President Announces Nominations and Senate Confirms
The president announced a batch of nominations to the Senate including H. K. Butterfield for U S district attorney in eastern Wisconsin and Samuel W. Stratton for director of the National Bureau of Standards. Also named were Edwin V Morgan as secretary of the legation in Seoul and others to treaty commission and the rank of assistant attorney general. The Senate adjourned without day after confirming pending nominations.
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Associated Press
Washingon
D. C
Senate
H. K. Butterfield
Hartford
Wis
Ton
Wisconsin
Samuel W. Stratton
Illinois
National Bureau of Standards
Edwin Vernon Morgan
New York
Seoul
Petersburg
Frank B. Chase
Navy
United Stars
Spain
Wm. Chandler
New Hampshire
Gerrit J. Diekema
Michigan
James Perry Wood
Ohio
Wm. A. Maury
District of Columbia
Wm. L. Chambers
Alabama
Wm. E. Fuller
Iowa
United Sates
Change in U S attorney for Eastern Wisconsin district
Senator J W Quarles recommended H K Butterfield for United States attorney of the Eastern Wisconsin district. Oshkosh surprised as many expected M C Phillips to be reappointed. Reason given: the office should not succeed itself.
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J. W. Quarles
H. K. Butterfield
United States
Wisconsin
Oshkosh
M. C. Phillips
Butterfield Nears Appointment Amid Political Rearrangement
The report notes Senators Quarles and Spooner agreeing on a candidate, H. K. Butterfield of Horicon born 1857, a lawyer with 21 years practice, former Washington County district attorney, and former Hartford mayor. His backing allegedly aims to curb a rival in the congressional race.
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Quarles
Spooner
Mr. Butterfeld
Oshkoshiv
Philps
Milwaukee
Gerry Traziton
M. J. McElroy
Wallace
Racine
H. K. Butterfield
Horicon
Wic
University of
Wisconsin
Memphis
Tenn
Startford
Tie
Washington County
Hartford
Republican State Central Committee
Barney
Butterfield
Harrison Slightly Improves After Neuralgia Attack
Former President Benjamin Harrison, hospitalized in Indianapolis for intercostal neuralgia, passed a fairly comfortable night and at ten this morning was reported slightly better. Dr Jamison said the pain is gradually responding to treatment.
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Ey Associated Press
Indianapolis
Ind
Benjamin Harrison
Jamison
Menasha Man Gustavus Fitchmiller Dies of Pneumonia
Special to The Northwestern Gustavus Fitchmiller a Menasha resident since 1857 dies of pneumonia after a brief illness. Born 1854, he is survived by wife and two children Louise and William in Menasha Wisconsin March 9 report.
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Menasha
Wis
Gustavus Fitchmiller
Louise
William
Five Workmen Scalded At Pittsburgh Boiler Plant
In Pittsburgh, five men were scalded today when two tubes blew out at Jones and Laughlin's American Iron works boiler battery. One man died from injuries, others badly burned with Rosalich severely burned as flesh peeled away. Remaining workers expected to recover.
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Associated Press
Pittsburg
American Iron Works
Jones & Laughlin
Rosalich
Russia Manchuria pledge questioned amid warned concessions
Washington March 9 official correspondence shows United States warned China against secret negotiations or territorial concessions to any power over Manchuria. State Department notes supported open multilateral methods, with Russia’s Cassini meeting Hay to reaffirm Russia’s aims.
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Russia
Manchuria
United States
China
Conger
Prince Ching
Li Hung Uang
Chia
United Stars
State Department
Great Britain
Cassini
Hay
Count Cassini
Fire destroys Olds Motor Works in Detroit blaze
A fierce afternoon fire at the Olds Motor Works plant on Jefferson Avenue Detroit destroys a three story brick building. The blaze starts around noon, likely from gasoline tank explosions, injuring several workers and killing one man. Loss exceeds 200000, fully insured.
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Associated Press
Detroit
Mich
Olds Motor Works
Jefferson Avenue
Artistic Concert At Opera House Delights Oshkosh and Ripon
Miss Electa Gifford assisted by Mr. Guy Bevier Williams and Miss Florence Warhurst presented an artistic evening of music at the opera house Friday. Gifford impressed with a high operatic voice in French songs while Williams accompanied and performed solos with skill. Warhurst on violin offered graceful interpretations and a strong finish with a juggling-like rapid passage. The program included violins, arias, ballads, and excerpts from Hamlet and Lakme, drawing praise for technique and training.
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Opera House
Electa Gifford
Guy Bevier Willams
Oshkosh
Florence Warhurst
Ripon College
Moskowski
Miss Gifford
Fantasia
de Concert
Faust
Alard
Thomas
Electa Ditford
Chopin
Guy Bevier Williams
Gounod
Lakme
Danbes
Wim Sows Arrested in Shooting of Stanley Chief
A Wisconsin report says William Sowa was arrested near Chippewa Falls on a charge of complicity in the shooting of Chief of Police John Moore of Stanley. He was taken to Thorp to avert possible violence by Stanley residents.
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Wim. Sows
John Moore
Associated Press
Milwaukee
Wis
Chippewa Falls
William Sowa
Stanley
Iowa
Thorp
Four People Near-Die From Coal Gas In Menasha
Special report from Menasha Wisconsin describes Eberhardt and his family nearly dying from coal gas on Friday night. The husband wife and child are listed among those in precarious condition under a physician care.
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Menasha
Wis
March Eberhardt
Montana Cowboy Makes Last Gun Play
In Helena Montana Marsh known as Spec Marsh shot Dick Harbison in the foot and Smith White in the abdomen and aimed at Frank Howard who killed Marsh. Howard gave himself up and was taken to Glendive for custody.
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Helena
Mont
Marsh
Spec" Marsh
Dick Harbison
Smith White
Frank Howard
T Howard
Glendive
First National Bank of Niles Fails in Michigan
A telegraph from Washington announces the failure of the First National Bank at Niles Michigan. National Bank Examiner Joseph W Sheldon is appointed temporary receiver. Cashier Johnson is missing and his whereabouts are unknown amid speculation he bet on the Chicago Board of Trade.
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Washington, D. C
First National Bank
Niles
Mich
National Bank
Joseph W. Sheldon
Johnson
Chicago Board of Trade
Pognole
Fire at Faust boarding house and Saloon Kaukauna
A blaze at 3 a.m. gutted the two story frame building on Third street. The contents suffered heavy damage estimated around $1,000, while building insurance totals about $15,000. Household goods and saloon fixtures were insured for about $909. The property is owned by J. Marten.
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Kaukauna
Wis
Charles Faust
Third Street
J. Marten
A. S. Hay Sails for New York Today
Southampton March 9 The American line steamer New York sailed today for New York. Among the passengers was Adelbert S. Hay former United States consul at Pretoria.
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Southampton
American Line
New York
Adelbert 3. Hay
U States
Pretoria
Divorce Granted for Lucy L. Taylor in Appleton Case
Lucy L. Taylor was granted a divorce from Frank T. Taylor in Appleton on March 2 for neglect and refusal to provide. The parties are known in Oshkosh.
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Lucy L. Taylor
Appleton
Frank T. Taylor
Oshkosh
Reduction in Sugar Prices Moves All Graves Down
In New York today refined sugar values fell by twenty five points this morning signaling a broad decline in sugar markets. The move affects multiple grades and indicates shifting supply and demand dynamics during the session.
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New York
Count Tolstoi Excommunicated by Russian Church
The official organ of the Holy Synod in St. Petersburg announces Count Tolstoi has been formally excommunicated for heresy and anti church writings. The notice prays for his repentance and reentry into the Orthodox Church.
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Associated Press
Petersburg
The
Holy Synod Tein
Count Tolstoi
Bryan Arrives in New York on Private Business Says Exposition Promising
W J Bryan arrived in New York from Buffalo on private business for his newspaper The Commoner. He planned no speeches or public dinners and spoke briefly about the Pan American Exposition, the Nicaragua Canal and Nebraska deadlock while criticizing trusts and the railroad influence on politics. He noted the canal may have fallen through and explained the Nebraska senate deadlock due to railroads holding two seats.
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Nicaragua Canal
Nebraska
Associated Press
New York
Wm. J. Bevanrrived
Buffalo
Bryan
Brian
Hoffman House
John H. Girdner
McKinley Administration
Railroads
Republican Party
Terre Haute Gazette Adopts Copartnership Plan
Terre Haute Indiana March 9 The Terre Haute Evening Gazette announces a comprehensive copartnership plan. Regular employers may secure a partnership interest with five percent per annum guaranteed to minority partners and additional if the paper earns it.
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Associated Press
Terre Haute
Ind
Pinery camp weighs Turner hall purchase at Oshkosh
Modern Woodmen of America Pinery camp meets at Main street hall to discuss buying Turner hall from Oshkosh Turnvergin. They offer 78 dollars and resist unless price meets interest with a stated goal of about 20000. Building committee named including Sw aioam Petankranz and Erd ed Desiince. Turner hall opens Sunday afternoon with members awaiting a decision.
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Pinery Camp
Modern Woodmen of America
Main Street
Turner Hall
Sta
Priday
Charles Swaioam
Petankranz
Charliescirweder
G. J. Erded Desiince
Andes
Jacob
Turner
Hall
Bishop Coadjutor Weiler Confirms Seven at Menasha Church
In Menasha Wisconsin on March 9 Bishop Coadjutor Weiler Junior of Fond du Lac confirmed a class of seven at the Episcopal church in the city Friday evening.
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Menasha
Weiler, Jr
Fond du Tac
Episcopal Church
Miners Wage Notices Postponed Amid Conference Doubts
Notices posted by Lehigh Valley Coal and other operators keep the ten percent wage advance in place through April 1902. The move signals likely absence from the Hazleton conference and suggests operators plan to avoid clashes with miners. President Mitchell of the United Mine Workers denounces the plan as unsatisfactory. An Altoona report states miners will withdraw a proposed five cent reduction in pick mining prices as talks continue.
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Associated Press
Hazleton
Lehigh Valley Coal Companies
W. A. Lathrop
Leigh Valley Coal Company
Lehigh Oak Company
Ada
Scranton
March
Rose
Delaware & Hudson Coat Company
Whay
Lackawanna
Wyoming
Supt
Loomis
Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Company
May
Hillside Coal and Iron Company
Eris Railroads
Pennsylvania Coal Company
Ontario Railway Company
Hazieton
Indianapolis
Ind
John Mitchell
United Ming Workers of America
Lehigh Company
United Mine Workers
Mitchell
City to pay costs in twenty Oshkosh street cases
Judge Burnell ruled in twenty West Algoma street improvement cases that the city of Oshkosh must pay approx 330 in costs per case. The judgments bar future cost collection but recent law allows reassessment to reduce sums due, with clerk of court yet to calculate totals. Additional notes mention related trials and upcoming court actions.
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Oshkosh
Burnell
West Algoma Street
Sirah Rumre
Oiyen
Dade Burnell
Lena
Lani Ou
Siene
Patel
Disper
Vireurt
Stephen Radford
Louise Ayéyiait
W. H. Hay
Rideout Leads Mayoralty Race With 227 Votes In Northwesterns Contest
As The Northwestern edges toward its mayoralty conclusion, W E Rideout climbs from third to lead with 227 votes amid a flood of ballots. The tally shows H R Minors second with 1913, D H Daln 174, Ro Morgan sad, and other candidates in varied positions, while Rideout gains prominence as Oshkosh recognizes his banking background and local prominence.
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Northwestern
W.elcout
H. R | Minors
H. R. Daln
Ro Morgan
Cregsmin
Jean Mulyi
Frank Nichols
RP. Abbott
J. WH. Jenkins
Gueit
Ives
W. Ok
Oshkosh
National Uunion Bank
Hichmond
British Reoccupy Maraisburg as Boers Evacuate
Cradock reports Maraisburg is reoccupied by British forces after Boer withdrawal. Only a handful of horses were secured, as local names and dates are scarce.
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Associated Press
Cradock
Maraisburg
Qellerich Enters Municipal Judgeship Race
Attorney Charles Oellerich announces candidacy for municipal judgeship. He notes no ill will toward the incumbent A B H Goss and cites his rights to run. Oellerich, elected mayor in 1890 and 1894, served three terms as north side justice of the peace and partners with the firm Hume and Oellerich.
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Charles Oellerich
Northwestern T
Oellerich
A. BH. Goss
Hume & Oellerich
Alleged Brass Thieves Face Municipal Court Plea
David Walsh Bert Saeger and James M Carey appeared in municipal court to answer a charge of stealing brass. They pled not guilty and a trial was set for a date in March with jury selection scheduled then.
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David Walsh
Bert Saeger
James M. Carey
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Deligh Venta House
August Eberhardt
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A. S. Hay
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Anzleton
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Barrell
Cnosex
L. & Wickey
Chicago
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Aeloch
W. E. Rideout
AL Clune
F. J. Bean
AS. Provost
Alvin Folsan
John Pratsch
Edwant Lange
Frank Percey
Ae Inlard Retzchken
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Louis Ganger
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Bridge
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M. Groesche
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Jay O'Brien
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N. Greene
Luther Davies
Radford
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J. J. Stevenson
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W. K. Rident
Commodore Perry
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Oshkosh Permanenty
Eliza J. Hazen
K. Rideout
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T. RO Morgan
L. Orassman
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Frank Norhals
Aprague
Abbott
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M.H. Guelimann
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Berlier
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Libby
Hen. Guerge Farnam
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J. Felp
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G. D. Lint
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Berna Schneider
Qellerich
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