Secret of Rate Law Divulged in Wisconsin Assembly
Madison reports reveal an inside tale of a 2 cent railroad bill passing after a group of halfbreed and Davidson Connor interests leveraged a lobby. Senator Morris and Owens discussed a 2 cent interstate fare inspired by Western Passenger association shifts, with others debating votes and Assembly sentiment.
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Madison, Wis
Connor
Davidson-Connor
Thomas Morris
Senate
Western Passenger Association
Wisconsin
Morris
Owens
Maiden Rock
Brown
Barnes
Martin
Assembly
Defense rests in Haywood case in Idaho court
The defense rested its case as the trial resumed in Boise. Prosecutors plan to call John C. Rice as their first witness, while Dan Gainey testified in rebuttal. Clarence Darrow and Borah clashed over questions on Haywood and Steunenberg, with Borah pressing Haywood on remarks about the capitalistic class.
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Boise
Idaho
John C. Rice
Caldwell
Orchard
Dan Gainey
Walla Walla
Wash
Dominic Flynn
Bunker Hill
R. E. Grimshaw
Deadwood
S. D
John M. O'Neill
Miners
O'Neill
Elliott
Clarence Darrow
Haywood
Mr. Borah
Borah
Senator Borah
Steunenberg
Entertains Brothers Adolph and Sig Lienlokken
Mrs Theodore Thompson entertains her brothers Adolph and Sig Lienlokken of St Paul in her home.
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Irs
Theodore Thompson
Adolph and
Sig Lienlokken
St. Paul
Morris Defends Rail Fare Plan and Commission Duty
Senator Tom Morris explains why he supported the 2 cent fare plan and refrains from discussing the matter further. He notes the railroad commission’s duty to report facts while emphasizing the legislature’s role in public policy. Morris recalls his meeting with Commissioner Barnes and defends the commission as honest and painstaking in examining railroad issues.
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Tribune
Tom” Morris
Madison Dispatch
Railroad Commission
Morris
Legislative Committee
Barnes
War Talk in Japan and Spy Arrests Rattle Fort Rosecrans
Japanese editor Kojima Matsukats of Kobe Shinbun argues against war with the United States and frames San Francisco damage as redress. At Fort Rosecrans a second Japanese suspect was arrested with a blueprint, a servant found with engineering texts, amid spying rumors. A Korean prince at The Hague denounces Japanese oppression and calls for peace.
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New York
Japan
United States
Kojima Matsukats
Kobe Shinbun
Admiral Yamamoto
San Francisco
San Diego
Cal
Fort Rosecrans
Getchell
the Hague
Tsyong Oui Yiyi
Korea
Stocks and Bonds Bill Becomes Law
A new law governing stocks and bonds is enacted. A booster button sale is noted at 50 cents. The text mentions a experience during the present Japanese period and an invalidation of a $250,000 tax.
VETOES REFERENDUM BILL Controversy on Freedom
The article discusses how wartime press freedom may shrink in future U S wars with major powers and notes naval officers studying Japan's wartime lessons. It recalls past tensions with Germany, the Manila row, and a controversial interview with Admiral Sekomoto shaping U S Japan relations.
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Washington, D. C
United States
Japan
Russia
Far East
Germany
Mainila
Brazil
Manila
America
Sekomoto
Governor Vetoes Bills and Booster Day Plans Updated
Governor Davidson signs stocks and bonds bill with amendments while vetoing a pension for Chief Justice Cassaday and the referendum bill. The 2-cent fare bill hangs in the balance amid pressure to support or kill it. Booster buttons priced at 50 cents will be sold to promote booster day, with August 4 delivery and design chosen. Speakers for the event remain to be announced after Minnesota's Governor Johnson declines.
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Madison
Wis
Davidson
Cassaday
Assemblyman
Elver
Connor
Munson
Booster Campaign
Board of Trade
la Grosse
Oven
National Engraving Company
W. E. Barber
Johnson
Minnesota
Wisconsin Legislature Nearing Final Adjournment
Madison July 13 Special. The governor signed the eight hour telegraphers bill and a 125000 binding twine plant at Waupon. A 20000 mining school bill at Platteville was approved. The assembly praised officers and voted to suspend business after 1 pm. Ekern sent 52 telegrams to push passage of bonds and block a Milwaukee deal. The rate commission refused to cut Milwaukee streetcar fares. The bill orders improved service.
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Madison
Waupon
Platteville
Ekern
Milwaukee
Rate Commission
Council Relents Grants Licenses In Saloon Case
The common council granted a license to Fred Miller of 500 Avon Street after Alderman Downs presented his application and a petition by 500 residents. Miller had previously had a license revoked for selling liquor to minors. The council also scheduled the annual picnic for August 1 and postponed decisions on an exhibit building at the fair grounds and the launch wharf.
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Common Council
Alderman Downs
Fred Miller
Avon Street
Miller
Fair Grounds
Launch Wharf
Field's Niece Granted Absolute Divorce Today
Chicago July 13 Mrs Preston Gibson niece of the late Marshall Field was granted an absolute divorce. She retains her 9 month old child. She accused her husband of cruelty but the charge was dropped as likely to create the least sensation.
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Chicago
Ill
Preston Gibson
Marshall Field
Woman Faints and Falls Down Stairs in Hallway
Mrs. AT Blanchard, living with daughter Mrs. C A Hunt at 332 North Sixth, narrowly escaped serious injury last night after fainting in the hall while preparing for bed. She fell down a short stairway, suffering a sprained neck and facial scratches but was later down stairs and with pain.
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AT. Blanchard
C. A. Hunt
North Sixth
President and Japs Talk Peace at Sagamore Hill Lunch
President Roosevelt Admiral Baron Yamamoto and Ambassador Aoki met for an informal luncheon at Sagamore Hill Oyster Bay to discuss the strained relations with Japan. They later held a private talk and agreed the cloud over their friendship was only a passing shadow.
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Oyster Bay
N. Y
President Roosevelt
Baron Yamamoto
Aoki
United States
Japan
Sagamore Hill
Chicago St Paul rate war escalates across rail lines
The Wisconsin Central announced a $7 rate from St. Paul to Chicago seeking a $1.75 differential. The through rate would be $8.75 based on reduced fares. Competing lines plan to meet the $7 rate, signaling a broad, extended fare battle around the circle if the differential persists.
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Chicago-St. Paul
ST. Paul, Minn
St. Paul Chicago
Wisconsin Central
St. Paul
Chicago
Move bones of Father Marquette in Milwaukee vault
Milwaukee news reports that the remains of Father Marquette, discoverer of the Mississippi River, were moved from Divid Marquette College to a vault in Marquette University today. The transit marks a ceremonial relocation of the early explorer's remains.
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Father Marquette
Milwaukee
Wis
Divid Marquette College
Marquette University
Garibaldi Statue Unveiled in Paris Festival Day
A statue of Garibaldi, Italy's gift to Paris, was unveiled in solemn civil and military ceremonies amid July 13 celebrations.
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Paris
Garibaldi
Italy
Erring Wife and Suitor Arrested in Hasty Escape
In Janesville Wisconsin on July 13 Mrs. Fredus Johnson wife of a wealthy Evansville man fled with her young farm hand suitor Fred King after leaving a note for her husband. They rode by buggy then interurban to Beloit where police nabbed them at a hotel registering as Mr and Mrs A G Jones.
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Janesville
Wis
Fredus Johnson
Evansville
Fred King
Beloit
King
A. G .Jones
Morgan Denies Friendship Claim in London Court
Pierpont Morgan testified he never knew or saw Mrs Josephine Leslie who is accused of feigning friendship to obtain money. Annie Blount an Irish actress alleges the defendant extracted 42500 dollars from her by Morgan pretexts.
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London
Commissioner Neill Seeks Settlement in Telegraph War
In Oakland Neill met with union and company leaders to avert a clash between telegraphers and firms. A wave of strike activity looms as Patterson strike-breakers reach New Jersey, with Western Union preparing for potential action. New York officials say about ninety percent of local telegraphers may strike if Neill does not broker a settlement.
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Oakland
Cal
Neill
California
Chicago
Russell
Patterson
N. J
Western Union
Postal
New York
Charles McInenery
Emperor of Korea Allegedly Abdicates in Seoul Telegraph
Seoul correspondent reports to Jiji Shimpo that the emperor of Korea has abdicated. The Tokyo based paper cites high accuracy in its dispatches and notes the event as believed from Seoul.
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Rio
Seoul
Corea
Jiji Shimpo
Korea
Riparian clash halts bank filling near Listman mill
A dispute over riparian rights stops filling along the riverbank between the Listman mill and a bridge. Mrs. Sarah Larson objects to embankment work that would affect her property at 320 South Front Street, while boat owner Spears seeks an injunction to block further filling.
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Listman’s Mill
Listman Mill
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railroad Company
Sarah H. Larsson
South Front Street
Larson
Joseph W. Spears
Spears
E. C. Higbee
Listman
C. L. V. Craft
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Chicago
Weather and river forecast for the upper Midwest region
Wisconsin fair in the east with showers in the west tonight and Sunday cooler. Minnesota showers tonight and Sunday with cooler conditions in the west. Iowa fair in the east, showers and cooler in the west, Sunday showers and cooler. River levels show a continued fall in the next 36 hours with several gages reflecting small changes.
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Wisconsin
Minnesota
Iowa
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