Assembly Passes Antitrust Bill in Wisconsin
The Wisconsin Assembly passed the Lange anti trust bill and moved to raise telephone company license fees. A measure to extend farmer road tax hours from eight to ten was killed after a heated debate with many farmers present. Governor veto of the branded horse bill was sustained. Charles Nevitt of Paine Lumber attended the hearing on railway commission bills. A joint committee to prepare for President Roosevelt’s visit was proposed for tomorrow.
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Northwestern
Madison
Wis
Assembly
Committee On State Affairs
Charles R. Nevitt
Paine Lumber Company
Ashkosh
Menasha Seeks Bids For New Hotel Project
Bids are invited for the construction of a new hotel in Menasha with bids due by March 31. Plans and specs are on file with Oshkosh architect William Waters. Construction aims for occupancy next fall, with debris cleanup and advertising plans under way. Local railroads and manufacturers will aid by distributing promotional materials.
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Neenah-Menasha
Menasha
Wiliam Waters
Oshkosh
Jackson Wio
St. Petersburg
Florida
Carl D. Jackson
Grace Jackson
E. G. Jackson
R. C. Brown
Rufus Brown
R. O. Wolverton
August Mahon
Niemen
Neenah
Hollenbeck
Kraby
James Brown
Gue Kimberly
Everett
Washington
Peter Kraby
Eherif
Winnebago
Rupp
Y. T. End F
Amy Higgins
Manitowoc
Jagerson
Schragge
Neenah High School
Oshkeah High School
Edwards
Chicago
Casino Hall
O. M. T. Club
Menagha
Carmen Scherck
Othelia
Critical stage passed in Justice Day illness report
Washington March 17 Dr Hardin reported Justice Day slept well and was past the critical stage with convalescence begun. Bernand Wilkins owner of The Washington Post remained in the Waldorf Astoria with paralysis and kidney trouble and showed a slight improvement, according to a family member.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Hardin
Junee Day
Justice Day
Wilkins
New York
Bernand Wiking
Washfoxton Post
Waldorf Astoria Hotel
Wikins
Treaty Ratified Follows Democratic Amendments Defeated
Washington March 17 The senate opened with vote plans on ratification of the Panama canal treaty amid expected defeat of Democratic amendments. Money offered a fourth article amendment barring territorial shifts. it failed 51 to 27. Senator Daniel's amendment delaying effect also failed as party lines held. Senator Quarles invited to join President Roosevelt on his Wisconsin trip.
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Washington, D. C
Senator Quarles
Roosevelt
Wisconsin
Washington
Chicago
la Crosse
H. C. Stevens
Associated Press
Senate
Money
United States
South
Central America
Bacon
Teller
Daniel
Morgan
Bakey
Spooner
Hoar
Congress
North Fond du Lac to build public lighting plant
Fond du Lac Wisconsin reports North Fond du Lac will fund and build a public lighting plant with a 15000 dollar bond issue twenty days ahead of the spring election. Twelve thousand dollars goes to the lighting system with a power house and gasoline engine. the rest supports fire department upgrades. The town already has water, streetcars, interurban links, and growing industry.
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Fond du Lac
Wis
North
North Fond du Lac
Repubean
E. P. Worthing
Council Rooms
Agricultural Societies
Ife
Mary Beeson Carrington
Albert Miller
San Francisco
Miss Carrington
Abbie Beeson Carrington Lewye
Carrington
Sparta
Chicago
Spooner Offered Key Posts Mentioned in Revised Directory
The revised congressional directory for the current special senate session notes that Senator Spooner was offered important maps by President McKinley and was considered for the Interior Secretary post. It also mentions promises of a position on the Canada and Alaska questions joint commission and a possible attorney general role under McKinley, with some details clarified after the cabinet changes.
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Washington
D. C
Senate
Wisconsin
Spooner
McKinles
Te Ja
Interior
Bilas
Hich Joint Commission
Isme
Great Britain
Canada
Alaska
Grigga
Mee Kinley
Inge
Fnni
Mtern
Orabeny Attareg
Generel Jro
Inquest Begins as Burdick Murder Trial Proceeds
Buffalo paper reports on the coroner inquiry into Edwin L. Burdick’s murder with testimony from Marion Burdick the sixteen year old daughter and from Dr William H Marcy the family physician. The questioning focuses on insurance assignments and the Burdick household on the night of the crime.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Marion Burdick
Edwin L. Burdick
Hull
Coatsworth
William H. Marcy
Burdick
Mrs. Tull
Grandmother Hull
Marlon
Marion
Arthur R. Pennell
Marian
Pennell
Marcy
Burdicks
Mra. Hull
Mra. Burdick
Burlington Raises Pay for Broad Group of Workers
A 10 percent wage hike is authorized by Burlington system officials for station agents telegraph operators engine cleaners pumpmen water service men car repairers and others not previously increased. The boost takes effect April 1 and follows earlier raises for train crews and switchmen.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Record-Herald
Burlington
Iowa
Rododiouge
Fog Shroud Sparks Train Wreck Near Cyclone Indiana
A southbound Monon passenger train derailed in dense fog near Cyclone six miles south of Frankfort after a freight engine on the siding was misread. Ten passengers suffered minor injuries. no fatalities. Conductor Forker and Fireman McCord were among the injured. Wrecking crews from Lafayette assisted. doctors treated the wounded.
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Mrews
Frankfort
Ind
Marsh
Here
Cyclona
Atrack Sleeper
Alabama
Kirkland
Lafayette
Tom Kline
Firemar
D. McCord
Kime
McCord
Forker
Dickerson
Monon
A. W. Long
Indianapolis
P. D. Francia
Chicago
P. D. Frenelg
R. S. Sculm Ca
Cincinnati
William Antheim
Frank Bonit
William V. Hooker
Leach
Ilcago
W. Bluor
A.L. White
Porter
Tollet
Maren
Tran
Rockdale
Joliet
Connolly
Fox
Century rink hosts fifth carnival in Chicago card
Chicago shows headline with eight round bouts refereed by Ben Donnelly. Preliminary bouts include Kid Lucca vs Frank Caray and Maurice Rauch vs King Kelly. Main event pairs Tommy Cody against Kid Hermann after Young Mowatt injured. Weights debated then settled at catch weight for a return if Cody wins.
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Century
Chicago
Ben Donnelly
Kid” Lucca
Frank Caray
Maurice Rauch
King Kelly
Tommy Cody
Kid” Hermann
Herman
Ill
Kross
Funeral of Mrs Barker in Riverside parish church
Funeral services for Mrs Richard Barker were held Sunday afternoon at Trinity Episcopal Church. The home service featured brief prayers by the Rev. E Hy, Smith and the church service by Rev. F R Hart, with Rev. J W Greenwood ill. Choir singing and tribute tributes filled the ceremony. Pallbearers named were Robert Shellard, B H EB, and Koren, John Spoo, A E Sutton, J F Wagner, George Coffin. Interment followed at Riverside. Out of town attendees included Mr John Shira and Mr Rich ani Shire of Chicago and Mrs Whitney of Dale, Wk.
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Robert Sfellard
BH. EB
An Koren
John 8Poo
A. E. Sutton
J. F. Wagner
George Coffin
Riverside
John Shira
Richani Shire
Chicago
Whitney
Dale, Wk
State League Officers Form Wisconsin Consumers Group
The Wisconsin Consumers reorganize with president Mrs B C Gudden Oshkosh and officers Mrs Charles Morris Berlin recording secretary Mrs George Chamberlain Milwaukee and treasurer Mrs Frank Sensenbrenner Neenah. Vice president seat open while Milwaukee woman sought. District vice presidents include Mrs Thomas Brown Milwaukee Mrs He Hurd Chippewa Falls Mrs A W Sanborn Ashland Mrs J D Harvey Madison Mrs E P Pariah Bay and Mrs G B Albee Oshkosh. Executive Committee lists W K Galloway Eau Claire Mrs A C Neville Green Bay A P Lovejoy Janesville Mrs Ed Rissman Milwaukee Professor Ely Madison University and Mrs W J Roe Oshkosh.
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Wisconsin Consumerst Teague
Mra
B.C. Gudden
Oshkosh
Charles Morris
Berlin
George Chamberlain
Milwaukee
Frank Sensenbrenner
Neenah
Thomas Brown
Milwaukees
He. Hurd
Chippewa
Fats
A. W. Sanborn
Ahsian
Mra. J
D- Harvey
Madison
Mes
E. P. Pariah
Bay
G. B. Albee
W. K. Galloway
Eau Claire
Green Bay
A. P. Lovejoy
Janesville
Ed. Rissman
Ely
Madiain University
J. Roe
Oshkost
Shamrock III Launched at Dumbarton in heavy rain
The Shamrock III was launched at 1:15 pm with crowds cheering Lady Shaftesbury on the dias. Sir Thomas Lipton predicted the yacht could be the most formidable challenger yet while noting novel features like American wheel steering and a light weather design.
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Sasociated Preas
Glasgow
Dennis Yard
Dumbarton
Thomas Lipton
Shaftesbury
Shamrock
Shamrock NL
Fife
Lipton
Shamrock Iti
Thomas Lipston
Associated Press
Rellanes
America
Shamrock St
Fife and Watson
New York
Thomas
Oshkosh Yacht Club Seeks Funding For Clubhouse
Subscriptions reach 13000 for the Oshkosh Yacht Club fund to erect a clubhouse and plan preparations for the Inland Lake Yachting association regatta. Site talks with Oshkosh Waterworks about Merritt street property, with Maxcy’s return from Mexico awaited for terms. Executive committee to meet in Chicago to announce the regatta and a Council Bluffs rowing club seeks membership. Mrs. J W Greenwood returns from Chicago due to Rev Greenwood’s illness.
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Oshkosh Yacht Club
Inland Lake Yachting Association
Clbhouse
Oshkosh Waterworks Company
Merritt Street
Maxcy
Wag
Mexico
Gerand
Co. D. Cleveland Jr
Chicago
Oshkosh Club
Cleveland
Council Bluffs
Iowa
Health Precludes Frank Josslyn Running for Mayor
Frank H. Josslyn, longtime Oshkosh merchant and civic figure, cannot seek the mayoral nomination due to poor health after recovering from typhoid fever and an ear abscess. Born in Charleston Maine, he moved to Oshkosh as a youth, built a dry goods business, and became a noted community leader with ties to Masons Knights of Pythias Maccabees and the Oshkosh Board of Trade. He notes his name has been mentioned without authority and expresses gratitude for the consideration, stating health must come first.
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Frank H. Jonslyn
Mr. Jomlyn
Charleston
Maine
Oshkovh
Sarah Joslyn
Algoma Street
Oshkosh High School
Charles C. Josslyn
Eugene Josslyn
Eugene Joslyn
Henan Mason
Centennial Lodge
Josslyn
Ovhkogh Lodge
Knights of Pythian
The
Maccabees
Oshkosh Board of Trade
Merchants’ Excursion Committee
Oshkosh
Joslyn
Joselyn
Tcket
Nia
Claimant sought for elusive Lowell man
A Washington letter asks merchant tailor John G Bennett to help locate Wield Carr who may have lived in Oshkosh ten to twenty years ago and served in the U S Army. Manning notes a returned letter to a Gilkash address in Lowell and suggests Carr may be alive or have relatives there.
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SUN Another
John G. Bennett
Washington, D.C
Lowell
Mars
Washington
Carr
Oshkosh
United States Army
Qilkash
Jerome F. Manning
STREICH-CUTTS MARRIAGE TO BE QUIETLY SOLEMNIZED
Gustav Streich and Emma Mary Cutts plan a quiet ceremony tomorrow afternoon at 219 Washington Street, the bride's father. Rev. F I Haff will perform due to Rev. John W. Greenwood's illness. Only immediate relatives and two intimate friends will attend.
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Gustav Streich
Emma Mary Cutts
Samuel F. Cutts
Washington Street
John W. Greenwood
F. I. Haff
Trinity Episcopal Church
Bri
Mrs
Stretch
Drygoods
L. Lemberg
S. Heymann & Co
Oshkosh
Bollenmaker
Weat
Fire damages residence on Ninth Street. chimney blamed
Short notes report a fire severely damaging the home of William Boldewahn at 313 Ninth Street shortly after six on Monday with the origin thought to be a defective chimney. The house filled with smoke as flames spread through partitions. Also noted is a St Patrick’s Day program at Hibernian hall on Washington Street run by Ancient Order of Hibernians Division No. 1 featuring music recitations and addresses. Dora Seilin, nine weeks old daughter of Mr and Mrs Juline Seilin of 165 Twelfth Street, died Monday night around 10:70. Funeral set for Thursday at 1:20 PM.
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William Boldewahn
Ninth Street
Hibernian Hall
Washington Street
Order of Hibernians
Dora Seilin
Juline Seilin
Twelfth Street
River Floods Rise Across Memphis District Drenches Louisiana
The Mississippi River has risen about a foot in twenty four hours with rains swelling tributaries. Levees north of Memphis reportedly breached, threatening further rises in the next thirty six hours. Vicksburg and New Orleans show smaller movements as Louisiana tributaries flood. In Wyoming, Rock Springs reports the desert inundated with wells under water and embankments endangered.
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Associated Press
Crowne
Wis
Mississippi
Washington, D. C
Memphis
Helena
Vicksburg
New Orleans
Louisiana
Lise
Shreveport
Ohio
Cairo
Rock Springs
Wyo
East Wells
Belgo-American Drilling Company
Union Pacific
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Dr. Paine
Adolph Carlson
Miss Murray
Miss Koenig
Fred Brookman
Brookman
Mr. Burdick
Burlington Employes Tre
Swall
Indiana
Jennury
State League Officers
Challenger
J. W. Greenwood
Mr. Greenwood
Tll Health
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H. Josslyn
Streich-Cutts
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