War Fraud Warrants Issued Amid Arrest Order Mystery
United States Commissioner Hitt refuses to discuss the case as warrants are prepared for J Z Philips of Phillips & Stey in a war fraud probe. Investigators seek answers on alleged contracts and shipments worth over 150000 in pine, hemlock, and other materials. The grand jury proceedings and the warrant process remain shrouded in secrecy amid broader wartime corruption inquiries.
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Grand Jury
Anit Janer Tlitt
Philips
Weendryff
Republican
Michigan
Faringila Philips & Stey
Washington Steamer Washington Skips Sunday Excursions
Thousands awaited a daylight trip to Winona and a moonlight voyage from La Crosse as the steamer Washington failed to appear. A swollen cylinder head caused repairs at Winona after an earlier Saturday trip, leaving 5 000 Riverside Park crowds disappointed and questions about future excursions.
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Winona
Washington
la Crosse
Riverside Park
Trempéaleau
Trembealeau
F. O. Wells
Trades Coun
Bandsey
Minnesota train collides with auto truck. two killed
Early Monday a Minnesota special train collided with an automobile truck near Blodgett, Louisiana, five miles north of town. One person died instantly and another died at a hospital. The truck carried eleven workers and was obscured by shrubs. the engineer sounded the whistle but could not avert the crash.
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Caicag U—Tren Pertens
the & Noedhi Western Railroad
Cis
Blodgett
Tavenixe
Here
Teiek
Henry Ford hints at presidential run if public wants it
In Detroit, Associated Press reports Henry Ford privately suggested he would run for president if the nation desires it, but he will not fund a campaign or seek nomination. William T. Jeronberg of Dearborn newspaper quotes Ford in a Tearhorn bulletin.
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Petroit
Mieh
Associated Press
Henry Ford
le Smid
Wiliam T. Jeronberg
Dearhorn
Honey Fore
Klein Case Before Hunt Is Dismissed
The charge of driving the street car while discharging passengers against A Klein was dismissed when brought for jury trial before Judge Hunt. The case was dismissed after findings that the ordinance did not conform in the state plan.
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A. ©. Klein O
Adudge Hunt
Renny Siwennes
Aca
Rooms Needed for Convention at Luther Secane Convention
Article notes a demand for lodging for a Luther Secane convention with four delegates and about 24 attendees. Citizens with rooms to rent are asked to call the Chamber of Commerce Tuesday morning, giving addresses and number of persons they can accommodate.
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Luther Secane
Chamber of Commerce
Captain Amundsen Off For The North Pole Expedition
Seattle dispatch reports Roald Amundsen plans a five year Arctic expedition aboard the Maud. Nine crew, Norwegian flag, aided by airplanes and radio, to drift above pole as ice allows. Instruments and food for seven years aboard include bonbons and pickled walnuts. gifts marked to be opened in coming Decembers.
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Seattle
Wash
Roald Amundsen
South Pole
Arctic
Maud
Amundsen
Marybe
Pole
Explorer
Labor groups under Sherman act in inquiry race for district attorney
Harry Robinson, prominent local attorney and city native, announced his bid for district attorney in the Republican primary. He is the third candidate, with Srey Gedo and Quincy Wale already named, and Clarence J. Weber expected to join soon. Robinson, a 1894-born UW Law School graduate, served two years in the army and later worked with Ort M. Schlabach before going independent.
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Arry Robinson
Clarence J. Weber
Srey Gedo
Quincy Wale
Robinson
Mr. Robinson
Ome
Harry Robinson
la Crosse
University of Wisconsin Law School
Louis F. Robinson
Cann Grant
Aft
Ort M. Schlabach
Union Liable For Property Damage Caused By Strike
Supreme Court rule finds that labor unions may be liable for acts during strikes under Sherman Act constraints. Coronado and eight coal companies sought treble damages totaling 609000 from United Mine Workers of America and District Union No. 21. The decision clarifies when unions and officers can be party to lawsuits for restraint of interstate coal shipments.
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Asin LW
Supreme Court
Te Comry West
Cyivf
Ifi
Amerin
Coronado
Peta
Arkasus
Hid
Taft
Opinon
mMmiajinder Ag
Jereth
Unon
United Mine Workers of America
He International Organization
Pad Rhae
Tnined
Mine Workers of America and District Union No. 21
Nine Cases Up in Police Court
Seven cases heard Saturday afternoon and two Monday morning in police court. Defendants include M Stenerson, Pearl Cook, St L Winchel, L R Winchel, Arthur Nickelsen, Albert Ziramer, Wal per Oliver for intoxication. Milton Markevey fined 12.40 for speeding. Anna Mrzelski arraigned for intoxication, pleaded not guilty and case adjourned until June 12.
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M. Stenerson
Pearl Cook
St. L. Winchel
L. R. Wincbel
Arthur Nickelsen
Albert Ziramer
Walper Oliver
Milton Markevey
Anna Mrzelski
Auiley
Boy Drowns In Fas River Near Buckstone Hotel
Three and a half year old Wiss Lawrence Murray, adopted son of Mr and Mrs Hart Phelps owners of the Buckstone hotel, drowned Saturday afternoon in the Fas river after playing near the bank. Mrs Murray, the child's mother, is employed in Milwaukee.
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Green Bay
Wiss Lawrence Murray
Hart Phelps
Buckstone
Fas River
Murray
Milwaukee
Green Bay Line Withdrawal Plans Hit La Crosse
The Traffic Bureau will meet at 8 PM Tuesday June 6 at the Chamber of Commerce to review the Green Bay Western railway request to withdraw from La Crosse. Joint rates with G B Western and other lines are arranged, with B&Q to handle switches, awaiting approval from local and state authorities before potential interstate action. Public attendance is invited.
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Chamber of Commerce
Green Bay & Western Railway
la Crosse
C. BR. & Q. Railway
Portuguese Navy Airmen Complete Overseas Flight
Portuguese naval aviators Captains Saradura and Coutinho arrived after noon, having flown their hydro aircraft from Fernando Noronha to Lisbon, completing their trans Atlantic flight dream.
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Pernameto
EBI
Saradura and
Coutinho
Fernando Noronha
Drem
Lisbon
U S Withdraws Recognition Of Russian Envoy
The United States plans to withdraw recognition of Boris Bakhmeteff as Russian ambassador, effective after June 1906. Secretary Hughes informs the ambassador of the decision amid Senate debate over embassy funds and liquidations tied to the Kerensky era.
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Ashington
Boris Bakhmeteff
United States
Acre
Kerensky
Bakametefti
Hughes
Washington
Borah
Senate Committee
Bakhmeteff
Westion Q
United Statate
Senate
Anghes
Metleon
Treasury Department
Mellon
Berensky
Treasury
Melsen
Serer Tebet
Enounoe
Genoa Man Passes Worthless Checks for $144.35
Louis Brindle of Genoa passed worthless checks in the city on May 15 totaling 144.35 on the signature of Lester Umberger, Central station reports. No arrest warrant has been issued, and Brindle’s whereabouts are unknown. police seek recovery of funds.
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Louis Brindle
Genoa
Passei
Lester Umberger
Central Station
Brindle
Shriners Raid Baggage Car Before Coast Trip
Federal prohibition agents raided a baggage car loaded with liquor valued at about $10,000 intended for 1,000 Shriners en route to a California convention. Containers were broken with hand axes and the car was cleared of all liquor offerings. No arrests were reported as agents could not identify owners or had insufficient time. The raid occurred late Saturday night in Milwaukee.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Chicago & Northwestern
California
Prohibition
Battle rages along Ulster border amid Irish talks
British troops push Sinn Fein from major border positions in Ulster and much of the boundary is a fighting front. Pettigoe is reported recaptured as southern forces evacuate a southwest area, with both sides reporting varying casualty figures and Britain moving to occupy the Petigae salient.
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Ondon
Associated Press
Sinn Fein
Ulster
Northern
Southern Ireland
Pettigoe
Fert mnagh-Trenegal
Bedevk
Iea Miles
Om Lewis Snn
Border
Sing
Ireland
Lloyd George
Wales
London
New York
Fenit
County Kerry
Tralee Bay
Tralee
Fenit Pier
Petigne
Belfast
Associated Vpress
Free State
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Trinity
de Tarmett of Justice
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North Pole
Norway
Oald Amundsen
Oscar Wisting
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Qnee
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Weber
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