Wisconsin Supreme Court Rules City May Be Sued Over Taxes
Madison December rulings hold that tax actions for excess income taxes must be brought against the municipality collecting them and not the state. The decision covers peddlers license validity and witness privilege in civil actions, with reversals and affirmations in multiple cases, and outlines franchise validity and lawyer fee reductions.
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Northwestern
Madison
Wis
Dec
Winslow
Montreal Mining Company
Supreme Court
Owen
Clara Boehmer
Avot Mark
Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company
Hhe Supreme Court
Hearing Nears Close in Winnebago Agricultural School Inquiry
Winneconne Wis Dec 8 testimony in the Winnebago County School of Agriculture and Domestic Economy investigation by a county board special committee nears completion. The board president Peter Gunders described policy plans, while County Superintendent H J Patel argued the program is deficient for credits toward higher colleges. Ex-superintendent George Verter and others were to testify this afternoon.
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Northwestern
Winneconne
Wis
Winnebago County
Peter Gunders Presiden
Biand
H. J & Patel
Rinstitutler
Winnecanne
Bec
George Verter
Dpal
ML. Peterson
Tener Named National League President in 1920s Tone
News reports that Tener is elected president of the National League of Professional Clubs, succeeding Lynch. The parting statement urges dignity and prestige for the office and calls on members to support the new leader and the league as a whole.
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New York
de Tener
Goernor
Pennsylvania
Thomas J
T National League
Lynch Ao
Tener
League
Chucaing
Aged Father of Hans Schmidt Sails From Germany
A German-born father of Hans Schmidt, accused slayer of Susan Auerweiler, travels toward New York to aid his son as trial jurors and proceedings begin. The tense session names two potential jurors as selection proceeds.
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Hans Schmidt
Germany
Associated Press
New York
Dec
Sane Auniweiler
Elesset
Shinki
Cours
Naane
Roosevelt Feted At Paraguayan Banquet In Ascunvion
President of Paraguay hosted a banquet in honor of Colonel Theodore Roosevelt. Attending guests included all the vice ministers and three former presidents Ceyile Barz Juan B Gaona and Dr Emiliano Ganga les Navery. Roosevelt then boarded a gunboat and left for Corumba a Brazilian fortified town on the Paraguay river.
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Paraguay
Lby Agsorlamed Press
Ascunvion
Theodore Roosevelt
Viner
Ceyile Barz
Juan B. Gaona
Emiliano Gangales Navery
Roosevelt
Jefton
Corumba
Restitution sought by Frisco stock owner in federal court
Niles of New York, owner of a substantial stake in the Frisco, asked the federal district court for permission to file restitution charges against current and former officials of the St Louis and San Francisco Railway. The motion signals possible court action over alleged losses or mismanagement connected to the Frisco line.
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Frisco
Associated Press
St. Touis
Dee. Niles
New York
Tourgh
St. Lonia & S
San Francisco
Dsstrict
Poison Needle Fiend Arrests Spark Newark Probe
Newark police chase a gang stabbing women with poisoned needles. Armand Morara, a young South American, held on $20,000 bail after Star Week reports he allegedly stabbed Marjorie H. Grafe during a vaudeville show. Authorities seek other suspects in the attack wave.
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Newark
N. d
Phis Wade
Armand Morara
Jim
Starweek
Marjorie H. Grafe
Craig Is Hot Guilty In Marion County Trial
Indictments and a verdict dominate a Shelbyville report as jurors are instructed and Dr Helene Knabe’s murder case moves forward. The state fails to prove a connection to Craig and Ragsdale is named as an accomplice in court.
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Craig
Associated F
Shelbyville
Ind
Dee
Aise
Treney
Agaist
Dadiaga i Wotis
Kamthe
Feyory
Danahe
Echire
Dr. Craig
Ale
Lielen
Hearth
Cher
Misa Katherine Mehieyson
Pures
Mapes
Ragsdale
Fred
Indianapolis
Alonzo M. Ragsdale
Pr. Willam B. Craig
Helene Knabe
Frank P. Haker
Marion
Dnie
Knale
Fairbanks-Shree to Produce Small Gasoline Engines Only
Special to The Northwestern announces Fairbanks-Shree Manufacturing will limit gasoline engine production after January 1 to the smallest type and switch larger models to kerosene or cheaper oils. The move follows rising gasoline costs and tighter supply prospects. annual output is about 20,000 engines. Some observers note quality concerns with subpar materials in earlier models.
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Raloft
Fairbanks-shree Manufacturing
Aged Physician Dies. Civil War Service Highlighted
The obituary notes Dr Henry, a longtime Indianapolis physician who practiced into his nineties, helped secure a test order for wounded soldiers to northern hospitals during Lincoln’s era. It also mentions his role as a charter member of the Indiana Mutual society and his death at age ninety seven. A separate brief reports the death of D Rhame, railroad district engineer from Minneapolis, formerly a university civil engineer and language tutor.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Henry
Inhame
Minneapolis
Minn
Nee
D. Rhame
Paul Rattrond
University of Minnesota
University
Reamease
HELPED BY STEPMOTHER IN DESERTION CASE
Mrs Kilbane testified in court that her stepmother aided her husband and undermined the plaintiff. She claimed the support of Johnnie and that the stepmother forced money from her to sustain life, arguing the stepmother influenced her husband against her.
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Lrags
Mlevelamwd
Dee
Ste Mather
Ildane
Hleshand
Diay
Alamppion
Noel
Solanie Nihaner
Dock Workers Return as Dublin Strike Ends
Dublin transport workers resume work after a general strike linked to port conditions. Employers and the trade union in Dublin discuss the stoppage’s end amid wider sympathy from London and possible guidance for shipping to resume normal sailing patterns.
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Dublin
Associated Press
London
Uncertain Drug Clerk Megara Granted Bail After Ruling
The magistrate found insufficient evidence to charge Armand Megara, a young drug clerk, with a crime related to a week old incident. Megara’s bond was reduced from 20,066 to 1,060 dollars, and he was released on bail.
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Uy Aswonlaledites
Newark
Lee. O
Armand Megara
Moriarty
Megare
Megara
Postmaster in Rothschild Arrested on Embezzlement Charge
Rothschild postmaster W. Pr. Phil vbrick was arrested in Appleton by U.S. Marshal Appleby on a federal embezzlement warrant and taken to Madison. Paithrick, who runs a drug store, is connected to the post office case. officials withheld details of the alleged crime.
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Rothschild
Wrasan
W Dee
W. PR. Philvbrick
Extradition Case Thaw Hearing Delays Constitutional Questions
The Thaw extradition case centers on whether his bail status affects community peril and if a federal judge must determine his mental condition before extradition. Justice Abirich argues the constitutional issues are too important for quick ruling and should pass to the Supreme Court. Local officials contest premption and warning about potential danger if Thaw remains in custody.
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de Witt
Justice Marshall
L Witt
Birnamwood Anu
R. Workings Company
Duluth
Linun
Supreme Court
Ie de Witt
Harry $B
United States
New York
Tanpshire
Furman Matteawan
N. Yoo
P. Derome
Naires
New
Erin
Jeroen
Reurt
Refusal to Pay Increase Sparks Fractured Order Clash
A special meeting of eight members of the Independent Order of Foresters in Teronte refuses to honor insurance rate increases. The dispute, led by officials aligned with Wisengeity's Insurance Commissioner Eker, halts payments to the Treated assessments on members’ policies until court resolution.
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Foresters Talay
Eker
Seth
Taronte
William Cowling Offered Restitution in Mann Case
In Milwaukee Wisconsin on December 2 William Cowling remains in jail awaiting court action. He has offered restitution in the Mann case totaling $2,000. The judge will decide if the restitution satisfies the charges or if further penalties apply.
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Ilwaukee
Wik
Cowling
Jalt
Beloit Freshmen Absent Sparks Worry Among Residents
Be lal college in Beloit Wisconsin reports two freshman students missing. Spencer of Evansville Wisconsin and another from Haudostur Minnesota left Sunday without notice and are feared to have ridden the bumpers to Chicago. Families of the missing youths are said to have cut off funds recently.
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Beloit
Northwestern
Wis
Lee
Belal
Stor Wauost
Hunwoend
Minn
Atk Desi
Spencer
Evansville
Chicago
Wraest
Thousands Marooned as Flood Threatens Gulf Reach
Rescue crews in the Brages river district rush to save thousands stranded by rising waters. Motorboats ferry food to victims on roofs and in cotton gin buildings while large craft move refugees toward concentration camps. Flooding nears Fort Bend county with vast numbers of displaced, many described as Black tenants.
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Grewa
Associated Press
Houston
Texas
Brages
Lurger
Gulf
Fort Bend
Bryan
Don
Faces Water Shortage Strands Cincinnati Workmen
Sixty thousand workers are sent home as a water main breaks in Cincinnati. Officials fear supply will remain scarce until repairs are finished by Wednesday noon. Fire chiefs mobilize ten chemical engines, schools close, and many breweries and laundries halt operations.�
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Associateu Press
Cincinnati
East End
Polka Copelan
W. C. Culkins
Chamber of Commerce
F.o
Bunker
Hden Park
Llosphala
Suffragists Criticized by Dr Mary Walker Over Tactics
Dr Mary Walker condemned suffragists for funding public demonstrations to gain attention and attire, arguing the constitution already grants voting rights and urging legal change only through proper channels. She arrived with a suffrage bill but aims to push it at the regular legislature session.
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Pabile
Associated Press
Albany
Wilson
Mary Walker
conaTusp
Senate Currency Bill Debate Drags Into Late Session
Reports from Washington indicate Republicans push to pass the currency measure with thirteen hour sessions. Senator Pitcher returns after two weeks absence and demands a Senate quorum with periodic roll calls to force votes amid holiday pressure.
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D.C
Senate
Phitcheac
Bikie
Pankhurst Departs for Paris to Visit Daughter
Mrs Emmeline Pankhurst militant suffragist leader leaves London for Paris to spend seven days with her daughter. Police presence at the railway station limited but did not hinder her departure as officials say she travels to Bruxelles to see her daughter.
Western Fuel executives face customs fraud trial
Eight officials and an employee of the Western Fuel company go on trial in a San Francisco federal court for conspiring to defraud the government of customs duties on imported coal. Prosecutors say alleged weighing frauds total more than $1.9 million at retail prices.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
Cal
Western Fuel Company
United States District Court
Rebels Disarm Gunboat in Mexican Border Action
Rebels under Gen. Candido Aguilar boarded the gunboat Tuxpan near Tuxpan, disabling machinery and armament after overpowering a small crew. Civilians and federal soldiers flee Chihuahua toward the U.S. border as refugees pour into Presidio and Ojinaga seeking safety under U.S. neutrality guards.
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Associated Press
Cica City
Dec
Candido Aguilar
Tuxpan
Presidio
Lexas
Guinaga
Mexico
Chihuahua
United States
Ojinaga
Ynez Salazar
Mexico City
Federala
Huerta
Wisconsin Manufactur to name new directors
Judson R. Josephus h of Appleton and George In Beloit were chosen as new directors of the Wisconsin Manufacturing association at a meeting in Milwaukee. WF. Steele of Chippen Vail Beloit tops the slate for supervision of the state industrial commission. Two committees were formed to cooperate with the Wisconsin Federation of Labor on the apprenticeship law amid dissension.
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Appletom
Beloit
iSpetal
Northwestern
Milwaukee
Wis
Judson RR
Josebush
Appleton
George
Wisconsin
WF. Steele
Chippen Vail
Wisconsin Federation of Labor
Fire destroys mansion in Monongahela valley
Fire razed the home of the late Capt. Samuel Brown in Hittsburg Pennsylvania on December 9. Five servants escaped death as flames swept the mansion, one of the show places in the Monongahela valley. The loss was estimated at 129000 dollars.
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Associated Reds
Hittsburg
Samuel Brown
Brown
Monongahela Valle
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Boeljner
Northwestern Mutual Alge
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Riger
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Junyz Brewing Company
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Loering
Falk Company
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Sterling Engineering Cmpany
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Luehring
Lamn Kipp
Hanven
Midwaukee Gas Company
Wisconsin Trust Company
Leven
Schneider
Miller
Pennsylvania Coal Company
Schmidt
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Daniel Wells Jr
Altschuler
San Fe Railroad
Friedrich Vs
Huth
Horlick Malted Milk Company
Speiger Company
Prescott
Kruesch Phoenix Chair Company
Toms Badger Box
Governor Wrada
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Armand Regord
Marjorie Graff
Raess
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Watter
Daowerin
Scored
DR. Walker
France
General Aguilar
Chihuahua City
Auto- Mobilea
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Tampico
Lucio Blanco
Patle Gon
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Vera Cuz
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Frank Fletcher
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