King Edward's New Court and Funeral Preparations
London special reports King Edward’s mood has become grave and considerate, aiming to revive old customs and create a brilliant St James court with night drawing rooms and better refreshments. Army units will march in the funeral with 33,000 under arms, while preparations at Victoria station intensify for the cortege. The U.S. embassy will send three grand floral pieces to Windsor Castle for the event.
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St. James
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Queen Victoria
Holyrood Palace
India
Ireland
Army
Navy
Yeomanry
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London
Victoria Station
M'Kinley
United States
Windsor Castle
McKinley
Garfield
Ambassador Choate
British Ambassador Laselles Leaves Berlin for London
Berlin reports Sir Frank L. Laselles the British ambassador has suddenly departed for England on a telegraphic order. Observers regard the move as politically significant amid tensions between Britain and Germany.
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Germany
Berlin
London
Associated Press
Frank C. Laselles
England
Danish Prince Charles Likely Joins English Navy
Copenhagen reports the Danish king may approve Prince Charles’s move to England to enter the British navy. The accession of a Danish king’s daughter to queen of England prompted the subject. The crown prince opposes, but the grandfather consents and Charles is expected to be appointed to a naval post in Britain.
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Associated Press
Copenhagen
Denmark
England
Prince Charles of
Prince Charles
Ferdinand Kuern Dies in Milwaukee at 80
Ferdinand Stuehn former Wisconsin state treasurer died in Milwaukee after a long illness at age eighty. He was a prominent figure in state politics and served as treasurer in earlier decades. The death occurred this afternoon, with details provided by local officials.
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Ferdinand Kuern
Milwaukee
Associated Press
Wis
Ferdinand Stuehn
Wisconsin
Gage Speaks On Elastic Currency Plan In Congress
Secretary Gage testified before the banking and currency committee on the Lovering bill for elastic currency. He favored the measure as a step in the right direction but said it did not go far enough. He also urged retirement of the greenbacks and lowly paper money.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Gage
Banking and Currency Committee
Lovering
Frauds Sweep Across Midwest in Miller Store Case
Samuel Abraham, a clothing dealer in Houghton Michigan, is arrested on receiving stolen goods charges linked to the Miller store fire. Janitor Louis La Fortune accuses clerks St John and Silverman of robbing Miller’s store and setting the blaze. Detective work points to a wide conspiracy across Michigan Wisconsin and Iowa involving stolen clothing and transfers through Burlington Lowe Chicago and a department store in Chicago.
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Associated Press
Houghton, Mich
Samuel Abraham
Miller
Louis la Fortune
St. John
Silverman
Abraham
Michigan
Wisconsin
Iowa
Burlington
Lowe
Chicago
New York
Alarm For The Duke Of Cornwall And York
A London dispatch reports the duke of Cornwall and York in fragile health after a serious bout. Doctors fear complications from German measles and expect fever specialist Sir William Broadbent to visit Osborne. The duke is said to be improving after a troubled night as reports note renewed strength and rest.
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Associated Press
New York
tVorla
London
Duke of Cornwall
York
William Broadbent
Osborne
Lord Rosebery
De Wet Escapes as Boer War Actions Reported
Cape Town dispatch states a Boer attack on the Boksburg mines caused 300000 pounds in damages. Andries Wessels, peace envoy, was shot at Kilipfontein on January 12 by order of General De Wet. London reports De Wet forces crossed the Bloemfontein line near Israelsport on January 30 with ongoing engagements south of Welcome and east of the Pretoria Johannesburg line. Knox notes fighting, five Boers buried, and Allied casualties including one officer and thirteen men wounded.
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Associated Press
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Boksburg
Kroonstad
Andries Wessels
Kilipfontein
de Wat
DE Wet
London
Kitchener
Pretoria
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Hamilton
Pretoria and
Johannesburg
Delagoa Bay
Natal
Ermelo
Knox
Carrie Nation Strikes On In Topeka Hatchet Crusade
Mrs. Carrie Nation armed with a new hatchet began a crusade against Topeka liquor joints at 50 cents this morning. She visited five top places, was expelled from the first, a crowd of hundreds followed, police tried to arrest her but were blocked, and she continued her rounds without damage.
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Associated Press
Topeka
Kan
Carrie Nation
Nelson
Municipal Act Passed by Philippine Commission
Manila January 31 The act organizing municipal governments in the Philippines was passed by the United States commission after amendments including a clause disqualifying from voting and office anyone in arms against or aiding opposing US authority after April 1 Election irregularities review moves from provincial governor to election judges Births marriages and deaths records returns added President’s office symbol designated as a gold headed tassel cane
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Associated Press
Manilla
Philippines
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United States Authority
Mayor Ziegenhein Refuses to Sign Bonds for World’s Fair
In St Louis on January 31 Mayor Ziegenhein refused to sign a municipal bond bill authorizing 5,000,900 for a 1903 world’s fair commemorating the Louisiana Purchase centennial. He said no provision refunds any bond sale surplus beyond five million to the city treasury.
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Associated Press
St. Louis
Ziegenhein
Northern Hospital improvements bill introduced in Wisconsin
Madison January 31 A Wisconsin legislature bill proposes a 100000 appropriation for a new building at the Northern Hospital for the vicious insane 3754 for a water supply and 5000 for other improvements plus 1100 for improvements at the state prison at Waupun The same measure also allows counties to build industrial homes for dependent children and grants street railroad companies power to condemn for rail use The package includes funds for the State Agricultural Society and rate concessions for rail passengers plus a barber license bill.
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Northwestern
Madison
Wis
Northern Hospital
Waupun County
Winnebago County
General Educational
National Guard
State Agricultural Society
Pettigrew Bitter On Army Reorganization Debate
In Washington on January 31 Associate Press reports that Senator Pettigrew resumed talks on the army reorganization bill. He criticized the bill, called for a Philippines inquiry, accused MacArthur’s report of partisanship, and said Taft commission reports were shaped to fit an emergency. He opposed enlisting Filipinos and cited a letter alleging severe abuses by American troops, attributed to the Maccabees.
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Associates Press
Washington, D. C
Senate
Pettigrew
Philippines
MacArthur
Taft Commission
Washington
United States
Smart Youth Involved in Barnard Kidnap Plot
Chicago, January. A 15 year old, Charles Cederblade, attempted to extort $2000 from Arthur Barnard's father claiming his son would be killed unless paid. Detectives ambushed him. he admitted the Cudahy kidnapping inspired his plan and knew nothing of Barnard's whereabouts.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Tll
Arthur Barnard
Alexander Dawie
Zion Savings Bank
Charles Cederblade
Barnard
Cederplade
Cudahy
Rescued at Sea From Russian Bark Cuba
The German steamer Barcelona arrived from Hamburg via Halifax N W today bringing aboard the captain and fourteen seamen of the Russian bark Cuba. The Cuba was abandoned on January 13 at latitude 40.20 and longitude 13.10 in a dismasted and waterlogged condition.
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Associated Prost
New York
Barcélona
Hamburg
Halifax
Cuba
Goa
Costa Rica and Nicaragua face renewed quarrel in Central America
A New Orleans dispatch to The Tribune reports that Costa Rica and Nicaragua are again clashing, raising the specter of possible hostilities. The evolving dispute between the two republics adds tension to Central American diplomacy as authorities seek to prevent confrontation.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Tribune
New Orients
New Orleans
Costa Rica
Nicaragua
Port of Spain Report On American Desertions Questioned
A Washington dispatch to The Times says the State department doubts a Port of Spain report that twenty five Americans deserted by their negro employees are resisting revolutionaries. It notes Minister Loomis would have notified the department if true and, though reluctant to accept the report, he has not informed the department yet. The department remains skeptical.
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McKinley
Pettigrew
Associated Press
New York
the Times
Washington
State Department
Port of Spain
Loomis
Lanham Defends Bryan Asks Gold Democrats To Rejoin
Washington January 31 Rep Lanham of Texas spoke on Democratic party reorganization praising Bryan and opposing removing him from leadership. He argued gold Democrats should return only if they accept party majority will, while noting Bryan’s future candidacy is uncertain. The House meanwhile passed the fortification appropriation bill and moved to the post office bill.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Lanham
Texas
Mr. Bryan
HOUSE
Royal Visitors Arrive as Prince Henry Lands at Cowes
Prince Henry of Prussia and staff landed at Cowes turning Isle of Wight into a bustle of royal activity. A squadron of German warships commanded by Prince Henry arrived at Spithead. Steamboats and excursions draw crowds to Trinity Pier as royalties visit Osborne House during a busy day of arrivals and departures.
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Associated Press
Cowes
Isle of Wight
Prince Henry of
Prussia
Hils
Guard of Honor
Osborne House
Prince Henry
Spithead
Trinity Pier
Wisconsin Humane Society quarterly report from Oshkosh
Humane Agent Wilkie reports 122 cases in the Oshkosh Wisconsin branch for the past quarter. Cruelty to persons totals 45 with specifics including seven general cruelty cases and twelve cases where children were exposed to ice. Cruelty to animals numbers reach 75, detailing horse abuse and overwork, lack of food or shelter, and other neglect.
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Wilkie
Oshkosh
Wisconsin Humane Society
Sparta
New Car Ferry Route Linking Wells and East Shore
Milwaukee dispatch reports a new car ferry line between Wells and the east shore tied to the Lake Superior and Escanaba rail line. The ferries will carry thirty cars and move mill and forest products from along the line.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Menominee. Mich
Wells
East Shore
Tale Superior & Escanaba
Judge Cantrill Loses His Fine Home in Fire
Georgetown Kentucky January 31 Theobald Place the judge Cantril s handsome residence burned today The building had fifty rooms or more filled with fine furniture and curios Loss is estimated at fifty thousand dollars
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Georgetown
Theobald Place
Wisconsin bill would create department of physical culture at university
A Wisconsin Assembly bill proposes a university department of physical culture to supervise student health. It covers compulsory gym work, periodic medical and physical examinations, hygienic oversight of meals and living conditions, and limits on excessive or dangerous activities. Prizes and gold medals are to reward health and improvement.
Wisconsin Regents Sequence on Physical Standards in Degrees
The document outlines that records of pupils physical condition must be kept and weighted equally with academic standing. It states that absolute failure in physical development forfeits the right to a degree. Beginning in 1910 no degree is to be granted to students who fail to show health and hygienic improvement and condition suitable for life insurance eligibility.
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Board of Regents
University of Wisconsin
Senate Finance Committee Amends War Revenue Reduction Act
Washington Jan 31 The Senate committee on finance reports amendments including a stamp tax of 1 cent per 190 on speculative options in grains provisions stocks and bonds and a 2 cent per 100 face value on securities. Firms pay 30 annual tax plus 50 per branch. Penalties 500 to 1000 fine and 3 months to 2 years imprisonment. A tobacco rebate is provided for manufacturers and dealers with no claim under 10. A new section authorizes treasury to appoint an investigator for enforcement of legacy taxes and to hire clerks for collection.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Senate Committee On Finance Today
Secretary of the Treasury
New Piers for Menasha Bridge to be Built in 1909
John Lux will begin preparations for building new piers at the Menasha canal bridges next Monday. He is negotiating with the Menasha Woodenware Co and Oshkosh and New London parties for a pile driver to use about sixty piles hauled from Woodville. Iron tips will be added for the hard bottom. work to commence within weeks, with crib foundations and retaining walls per war department specs, requiring six to eight weeks of labor.
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Menasha
Wis
John Lux
Mii
Tayso Streeta
Lux
Menasha Woodenware Company
Oshkosh
New London
Woodville
War Department
Lutte Des Morts Club
Concordia Hall
Wil
Co. A. Robinson
Menasha Brewing Company
Ict
Henry Mueller
Hutte, Mont
Explosion at New York cigar factory injures many
A blast struck a cigar factory at Thirty second street and First avenue this afternoon in New York. Reports say several were killed and many people injured.
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Associated Press
New York
Thirty-second Street
First Avenue
DOCTOR CAUGHT IN SMALLPOX ESCAPE TALE
Milwaukee police captured Dr M2 Rodermund Appleton physician who smeared himself with smallpox germs and escaped quarantine. He traveled to Waupaca Chicago Terra Haute before returning to Milwaukee where he is held at the pest house. State board of health to decide next steps as authorities note his friends oppose vaccination.
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Associated Press
Milwaukee
Wis
M2 Rodermund
Appleton
Milwaukee County Pest House
Tprre Hauth
Waupaca
Chicago
Terra Haute
Ind
National
Schultz
Health Department
Rodermund
Chicago and Northwestern
State Board
State Board of Health
Loop
Fire Destroys Barn Killing Horse and Cow
A early morning blaze in the barn of painter John H Robinson at Walnut and Grant streets consumed the structure and killed a horse and a cow locked inside. Also destroyed were a top buggy, cutter, double seated wagon, harness and tools. Estimated loss $700 with $100 insurance.
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John H. Robinson
Walnut
Grant Streets
Death of Frederick Harm at 84
Frederick Harm a retired resident of 96 Winnebago street died this morning at eighty four. Funeral arrangements have not been announced. A daughter works with the Salvation Army in large cities and a son in South America has sent several letters to The Northwestern about mining ventures and silver mines.
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Frederick Harm
Winnebago Street
Salvation Army
South America
Northwestern
Barber Kills Burglar in Home Invasion
In San Francisco on January 31 Edward H. Hall a barber shot and killed a burglar he surprised in the act of looting his room. A second burglar fled but was later captured in the street and identified as an ex convict.
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San Francisco
Edward H. Hall
Lieutenant Peterman Resigns from Company GQ
Appleton Wis Jan 31 second lieutenant C B Peter man of Company GQ resigns this morning citing business demands his entire attention En route BAGHIVES
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Appleton, Wis
C. B. Peter
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