Wisconsin Floods Sweep State Causing Widespread Damage
Scripps reports Wisconsin floods cause up to 1 million dollars in losses with towns like Fond du Lac Milton and Sheboygan isolated. Bridges washed away dams out and trains halted as corps of residents evacuate by boat. Corn crop at risk across the state with worst flood since 1883.
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Milton
G. S
Babcock
Chippewa Falls
Paul Labonty
Poynette
Portage
Barron
Curtis
Sheboygan
Newton
Beloit
Sheboygan Falls
Milwaukee
Waldo
Bingham
Forged Hoban and Ryan Check Passed at Log Cabin Saloon
A forged $9.50 check drawn on Batavian National Bank bearing Hoban and Ryan, dealers in Livestock La Crosse Wis, and signed Ryan, was passed at the Log Cabin saloon. The forger, about twenty, light, medium build, wore a brown hat and spoke softly. Police investigate possible gang activity with similar incidents in Minnesota.
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Batavian National Bank
Hoban
Ryan
la Crosse
Wis
al Hardy
Log Cabin
Peter Newburg
Mr. Ross
Mr. Ross the Proprietor of the Log Cabin, and Asked Him If It Was Good. Mr. Ross
Tobin
State Bank
Ross
Batavian National
Batavian Bank
Mankato
Miinesota
Unconfirmed Rumor: Czar Assassination Report Circulates
Berlin reports a private telegram claimed the czar was assassinated, but Mendelsohn bankers deny any such notice and others offer no confirmation. Additional items note Washington’s lenient envoy ultimatum, Russian cruiser breeches, Balashov's group moving to Russia, Kondratchenko’s embalmed body bound for Odessa, and internments of Russian vessels in Shanghai.
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Berlin
Mendelsohns
Chefco
Balaschoff
Port Arthur
Russia
Kondratchenko
Odessa
Wisconsin Assembly Passes Dams and Water Powers Tax Bill
Madison dispatch reports the assembly approved a measure granting state control over dams and water rights and taxing such rights. Speaker Lenroot spoke in favor while senate debates on the Henry Johnson 2-cent passenger fare bill continued. Senators Frear Hudnall Rogers Johnson and Sanborn warned the bill would likely fail in court without adequate statistics and with the railroad rate commission empowered to handle rates. Dinner recess followed, signaling limited senate support.
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Madison
Wis
Assembly
Lenroot
Senate
Henry Johnson
Frear
Hudnall
Rogers
Johnoon
Sanborn
Railroad Rate Commission
Foresters Hold First Major Convention in La Crosse
The Independent Order of Foresters convenes in La Crosse tomorrow at Woodman Hall with delegates from across the state. The session begins at 10 o clock, featuring W B Tscharner and supreme court officers, a business session, and an evening grand ball after the installation of 175 members.
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Independent Order of Foresters
la Crosse
Woodman Hall
Supreme Court
W. B. Tscharner
Hyde Removed From Mellon Bank Board After Frick Refusal
Pittsburg June 6 James Hazen Hyde was today dropped from the directorate of the Mellon National Bank and Union Trust Co after H C Frick declared he would not again sit on the board with Hyde.
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Scripps-McRae
Pittsburg
James Hazen Hyde
Mellon National Bank and Union Trust Company
H. C. Frick
Hyde
Delcasse Resigns as Foreign Minister in France
Paris announces the resignation of M. Delcasse the minister of foreign affairs. Premier Rouvier will assume charge temporarily. A free band concert by Dana's Third regiment band is set in front of the Bijou theatre tonight followed by a vaudeville show offering a chance to win a fine piece of quartersawed oak furniture.
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Paris
M. Delcasse
Rouvier
Dana
Third Regiment
Bijou
la Crosse
Feake Near Fatal Swindle Ends in Store Fire
J Grasby of Houston Minnesota nearly died after buying a so called non explosive chemical from a traveling man. Grasby demonstrated it with gasoline causing a flash fire and burns. The swindler was hunted by the sheriff and arrested in Rochester but claims Grasby did not follow directions.
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J. Grasby
Houston
Minn
Grasby
Mr. Grasby
Houston County
Rochester
Wisconsin Light & Power moves to Steerneman block
The Wisconsin Light and Power Co. will occupy the Steerneman block at 318 Main Street as permanent quarters, leaving Hebbard's drug store area, redecorating the lower floor for a full electric light and power office. The front will host a sales department with electric appliances on display, while the general offices and management will be toward the rear.
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Wisconsin Light & Power Co
Steerneman
Main Street
Hebbard
Sturneman
Splendor marks wedding of royalty in Berlin
Crown Prince Frederick William and Duchess Cecelia of Mecklenburg Schwerin wed at the palace chapel in Berlin. The ceremony was led by Dr. Dryander in Lutheran rite with 400 attendees including ambassadors. The bride wore a Moscow silver brocade train, old Brussels lace veil, tiara, and Luisen order ribbon. rings were exchanged and the bride pledged obedience. the ceremony lasted about twenty minutes.
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Scripps-Mcr
Berlin
Frederick William
Cecelia
Mecklenburg Schwerin
Palace
Dryander
Towne
United States
Moscow
Michael
Brussels
Boiler blast at Cleveland plant kills three workers
A boiler cap blew off at the American Steel Wire plant in Cleveland this morning, killing three men and seriously injuring three others. The deceased are James Donahue, William C. McBride, and an unidentified Polish worker.
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Cleveland
American Steel Wire
Teamsters Seek End to Strike With Peace Talks
The executive board met at the Briggs house to form a plan to end the strike. A peace committee will meet merchants on State street to pursue individual agreements. Truck drivers will vote tonight on arbitration, which could expand the strike by up to 6 000 workers, while employers demand full power to bargain.
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Chicago
The
Teamsters
Briggs House
Teamsters’ Joint Council
State Street
Mayer
Government Patrol Boat Cactus Runs Aground
In Freeport Long Island a government patrol boat named the Cactus ran ashore in fog. Bound for New York with twenty five survey service members aboard, wrecking vessels were sent to assist and there is no apparent danger.
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Freeport
L. I
New York
Holding of Meetings Space Planned on Second Floor
A portion of the second floor will be used for the holding of meetings of an engineering and educational nature.
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the Company
Olson Wins Contract for 12 Inch Well at Westby
Barney Olson of this city secured the contract for sinking a 12 inch well 300 feet deep at Westby Wisconsin.
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Barney Olson
Westby
Wis
Cassett Resigns from Equitable Board in Philadelphia
Philadelphia June 6 President Cassett of the Pennsylvania railroad confirmed he resigned from the Equitable directorate. The move follows reports of a dispute within the organization and reshapes leadership at the trust.
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Scripps-McRae Disputch
Philadelphia
Cassett
the Pennsylvania Today
Equitable Directorate
Wedded This Morning at St. Josephs Cathedral
The wedding of Miss Josephine Burkhardt and Mr. Martin Roth was solemnized at St. Josephs Cathedral at nine o clock. The couple went to the bride’s parents home at Eleventh and Main for a wedding dinner and will hold a reception this evening before departing on a midnight train.
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Josephine Burkhardt
Martin Roth
St. Joseph’s Cathedral
Extradition Ordered for Gaynor and Green
Commissioner Lafontaine ruled for extradition of Gaynor and Green. He ordered the men jailed to await arrival of United States officers in Montreal.
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Scripps-McRae
Montreal
Lafontaine
Gaynor
Green
United States
Von Bulow Made Prince by Emperor William
Chancellor Von Bulow receives a princely title from Emperor William in Berlin. The formal elevation marks a notable honor in the German leadership.
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Berlin
von Bulow
William
Six Drowned in Submarine Experiment Near Palermo
Six men were drowned today during tests of a new submarine vessel off Palermo Sicily. The accident occurred as the craft underwent underwater trials in clear conditions. Authorities launched an investigation into the incident and the vessel’s design and safety measures.
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Scripps-McRae
Palermo
Sicily
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