Former Washburn Man Is Honored Nominee for Genoa Consul General
John E. Jones of the District of Columbia named by President Taft as consul general to Genoa Italy in nominations sent to the Senate. Jones, a Washburn native who founded The Times and served as postmaster, has led Washington DC based United Press Association, and is a Republican with strong party service. The Senate may delay action until after Wilson's inauguration but Washburn residents praise the nomination.
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John E. Jones
The
Times
Washburn
Jones
Washington, D. C
United Press Association
Republican Party
Senate
Taft
Wilson
Mr. Jones
Peavey Active in Bayfield County Assembly Work
H H Peavey represents Bayfield county in the assembly and writes to locals to gather opinions on forthcoming bills. Frank Johnson and Mikel Larsen returned from Hillen where Julius has a contract to build a step bridge for the county. Comet work nearly finished. bridge planned for spring.
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H. H. Peavey
Bayfield County
Mr. Peavey
Frank Johnson
Mikel Larsen
Hileen
Jihusui
Nominated by President Taft as Consul General at Genoa
A former diplomat was designated by President Taft to serve as Consul General in Genoa Italy. The nomination aligns with U S interests in Italian ports and maritime trade routes. The appointment follows prior service in consular circles and reflects ongoing U S diplomacy in Europe.
Federal Aid for Road Building Questions Readers
A letter from Jonathan Bourne, chair of the Joint Committee on Federal Aid in the Construction of Post roads, asks for public views on federal road aid. Readers may send opinions to be forwarded to Washington, with a month to respond. Questions cover whether to appropriate funds, which roads to start with, and how to allocate aid between construction maintenance or general improvement.
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Washington
Wisconsin Bills Target Fee Splitting and Wild Cat Stock Ads
Madison reports Assemblyman Frederick proposes a law banning fee splitting by physicians to curb unnecessary operations. Senator Bosshard seeks state control over speculative stock and bond sales with official consent after investigation. Senate approves initiative and referendum submission to voters next general election.
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Madison
Wis
Frederick
Assembly
Colorado
Otto Bosshard
LaCrosse
Wisconsin
People
Battis
Clan Clancy
Dorn
Hansen
Mary
Murphey
Roessler
Scanlon
Schilling
I. N. Stewart
Viebahn
Walsh
Debating Federal Roles in Road Aid and Building
The discussion questions how to allocate aid among states. It also asks who should supervise road building: federal government, state and local governments, or a joint arrangement.
Morning and evening services and classes schedule
Morning services at 10 30 with a sermon The Modest Guest Evening meeting at 7 30 with address Seeing Things and Seein Things Sunday school at 12 Adult class topic Malachi.
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Malachi
Wanted We Pay Ten Cents A Barrel For Wood Ashes
Notice from H. H. Peavey & Co offering payment of ten cents per barrel for wood ashes. They will supply barrels and arrange collection, with a representative to call for the ashes.
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H. H. Peavey & Co
Great Swedish Tenor Sigurd Erdtman to Sing in Washburn
Noted Swedish tenor Sigurd Erdtman brings a concert to Washburn at the Norwegian Lutheran church tonight. Rev. Christiansen encouraged the singer after hearing him in Duluth, and locals look forward to an evening of fine music as praised by the Duluth Herald.
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Sigurd Erdtman
Nor. Luth
Washburn
Christiansen
Virginia
Erdtman
Duluth Herald
Swedish tenor Sigurd Erdtman thrills Duluth audience
The assembly hall packed with patrons heard Sigurd Erdtman perform twice, his voice described as true and clear with unusual quality. His artistry and temperament mark him as a bright future talent, though many were unable to see the performers.
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Assembly Hall
Sigurd Erdtman
Duluth
Peavey Proposes Five to Seven-Member County Board
Representative Peavey introduced a bill in the assembly to replace the current county boards with a district based five to seven member body. The salary ties to county assessed value, starting at 100 dollars per year for counties under six million. Bayfield would drop from 25 members to at most seven. George G. Poxey traveled to Park Falls for a weekend trip, returning Monday.
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H. H. Peavey
George G. Poxey
Park Falls
Rehm Enters Bayfield County Judge Race
Henry C. Rehm pastor and lawyer announces candidacy for Bayfield County Judge joining H P Axelberg and William H Irish in a three way race. Rehm plans a full time campaign, resigning his current post if elected, and aims to boost development in Bayfield County along with other contenders.
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Bayfield County
Henry C. Rehm
Congregational Church
Rehm
University of Wisconsin Law School
Milwaukee Daily
Stafford
Washington
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
H. P. Axelberg
William H. Irish
A. M. Warden
Ashland Votes On Commission Government Plan
A special election in Ashland will be held on Tuesday February 18 to decide if the city should adopt the Commission form of government. Two years earlier Ashland rejected the plan, but supporters believe sentiment has shifted and the measure may pass.
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Ashland
Bay
Commission
Epworth League Valentine Social Slated at Church Parlor
The Epworth League of the Methodist church will host a Valentine social at the church parlors on Friday evening. An amusing program is planned followed by refreshments. A free will offering will be collected.
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Epworth Lague
Methodist Church
Hardware dealers meet attendee returns home
Ben Ungrodt came back Tuesday from Milwaukee where he attended the annual meeting of the State Hardware Dealers Association. He also visited Medford before returning home.
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Ben Ungrodt
Wilwaukee
State Hardware Dealers Association
Medford
Hat is In the Ring as a Candidate for County Judge
Local filings show a candidate entering the race for county judge position. The entrant promises to bring reform and fiscal oversight, pledging to run an efficient administration and improve public services.
Downs to Head Commercial Club
F. W. Downs of Washburn Electric Light and Power was elected president of the Commercial Club at a Friday meeting after D. M. Maxcy failed to qualify for the role. Downs announced standing committees including Finance, Membership, County and City Development, Mercantile Interests, Building, and Advertising with listed members.
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Commercial Club
F. W. Downs
Washburn Electric Light and Power Company
D. M. Maxcy
D. J. Estabrook
Chas. Olson
Nels Myhre
Geo. Calder
Geo. Fox
D. Maxcy
Geo. Morgan
H. H. Peavey
Dr. Spears
F. Beers
L. N. Clausen
Mercantile Interests
O. A. Lamoreaux
A. I. Lien
S. E. Swan
Notice to Pay Taxes Before March First
All outstanding personal property taxes must be paid before March first or they will be sold for taxes. This includes horses, cows, stocks, etc. Nels Lee, City Treasurer.
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Nels Lee
Lamoreaux Leaves on Duluth Business Trip
O. A. Lamoreaux departed last evening to Duluth on a business trip, signaling planned meetings and activities there.
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O. A. Lamoreaux
Duluth
Four-structure fire devastates Peterson residence and local lumber yards
A Saturday blaze destroyed the Peterson residence in Stearns Lumber yards and the M. H. Sprague Lumber wood yard. Firefighters fought all afternoon to stop spread to Stearns Stearns barn and mill piles, with Sprague woods insured losses and the Peterson furniture ruined.
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Peterson
Stearns Lumber Yards
M. H. Sprague Lumber Company
Stearns
Sprague Mill
Stearns Lumber Company
Stearns Company
Sprague Lumber Company
James
Subscribers urged to remit as few pay up and prizes offered
A local notice asks subscribers who received statements to remit promptly while announcing remaining pictures given free with full payment. The column also reports A. Gulbrandson fractured his arm after slipping on ice near his home while A. I. Lien returned home from a business trip to the Twin Cities.
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A. Gulbrandson
A. I. Lien
Twin Cities
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Genoa
W. E. Taft
Senate of
United States
E. Jones
District of Columbia
Italy
Peavey
Adler-I-Ka
Jonathan Bourne
Joint Committee On Federal Aid
Bosshard
Bill
A. E. Martin
Q. W. Frost
AI. Lien
K. C. Rehm
Valentine Social
Geo. G. Macdonald
Hardy
Ryan
Maxey
Alfred Froseth
S. Haugen
O. M. Olson
M.S. Hull
W. A. Robinson
Fire Department
Sherwin-Williams Co
Myers
Ohio
Amos M. Hansen
Washburn, Wis
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