Tragic Drowning Claims Two Wisconsin Boys at Mendota
In Madison two boys Wilfred Bond and Wilfred McGowan aged four and five die after wandering near Lake Mendota. The bodies are recovered by relatives and neighbors after they fall through ice near the shore. Coroner summons a jury as the community mourns two daily playmates.
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William Frazier McGowan
Affgus McGowan
Wilfred Bond
Edward Honus
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Atieus McGowan
Tie Podles
Olle B. Hausmann
Hortameder
Tie
Yakora
Merce
Patin
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Hausmann
Reader Affair true version for readers from New York
In a Maren 21 dispatch from Hig ilesed megelAidns a dramatic account outlines the Bombitean Government suspicions. Reader writes that the Santo Bombian chargé d affairs in Washington and President Morales refused an interview unless communications came through the Dominican legation or the foreign minister. A later note to Foreign Minister Sauches was returned without acknowledgment, rendering negotiations with rea n absurd.
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Jibe CG
Dnhert
Washington
My. Dubork
Lowag
Morales
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Header Sent In His Letter Asking For An Interview and Pretending To Be de Uyens
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Sauches
Reaan
Investigating Berry Trustee in Boston Real Estate Affairs
The affairs of Charles P Berry, trustee of ten estates in Boston, are under investigation. The holdings may total about one million dollars. Herbert L Baker, counsel for Berry, says the only criticism is a possible poor investment of some funds.
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Mareh Fi
Charles P. Berry
Herbert L. Baler
Berry
Receiver James D. Colt Finds No Detailed Berry Books
James D. Colt, appointed as receiver for Berry, stated yesterday he could not locate any books that would provide a detailed account of the property Berry managed.
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James D. Colt
Berry
Reorganization Plan for Indian Police Sanctioned
London report says a scheme to reorganize and strengthen the Indian police has been sanctioned at an annual cost of 5,009,000 dollars. The aim is to render the force capable of maintaining order in emergencies and freeing troops for front line duty.
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London
Calcutta
Secret beef trust inquiry opens with guarded witnesses
March 22 report from Chicago says secret service agents accompany witnesses as a special grand jury starts investigating the beef trust. Federal officials aim for strict secrecy with guards to keep witnesses from reporters or Packers’ agents. District attorney Morrison warns against asking witness names on pain of contempt. Twenty jurors qualified. four more expected to report today.
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Pitteen Secret Service
Chicago
C. B. Morrison
Uppomlad
Plan to settle equit able trouble at Equitable Society
New York March 12 The board adopted a plan to reform control of the Equitable Life Assurance Society of the United States. It would gradually change the charter so policyholders elect seven of twelve directors and stockholders the remaining six, effective after four years. The move follows years of agitation led by Presidents Alexander and others to reform the society amid concerns over the 1000000 share Holbein stock controlled by James Hyde and allies.
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New York
Equitable Life Assurance Society
United States
Stockhuliers
Alexander
Lee
Ganhini
James H. Hyde
Four Men Hurt After Sokervile Mine Blast
Four men were injured in a premature blast at the Sokervile mine near Livingston Was. James Alle of Ganterville suffered eye and facial injuries. Charles Buliress of Rewey had a broken chin. Henry Williams of Livingston lost an eye. John Krepp of Rewey injured a knee and eye. The injuries were serious but recovery possible for Themor.
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Sokervile
Warsi
James Alle
Ganterville
Charles Buliress
Henry Wiliams
John Krepp
Rewey
Pardon for Train Robber Announced by Governor Folk
Governor Folk yesterday granted a pardon to James Weat, a train robber, and commuted his sentence from ten years to a lesser term in the penitentiary. The pardon was issued after the presiding judge at Hee Laat, with the prosecuting attorney and prominent officials present.
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James
Penitentia
Roosevelt to reappoint Mitchell as deputy comptroller
Washington March 22 Roosevelt decides to reappoint T P Mitchell to the position of deputy comptroller of the treasury. Mitchell has served nearly eight years and is held in high regard by the president.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Reiay
T. P. Mitchell
Treasury
Mr. Mitchell
Family Escapes as Wisconsin House Burns Fast
Tinomer Wis March 22 A Brush Prairie family led by Charles Ruff escaped with their lives when their home burned during dinner. The house caught fire so rapidly the family barely fled and the owner had planned to raze the building the next day for a new one. Contents could not be saved.
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Tinomer
Wis
Charles Ruff
Brush Platte
Big Mortgage To Cover Extension Of Railroad
The Toledo, Marshal & Northern Railroad company has filed a mortgage for 1 000,980 to secure bonds for extending the road, upgrading equipment, and paying floating debt. City, Mich. March 22.
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Pay City
Mich
Mareh
Toledo, Marshal & Northern Railroad Company
Special Session Adjourns As Senate Confirms Nominations
Washington March 20 The special senate session adjourned at 3 39 p m after confirming most nominations except five including Judge James Wickersham for Alaska. Dominican treaty questions dominated the session with opposition delaying ratification. Executive session followed as attempts to secure correspondence on the Dominican negotiations were interrupted by motions to adjourn and the doors were closed. The remaining pending business will carry to the next meeting whether in special or regular session.
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Senate
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Ware
James Wickersham
District Court
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Santo Domingo
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Seatator Cullom
Businss
Special
Tegmar Seston
West Virginia
Spooner
Gastern
Wisconsin
H. K. Butterfield
Thig Swatter
Secretary Hay’s Overwork Triggers Sea Voyage Relief Plan
Secretary Hay collapses on White Star dock as he attempts to board the Gret otte Star for a Mediterranean voyage. Surgeon general cites exhaustion from overwork and urges rest, planning six weeks in Southern Europe to recuperate while he travels by steamer in a wheeled chair. The trip is intended to restore health and allow him to resume duties.
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May
Pigelwon
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Invalid's Chair Carried Aboard Steamer
Federal Judge and Mrs. 3d. V. Quarles departed on the same steamer as Secretary Play. He waited until an invalid's chair was brought from the steamer, was wheeled aboard, and went at once to his apartments.
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3D. V. Quarles
Large Railway Loans Filed For Record In Chicago
Chicago March 22 a loan by the Chicago and Alton Railway Company for six million dollars secured by a supplemental mortgage was filed for record. The loan consists of first mortgage three percent refunding bonds to finance further improvements to the road. Kenoghit Wisconsin March 22 Karl Newell died from electric shock while with his mother Mrs Russell Newell of Pleasant Prairie. Doctors say the accident happened after he grabbed a wire as his brother used dangerous equipment nearby.
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Chicago
Chicago & Alton Railway Company
Tcost & Savings Bank
Kenoghit
Wis
Ten Men Die In West Virginia Mine Explosion
Ghadestan West Virginia March 19 A blast at the New River Snokeless Coal and Coke mines at Rushtun Saturday night killed ten men. Clues to cause and exact location were not immediately clear as investigators began work.
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Ghadestan
W. Va
New River Snokeless Coal & Coke Company
Rushtun
Hartland Obituary Notices Passes of Oberlin Alum
Hartland Wisconsin mourns the death of Nelson Wellington Hodge a survivor of Oberlin College’s first class of 1838. Born in St Martins Drauss West Indies in 7574 he taught Frances Jo. Willard and arrived in the Roel county city in 1891 residing there until his death at his daughter Mrs Mary To Roy’s home.
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Wis
Maren
Nelson Wellington Hodge
Mary To Roy
Oberlin
D.) College
Jie
Frances Jo. Wilard
Roel
St. Martins
Drauss West
Hawley’s Body Arrives in State for Memorial Service
General Hawley’s body arrived from Washington last night, accompanied by his wife and daughters, to a large crowd at the station. Senator Platt and Governor Roberts will deliver eulogies at today’s memorial service in the capital.
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Hawley
Washington
Platt
Roberts
Ten Miners Killed in Krungarian Colliery Disaster
An explosion at a Krungarian colliery near Drenis Jiungary caused the deaths of ten miners. Reports say Kiel and several other workers were injured, with emergency crews responding to the mine shaft. The incident prompts investigations into mine safety standards and blast controls.
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Ore Kiel
Art Vieti
Irifuvedt
Parsifal Breaks Receipts Record At Auditorium
Fragmented report notes Parsifal breaking a receipts record at the auditorium. Mentions Cort Cueva and Anitariany Hale with references to nine persons present and sums around $10,000. Details are garbled but indicate a financial milestone event at a public venue with multiple attendees.
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Cort Cueva
Anitariany Hale Regerd Torre
Lovigis
Jewelry Recovered in Wisconsin and Illinois Train Find
Irving P. Lord returned from Chicame with $1,000 worth of jewelry stolen from Mrs. Lord. The jewels were found on a railway track four miles from Kankakee in a bag. Eight dollars missing along with the jewels.
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Waupaca
Wis
Irving P. Lord
Chicame
Girl's Burns Fatal in Wisconsin Accident
In Depere Wisconsin on March 22 Gertrude Vaniehsi aged 0 died from burns suffered when a lamp wheeling incident caused serious injuries. The tragedy highlights the dangers of home lamp handling and emergency responders noted the young victim's death.
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Depere
Wis
Gertrude Vaniehsi
Money for Hospital in Bloomington Left by Brokaw
The will of the late Abram Brokaw leaves 100000 dollars in cash and 50000 in land to Brokaw hospital of Bloomington Ti, announced yesterday.
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Bloomington
Abram Brokaw
Brokaw Hospital
Paper mill power expansion prompts Wisconsin plans
Madison reports heated debate as paper mill advocates press reservoirs to boost water power in the Wisconsin River valley. Proponents claim benefits for mills and regional growth, while opponents warn of park damage and farmer harm. Legislature weighs insurance reforms separately.
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Senate and Assembly State Affairs Cozmiliees
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Wisconsin
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Pair Must Stay in Prison Washburnn
Wisconsin March 22 The supreme court affirms the sentence of McComb and Kinney for the murder of McCarty at Pratt. Both men were found guilty in the second degree and sentenced to seven years. Kinney shot at Frank Taylor and killed bystander McCarty. McComb also convicted in circuit court. They are now in Waupun prison.
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Nenon
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Kinney
McCarty
Pratt
Frank Taylor
McComb
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