Military Post Schools Proposed Under Army Bill
The Secretary of War asks the House to authorize post schools for enlisted men's children at remote posts lacking schools. Previously these were branches of post schools under section 1231. legislative sanction is needed to reestablish them, proposed in the 1907 army appropriation bill.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Secretary of War
House of Representatives
Spain
Army
Fallieres Elected President of France on First Ballot
Paris jan 17 fallieres elected president of france on the first ballot with 449 votes to 371 for doumer. the assembly met at versailles and voting proceeded in alphabetical order amid excitement as fallieres with backing of radical and socialist groups edged out doumer. born 1841 at mezin he rose from mayor to deputy and senator, later leading roles in interior justice and education before presidency.
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Doumer
Associated Press
Paris
M. Fallieres
France
M. Doumer
National Assembly
Congress Hall
Versailles
Senate
M. Loubet
M. Faillerea
Chamber of Deputies
M. Sarrien
Justice
M. Leon Bourgeois
M. Failieres
Combes
M. Combes
Clement Armand Fallieres
Mezin
Department
Lot-Et- Garonne
Merac
Chamber
Interior
Jula Ferry
BM. Fallieres
Slerer
Mother Dies Suddenly. Son McMurrow Held for Inquest
In Philadelphia on January 17, John McMurrow, son of Anita McMurrow the Countess de Bettancourt, was jailed awaiting a coroner’s inquest into his mother’s sudden death. Police cite bruising on the body and neighbor reports of disputes between mother and son prior to her death.
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Br Associated Press
Philadelphia
John Mce-Murrow
Anita McMurrow
Countess de Bettancourt
McMurrow
Poice
Fraternal Companies face inquiry over operations
A legislative committee in Wisconsin plans a thorough investigation into fraternal insurance firms. The probe aims to determine the legality and permanence of their practices and whether trusts or wedges of control exist among companies. Mr Ekern and the Armstrong committee discuss procedures as New York officials weigh best methods.
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Woveiaies
Wis
Gran Herman
Jaweethais Trateenal
Ekern
New York
Armstrong
Life convicts escape from Missouri penitentiary
In an unusual escape, two inmates identified as Frank Tin and Jas i7dshn reportedly fled the Missouri penitentiary and are now missing. They are said to testify against H. Bot ter, charged with murder in a police case in Sopa, according to dispatches from Carthage Missouri.
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Carthage
Frank- Tin
Convention of Miners Nearing Anthracite Talks
Indianapolis January 17 The miners convention signals preliminary steps toward a meeting between anthracite miners representatives and operators in the near future Either side may meet as miners representatives if the request to include the union is granted Mitchell notes progress in negotiations while declining to reveal details He announces committee appointments at the convention opening
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Associated Press
Indianapolis
Ind
Mitchell
E. B. Thomas
Lehigh Valley Hallway Company
Thomas
Lynchers Thwarted In Milford Del Assault Case
Frederick Groves, a Black man, arrested for assaulting Miss Flora Booze, was moved to Dover jail to prevent lynching as a mob of townspeople and guards kept watch overnight. The suspect confessed later, claiming intoxication erased his memory of the incident.
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Associa Lead Srress
Milford
Del
Frederick Groves
Flora Booze
Dover
Delaware National Guard
Long
Nixon in New York as torpedo boat work ends
Lewis Nixon, who built ten torpedo boats at a Black Sea port for Russia, arrived in New York on the Kaiser Wilhelm II. He said he finished all Russian contracts and plans no new work until Russia quiets. Nixon spent four months in St. Petersburg and intends to return. He contrasted the city revolution with New York’s general election. The Kaiser Wilhelm II endured a six day six hour winter passage at reduced speed for seventy six hours.
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Associated Press
New York
Lewis Nixon
Black Sea
Europe
Russia
Nixon
St. Petersburg
The Meriwether Trial in Annapolis
The trial of Midshipman Minor Meriwether Jr. resumed with witnesses from the fourth class saying he treated them with consideration and friendliness. The defense argued Meriwether seeks to clear his name from cruelty accusations. Also dismissed were Midshipmen Pettersen Marsent Foster and Trenmor Ceffa Ir for misconduct during the fall formation.
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Associated Press
Annapolis
Pettersen
Barts Marsent
W. Foster
Wolves
Trenmor Ceffa Ir
United States Navy
Pirkes
Arter
Cerretar
Ats Wis aGdrecee
Directir
Diplomacy Turmoil With Venezuela Traced From Caracao
Fragmented report outlines rapid diplomatic shifts as pressure mounts over relations with Venezuela. Mentions French envoy retirements, French steamer routes, and tentative transit of officials via Port Cabeila while unrest includes alleged expulsions and a dramatic street scene involving a priest and a heroine.
Ghamsherlain at Polls In Heartfelt Birmingham Visit
British statesman Chamberlain and his wife toured Birmingham during the January election, drawing a hearty welcome as seven parliamentary divisions vote. The Liberal surge boosts interest, with Chamberlain’s West Birmingham bid seen as pivotal, while other candidates like Buxton, Broderick, Evans, and Balfour prospects headline contests.
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Birmingham
Hattie of
Nalots
Associated Press
Eng
Chamberlain
Mr. Chamberlain
East Birmingham
John Btone
London
Joseph Chamberlain
Sidney Buxton
Poplar
Tower Hamlets
William St John Broderick
India
Guildford
Surrey
Samuel Evans
Glammorganshire
Willam F Evans- Gordon
Stepney
William
Balfour
Strike at Menasha Shingle Pier Reduces Wages
Special to The Northwestern reports a strike by twenty five shingle handlers at the Wisconsin Central shingle pier in Menasha Wisconsin on January seventeenth. Workers previously earned one dollar per day with long hours and were offered a reduction of twenty five cents per garrett. Local Agent S R Lemreans relayed orders from A B Viner causing the wage cut. Workers refused to work for the reduced pay and tensions are high as pier operations continue with loaded shipments and uncertain futures. The meeting of the Tislard Paper Company and Strange Paper Company owners suggested a possible joint response or action.
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Commons Counci
Menasha
Menasha Merchants’ Association
Joseph Schlegel
Third Street
B. Thomas
Maryor Henning
Main Street
Brewers
Badgers
Minehall
Neenah
Fred Uhban
Wis
Wisconsin Central Railway
Msturbanesa
Cnmpowe Cf
Sorlund
Senate Wren
Wierengin
Aera
Uae
Neenah Hotel Lease Nears Final Papers and Board Race
Neenah Wisconsin January 17 Special to The Northwestern negotiations between William Kasson and Russel house management on a hotel lease near conclusion. Kasson plans early possession to elevate the hotel. Neenah Auditorium trustees to elect directors tonight with suspected reappointment of W C Wing as manager.
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Neenah
Wis
William Kasson
Russel ‘House
Hasson
Kasson
Kaesnon
Union House
Chase
W. C. Wing
Wisconsin Avenue
Patrick Quinn
Joseph Strip
Eau Claire
F. J
Mar
Jehn Eeker
Alina Rosemary
Roenet
Alfred Hanson
Miers
National Board of Trade Debates Interstate Commerce Reform
The national board of trade adopts a compromise report on interstate commerce law. It favors prohibiting rebates and discrimination, while supporting government supervision of transportation and rate oversight to curb excessive charges. Congress urged to enact swift, just measures with penalties for violations.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
National Board of Trade
Committee On Interstate Commerce Law
Coates
Philadelphia
Commission
Interstate Commerce Commission
Congress
United States Court of Competent Juris Aielon
Catron Bale
Mtn
Frestares
Wisconsin poultry show at Armory attracts growing crowds
Tuesday evening drew a healthy crowd for the Wisconsin State Poultry Association show at Armory 33 with attendance rising through today. Judges worked on scoring barred Plymouth Rocks and white varieties as pet stock exhibits arrive, including dogs and ponies, while armory decorations enhance a festive setup.
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Wisconsin State Poultry Association
Armory 33
Yhia
D. J. Lambert
Charles McClare
Mnesa
Babcock
Carl Petersilen
Ganem Washburn
George Cameron
Special verdict in Borgman Pingel suit sets damages
The Borgman Pingel case ended with a special verdict for the defendant. Damages awarded: actual $50 and punitive $16. The Bergman v Pingel circuit court trial featured lengthy testimony and legal arguments, with jurors deliberating after testimony concluded on Tuesday.
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Borgman- Pingel
Frederick W. Bergman
John Pingel
Moses Hinoper
Plainiaf
TI. T. Weed
Eleck
Judes Burnell
Edwin Cronk
Elmer Georges BF
Deed of insane man and arrest near Oshhorh
Fragmentary notice describes a man Ramet accused of mental incapacity and involvement in an incident at Oshhorh. It notes prior psychiatric concerns and a recent arrest, with reference to a farmer and a county authority. The garbled text limits precise details and dates.
Funeral Train Bears Marshall Field Family Homeward
The New York Central and Lake Shore special train, with five cars, carries Marshall Field's body to Chicago. Family members including Mrs. Marshall Field and Miss Catherine Eddy travel aboard. burial planned for Graceland cemetery with service undecided between residence or First Presbyterian church. The party left the Holland House to avoid crowds, coffins moved by side entrance.
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Associated Press
New York
Marshall Field
Chicago
New York Central
Lake Shore
Frank Jullings
Field
Marshall Field Jr
Stanley Field
John C. King
Henry Dibblee
Preston Gibson
Augustus N. Eddy
Fields
Catherine Eddy
Arthur Jones
Robert ‘Ct. Lincoln
Gillette
Mr. Fields
Robert N. Fair
Norman B. Ream
Tan D. Janes
Phil Nip James
Mr. Field
Graceland Cemetery
Prairie Avenue
First Presbyterian Church
Fifth Avenue
Thirtieth Street
Wisconsin arson confession ties woman to jail escape bid
In Wautoma Wisconsin police say Fred Schirmacher confessed that Mrs Lite Wandrey paid him three dollars to set fire to Kent and Baxters hovery barn last April. The plan aimed to distract officials while Emil Schirmacher, then jailed for incest, would be released. Fred, 20, stole a mask sand and red pepper but the attempt failed and he was jailed. Wandrey was arrested in Wausau after fleeing the city and will face a hearing.
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Northwestern
Milwaukee
Wis
Wisconsin
Wautoma
Wwis
Emil Schirmacher
Fred Schirmacher
Lite Wandrey
Schirmacher
Kent and Baxter
Young Schirmacher
Wausau
Died Together In Chicago Hotel Room Mystery
The bodies of two young people, a man registering as Ralph Jiese from Algonquin and an unnamed woman, were found in a St. James hotel room on Washington Boulevard. Both died from gunshot wounds fired into the mouth. the revolver lay on the bed. No shots heard, mystery over which person fired.
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Associated Press
Chicago
St. James Hotel
Washington Boulevard
Halsted Street
Ralph Jiese
Algonquin
Warran
CWO
Frew Housua
Alcanquin
Rest Seeks In Canada Amid Confusing Ads
Fragmentary text reports a rest seeking note tied to Canadian surroundings and unclear ads. Names and places are unreadable, with stray phrases about a medical or insurance context and a possible event. The garbled OCR leaves core facts and actions indeterminable.
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