Labor War Declared In Britain Rail Strike Shocks Nation
The United Kingdom faces a nationwide rail strike as English railway employes threaten immediate walkout. Premier Asquith proposes a royal commission to study conciliation, unions reject the plan, and military measures move to strike centers while talks continue at the board of trade.
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United Kingdom
Labor Mem
Asquith
Associated Press
London
Board of Trade
Sydney Buxton
Aaquith
Amalgamated Society of Railroad Servants
Lunc i
Esos A
French dramatist Edmond Réstand injured in car crash
In Biartus on August 17 Edmond Réstand author of Chanteche suffered serious injuries in a road accident. He sustained wounds to his abdomen during the crash, details limited.
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Biartus
Edmond Réstand
Aranmioet
Chanteche
Founder of village dies in Mishicott
Nicholas Trossen, 75, longtime Manitowoc County resident and founder of Mishicott, died, with his dying wish for a Sunday funeral to allow friends to attend.
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Milwaukee
Vic
Manitowoc
Nicholas Trossen
Mishicott
Sensation in Senate over cotton bill amendments dispute
Washington Aug 17 A surge of conflict between Democrats and Progressive Republicans erupted in the Senate over the cotton bill. Key amendments by Cummins Bacon Simmons and Smoot triggers produced lopsided votes with insurgents denouncing tactics. Progressive Republicans aligned with Democrats against overman chemical changes and tariff tweaks amid shifting coalitions.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Senate
Cummins
Iowa
Bacon
Georgia
Smoot
Cummine
Simmons
Canada
Admiral Togo Ill Fails To Attend Boston Honor Events
Admiral Togo is taken ill with acute indigestion forcing cancellation of today’s Boston-anchored program of entertainments in his honor and aborting a planned Provincetown reception by the US fleet. The illness, described as slight by attendants, followed a strenuous visit that included a late-night arrival.
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Associated Press
Boston
Mass
Togo
Provincetown
United States
New York
Cant Temalin M. Potts
Navy Department
Roosevelt adds another grandchild in timely arrival
In San Francisco on August 17 a daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Theodore Roosevelt Fr. at 2 30 this morning both mother and child reported in satisfactory health The Roosevelt family has resided in New York and Oyster Bay where Theodore Roosevelt is engaged in business The Colonel celebrates as news reaches Oyster Bay with Roosevelt suspending editorial work and taking a holiday Theodore Roosevelt Jr and Miss Eleanor Butler Alexander wed June 20 last year
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Associated Press
San Francisco
Cal
Theodore Roosevelt
Roosevelts
Uns
Roosevelt
New York
Oyster Bay
Theodore Moosevelt
Eleanor Butler Alesander
The Flag Not Desecrated
Paris reports the French government has addressed a widely circulated claim that two French officers removed a German flag at Aix Les Bains. The interior ministry explains a Nancy manufacturer noticed the flag among decorations and asked the restaurant employee to remove it. no trouble followed.
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Associated Press
Paris
Aix Les Bains
Minstry of
Nancy
Binder accident injures farmer in Neenah Wisconsin
A farmer, Gilbert Jonen’s son, fell from a binder when the seat broke and sustained a broken tile. The injury was not discovered until today after he returned to Neenah and was examined by a physician. The machine was stopped to prevent further harm. John Zachow, a well known old resident, lies critically ill at his home on Crtonetree.
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Associated Press
Neenah
Wis
Gilbert Jonen
John Zachow
Wilson Bound Wiley Took Away Power and Influence
Washington August 17 testimony before the investigating committee centered on Dr Wiley chief of the letter chemistry and a 1907 Secretary Wilson appointment of Dr Dunlap as associate chemist The hearing claimed that Wilson directed full facilities for examining correspondence and overruling experiments while outlining the board of food and drug inspection and other authority Wiley testified he faced charges without knowledge and described negotiations and potential friction between departments regarding pure food cases He alleged a corn syrup ruling was altered without his or associates input and tied the decision to glucose labels and cabinet action.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Assee
H Wiley
Wilson
Dunlap
Talsis
Bureau of Chemistry
Board of Food and Drug Inspection
Dr Wiley
McCabe
Wiley
Personnel Board
Floyd
Arkansas
Dr. Wiley
Mors
H. T. Busby
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Charmen Mors
Moss
Rushy
Whey
Sizelow
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Solicitor’s Department
Wiler
House
Food and Drug Inspection Board
United States
Bureau of Chamiatry
Bad Wreck Near Racine Claims Brakeman and Slams Freight
A Milwaukee Journal Special from Racine reports a rail line collision on the Chicago Milwaukee & St Paul near Oakwood Milwaukee county. Brakeman George Strong, 28, of Milwaukee, was killed instantly as twenty to thirty freight cars smashed and twelve cattle died. Traffic halted and the wreck basin is set at $20,000. Two specials left Milwaukee southbound when a broken down engine led the rear collision.
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Northwestern
Milwaukee
Wis
Racine
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Oakwood
Milwaukee County
George Strong
Dismissal of Cook County Charity Attendant Amid Cruelty Probe
Associated Press reports in Chicago that President Peter Battsen of the county board suspended Earl Cox, an attendant in the Psychopathic ward at the Duping asylum for the insane, amid ongoing charges of cruelty by haroes and attendants in Cook county charitable institutions.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Haroes
Cook County
Peter Battsen
County Board
Earl Cox
Duaping Asylum For
Cos
Milwaukee Gas Light joins under compensation act plan
Matinon Wis Aug 17 The Milwaukee Gas Light company employing about 100 persons came under the workers compensation act today. Already but 00 workers are eligible for its benefits. The state board of control received bids for installing a heating plant for the new power house at Mendota state hospital for the insane. bids were rejected. The Warden ship at the state prison was not mentioned due to other business. Rev Daniel Woodward will remain on the board. The board meets at the prison today for routine matters.
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Northwestern
Matinon
Wis
Milwaukee Gas Light Company
State Board of Control
State Hospital
Mendota
Dutart
State Prison
M. J. Tappins
Daniel Woodward
Probe to Begin in Milwaukee on Heyburn Inquiry
Washington August 17 Senator Heyburn, chair of the Senate privileges and elections sub committee, will convene hearings on charges of corruption in the Stephenson election. If adopted, hearings start in Milwaukee in late September with a vigorous investigation. A report to the Senate is expected at the December session. The committee will tour Madison, Superior, Duluth and Chicago. Heyburn aims to follow evolving conditions rather than Lorimer precedents.
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Washington, D. C
Heyburn
Senate Committee On Privileges and Elections
Stephenson
Milwaukee
Senate
Congress
Madison
Superior
Duluth
Chicago
Lorimer
Two Oshkosh Men on Boat in Fox River Sinking
A party aboard the Kathryn, owned by James O Malley and J O Malley of Chicago, sank after striking rocks on the Fox River near Appleton Tuesday evening. Alder F Buntrock of Oshkosh was nearly drowned, rescued after a rope, pole, and aid from nearby residents. Mrs Beyer and daughter from Chicago were unharmed.
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OshKosh Importing Company
Kathryn
Fox River
Appleton
Rowan
James O'Malley
J. O'Malley
Chicago
Alder
F. Buntrock
Thinelty
Mr. Buntrock
Buntrock
Endlew Pierce
Beyer
Nlew
Auto Mobile Mail Service Expands In Milwaukee
Milwaukee postmaster Owen told the Wisconsin Association of Postmasters the mobile delivery between the main office and sub stations is so successful the postal service extended the contract for four more years. Fourth Assistant Postmaster General DeGraw noted a drop in dead letters from 46 000 daily to 2 000 daily after urging addressees to place sender information in the left supper corner of envelopes.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Wisconsin
Green Bay
Ci Owen
Wisconsin Association of Postmasters
Owen
DeGraw
Woman Dies at Soo Station in Manitowoc
A Milwaukee special from Manitowoc reports Mrs J B Sorenson of Valders aged seventy died suddenly of heart failure just before entering the Soo railroad station. Heat is believed to have contributed to the collapse.
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Northwestern
Milwaukee
Wis
Wisconsin
Manitowoc
J. B. Sorenson
Valders
Soo
Milwaukee carpenter contractor Edward Mohr dies at 45
A special dispatch from Manitowoc reports Edward Mohr a leading Milwaukee carpenter contractor and former superintendent for the new 230000 courthouse project and builder of St James Episcopal church died last night at age forty five.
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Northwestern
Milwaukee
Wis
A. Journal Secial
Manitowoc
Edward Mohr
Court House
St. James Episcopal Church
Lightning Flashes Spark Minor Damage at Radford Bros Plant
During a thunder shower lightning struck a Wisconsin avenue pole near Radford Bros. & Co and followed a wire into the factory, briefly knocking out some electric lights. Damage described as slight. County Clerk J. J. Fish has moved licenses to Henry Echwirtz and Miss Anna Drews, and to John A. Ledwig with Miss Elia Young, plus Frank Mayetek with Miss Anna Stepanski.
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Radford Bros. & Co
Wisconsin Avenue
J. J. Fish
Henry Echwirtz
Fremont
Waupaca County
Anna Drews
John A. Ledwig
Elia Youngwirth
Frank Mayetek
Anna Stepanski
Mensehs
Birdman Atwood’s Flight Nears Sandusky Amid Delays
Harry N. Atwood attempted a St Louis to New York flight with a 620 mile leg from Toledo to Sandusky. He landed early at a field near Venice and shifted to an automobile to reach Sandusky courthouse yard, delaying the schedule as crowds awaited the landing.
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Toledo
Sandusky
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Harry N. Atwood
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Dunkirk
New York Central Railway
Syracuse
Wiica
Schenectady
Sanducky
Fair Grounds
Burgess-Wright
French dramatist Rostand injured in car crash
Edmond Rostand, the French dramatist, remained in serious condition after a auto accident near Biarritz yesterday. He was trapped under the overturned car for a time with head and body injuries and possible internal damage. He is being moved to Cambo-les-Bains for treatment.
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Pope Granted Solid Foods After Illness
Rome reports the pope showing normal temperature and improvement. Doctors allowed a shift from a liquid diet, permitting a well cooked tile in chicken broth as the first solid meal since his illness.
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Associated Press
Rome
Hunting Scene at Menominee Park Concert Tonight
Ariva Band performs in an open air concert at Menominee Park this evening under the Business Man's Association. Director Charles Bauer repeats the popular selection Blunting Scene after many requests, marking the park’s first event since it became Menominee Park by council action Tuesday.
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Menominee Park
Atiua
Business Man‘s Association
Charles Bauer
Park
North Park
Common Council
Needs of Oshkosh highlight playground plan urged
Sidney Teller of Chicago visited Oshkosh city hall to stress expanding and improving public playgrounds. He urged more playground sites, supervised areas, and closer access for children, warning current grounds are underused and poorly arranged. He cited history and future benefits, and invited residents to a city hall meeting hosted by the state horticultural society with superintendent Melver introducing Teller.
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Sidney A. Teller
Chicago
Oshkosh
Northwestern
Ang School
Hoston
Teller
Ife
Mr. Toller
State Horticultural Sociery
Supt
M. O. Melver
Park Board
Taft to Veto Wool Bill and Likely Others
Washington reports Taft meets cabinet after a long debate on tariff revision. Veto messages for the wool and cotton bills are anticipated, with leaders noting that other tariff measures may also be vetoed. Cabinet members split on signing, while Senate moves on iron and steel amendments and statehood talks proceed for Arizona and New Mexico.
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Delax
Tariff Board
Taft
White House
Congress
Senate
Bacon
Georgia
Progressive Republican Alliance
Basen
Simmons
North Carolina
Lampert Barr nuptials planned for Saturday noon in city home
Miss Katharine Barr daughter of Mrs Bertha Barr 332 Wisconsin avenue will wed Lieut James G Lampert of the US Army engineering corps Saturday noon at her mother's home Rev Edward Smith of the First Congregational church will officiate The bride is a former Jur al Normal School teacher and West Point graduate Lampert recently worked in the canal zone Panama and now serves at Ohio River postings They plan a east coast honeymoon then move to Washington DC where Lampert will enter the government engineering school for about thirteen months He is son of Mr and Mrs Florian Lampert 460 Washington street
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Katharine Barr
Bertha B Barr
Wisconsin Avenue
James G. Blaine Lampert
Engineering Corps
United States Army
Edward 4. Smith
First Congregational Church
Jural Normal School
Date School
Lampert
West Point
Plans for Tomorrow at Oshkosh Yacht Club
The Oshkosh Yacht Club will host a Friday evening dinner followed by a concert and dance. Directors kept the clubhouse open after dinner due to weak Friday concerts and will test the plan to boost attendance despite members' objections to closing earlier.
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Toat Yacht Club Frosram
Oshkosh Yacht Club
Sixty Gases of Cholera Report in Marseilles Hospital
The Deseret news brief states cholera patients in Marseilles hospital. A report by Associated Press notes sixty patients admitted for suspected cholera, with one woman mentioned in the fragment.
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Sader
Associated Presa
Yaris
Daria Midi
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