Wilson Urges Peace Terms and Sovereign Rights for Small States
President Wilson, addressing the League to Enforce Peace, hinted at offering mediation in the European war and outlined principles for postwar order. He argued every people may choose its sovereignty, defended small states' rights, and urged arbitration, a world seas guarantee, and a world league to enforce peace.
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World League of Nations
Willam H. Taft
Jury Finds Dr Waite Guilty of Murder
New York May 30 Dr Arthur Warren Waite found guilty of the murder of his millionaire father in law John E Peck of Grand Rapids Mich The jury deliberated one hour and twenty five minutes They rejected the insanity defense Waite faces the electric chair and will be sentenced on June 1.
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New York
Arthur Warren Waite
John E. Peck
Grand Rapids
Mich
Waite
James J Hill dies after Mayo Brothers operation
James J Hill, noted railroad builder, dies at home in St Paul after failing to rally from surgery for an abscess performed by the Mayo Brothers. Family present at the bedside. Also reported: Herman Smith dies saving a companion in Grand River canoeing accident. four injured in Chicago parade incident. mob hangs Felix Gilmore in Nevada County case. meat tickets numbered in Berlin suburb to curb rioting. Allied peace effort against Turks and Bulgars. Lt William Thaw shoots down a Fokker in Paris war office report.
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James J. Hil
Mayo Brothers
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Paris
Lieut
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French Air Corps
War Office
Roosevelt Warns Universal Training at Memorial Day Rally
Kansas City June 1 Former President Theodore Roosevelt urged universal training and universal service in a Memorial Day address before Civil War veterans. He warned against professional pacifists and urged preparedness while greeting vast crowds. An open knife was thrown at his car but no arrests were planned.
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Theodore Roosevelt
Twenty-third Street
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Muchlbach
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Lee
Resta Wins Big Auto Race at Indianapolis speedway
Indianapolis June 1 two accidents marred the 300 mile race. Jack Le Cain suffered a fractured skull and internal hemorrhages after a crash in the South Turn. Dano Resta won in a Peugeot with a time of 3 36 10 82 at an average 63 26 mph. Rooney in No 27 Premier escaped injury.
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Jack le Cain
Indianapolis Speedway
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Resta
Ur Alene
Dusenberg
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Christizens
Sunbeam Oufield
Deluge
Richenbacher
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Johnson
Crawford
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Wilson Urges United States to Put America First
President Wilson at Arlington Memorial Day services on Tuesday urged all Americans to align their purposes with the spirit of America and warned that non patriotic entrants must be cast out. He said the nation will not submit to aggression from any source and is ready to cooperate or fight to defend rights aligned with mankind.
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Wilson
Arlington Cemetery
United States
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Hfe
Jai
Bill Nye
Col Mosby Dies After Long Illness at 82
Col John S Mosby famed Civil War Confederate raider died in Washington from old age. A Virginian by birth he was eighty two. Physicians cited old age as the sole cause. Three Die In Storm at Memphis Killed and hundreds injured as tornado tears through 100 mile area near Memphis. Head of Rebels Sentenced Sinn Fein leader Prof Join MacNeill convicted of complicity in Irish revolt sentenced to life imprisonment and affirmed.
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Virginia
Memphis
Tenn
Dublin
London
Join MacNeill
Sinn Fein Volunteers
Nat Goodwins Wifes III Opera Surgery At St Elizabeths
New York May 29 Margaret Moreland fifth wife of Nat Goodwin is seriously ill at St Elizabeths hospital after an operation. Miss Moreland formerly acted in Goodwins company. Dr Timothy Dwight former Yale president died in New Haven May 29 at eighty six. Born in Norwich Conn in 1828.
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Wifs
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Margaret Moreland
St. Elizabeth’s Hospital
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Mr. Goodwin
Timothy Dwight
New Haven
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Yale University
Doctor Dwight
Norwich
War loss reports in Adriatic clash near Rome
In upper Adriatic an Austrian aeroplane and a gunboat were destroyed in battle with an Italian gunboat. The Austrian crew were taken prisoner. Separately in Berlin on May 27 Herr Michaels disclosed a wheat stock check showing a harvest surplus of 102000 tons for the new year.
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Italy
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Interior
Mediation Proposal Opened in Senate on World Peace
A resolution by Senator Lewis asks the president to propose neutral mediation between European belligerents. It envisions a truce and a board of arbitration chosen by each side, with the president presiding, to fairly adjust claims in the name of world peace over mutual interests. The plan stresses neutrality over any nation’s bias. The second item reports the U.S. warning Britain and France to stop seizing neutral mails and to restore full neutral rights, saying losses will be claimed unless policy changes promptly occur. The note cites violations of international law and the need for prompt action by the Entente powers.
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Cervantes
Boston Defense Parade Draws 90 000 To 100 000 Participants
Boston residents joined a massive civilian parade on May 29 to demonstrate for national defense. Guided by military experts, the demonstration drew 90,000 to 100,000 men and women, spanning every New England department in a nonpartisan, nonsectarian event.
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Ford Peace Voyage May Take Henry Ford to Europe
Detroit report says Henry Ford may return to Europe to press for peace among warring nations. Theodore De Lavigne, a confidant, disclosed that Ford planned to depart for Stockholm around June 15 to renew his mediation efforts.
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Mich
Henry Ford
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Theodore de Lavigne
Ford
WINS POINT IN BIG SUIT
William Guggenheim wins a round in his $10,000,000 lawsuit against brothers Isaac Daniel Murry Solomon and Simon after Justice Benedict denies a motion to dismiss the case in New York court.
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William Guggenheim
Isaac
Daniel
Murry
Solomon
Simon
Benedict
Supreme Court
Refuse to Lift Ban by Methodist Conference in Saratoga
Saratoga Springs N Y May 27 by a vote of 484 to 460 the Methodist Episcopal general conference refused to lift the ban on amusements. A minority report was bitterly attacked. Pensacola Fla May 27 Lieut James Vincent Rockwell an aviator was killed when a naval aeroplane he was piloting dived into the gulf his three children saw him fail
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Methodist Episcopal General Conference
Pensacola
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James Vincent Rockwell
Gulf
Army appropriation bill gains House committee approval
Washington May 27 The army appropriation bill carrying 145000000 dollars and provisions for Hay-Chamberlin reorganization passed the House military committee. It includes a provision for a council of executive information to coordinate industries and resources in wartime. Rome Clock Ahead implements daylight saving in Rome with clocks moved forward one hour from midnight June 3.
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Not Guilty In Heir Case At Probate Court
Chicago May 27 Mia Anna Dollie Ledgerwood and her code fendants Charles Melton and Harry Edwards were found not guilty on Thursday of attempting to foist a false heir upon the probate court. The jury was out two hours and forty minutes. Geneva May 27 Russia is preparing for military operations on the east front to relieve German pressure against Verdun and Austro-Hungarian pressure against the Italians in southern Tyrol. Berlin June 1 Six men were lost when the German steamer Kolga was torpedoed in the Baltic May 17. Philadelphia June 1 The will of Dr J William White probated today leaves about 1 million dollars to bequests both public and private. Herlin May 30 New York exchange has improved. 1 dollar now 5.175 marks. Eggs Berlin London May 30 Berlin egg supply exhausted. price about 14 cents each. Tuskegee May 27 Maj Robert T Moton installed as principal of Tuskegee Institute. Paris May 27 General Gallien, former French minister of war, dies at Versailles after bladder operation and as defender of Paris.
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Anna Dollie Ledgerwood
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Wisconsin National Guard to Grow Under New Law
Under the Hay-Chamberlain bill passed by Congress, the Wisconsin National Guard increases from 2,600 to about 10,800 members with higher annual costs, pending presidential directions. Adjt. Gen. Holway notes possible additions depend on federal action. Camp Douglas will hold 3,600 men next August with $200,000 in militia funding already appropriated.
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Orlando Holway
Camp Douglas
Anti-Saloon Body Elects Wisconsin Officers
At the annual Wisconsin Anti-Saloon League meeting held in the Y.M.C.A. building, officers and committees were chosen. President Rev. W. C. Carrier of Waukesha, vice presidents Father J Hogan Oshkosh Prof. A. W. Burr Beloit Rev. H. B. Kildah Milwaukee Rev. E. A. Cutler Milwaukee, secretary treasurer Rev. Henry Colman Milwaukee, state superintendent Rev. J. S. Lean Milwaukee. Headquarters committee includes Revs. W. O. Carrier and Henry Colman among others. Legislative committee lists Revs. B. G. Updike L. Gilmore L. H. E. Keller and Hon. John F. Baker, all of Madison, plus Rev. J. Lean of Milwaukee. National trustees include Revs. W. C. Cartler J. S. Lean David Bogue alternate Rev. S. J. Erflmeyer.
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Waukesha
J . Hogan
Oshkosh
A. W. Burr
Beloit
H. B. Kildah
E. A. Cutler
Henry Colman
Lean
National Trustees
W. C. Cartler
J. S. Lean
David Bogue
J. Erflmeyer
Wisconsin State Birthday Celebrated by Sheboygan Group
Six hundred members of the Sheboygan Association of Commerce and guests from across the state joined Gov. Philipp, University of Wisconsin President Van Hise, and Milwaukee Mayor Hoan in a Dagles hall banquet marking the sixty-eighth state birthday. A Wisconsin Day proclamation was read urging observance in schools but not as a holiday. Telegrams from other governors and a message from President Wilson were read to the attendees.
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Hoan
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Farmer Dies by Lightning Near Eau Ulaie
Eau Ulaie and Edgar Moore, a local farmer twenty miles east, was struck dead by lightning while walking from the field to dinner. His body was found burned and his wife, who had just given birth three days earlier, is in serious condition from the shock. Planting Fish Fry in Birchwood. cans received for restocking local lakes with trout to follow. Julius Kann, Mrs. Max Wirth's brother, was killed at Verdun.
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Julius Kann
Road to Build Extension Madison Nine-Mile Extension Planned
An amendment filed with the secretary of state states the Chicago and North-Western railroad will construct a nine mile extension passing through Oconto and Langlade counties. Balt Kills Young Girl in Marshfield Lightning Strike Victim 8 Daughter of Fred Schlafke Dies Instantly Mother Struck Unconscious for Two Hours During Severe Hail Storm.
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Secretary of State
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Langlade
Balt
Marshfield
Fred Schlafke
Mayville to host Northwestern Band Association event
Mayville will host the Northwestern Band Association June 25 attracting about 400 musicians. The convention, annual since 1889, will bring bands and spectators to Mayville for a day of performances.
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Mayville
Crab as game noted in Kenosha county courts
Kenosha county records recognize the humble crab as game. William Boehnke was charged with catching crawfish out of season on Baim creek and paid a minimum $10 fine plus costs after denying knowledge of the law. Sheboygan trustees near agreement on seminary site at Franklin with $100,000 invested and hopes for a new dormitory funded by jubilee gifts.
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Reformed Church Theological Seminary
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College For
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Julaleo
Woman Threatens Pastor in Fond du Lac Letters
Fond du Lac police say they hold a written confession from Julia Rueckert admitting she wrote two black hand letters sent to Rev. R. S. Ingraham district superintendent of the Fond du Lac Methodist church. The first letter dated Feb 16 demanded 1500 dollars and to plant money in Lakeside Park street car station. the second asked 2000 dollars. A detective agency using a decoy solved the case.
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Julia Rueckert
Ingraham
Lakeside Park
Former Assemblyman Dies in Seymour at 46
Seymour Wisconsin commemorates the death of former Assemblyman Charles F Ploeger age 46 after a ten day illness from pneumonia He served one term in the legislature and held leadership roles as president of the Seymour State Bank the Seymour Fair association and the Farmers Insurance company He is survived by his wife and two children.
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Seymour State Bank
Seymour Fair Association
Farmers' Insurance Company
Wisconsin rural letter carriers elect Eau Claire leader
A. D. Larson of Shendon in Waupaca county was elected president of the Wisconsin rural letter car eers Association at the convention's close. Sturgeon Bay will host the next meeting after a tight contest with Wausau. New officers include Vice President PF Hybur of Marshall and Secretary B S Demarest of Waupaca with G C Ginger of Sheboygan Falls as treasurer. Henry Gallendich of Beaver Dam named organizer. Delegates to the Chicago national convention in August include Adolph Trigdon of Eau Claire and M. le Gordon of Stevens Point among others.
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Waupmea
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Green County
H. M Mead
Thorpe
Clarke
Brown County
Old Log Hotel Destroyed by Fire at Fond du Lac
The Benevue summer resort, a source of fashion in the region, burned Wednesday after an overheated chimney. Erected partly in 1847, the landmark saw much furniture saved but many heirlooms lost as flames swept the building. Plans for the season had just been set. Cancer Mortality Rising in Wisconsin in 1913 with 1,899 deaths.
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United States
Farmer Crowns Accidentally Drownings Near Greenbush
Reports describe a farmer near Greenbush drowning after cans fell into a creek and a prior ladder fall. he grew weak and faint, with deteriorating balance. Other items note pardon petitions in Madison, Elks pool donations in Chippewa Falls, a suicide motive in Ashland, a high-speed crash in Janesville, a new Crawford county bank charter, a Beloit student winning a state oratorical contest, flood survey appeals for Lake Winnebago, a fatal kerosene fire near Viroqua, a robust blueberry outlook, Watertown mayors and a Oshkosh convention.
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Emanuel Mahnite
Greenbush
Lince
Left in a Hurry Humorous Youth Victim of Employer Trick
A humorous narrator recalls boyhood schemes to earn money through odd jobs, including sawing wood, carrying coal, and dodging a deceptive employer. Tales reveal how youths learned value, risk, and quick wits while pursuing pennies and lessons about honesty.
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