Rogers Rises Serious Doubt on Auto Fee Measure
Senator Rogers challenged a duplicate automobile bill, arguing the proposed $1 registration fee or license tax violates constitutional rights. He warned the measure treats a right to travel as a privilege and would impose double taxation, urging caution and judicial review. The Senate and Assembly debated the bill amid sharp questions over legality and policy.
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Rogers
Llask
Consifergion
Redees
City of
Chicago
Collins
Constitutional critique of self incrimination and double fines
The speaker argues that renaming tar does not alter its substance and highlights a constitutional flaw in a section that doubles fines when a person refuses to convict themselves. He notes the prohibition against compelled self incrimination and doubts any statute duplicating fines for nonincriminating a citizen.
Substitute Rate Bill Reported In Senate Motion
Madison May 17 The railway commission bill is set as a Senate special order for tomorrow morning. Chairman Hatten moved, and the Senate adopted the program without dissent. A substitute bill was reported by the railroad committee to replace the earlier version but contains no radical changes. The substitute, already agreed upon, aims to avoid floor amendments by adopting verbal changes in committee. All amendments from McGillivray Rummel Stevens and others were referred to the committee, which unanimously decided to report the substitute as prepared.
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Madison
Railway Commission
Senate
Hatten
Railroad Committee
Stevens
Rummel McGilvay
Illivray
Rummel
Weven yachta delay start of 3000 mile race
May 17 New York Eight yachts entered for the 3000 mile race across the Atlantic for a 6000 prize from the German emperor. Start delayed until noon today as crews sheltered near Sandy Hook awaiting clearer weather. Reported conditions hint at further postponement with winds light and uncertain.
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York
Weven Yachta
Atlunkie Ocean
Geman
Ughor
Hari
Bold Street Robbery Hits Chicago Jewelry Store
Four men stormed the T D Lande Jewelry on West Madison in broad daylight May 17. One man with a revolver confronted owner T D Lande while others smashed the front window and dragged trays of watches and diamonds valued around $3 000 into an escape. Passersby were threatened as police were alerted.
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Chicago
T. D. Lande
Madison Street
Lande
National Electric Receiver in Milwaukee Bankruptcy Case
In Milwaukee on May 17 Judge Humphrey appointed John J. Bex as receiver for the National Bleeting company to protect creditors and keep the plant operating. The action aims to stabilize the business and facilitate continued operations during the insolvency process.
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Milwaukee
Miwaukee
Humphrey
United States District Court
John J. Bex
National Bleeting Company
Bepss
Woman Accused in Plot to Kill Husband for Insurance
Parkersburg West Virginia May 17. On May 8 at midnight masked men entered the home of Henry Blackshire at Brookville and shot him dead in the presence of his wife. Mrs Blackshire neighbors Robert McCloskey and Tands Trendricks are now in jail charged with complicity. Hendricks said he was at McCloskey's home days before and heard Mrs Blackshire offer McCloskey money to kill her husband so she could collect life insurance.
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Parkersburg
W. Va
New
Henry Blackshire
Brookville
Governor General Shot In Ufa Public Garden
Major General Sokolovsky governor general of the Ufa province was fired on several times and seriously wounded in the public garden during an entertainment. The assailant disappeared and Sokolovsky’s wife is believed to be dying.
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Agsasein
Ufa
Russla
Genergi Sokolovsky
Thames
Sokolovsky
Varnish Factory Fire in Chicago Destroys Major Plant
Fire at Armstrong Varnish Company plant on Ohio Street yesterday afternoon destroyed the main six story brick structure and annex. Loss estimated at 156000 dollars.
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Chicago
Armstrong Varnish Company
Ohio
Insurance Bills Engage Assembly in Early May Debate
Madison, May 17. Assembly debates strengthened the insurance department as three Bletcher bills moved to engrossment and third reading. Coffland and Warner sparred over salary provisions, arguing potential salaries could reach about 50,000 annually when fees are added. The Thayer residence district option bill died after a substantively altered substitute passed 38 to 37.
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Department of Insurance
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Coffland
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Warner
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Greenwood
Hagan
Helnicke
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T. Johnson
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McGregor
McKenzie
Marquardt
Matuler
Meyers
Perry
Fred Peterson
Pierron
Potter
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Roycraft
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Schaver
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Scott
Slight
Smelker
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Strealow
Tarrell
Thayer
Thomas
Ties
Turger
Wehrwelz
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Brooks
Carpenter
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Durland
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Hansen
Hoertung
Hulburt
Frank Johnson
Ledrina
Miller
Norcross
Ragalz
Reynolds
Szymarek
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State Parole Board of Prisoners
Chumber
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Iystems
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Heedie
Braddock
Chandler
Clausen
Dale
Burland
Bkern
Henry
Hulbnrt
Jerdes
Committee On Federal Relations
Committee On Education
Teachers’ County Institute Fund
Iona
Committee On
Connse
County Jang
Ing
Wisconsiniriver
Palieaa
Wil
Stevens Delay Rate Bill Sparks Railroad Commission Debate
Senators Stevens and Rummel offered amendments to the rate bill to reshape the railroad commission. Stevens proposed delaying operation until 1907 and creating three commissioners with staggered terms, while the present official would stay in place during the interim. The plan aims to delay reform and shift control to the governor only as terms expire, with nominations by petition.
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Madison
Stevens
Friends of the Will
Rummel
al Antée
Railroad Commission Amendments and Appointments Provisions
Amended provisions outline filling vacancies by appointment or election, terms start dates, oath timing, and general powers of the railroad commission. It specifies term lengths, succession rules, and eligibility, including a future 1999 and 1911 example, with final prohibition on pecuniary interest in railroads.
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Suvernor
Schule
Coroner Concludes Harrisburg Disaster Testimony
Harrisburg May 17 coroner jury testimony in the South Harrisburg disaster case ended. Witnesses said the freight train derailed after an air blast, the wrecked Cleveland Cincinnati Express crashed, and a freight car contained 20 000 pounds of low grade powder that exploded during the blaze.
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Harrisburg
South Harrisburg
Traced to Boy Thieves in La Crosse Case
In La Crosse Wisconsin on May 17 14 year old Guillaume pleaded guilty to six house and store breakings over recent weeks. He was sent to the Industrial school. Authorities said they needed more thieves to tackle the spree.
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le Crosse
Wis
Guillaume
Gemszs Condition Alarming Amid Havana Telegraphed Update
Havana May 17 The Governor of Santiaso telegraphed that General Mamimo Gower's condition is alarming. The report notes the seriousness of his health and ongoing concerns about his recovery.
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Havana
Santiaso
Mamimo Gower
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