Farm Crops 70 Break Record in Outlook Report
Madison reports a favorable farm outlook with conditions up from 1912 and a potential record break for crop yields. The state board notes better winter wheat, alfalfa, and clover conditions, with higher hay and corn retention on farms, and farm labor wages averaging $31 to $42 monthly.
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Madison
James AC. Mackenzie
Sueroluty
State Board of Ag Culture
Mas
Terry F
Umaing
Wisconsin
Solons On Home Stretch Maiden Session Delays
After twenty weeks of sitting the legislature is near final action. The Senate and Assembly have introduced numerous bills and 120 job resolutions. Of 220 measures sent to the governor for approval, 267 have been enacted, 19 recalled and seven vetoed. Committees show cleanups with few unreported bills.
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Joint Committee
Badgers Lose in Track Meet at Champaign
The Wisconsin Badgers were defeated by the University of Illinois squad in a dual track meet held at Champaign. Wisconsin won events in pole vault shot put and hammer throw, but Illinois secured the overall victory with stronger performances across events.
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Badgers
Madisone
University of Wisconsin
University of Honig
Champaign
Badger
Wisconsin
Prisoner Shot at in Milwaukee County Jail
Vincent L Teev wine a smoke inspector visited the jail and fired two shots at a prisoner named Alex Greaves. Teevant was disarmed and arrested after the incident.
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Milwaukeea
Vincent L. Teewine
Alex. Greaves
Teevant
Pioneer Sawmil Burned in Rockum Fire Loss
A fire destroyed the Kay sawmill at Rockum, causing extensive loss in Pelee County. The mill was established in 1867 by C. A. Huwe and S. Fox, with the blaze triggering aid and preliminary investigations by local officials.
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Bilhina
Rockum
Pelee County
C. A. Huwe
S. 4. Fox
Disastrous electrical storm hits Tomah area
A severe electrical storm in eastern Monroe county caused thousands of dollars in damage. Numerous farm and city buildings were struck by lightning and damaged, with bright flashes reported across the area.
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Tomah
Monroe County
Publication of Japanese California protest and U S reply planned
Washington May 17 The American reply to Japanese protests against California alien legislation is ready for transmission to the Japanese embassy. Publication in both countries is being arranged with Governor Johnson’s signing of the bill as a potential trigger. The situation hinges on Japanese public reception and the Japanese government’s response.
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Dohman
Washington
California
United States
Bryan
Ambasacor Ahinda
Johnson
Bryan Felta
Japan
George W. Guthrie
Pittsburgh
Tokio
State Department
The
Mikado
Chinda
It $9
Breese Seeks Pardon After Long War On Jail Term
Willam B. Breese, an Asheville banker convicted of conspiracy to defraud the bank he presided, has been granted more time to file evidence with Attorney General McReynolds supporting his pardon bid. Indicted in 1897 and convicted in 1909, Breese endured six trials and appeals but never served a day. former President Taft earlier refused a pardon.
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Warakington
Tno
Willam B. Breese
Asheville
N. C
McReynolds
Breese
Taft
Bir
Wealthy Winfield banker convicted of cigar thefts
Grant Stafford vice president of a Winfield bank, one of the town's wealthiest men, was found guilty by a jury on five counts charging cigar thefts from local dealers. Testimony said he took more cigars than he paid for on seven occasions, asking a grocer for three cigars for a dollar while the clerk was momentarily turned away.
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Wipfield
Kan
Grant Stefford
Winfield
Stafford
Galesman
Rebel Woodmen End Meet
Springfield May 17 The insurgent Woodmen convention adjourned after electing officers. President James Y Beghtol Hastinga Neb vice president Smith Springfield Ill secretary Jerry Hooper Tegumesh Okla treasurer John Schonll Maquoketa.
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Springfield
James Y. Begthot
Hastinga
Neb
Receiver Named for Big Realty Concern in Chicago
In Chicago May 1, the federal district court appointed the Chicago Title and Trust Company as receiver for the Realty Realization Company, a $3,000,000 land concern once led by Clinton S. Woolfolk of Evanston. Woolfolk was killed March 27 when a shotgun exploded at his home. Coroner verdicts ranged from accidental death to open verdict, with later hearings yielding a divided jury. Creditors claim liabilities exceed $2,000,000 while the company disputes insolvency. Allegations cite ultra extravagant operating costs including a $450 monthly auditor.
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Chivago
Federal District Court
Chicago Title and Trust Company
Realty Realization Company
Land Corporation
Clinton 5
Woolfolk
Evanston, al
Tharesere
Taly
Denies a monopoly exists in steel industry
New York May 16 James A Farrell president of United States Steel testified at the federal inquiry to dissolve the corporation as an illegal combination. He said prices were governed solely by market conditions and that unchanged prices for long periods did not prove a lack of competition, except in the minds of theorists and economists.
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New York
James A. Farrell
United States Steel Corporation
Testi Red
Lesring
Child Welfare Conference Opens in Boston at Copley Plaza
Boston may 36 governor and city officials welcome attendees as the National Congress of Mothers and Parent-Teacher Association hold their seventeenth annual child welfare conference at the Copley Plaza hotel. Bishop Lawrence of Heaton offered the invocation and Mrs Frederick Schoff delivered the national president s annual address.
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Boston
Massachusetts
National Congress of Mothers and Parent-Teachate Association
Copley Plaza Hotel
Lawrence of Heaton
Frederick Schoff
Three Boys Drowned As Sailboat Capsizes Near Bay Point
In Toledo on May 15 three boys drowned when a sailboat they rode capsized in Lake Erie near Bay Point after a sudden break wind. Survivors Len Pheat fourteen Thomas Pheat sixteen and Arthur Benare eleven were lost as bodies remained missing while John Besare the oldest in the party escaped.
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Toledo
Gare
Courth
Lake Erle
Bay Point
Gma
Len Pheat
Thomas Pheat
Arthur Benare
John Besare
Buya Phone Firm at Auction in Washington Pa
E T Norton broker of Wheeling West Virginia offered the Nantong Telephone Company of Pennsylvania at public auction here under a court order to satisfy a mortgage securing $200000 bonds.
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Washington
E.T. Norton
Wheeling
W. Va
Natong Telephone Company of
Pennsylvania
Three States Probe Explosions After Wave of Attacks
Explosions of dynamite and powder across western Pennsylvania Maryland and West Virginia last week have caused numerous deaths and injuries with extensive property damage. A joint investigation by the three states is urged as attempts to blow up trains and dozens of kilns and magazines continue to heighten anxiety among workers and residents.
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Segan
Insburgh
Pennsylvania
Maryland
West Virginia
Sunshine Coal and Coke Company
Masonwwa
Consolidated Coal Company
Eckhart
Brownsville Uniontown
Leckrohe
Monongahela
Cameron Powder Company
Parkersourg
Uehing
Ons
Collier’s
W. Va
Hearings Blocked On Tariff Bill In Senate Fight
Washington May 17 The Penrose La Follette motion to set hearings on the Toddywood tariff bill failed 41 to 56 In the debate senators La Follette Smoot Gallinger Jones and Clark of Wyoming opposed Democratic secret conferences while several Democrats supported the motion with mixed party votes.
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Washington
de Sécale Floxnce Committee
Renadell and
Thornton
Louisiana
Poindexter
la Follette
Smoot
Gallinger
Jones
Clark
Wyoming
Stmimons
Georgia
Walsh
James
Thaw Testifies On Bribery Plot To Free Him
Harry K Thaw testified as the first witness in the bribery trial of An dut alleging an attempted bribery to secure his release from Matteawan Asylum for the Insane for twenty thousand dollars. He said John W Russell then superintendent of the asylum guided him to the floor and urged release. Thaw said he refused the escape plan because he doubted its legality and remained committed after his second murder trial in 1908.
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New York
Harry K. Thaw
Matteawan Aylum For
Andut
Mew
John W. Russell
Russell
Thaw
Ranford White
Robbers Grab $1000 in Gems at Diamond District
Two masked burglars gagged Henry Bartel, a watchman at 2 Maiden Lane, tied him in a vacant room and walked off with a thousand dollars in gem jewels from Sigmund Kohn's office above. Bartel freed himself an hour later and raised the alarm.
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New York
Henry Bartel
Maiden Lane
Sigmund Kohn
Rema
Bartel
Badgers Beaten by Illini in Intercollegiate Championship
In Champaign Illinois on May 17 the West Intercollegiate conference qualifier featured Illinois and Wisconsin track squads. Illinois defeated Wisconsin 74 to 52 to win the championship.
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Chatopaign
University of Imoly
University of Wisconsin
Illinois
Winois
Wisconsin
President Huerta Faces Formal Charges in Mexico City
May 17 report says Gen Victoriano Huerta provisional president of Mexico is accused by Herberta Hurren of conspiracy usurpation and assassination. Barron in New York City. charges read in the chamber of deputies executive session and a committee will report to the house. Manuel Calero met Huerta about a presidential bid amid circulating Independent revelations on party influence in Washington.
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Mexico City
Victoriano Muerta
Herberta Hurren
Madero
United States
Barron Ia
New York City
Chamber of Deputies
Barron
Manuel Calure
Washington
Huerta
General Huerta
Independent
Jam Fo
Bernhardt Receives Laurel Wreath at Palace Theater
The French actress Sarah Bernhardt was presented with a gold and silver laurel wreath by American actors as a token of esteem. The ceremony followed her matinee at the Palace Theater with many prominent theatrical figures and the audience in attendance, invited by Daniel Wrotman.
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New York
Sarah Bernhardt
Actors of
America
Palace Theater
Mme. Berghardt
Yecres
Daniel Wrotman
Dark Horse Chosen Moderator By Northern Presbyterian Assembly
In Auania Gi on May 16 the Northern Presbyterian general assembly elected Rev. John W. Stone of Chicago moderator by a large majority after Christian leaders conceded the nomination of a so called non political candidate. The selection followed heated debates over ecclesiastical politics and broke the earlier lines of faction.
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John W Stone
Chicago
Northern Presbyterian General Assembly
Auania
General Assembly
Northern Presbyterian Church
John W. Stone
Doctor Stone
John KR. King
Moumouth
Panic Injures Many as Wild West Tent Collapses in Lancaster
A thunderstorm blew down the big tent of a Wild West show in Lancaster causing a panic. Many audience members were injured or killed as poles ropes and canvas collapsed during the collapse. Several broncho busters ropers were performing in the arena when it fell.
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Lancaster
Michigan lawmakers adjourn after passing 382 new laws
Lansing May 16 The Michigan legislature officially adjourned sine die after passing 382 new laws and resolutions. Sixty nine take effect immediately as welfare and appropriation measures, while remaining laws activate ninety days after final adjournment.
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Lansing
Mich
Michigan
Sing Die
United Fruit Inquiry Trial Proceedings Update
After examining more than fifty witnesses the federal grand jury in New York has been considering indicting United Fruit Company as a monopolistic combination. The panel has excused a subset from further appearances as the inquiry continues.
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United Fruit Inquiry Halls
New York
Federal Grand Jury
United Fruit Company
Wea
Cal
Tornado tolling Seward Neb and surrounding towns
A destructive tornado formed in Seward county Nebraska on May 16, hitting Tomare May r, McCool Junction and Seward. It killed at least 17 people and injured about 40, with heavy property losses estimated around 1 000 000 across towns. Wires and telephones down between Omaha and Denver hampered casualty counts. authorities patrolled to prevent looting as residents sought tornado shelters.
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Omsht
Neb
Seward
Aaega
Tomare
McCool Junction
SirCool Junction
William Hassinger
W. Edmunnds
David Hoover
Samual Crim
August Schultz
Erma Schultz
August Schults
David Imlay
W. Wasserman
McCook
Thomas
Reardan
al Seward
Tha T Crashle
Tamara
Denver
Omaha
Cellara
Indictments Hit Four Railroads and Coal Company
East St Louis federal grand jury charges allege rebating and discrimination across sixty three counts against the Vandalia Cleveland Cincinnati Chicago & St Louis Chicago Indiana Southern Grand Trunk and O Gara Carl company. Potential penalties range from 1000 to 20000 dollars per count, totaling up to 1 280 000 dollars.
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St. Louis
Indiepmanta
Aixty
Asavnet
East St. Louis
Vandalia
Cleveland, Sineinnati
Chicago & St. Louia
Big Your
Chicago, Indiana & Southern
Grand ‘Trunk Railroad
O'Gara Carl Company
Elk
Rioters Clash as Street Car Strike Sparks Two Injured
In Cincinnati on May 17 mounted police moved into Government and Fountain squares as about 10 000 people faced off. Two boys were hurt and many men arrested after a strikebreaker struck Charles Gibbs aged sixteen on Vine and Clifton. The attacker was arrested.
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Cincinnati
Charles Gibbs
Lehigh Valley Railways Adopts Telephone Dispatch
The Lehigh Valley railroad has begun dispatching all trains by telephone and will soon eliminate telegraph instruments for train dispatch and company business. After three years of tests, management says telephone transmission proved superior to telegraph for operations and transactions.
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Lehigh Valley Railroad
Winioo
New York
Lehign Valley Railroad
Lehigh Valley
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Congress of Mothers and Parent Teachers Association
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Ite
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Jllini
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Court of St. James
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Attore
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