Actress Fola La Follette to wed Alfred T. Rogers in Madison
Madison reports Sen. Robert M. La Follette and Mrs. La Follette plan to announce the engagement of their daughter Miss Fola La Follette, actress, to Alfred T. Rogers a La Follette political lieutenant and future law partner. Rogers is from Janesville and a longtime adviser to the senator.
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Railroads Hear Seven Rate Cases in Wichita
The interstate commerce commission began testimony before Commissioner Prouty in Wichita Kansas with seven railroad rate cases scheduled for hearing. The sessions opened February 4 as witnesses were called to testify on proposed rate changes.
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Steamer General Warren Remains Aground at Newport
An unsuccessful attempt was made early today to float the steamer General Warren roped ashore Sunday morning off Newport Rhode Island. Several tugs will haul the vessel afloat at high tide this afternoon.
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Wiley Successor to James Wilson in Agriculture York Era
Roosevelt is said to plan appointing Harvey W. Wiley chief of the Bureau of Chemistry to succeed Secretary James Wilson in April. Wiley, famed for the poison squad and pure food law work, is lauded for his farming and agricultural department ties and broad public esteem.
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Pacific Fleet Strengthened for Pacific Coast
Washington dispatch says Secretary Metcalf will issue an order to consolidate Pacific coast and Asiatic squadrons into a single fleet under Rear Admiral Willard Brownston. The move aims to protect the Pacific slope and dependencies in war, with plans for eight modern battleships to be stationed in the Pacific within months.
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Forty Below Zero Grips Wisconsin Town
Superior Wisconsin shivers as thermometers register 40 below zero this frigid morning. Local authorities warn of dangerous wind chill while residents brace for ongoing extreme cold and energy shortages.
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Carrie Nation barred from White House visit
Carrie Nation, escorted by two friends, was denied admission at the White House executive offices. She then harangued the crowd for about a minute before voluntarily leaving. In Wisconsin, Oshkosh reports earthquakes and tremors since last night causing apprehension with Lake Winnebago theories cited.
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