La Follette Reaches Goal as Wisconsin Senate Pick
Governor Robert M. La Follette accepts the United States Senate seat after a dramatic legislative ceremony in the Wisconsin assembly. He vows to pursue pledged legislation while reserving right to refuse if the current legislature fails to act.
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Robert M. la Folltte
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Robert M. la Folletta
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Wisconsin Senate targets anti corporation reforms and recalls
The Wisconsin Senate debates sweeping anti corporation measures including annulling existing public service franchises and limiting future terms to five years with a two year wind down. Provisions extend to muncipal buyouts every five years and curb telecommunication charges. An insanity-based divorce bill and civil service exemptions surface as other actions. The Assembly meanwhile fails to recall a bill printing enrolled laws.
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Madison
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Rummel
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Quaasi-Puble Corporation
Oshkoph
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Congress
Ase Gembisman
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Kaiser’s Son Ill Shrouds Berlin Ambience
Prince Tehtel-Priedts smanne UTM iaen reported ill in Berlin on January 25 fueling state media uncertainty. Medical staff vigil observed as government circles refuse comment and public concern rises.
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Associated Presa
Berlin
Prince Tehtel- Priedtssmanne Utm Iaen
Hfchiye
Russia Pacific Squadron Sighted Near Passandave Bay
Asecelized Presa reports the Russian Second Pacific Squadron at Passandave Bay on Madagascar's northwest coast near the Seychelles. Observers thought the fleet aimed for Madagascar's east coast due to the hurricane season. The Seychelles lie about 709 miles northeast of Madagascar.
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Indian Ocean
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Pacific
Passandave Bay
Madagascar
Moscow on edge as unrest swells across Russia
Reports from St. Petersburg and Moscow describe a tense climate with a state of siege debated, arrests daily, and preparations to curb demonstrations. Troops and police patrol streets while factory districts face shutdowns and workers fear reopens under threat from strikers.
Night unrest spreads as workers strike across cities
In St Petersburg workers resume demonstrations with patrols patrolling streets after shops close. In Vienna a meeting on St Petersburg tensions ends with police dispersal but no major disorder. Trieste sees hundreds outside the Russian consulate crying Down with the czar as police intervene. Paris students join in sympathy but police break up the meeting.
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Russian Crisis Bulletins Chronicle City Strikes
Reports from Moscow St Petersburg and other cities describe widespread strikes and labor unrest. Authorities threaten to report noncompliers while printing operations halt and streets are patrolled by troops amid arrests and clashes.
Poison investigation widens on Hoch bigamy and deaths
Chicago police probe Jahani Hoch amid claims he married sixteen women and allegedly murdered several using small poison doses. Investigations center on nephritic symptoms versus gastritis, with arsenic suspected. authorities plan to dig Hoch’s Union Avenue home cellar to search for bodies.
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Hoch
Union Avenue
Marie Walker Hoch
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Thich
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Edward Vail
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Marie Walerie Hoch
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Severe winter storms sweep across the Northeast and Midwest
Winter weather spreads from New York to Washington with blizzards and gales. The Mary Ian speed trial is postponed due to a blaze as storms bring heavy snow, extreme cold, and disrupted transit. Waves of cold reach Wisconsin and Minnesota with subzero readings and strong winds.
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Tennessee
Mississippi River
Menasha Team Wins Basketball Clash at Opera House
At the Germania opera house in Menasha Wisconsin the M B C basketball squad defeated Stevens Point 16 to 2. Next game set for Friday January 27 when Menasha Foresters face St Marys of Fond du Lac. Mrs Boynton hosted a reception for Methodist Ladies Aid and the Royal Neighbors plan to install officers tomorrow. Mrs John Wenzel of Campbellsport visits Menasha as Modern Woodmen hold a well attended dance at G M R hall.
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Sheboygan Man's Letter Presented in Drug Trial
Chicago January 2 Associated Press testimony in the Edward A Kuchmsted case included a letter identified by M. Th Anegel of Sheboygan Wisconsin. The letter claims years of selling bogus phenactine and other goods and offers to supply Mr Yaegel with satisfaction in goods and price.
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Chicago
Edward A. Kuchmsted
M. Th. Anegel
Sheboargan
Wis
Sheen
Yaegel
A. Kuchmatod
Nebraska Legislature Aims Ban On College Football
A proposed bill in the Nebraska legislature would make college football illegal, labeling it a felony. The measure, introduced in Taneola, Nebdan, seeks to prohibit football activities under state law and faces questions about enforcement and impact.
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Bar alum powder ban debated by legislature
Jefferson City Jan 24. The senate passed a bill prohibiting the use of alum baking powder. The measure aims to curb adulterated products and protect consumers from unsafe culinary additives.
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Jefferson City
Tony
Railroad Collision Near Stockton Injures Dozens
A passenger train from San Francisco collided head on with a Stockton bound train forty five miles west of here. Ten or twelve persons were seriously injured.
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Frostbitten Tragedy Highlights Gouls Molan
A winter disaster at Gouls Molan leaves one man dead and many frostbitten amid harsh conditions. Rescue services and local authorities respond as crews search for victims and assist stranded residents.
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Magnates of American Baseball meet in Chicago for election
Association leaders gather in Chicago for the annual league meeting with the key issue the presidential vote for the next year. Incumbent J Edward Grillo seeks reelection against George Tebenu Thomas Hickey and Joseph O'Brien. Five votes needed to win. The session follows a December postponement after major and minor league committees met.
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Tumult Rises as Russian Unrest Sparks European Alarm
London reports cited rising alarm over events in St. Petersburg and Moscow as War Secretary Forster voices UK sympathy with Russians. Military control tightens exile powers, while key reformer Gorky is detained and workers face confiscation orders and deportation threats.
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VESSELS BLOWN ASHORE IN HAMPTON ROADS STORM
Three schooners were driven ashore by a fierce northwest storm in Hampton Roads. The John A. Russell, coal laden, and its crew including Captain W. J. Barney and his eight year old son Joe escaped by a cork float. other vessels Lula and Lida were driven offshore with uncertain crews. Names and ownership linked to Tappahannock and Norfolk remained unclear.
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Jenkins on Injunctions and Labor Disputes
Washington reports describe Representative Jenkins Wisconsin proposing that no restraining order in labor dispute cases be issued without prior court notice to the opposing party. Senate committee actions include Bacon resolution inquiry on Dominican relations and delays on arbitration treaties. House Judiciary Committee favors a resolution directing investigation of the Iron and Steel Industry. Senate acts on Treasury Railway dealings and fortifications appropriation sent to conference with conferees Littauer Marsh Taylor appointed.
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Alabama
Wall falls on firemen at Kip Krewsog malt house
A wall collapsed onto the street at the Kip Krewsog malt house on Thirty-eighth Street after a daylong blaze. Four ambulances rushed to the scene as five firemen were trapped beneath the falling wall but were not reported killed.
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Wisconsin Harbors Benefit From Federal River Improvements
Special to The Northwestern from Washington January 28 describes a river and harbor bill to be reported to the House. It includes hydrographic work for Lake Winnebago, a Fox River improvement appropriation of 35000 dollars, Two Rivers harbor work, and channel depth goals of sixteen to eighteen feet. Additional funds extend harbor work at Mauston and Oconto, with other Wisconsin harbors listed and a board of engineers to assess needed piers and changes. Also noted is a dispute between revenue cutter service officials and Secretary Sheffield, and a personal letter from Secretary Simon to Lieutenant Searles regarding conduct in public office.
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Smoot testimony all in
Washington Jan 25 The committee hearing protests against Senator Reed Smoot ended for now as counsel for Smoot announced no further witnesses and protestants offered no rebuttal The chairman ruled that arguments would begin tomorrow limited to five hours per side with leave to file extracts from testimony
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W. T. Taylor
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North Sea Inquiry Opens With Seamen Testimony
The international commission investigating the North Sea incident began hearings in January. Hull sailors and fishermen attended, lending a nautical tone. Captain Wood of the steamer Acre testified that he saw two Russian squadrons westward the day before events on October 22, noting unusual loyalty among the warships.
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Mrs Minckler Dead In Omro Wisconsin
Mrs Minckler dies at forty eight after long illness in Omro Wisconsin. She leaves a husband and four children. The Mincklers moved to Omro after living near Zion Wisconsin. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 1 PM.
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