Gompers Visits Chicago Labor Conflict for Settlement
President Samuel Gompers visits Chicago during a major strike to aid peace talks. He plans to meet employers for possible arbitration and asserts he will not supplant local leaders while seeking settlements. A peace committee and Teamsters council assist in efforts amid a fatal shooting tied to strike tensions.
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Senate Wields The Axe In Wisconsin Legislation
Madison May 17 The senate judiciary committee killed the anti trust bill and the new anti pass bill and concurred in the civil service bill. It rejected the anti secret lobby bill and passed a referendum on the capitol site. Debates covered Stout s 30 foot saloon bill and the mortgage tax issue. Senator Munson maneuvered to block Torrens land tile reform, while Roehr and Whitehead sparked committee shifts. The senate killed eight bills including Roehr on electric power pricing and Strehlow on municipal ice plants, advanced Norcross civil war history, and laid over university funding and Rogers railroad measures.
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Final La Crosse Green Bay baseball game set at La Crosse street park
The last game of the La Crosse and Green Bay series is played this afternoon at La Crosse street park with Charles, Green Bay’s Indian pitcher, on the mound and the La Crosse battery Dodge brothers. Despite cold weather a large crowd shows enthusiasm as Green Bay aims to impress before tonight’s return home. The match started at 3:30 after a schedule shift from 4. Two new La Crosse players, Bachman and Snyder, are trying out today. Tomorrow’s plan includes a home game against Freeport, followed by a four-game set, then a Beloit series next week.
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Kaiser's cup race begins amid east breeze at noon
Scripps-McRae Dispatch reports from Havelink New Jersey that an eight knot east wind and fair sea greeted the Kaiser's cup race start at noon. Yachts lined up in a horse shoe, crossing the line in order Aisla Thistle Atlantic Hamburg Hildegardia Endymion Fleur de Lis Sunbeam Apache Utowana Val Halla as a heavy southeast fog rolled in.
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Excitement Over Report On Streetcar Fleet Update
Mayor Torrance presses for renewal of the street railway fleet as the company negotiates for six trailers and two motor cars. City officials warned that old cars violate franchise terms and ordinances and could halt service. Authorities differ on the pace, but sources say new cars will be bought this summer while motor car specifics remain undisclosed.
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Japanese Fleet Converges South of Formosa As War Looms
May 17 dispatches report the Japanese fleet taking position south of Formosa where a battle with Ro jestvenski’s forces may occur. Meanwhile British ship Lincluden seized south of Korea and French steamer Quang Nam captured near Pescadores. Chuyetmaru hit a mine near Miao islands, beached on Elliott Island. Germans reportedly landed at Haidu, China despite denials.
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Lawyer argues Hoch case contending natural death
Chicago May 17 Attorney Plotke for Johann Hoch the alleged bigamist and murderer occupied the whole court session in plea to the jury He claimed no direct proof that Hoch poisoned Mrs Welcker Hoch and said the state's circumstances were presumptive and the death natural
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Flames Eat 200 Houses in Amsterdam Fire
A May 17 fire at Friezenven in Amsterdam destroyed 200 houses and two churches. The Tribune notes the incident as a major urban disaster with extensive damage reported across the area.
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Birthday Party for Miss Rose Krdynski
Miss Rose Krdynski hosted a birthday gathering last evening with guests including Rose Kirschim Mabel Solberg Nannie Bartel Anna Wehnke Grace Tieden Stella Grave Josephine Huber Marie Hodwick Anna Johnson Lizzie Bartel Kittie Gunther Mollie Tenneson Alma Solberg Edna Wallace in attendance.
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Marie Hodwick
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Lizzie Bartel
Kittie Gunther
Mollie Tenneson
Alma Solberg
Edna Wallace
Racine firm stockholders demand overhaul of officers
Two hundred Racine Concentrating Mining and Manufacturing stockholders vote for a complete change in management and appoint a committee to audit accounts, demanding the resignation of all current officers. Go to the Bijou tonight.
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Norwegians Celebrate Nation's Independence Evening
Scandinavian groups in La Crosse observe Norway independence day with big programs at Norden hall and Normanna Sangerkor hall. Norden society hosts speeches and music, refreshments, and the 17th of May gathering. Normanna plans similar festivities with music and decorations, inviting many guests.
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Snared, Then Robbed in County Court Case
Clara Blunt faces charges of stealing $30 from Minnesota farmer L Elleffson. The case, adjourned until tomorrow at 9 am, involves a bootblack named Fenlon Miles. Authorities say Blunt and Miles, described as living together, were arrested after Elleffson’s complaint.
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Tragic Death of 10-Year-Old Marinette Boy
Marinette, Wisconsin. John DeBeck Jr aged 10 of Menominee is killed after reportedly leaping from a moving Northwestern gravel train. Authorities investigate circumstances of the fatal incident as the boy was attempting to jump aboard or off the train.
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Freeport Wins Fourth Wausau Game 3 to 1
In Freeport Illinois on May 17, the Wisconsin nine defeated Wausau 3 to 1 in the fourth game of the series. The scoring by innings shows Freeport struggling early but breaking through with three runs across the middle frames. Batteries Easton Karnell Gaspar Householder.
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Oshkosh Beloit game postponed. team to reshuffle lineup
The Oshkosh-Beloit game was called off by rain and the management announced a shakeup in the squad. Two infielders and one outfielder will be released, with higher grade talent to replace them. Due to the soggy Combination park, there is talk of moving the next series to Green Bay.
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Spence McCord Company Will Remain in Old Building
The Spence McCord Wholesale Drug firm will not build a new plant or move. They will remain permanently in the old Spence building, where T H Spence Drug Co once operated before merging with current firms. Mr Spence said rumors of rebuilding with the Hixon estate are false as the company settles insurance and readjusts affairs.
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Experiment With Radium on Cancer Victim
New York May 17 Eyes of the scientific and medical world focus on Fowler hospital as an experiment using radium solution reportedly achieves successful cancer treatment. Mrs Sarah Oliver eighty of New Canaan Conn has long suffered cancer and is the subject of study by chemist Hugo Lieber.
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Deneen vetoes anti scalper bill in Springfield
Governor Deneen today vetoed the bill introduced by Representative Mitchell banning scalpers from selling theatre tickets. Morton Smith, traveling Milwaukee road engineer, is visiting the city on a short stay.
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Businessmen Contribute Generously to Convention Fund
A committee soliciting funds for the summer convention expenses reports strong support from local businessmen. Nearly all those assessed are contributing with public spirit, and the forthcoming conventions are seen as a major benefit to the business community.
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Carnival Committee to Meet at City Hall Tonight
The Merchant's Protective association plans a city hall meeting this evening to review carnival preparations. Reports from the arranging committees will be presented and discussed. The finance committee will report on carnival funds and vote on free attractions.
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