Papers in 40000 Suit Against City
Papers in a 40000 suit against the city of Washburn were filed with City Clerk L N Clausen by attorneys McCloud and Pierelle of Ashland who represent the estate of Fred Carlson. The suit claims Carlson died from injuries after falling from a railing into a ravine at Bayfield street and 5th avenue, alleging the railing was defective and unsafe and that the city is liable. The accident occurred June 22, 1912, around midnight. Carlson died July 28 following hospital treatment.
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Washburn
L. N. Clausen
McCloud & Pierelle
Ashland
Fred Carlson
Carlson
Bayfield Street
5Th Avenue
City Treasurer Reports Strong Tax Collections
Treasurer Nels Lee says the city has collected over 35000 in taxes this year, with 1057.48 from income tax. The city receives seventy percent of income tax, the county twenty percent, and the state the remainder. Attorney John Walsh, District Deputy of the Knights of Columbus, traveled to Superior Wednesday to install new officers of the Superior Lodge.
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Nels Lee
Lee
John Walsh
The
Knights of Columbus
Superior
Superior Lodge
Residents push bill to form Bay View town in Washburn area
A north and east Washburn territory petition asks Assemblyman H. H. Peavey to introduce a legislature bill creating the town of Bay View from Washburn city and towns of Washburn and Bayfield. The move mirrors a former Sioux River proposal with a new name. Also, repairs begin after Cass Lake fire damaged Northern Pine Crating finishing room. plant to resume in about two weeks.
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Washburn
H. H. Peavey
Bay View
Bayfield
Sioux River
O. A. Lamoreaux
Cass Lake
Northern Pine Crating Company
Legislature Gets Down To Work In 1913 Session
Madison Wisconsin February 5 1913 reports the looming start of the session with hearings and many bills due by week end including income tax amendments a circuit court revision workers compensation Oregon plan election of senators constitutional changes abolishing several boards and a water power bill expected this week with strong backing from Senator Husting and Assemblyman Rosa Johnson and Holmes among others
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Madison
Assembly
State Tax Commission
Eileen
Waushara County
Senate Committee On Judiciary
Assemblyman Holmes
Dane County
Oregon
Senator Husting
Dodge County
United States
Assemblyman Rosa
Rock County
University Regents
Normal Regents
State Board of Education
Assemblyman Johnson
Polk County
Fish and Game Department
Park Board
Forestry Board
State Conservation Commission
Husting
Big Rush on Coal Dock at North Western Fuel
The North Western Fuel Company reports a heavy coal rush at its docks with 50 cars loaded daily. Superintendent John W. Gibson added workers and a switching crew in Omaha to manage the extra traffic, aiming to clear the docks by spring and keep only freshly mined stock moving every other year.
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Northwestern Fuel Company
John W. Gibson
Omaha
J. D. Manning
Charles Wolff
Gibson
Fuel Company
Coal Company
Council Votes to End Bayfield Bank Lease at City Hall
The Washburn council met at the Commercial Club with President E. Bryan presiding. Alderman R A Hering moved to forfeit the Bayfield County Bank lease due to neglecting janitor service and building oversight, to regain possession for the city. The panel also authorized janitorial setup and approved preliminary repairs to the City Hall basement. The street committee was ordered to inspect the city dock and report next meeting.
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Common Council
Commercial Club
E. Bryan
R. A. Hering
Bayfield County Bank
City Hall
Bank of Washburn
Martinson
Ambly
Ashland Water Taste Dispute Triggers State Health Probe
Residents complain of a persistent sour taste in Ashland drinking water and odor indicating possible contamination. The Health Commissioner blames the Ashland blast furnace and chemical plant while others cite purifying chemicals. An alderman suggests refuse dumped by dynamite firms at Barksdale as a cause. The city will request a State Board of Health investigation with experts sent to Ashland.
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Ashland
Ashland Council
Bay
Barksdale
State Board of Health
Axelberg Enters County Judge Race in Bayfield County
H P Axelberg of this city announces candidacy for the county judge seat to be decided April 1. He has served as deputy county treasurer and city clerk, with twenty years in Bayfield County. Incumbent William H Irish also seeks re election. salary set at 1500 dollars with the judge paying his own deputy.
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Axelberg
Bayfield County
Howard Benton
L. N. Clausen
A. H. Wilkinson
William Knight
William H. Irish
Irish
Peavey Endorses County Commission Plan in Legislature
Assemblyman H. H. Peavey of this city urges adopting Minnesota style county government with five to seven commissioners. He argues this would replace the current county board, cut expenses, improve efficiency, and assign clear responsibility for county affairs. The letter seeks district sentiment on introducing the bill in the Wisconsin Legislature.
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H. H. Peavey
Peavey
Minnesota
Ted Acie
Boiler scare at city hall ends with quick action
Last Saturday morning a boiler risk prompted evacuation after a valve was shut off and water failed to appear in the gauge. Joe Arseneau acted fast, cooling the boiler before refilling it, while gas from burning coals drove residents from the building. the incident preceded a minor disruption at the Hasket Club.
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City Hall
Joe Arseneau
Arseneau
Hasket Club
Omaha station thrives as coal and freight rise
Business at the Omaha station remains brisk with Northwestern Fuel coal shipments, logs, and other freight at the docks. The switching crew have been working evenings to manage the increased activity, signaling a sustained rush in the near term.
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Omaha
Northwestern Fuel Company
Miss Gusta Mattson Dies at Mendota Hospital
Miss Gusta Mattson adjudged insane died at Mendota hospital last Wednesday after being admitted two weeks earlier. She had been brought to Mendota from Mason. Joe Vallincour of Bayfield visited the city with friends over Sunday.
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Gusta Mattson
Mendota
Miss Mattson
Mason
Joe Vallincour
Bayfield
Von Gelich Bassett Co Delights UW Concert at Congregational
A large audience attended the Von Gelich Bassett Co entertainment at the University of Wisconsin Congregational church Monday evening. The violin by Mr. Von Gelich and readings by Mr. Bassett drew strong praise from the audience. Sheriff Max Happle made a business trip to Ashland Monday.
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von Gelich-Bassett Co
University of Wisconsin
Congregational Church
von Gelich
Bassett
Max Happle
Ashland
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Ash
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Adler-I-Ka
Q. W. Frost
Ss and
Bove
A-I. Lien
Northwestern
Council
Hering
H. P. Axelberg
Out County
Government OF CO
Assemblyman Peavey Inter
Ested
Wisconsin
Assembly Chamber
Washburn Times
Washburn, Wis
H. H. Peavey & Co
Geo. G. Macdonald
Wis
Waukesha
Amos M. Hansen
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