Towne urges immediate Philippines withdrawal and warns against empire
In Washington on January 28 a long cablegram urged Congress to pressure President McKinley to grant civil government in the Philippines. Senator Towne of Minnesota delivered a maiden speech arguing for immediate end to hostilities and warning that imperialism threatens the republic, saying the seeds of empire could grow from current policy. Clapp sworn in after Towne's remarks as credentials were presented.
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Associated Press
Shington
D. C
E Today
Congress
McKinley
Philip
Directory Board
Ppine Federal Party
Towne
Minnesota
Mr. Ne
Hamlet
Republic
US H Wakefield Dies in Texas
Cyrus H Wakefield, son of Mr and Mrs George M Wakefield, died in Terrville Texas after pulmonary illness. He was born Feb 27 1863 in Oshkosh. Funeral Thursday in Oshkosh with burial at River cemetery. relatives from Milwaukee Sher Texas and Mankato to attend.
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City
Cyrus Hetefield
Ge M. Wakefield
Jackson St Road
Oshkosh
Terrville
Texas
Milwaukee
Ripon
Cairo
James P. Wake
Gertrude Parker
Cleveland
Tilwaukee
Sis
Vernon T. Sefielad
James P. Sefield
George M. Wakefield, Jr
Catesby W. Taylor
Sher
Arthur A. Wakefield
Semer, Mich
Thomas Wakefield
Boston
Sent King
Vernon ‘Prasefield
G. M. Wakefield
Fierce Fighting in Venezuela Ends With Defeats
New York dispatch reports fierce weeklong fighting on the Venezuelan mainland near Guira and Caru. Several hundred troops were killed as engagements ended in decisive defeats for the prominent forces.
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Associated Press
New York
Herald
Fort of Spain
Trini
Guira
Caru
Mnmnent
Double Charge Arrests in Kaukauna Case
Henry Hurst was arrested at his parents home in Kaukauna Wisconsin on larceny and forgery charges. He was taken to Niagara where the crime is alleged to have occurred after cashing a check for five dollars belonging to Mrs Slattery. The barber shop of W Cook was burglarized and laundry valued at five dollars taken.
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Kaukauna
Wis
Henry Hurst
Niagara
Hurst
W. Cook
Ohio Governor moves to block Jeffries Ruhlin prize fight
Governor Nash ordered legal steps to stop the February 15 Cincinnati prize fight citing it would disgrace Ohio and violate law. Seat sales for the bout opened with reports of around $15,000 raised, while opponents’ lawyers prepare further action.
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Cincinnati
Grand Rush
Associated Press
Columbus
Gimp
Nash
Jeffries-Ruhlin
Sheets
Ohio
Jeffries Ruhlin
Missouri Wins Supreme Court Challenge to Chicago Drainage
Washington January 23 The United States Supreme Court overruled demurrers in the Chicago drainage canal case sustaining Missouri s contention to block use of the canal due to alleged pollution of St Louis drinking water The decision handed down by Chief Justice Shiras and Justices Harlan and White dissented by Justice White. Chicago January 28 President Alexander J Jones of the sanitary district commented that the ruling shifts the case to merits focusing on whether the canal s opening and sewage movement polluted St Louis water and what remedy may be needed.
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State of Missouri
Chicago
St. Louis
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
United States Supreme Court Today
Chicago Drainage Canal
State of
Missouri
Shiras
Harlan and
White United
Alexander J. Jones
The
Sanitary District
Supreme Court
Illinois
Mississippi
St. Lows
Rev. A. Verbeck Dead in Green Bay Area
Rev. Anthony Verbeck died yesterday at Hollandtown near Green Bay from grip. He was sixty nine, born in Holland in 1832, and served longer in the Green Bay diocese than any other clergyman with charges in the territory dating back to 1863.
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Green Bay
Wis
Anthony Verbeck
Hollandtown
Holland
Death at Lyons N Y claims James Bashford kin
Lyons New York January today James Bashford brother of Coles Bashford governor of Wisconsin 1855 37 dies here Riverside a fast Berlin mare owned by Mr Palmeter will race Ringrose on the tee at the foot of Kingston Street Tuesday afternoon at 1 30 oclock Eve was probably scandalized when Adam asked her to marry him with no minister
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Lyons
N. Y
James Bashford
Coles Bashford
Wisconsin
Riverside
Eve
Adam
Cheyenne Red Arrested After State Prison Release
Convict Cheyenne Red, detained by Deputy Sheriff Spalding at Waupun, arrived in Chicago on the Milwaukee and St Paul line at 11:00 AM. He wore a tight fitting suit, appeared shocked, and was handcuffed as he was taken to jail. Murphy’s prior record shows multiple burglaries and assaults with lengthy sentences in Wisconsin and Minnesota. He faced burglary charges in municipal court with a February 7 hearing date and $300 bail, which he failed to meet, remaining in jail.
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Dan Murphy
Alige
Cheyenne Red
Waupun
Spalding
Quinn & Rogee
Chicago
Milwaukee & St. Paul
Sheriff Potter
Sherif Spalding
Murphy
Madison
Minnesota
Stillwater
Armour Estate Divided Among Family In 15 Million Treaty
In Chicago on January 28 the estate of the late Philip D. Armour valued at 15 million dollars is largely realty. Malvina G. Armour and J Ogden Armour are executors. Grandsons Philip D. and Lester Armour receive 1 million each at 25 and 30 respectively. Armour Institute not listed among legatees.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Philip D. Armour
Armour
Malvina G. Armour
J. Ogden Armour
Philip D
Lester Armour
Armour Institute
Germany Builds Navy Sooner Than Planned, Threat to U S?
A Washington dispatch reports Germany has accelerated its 1899 naval program so ships will be ready by 1906, expanding to over forty battleships with 34 battleships and 68 cruisers. The move, pushed by the emperor, aims to protect German interests and raises concerns in the United States about potential conflict and the need for readiness.
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Associated Press
New York
Jan
Herald
Washington
Germany
Navy Department
Dewey Policy Board
U.S
Foss
Root
US Charts Navy Growth to Eighteen Battleships by 1904
The government stresses the need to prepare while seeking friendly relations with Germany or other nations. The president backs continued naval expansion and urges Congress to approve a naval bill. By 1904 the fleet will include eighteen battleships and ten armored cruisers, still far short of Germany’s projected strength in 1906.
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United States
Germany
Congress
Two Smooth Strangers Sought for Forgery in Oshkosh
Grady and Maxwell were swindled by two unknown men who forged endorsements on $100 checks drawn by Lewiston of Madison. The suspects feigned government authority and Hebrew countenance, spent cash at the Oasis saloon, then produced another $100 check. Grady and Maxwell lost $100 each, the bank reimbursed, and police seek the pair. A separate item notes Emil Kraning’s surprise party on Sixth Street with prizes awarded.
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William Grady
Main Street
Otter
Harry Maxwell
Oasis
Main
Washington
Merritt Streets
Maxwell
Grady
National Bank of Oshkosh
Madison
Lewiston
Oshkosh
Jolls
Emil Kraning
Sixth Street
Samuel Cramer
Adam Daum
Victor Brookins
Assembly Members to Be Named for Joint Reapportionment Committee
Madison dispatch notes Speaker Ray will announce the nineteen member Joint committee on reapportionment tonight or tomorrow. Four members are certain: Henry Schwedel of Milwaukee and Duere Wachter of Washington County from the Fifth district, Hodgins and Overbeck from the Sixth district. Other districts show probable appointees, with talk about Evans and Rossman, and Douglas and Chippewa counties seeking seats. Ray keeps details secret. much speculation persists about who will join. The piece also covers a tax on spinsters, Lenroot’s anti trust bill, and the upcoming enrolling clerks arrival.
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Assembly
Goonip
Northwestern
Madison
Wis
Ray
Jolnt
Henry Schwedel
Milwaukee
Chippewa County
Lemont
Douglas County
Lenroot
Assembly Busy Asserts Small Share Of Women In Pay Rolls
The piece notes enrollment limits on bills and predicts few women on legislative pay rolls this year. It reports Mr. Nowell has authored all enrolled bills so far and that the assembly privileges and elections committee stayed in Madison to finish a report on the Vandercook Cook contest case, with a likely presentation tonight or tomorrow. Keen introduces a new city charter bill, with amendments to keep police and fire under civil service and to elect county board city members, while fixing several errors in the draft.
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Nowell
Assembly Committee On Privileges and Elections
Madison
Cies
Assemblyman Keen
Municipal League
Primary Elections Nominations and Platforms Set
Madison Wis Jan 28 The primary election bill will be presented in both houses tonight. Party platforms will be made by meetings of nominees for state officers and the legislature after primaries. The Australian ballot system will be used. The committee on privileges and elections will report Wednesday with a majority in favor of Cook.
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Madison
Wis
Cook
Committee On Privileges and Elections
Death of Mrs Mierswa in 28 Cape Street Home
Marie Mierswa widow of Daniel Mierswa died suddenly this morning at her Cape Street home. Heart disease listed as cause after a fall from bed earlier. She was sixty, born February 20, 1841, in Germany and had lived in the city since 1854. Survived by four daughters and two sons. Funeral arrangements incomplete.
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Marie Mierswa
Daniel Mierswa
Ccape Street
Alor
Mierswa
Germany
Mr. Mierswa
Louise E. Mierswa
Colorado Springs
Meta Mierswa
Chippewa Falls
Jennie D. Mierswa
Clara Mierswa
Gustav Mierswa
Otto R. Mierswa
Gustav Mierswe
Milwaukee district eyes new U S district attorney post
Milton C. Phillips, longtime U S district attorney for eastern Wisconsin, faces uncertain reappointment prospects prompting a crowded field. Oshkosh attorney M C Phillips ally M H Eaton and Milwaukee Court Commissioner Hazelton emerge as leading contenders with Milwaukee bar backing Hazelton, while others like W J McElroy enter the race as the April 4 vacancy nears.
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Milton C. Phillips
United States
Wisconsin
Phillips
Menzo H. Eaton
Oshkosh
Eaton
Winnebago County
Hazelton
Milwaukee
Mlwaukee
W. J. McElroy
Dr Rodermund vanishes after night escape to Waupaca
Appleton Wis Jan 28 A sensational escape by Dr Rodermund disrupts quarantine routines. He reportedly left his home with BH Rathbun driving to Waupaca, then boarded a south bound Wisconsin Central train. Rathbun was arrested and faces possible charges while authorities in Chicago and other large cities have been alerted. The doctor purchased a Chicago ticket but may have altered plans.
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Appleton
Wis
Rodermund
Waupaca
Wisconsin Central Railroad
BH. W. Rathbun
Rathbun
Rotermund
Avery Stable
Chicago
Dr. Rodermund
H. W. Rathbun
Justice Court
Milwaukee
Notable Social Attendances and City News Theaters
Mr and Mrs E Crane visited Chicago last week and saw Sara Bernhardt in L Aigion. Howard Sprague of Morris Wisconsin left the city. Miss Fannie Schriber and Mr Louis Schriber hosted a Dinner club Friday at 6 20 PM. Guests included Phil H Sawyer Lucian Guemther Winnie Hollister Adele Lindeman Jessie Clark Nelile Clark Ethel Ideson R A Hollister James Jenkins C D Jackson Rufus Brown George Finch William Wallen The Subscription club dancing party now set for Thursday at the Atheneum hotel. Charles Schriber in Chicago. Mrs Phil H Sawyer 43 entertaining a small cards gathering for Miss Wickwire of Winslow Illinois.
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E. Ms. Crane
Chicago
Sara Bernhardt
Adele Lindeman
Jessie Clark
Nelile Clark
Ethel Ideson
Messrs
R. A. Hollister
Jamey Jenkins
C. D. Jackson
Rufus Brown
George Finch
William Wallen
Athearn Hotel
Charles Schriber
Phil H. Sawyer
Miss Wickwire
Winslow
Ill
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