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June 22, 1899
Rock Island Argus
Rock Island, Rock Island County County, Illinois
What is this article about?
In New Richmond, Wis., on June 22, a state relief commission arrives to manage cyclone aid, organizes efforts; public meeting sees Chairman Glover denounce absent Governor Scofield for neglect, overriding a thanks motion by Father Degnan.
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DENOUNCED THE GOVERNOR.
Chairman of a New Richmond Relief Committee
"Roasts" Scofield.
New Richmond, Wis., June 22.—The state relief commission, consisting of Colonel Boyle, of Milwaukee; Leslie Wilson, of Chippewa Falls; O. Ingram, of Eau Claire; O. W. Mosher, of New Richmond, and A. E. Jefferson, of Hudson, arrived yesterday and at once began preparations for assuming complete control of the relief work now being done for the cyclone sufferers. A permanent organization was effected and a meeting of business men of the city was held at the school house with the commission, and sub-committees were then appointed.
Governor Scofield did not accompany the party. The prevailing sentiment of the community was shown at the afternoon public meeting when the governor's name came before the citizens on a motion made by Father Degnan that a vote of thanks be tendered the governor for his kindness toward this little city. After a sharp discussion, in which Chairman Glover roundly denounced the governor for his remissness, it was decided to let Father Degnan "prepare any resolutions he saw fit," and send the governor on behalf of the citizens.
Chairman of a New Richmond Relief Committee
"Roasts" Scofield.
New Richmond, Wis., June 22.—The state relief commission, consisting of Colonel Boyle, of Milwaukee; Leslie Wilson, of Chippewa Falls; O. Ingram, of Eau Claire; O. W. Mosher, of New Richmond, and A. E. Jefferson, of Hudson, arrived yesterday and at once began preparations for assuming complete control of the relief work now being done for the cyclone sufferers. A permanent organization was effected and a meeting of business men of the city was held at the school house with the commission, and sub-committees were then appointed.
Governor Scofield did not accompany the party. The prevailing sentiment of the community was shown at the afternoon public meeting when the governor's name came before the citizens on a motion made by Father Degnan that a vote of thanks be tendered the governor for his kindness toward this little city. After a sharp discussion, in which Chairman Glover roundly denounced the governor for his remissness, it was decided to let Father Degnan "prepare any resolutions he saw fit," and send the governor on behalf of the citizens.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Disaster
What themes does it cover?
Catastrophe
Misfortune
What keywords are associated?
Cyclone Relief
Governor Denounced
State Commission
New Richmond
What entities or persons were involved?
Governor Scofield
Chairman Glover
Father Degnan
Colonel Boyle
Leslie Wilson
O. Ingram
O. W. Mosher
A. E. Jefferson
Where did it happen?
New Richmond, Wis.
Story Details
Key Persons
Governor Scofield
Chairman Glover
Father Degnan
Colonel Boyle
Leslie Wilson
O. Ingram
O. W. Mosher
A. E. Jefferson
Location
New Richmond, Wis.
Event Date
June 22
Story Details
State relief commission arrives in New Richmond to take control of cyclone relief efforts, organizes sub-committees; at public meeting, Chairman Glover denounces Governor Scofield for remissness, rejecting a vote of thanks proposed by Father Degnan.