Bombs Planted by Women Raise Train Wreck Fears
Reports from England describe several nonexplosive devices found as suffragists claim to stage disruption. Lancashire police arrest John Wilson and James Lucas on a viaduct after finding crowbars and explosives on the Midland line near Whalley. A larger canister with fuses and cartridges is found near Westbourne, while Britain seeks extradition of Christabel Pankhurst from France.
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London
England
Lancashire
Midland Railway
John Wilson
James Lucas
Whalley
Manchester
Liverpool
Scotland
Midland
Great Western Railway
Westbourne Station
France
Christobal Pankhurst
Emmeline Pankhurst
Spitball Ban Enforced in Wisconsin Assembly
In Madison on May 17, Speaker Mer lin Hull orders an end to spitballing during sessions. Assemblymen_Votrite and Blink exchange a pencil box mishap while other members must cease whispering and wiggling as the finance committee report is read.
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Madison, Wis
Willie Votrite
Zip
Finance Committee
Merlin Hull
U B TO RATIFY FARM PURCHASE BY CHURCH
Decatur Ill May 17 Assurance was given today that before adjournment the United Brethren General conference would ratify the purchase of the 4005 acre Shaer farm at Lebanon Ohio. Governor Cox of Ohio heads the commission holding the farm for an orphans and old people home with improvements planned at 325000 dollars. New officers elected include J S Kendall Dayton Ohio secretary of Christian Stewardship L O Miller Dayton church treasurer C Whitney Dayton secretary of the home missions A C Siddall Findlay secretary of church erection and S S Hough Dayton secretary of foreign missions.
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Decatur
Ill
United Brethren General Conference
Shaer
Lebbanon
Ohio
Cox
J. S. Kendall
Dayton
L. O. Miller
C. Whitney
The
Home Missions
A. C. Siddall
Findlay
S. S. Hough
Foreign Missions
Tag Day Campaign Clears 1308 Dollars for Visiting Nurse Fund
The tag day drive raised 1308.75 for the visiting nurse fund, modestly below last year but deemed satisfactory by chairwoman Mrs. George W. Burton. She thanked donors, automobile lenders, and Y M C A officers for supplying headquarters and support.
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George W. Burton
Death Scene Wit Sparks Audience Reacting
A stage manager recalls a leading actor’s dramatic death scene causing audience tears while admitting the stunt was staged not real death. The exchange highlights theatrical irony and crowd perception during a live performance.
Trempealeau Excursion Promises Steamboat Fun on River
The St Paul, famed river packet with an eighty horsepower siren, will tie up at Main Street for a June 11 excursion. It will sail to Winona with a stop at Trempealeau, then return to La Crosse with moonlit river scenery and music from the boat’s orchestra.
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Mississippi
la Crosse Levee
Merchants’ Association
St. Paul
Main Street
Winona
Trempealeau
Minnesota
LaCrosse
Old Town
Aged Man in Battle Held for Felonious Assault
William Hastings aged 75 brother of the late Governor Daniel Hastings was held on felonious assault charges after entering Ross A Hickock’s home and firing an automatic pistol injuring him Hickock is the husband of Hastings niece Jane Hickock Hastings claims a dispute over a family share of money linked to the governor’s death and alleges continued accusations by the governor since he died
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Harrisburg
William Hastings
Daniel H. Hastings
Ross A. Hickock
Hastings
Hickock
Jane Hickock
Washburn Wins Grade School Track Meet Banner Honors Tie
Washburn school won the annual grade school field and track meet held at the high school track. Ryan led Washburn with three firsts and a broad jump record of 19 feet 9 inches. Final team scores: Washburn 37, Franklin 30, Lincoln 20, Washington 10. Hamilton had no entries.
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Washburn
Ryan
Krause
Hamilton School
Franklin
Lincoln
Washington
Hamilton
Bangor Athlete Arthur Kuranz Shines at Carroll Meet
Bangor Wis athlete Arthur Kuranz emerged as the standout performer at Carroll College, scoring 18.2 points to win top honors in the class meet. The Bangor team, featuring several other strong athletes, eyes a strong state show at Frame Field in Waukesha on May 31.
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Waukesha
Wis
Arthur Kuranz
Bangor
Carroll College
Frame Field
Wisconsin Postmasters Meet in City for Auto Tour and Talks
The fifth annual Wisconsin Association of Assistant Postmasters convention comes to town May 20 and 21. Sessions at the post office court room, hotel headquarters at Stoddard, with about thirty members expected. Key speakers include Mayor Ori J. Sorensen, President William H. Zuehlke, and Peter J. Smith, T. W. Leslie, Ingwald Nelson, Francis Claymier, A. V. Olson, Lulu E. Wright. An automobile tour and theater party are planned for visitors' entertainment.
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Wisconsin Association of
William H. Zuehlke
Fred W. Graff
Peter J. Smith
Eau Claire
T. W. Leslie
Racine
Ingwald Nelson
Madison
Francis Claymier
South
Milwaukee
Postoffice Department
Civil Service
A. V. Olson
Rice Lake
Lulu E. Wright
C. C. Looney
la Crosse
Majestic Opens as Home of Movies with Kinemacolor
The Majestic launches its summer season as a motion picture house offering five to seven reels daily. Matinees run 2 to 5, evenings 7 to 10:30. Kinemacolor pictures will headline with nature colored detail, plus three to five licensed films. Showings change four days weekly. Balcony five cents, lower floor five cents for children ten cents for adults.
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The
Majestic
Chicago
Grand jury urges probe of Kankakee insane asylum
A sensational Kankakee county grand jury report asks Governor Dunne to order an immediate investigation of the Kankakee State Hospital for the Insane. It accuses guards of cruelty, alleges employee collusion to suppress charges, and cites incompetence and inexperience among staff. The report stems from an inquiry into a patient’s death.
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Kankakee, III
Kankakee County
Dunne
Kankakee State Hospital
Cavalryman Cas par Knobel Dies After Gas Incident
Cas par Knobel, 70, last of the fourteen cavalrymen who captured Jefferson Davis, was found unconscious as gas flowed from jets in his Philadelphia room. Doctors hoped for recovery after emergency treatment. Knobel had celebrated the 48th anniversary of his Davis surrender call just days earlier, with despondency over finances cited as a factor.
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Philadelphia
Congress
Caspar Knobel
Jefferson Davis
Knobel
Reds Win Close Game with Salem
The Normal baseball team defeated West Salem 2 to 1 in a tense contest. Bunny Kuehn belted a key eighth inning triple for Salem, but Saubert shut the door as Normal held on. Hackner allowed nine hits while Saubert yielded five. Batteries Normal Saubert Knuteson West Salem Hackner Gullickson.
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REDS
SALEM
West Salem
Kuehn
Salemites
Saubert
Hackner
Normal
Knuteson
Gullickson
Frye Shoe firm to be dissolved in new partnership
Frank Frye and W F Adams form a partnership to take over the Frye Shoe company business which will be dissolved.
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Frank Frye
W. F.adams
Frye Shoe Company
Shoe Merchants Frye and Adams Plan New La Crosse Venture
Mr Frye the dean of La Crosse shoe men with over twenty years here and Mr Adams known as Adams the Shoe Man bring a joint venture. They promise an up-to-date progressive policy to win further public confidence and esteem in La Crosse.
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Frye
la Crosse
Main Street
Adams
Chicago
Five Couples Divorced By Circuit Court
Judge E. C. Highee granted five divorces today in Circuit Court on grounds of desertion and non support. Decrees: Josephine Felske from Otto Felske, Anna Smunty from Joseph Smunty, Alvin Ingversen from Fred Ingversen, Rozella Stoda from Joseph Stoda, Celia Mc Donald from Arthur McDonald. Frank Davis versus Frances Davis was continued to next term.
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E. C. Highee
Josephine Felske
Otto Felske
Anna Smunty
Joseph Smunty
Alvin Ingversen
Fred Ingversen
Rozella Stoda
Joseph Stoda
Celia McDonald
Arthur McDonald
Frank Davis
Frances Davis
September Morn on Display Likely to be Banned in Washington
Washington officials consider suppressing the Chabas canvas Septem ber Morn after a public viewing on F street drew a crowd. The Truth society public morals committee urged police action following protests from Alderman and others over the provocative painting.
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Washington
Bathouse John
Chicago
Anthony Comstock
Public Morals Committee
The
Truth Society
Chabas
F Street
Riots Halt Cincinnati Street Cars Demand for State Help
Mayor Hunt asked Governor Cox for troops after riots as nine streetcar lines operated without police. Cox refused, citing inadequate local measures. Attorney General Hogan said mayor could call Hamilton county militia, but Hunt held back. Rioting tied up traffic. no cars ran. a receiver suit against Cincinnati Traction was planned to take over the system with retired workers under court oversight.
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Cincinnati
Traction Company
Hunt
Cox
Wood
Hogan
Hamilton County
Cincinnati Traction Company
Geoghegan
Buffalo Clerks Vote to Accept Eight Hour Day Pact
The Buffalo dry goods and department store clerks voted to accept a proposal granting an eight hour day and a paid vacation week in August and July. The pact does not set a minimum wage nor recognize the union, and opposed delegates backed the final approval. Clerks plan to return to work on Monday.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Weekly Bank Statement and Flat Stock Market Outlook
The weekly bank statement shows surplus up 5.8 million, loans down 3.2 million, deposits up 5.39 million, circulation up 21 thousand, with surplus reserve at 25.3 million. The New York stock market closes amid dullness with only Rock Island a notable exception as investors await clearer news.
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New York
Bertsche Indicted In Chicago Police Clout Case
Chicago May 17 R Barney Bertsche a politician and former at taché of the Busch regime was indicted today for practicing a confidence game and as an accessory by the grand jury probing charges of collusion between police officials politicians and clairvoyants in a crime trust Eight other indictments were not made public Bertsche is free on bail State's Attorney Hoyne pledged more arrests before Monday James Ryan alias Prof Charles T Crane a clairvoyant already indicted for swindling Mrs Hope L McEldowney of La Crosse Wis out of 15500 was indicted on another count
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Chicago
Barney Bertsche
Grand
Hoyne
Bertsche
James Ryan
Clendennin Seeks Mayor in West Virginia Town
A local notice reports Clendennin, West Virginia, seeking a mayoral candidate. The inquiry hints at seasonal factors and local civic search methods, contrasting with fishing area expectations.
Norwegian Independence Day Celebration Planned in Germania Hall
Nearly 1,090 Norwegian born or descendants attend the Independence Day program in Lowor, featuring Prof Gisle Bothne of Minnesota as speaker. Norden Band, Normanna Singers, and a luncheon by Ibsen club highlight the evening from 8 p.m. to midnight with free admission.
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Germania
Lowor
Norway
Dom
Accor
Gisle Bothne
Minnesota
Normanna Sa
Sion
Ibsen Club
Jamesson
La Crosse Theater Ordered Closed and Renovated
The La Crosse Theater owned by H. G. Wohlhuter is ordered to close immediately and undergo full building renovations to meet state fire and health laws. The building must have fire escapes installed and boiler room waste cleared. Mayor Sorensen indicates Wohlhuter has partly complied and the theater may close until full compliance is achieved.
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Board of Health
Common Oil
H. G. Wohlhuter
la Crosse Theater
Whuter
Sorensen
Wohlhuter
Drama League
M Sorensen
J. M. Furstman
Bradfield
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Wall Street
Clendennin
W. Va
Norden Band
Normana Sangerkor
Bothne
Novate
Johnson and Mathewson
Doc White
Walter Johnson
Jack Coombs
Christy Mathewson
Jisty Mathewson
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