Newspaper Writer Arrested In Bogus Certificate Plot
New York January 11 Associated Press reports Samuel Humphreys a newspaper writer was arrested on charges of selling and distributing bogus certificates of 10 shares in the Norfolk and Western Railway. Authorities say 506 bogus certificates were printed and three men are under suspicion. Humphreys faced $240 bail and awaited examination.
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Associated Press
New York
Samuel Humphreyy
Selne & Bogus
Norfolk & Western Railway Company
Funeral Services for Dr. Harper Held at Family Residence
Private services for the late Dr. Harper, president of Chicago University, were held at the family residence with remarks by Dr. Gunsavius, Dr. Goldspeed, and Rev. J L Jackson. Only family and university officials attended. public funeral is planned for Sunday.
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iBy Associates Press
Chicago
Dr. Harper
Chicago University
Frank W. Gunsavius
Central Church
T. W. Goldspeed
J. L. Jackson
Hyde Park Baptist Church
Hasper
University Senate
University Council
Trials of the Hazers at Annapolis Court Martial
The court martial of Midshipman Stephen Decatur Jr. resumes in Annapolis with one more prosecution witness. The case likely concludes today, as First Classman John Paul Miller of Lancaster Kentucky faces charges under the acts of 1894 and 1903. Other midshipmen testify about hazing practices and crew room duties as proceedings continue into the afternoon.
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Associated Prese
Annapolis
Stephen Decatur Jr
Decatur
Pee Storers
John Paul Miller
Lancaster Ky
Miller
Cal
Charles H. Lauchheimer
E. S. Thesli
Hililer
P. B. Marzoni
Judge Advocate
Marshall
Burr
Aginst Deratur
Clarence Wint Ger
Matiles
Worth W. Foster
Cinesman
A. B. Cather
Chester
Roberts
G. A. Dehnesn
Iid
Iteberte
Milwaukee municipal court fines and indictments in bribery case
Herme Reldner pleaded guilty in municipal court after being charged by the grand jury with taking a bribe connected to a county contract. Judge Price Neidter fined him £200 and imposed confinement for the offense. Edward F. Shaun admitted to offerings related to the alleged bribery.
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Gs Associated
Frerey
Milwaukee
Wile
Herme
Wullig
Price Neidter
Edward F. Shaun
Ots
Fran Xeidner
Popular Vote Shapes Senate Roster In Turbulent Session
A January 1 session saw Senators debate a popular vote approach to seating decisions. The tone was heated with extensive oratory, yet the outcome remained uncertain as coalition lines and procedural moves dominated the day's press.
Roosevelt's death noted at White House ceremony
An honorary member of the lodge presented a ceremonial item to the president at the White House. The event drew witnesses among prominent members of the organization, linking to earlier national conventions in Nashville and ongoing peace efforts with Japan and Russia. The president's reply was cautious and formal.
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Roosevelt
Nashville
Japan
Russia
Toone
Plunge of Pullman Car Aggregate at St Louis
A Pullman car plunge near Carr Street in St Louis derailed on an elevated track injuring ten passengers. The Harcourt car struck lumber, bent ironwork, and toppled as it slid fifty feet. the crew member remaining was a black porter. Among the injured were W E Miner Milwaukee and J W Patterson Milwaukee with multiple injuries. Henry Miller and A A Allen aboard escaped serious harm.
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Preesi
St. Lous
Pigeteeittar
Carr Street
Harcourt
Mrton
Union Station
Negra
DAV
Ubat
Moen
Ubatt Gyinhwan
Carr Slaton
Elesand Road
W. E. Miner
Theswetl
N. J
Eo Te Genbure
York
D. Puraz
Cabeage
J. W. Patterson
Milwaukee
J. G. Pomeroy
Chicago
Pomeroy
Alles E. Sutton
Providence
Andrew A. Allen
Missouri, Kansas ,& Texas Railway System
Henry Miller
Wabash Railroad
Ampany
Lorenzo
St. Louis
St. Louis, Bruised All Cut. Story OF the Ponte
Peter J. Rambo
Wabash
Allen
Missouri, Kansas & Texas
Harycourt
Extradition Conspiracy Case in Green-Gaynor Hearings
In Savannah today Col Meldrim argued the Green-Gaynor extradition case. He contends the defendants cannot be tried for any offense but the specific one for which they were extradited, namely conspiracy. The government claims conspiracy and fraud by an agent are substantially the same. the district attorney notes indictments cover conspiracy and related charges, while the defense emphasizes absence of a specific fraud statute. Judge Adams prepared to rule on the demurrer after further authorities.
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Associated Press
Savannah
Ga. Dun
United States
Col
Meldrim
Green-Garnor
Canada
MelAria
Fen’ Meldrim
Itala
Meldotra
Goverszment
Adams
The Venezuelan Controversy and Foreign Notions
The article discusses President Benseveta's stance on Venezuela and the United States, noting patience with Veniggeta voices and warnings about potential actions. It references Water, politics, and regional responses, with mentions of units, regents, and global concerns shaping policy decisions.
Panama Canal Report Delayed By Committee Chair
Washington Jan 1 Secretary Patt received a cable from General Travig chair of the Panama Canal Commission consulting board. He says the final report has been signed but proposes withholding release until changes are fully reviewed here. The document will be revised before publication.
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Washington, D
Patt
Generet Travig
Pana Canad
Bruxdele
Owhite
Tinll & Repy
Hearing in Missouri vs Standard Oil adjourned to today
In New York on January 11 the Missouri case against Standard Oil of Indiana and related firms paused before Commissioner Sanderts. Commissioner Gildersleeve postponed hearings to Friday at counsel consent, with a later agreement to continue today to aid the Western lawyers returning home. Attorney General Hadley praised the progress, claiming it links Standard Oil entities in Missouri with Republic and Waters-Pierce, a point central to his case. some witnesses faced refusals to answer.
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Associated Press
York
Sanderts
Missouri
Standard Oil Company of
Indiana
Standard Oil Company
Gildersleeve
Supreme Court
Altoreny General Hadley
Standard of Company
Hadley
Standardil Company of Indians
Republic OF Company
Waters-Pierce Ob Company
Fond du Lac Social Event Dazzles In Grand Coliseum Ball
A large Fond du Lac reception and ball hosted by W H Bowe C H Ordway Frank J Wolff CH Stanchfield G C Bowe and M B Heimer and Miss Bowe drew about 690 guests from over 1,000 invitations. The decorated hall featured red and green lighting, archways, Japanese umbrellas, lace curtains, and a dramatic interior that evoked a mansion while guests arrived in formal attire. The event, described as one of Fond du Lac’s finest social occasions, showcased careful planning with seating, favors, and facilities arranged to ensure guests’ comfort and enjoyment.
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Fond du Laz
Wis
Fond du Lac
Messrs
Mesdames
W. H. Bowe
C. H. Ordway
Frank J. Wolff
CH. Stanchfield
G. C. Bowe
M. B. Heimer
Miss Bowe
Palma
Lee Qoor
Pariora
Private dance party dazzles Fond du Lac crowd
The reception honoring Mr and Mrs Frank J Wolff and guests from Oshkosh Milwaukee and Chicago featured a long dance program of waltzes quadrilles and two steps. Hall's Orchestra plus harp melodies by R V Hell provided music as older guests participated and favors were handed out. A substantial supper and dining room decor completed the elegant event with glowing praise from attendees.
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Frank J. Wolff
W. H. Bows
Mise Bowe
G. A. Stanchfeld
M. B. Helmer
Bire
Hall
Harp Wales
R. V. Hell
Mre
Lowe Burr
Lillie Lucas
Chicago
WL Hollister
Lee Hollister
Oshkosh
Ella Storse
Robert Born
Fond du Lac
Ayatcama
Macedonia Affairs Through The Ages
Fragmented and garbled account discusses Macedonian affairs, asserting a shift toward unification and reduced Turkish influence. References to France Italy and a broader European balance hint at shifting power dynamics and regional ambitions influencing the area.
Will Admit Merchants At State Meeting Vote
A state meeting of the American Society of Faculty weighs admitting merchants and other business men. The proposal to admit if friendly wax is discussed amid questions on membership and procedures.
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Aweoraiel
Meryanie
Senate debates insurance board and secret session
In Washington the Senate adjournment motion passes to Monday. Senator Heyburn outlines a national board of corporations restricting insurer use of snail money to prevent Wall Street speculation, while Bacon contests a Morocco resolution. The chamber then meets in secret session to discuss the topic.
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Associated Press
Washington, D
Senate
Aldrich
Heyburn
Finfill
National Board of Corporations
Aiiens
Wall Street
Bacon
Morocco
Morgan
The Ninth Victim in Hotel Fire at Minnesota Hospital
Disjointed OCR text records a hotel fire in Minnesota with reference to a ninth victim connected to the St. Paul hospital. Specific names, dates, and locations are obscured, but the report centers on continuing casualties from the blaze and hospital involvement.
Postmaster at Glidden Nominated in Wisconsin
Mars A. Wetauhite nominated for postmaster in Glidden Wisconsin. The process continues as the Wisconson district committee weighs candidates after the recent election results. Mary Meas and Gude are mentioned among potential nominees.
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fRy Awaint Pree
Weettington
Prem
TNE
Wisconsion Mary
Meas
Gude
Elope tale yields fortune to wife not husband
A Sioux City farmer, who eloped with his wife, left the fortune in her name and sued for a share. A California court now holds that the estate belongs to Mrs. Douglass, not the man who drove the scheme. The farmer returns home with court documents showing roughly 340 500 dollars of Los Angeles property once in his wife’s name.
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Maal Minn
Dan
Maine
Sioux City
Derek
California
Los Angeles
Porter
Uimahe
Denigines
Mrs. Douglas
Nouglass
Douglase
Twglane
Mouriass
Lutle
Field's Illness Is Grave At Holland House
Report from New York indicates Mr Field is seriously ill with bronchitis and early pneumonia. Physicians Dr James and Dr Janeway attended, with Dr Riges joining. Bulletin notes be improving by 2:16 pm though earlier fears of spread of infection persisted.
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Associated Press
New York
Jan
Holland House
Maratml
Chicago
Field
Walter &. Jamenils
Edward G. Janeway
Austin F. Riges
Fields
Critiert
Fleid
Wailer B. James
Mr. Field
Gasoline Explosion Burns Family in Marinette
Special to The Northwestern Milwauker reports a manaline gasoline blast in a Marinette dwelling badly burning Alex Deau his wife and their son Jack of Niagara. A lit lantern touched gasoline causing a flash. the room burned. The mother, son and Mr Deau suffered severe burns but are expected to recover. The house was partially destroyed.
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Milwauker, Wir
Marinette
Win
Alex Deau
Sop
Jack
Niagara
Wit
Deau
Ries
Mames
Mrx
Deas
Accident at Carlisle boarding house ends in self harm
A man at John Carlisle’s boarding house in Mobile Alabama on January 11 or 1? accidentally shot himself. Authorities report the injury as serious but not likely to prove fatal.
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Prece Mobile
Ala
Carfiste
Ft. the Treasury
John Carlisle
Himeff
New Idar
Carliste
Road Across the Lake Road to Nowhere?
Fragmentary report describes a proposed ice road across a lake connecting Hintown to Onhkesh, with the route leaving a trail at Cy aye street and foot of Cy street. Names and places are unclear due to OCR errors, but the sketch hints at a midlake ice road project involving Jamra and local towns.
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Jamra
Rinthertown
Onhkesh
Court Sets Execution Delay and Church Event Noted
A sixty day delay in an execution was ordered in FE case involving William Seateft after a motion for extension of time to file exceptions. Trinity Episcopal Church's Mens Club met Wednesday evening in church parlors with a $20 banquet served by a ladies committee chaired by Mrs F F MacNichol, large attendance. A program by the Lyric orchestra led by shavies Bircad was planned but interrupted.
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Tn Dreptt
Raea
William Seateft
Weliie
Trinits Episcopal Eharch
Wisconsin Students Fear Football Abolition Sparks Campus Turmoil
University faculty move to abolish football prompts student anger and protests. The Madison contingent argues the measure threatens intercollegiate athletics and campus spirit, while tensions rise over faculty delegates to a Chicago conference.
Seized With Apoplexy Stricken Man Sought Aid
A man suddenly seized with apoplexy collapsed, authorities reported. Rescue workers attended as onlookers watched, with medical teams rushing to provide care amid a crowded scene at the location.
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Macedonian Affairs
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Macedonia
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American Society of Kautir
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Glidden
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Carl Hale
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