage.
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Associated Press
Quincy
Nilan
Fred BE. Harnsi
3. &. Schoo Saddiery Company
Aldo Sommer Dric
Finz
Rimbell
Foxen
Deaths at Seymour Prompt Local Obituary Notice
Fragmentary obituary note from Seymour records the death of a 38 year old Les Wor and a 42 year old Heery Prowerr among others. The text is garbled but indicates a funeral or memorial service and final resting place details.
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Miaie
Satyr Pearn
Obirowee
Dr. S. M. Burnett Dead
Washington obit notes Dr. Swan M. Burnett a noted oculist and former husband of Frances Hodgson Burnett died suddenly of heart disease. Also reported Berlin confirms Baron von Richthofen as foreign minister casualty died last night. Baron Richthofen born 1847 in Jaesy Roumania had varied education due to diplomatic father and a notable military career.
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Associated Press
Washington, D.C
Swan M. Burnett
Frances Hodgeson Burnett
Berlin
Baron von Richthofen
Baron Richthofen
Jaesy
Roumania
Prussia
Demand for Higher Wages and Legal Reform At UMW Convention
The United Mine Workers convention in Indianapolis reports on wage increases of 10 to 15 percent and calls for job protections. A Indiana centered resolution seeks jury trial rights for all citizens, amended to a national scope. The scale committee notes widespread wage demands as contracts expire April 1, with possible child labor restrictions and two joint conferences planned.
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Associated Press
Indianapolis
Ind
United Mine Workers’ Convention
Resolutiona
Indiana
District 11
Wellington O’conner
Patrick Delan
Pittsburg
Iowa
South
Southtrestern
Ohio
Illinois
Pennsylvania
Died at Winneconne Wisconsin Mrs Doty Dies at 86
Mrs 8 B Doty longtime Winneconne resident died Tuesday morning at her daughter Mrs George Durkees home aged near eighty seven she would have turned eighty seven March 24 funeral set for Friday at Presbyterian church Rev W S Morrow officiating she survived by three daughters and a son born in Onondaga County New York and moved to Wisconsin in 1840s her husband Shedrick Doty died about four years ago she was aunt of Roeloman Rhoades.
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Northwestern
Winneconne
Wis
B. Doty
George Durkee
Presbyterian Church
W. S. Morrow
Bret national convention opens in St Petersburg
Assocified Prem reports a Bret national convention of the Con ehigunnal Democrats begins in St Petersburg with a small delegation presence. The temporary chairman Professor Kei urges memory of the tragedy as many delegates gathered near the hall where the violence occurred nearby.
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Prem
Thorn of the ar Test in & Petershure of Homer Bra Ush Walling
A fragmentary report notes Walling of Chicago was arrested over alleged social party involvement. The text mentions travel to St. Peterborg to study social situations and references revolutions and associates, with unclear connection to a local event.
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New York
Jai
Thorn
Petershure
Homer
Walling
Chicago
St. Petereborg
Atuds
Social Situaap
France moves to preserve Mediterranean alliance at conference
At Algeciras, France acts to cement unity with Spain amid tensions over French posts near Ceuta. A French group at Chica near Melilla prompts evacuation orders from Lalande while Spain backs France. Debates loom on contraband arms surveillance as Germany resists ship detentions. Revo voices a broad open door for civilization and progress in Morocco.
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Associated Press
Algeciras
Spain
France
Ceuta
Melilla
Chica
Morocco
Lalande
Germany
M. Revo
City Attorney Cowling and Wife Visit Washington
Special to The Northwestern from Washington January 18 reports City Attorney William G Cowling and his wife and E Moerke and wife of Oshkosh are in Washington for several days en route to New York.
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Washington, D. C
William G .Cowling
E. Moerke
Oshkesh
Washington
New York
H. ¢. Stevena
Expulsion of Venezuelan Envoy Sparks Paris Tense Action
Paris reports M. Mau bourguet charge d affaires expelled from France for Venezuela dispute. He will depart Paris tonight to Liege, Belgium. Naval movements suggest a French demonstration near Venezuelan waters. Caracas cites French government involvement in the Matos revolution and expels managers Jaccoux and Bourget of Caracas and Ia Gulara cable stations for law violations.
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Associated Press
Paris
M. Maubourguet
Venezuela
Charge D'Afaires
Liege
Belgium
M. Rouvier
Cabinet Council
Lorient
Brittany
Jeanhart
Chassetoup- Leubat
Venezuelan
France
Caracas
Port-of-Spain
Trinidad
Matos
MM. Jaccoux
M. Bourget
Ia Gulara
Investigation on Mrs Morris Incident Takes Senate Stage
IT 15 lies on table as Tillman resolution for probe is laid aside by the Senate amid 54 to 8 votes. Senators Blackburn Latimer Frasier McCreary McLaurin Money Stone and Tilman vote negative. House moves to inquiry into naval affairs preservation of the constitution follows. Arizona dispute over statehood erupts in committee. President nominates George Lxecker Brillion etc for poet laureate and related posts.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Tiliman
Mrs. Morris
Hale
Daniel
Virginian
Mpron
Gras
Blackburn
Latimer
Fragier
McCreary
McLaurin
Murphy
Arizona
Senate
Wwisconsin
George Lxecker
Brillion
Laly
Thayer
Bloomer
Hugh
Willams
Randolph
Meriwether Hazing Case Moves Forward at La Fayette
Annapolis Ind Jan 18 The hazing case against Midshipman Minor Meriwether Jr continued as he handed in his resignation hoping for acceptance to leave the navy. His aim to show offenses were minor and not brutal is echoed by counsel who notes all acts occurred before a fatal fight with Branch. The court will hear Midshipman Chester A Brocbaum next.
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Associated Press
Annapolis
Ind
Meriwether Jr
la Fayette
Meriwether
Navy
Publi
Branch
Chester A. A. Brocbaum
St. Charles
Mco
Blochaurm
Redeem Waste Land and Drainage Canal Work Planned
Preliminary plans to organize a drainage canal project in Norway Wisconsin aim to reclaim 1,290 acres over twelve miles. The court case John Foner versus Racine city and related judgments were filed by Judge Tarrant of Milwaukee with a $2000 extent noted.
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Lathrop
Jusse
Jones
Students to Be Heard at Northwestern Meeting
A Northwestern University faculty meeting on January 14 faces student petitions and debates. Officials weigh whether student concerns warrant action and if faculty would suspend or consider reforms amid ongoing protests.
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Wis
Frothell
Wisconsin electrical constructors hold convention in Oshkosh
The Wisconsin Electrical constructors association convenes in Oshkosh with officers including president J H Deere of Manitowoo, vice president Woorner Peterman of Milwaukee, treasurer George Kansil of Milwaukee, and directors Langesa Apr'eton and E A Schmidt Milwaukee. The three day event spans the middle of the month with sessions to be held at the Woif and Pox rters battter from Oshkorh.
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Uss
Drees
Milwaukes, Wie
Wisconsin Electrical Copstriers Aseneration
Plfl Haris of
Madison
J. HL Deere
Cie
Manimwoo
Wooerl Peterman
Milwaukse
Serrata
George Kansil
Milwauker
Trenaa
ALT. Langesa
I. Dpd
Warden
Shetareet
A. Schmidt
Musawker
Bartter
Oshkorh
Big Circuit Formed With Bijou Amusement Units
Danforth announces a new consolidated theatre circuit uniting Bijou Amuecren with the Ras Crystal Movart and other houses. The Chicago and New York offices will supervise national engagements as the circuit plans touring productions and a unified brand.
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Danforth
Genes Meker
Bss
New York
San
Fraz
San Frances Ami
Darforn
Keefe
Wei Hart
Ben Coreu
Chicago
Principal on Trial in Damages Case Over School Punishment
In circuit court this afternoon the trial of Frank Last an Infant by his guardian Herman Last against George T Arnold proceeds with jurors sworn. Plaintiff witnesses include Frank Last Irving Doherty and Dr S W Treptow. defense calls George T Arnold Louisa Moyer Bonnie Mart Myre Eliza Zick and Dr M K E Corbett. Evidence resumes tomorrow morning with Dr J M Conley Mrs G F Dreager Corn Dreager and D E Davis testifying for the defense and additional testimony for the plaintiffs. The case seeks damages for injuries alleged to have been caused by Arnold’s punishment of Frank Last at Smith school claiming excessive force while Arnold denies brutality. The jury will be charged with a special verdict.
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Frank Last
Herman Last
Alformey A. E. Thompsor
George T.arvald
Louisa Moyer
Bonnie Mart
Myre
Eliza Zick
M. Ke.corbett
J. M. Conley
G. F. Dreager
Corn Dreager
D. E. Davis
Mr. Arnold
Mes
Mary Kargus
Frank Lasti
Cacre
Eaton & Eaton
Thompson, Thompson & Pinkerton
Herman Lach
Hie Iittle
Frank
Charand
Hase Aineedy Beta
Mrs. Louisa Boeckter Aged 78 Dies In Lincoln
Mrs. Louisa Boeckter died at her Nebraska Street home Wednesday evening aged 78. Born February 27 in Germany, she immigrated to the United States and lived in Lincoln. Funeral services were at Church Street Lutheran, Rev. J. M. Weng officiating, with interment at Riverside Cemetery.
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Louisa Boeckter
Nebraska Street
Ten Odotk
Boeckter
Ankium
Germany
Lake
Ferdinand Potcker
Ciel Gemra
America
Linz
Church Street Lutheran Church
M. Weng
Riverside Cemetery
Stier
Charles Buer
Residene Wat
Sixth Street
Imp
Albert
J. W. Kirche
Clare Schmidt
Rivereie
Bonesetter Jones Acquitted in Wisconsin Court
William Jones of Fish Creek, known as the bonesetter, was acquitted by a county court jury in Milwaukee on a charge of practicing medicine without a license. The trial found he did not violate the law as long as he did not claim to be a doctor or advertise as such.
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Northwestern
Milwaukee
Wis
Wisconsin
la Crosse
Willam Jones
Fish Creek
Bonesetter
Jones
Imperial Chinese commission visits Lincoln for agricultural study
A 20 member Chinese commission led by Chief Commissioner Tuan Fang arrived in Lincoln on a Cornell University guide tour. Prof Jenks represented President Roosevelt, with officials from the University of Nebraska, the governor, and the Lincoln Commercial Club greeting them. They toured the University of Nebraska farm and state penitentiary and planned convocation at the state university to learn about Nebraska’s agricultural practices.
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Associated
Treas
Lincoln
Neb
Imperial Chinese Commission
Jenks
Cornell University
Roosevelt
San Francisco
Chicago
Tuan Fang
E. Benjamin Andrews
University of Nebraska
Mickey
Andrews
F. W. Brown
J. E. Miller
Lincoln Commercial Club
State Penitentary
Lincoln Hotel
D. E. Thompson
Brazil
Mexico
Bost
State University
Nebraska
State Farm
Commission
Jenka
Imperial Hisitory
Regulation of rail rates and immigrant report discussed
Senate committee chair Elkins outlines a bill to regulate railroad rates with an expanded Interstate Commerce Commission and equity powers. The immigrant inspector Marcus Braun report harshly criticizes Italy and Hungary’s governance and naturalization trends, urging Hungarian and Italian communities to maintain nationality.
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Associated Preac
Washington, D. C
Jani
Enatdr Eling
Senate Committee On Interstata Commerce
Commission
United States
Interstate Commerce Commission
Marcus Braun
House
Italy
Hungary
He &Swerta
Esch
la Croste
Wisconsin
Interstate Commerce Committer
Brown
A. W. Trevitt
Wausau
Sam Fifiela
Ashlant
Siward Cleary
Antice
A. H. Wordsworth
Tomah
Mr. Brown
Philps
BE. D. Sptrry
B. W. FE
Public Funeral Abandoned for Marshall Field in Chicago
The body of Marshall Field arrived in Chicago and was taken to his Prairie avenue home for a noon funeral. A public service was deemed impossible as no building could hold half the crowd. Simple ceremonies at the residence will precede interment at Graceland cemetery.
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Marshall Field
Chicago
Prairie Avenue
WHL
Dusincag
Associated Press
Marshal Field
Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Railway
Thirty-first Street
Field Manson
Field
Mr. Field
Ren. J. A. Morrison
First Presbyterian Church
Graceland Cemetery
Marshall Field & Co
State Street
Chicago Commercial Club
Woman detained in Washington over forged claims and treason plot
Mary Elizabeth Holmes of New York is detained at the house of detention after an arrest following a telegram “Arrest my wife, believed demented.” She claims to have papers for President Roosevelt and Secretary Taft to reveal traitors and forged names in a fight over property. Her husband William Holmes seeks her removal to an asylum.
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Associated Press
Washington, D.C
Mrrty
Elizabeth M. Holmes
New York
William Holmes
No. 2
Gold Street
Taft
Mrs. Holmes
National Purity League
Minok Morris
Wiliam W. Holmes
Washington
United States District
Brooklyn
Intruder Interurban Collision In Kaukauna Traffic Tragedy
An interurban car collision at a Chicago and Northwestern crossing in Kaukauna Wisconsin yesterday badly damaged the interurban vehicle. Mrs Frank Perirr at age forty was killed and her husband and several children among the injured as authorities describe a grim scene on Prothess Street near the residence of the victim.
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Prcial
Keaukenny Wis
Jax
Kausna
Chicago & Northwestern Raikroad
Frank Perirreon
Prothess Street
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State Poultry and Pet Stock Show
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Chien
PIR
M. Malboucaguet
Officiauly
Frasco Geta
Incer
M. Taigny
Bramce
Tilman
Dretenge Treject Begum
Racine
Lesea Salt
Caliversity Facelty
Constas
Oshkosh
Fanconsin
Eilectrical
Sommer
Nmasaccr
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Leville Taterosta
G. T. Arnold
Bsmaith School
Mrs. Boeckler
Sebraska Street
Ezprice
Jury
Lincoln New
Elkins
Washington New
Low
Rastoond
States Court of Appeals
Onarea
Henry A. Burrow
Hhe County
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Elisabeth Holmes
Kaukauna News
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