Spooner Stays at Hore In Fight for La Follette Nomination
Wisconsin political page reports Sen A G Jones stating if La Follette is nominated and elected, he will go to the senate. The Stalwarts insist the contest is a fight to the end with no compromise, naming Spooner as a potential leader and framing the conflict as Republicanism versus La Follette.
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Northwestern
Milwaukee
Wis
Robert M. le Bollette
Joan C. Booner
United States
Senate
A. 30 Jones
Journal
Waukesha
la Follette
Iker
Bovll
Ike
Bob
Saly
League
la Follettte
Iwas
Janesville
Myn
Howard F. Bliss
Janesville Gazette
Republican
Die Germania
Spooner
Mr. Biss
John C. Bpooner
Roosevelt
McKinley
Wisconsin
St Paul Judges Won't Call Special Grand Jury
The district court judges declined to summon a special grand jury to probe alleged election frauds. Judge Britt said the regular grand jury must be drawn fifteen days before sitting and its venire lasts twelve days, so delaying to May 6 would waste time. After consensus, the request was denied.
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Cy Associated Press
St. Paul
Minn
District Court
Britt
Potato prices jump to one dollar in Chicago market
Chicago April 24. Prices of potatoes have jumped to 1 per bushel in the Chicago Wholesale market, up thirteen cents since Saturday. This is the highest price since August, when the product sold at 1.25.
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Chicago
Candy Makers Meet in Chicago Confectioners Club Gathering
Members of the United Confectioners club opened their annual meeting in Chicago on April 24. Attendees denied any action toward forming a union or collective group.
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Associated Prem
Chicago
United Confectioners' Club
Trum
Queen Is Worse Bulletin From Castle Loo Bays
The Hague reports a morning bulletin from Castle Loo Bays noting Queer Wilhelming’s tempera ture remains satisfactory and nourishment is sufficient. An afternoon bulletin says a recurrence of high temperature shows ongoing care is still required.
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Associated Press
the Hague
Caatte Loo
Wilhelming
Castle Loo
In the Event of War The New Combine Brings Problems
London reports the admiralty weighing ship subsidies and rights in wartime. Secretary Hugh O Forster said a committee will study future subsidy agreements and preemption or hire rights. The Cunard line’s stance and implications for foreign flags are discussed. A papal mission talk, dockers strike, and Madrid incident are noted.
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Associated Press
London
House of Commons
The
Admiralty
Hugh O. Arnold Forster
White Star
Cunard
Atlantic
Arnold- Forster
Papal
Rome
Vatican
United States
Philippines
Sioux Falls
Thomas O'Gorman
Pope
Revolvers In Court: Kentucky Trial Pause Cleared Courtroom
In Frankfort on April 24 Judge Cantrill halted the Howard trial and cleared the room after reports that several witnesses were armed in the courthouse. Spectators were searched on reentry by the sheriff and deputies as calm returned outside. In St Paul the next day, Harry R. Davis pleaded guilty to first degree grand larceny for embezzling 1500 from Travellers Insurance. sentence postponed after damaging admissions surfaced during testimony.
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Kentucky
Associated Press
Frankfort
Cantrill
St. Paul
Minn
Harry R. Davis
Travélera’ Insurance Company
Italo American Commercial Syndicate Formed in Delaware
The Italo American Commercial syndicate with 5 million dollars capital was incorporated in Dover to secure contracts for government building projects. West Superior and Pittsburgh capitalists are among the incorporators whose names are withheld.
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Associated Preset
Dover
Del
West Superior
Wis
Pittsburg
Draper Granted One Year Leave With Pay At Illinois University
Trustees of the University of Illinois meet in Chicago and grant President A S Draper a one year leave of absence with full pay after his recent serious injury in a Champaign run away incident. Vice President Birrell will assume leadership during the president’s absence.
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Chicago University
Woy Associatea Press
Chicago
University of Illinore
A.S. Draper
Draper
Champaign
Birrell
Wisconsin Electric Line In La Crosse Ordered Formed
An article of incorporation for the La Crosse and Black River Falls Railway Company was filed today with the secretary of state. Prominent La Crosse capitalists organize the line to connect La Crosse with Black River Falls, fifty miles to the northeast, using electric traction. capital stock priced at 75,000 dollars.
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Associated Prenn
la Crosse
Wis
la Crosse and Black River Falls
la Croare
Black Hiver Falls
Here
Creed of Hoosiers in Indiana Republican Platform
The Indiana Republican convention in Indianapolis adopts a platform endorsing the gold standard, protective tariffs, and Roosevelt era policies. It mourns McKinley and Harrison, praises the administration, supports Cuba, the Philippines, and China policies, and pledges loyalty to Roosevelt with calls for strong immigration laws and anti trust measures. The ticket selections proceed by acclamation for several offices with ballots for state officers, including state auditor and attorney general.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Beveridge
Resolutions Committee
Charles J. Everett
New Albany
Philadelphia
Indiana
Wiliam McKinley
Republic
Benjamin Harrison
Goldier
Harrison
James A. Mount
Union
Commonwealth
Roosevelt
Cuba
United States
Republic of Cuba
Philippine Islands
Philippines
Islands
Wie
Troovevelt
Legat
Ixzbor
Atlantic
Pacific
Congress
Mexico
Spain
China
Damanda
Durbin
Pantel BE. Storms
la Fayette
Supreme Court
John H. Gillett
Hammond
Appellate Court
W. D. Hobinson
Princeton
William J. Henry
Rushville
James D. Black
Daniel W. Comstock
Richmond
Wiley
Fowler
Frank S. Roby
Auburn
B. F. Johnson
W. O H. Blatchley
Indianapo
Senator Money Knifes Conductor Over Fare at Capitol
In a dispute over car fare near the capitol, Senator Money of Mississippi cut conductor O H Shaner in the right hand. Police report says injury not serious. Money boarded wrong car trying to reach a depot for Baltimore. Shaner wrestled with Money for the knife as passengers tried to eject him. Money then missed his train and returned to duties at the capitol. Also, Senator Clark of Montana faced speed-law claims after a senate annex visit. he denied exceeding twelve miles per hour, promising to bring chauffeur to court.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Capitol
Senator Money
Mississippi
O. H. Shaner
Baltimore
Senator Clark
Montana
Senate
Menasha Seeks Appleton Knitting Plant Rebuild in City
Menasha Business Men's Association pursues rebuilding the Appleton Knitting plant in Menasha after a recent fire. The firm settled with Ingur-Acce companies. while rebuild cost is undetermined, local leaders anticipate incentives to relocate the plant here. The offer includes the TuchseNever and Schiegel Milling site on the waterpower as a potential rebuilt location.
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Menasha
Wis
Appleton Knitting Company
Morgan and Hill Ties Fuel Steamship Merger Talks
New York April 24 A Morgan led steamship combination denies reports pressuring them to absorb Compagnie Generale Trans Atlantique. Negotiations with the French line exist but have not reached public discussion. Speculation ties Pacific Steamship lines controlled by J J Hill to closer relations, signaling a broader world steamship network affecting trans continental railways.
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Associated Press
New York
International Steamship Combination
J. P. Morgan
Compagnie
Trans Atlantique
Mr. Morgan
J. J. Hill
Trans-Continental
Morgan and Hill Intereata
Dynamite For Bodies At Pittsburg Ruins Search
Cairo reports divers and weekers pushed up the river to the Pittsburg ruins to recover bodies as the river falls and dynamiting begins. Eight year old Agnes Granates, daughter of Mr and Mrs Paul Granate, died Wednesday night from illness and will be buried tomorrow at St Vincent’s Church Oregon.
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Ananciated Press
Cairo
Pittsburg
Benun
Mise
Agnes Granates
Paul Granaten
Il Neas
Sa Vincents
Oregon
Senate passes bills and treaty details with Colombia
In Washington on April 24 the senate passed bills from the Judiciary committee to remedy clerical defects in extinct territorial court naturalizations. A Proctor resolution urged War Department reports on the Buffalo-Crozer gun carriage. Bills authorize juror and witness fees, funding for a Washington public records hall with 1 million dollars, cemetery extension funds, bonds for Indian Territory waterworks and schools, and new public buildings in Crookston Minnesota and Kingston North Carolina. A Colombia treaty sets six mile wide canal strip ceded to the United States with perpetual lease terms, tax exemptions, and U.S. protection rights. Colombia retains annual compensation terms, with 7 million dollars paid on ratification and 14 years of no payments before a five-member board sets future yearly sums.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Senate
Judiciary Committee
Proctor
Vermont
Secretary of War
Department
United States
Wyominy
City of
Washington
Loudon Park National Cemetery
Baltimore
Crookston
Minn
Kingston
HOUSE
Colombia
May
Concha
Panama Company
Settlement near in Winnebago paper mill strike at Neenah
Developments indicate a near settlement of the Winnebago paper mill workers strike after a conference involving W L Davis and Paper Workers union president Carr. Kaukauna terms reportedly granted drew conflicting claims from both sides, with Davis wavering on return under shared concessions. Fire destroyed C W Nelson residence, value $1200 insured. Council sidewalks committee met with no major business.
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Northwestern
Neenah
Wis
W. L. Davis
Winnebago Paper Ralls
Carr
Paper Workers’ Union
George A. Joel- Benson
Frank Mace
Christol Kurtz
Winnebago Mills
Devis
Kaukauna
Thilmany Paper Company
W. T. Davis
Winnebago Paper Company
Davis
Thilmany Company
Hamilton
Eai ‘Claire
Policy note outlines coming season committee plan
The committee details policy for the coming season with field meets ranked by Seymour and Ripon High schools in local arrangements.
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Seymour
Ripon
Practical Joker Killed In Chicago Fire Incident
Practical joke ends in tragedy as Edward Miller orders men to raise a fake cry for a prank. A revolver is drawn by John P. Brown, a housemate and friend, fatally shooting the supposed thief. Both men had shared a home at 108 South Peoria street for months.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Edward Miller
John P. Brown
South Peoria Street
Veterans in Line at Dallas Confederate Reunion
In Yyanas Texas on April 24 veterans of the Confederate armies paraded through Dallas, greeted by cheering crowds as Major General Van Sandt led the march. Delegations from Virginia Tennessee Forest Cavalry Dallas artillery Trans Mississippian Missouri Arkansas Indian Territory Oklahoma Territory Pacific and Northwest divisions followed, with Sons of Confederate Veterans behind. Denver Daughters of the Revolution met and discussed amendments during their annual session led by President Adelie Sterling of New Jersey.
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Associated Press
Yyanas
Tex
Dallas
May
Austin
van Sandt
Porade
Gordon
Rim
Virginia
Tennessee
Forest Cavalry Corps
Dallas Artillery
Trans-Mississinp
Missouri
Arkansas
Indian Territory
Okahoma
Territory
Pacific Division
Northwest Division
Texas
Sons of Confederate Veterans
Daughters OF Revolution
Denver
Col
Daughters of the Revolution
Adelie Sterding
New Jersey
State Society
Tugboat Strike Halts Great Lakes Freight Operations
Chicago and lake ports report a midnight strike by Great Lakes Tug Company firemen and deckhands led by Archie Vaulquet. About 4000 workers and 100 tugs idle as 15 fleets halt ore and grain movement. Escanaba also joins in sympathy action affecting regional tug crews.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Great Lakes Towing Company
Archie Vaulquet
Deckhands
Firemen's Association
Duluth
Great Lakes Company
Tug Trust
Vallanet
Escanaba
Milwaukee
Wis
A_ Journal
Mich
Hnemen
Injunction Won't Stand In Philadelphia Baseball Fight
Ban Johnson, president of the American League, arrived in Philadelphia and said a permanent injunction against the Jets is unlikely. He noted the league will not interfere, clubs will defend their rights, and La Jol or other National League players may align with the American League team after full review.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Ban Johnson
American Baseball League
Shibe
American League
Joneson
Lx Jets
la Jole
National City Expands Capital Stock to 25 Million
The National City Bank of New York directors recommended increasing capital from 10 million to 25 million. New stock of 153.0 shares will be offered to shareholders at 14, creating an additional 7.5 million surplus and boosting total surplus to 15 million.
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Associated Preas
New York
National City Bank of New York
Stone Update From Water Town Reported No Change
Milwaukee April 21 Lieut Gov Jeme Stone showed no improvement morning condition similar to last night with little nourishment intake noted. Andrew Jackson and wife return home from Florida this evening, according to a special to The Evening Whenansin.
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Northwestern
Milwaukee
Wis
Whenansin
Watertown
Jeme Stone
Nate Famil
Fires Leave Towns In Ashes And Homeless
Fire at Martenville Forest county destroys about 430 buildings. Loss nearly 300000 with only 50000 insured. About half the town in ashes and 600 people homeless. Oskaloosa Fremont fire destroys three quarters of business district. Estimated loss 25000 with 1000 insured. Craghaon Louieville fire damages 250000 to 300000, 21 buildings burned including St Stephen Catholic property. Red Oak Des Moines block fire totals 225000 with 60000 insured.}
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Clarion
Martenville
Forest County
Iowa
Oskaloosa
Fremont
Louieville
N. Y
Craghaon
St. Stephen's Catholic Society
Turtle's Hotel
St. Stephen Society
Iowa City
Des Moines
Red Oak
Houghton
Engagement Denied in Neenah Shooting Case
Neenah April 24 Dr C O Hansen remains in satisfactory condition his attacker Charles Gaffney claims self defense but Dr Hansen and others say jealousy over a divorce motive drove the incident Miss Agnes Kellett denies engagement to Hansen and says her life was threatened by Gaffney Elks plan to hire Oshkosh attorney John Kluwin to prosecute Gaffney for the murder attempt
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Neenah
Wis
C. O. Hansen
McMardhle
Hangen
Gaffney
Gafffney
Dr. Hansen
Tell
Miss Kellett
Billy
Agnes Kellett
Charles Gaffney
Hansen
Hansen. Miss Kellett
Mr. Hansen
Eaton
Oshkosh
Mamie Groth
ELKS
Lodge of Elks of
Brake Beam Trust Forms Across Nations
Detroit promoters Berry Brothers plan a 3,000,000 capital brake beam trust to be incorporated in New Jersey with headquarters in New York. Chicago’s E B Leigh and G S Burkhardt, A S Waycott of St Louis, and reps from Sterling-Morth Scranton Kewaunes and other brake beam firms are listed among would be organizers.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Detroit
Evening Post
Berry Brothers of
Monarch
New Jersey
New York
E. B. Leigh
G. S. Burkhardt
National Hollow Brake Beam Company of
Chicare Railway Equipment Company
A. 5. Waycott
St. Louis
Damascus
Sterlin-Morth Brake Beam Company
Scranton
Kewaunes
Universal
Weather Forecast Fragments for Wisconsin Area
Fragmentary weather note indicates fair and warmer conditions for the state with increasing winds. Night forecast shows partly cloudy skies in western portions with warmer temperatures and variable winds. No clear date or precise data, but general trend toward milder Friday conditions.
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Hore
Whitehead
Stelwarts
Mr. Whitehead
Republican Party
Jennigan
Nelsow
Eighth
W. A. Gordon
Northern Hospital For the Insane
A. G. Nelson
Wauonaca
Davidson
Babcock
Lancaster
Win
Joseph W. Babcock
Third District
Padcock
Wepapre Rohl
England
Rina
Copenhagen
Christian
Waldear
Madrid
Saury
Jhat
Packers
Wilmington
American Packing Association
Delaware
Wisconsin Electric Line
Black River Falls
Frank Marlin
Lebanon
David Sherrick
Noblesville
James R. Henry
Gosport
Frank Doran
la Porte
Enry
Sherrick
Martin
Doran
Henry
Sherrox
N.C. Hill
Bloomington
Jacob Joel
Crawfordsville
Thomes Milliken
New Castle
John Dyer
Him
Miliken
Dyer
Joel
Hill
Atorney
Charles W. Miller
Goshen
Merrit Moores
Griffith Bean
Grant County
Martin’ W. Fields
Business Men's Association
Edurt
Appleton Knitting Co
Pacific Lines Too
Victima
Winnebago Paper
Benew
Practical Joker
Man Ne
General Gordon
Jtugboat
National
Stone
Andrew Jackson
Floride
Pennsylvania
Mine Kellett
Dr.Hassen
Oabkosk
Brake Beam Trust
Rives
Sete Leneth
Monty
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