Oldest US Senator William Whyte Dies in Baltimore
United States Senator William Pinckney Whyte died at his Baltimore home at 7 last night aged nearly 84. He had been ill only a few days after contracting a cold and erysipelas, with heart failure causing death. Whyte, famed for a long public career, had repeatedly sought to retire but returned to service. The death marks the fifth senate member to die within a year.
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Trust Issue to Share Country Trust Issue to Share Country
Washington report on the Sherman act revision outlines a clash over whether large corporations should be regulated or broken up. The piece notes congressional caution and mentions Republicans and Democrats debating how to classify restraints of trade and whether regulation replaces competition under modern conditions.
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England Warns Portugal To Act On Assassination Case
In Lisbon on March 18 authorities report that England warned Portugal its credit and influence could be withdrawn if its agent grants general political amnesty without a full investigation of the royal family assassination circumstances. Britain says ignoring the warning would align Portugal with Serbia, while Milan press mocks America’s hesitation to punish the culprits.
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Caledonia Farmer Loses Arm in Log Hauling Accident
Nicolet Crevits, an elderly farmer living near Caledonia Minnesota, lost an arm when a log slipped from a wagon during loading. He underwent an operation this morning and his survival is uncertain at age 68.
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Legislature Hears Ban On Phone Eavesdropping
The meeting of the Senate committee today considered telephone regulation with an amendment proposing a fine of five to ten dollars for eavesdropping. The measure aims to curb covert listening on telephones.
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Three Shot And Panic At Chicago Elevated Station
In Chicago at the Sixty third Street station of the South Side Elevated Road a railroad guard Edward Heffernan was killed and Donald Starr ... ejected from a train fired on passengers. Starr later turned the revolver on himself, expected to die. J B Morlin and another man were injured. Women fainted as passengers fled the train.
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David Clarke Dies in Philadelphia Brother of Joseph Clarke
David A Clarke dies in Philadelphia after a lingering illness at his home. Funeral will be held from the Philadelphia residence tomorrow afternoon. He is survived by his brother Jacob Clarke, who died in this city about a year ago.
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Winona OKs five year extension for Diamond Jo docks lease
The Winona city council approved a five year extension to the Diamond Jo docks lease. This decision extends the lease term and secures continued operations at the riverfront facility under city oversight.
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Grover Cleveland Celebrates 71st Birthday At Princeton
Princeton reports Grover Cleveland marking his seventy first birthday quietly amid illness rumors. The former president, living ex-chief, is praised for integrity and American leadership during two terms. Princeton students plan a procession to his residence with a expected brief speech this afternoon.
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Taft Papers Filed at Madison for Delegates and Eight Districts
Nomination papers for Taft delegates at large and for eight congressional districts were filed with the Wisconsin secretary of state. Officials said five more districts will have candidates, and the petitions contain far more than the required signatures.
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Funeral of Rev. J Alwin Smith Tomorrow
The body of the late Rev. J Alwin Smith will arrive tomorrow morning over the Milwaukee road from Cedar Rapids and will be taken direct to the First Presbyterian church where it will lay in state until 2 o'clock in the afternoon. Rev W D Thomas will conduct the services and interment will be at Oak Grove cemetery. Mrs Smith and her son and daughter will accompany the body to the city.
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Dr O Brien to Be Heard Monday
Dr D F OBrien arraigned in county court on charge of performing an illegal operation. Hearing set for 2 o'clock Monday afternoon. Released on own recognizance. Case tied to manslaughter arrest by Viroqua authorities. alleged operation in that case proved fatal.
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Knights of the Macabees Host Night of Smoker and Dance
The Knights of the Macabees plan a smoker and dance this evening in their hall. Members and guests are invited to attend with socializing and entertainment in a community event setting.
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La Follette Speech Delayed by Aldrich Bill Surrender
Washington March 18 due to Senator Whyte’s death the conclusion of Senator La Follette’s speech on the Aldrich bill was postponed until tomorrow. Aldrich and conferees withdrew the rail bond section amid La Follette attack, with Aldrich noting opposition from New York banks including National City and Vanderlip.
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Stand patters control Iowa Republican convention
Des Moines dispatch says stand patters lead the Iowa Republican state convention with George Perkins as permanent chairman. Delegates are instructed in parts with taft and Allison platform favored. Cummins accuses taft supporters of insincerity and thimble rigging to send a taft only delegation to Chicago. The tariff plank division centers on whether to reiterate Ohio revision calls.
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Miners Fight Over Scale Report At Indiana Convention
Miners clash as Indiana scale committee delays report on district contracts and wage demands. Two reports expected, one favoring district settlements, the other postponement after April 1. Motion to discharge the committee triggers minutes of debate and adjournment.
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Ladysmith Bank Heads Indicted at Madison Today
Federal grand jury returns indictments against Ladysmith Wis bank officials over its two years past failure. Names withheld until arrest. U S Marshal begins warrants. Wheeler absolved of blame for not prosecuting. Gilbert rules railroads violate two cent fare law charging 10 cents extra on train fares.
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Labor World Convention Could Launch Independent Party
About 250 delegates from international unions and unaffiliated railway groups met in Washington at Federation headquarters The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Firemen Conductors Trainmen and Switchmen attended though not in the Federation The secret session opened at 10 a m with James O'Donnell of the AFL presiding The boycott ruling by the Supreme Court dominated the talks as delegates debated party options
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Russian duel proves fatal near St Petersburg
Lieut. Gen. Smirnoff was fatally wounded in a morning duel with Lieut. Gen. Fock at the chevalier guard riding school. They exchanged pistol shots at close range after a memorandum by Smirnoff questioning Fock's courage prompted the challenge.
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Death for Orchard Court Asks Life
Boise Idaho March 18 Judge Fremont Wood sentenced Harry Orchard to death and recommended commutation to life imprisonment because Orchard told the truth in the Haywood and Pettibone trials. The prisoner appeared unmoved.
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Fleet gunners post high scores in target practice
Fleet gunners at Magdalena Bay set impressive averages at the range but have not yet broken records. Work completion time remains undecided as ships shuttle to coaling and supply duties when not firing.
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Merchants and Manufacturers Plan Minnesota Tour
Milwaukee March 18. Southern Minnesota was chosen as the objective for the association annual visitation trip as announced by the committee on robbers meeting in the association rooms.
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Eddy urges more pork and less hell in temperance talk
Ex congressman Eddy of Minnesota addressed a large Civic League gathering in Hudson Wisconsin on the temperance question. He argued farmers could feed corn to hogs and raise more pork, claiming this would impact markets and temperance concerns.
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Rawlinson in Milwaukee at National Guard officers school
County clerk's office closed today and likely for the week as Clerk Rawlinson attends Milwaukee for the annual school for officers of the national guard with Company M. W. N. G. on duty.
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Weather forecast and conditions across the region
The forecast shows cold and warm extremes with wind and light precipitation. States from Wisconsin to Iowa face snow tonight and colder Thursday while Minnesota and Iowa expect fair skies later. A low pressure system centered in Oklahoma drives rain or snow across the northern half of the country with temperatures generally easing today.
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