Wiley Defies Accusers in Benzoate of Soda Case
The House investigation into Dr. Wiley and the Department of Agriculture reveals alleged jealousies and a possible conspiracy to oust Wiley. Critics suggest Solicitor McCabe altered court copies to align with the department on benzoate of soda, risking public trust in Wilson's agency and prompting calls for unity or removal of resistant officials.
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Wisconsin Ginseng Growers Elect New Officers
At the Wisconsin Ginseng Growers association convention in Milwaukee on August 12, M. G. Eberlein of BStawano was reelected president, Dr. W. Barnes of Stanley named vice president, and H. J. Steeps of Rice Lake chosen secretary-treasurer. PF. W. Krier of antigo resigned. Executive committee members include Dr. T. EB. Loope Eureka and J. K Neete.
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Wausaugaya
Wisconsin Ginseng Growers’ Association
M. G. Eberlein
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W. Barnes
Stanley
H. J. Steeps
Rice Lake
PF. W. Krier
Antigo
T. EB. Loope
Eureka
M. G.eberlein
Fant
Amigo
J. K Neete
Trustees approve changes at Wisconsin Veterans Home meeting
At the Wisconsin Veterans Home in Waupaca on August 12 the trustees held a meeting. Dr W H Mann resigned as trustee of the last ten years and as vice president. Capt J P Rundle of Milwaukee was elected vice president and H C of Green Bay was elected trustee replacing Dr Mann. All trustees except Phil Cheek attended.
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Phil Cheek
Judge Charles Webb Dies at 78 in Wisconsin
Special to The Northwestern reports Judge Charles Webb, seventy eight, a veteran jurist of Wisconsin, has died. His long tenure included presiding over major cases in Grand Rapids and nearby counties, leaving a mark on state judiciary.
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Veteran judge Webb dies after long public service
The Judicial Circuit Court veteran Webb died today from general debility after twenty eight years on the bench. He held multiple state offices and was a notable candidate for United States senator in 1805, losing after a lengthy contest to Robert M. La Follette. In Des Moines, Steward Roodrell, forty five, former head of Iowa's insurance department and later a Chicago insurance executive, died last night.
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United States
Robert M. la Folletts
Ted Iowan
Des Moines
Steward Roodrell
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Chicago
Appleton Auto Crash Injures Four Residents
Four Appleton youths escaped death in an accident on the state road near College Avenue when the car veered into a deep ditch and rolled over. Emma Jahnke suffered a severe fracture, Frieda Jahnke and George Heuler were hurt, while Charles Hammer escaped with injuries. Frieda Jahnke was pinned but survived with minor injuries. Emma Jahnke and Mina Jahnke were among the injured. Passenger blame centers on a passing vehicle driven by Mr Spreeman of Greenville as the car ahead allegedly blocked the passing lane.
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Emma Jahnke
Frieda Jahnke
George Heuler
Charles Hammer
Freida Jahnke
Minma Jahnke
Fleule
Spreeman
Greenville
Wisconsin men profit on giant timber sale
Henry Swart and G A Mitcheson, Wisconsin lumbermen, returned from San Francisco with a record timber deal. They sold 500 million feet of redwood timber on Elk river Humboldt County to H J Beatty and E D Conally of San Francisco for the G W Mooper company. The price is unannounced but rumored between 750000 and 1600000 dollars. The timber was bought twelve years ago by Marinette men, yielding a large profit margin.
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Henry Swart
G.A. Mitcheson
San Francisco
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G. W. Mooper Company
Camorra Trial Sees Defense Lawyer Opposed by Crowd
At Viterbo on August 13 Associated Press reports Alessander Lioy, defense attorney in the Castellamare Camorra case, faced an unfriendly demonstration. Grimaldi testified Lioy bribed him to bear false witness against Tomasso Deangelis as part of the murder cover story involving priest Vitozzi and others.
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New Jersey congressman Henry Co. Lowdenslager dies at 59
Henry C. Lowdenslager, a ten time elected representative from New Jersey's First District and former secretary of the Republican Congressional Campaign Committee, died at his Paulsboro home at 10:30 AM after a prolonged illness. He had suffered emplication of diseases and typhoid fever, ending a long illness. He served in Congress across multiple terms and led campaign efforts for three cycles.
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Big International Aviation Meet Opens Despite Rain
Chicago officials and aviators prepared for the International meet despite rain and muddy grounds. Thirty five top pilots from the U S and Europe aimed for $80 000 in prizes with races, endurance, accuracy and passenger contests. Weather threatened flights but organizers expected daily events and records to be challenged.
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Two Oil Inspectors Die in Wisconsin
In Madison on August 12 the Department of Inspection of Illuminating Oil reports two fatalities in its field staff within the past month. Deputy Ambrose Cook of Malden Rock and Robert Denamore of Hudson, both in nearby counties and both soldiers aged sixty-seven and sixty-eight, died within weeks of each other. Deputy C. L. Graham of Burlington is seriously ill. Louis Bragan is temporarily appointed to the vacancy left by Denamore. The Wisconsin Traction Light Power Company is assessed at 1,150,000 with taxes and municipal shares detailed. Eastern Wisconsin Railway & Light Company assessment at 775,600 with its corresponding tax figures also listed.
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Department of Inspection of Illuminating Oila
Ambrose Cook
Malden Rock
Robert Denamore
Hudson
C. L. Graham
Burlington
Louis Bragan
Densmore
Wisconsin Traction, Light, Heat & Power
Astern Wisconsin Railway & Light Company
Third Janesville Storm Sparks Widespread Damage
A Journal report from Janesville describes a violent electrical storm that struck soon after midnight. Lightning hit the home of J A McDonough, blasting through the house and scattering apples in halves as if cut by a knife, and narrowly missing a kerosene lamp. The event, the third such storm in 24 hours, puzzled residents and left local nerves rattled.
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Negro Educators Gather for National Association Opening
Denver August 12 Address by Governor Shafroth and Acting Mayor Robertson open the second annual convention of the National Negro Educational Association. Difficulty securing rooms for over a thousand delegates eased by temporary hotels and restaurants set aside for delegates restricted by color.
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Pope Nears Recovery As Doctors Predict Ten Days
Rome reports the pope’s condition improved at noon with slightly elevated temperature and stronger poll, though gouty knee pain persists. He spoke with Cardinal Merry Del Val urging a villa retreat, while doctors forecast recovery within ten days and noted storm-related discomfort.
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Carnegie had plums as steel probes smile in hearing
The U S Steel inquiry adjourned to October 16 after talks on structuring steel production and trust mechanisms. J P Morgan’s past options and Carnegie’s influence are discussed as witnesses recount corporate maneuvers and a dramatic plum-pudding metaphor. Melville Stone seeks hearing clarifications.
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Tatticton
Seidel Addresses Social Democrats at Milwaukee Conference
Milwaukee August 12 mayor Seidel condemned capitalist powers’ actions against the Social Democratic Partei. He said city government is a machine aiding workers and blamed capitalists for state legislation altering police jurisdiction. Walter J. Millard from Columbus predicted a national wave for the party. Delegates present at the opening session viewed the event with guarded optimism.
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Mrs Reese Again in Jail in Iola News
Ella Reese, jailed after four days for contempt in a city rock pile case, was pardoned by Mayor Bollinger and released but re-arrested following Judge Smeltzer’s protest. She again faces contempt charges for allegedly failing to appear as a witness at a trial.
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Fall From Window Fatal In Milwaukee
Arthur N Fitzsimmons was instantly killed early this morning after falling from a third story window in Milwaukee. He had suffered a brain congestion from injuries sustained about three weeks ago during a vacation.
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Wisconsin man reports death of Randolph man in Everett
A telegram from Grand Rapids informs John Betl Jr of Milwaukee that his father in law James R Crotteau of Randolph died suddenly in Everett Washington while visiting relatives. The message came to Betl who was visiting relatives in Milwaukee.
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Wisconsin Exedal
Grand Rapids
John Bet! Jr
James R. Crotteau
Randolph
Everett, Wash
Oshkosh News Byte: Miscellaneous City Items Highlighted
A fragmented local page notes varied items from dairy topics and fashion to theater, water supply, farming notes, a found picture, and an automotive entry. Mentioned are Oshkosh industrial notes and scattered city notices with partial headlines and brief references.
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Stock Market Open Slips as Traders See Weakness Reign
U S stock market opened with notable weakness across major issues. Prices drifted lower with Union Pacific moving from 170 to 165, as capital flowed away and demand remained scarce across the higher grade shares.
Conviction Report From Milwaukee Court Case
A Northwestern special from Janesville notes Charles Johnson was arrested after an alleged attempted assault on a four year old boy named Deii Adonis. In court he pleaded guilty and faced further proceedings as the names appeared miswritten in the chaotic report.
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No Woman May Act as Inspector of Illuminating Rolls
Madison Wis Aug 12 no woman may act as inspector of illuminating rolls in this state per the attorney general ruling today Governor McGovern has called another meeting of the state board of public affairs for Tue Aug 24 to further consider the public economy program outlined at the first meeting two weeks ago
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Congress Daily Log Shows Debates and Delays on Treaties and Elections
The session opened at noon with the Cotton bill under consideration and an ordered probe of election practices. Debates covered arbitration treaties with Britain and France, a direct senate election measure postponed, and a proposed national monetary commission’s discontinuance. House business saw wool hearings, a death notice for Rep Low Menslager, and adjournment until Monday.
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Showers and Wars Sun Day Forecas t Aug 12
Fragmentary weather note mentions showers and sun with rising forecast for August 12. Source is unreadable but indicates a daily forecast snippet. Entities: none clearly identifiable.
Senate Votes Action on Stephenson Investigation
The Senate approved a resolution directing the Committee on Privileges and Elections to investigate charges against Isaac Stephenson, Wisconsin senator. The panel may sit during recess, subpoena witnesses and papers, and pay expenses from the Senate contingent fund. Members include Dulingham, Gamble, Clapp, Sutherland, Willam, Le Jones, Oliver, Ken Thath, Lan, Platcher, and Indlanw.
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George Sutherland
Senate to Vote On Money Board Dissolution
Washington Aug. 1 Stakes rise as Senate to vote Monday on dissolving the national monetary commission after a December 4 report. Senator Burton proposes amendments granting January 10 reporting deadline while banning salaries for former members. Vice President Sherman received Senator Flint’s resignation telegram. Conferees keep free import terms and other Senate amendments under review before returns to both chambers.
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