Bribery witness admits he lied before committee
Doblin testifies that his Washington statement was coerced and partly true, retracting parts of earlier testimony about Quigg and Lessler. He describes pressure from Congressman Lessler to testify, a midnight telegram from Monte, and a setup in a committee room aimed at substantiating Lessler’s account.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Jessler
Rogers
Philip Dobli
Doblin
Taylor
Washington
Quigg
Monte
Mr. Roberts
Congressman Lessler
Lessler
Capitol
Mr. Doblin
New York
Stite
Mr. Quigg
Lossler
Lessie
Leseter
Tensler
Tig
One Man Dies in Mine Fire West of Terre Haute
A Harris Lankford mine three miles west of Terre Haute Indiana burned this morning. One man was killed and four others badly suffocated with recovery doubtful. The mine has a single entrance and fire destroyed hoisting gear, hindering rescue as twenty men below were hoisted up by rope and also suffocated.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Harris Lankford
Here
Bloomington
Colfax
Your Little Captain mystery near New Richmond
A man’s body was found in the Omaha tracks by the New Richmond passenger depot with both legs cut off, suggesting death by bleeding. A skeleton key and file were found on him, no trolley present, and a notebook listing Wisconsin Central towns labeled end of route. Authorities suspect a professional crook, with no clear note in a woman’s handwriting.
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Northwestern
Milwaukee
Wis
Wisconsin
New Richmond
Omaha
Hoth
E. Merritt
Oresto
N. D
Valley City
Wisconsin Central
Chippewa Falls
Former Secretary John D Long Ill at St Margaret’s Infirmary
Boston reports former Secretary of the Navy John D Long has been at St Margaret's infirmary for three weeks under a physician's observation for a long standing ailment. Family members said no serious complications were anticipated and there is little immediate cause for worry.
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Associated Press
Boston
Mass
John D. Long
St. Margaret's Infirmary
Loney
Paper mill employees end strike for 22 hour week schedule
Special to The Northwestern from Neenah Wisconsin reports that at 3 PM today Kimberly Clark paper mill workers agreed to resume the long hours of 22 per week with Saturday night shifts. The move ends a shorter hours demand and restores the old system across the Fox River valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neenah
Wis
Kimberly-Clerk Company
Fox River Valley
Robbers Raid Bank in Mockaville and Wheeling Entrenchment
AP dispatches report an early morning bank vault explosion at Mockaville North Carolina as robbers fired on the cashier and another officer. Four dollars in small money are seized before they flee. In Wheeling West Virginia three suspected robbers entrench in a log hut near Moundsville after driving off farmers, with about six thousand dollars taken from a Somerton Ohio bank.
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Associated Press
Charlotte
N. C
Mockaville
Wheeling
W. Va
Somerton, Ohio
Moundsville
St Pierre Breaks Out Again From Martinique Volcano
Royal Mall Esk reports Mount Pelee eruption at St Pierre on Saturday. The ship carried over 400 excursionists ashore as alarm spread. Volunteers aided in ferrying passengers back to the vessel after a forty minute scare. About 80 feet of the volcanic cone reportedly blew away amid dense smoke.
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Associated Press
Castries
Island of St. Lucia
B. W
Royal Mall
Sivamer Esk
St. Pierre
Martinique
Mount Pelee
Trunk Makers to Form 20 Million Dollar Combine
An Associated Press report from New York states trunk manufacturers will meet in the city tomorrow to discuss forming a single combine. The plan follows a proposal to western firms to unite, with the capitalization set at 20 million dollars.
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Associated Press
New York
Tomah to Get Library Donation Prospects
Special report notes To mah’s C H Smith received a response from Andrew Carnegie regarding a library building. Prospects look favorable if the city provides a site and guarantees generous ongoing support for library operations.
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Northwestern
Milwaukee
Wis
Wisconsin
Tomah
Hey
Smith
Andrew Carnegie
Telephone firm to bid for Little Wolf River line
Milwaukee January 26 special to The Evening Wisconsin from Fond du Lac reports rumors that the Little Wolf River Telephone company property will be sold at auction and that Wisconsin Telephone may bid to acquire it. The Little Wolf River company has been the main opposition in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Wis
Wisconsin
Fondaine
Little Wolf River Telephone Company
Wisconsin Telephone Company
Little Wolf River Company
Natives Panic as Plague Spreads in Durban
Associated Press reports in Durban Natal that rubinic plague is spreading causing panic among natives. Servants and laborers flee the town in large numbers as authorities anticipate the quarantine of the Zqimland dritte to prevent further spread.
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Associated
Durban
Natal
Zqimland
Roetol. Se. Srn
Venezuela Crisis Escalates With Blockade and Battles
A byline from Jan 26 reports Bowen's Venezuela proposals gaining Allied backing for a settlement. Berlin notes declarations exchanging blockade terms with Britain Germany and Italy, pledging to lift blockades once an agreement on guarantees is reached. Cuban war reports claim Castro forces defeated near Puerto Cabello, with the government retreating and a general captured. Fort San Carlos reportedly captured by Germans and blown up, while German gunboat Panther is said to be damaged. Movements include Zum bador boiler explosion killing a stoker and ships Charybdis Rocket Zamora departing La Guayra.
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Associated Press
Tandon
Associated
Britain
Germany
Washington
Minitter Bowen
Venezuela
Berlin
Bowen
Great Britain
Maly
Mr. Bowden
la Guayra
Porto Cabello
WIII
New York
Jun
Castro
Puerto Cabello
Saya
Herald
Wmemstad
Curacao
Fort San Carlos
Lake Maracaibo
Panther
Falk
Willemstad
Curacoa
Guayra
Charybdis
Rocket
Zamora
Italan
Carin Alberto
Tribune
Zumbador
Restaurader
Lynch Will Live Declared For Col. Lynch Treason Case
London January 26 It is generally conceded that the death sentence on Col. Arthur Lynch for high treason will be commuted to penal servitude for life after a term of years with possible further consideration.
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Associated Press
London
Arthur Lynch
Ife
Boundary Treaty Signed Clears Dispute Between Nations
The Alaskan boundary treaty has been signed, a London report notes, with The Daily Telegraph predicting universal satisfaction in Britain and America. The correspondent suggests the agreement settles key points, leaving both sides content as the balance of power appears steady and sober.
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Associated Press
New York
London
The
Tribune
Daily Telegraph
Atlantic
England
America
Leopold Travels Incognito To London For Congo Plan
The Belgian king visited London privately on January 16 to discuss governing the Congo Free State. Aiming to place a strong British element in the administration, the move is viewed as a strategy to curb calls for an International Inquiry. Brussels reportedly views the plan with indignation.
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Associated Press
New York
London
Contra Free State
The
Tribune
Tarpold
Congo Free State
Brussels
Nurses Dose Dying Men at Bellevue Hospital
Official inquiry will probe charges against the Bellevue hospital nurse training system based on an affidavit by John Santa Rosa, a male nurse, alleging male nurses give powerful injections of strychnine to prolong life past duty, to avoid handling bodies. Nurses deny the claims, but say workload is heavy and conditions harsh.
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Associates Press
New York
Bellevue Hospital
John Santa Rosa
Rosa
John Miller Dead After Heart Disease in America Life
John Miller of 298 Fourteenth Street died Sunday from heart disease. He was born in Germany January 9, 1834, making him 79. He immigrated in 1852 and lived in America since 1854. He worked in boots and shoes until 1997. Survived by a widow and three children. He belonged to St. Vincent de Paul Society and the United German Brothers. Funeral Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. from St. Vincent's Church.
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John Miller
Fourteenth Street
Germany
America
Boot and Alive
St. Vincent de Paul's Society
United German Brothers
Miles Reaches Berlin With Military Escort
Lieutenant General Miles and his party arrived in Berlin and stayed at the Continental hotel. He visited the U S embassy, met officials including Captain Molt and other American officers, and expected to be received by General Andre the minister of war to inspect the French military school and related features.
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Parig
Liutenant
Miles
Bia Star
Bia
Berlin
Continental
Andre
Treaty limits extended in reciprocity pact move
Washington efforts seek to extend the time for ratifications of the Cuban reciprocity treaty as the Senate may not ratify this week. Secretary Hay sent a protocol to Cuba and Indianola matter dominates House debate as postmaster resignation inquiry advances. The House adopts a privileged report demanding correspondence and documents from the postmaster general, with light shed on the Indianola resignation.
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Washington
D. C
Hay
Senate
Indianola
House
J.and
Cal Hornia
Post Office Committee
Miss. Afr. Willamen
Mississippi
Toud
Loud
Swinson
Virginia
Post Office
District of Columbia
Funeral for Thomas Hetherington in Mt Vernon rail wreck
Large attendance at the Mt Vernon Washington funeral for Thomas Hetherington killed in a railway wreck. Services included Episcopal and Masonic rites in the Masonic Temple with W. J. Enos leading and many lodge members honoring him with evergreen sprays. Attendees from Leavenworth Minneapolis and Oshkosh represented fraternal orders and local families.
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Thomas Hetherington
Mt. Vernon
Wash
Masonic Temple
Episcopas Church
Retr
John Greenwood
Trinity Episconal Church
W. J. Enos
Oshkosh Lodge
Mixe Minun Schmlat
Heman H. Powers
Misa Clara Smith
F. A. Leach
Samuel Hinds
Fond du Lac
Eber Simpson
Oscar J. Hardy
A. Pittickow
Frank ‘McPherson
Out of the City
Mra
William Hinds
Leavenworth
Otto Donaldson
Wilam Nelson
A. I. Nelson
Minneapolis
Joseph Hetherington
Chilticothe
Jackson Hines
John Hines
Minneawale
Mr. Donaldson
Brotherhood of Engineers
Deceamed
Oxhkosh Commandery
Masons
Braden Lodge
Kompara and
Square
Tumwater Lodge
UL W. Leavenworth
Anchor and
Ehield
Brotherhood Locomotive Engineers
Wreath
Commandery
St. Paul
C. EB. S
William Nelson
Sicke Printing Co
Peter Schomer
Misa
Sarah Hines
Americans Killed as Ladrone Raiders Attack
Reports from Manila say volunteers in Bolinnag, Zambalese province, were defeated while dispersing Tadrones. Three Americans were killed including Mr Osborne, a teacher. Raiders outnumbered the volunteers and surrounded them. fighting ended with American casualties. Details are scarce.
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Associated
Manila
Bolinnag
Zambalese
Osborne
Schwab Leaves Palermo for Paris by Rail
Charles M. Schwab departed Palermo at noon bound for Paris via Rome. The voyage signals Schwab is en route to the French capital from Sicily, with details of the travel route and timing conveyed in brief dispatches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steel Trust
Maxante
Palermo
Presa
Sicily
Charles M. Schwab
Parle
Rome
Local traction line in huge consolidation across Wisconsin
Emerson McMillin & Co of New York consolidates with Milwaukee Electric Railway & Light Co raising a vast network of electric line assets across the state. The Payne Begge system joins McMillin interests uniting Milwaukee Neenah Appleton Kaukauna and more under one ownership. Milwaukee managers anticipate no change locally while confirming talks during a Milwaukee visit by McMillin.
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Northwestern
Milwaukee
Wia
Emerson-McMillin & Co
New York
Anti Traction Company
United States
Milwaukee Electric Railway & Light Company
Aviteh
Hache
Neenah
Kaukauna
Payne-Begge
McMillin
Wisconsin Electric
Quickorh
Appleton
John S. Keexe
Milwaukee Railway
Emerson, McMillin & Co
Manager Downs
Winnebdixe Traction Company
Orhkesh
Neenah and Omro
McMillin & Co
Downs
Opening Postponed for Oshkost Fond du Lac Line
The opening of the Oshkost Fond du Lac line was postponed from Tuesday to Wednesday due to the death Saturday evening of Fond du Lac alderman Becly O'Connor. Management opts to respect the deceased while keeping other planned exercises unchanged. the line will open Wednesday with regular service starting Thursday.
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Fond du Lac
Oshkosh
Oshkost- Fond du Lac
Fond du
First Baptist Sunday school marks anniversary in Oshkosh
The First Baptist church Sunday school in Oshkosh celebrated its fifteenth anniversary with a large turnout and a gallery overflow. Diplomas were awarded to 28 primary graduates, nine prize winners received small Bibles, and gifts went to those with perfect attendance. A star world themed talk by Harriet Magee contrasted earthly and spiritual realms, urging focus on Christ. Reported attendance reached 303 pupils with 10,630 total for the year. primary department had 163 children.
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First Baptist Sunday School
First Baptist Church
Oshkosh
James P. Abbott
Mus
Margaret Harting
Linton Weed
Katherine Forward
James Swift
Margaret Swift
Nona Holt
Ivis Reeves
Maud Swift
Jesus Christ
God
Spoor
Miss Rosenthal
Margaret Thoms
Treasury
Mra
H. M. Weed
Fred C. Perkins
Cannon
J. P. Abbott
Ivin Reever
Martha Rasmuesen
Jack Frost
Harold Keyes
Jesus and the Chilldren
Simmie Leland
Lord Beresford Visits New York Before Washington Visit
Lord Charles Beresford, famed British rear admiral and noted English naval figure, is in New York en route to Washington to meet President Roosevelt. Born in Ireland in 1846, he rose from cadet at thirteen to admiral and commanded the Condor at Alexandria in 1882, earning honors and parliamentary thanks for his bold naval service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Washington
Roosevelt
Lord Charles Beresford
Lord Beresford
Ireland
School Recitals Highlight Hazel Ztem and Friends
A compact program listing students and performers from Temple with Hazel Ztem and Esther Pierce recitations, Godfrey Molenti pieces, primary and junior groups, plus songs like What Can Little Hands Do and Angel Voices. Notable solos include cornet by Dr. Carrol Abbott and pieces by Linton Weed, Ethel Praeger, Ora Henningson, and Margaret Harting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel Ztem
Enel Renard
Esther Pierce
Godfrey Molenti
Addie Renaud
Katherine Forward
Papa
Harriet Cecil Magee
Cornet
Carrol Abbott
Stabler Released After Police Detention
Harvey Browwell announced that Stabler's detention at the police station ended on an application by Browell. Stabler, leader of the Modern Woodman band, claimed he offered instruments to Browell until the check amount of 15 dollars could be covered. Browell said there was no crime, noting Stabler was drinking and the check was drawn wrong from the German National bank instead of the German American bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Stabler
Modern Woodman
Harvey Brownell
Stahler
Brownell
Stabler
Grownell
Davidson Returns After Tongue Funeral Absence
Representative Davidson returned to Washington after a two week absence while attending the funeral of Representative Tongue in Hillsboro Oregon. The report notes the return to duties in Washington with Stevens listed among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
tSpevin
Washington, D. C
Davidson
Washington
Representative Tongue
Hillsboro
Greg Gon
Stevens
Marriage in Judge Goss' office links Ellis and Ponta
This afternoon in Judge Goss's office the marriage of Willam Ellis of Kaukauna and Aisa Kate Ponta of Minasha occurred. Ellis was placed under bond for six months to assure support. he has worked in the winter and will return north. Attorney W. W. Quatermans is improving from typhoid fever. Rev G. Carr of Fond du Lac says he will place Willma Mond in a good home and has several applications, aiming to find the best possible home for her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carr
Fond du Tactas
Wilma Mond
Teller Retains Senate Seat Amid Colorado Political Strife
In Colorado, Senator H M Teller is declared elected by joint session while rival Walcott withdraws, accusing anti-Walcott leaders of treachery. Governor Peabody and Senator Teller comment on legality. Republican leaders dispute the result. A banquet and reception for Teller are planned at the Brown Palace hotel with Democratic leaders present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Afrochiend Press
Denver
Col
Jan
Democratic State Contract Committee
Haw
Brown Pale Hotel
Teller
Democrati
Senate
Rouse
Democratic House
Democratic State Central Committee
Brown Palace Hotel
Colorado
Farmer
E. 0. Walcott
Henry M. Teller
Wolcott
Grand Junction
Peabody
Canon City
Cahall
D. B. Faikey
Republican State Committee
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Xute
Paper Wise
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Wisconsin Corporation
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Leopold
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Committees On Foreign Relations
Maxonic Temple
Thomas C. Hietheringon
Ladrones
Volunieer Police
Schwab
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Pata
Gombine
Milwaukes Electhic Company
Iulem
Mr. Beume
Tha Mirat
Baptist Sartav School
Hero
Alexandria
Loudon
Admiralty
Nelson
Harvey Browwell
Winconal
Teluer
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