Wilson Urges Peace and Mediation for World War End
President Wilson, addressing the League to Enforce Peace, hints at offering mediation in the European war. He champions sovereignty for small states, freedom of the seas, and arbitration over force, urging a world league to prevent future wars and enforce treaties. Taft introduces him to a crowd of notable figures.
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Washington
Wilson
League
United States
Europe
Belgium
Poland
Nationa
Universal Association of the Nations of
World League of Nations
William H. Taft
Waite Guilty in Grand Rapids Murder Case
New York May 30 Dr Arthur Warren Waite was found guilty on Saturday of murdering his millionaire father in law John E B Peck of Grand Rapids Mich The jury was out a little over an hour and a quarter rejecting an insanity defense Waite faces the electric chair and is to be sentenced June 1
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New York
Arthur Warren Waite
John EB. Peck
Grand Rapids
Mich
Waite
James J Hill Dies at St Paul Home After Operation
Noted railroad builder James J Hill dies at his St Paul home Monday morning after an operation for abscess. Mayo Brothers performed the procedure. infection had spread, family present at bedside. Also notes rescuer Tan Smith dies in Grand Rapids, a parade accident in Chicago injures four, Arkansas mob hanged Felix Gilmore, German meat ticket plan, Rome war optimism, Thaw shoots down Fokker in Paris air war.
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St. Paul
St. Paul, Minn
James J. Hum
Mayo Brothers
Thaw
Fokker
Paris
Lieut
William Thaw
French Air Corps
War Office
Roosevelt Urges Universal Training at Memorial Day Rally
Col Theodore Roosevelt, greeted by large crowds in Kansas City, urged universal military training and universal service in a Memorial Day address to Civil War veterans. A knife was thrown at his car but struck the bumper and no arrests were expected. He warned against pacifists and called for preparedness while praising Grant and Lee era valor.
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Kansas City
Col
Theodore Roosevelt
Twenty-third Street
Roosevelt
Muehlbach Hotel
Arma
Union Station Plaza
North
Confederacy
Grant
Lee
Resta Wins Big Auto Race At Indianapolis
Indianapolis June 1 Two crashes marred the 300 mile speedway race. Winner Dario Resta drove a Peugeot to 336 10.82 for an 83.26 mph average. Jack Le Cain sustained a fractured skull and severe injuries. Rooney in No 27 Premier was thrown over the rail but unhurt.
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Jack le Cain
Indianapolis Speedway
Dario Resta
Peugeot
le Cain
Rooney
Mechanicfon
He Resta
D'Alene
Dusenberg
Mulford
Christiaens
Sunbeam Oldfield Delage
Eichenbacher
Anderson
Halbe
Ostering
Johnson
Crawford Alley
Wilson says put U S first at Arlington ceremony
President Wilson closed Memorial Day services at Arlington cemetery urging all Americans to align their aims with American spirit. He warned against immigrants who fail to make America first and vowed to resist aggression from within or without. He said the nation is ready to cooperate and to fight for its rights if they align with mankind.
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Washington
Wilson
Arlington Cemetery
United States
America
Notable Confederate Raider Col Mosby Dies at 82
Washington reports Col John S Mosby the famed Civil War raider died after a long illness at age eighty two native of Virginia physicians said death due solely to old age Memphis tornado kills three injures fifty three and causes extensive property damage Dublin reports Sinn Fein volunteer leader John MacNeill sentenced to life imprisonment Nat Goodwins wife Margaret Moreland ill after operation at St Elizabeths hospital Yale ex president Dr Timothy Dwight dies at eighty six in New Haven born in Norwich Connecticut
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John S. Mosby
Washington
Virginia
Dublin
London
John MacNeill
Sinn Fein Volunteers
Nat Goodwin
New York
Margaret Moreland
St. Elizabeth's Hospital
Miss Moreland
Mr. Goodwin
Timothy Dwight
New Haven
Conn
Yale University
Doctor Dwight
Norwich
Austrian War Losses in Adriatic Battle Report
In the upper Adriatic Sea near Rome on May 27 an Austrian aeroplane and an Austrian gunboat were destroyed in a clash with an Italian gunboat. The Austrian crew were captured. In Berlin on May 27 Herr Michaels announced Germany will start the new harvest year with a wheat surplus of 102 009 tons.
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Rome
Italy
Adriatic
Germany
Berlin
Herr Michaels
Interior
Mediation proposal urged to halt European war
Senate debut of a resolution calling on President Wilson to urge belligerents to declare a truce and form a neutral arbitration board. Each side would present claims to the board presided by the president, aiming for an equitable peace in the world interest. Also notes U S protests over British and French seizures of neutral mails and impending claims for losses. The last line mentions Cervantes’ death affecting local banditry.
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Washington
Europe
United States
Senate
Lewis Ofllinois
Ita
Wilson
Callera
Great Britain
France
State Department
Cervantes
Boston Defense Parade Draws 100000 In Civic Demonstration
Boston witnessed a massive civilian parade on May 29 with between 90,000 and 100,000 participants. Recruited by impulse for adequate national defense the procession was nonpartisan and nonsectarian. It showcased broad New England participation across all sectors.
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Boston
New England
Department of Endeavor
Henry Ford May Seek European Peace Mission
Detroit report notes Henry Ford may renew efforts for war peace with the warring nations. The plan was disclosed by Theodora Da Lavigne, who is close to Ford, indicating a departure to Stockholm around June 15 to pursue peace talks.
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Detroit
Mich
Henry Ford
Earope
Theodora da Lavigne
Ford
Stockholm
Court Refuses to Dismiss Guggenheim Brothers Suit
New York May 29 William Guggenheim wins first legal round to recover 10 million from brothers Isaac Daniel Murry Solomon and Simeon as Justice Benedict denies motion to dismiss the case. Also reporting: Mexican bandits buried at Panteon Namquipa Dona Ana County border shooting by rancher Cassad Greek cabinet resigns over wartime conditions Athens May 29.
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New York
William Guggenheim
Isaac
Daniel
Murry
Solomon
Simeon
Benedict
Supreme Court
el Paso
Tex
Dona Ava County
New Mexico
C. D. Cassad
Athans
Greece
Refusal to Lift Ban at Methodist General Conference
In Saratoga Springs on May 27 the Methodist Episcopal general conference voted 434 to 360 to keep the ban on amusements. A minority report was sharply criticized. In Pensacola Wisconsin on May 27 Lieut James Vincent Rockwell died when a naval aeroplane he piloted dived into the gulf. his three children witnessed the crash.
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Saratoga Springs
Methodist Episcopal General Conference
Flyer
Pensacola
Wis
James Vincent Rockwell
Gulf
Army Appropriation Bill Approved By House Committee
Washington May 27 The army appropriation bill carrying 145 million dollars and including provisions for the Hay-Chamberlin reorganizat ion plan was approved by the house military committee. It provides for a council of executive information to coordinate industries and resources in wartime. Rome May 29 Rome adopts daylight saving. decree orders clocks advanced one hour at midnight June 3.
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Washington
Army
Hay-Chamberlin
House Military Committee
Rome
Not Guilty On Heir Feud Case In Chicago Court
Mrs. Anna Collie edgerwood Matters and her code fendants Charles Mellon and Harry Edwards were found not guilty of trying to foist a false heir upon the probate court. The jury was out two hours and forty minutes. Geneva reports note Russia moving to ease pressure on Verdun and Tyrol fronts. A German steamer Kolga was sunk with six men lost. Dr J William White's will leaves about 1 million dollars. Berlin exchange improves, egg supply tight in Berlin and London.
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Anna Collie
Edgerwood
Charles
Mellon
Harry
Edwards
Geneva
Russia
East Front
Verdun
Tyrol
Tuskegee Head Installed At Tuskegee Institute
Maj. Robert T. Moton was installed as principal of Tuskegee Institute in Alabama founded by Booker T. Washington for uplift of the colored race. General Gallieni dies in Paris after bladder operation. he helped defend Paris and played a key role at the Marne.
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Ala
Robert T. Moton
Tuskegee Institute
Booker T. Washington
Gallieni
Paris
Versailles
Marne
Wisconsin National Guard Strength Set to 10,800 Men
Wisconsin National Guard expected to rise from 3,600 to about 10,800 under the new Hay-Chamberlain reorganiztion act passed by Congress. Adjt. Gen. Orlando Holway says final numbers and units depend on federal directions, with total annual cost rising beyond 500000. Camp Douglas will host 3,600 men next August, funded by a 200900 militia appropriation.
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Congress
Wisconsin National Guard
Adjt
Orlando Holway
Camp Douglas
Anti-Saloon Body Elects Wisconsin Trustees
At the annual Wisconsin Anti-Saloon League meeting held in the Y M C A building, officers chosen include President Rev W O Carlier of Waukesha, and vice presidents Father J C Hogan Oshkosh, Prof A W Burr Beloit, Rev H B Kildah Milwaukee, Rev E A Cutler Milwaukee. Henry Colman named secretary and treasurer, with J S Lean as state superintendent. Headquarters and legislative committees listed with multiple Milwaukee and Madison clergy and leaders. National trustees selected among Revs W C Carrier J S Lean and others, with Rev J Erfimeyer as alternate.
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The
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W.O Carlier
Waukesha
J. C. Hogan
Oshkosh
A. W. Burr
Beloit
H. B. Kildah
E . A. Cutler
Henry Colman
J S. Lean
Reva
W. O. Carrier
C. W. Schlueter
F. Swenson
C. Huppert
F. A. Hayward
H. 3. Davies
EH. G. Updike
L. Gilmore
L. H. Keller
John I. Baker
Madison
Lean
National Trustees
W. C. Carrier
J. S. Lean
David Bogue
J. Erifmeyer
Wisconsin State Birthday Banquet Observed in Sheboygan
Sheboygan hosts six hundred and guests from across the state including Gov. Philipp, UW President Van Hise, and Milwaukee Mayor Hoan to celebrate Wisconsin's sixty eighth birthday and Wisconsin Day. Philipp reads a proclamation urging observance in schools but not a holiday. Telegrams from other state governors and a message from President Wilson are read.
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Sheboygan
Sheboygan Association of Commerce
Gov. Philipp
van Hise
University of Wisconsin
Hoan
Milwaukee
Wilson
Lightning Kills Farmer Near Here
Hall Claire-Edgar Moore, a farmer twenty miles east, was killed by lightning while returning home from the field. His clothing burned away, and his wife, who had just given birth three days earlier, lies in serious condition from the shock.
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Farmer
Hall Claire
Edgar Moore
Here
Road to Build Extension through Oconto Langlade Counties
An amendment filed with the secretary of state states the Chicago and North-Western railroad will construct a nine mile extension through Oconto and Langlade counties.
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Madison
Chicago and North-Western Railroad
Oconto
Langlade Countes
Lightning kills girl as hail storm hits Marshfield
An eight year old daughter of Fred Schiafke was instantly killed by lightning during a hail storm in Marshfield. Her mother was struck and unconscious for two hours.
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Marshfield
Fred Schiafke
Crawfish Offseason Charge Leads to First Kenosha Fine
Kenosha reports the first defendant in a crawfish season violation, William Boehnoke, admitting to catching crawfish on Bam Creek. Deputy Game Warden Emil Fox arrested him. a minimum $10 fine and costs were paid. Boehnoke quipped that crawdads in the county aren’t worth the fine or costs. Nearby Sheboygan notes a church seminary trustees' meeting about locating the Frankimnus County school and the use of donor funds for buildings.
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Kenosha
Kenosha County
William Boehnoke
Emil Fox
Boehnke
Bam Creek
Woman Threatens Pastor in Fond du Lac Letters
Police say a written confession by Mrs Julia Rupeelrer details two Black Hand letters sent to Rev Rt Ingraham district superintendent of Fond du Lac Methodist church. The first demanded 1500 dollars in small bills to be planted at Lakeside Park street car station. the second asked 2000 dollars. A detective agency used a decoy to unravel the case.
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Pond du Lac
Pond du Lag
Julia Rupeelrer
Ingraham
Fond du Lac
Methodist Church
Lakeside Park
Former Assemblyman Ploeger Dies at 46 in Seymour
Seymour obit reports Charles F. Ploeger former assemblyman died after a ten day illness of pneumonia. He was 46, survived by wife and two children. He led in Seymour as bank president, fair association head, and Farmers Insurance head, after serving first term. He was a notable local figure.
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Charles F. Ploeger
Fair Association
Seymour
Ploeger
Wisconsin
Seymour State Bank
Seymour Fair Association
Farmers' Insurance Company
Prizes Awarded at Wisconsin Menorah Society Contest
Madison Max Rosmen a sophomore in science at the university won the $100 annual prize from the Wisconsin Menorah society. Roy J. Henry senior won first prize $40 in the Steensland contest, with Marshall W. Sergeant taking second prize $20. Wausau August Zastrow is held for trial on an assault charge related to a fight as their mother lay dying. Mrs Zastrow died the same night. Heinz pickle company to resume salting station operations in Washburn with expanding contracts and planting planned. Beloit Fairbanks Morse Athletic association incorporated to promote athletics and gym construction. Bayfield county board to inspect 278 miles of highways on June 6 with 32 members by auto. Sparta wins re-equalization of 1915 taxes by State Tax commission. German-American alliance groups plan a Fourth of July celebration with two addresses. Madison State Treasurer Henry Johnson seeks re-election. Manawa high school board injunction prompts vote on $25,000 loan for high school building. Oshkosh F B McGovern will speak at Omro High commencement on June 6.
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Max Rosmen
University
Wisconsin Menorah Society
Roy J. Henry
Marshall W. Sergeant
Wausau
August Zastrow
Cocurt Court
Roman Zastrow
Wisconsin rural letter carriers elect Tan Clane A D Larson
Tan Clane A D Larson of Sheridan in Waupaca county was chosen president of the Wisconsin rural letter carriers association at the closing session of its annual convention. Sturgeon Bay won the next meeting site after a spirited contest with Wausau.
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Tan Clane
A. D. Larson
Sheridan
Waupaca
Wisconsin Rural Teller Car Ners’ Association
Sturgeon Bay
Wausau
Wybur
Marshall
Demarest
Waulpaca
G. C. Granger
Sheboygan Falls
Henry Gallend
Old Log Hotel Destroyed by Fire at Ons Resort
Fond de Lac The Denevue summer resort a fashionable Ons area landmark was destroyed by fire on Wednesday. The wooden structure dating to 1847 left little standing after an overheated chimney started the blaze. Furniture mostly saved but valuable fabrics and rugs were lost, and plans for opening the season were underway. Cancer Mortality Increasing in 1918 Wisconsin death rate rose to 785 per 100 000 with national registration area up 78 percent. Wisconsin reported 1 879 cancer deaths that year as totals rose annually.
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Denevue
Ons
Plate
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Wisconsin
United States
Farmer Dies After Cow Incident Near Greenbush
Near Greenbush farmer Emanuel Muhnke fell from a ladder and drowned in eighteen inches of water after driving cows into a creek. He had been acting queerly since the fall and grew faint, losing balance and strength. In Madison, Dietz pardon application filed for John Dietz of Cameron Dam. Gov. Philipp to hear in about three weeks.
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Sheboygan
Emanuel Muhnke
Greenbush
Elks Help Fund Irvine Park Pool Project
Chippewa Falls area residents have donated over 2600 toward a new Irvine Park swimming pool to be built this winter and converted to a rink later. About 8000 will be spent on the project, supported by local fundraising and donations.
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Elks
Chippewa Falls
Elke
Irvine Park
LEFT IN A HURRY A tale of a boy and odd jobs from a local paper
A collection of anecdotes and sketches recounts how youth earn money through small tasks and chores, from sawing wood and coal carrying to clever scams by employers. It notes lessons on labor, money, and consequences with humorous, cautionary tales.
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Tie
Tme
Bill Nye
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