Formal charges filed against Chief Webber prompt open hearings
Mayor Sorensen files insubordination charges against Police Chief John Webber with Commission President Langdon. Langdon plans a public hearing week, likely Thursday or Friday, with Colman and Langdon seeking full commission approval before publication. If upheld, options include reprimand suspension or removal.
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John Webber
Ori J. Sorensen
John F. Langdon
Commission
Sorensen
L. C. Colman
Messrs. Colman
Langdon
Larry Dugan
Lanedon
Iowa Faces Crop Losses as Heat Waves Persist
Des Moines reports eight days of extreme heat have severely damaged Iowa crops. Dr. George M. Chappel of the weather bureau warns yields will drop unless rain arrives soon. Corn matures too quickly and potato crops fail in many areas.
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Des Moines
Iowa
George M. Chappel
The
Weather Bureau
Chappel
Weather Summary for La Crosse Area and Wisconsin
Yesterday showed a high near 7 and a low around 450 with no precipitation. Forecasts call for fair conditions tonight and Wednesday with warmer temperatures and brisk winds, while parts of Minnesota may see showers northward. a rising trend is expected in Wisconsin with generally fair weather and stronger south to east winds. River levels show slight fall expected in 48 hours as high pressure moves east and a new low arrives from the Pacific, bringing warmer air to the region.
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la Crosse
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Lake Region
Mississippi Valley
North Atlantic
Saskatchewan
Montana
Dakotas
North Pacific
North Pacific States
Plateau
Middle Atlantic
Kansas
Dodge City
New Orleans
Lake Tezion
du Chien
Louis
Pink tights rule sparks immodesty case in Tucson
In Tucson Justice of the Peace Horn dismissed Claire Simpson charged with immodestly attired after pink tights worn under light garb led to her exoneration. He warned leniency with black tights under nearly nothing, noting the sun’s glare and fairness to young men. Simpson asked for a jury of women, which was denied.
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Tucson
Ariz
Justice of the Peace
Horn
Claire Simpson
Justice Horn
Miss Simpson
White wife held on murder charge in Chicago
Alice Sing a former missionary and daughter of a Missouri farmer was formally charged with the murder of her Chinese husband Carlos Dsns, a wealthy restaurant owner. Detected evidence and a suspected lover Norn Der Yuen are linked to the case as detectives pursue leads in Chicago. The arraignment was postponed to September 26.
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Chicago
Alice Sing
Kansas
Missouri
Wday
Carlos Dssns
Barney Baer
George Norn
Norn
Chop Suey
Howard D. Ebey
der Yuen
United States
Nora
Ebey
Aviator Ringer Dies From 600-Foot Fall in Berlin
An aviator named Ringer was killed when he fell six hundred feet at the Johannesthal aviation field in Berlin today. The accident occurred during a flight test, with officials initiating an investigation into the mishap.
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Berlin
Aviator Ringer
Johannesthal
Humorous Missives Seek Husbands in St Louis Paper
A writer to county clerk William Seibel in Clayton requests a non angelic husband through Anna Peterson in St Louis. The note asks for a man with modest means and decent habits, referencing a prior column by Mrs King about a wealthy husband.
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ST. Louis
Anna Peterson
William Seibel
Clayton
Maine Third District Elects Peters as Republicans Rally
In Augusta Maine campaigns claim the Third Maine district election signals a shift as John A Peters Republican speaker of the state house is elected to Congress to succeed Forest Goodwin. Peters 15106 Pattanagal 14553 Lawrence 6487. Republicans see it as tariff disapproval while Democrats note a slide from last November. Peters says progressives and Republicans can unite.
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Augusta
Maine
John A. Peters
House of Representatives
Congress
Forest Goodwin
Wilson
Roosevelt
Peters
Pattangal
Lawrence
Bull Moosers
Brotherhood of Cement Workers move to St Louis protest open shop
Springfield convention allocates one session then moves to St Louis in protest against the local Commercial Club vote 487 to 73 in favor of open shop.
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Springfield
Ill
The
Brotherhood of Cement Workers
St. Louis
Strike Breakers Hurt at Granite City Foundry Riot
Several foreign workers were injured in a riot at the Commonwealth Steel foundry in Granite City following a strike by 500 machinists. Immigrant laborers from a nearby colony gathered at the gates and clashes broke out, turning chaotic.
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ST. Louis
Commonwealth Steel Foundry
Granite City
Pennsylvania and Ohio Operators Tied to 1912 West Virginia Strike
E. W. Shipey a former Burns detective testified before the senate committee that coal operators in Pennsylvania and Ohio helped foment the 1912 West Virginia strike to gain an edge over West Virginia rivals. He said a source tied to Pennsylvania mining interests provided the information.
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Burns
Pennsylvania
Ohio
West Virginia
Washington
Senate
E. W. Shipey
Pittsburg
Apprentice fatally injured in Milwaukee press accident
Ray Sodlisky age 16 an apprentice at the Milwaukee Bay company was probably fatally injured when his head was caught in a press at which he was employed in Milwaukee Wisconsin on September 9 injury feared mortal the accident occurred at the plant workers and officials investigated the incident.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Ray Sodlisky
Milwaukee Bay Company
Senate Plans Final Tariff Vote Amid Probes
Congress clock showed the Senate at 9 oclock with tariff voting expected for final action this afternoon. West Virginia investigating committee pressed its probe while the House opened at noon debating the urgent deficiency bill and the lobby committee continued Mulhall charge inquiries.
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Senate
West Virginia
House
Mulhall
Steel cars credited with saving lives in Ohio wreck
A Pennsylvania flyer bound from New York to St. Louis derailed near New Madison Ohio injuring fifteen. Officials credit all steel coaches for preventing fatalities. The train traveled about sixty miles per hour before derailing and most cars piled off the rails.
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Columbus
Ohio
New Haven
Wallingford
Conn
New York
St. Louis
New Madison
Pennsylvania
McCarty
Richmond
Indianapolis
Washington
Tyrone
Interstate Commerce Commission
Bar Harbor
White Mountain
Sand Pit Collapse Rescue in Minneapolis
Laborer Julian McHugh was buried under sand when a sand pit wall collapsed in Minneapolis. He was pulled free by coworkers, taken to the city hospital with a broken leg and sand in the lungs, and remains in serious condition with prognosis uncertain.
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Minneapolis
Julian McHugh
Milwaukee teacher shot by sweetheart near Cedar Lake dies feared
Doctors said Miss Lavina Tortz likely would not survive after a shooting by Herman Levitt last Saturday. She relapsed late Monday night and was growing worse today, as physicians reported from Milwaukee.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Lavina Tortz
Cedar Lake
Herman Levitt
Tortz
Falbe Bribe Case Continued In Milwaukee
John Falbe steward of the Milwaukee county hospital for the insane faced a bribe charge from Cudahy Packing manager George Daly. The case was continued to October 9 at the request of District Attorney Yockey.
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Milwaukebrb
Wis
John Falbe
Milwaukee County Hospital For the
George Daly
Cudahy Packing Company
Yockey
Matthews Heads Agents Convention in St Paul
By unanimous vote the annual convention of passenger agents elected Thomas R. G. Matthews of the Missouri Pacific and Kansas City road as president. Elliott T. Monnett of the Erie road of Chicago was chosen secretary and treasurer.
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ST. Paul, Minn
Thomas R. G. Matthews
Missouri Pacific and
Kansas City Road
Elliott T. Monnett
Erie Road
Chicago
Secretary Lane Faints in Oakland Parade Incident
Secretary of the Interior Lane fainted on the viewing stand during the admission day parade in Oakland California. He was rushed to his brother Dr Frederick Lane home and soon recovered. Officials described his condition as not serious and due to sleep loss.
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Oakland
Cal
Lane
Frederick Lane
Missing ex leader Big Tim Sullivan escapes guards
New York reports "Big Tim" Sullivan, once a powerful Tammany figure, is missing after escaping from a house near his brother Patrick Sullivan. His condition is reportedly improved but unchanged mentally. A single dollar in his possession and no local trains hinder pursuit. clues proved worthless.
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New York
Big Tim” Sullivan
Big Tim
Patrick Sullivan
Tim
Country Place
Sullivan
East Chester Road
Wealthy society matron Florence Smith dies by drowning
In Waukegan Illinois Mrs Florence M Smith wife of a Chicago broker and daughter of Hiram R McCullough was found in Lake Michigan. A coroner jury heard three witnesses and ruled death by drowning while colleagues and servants stated she was in good health and cheerful, with no suicide finding made.
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Walter B. Smith
Lake Forest
Lake
Waukegan
Ill
Chicago Stock and Bond
Lake Michigan
Florence M. Smith
Louise Schutz
Smith
Jerome Is Set Free After Acquittal
In Coaticook Quebec Judge Mulvena dismissed charges against William Travers Jerome after three witnesses. He said Jerome had not been held legally and that Canadians regret his treatment. Jerome thanked Canadians for their reception and avoided misinterpreting general sentiment. Only three witnesses were examined before acquittal.
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Coaticoor
Que
Mulvena
William Travers Jerome
Jerome
Cave-in traps workers at Ohio plant
Five men were working in a pit near the Morgan and Marshall Rubber Company plant in East Liverpool Ohio when the earth caved in. Two were rescued quickly while three are believed dead.
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Liverpool
Ohio
Morgan and Marshall Rubber Company
Farm home burns near Arkansas Wisconsin
A fire started in a straw stack early today destroying a house, farm buildings, and a large quantity of stored grain belonging to Mrs. H. Gibson at Arkansas Wisconsin near Maiden Rock. The blaze caused extensive damage to the Mrs. Gibson property and surrounding structures.
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Maiden Rock
Wis
Body of Oscar Tweet Sought After River Tragedy
Report says Oscar Tweet disappeared after an excursion on the Mississippi. R Dixon heard a distant call for help near mid river Sunday night and searched with a companion but found no trace. His mother Mary Twedt posted a $25 reward for the body, as Dresbach residents and fishermen scoured the river all day.
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Oscar Tweet
Mississippi
Purchase
R. Dixon
Milwaukee Railroad
River Junction
Dixon
Mary Twedt
Twedt
Winona
Frohsian Singing Society
Dresbach
Train Hits Car Kills Two in Harrisburg
Harrisburg residents H. J. Forney and Mrs. D. M. Beck died instantly when their car was struck by a Philadelphia & Reading train at Rossmoyne. Beck's husband and their two daughters were seriously injured and hospitalized. Beck likely to die.
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Harrisburg
H. J. Forney
D. M. Beck
Beck
Philadelphia & Reading
Rossmoyne
Arrest Solitors PontiaC
J W Ralston who calls himself Lieut General of the Christian Army and Captain and Mrs W W Wright are under arrest as police investigate charges they solicited funds for religious work that has not been carried on.
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Pontiac, Ifil
J. W. Ralston
Christian Army
W. W. Wright
Capitol Skunk Baffles Uncle at State House
MadisonWis Sept 9 A state house skunk inside the capitol creates odor tensions. Officials warn Sept public buildings Essman must banish the animal soon or face federal trouble. A postoffice mail pouch incident sent a clerk fainting before the kitten finally settled back in the sack.
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Madison
Wis
Essman
United States
Capitol
State House
Wisconsin Senator Battles Tariff Bill Amendments Defeated
Wisconsin Senator La Follette introduces two amendments to the tariff bill. Both amendments are defeated by the Senate majority during final passage voting this afternoon.
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Wisconsin
Senate set to pass Wilson-Underwood tariff bill today
Washington report notes a Democratic majority ready to push the measure through the Senate after a long night of debate. The wool tariff fight featured La Follette’s substitute proposing staged duties, but it was defeated 41 to 28.
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Washington
Senate
la Follette
Underwood-Simmons
Norris
Stone
Louisiana
Penrose
Woods Ordered Back to Fort Worth on Embezzlement Charge
Texas reports that F L Woods vice president of the State National Bank surrendered in California and returned to Fort Worth to face embezzlement charges involving 130000 dollars. He lacked the 2000 dollar bail and could face up to twenty years in prison.
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Fort Worth
Texas
F. L. Woods
State National Bank
California
Gasoline Explosion Destroys Garage In Newburyport
An explosion of gasoline at the Green Street garage in Newburyport Massachusetts injures two people and sparks a fire that destroys the garage and nearby buildings. The loss is estimated at 190000 dollars and the blaze threatens much of the town’s business district.
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Newburyport
Mass
Green Street
Ragon Case Trial Continued in Chicago
Judge Mahoney delayed the trial of County Commissioner Ragon until September 19 on charges of assaulting Walter Wieckowski, an hospital investigator, during a dispute over admitting certain patients.
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Chicago
Paroled Convict Union Urged By State Official
State Probation Officer Mc Kenzie Cleland urged formation of a national organization for paroled convicts to support their reintegration while addressing prisoners at Joliet state penitentiary.
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Joliet, Tll
McKenzie Cleland
Joliet State Penitentiary
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