Interstate Commerce finds rate bias harming Cincinnati steel plants
The Interstate Commerce Commission ruled that Indiana Steel Co and others face discrimination due to Chicago and Cincinnati territory rules. Plants at Joliet De Kalb Lockport Waukegan Janesville and Milwaukee in the Chicago area are favored over Mun n and Kokomo in Cincinnati territory, signaling prejudice against Cincinnati territory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Indiana Steel Co
Rock Island
Chicago
Cincinnati
Joliet
de Kalb
Lockport
Waukegan
Janesville
Milwaukee
Munn
Kokomo
Shame of Woman Burns Her Soul in Minneapolis
Mrs. J. Erickson a gray haired woman over fifty, died in Omaha hotel room after consuming morphine Sunday. She reportedly said she could not live for the shame of what she had done. Police report no further motive or details given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Minn
La Crosse Team Seeks Victory in League 10 Open Season
La Crosse team travels to Wisconsin for league 10 open season opener against Up River City aiming for a win. The contest marks the start of the season with confidence high among players and coaches.
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Nona
Up River City
Tracy Absence Clouds Opening of La Crosse Winona Game
Elliott vows victory as Romaine to pitch with Fogel behind the bat for La Crosse in a key opener against Winona. Tracy’s arrival is delayed and may keep him from the roster. manager Safford releases Brenegan and Allen and acquires Wilhelm from Madison. Umpires assigned to games. Rooney to serve on jury. league president to speak at Winona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Safford
Winona
Romaine
Fogel
la Crosse
Geyer
Malloy
Crow
Klein
Ed Kline
Kraher
Allen
Brenegan
Wilhelm
Madison
Tracy
Harry Tracy
Elliott
Fresno
Lederner
Eau Claire
Rooney
Ellett
League
Superior
Wausau
Duluth
Bangor Supervisor Chairman of Board Appoints Committees
The Bangor board names standing committees for the year with chairman Davis. Finance includes Turnbull Timp Berger Meinking. Claims includes Rick Ruud Lawrence Moore. Ways and Means includes Hulberg Aiken Korn Davis. Judiciary and Illegal Assessments includes Strattman Hentgen Kerrigan. Assessments includes Kindley Lewis Lehnen Rossler Kaylor Wolfe Collins. Buildings and Grounds includes Baker Bradley Ritter. Roads and Bridges includes Hatz Moore Lapitz Wall Gullickson Jacobs Paulson. Poor and Insane includes Dwyer Guenther Aiken. Printing includes Holbeck Casberg Mullenberg. The chairman serves on Ways and Means and special appropriations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis
J. B. Turnbull
John Timp
G. H. Berger
Richard Meinking
W. H. Collins
W.F. Baker
W. A. Bradley
George Ritter
John Hatz
A. N. Moore
Wenzel Lapitz
E. C. Wall
Peter Gullickson
Hans Jacobs
Fred Paulson
Wm Dwyer
E. W. Guenther
T. B. Aiken
Arthur Holbeck
J. M. Casberg
Henry Mullenberg
Boyle Tells Tale Of A Conspiracy
James Boyle recounts a fourteen year old Whitla kidnapping case involving plan, letters from New York and Cleveland, accomplices including Harry Forker, and a Warren Ohio detour. He claims forks for cash, letters, and a staged abduction to gain immunity. He describes travel from Cleveland to Warren to Niles and Ashtabula, surrendering letters to Whitla, and his conviction.
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Whitla
Youngstown
Dan Reeble, Jr
Boyle
Harry Forker
Reeble
Forker
Dan Shay
New York State
Cleveland
J. J. Bailey
Willie” Whitla
Mr. Whitla
Warren, O
Warren
Niles
Erie
Sharon
Pittsburg
Ashtabula
Willie Whitla
Youngstown Ietters
James Boyle
Parliament Debates Strike Amid Labor Troubles
Paris May 11 Parliament debates labor troubles as postmen may order another strike. News from Bastia says a general railroad strike in Corsica will be declared immediately.
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Paris
Corsica
Bastia
Neuralgia and the pink pill remedy from Dr Williams
A promotion cites neuralgia causes and relief through Dr Williams Pink Pills. Mrs. Burke of Onalaska Wisconsin attests long severe neck and shoulder pain ending after tonic treatment, aided by a recovery story and an offer to receive a free booklet and product details from Schenectady New York makers.
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Otto O. Burke
Onalaska
Wis
Dr. Williams
Boyle Story a Lie
Policeman Mike Donnelly of Youngstown disputes James H. Boyle’s claim about a Sharon man planning the Billy Whitla kidnapping. Donnelly testifies he reached Dan Reeble Jr.’s body after a fall from a window and says no blackmailing incident occurred as Boyle described.
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Whitle
Boyle
Warren
Ohio
Donnelly
Reeble
Foley's Honey and Tar Cough Remedy Guarantee
Advertisement asserts druggists will refund if Foley's Honey and Tar fails to cure coughs or colds. Claims stop coughs, heal lungs, prevent pneumonia and consumption. States no opiates and genuine product in a yellow package.
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Foley
O. T. Erart
Supreme Court Ignores Questions in Heiden Embezzlement Case
Madison Wis May 11 Fred Heiden Jr former inspector of the Milwaukee county house of correction was virtually adjudged guilty of embezzlement by the supreme court The court answered questions certified by the trial court so that should judgment be directed Heiden can appeal and have the supreme court go into the merits Cooper and Gorton vs Judge Brazee Milwaukee municipal court held that the municipal court must hear appeals from the district court
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wis
Fred Heiden, Jr
Milwaukee County House of Correction
Supreme Court
Heiden
Cooper
Daughter’s Suitor Uses Black Hand Threats
In Tussa Oklahoma May 11 an extortion plot of 2500 dollars targeting Mrs A J Friend a wealthy widow prompted the arrest of Edward Miller a prominent society man who was said to have written the threatening letter and urged compliance.
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Tussa
Okla
A. J. Friend
Edw. Miller
May
Frontier lodge to hold memorial for W D Thomas
Members of Frontier lodge No 45 meet at Masonic temple Wednesday at 1 30 to attend the funeral of W D Thomas. WM Torrance W M.
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Frontier Lodge
No. 45
Masonic Temple
W. D. Thomas
Torrance
W. M
Prince Alter Ego: The Archduke and Milli's Struggle
The account recalls Archduke Orth recounting his friendship with Archduke Rudolph, the tragedy of Rudolph’s death, and Orth’s decision to reveal his rank to Milli. He fled Austria with Milli and her mother after the emperor urged him to leave, seeking happiness away from princely duties.
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Hapsburgs
Orth
Archduke Rudolph
Rudolph
Austria
Milli
Vienna
Johann Orth Orth
Mills
London
Ben
Indian shoots pale sweetheart reported near Ho tulke
Oklahoma City May 11 searchers found Mrs. Mollie Colclaure of Ho tulke dead in a field two miles from her home. Officers seek a young Indian man said to have been in love with the victim and believed to have shot her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Okla
Mollie Colclaure
Hotulke
Seek Night Riders with Bloodhounds in Texas
A sheriff's posse with bloodhounds searches near Earl, Texas for a band of night riders who burned the house and barn of Thos. Applewhite, a wealthy ranchman twelve miles west of San Antonio. The incident occurred May 11.
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San Antonio
Texas
Thos. Applewhite
Earl
Here
Duke of Abruzzi survivor claim debunked
London May 11 investigators refuted Rome reports that the Duke of Abruzzi on a Himalayan expedition attempted suicide in a despondent fit. The inquiry confirmed the prior tale was a revival of a false report circulating ten days earlier.
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Abruzzi
London
Rome
Duke of
Wrights Return but Not for Fetes
The Wright brothers declined time in New York but stayed to honor luncheon by the Aero club. They denied secret tests and discussed tests openly. Catherine Wright enjoyed the reception while Morgan was not involved in financing the venture.
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Wright Brothers
New York
The
Aero Club
Europe
Wrights
Holland Forbes
Aero Club of America
Wm. J. Hammer
Aeronautic Society
Robert L. Morrell
Automobile Club of America
L. L. Dozier
Aero Club of St. Louis
Mound City
White House
Wright
Catherine Wright
Wilbur Wright
Wilbur
Morgan
J. P. Morgan
Baby Girl Born to Batchelders in City
A baby girl was born to Mr and Mrs William N Batchelder at 315 South Fifth Street in the city. The birth adds to the Batchelder family, with details of the infant not disclosed.
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William N. Batchelder
South Fifth Street
Robbed of life savings seeks help to recover money
Mrs. Mary Northeng of Minneapolis says a clairvoyant stole her hoarded savings over twenty years and last Saturday took 1050 with a promise to return 2009. She asked police to aid in recovery.
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Life's Savings
Minneapolis
Minn
Mary Northeng
Murder Victim Found in Arlington Cemetery
Laura Register, 25, was found dead in the Jewish cemetery at Arlington New Jersey where she lived. Authorities believe she was murdered after an assault. a bloodstained handkerchief left at the scene may provide a crucial clue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
R. J
Laura Register
Arlington
Prominent Iowa Hardware Merchant Found Dead in Store
J. F. Doty, a notable hardware merchant, was found dead in his West Liberty store with a bullet wound through the throat. Police found no robbery motive and have yet to determine if the death was self-inflicted.
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West Liberty
Iowa
J. F. Doty
Quip on Ambition and Risk in Everyday Life
A wry set of lines contrasts explosions, alarms, and investments to suggest caution about rising too fast. It notes that ground level ventures hide deep costs while temptations to own a car tempt people to avoid action.
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Newark
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Kodak
Enthus
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T. Erhart
Tracey
Big
Bangor
Faehon
ST. LaCrosse
Western Penitentiary
Jimmy Boyle
Fred Heiden
Prince
W. T. Irvine Jeweler
Nature
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U.S.S
S.S.S
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Fort Myer
Hostetter
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