Congress Opens Billion Dollar Session in Washington
Congress reconvenes amid high hopes for a billion dollar budget push with major river and harbor appropriations for Wisconsin listed. The opening features prayers for peace, swearing in of members, and a clash over defense inquiry plans as President Wilson prepares his annual address.
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Bilion-Dolar
Merritt
New York
Pussen
Washington, D. C
Caryan Wonop
Washington
Wisconsin
Congress
Belenominee Harbor
Tiver
Ashland
Fenoogha Harbor
Milwaukee
Associated Press
Wilson
Champ Clark
B. A. Merritt
House
Harry N. Couden
Senate
Pretyman
Universal Brotherhood
Marshall
Kern and
Galtinger
Underwood
Fitzgerald
Mann
Gallinger
Kern
E. A A. Merrit
Navy buildup gains support from Tilman and Kuhn
Conference with Tilman before Mr Gardner's to discuss national defenses. President and Tilman agree on an adequate navy aligned with the Democratic platform. Kuhn endorses a build program including submarines torpedo boats more battleships and increased enlistments. He supports a mobile army of 30,000 and a national guard of 50,000.
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Wilson
Representative Gardner
United States
Gardner
Witte House
White House
Congress
Tilman
Ail
Ithman
Senate Naval Committee
Representative Kuhn
California
House Naval Committee
Trouble at Eau Claire High School Strike Over Apology Demands
One hundred fifty Eau Claire high school students walk out in protest against a school board order requiring 23 boys to sign a statement apologizing to Principal F M Jack for demanding public apology to Florence Blood, a 15 year old girl. The march stays peaceful as police presence and fear of expulsion influence the crowd. The strike follows after protests of injustice and a morning class disruption.
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Woxyx
Northwestern
Eau Claire
Nni
Eau Claire High School
F. M. Jack Fort
Florence T3lead
F. M. Jack
Florence Blood
Vice Report Arouses Ire In Manitowoc City
Manitowoc Wisconsin officials condemn the Teasdale vice commission report alleging twelve lawn resorts in the city. District Attorney Healy calls it a falsehood and a libel, with Policy Chief Grossman echoing the charge. The city council plans an immediate investigation.
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Manitowoc
Wis
Teasdale Vice Commission
Healy
Grossman
Frank Loses Final Appeal in Mary Phagan Murder
The U S Supreme Court refused a writ of review of Lea M Frank's murder conviction for the killing of Mary Phagan, ending federal intervention in the case. Efforts toward a pardon or commutation by Georgia officials are expected to fail.
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Mary Phangan
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Supreme Court
Lea M. Frank
Mary Phagan
Atlanta
Frank
Georgia
Prize court seizes oil from British steamer Troumania
London dispatch reports the prize court ruled the empire cargo of 4800 tons of oil aboard the British steamer Troumania was subject to seizure due to German ownership. The vessel sailed November 17 from Port Arthur Texas to Wall, with a venue dispute over whether oil loaded at Funnel Point England was immune from confiscation.
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Associated Press
London
Port Arthur
Tex
Wall
Furfleey Eng
Sudden Death of Priest at Racine
Reverend Norbert M. Kersten, 65, pastor of St Joseph’s Catholic Church in Racine, died of apoplexy today while waiting for a streetcar. Born in Munich, he was ordained there and came to America in the late 19th century, serving in the Green Bay diocese before being assigned to Milwaukee and then Racine.
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Remne Catholic
Northwestern
Racine
Wis
Norbert M. Kersten
St Joseph’s Catholi Church
Munich
Germany
America
Green Bay
Milwaukee
Trading to Resume on December 12 for Restricted Stocks
The Associated Press reports that stock trading will resume next Saturday, December 12, with restrictions lifted on all stocks quoted at or below a certain price when the exchange closed on July 20. The move signals a return to normal market activity after the previous pause.
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Associated Press
New York
Pec
Wife Dies After Husband Undergoes Appendicitis Treatment
A Wisconsin hospital tale reports Charles Resske recovering from an appendicitis operation at Saint Elizabeth hospital. His wife, who had cancer, died in the adjoining ward this morning after a Saturday surgery.
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Appleton
Wis
Charles Resske
Saint Elizabeth Hospital
Double murder in court shocks Wenatcher courtroom
In Wenatcher Washington on Dee 7 Harry Carr of Leavenworth was on trial for assaulting a girl when he shot and killed C. D. Franklin in the Carhmere courtroom. A butler also fired and killed a man named Parsons during the incident.
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Associated Press
Wenatcher
Wash
Dee
Harry Carr
Leavenworth
C. D. Franklin
Carhmere
Parsons
Sixty mile gale devastates East Coast towns and seas
A sixty mile per hour gale lashes the Atlantic coast from North Carolina to Maine. Seabright New Jersey endures tidal flood as streets flood and ferries halt. A grounded unknown warship and several vessels are reported in distress while Philadelphia and Navy officials monitor battleships Kansas and others. The storm causes widespread damage and peril along the coast with high water and wreckage feared.
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New York
Dee
Atlantic
North Carolina
Maine
Oxern
Senhrighe
New York Bay
Larhar
Que
Ler Per
New Jersey
Trudson
Jaickawanna
New Magland
Point Fadith
N. J
Evn
Saturda
Washington, D. C
Virginia Capes
Uatteras
N. CO
Eastport
Maryland
Navy Department
Delaware Capes
Dtasea
Norfolk
Navy
Block Island
Strangel
Ocean Civil
Unt
Daniel
Alure
Daniels
Kansas
Philadelphia
Philadelphia Navari
Secretary of the Navy
Delaware
Ocean City
Philadelphia Naval Station
West Indian
Baltimore
Ocean Gite
Boy Hit by Auto Driver Charged with Reckless Driving
A twelve year old boy, Arthur Klootke, was struck by a fast moving automobile without working lights as he walked home from washing a dune fair. The driver fled the scene. police seek the vehicle and driver while the boy recovers from shock and rib soreness at Dr. Burton Clark’s home. Local witnesses recall the car’s vague number and the driver’s heedless conduct.
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Arthur Kloeteke
Frederic J. Fatou
Marie Klvelzke
Fourth Street
Ohio Street
W Letland
Winneconne
Leland
Ev Tongerous
Burton Clark
Torear
ARAIGN WILLIAM UNMUTH In Municipal Court
William Unmuth was arraigned after being arrested on a charge of aiding Louis Unmuth and James Turner to escape from an enemy jail. A preliminary hearing is set for 10 a.m. December 16. Bail set at 1500. Unmuth remanded to county jail. Nicholas Due, connected to the same case, was held as a material witness on 400 bonds.
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William Tinmuth
Yealerdays
Louis Unmuth
James C. Turner
Gall
Ile
Nicholas Due
Tinmiuth
Capital Society Knits for Belgians Featured by Young Women
Washington report notes capital society women engaging in a knitting drive for Belgian relief. On Sunday in white gallery spaces, young women placed needles in mittens and garments as part of a relief effort before a public opening, highlighting volunteer activity.
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Associated Press
Washington
Dee
Capital ‘Society
Ether Wihite
Alia Aesedon
Villa and Zapata to Retire From Action
Report claims leaders Villa and Zapata plan retreat from combat in Mexican conflict. Officials discuss mediation and renewed offensive against Carranza with multiple columns and regional pivots toward Vera Cruz, Tampico, and the west coast as US observers attend covert talks.
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Leon Canova
United States
Waas Alven
Villa
Senlt
Staf
United States Army
Scott Dss
Vilin
Aapetn
Guda
Injara
Tampico
Saltile
Zapata
Alesingshaelty
Pullin
Boots OF Property
Washington
Americiana
Vera Cruz
Carothers
Ehieftain
Senora
Americink
Wilsen
Caraway
Jana McInery
State Department
Salaaar
Conference Comes Here State Meeting Of Older Girls White Head
The state conference of older girls, held a week ago at Racine, will meet in Oshkosh during November’s last week. Miss Julia traces was elected state vice president and Liat Oohiash was chosen treasurer. The event echoes the older boys conference at Gankonh two years earlier.
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Phin City
Racine
Mies Juila Trac
Thin City
Liat Oohiash
Maer
Gahkonh
Eng Eamiinis da
George Marlow
Walling
Belgian Soldier Healed by Coin Embedded in Thigh
A Belgian soldier Dedorker Benoit was wounded at Nieuport on October 25. A leather purse carried a one franc coin fragment wedged in his thigh, which surgeons at Folkestone removed, allowing the wound to heal and the man to recover.
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Dedorker Benoit
Nieuport
Httle
Folkestone
Allies Extend West Offense and Lodz Captured
Wartime dispatch reports Allied forces widening the Western offensive while German forces reportedly capture Lodz. The text mentions German actions near the Baltic and western ports, with ships sunk off the British coast and unclear details on accompanying vessels or port destinations.
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Lodz
Poland
Olfigg
Bertin
Ostoler 1
Souk Nevi
Geermian
Wis
Prins Mitel
Chiltan
Trrtiny
Allies Push German Lines From North Sea to Swiss Border
London dispatch reports an expansive Allied advance across Belgian soil and northern France, extending from the North Sea toward the Swiss border. Berlin claims German forces hold Lodz area and asserts Russian efforts near Lodz were defeated as Austro-Hungarian and German troops countered along the front.
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Associated Press
London
Iklet
Hue
North Sea
Switeurland
Belgin
Aramentin
Arras
Ube
Argonne
Siles
Rassine Deland
Servia
Kotthara
Berlin
Herlin
Soerthern
Poland
Lodz
Forther
Pintriaw
Warships Increase Outside Copenhagen Amid Firth of Forth Trawl Fears
Reports from Copenhagen to London describe British warships gathering outside Gia to pressure Finnish fishing fleets and force cessation of fishing operations in the Firth of Forth. Fishermen fear rising prices and hunger as authorities promise continued restrictions. Also noted are the Sunks Claret and Charets near South American coasts and a Swedish steamer incident off the British coast.
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Associated Press
London
Dee 7
Thy Central News
Gorresvonuerit
Copenhagen
Bertini
Harty
Firth of Forth
Scothind
Valparaiso
Chile
Cliarets
New York
Gen
Port Corral
Prince Life
Freidrich
Pipido
Dee
Form Volleyball League Amid Club Chair Charges
Local league action describes Hastness Ueol leading the Union Chared 3eb WHE Hae team and coordinator Sherwood guiding junior and senior divisions for December. The period covers charges, recalls, and planned practices with multiple teams listed and forthcoming games and assignments for December weekends and midweek sessions.
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Sherwood
Fureday
Kahnamazeo
Lecenber
Ama
le Ubu
Dp Fitch
MG Hae
St. Weeder
de Vombe
Fon McCabe
Seurmaann
Gruenewall
Moisi
M. Contes
Austvattan
Woo Dolback
Hug Ti. Amith
J.C. Jenake
Lares
W. Uuetster
D If
Willainas
Divorce Judgment Grants Custody to Mera in City Court
In a morning session Judge Te Ker granted a divorce to Mera Otto and awarded custody of their daughter. Property division followed a proposed settlement, with the couple married in the city on February 26, 1896. A separate mortgage matter between William Schrether and Aaron Roberts was referred to John A. Laabs to report principal, heirs fees, and related costs.
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Mera
Vredertek
Veuniv
Mit
Minnie Otto
Cing
Brederick Otte
Te Ker
Otie
Emuet
Moe Otterage
Wiliam Schrether
Aaron Roberts
Clark
John A
Madison Visit Highlights Senator Taft on Way to Washington
Senator Robert M Taft spent Sunday in Madison at Judge Siebecker's home. He walked downtown, spoke with friends, and commented on the outdoor war. He planned to depart for Chicago then Ann Arbor and finally Washington for the opening of a time.
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Madman
Wis
Ropert M. Tayiolle
Maddfa
BR. G. Siebecker
Putines
Fagent
Ann Arbor
Mich
Unclear Forecast Snippet Notes Winter Weather Terms
Fragmentary OCR notes mention rain or snow risks, temperatures and snow flurries, with references to December 7 and a forecast window through Tuesday. Names and places are garbled, but the item reads as a brief weather bulletin with uncertain readings and local conditions.
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