Milwaukee Businessman Kills Wife then self in Chicago Affair
George Willoughby, a prominent Milwaukee businessman, shot his wife after a quarrel at a social. He chloroformed her victim, then killed her with a shot behind the left ear. He later shot himself in the breast, dragging to the basement to fake a burglary before confessing to police. He had supported another woman for four years and met her on a train to New York.
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New York
Willoughby
Chicago
Bishop Fowler Dies in New York After Illness
New York Bishop Charles Henry Fowler of the Methodist Episcopal Church North dies at 71 after an operation for diabetes. A leader in missions he helped found Maclay College in Southern California after serving as a fraternal delegate to many foreign conferences. Death occurred at 6 50 this morning.
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New York
Charles Henry Fowler
M. E. Church of the North
Bishp Fowler
Pacific Coast
Maclay College
Southern California
Troubled Haiti shown in revolutionary era imagery
The article describes town scenes from the recent Haitian revolution. It notes Nord Alexis, the elderly president, and General Firmin as revolutionary leaders. Also depicted are dilapidated market conditions and Miragoane as one of Haiti's squalid towns.
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Nord Alexis
General Firmin
Miragoane
Haiti
Roosevelt Says He Is a Conservative in His Own Way
Paris dispatch notes Andre Tardeau cites President Roosevelt in the Temps saying he is a conservative in his fashion. Roosevelt defends himself against plutocracy and Wall Street critics, asserting he speaks the language of truth to the American people and will defend himself by appealing to justice.
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Paris
Andre Tardieu
Roosevelt
The
Temps
Tocsin
Bryan
Japan Invites U S Fleet to Visit Japanese Port
The Mikado extends a personal invitation for the American fleet to visit a Japanese port during its world tour. Minister Takahira delivered the official notice to the State Department as a cabinet meeting considers acceptance. The cabinet has decided to accept the invitation.
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Washington
Mikado
Japan
State Department
Takahira
Amer
Paris Divorce Case Tops Scandal Revelations
In Paris on March 20 a sensational divorce suit accuses Lord Rossland and his wife of being co respondents with other men. McKee’s charges allege rebellion of decorum with feminine pen names and questionable attire and writings.
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Paris
McKee
Lord Rossland
Birthday Surprise For Soreph Matiak
Soreph Matiak celebrated his birthday with a Wednesday evening party at 627 South Fourth Street. The home was festively decorated with ferns and carnations as friends gathered for the occasion.
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Soreph Matiak
South Fourth Street
Steel executives meet in New York on iron and steel prices
Representatives of major steel makers gathered at the United States Steel offices in New York to discuss trade constraints and price levels for iron and steel products.
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New York
le United States Steel Corporation
Bishop Fowler Hero of Lady Elgin Rescue
Mrs. Fowler and son Carl witness Bishop Fowler as he saved a man from the wreckage during the Lady Elgin disaster. The act, performed in youth, is cited in a push for a Congressional gold medal alongside a classmate, Joseph C. Hartzell, bishop of Africa. The effort reflects the 1874 law, with Rep. Foss urging recognition.
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Fowler
United States
Joseph C. Hartzell
Africa
Northwestern University
Foss
Secretary of the Treasury
Congress
Lady Elgin
David D. Thompson
Northwestern Christian Advocate
Chicago
Cortelyou
Mr. Thompson
History of the Republic of Haiti Its Rise and Revolutions
Port au Prince reports note foreign ships protecting interests after the execution of eleven men tied to Nord Alexis plot. The piece traces Haiti from its 1804 founding under Dessalines to later leaders, split rulers, empires, and civil wars through 1902, outlining key figures like Christophe, Petain, Boyer, Soulouque, Hippolite, Legitime, and Sam.
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Port AU Prince
Indefatigable
Bremen
Eagle
Nord Alexis
Haiti
Tortuga
Gonave
Vache
Dessalines
Christophe
Petain
Boyer
Republic of
Santo Domingo
Soulouque
Gerrad
Hippolite
Legitime
Simon Sam
Trolley Wire Breaks Sparks Panic in La Crosse Street
A La Crosse Street Railway wire between Third and Fourth streets on Vine street snapped this morning opposite the Northwestern hotel, causing a traffic delay. The damaged wire sent cars along the loop via Third Street to Main and Fourth, while wrecking crews repaired the line. Several pedestrians and teamsters were shocked or narrowly escaped serious harm as live ends hissed, but no one was seriously hurt. Traffic resumed shortly after repairs.
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la Crosse Street Railway Company
Third
Fourth Streets
Vine Street
Northwestern Hotel
Third Street
Main Street
Main
Fourth Street
Mitchell Weeps in Last Goodbye at Miners Convention
In Indianapolis on March 20 the miners convention adjourned after adopting the scale committee report in full. Mitchell urged the incoming administration to seek perfect accord, then shook hands with delegates as they passed the stage. Tears filled his eyes as he received farewell expressions.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Macerh
Mitchell
Lemp Divorce Suit Filed in St Louis Court
Mrs Lillian Handlan Lemp files for divorce from William J Lemp Jr president of Lemp Brewing Co She seeks custody of their seven year old son William J Lemp III and a gross alimony sum to be set by the court.
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ST. Louis, Mo
Lillian Handlan Lemp
William J. Lemp, Jr
The
Lemp Brewing Company
William J. Lemp Hii
Poisoned steel threat targets Chicago mayor in letter
Chicago March 20 Mayor Busse and other city officials receive a death threat in a letter promising a noiseless gun loaded with poisoned fine steel points to "get" him. Police report the ominous warning as a dangerous intimidation attempt linked to municipal affairs.
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Busse
Chicago
Bryan Attacks G O P Big Guns in Chicago Speech
In Chicago before 10,000, William J. Bryan berated Theodore Roosevelt for favoring national incorporation and cited Taft as serving corporate interests. He questioned Hughes as a reformer and mocked Republican editors, plus argued heiress marriages drain wealth abroad.
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Chicago
William J. Bryan
Roosevelt
Taft
Hughes
La Follette Proposes Permanent Tariff Commission
The La Follette bill to create a permanent tariff commission was introduced in Washington on March 20 and laid on the table pending a forthcoming Senate presentation. The measure, backed by business groups and supported by the President, calls for nine members from diverse sectors to investigate production costs and tariff values, with access to all related books and hidden evidence.
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Washington
Fock-Gorbatovsky duel banned in Russia amid provocation
The Russian war ministry forbids the Fock-Gorbatovsky duel amid bullying charges tied to the Fock-Smirnoff confrontation. Smirnoff shows signs of recovery. Reports claim Admiral Nebogatoff has challenged Gen Stoessel to a deadly duel in Peter and Paul fortress yards.
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London
Russian War Ministry
Fock-Gorbatovsky
Fock-Smirnoff
Fock
Gorbatovsky
Smirnoff
St. Petersburg
Gorbatovski
Gen. Fock
Nebogatoff
Peter and Paul
Gen. Stoessel
Marry Again? Gould Denies Engagement plans
Anna Gould arrived in New York aboard the Adriatic with her three sons and staff. She denied engagement rumors with Prince Helie de Sagan and said she has had enough of married life.
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New York
Mme
Anna Gould
Count de Castellane
Jay
George
Bonaface
Father Bagnac
Helie de Sagan
U.S. Steel Reports Strong 1907 Results
New York March 20 The annual report of the United States Steel Company shows gross receipts about 757 million dollars for 1907 with 564 million in operating expenses. Surplus stands at 15.18 million, total surplus 69.74 million, compared with 57.96 million last year.
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New York
United States Steel Company
Funeral for Martin Spellman Planned in St Marys Church
Word has been received of the death of Martin Spellman, formerly of this city, at Albert Lea Minnesota. The body arrives this evening and the funeral will be held tomorrow at 9 oclock from St Marys Church with Father White presiding. Interment will be in the Catholic cemetery.
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Martin Spellman
Albert Lea
Minn
St. Mary’s Church
Father White
Weather forecast for multiple states with cold to mild highs
Forecasts today for Wisconsin Minnesota Iowa and Minnesota with fair skies tonight and Saturday. Temperatures rising slowly with extremes as low as zero in Houghton and as high as 32 in warmest areas. Winds light around four miles per hour and no precipitation expected.
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Houghton
Atlanta
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Iowa
Merchants urged to respond before list of supporters is published
The Manufactures and Jobbers union committee announced an early publication of the full list of local merchants who will support the sale of home goods. Circulars were sent to all business houses, and many responses have not yet been returned. The committee offers a chance to respond before the names become public.
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Manufacturers & Jobbers’ Union
Embezzlement Charge Shocks Port Huron Fraternity
An investigation into the United Home Protectors' Fraternity of Port Huron ordered by the state banking commissioner found Supreme Secretary W. L. Wilson is short more than 75 000 dollars. He was arrested on embezzlement charges.
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Port Huron
Mich
United Home Protectors’ Fraternity
W. L. Wilson
Charles Wenzel III Ill at Home Ahead of Boston Convention
Charles Wenzel III of the Retail Grocers Association and a delegate slated to accompany Harry Taggart to the Boston convention is ill at his home.
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Charles Wenzel
Retail Grocers’ Association
Harry Taggart
Boston
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