Champ Clark Looms in Presidential Boom Amid Speaker Duties
Washington dispatch notes Champ Clark, newly unanimous House speaker, gaining serious presidential buzz. Clark curbs power by giving Ways and Means control, avoiding blame for legislation delays, while Harmon Wilson and others face state political headwinds ahead of the next convention.
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Missouri
Harmon
Wilson
Cannon
Clark
House
Nile
Ways and Means
Committee On Rules
Oho
New Jersey
Smith
Martine
Senate
Colorado lawmaker claims threat over Speer vote
Denver AP report says Rep Judkins of Aspen claimed he was told by an unnamed source that unless he voted for Mayor Speer of Denver as U S senator his bills would not pass. He clarified he did not claim direct threats, and no action was taken. The joint session showed only minor Democratic vote changes and no election results.
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Associated Press
Denver
Colo
Judkins
Aspen
Mayor Speer
United States
Botts
Leadville
House
Hammerstein wife seeks absolute divorce in Nyack
Mrs Malvina Hammerstein filed for absolute divorce from Oscar Hammerstein, the operatic impresario, in the New York supreme court at Nyack. Judge Arthur Thompson considered appointing a referee to take testimony, and the court named Daniel S. Sherman as referee.
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Associated Press
New York
Oscar Hammerstein
La Follette Defends Legislative Aid From University and Bureau
Senator R. M. La Follette rejected calls to curb the legislative reference bureau and university professors, urging lawmakers to use their learning and experience. He argued criticism stems from narrow jealousy and warned against pulling up the idea of helpful services.
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Northwestern
Madison
Wis
Legislative Reference Bureau
R. M. la Follette
Harmon Addresses Miners Convention in Columbus
Governor Harmon spoke to the United Mine Workers of America in Columbus amid overruled objections by Socialist delegates who condemned troop use during a streetcar strike. President Lewis urged openness, and Harmon stressed organized effort and miners’ perilous earlier conditions.
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Associated Press
Columbus
Harmon
United Mine Workers of America
Govenor Warmon
Lewis
Ife
Fall From Barn Roof Dooms Youth in Eaton Farm
A five year old fall from a barn roof left Nels Barrie paralyzed and he died today at age twenty six. The Green Bay special dispatch notes he lived on his father’s farm in Eaton township near Milwaukee.
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Northwestern
Milwaukee
Wis
Daily News
Green Bay
Nels Barrie
Eaton
Here
Steamer Coos Bay Runs Aground Off Ventura
The steamer Coos Bay of the Coast Steamship Co from San Pedro to San Francisco ran ashore off Ventura California early today. The sea is quiet and the vessel is in no immediate danger. The Coos Bay carries a large freight cargo and it is not known if there are any passengers aboard.
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Associated Press
Ventura
Cal
Coos Bay
Cuoast Steamship Company
San
Dowager Lady Decies Sails to Attend London Marriage
Dowager Lady Decies departed Liverpool aboard the steamship Vistania for New York to witness the wedding of Lord Decies and Miss Vivian Gould. Also aboard was John Hays Hammond, noted for his Russia investment inquiries.
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Associated Press
London
Tady Decies
Liverpool
New York
Lord Decies
Vivian Gould
John Hays Hammond
Russia
German Ex-Minister Named Ambassador to Tokyo
Berlin reports Count von Rex, former German minister to China, is nominated as ambassador to Tokyo to succeed Baron Mumm von Schwartzenstein who resigns due to an eye ailment.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Count von Rex
China
Tokio
Baron Mumm von Schwartzenstein
Fire losses drop in Green Bay report for 1910
Milwaukee report from Green Bay states the 1910 chief of fire department John Sweeney reports total fire losses of 48950 dollars, about 14000 less than in 1908, indicating improved fire protection and reduced damages.
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Tn Green Bay
Northwestern
Milwaukee
Wis
Journal
Green Bay
John Sweeney
Miss Taft Portrait Reflects Wholesome Charm and Talent
Miss Taft, a nineteen year old with pleasant manners and humor inherited from her father, is praised for natural poise and depth. Though noted for scholarship at Bryn Mawr, she also enjoys wide outdoor activities and broad reading, defying the label of merely bookish.
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Miss Taft
Lcren Taft
Taft
Helen
Misa Taft
Bryn Mawr
Harper's Bazar
Mrs Schenk Freed and Divorce Suit Filed in Wheeling
Laura Farnsworth Schenk was released on her own recognizance in Wheeling court while a divorce suit filed by her husband awaits injunction action. A counter suit by Schenk’s counsel is planned, and debts allegedly not his responsibility may be pursued.
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John DG. Schenk
HirmJurer
Associated Presa Wheeling
Laura Farnsworth Schenk
Jiuadee Tov Ua
Virginia
Robert Schenk
Woman Released On Own Recognizance As Divorce Papers Served
A woman is released on own recognizance while divorce papers are served at the same time. The action suggests concurrent legal proceedings and an awaiting court schedule.
Wheeling Trial Proceedings Update and Bail Dispute
Prosecutor reports costs of the late trial near 100000 and urges restraint after juror Isaac Tiesvian faced neighbor boycotts. Judge Jordan notes potential delays and plans to address the matter when grand jury meets in March. Bail for a defendant, believed connected to fraud, is sought to be increased due to trial testimony weaknesses.
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Pon
Courd
Handlian
Isaac Tiesvian
Seberk
Wheeling
Das
Ile
Cami
Cantonuus i Pro
Fleyiana
Jordan
Gram
Bloclo Hecatee
Brn
Ware
Fraudlsuy
Ani
Shail
Wealthy Lumbermen To Prison For Peonage
Five southern lumbermen from Lockhart district will begin prison terms for peonage. W S Harlan Franhet Gallagher Tyr W F Croan C C Filton and B S Hugging receive eighteen or thirteen months and fines from $1,000 to $5,000. Prosecution pressed by the Department of Justice. cases pursued through President Taft.
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Udy Associated Press
Atlanta
Harlan
Frahert Gallagher
Tyr
W. F. Croan
C. C. Filton
B.S Hugging
Lockhart
Harland
Gallagher
South
Department of Justice
Taftsin
Funeral of Alexander Krembs Largest in Stepping Point
The funeral at St Stephen's Catholic church in Stevens Point drew the largest crowd in years. Catholic Knights of Columbus and the Elks escorted the body with pallbearers from Chicago Hayward Wausau Milwaukee and local districts present. Six songs were sung.
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Northwestern
Milwaukee
Wis
Daily News
Stevens Point
Alexander Krembs
St. Stephen's Catholic Church
Catholic Knights of Colum and the Elks
Chicago
Hayward
Wausau
Danville Grand Jury Deliberations Stir Civic Interest
In Vermillion county Danville district, the grand jury reconvenes Monday as witnesses expected to reveal where campaign funds from the November election went. City Attorney Frank W. Jones plans to appear before jurors with questions, while Judge Kimbrough warned of unlikely immediate results but anticipated possible developments.
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Associated Press
Danville
Vermillion County
Frank W. Jones
Kimbrough
Winners in ski event at Chippewa Pass
A special Wisconsin report from Chippewa Pass says twenty starters competed in a ten mile cross country race noted as the roughest course in the national ski tournament. T D Blekeberg of Superior won in 52 minutes 16 seconds, Julius Blegen of Minneapolis took second, Gunnar Pedersen of Chippewa Falls third, Knute Hendrickson of Chippewa Falls fourth, and Guy Delong of Chippewa Falls tallied fifth.
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Northwestern
Milwaukee
Wis
Wisconsin
Chippewa Pass
Blekeberg
Superior
Julius Blegen
Minneapolis
Cini
Gunnar Peternd
Chippewa Fils
Knute He Hand
Hipe Pews
Rescue Fifty From Burning Building On James Riverfront
Rescue of fifty panic-stricken men and women from a burning building on James' quay along the riverfront delighted thousands. Police squads evacuated all occupants to the street despite a crowd frantically leaning from the windows. A fifth floor woman was restrained from throwing her baby to the street.
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Associated Press
New York
Navy Bill Cuts Down at July Aggsoclite Press
A naval bill faced reductions in Washington as officials reported a total of 125 million dollars requested, with officials noting the revised amounts were below initial estimates and lower than the earlier proposed sums by the Navy department.
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Aggsoclite Press
Washington
Naval Afcarna Tice
Wilcattios & Nig Leas
Man Killed Unloading Logs at Merriman Mills
Carl Anderson, 30, was crushed to death this afternoon while unloading logs from a car at Merriman Manufacturing Co mills. A log struck him in the neck and chest, causing instant fatal injuries.
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Miwauke
Wie
Marinetin Gaye
Carl Anderson
Merriman Manufacturing Company
Marvels and Memoranda in a Turbulent Paper Page
A misread page lists sports and public notices alongside human-interest items. It mentions a hero medal, a land problem, fashion efforts, and a seemingly political recall investigation. The tone resembles a bustling mid-century community paper.
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Secial
Changya Marigeie ii
Army of Téaeni Rs Combis
Walt
Osakenh Man
Milwaukee
Taft
Glee Club
Lease coal lands urged action on bill and royalty flies
Senate committee on public funds authorized to report a bill to lease coal lands with royalty set at five cents per ton and a rental plus a sliding royalty over time. Transportation companies barred from operations under the plan, with land area limited to 2,600 acres. Alaska mineral lands reserved to the United States in patents.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate Committee On Public
Nelson
Minnesota
aAlasia
Interstate Committee Commission
United States
Alaska
Miltee
Asher Tinds
Parliaimentare
Resinger
Congress of
State Department
William B. Crim
Ninister
Munresia
Longworth-Dalzel Tariff Board
Representative McCall
Massachusetts
Wives and Means
Canada
Wies and Means
Taft
London
Bowling Record Smashed In Pro Tour Lead Shift
Chicago took the lead in the American bowling congress tournament two man division as M Erickson and BL Magsnison posted a 1229 to beat Smith and Gebhard Buffalo by five pins. Gilbert and Louix of Cleveland stood second with 1211 in St Louis.
Wheeling Gunboat Arrives From Cuba Report
The gun boat Wheeling arrived in Guantánamo Bay Cuba today according to wireless traffic to the navy department. The vessel’s commander reported no accident or casualties during the voyage to West Indian waters and all aboard are well.
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Associated Presa
Washington, D. C
Wheeling
Ino Guantiname
Cuba
Navy Department
West Indian Waters
Wisconsin considers Washington Island for new prison site
Madison plans for a Wisconsin legislature week to buy Washington Island north of Sturgeon Bay as a penitentiary site. The Social Democrats back the idea to employ inmates at Waupun and bind remaining prisoners to the island, with a proposed 14 000 acre inland tract costing about 750 000.
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Madison
Wisconsin
Washington Island
Sturgeon Bay
Social Democraty
Contracta Corthea
Waupun
Hope to Find Heiress in Missing Dorothy Arnold Case
New York reports added ransom letters as police chief Flynn says Dorothy Arnold likely unharmed and will return soon. Miss Arnold’s brother John, abroad on a secret mission, is said to be en route home, while legal adviser Jenny Keith questions ransom theories and doubts the police view of a quick homecoming.
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Associated Press
New York
Tig Pearch
Dorothy Arnold
Warm Fin
Deprivy V Police
Flynn
Misa Arnold
Sallen
Miss Arnold
Jenny S. Keith
Arnold
Misy Arnold
Mgr
Keith
Missy Arnold
John Aranld
Europe
Dr. Schaeffer Returns to Milwaukee in Manslaughter Case
Special to WorthWestern reports Dr. Fox Schvetter, sought for manslaughter in the death of Mrs. Rage Dietken wife of Otto Dietrich Milwaukee university president, at 730 Grand avenue, will arrive in Milwaukee Monday with his bride, per telegram from New York received this morning.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Fox. Schvetter
Rage Dietken
Otto Dietrich
Milwaukee University
Sehen
Grand Avenue
Wil
City
Schaefer
New York
Chicago Auto Show Opens Crowded at Coliseum
The Chicago annual automobile show opens with the Coliseum full and exhibitors rushing to display. The event features a wide range of cars from economy models to luxury vehicles with prices from hundreds to ten thousand dollars.
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Chicago
Coliseaut
Cattle Case Dismissed In Marshfield Court
The state alleges J Norton of Green Hag sold cattle not tested for disease. Case dismissed at noon after officials reported the cattle had been disposed of before testing.
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Northwestern
Milwaukee
Wisdan
Marshfield
T Hey
WY. J. Norton
Green
Hag
Charles Rutter
Therennesia
Batebering
Havana Flight Postponed Due to Rough Seas
Key West January 2 reports D. McCurdy was forced to abandon his unreported plane to Tavana today because sea conditions are too rough. The light has been postponed to a later time under more favorable conditions.
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Associated Press
Key West
Mla
Jan
D. McCurdy
Tavana
Protest Lodged Over Assault on American Consuls
American representatives protested to the porte over assault and indignities toward American consul staff at Beirut and Alexandretta, while a mutiny incident aboard the New Jersey, carrying the US flag, prompted boycotts and Turkish government inquiries. The embassy pressed for investigations and punishment of offenders amid tense relations.
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Associated Press
Constantinople
J. R. Ridgeley Carter
Strang
Porte
Beirut
Slexambedia
New Jersey
Alexandre
AM Constour
John T. Deristinny
Tris
Theving Ieader
Smyrna
Ernest
Efariis
Salonika
T Hoxcott
Peristony
Myr
Iarris
Saloniih
Atte
Wat
United States
Inter. Eas
Peristluny
Rance
Alexandretta
Washington, PA
Coosey
Severagert Iy
Jona T. Peastivus
Alexandrett
State Department
Philip
Soustatting Ple
Bomb Explodes at Galaseppe Macalone’s Produce Store
A bomb detonated today in Chicago Illinois tied to letters signed the Black Hand demanding money. Six families lived above the shop but escaped injury and stock damage was minimal.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Til
Galaseppe Macalone
Madrid Urges U.S. to Send Maine Inquiry Report
La Manana calls for Madrid to obtain an official U.S. report on the Maine investigation. The piece notes the ongoing effort to raise the battleship Maine in Havana harbor and urges government action to secure the cooperation of Washington.
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Associated Press
Madrid
la Manana
Raimaterial Organ
Maine
Havana Harbor
United States
Forecast Confuses Fans in Wisconsin Evening Game
Fragmented OCR notes hint at a Wisconsin game forecast with times and unknown terms. Mentions Forecant and local entities unclear.
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