Wisconsin Republicans Visit White House In Prohibition Talks
A Wiscon sin delegation led by Senator La Follette met with President Roosevelt at the White House to press for filling the post office auditor vacancy with a Wisconsin appointee. The group discussed appointments, resignations, and the broader Wisconsin influence on federal offices, while other topics included Senate flows and railway stock ownership concerns.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Congress
Wisconsin
White House
Serrer la Follette
Roosevelt
Smeet G. Timms
Post Office Department
HE. S. Cumberland
Wis
Canadian Pacific Railway
Tillman
Interstate Commerce Commission
Sea
Street Railway Merger Talks In Michigan Cities
Indications point to consolidation of the Detroit United Railway which owns the city lines and suburbans, with the Michigan United Railway operating city lines in Lansing Battle Creek Jackson and Kalamazoo and connecting interurban lines.
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Pembieg
Michigan
Associated Press
Jackson
Mich
iDetrut Umitted Railway
Lmtivit
Michigan United Railway
Lansing
Bat Tie Creek
Kalamazoo
Ringling Brother Augustus Ringling Dies in New Orleans
Augustus Ringling head of the Ringling Brothers circus combines died in New Orleans at a sanitarium from complications of diseases. He came with his family two weeks ago hoping the southern climate would help him. Born into a poor family in Baraboo fifty five years ago he built a circus empire with his brothers and led the purchase of Barnum and Bailey. Funeral to be in Baraboo. body placed in his private car and sent toward Illinois Central rails. Also noted: W H Hinrichsen former Illinois official dies at fifty nine in Alexandria Illinois after long illness.
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Associated Presa
New Oheang
Augustus Ringling
Wentrola
Ringling Brothers
Barnum and Batley
Barabus
John Robinson
Henry Ringling
Brothugustus Ringling
Harabov
Wis
Ringlings
Chicago Limited
Illinois Central Railway
Baraboo
W. H
Buck
Hinrichsen
Alexandria
W. HL Hin
Buck” Hinrichsen
Tilincia
Altgeld
Ilinois
Bank Does Not Open After Cashier Found Dead
The Jewelers' National Bank of North Attelboro Massachusetts did not open as investigators examine its affairs. President Albert Wiggin said the cashier Sargeant exceeded authority by making loans to local interests without directors' knowledge. The bank remains closed pending exam by Alfred Ewer and Harry Currier, with the local board of directors overseeing the inquiry.
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National Bank
Frederick E. Sargeam
Alfred Ewer
Harry N. Currier
Atterboro National Bank
New York
Albert H. Wigjsin
Sail Togar
Sargeant
National Bank of North Atterboro
Maes
National Bark Examiner Currier of
Boston
Aitors
Wigsin
National
Kidnapping of Blind Girl Reported in Milwaukee
Milwaukee reports the kidnaping of twelve year old Pearl Burmell also known as Enper from a school for the blind on Newberry Boulevard. A woman aided by a man thought to be from Milwaukee took the girl from Eighteenth district Mo 2 yesterday. The child is believed taken by a woman from West Nimans HL and linked to the Cai rs Home and Aid Society of Chicago.
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Associated Press
Milwaukee
Wis
Littleane Pearl Burmell
Enper
Cai‘s Home
Taft S NEARING HOME Steamer President Grant Communicates
The Steamer President Grant traveling from Hamburg to New York was in communication with a Marconi station miles southeast of Sable Island at 7 49 a m on December 18 as Taft nears home.
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Associated Press
Sable Island
President Grant
Hamburg
New York
Marconi
French Firms Enter South American Wharf Project
Valparaiso reports the Creusot works of France have begun a large wharf construction at Corral. The firm plans to establish the headquarters of its South American operations in the region, signaling a major industrial expansion.
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Chile
Br Associated Press
Valparaiso
Creusot Works
France
Corral
caibaTe
Salim
LULL IN THE CONFLICT DELAYS TINOLS CENTRAL CASE
Counsel for Harriman and Fish in the Tinols Central litigation failed to reach a postponement agreement for today’s annual meeting. Judge Ball urged a conference, then a temporary adjournment to noon tomorrow as both sides extended talks into tonight and tomorrow morning.
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Usy Associated Press
Chicago
Til
Harriman and Fish
Tinols Central
Farrar
Fish
Ball
William Nelson Cromwell
Harriman
Bill
Farrax
Judge Ball
Fist
Tennessee Favors Taft State Taft Club Organized
Leading Republican figures from Tennessee meet in Nashville to form a Taft club and show preference for Taft as the party contender. The gathering signals coordinated backing and statewide enthusiasm for Taft’s candidacy.
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Gates
Tennesssee
Ormimeno& State Taft Club
Appleton Ward Votes Tie Over Water Plant Buy Plan
In Appleton Wisconsin William Lyons, clerk of the Second ward election board, reports a near tie in the vote on buying the Water Works Plant with 46 votes for and 46 against. Some discrepancy in counts by ward officials may affect the final canvass tonight when complete tallies are expected.
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Appleton
Wis
William Lyons
Lyone
duUys
Fiseres
Trial of Chief Clancy Reveals Grand Jury Testimony Names Senator
In a Milwaukee district court session Judge Parlant heard James McLeod, secretary of the grand jury, testify about a legislator named in connection with alleged corruption. No warrants or suspicions emerged, and indictments were not returned. Perry, Burton, and Trump also testified as witnesses during the forenoon.
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Rthwestert
McGovern
Leod
Wow. Perry
Grand Jury
George A. Burton
Charles A. Trump
Trouble at Iquique Reported by American Consul
American Consul Hanna at Iquique Chile reports to the state department that strikes in the nitrate mines threaten serious trouble. A force of about 40 percent of the strikers has seized the port and more are en route. No American interests are involved as far as known.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Hanna
Iquique
Chile
State Department
Chicago Mayor powerless to remove school board appointees
The supreme court ruled Mayor Buexe of Chicago lacked power to dismiss the Chicago board of education appointees from former Mayor Duane. The ruling followed a writ of mandamus directing the state attorney to file quo warranto against the appointers, demanding proof of authority for their offices.
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Associated Press
Springfield
Supreme Court Today
Buexe
Chicago
Duane
Chicago Board of Education and Direte
Busse
Resume Boat Building Near Superior Shipyard
The Superior Shipbuilding Company received orders to resume work on one of two boats started earlier in the fall. Four men are at work on repair jobs and the new orders will raise employment to about ten, with more to come as work increases.
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Associated
Superior
Wis
Superior Shipbuilding Company
Keela
Omca
Court cites Cortelyou to appear in January in Panama bonds case
Justice Gould of the district supreme court cites George Cortelyou secretary of the treasury to show cause why he should not be enjoined from delivering or turning over the balance of 21450.60 of the Panama canal bonds to certain banks and persons named by George W. Austin of New York who says he is a taxpayer and proposes to purchase bonds of the redeemed issue.
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Bepsoclaros
Washington, D.C
Gould
District Supreme Court
Géorge & Cortelyou
Trea
Turnligher
Panama Canal
George W. Austin
New York
United Stat
Asr
S- York
Meraser Social and Community Notices in Menasha
Special to The Northeast Menasha details a Zion gathering at the GALR club and a Christmas sale for the Ladies' Social. The event raises $120 profit. Mrs Rea Plowright and Mrs J Wineegier travel to Janesville for Christmas with relatives. Mrs A A Schiffer has been moved from St Marys hospital Oshkosh after tumor surgery. Menasha Neenah Modern Woodmen plan a meeting for an upcoming celebration.
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Menasha
Wis
Denis
Mexesh
Gha Zion
Pieazarts
Naymut
Sncie
Chicago franchise eyed by American league in Chicago move
Cincinnati reports a Chicago franchise may join the American league this year. August Herrmann notes no confirmation, while James Jahan and O'Brien of the association discuss the offer but say any decision requires league approval and no meeting has occurred recently.
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Associated Press
Cincinnati
Dow
American Association
Chicage
Wea
August Herrmann
National Baseball
Callanhans
Chicago
Dec
James Jahan
tepAm
No Beer to Bad Saloon Pledge Emerges in St Louis
A damaged local item reports brewing reform efforts in St Louis with a pledge by brewers to stop supplying certain saloons. The piece critiques lax enforcement and contrasts pledged conduct with harsher penalties faced by others, signaling broader temperance pressure.
Testimony of Moxey in Government Watch Case
Associated Press report notes Moxey testifies as imperial witness for the government. He details the Walsh relay and identifies three Walsh banks as returning a large portion of his testimony’s value in the banking dispute.
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Associated Press
Walsh
Musical Treasures Found With Beethoven Manuscripts
Vienna Der reports a local collector unearthed Beethoven manuscripts in the city. The collection includes twenty eight letters and forty seven pages dated between 1816 and 1523, reflecting the composer’s active period.
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Vienna
Der
Funeral of Mrs Johanna Soruleituer at Sacred Heart Church
The funeral of the late Mrs. Johanna Soruleituer was held at Sacred Heart Church this morning at nine oclock with Rev. Mo J Schmicz officiating. A large crowd attended and the cortege was long. Interment followed in Sacred Heart cemetery. Pallbearers were Philip Domasac Jacob Harandt Peter Hasbie Frank Jungbauer J Stovking Er hanit Wolf. The deceased was survived by her husband five daughters four sons four sisters and three brothers.
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Lnte
Johanna Soruleituer
Mo J. Schmicz
Tubarnes
Sacred Heart Cemetery
Philip Domasac
Jacob Harandt
Peter Hasbie
Frank Jungbauer
Stovking
Erhanit Wolf
Senmilebeer
Rail rate shift boosts wood shipping costs for home market
A new order by the Chicago & North Western raises or abolishes rates on cordwood, pushing costs from 75 cents to $1 per hundredweight for all grades. The change, effective February 1, targets green wood and will likely boost retail prices as wholesalers and retailers reorganize. Local shippers vow to appeal to the state commission as wood shipments peak in late winter.
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Chicago & North Valiant
Burka
Michigan
Wisconsin Mete Commission
Epestfciany
Upper Peninsula
Hs Plaice
Conpaay
Ribern
Geaerally
Surte
Oshkesh
Raiz
Alzteen
Oshkosh Chamber Plans Monthly Directors Meeting
The Oshkosh Chamber of Commerce board will meet this evening in the Old Nation Building. A large attendance is expected as reports from the board’s committees are due and a feature report by Congressman James H. Davidson on river and harbor issues will be presented.
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Oshkosh Chamber of Commerce
Orhank
Buiding
Dhe
Stundeg Cornsite
Corgrecotuan
James H. Davidson
Rate Confusion and Tax Question in Wisconsin City
A garbled OCR passage references taxes on earnings and a 3% rate discuss in Wisconsin. It mentions a city official, legal actions, and a farmer wrestler background, but the text is fragmented and unclear about concrete amounts, dates, or outcomes.
Fragmented OCR note on event details and names
The readable parts reference several people and dates in a jumbled note. Mentions include a seven day period and various names, but the text is too garbled to identify a clear event, place, or outcome.
Breach Widens as German Navy League Crisis Deepens
The German Navy League faces internal strife with Prince Rupprecht withdrawing and Kaiser William approving the move. Duke Johann of Dresden blames Berlin leaders for arranging meetings to discuss politics and hints at league dissolution. Baden’s branch regrets Major General Keim’s election amid tensions between north and south. A Cassel meeting is planned to restore harmony.
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Fy Associated Press
Berlin
Johann Af. Dresht
Bryhne
German Navy League
League
Prince Juppricht
Kaiser
William
Hupprecht
Keim
Nasmuch
Rupprecat
Germany
Baden
Kelm
Cassel
Decree Halts Interference With Buck Store and Range
Justice Gould signed a decree restraining the American Federation of Leber officials and others from interfering with the Buck Store and Range company business and from threatening actions. The ruling, aimed to cover all within the District of Columbia, sought broad scope to deter outside party influence and ensure compliance with the court order.
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Aghrey M. Gould
Equity
Tempo
Felesucon
Leber
Buck Store
Fede
Columba
District of Columbia
Fasiriet of Columbia
Jealousy Triggers Murder at Presea San Herraldine
A violent crime at Presea San Herraldine 3 ends with a fatal shooting of Miss Michie Grew by an enraged suspect. Authorities described the motive as jealousy and are pursuing the suspect, with details of the incident and location clarified for the investigation.
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Presea San Herraldine
Michie
Gold Engagements Report From Local Brief
A short local item notes engagement activities and names likely tied to a jewelry or social page. Readable fragments mention gold and engagements among residents, with no clear dates or full names available in the text.
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Tennessee
Vending Republiccan Organice A Tafe Club
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American Baseball Association
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