Wisconsin Assembly Defies Probe In Stephenson Ballot
Wisconsin lawmakers gridlocked over United States Senator Isaac Stephenson. Assembly rejected a probe into primary expenditures while the Senate reconsidered earlier votes and prepared for a joint ballot showdown. Charges of bribery and money payments dominated the session as supporters and opponents pressed for investigation and reelection action.
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Wisconsin Indians and Reparations Bill Clears Senate
Washington Jan 24 Senator Clapp chairman of the Indian Committee announced the Senate passed a reparations measure directing use of funds. The action effects Wisconsin Indians and related tribal communities as the bill moves to conference.
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Investigation of Indian affairs in Wisconsin directive
Resolution introduced by Senator La Follette directs a committee or subcommittee to travel to Wisconsin to investigate Indian affairs. Pending the probe the secretary of interior is to suspend roll approvals and halt further allotments to Indians in Wisconsin, per H. C. Stevens.
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Four Die In Hotel Fire In Fort Worth
Four unidentified men burned or suffocated to death and another fatally burned when a gasoline stove exploded, gutting the Southern hotel on Jones street. The blaze damaged six nearby frame buildings and left several women with minor burns.
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Illinois Senatorial Fight Goes To Balloting In Joint Session
Illinois United States senator election in the state legislature resumes in Springfield with 17 ballots completed and no decisive result. Fred Morris Robert Lincoln and Charles Wharton added to the list. Stringer’s majority claim rejected as the session adjourns to noon tomorrow amid renewed negotiations and shifting votes.
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Watseka
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Chicago
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Opium Ban Passed by Senate in China Trade Era
Washington D C January 26 The senate today passed the Tage bill to prohibit the importation and use of smoking opium. The measure directs the secretary of the treasury to prescribe regulations under which opium for medicinal purposes may be brought in.
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Sheriff delays commutation notice in Mary Veral murder
Chicago January 26 Sheriff Stran theim has not been notified of a commutation changing Herman Billeik’s sentence from hanging to life imprisonment for the murder of Mary Veral. He today sent out the usual invitations for the execution in the meantime.
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Chicago
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Herman Billeik
Mary Veral
Dramatic escape of Republic captain hailed by crowd
Captain Sealby and officers of the wrecked Republic were greeted by thousands at the pier and in Bowing Green as they returned from the luxury liner transfer. The wireless operator Binns was praised while Sealby recounted the perilous retreat from the sinking ship with Williams.
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Civic federation of Racine arrests cigar dealers for gambling
Milwaukee dispatch reports Racine civic federation members obtained warrants for about 35 individuals including cigar dealers and barber shop owners. Former Alderman James Anderson swore out warrants alleging gambling by operation of slot machines and other devices. Federation detectives allegedly gathered evidence over two weeks, with poker rooms, private clubs, and pool tables cited as violations. Baseball promoters fear Sunday games may be targeted.
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Supreme Court affirms conviction of Racine saloon keeper
Madison Wis Jan 26 The supreme court today affirmed the conviction of William Dillon a Racine saloon keeper who is serving a seventeen year sentence in the state prison at Waupun for killing Jacob Best a Milwaukee wine agent in a dispute over an alleged debt for liquor
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Governor Gilette to address legislature on anti-Japanese bill
Sacramento report says Governor Gilette will send a message to the legislature this afternoon regarding the anti-Japanese bill before the body. He will advise compliance with the federal government’s request that no action be taken on the measure.
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Sacramento
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Ex Governor Blanchard Remarries in Manitoba
Former Louisiana governor E Ho ton O Blanchard married Charlotte G Tracey in Neepawa Manitoba last night The bride is noted in social circles in Baton Rouge La The ceremony occurred at the home of the bride's sister Mrs Demattos New
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Winnipes
Ehoton O. Blanchard
Louisiana
Neepawa
Manitoba
Charlotte G. Tracey
Tinton Rouge
Oklahoma Grand Jury Probes Governor Haskell Lot Frauds
Muskogee Oklahoma, January 26. A federal grand jury began sessions to probe alleged town lot frauds tied to Governor Charing N. Haskell. Federal authorities accuse unscrupulous men of registering dozens of names to obtain multiple land titles. About 249 people named in the scheme are subpoenaed from multiple states to testify. The jury was instructed by Judge Ralph E. Campbell to investigate without fear or favor as they examine evidence in hospital quarters at the federal jail.
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Train Wreck Injures Passengers Near Titishare
A Panhandle division express from Stonia to Pittsburg derailed near Titishare due to a broken rail. The derailment at high speed sent cars down an embankment. twelve injured including Mrs Mebeen and Mebeen, with others named among the victims. Authorities report no fatalities so far.
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Wisconsin Supreme Court upholds new cigarette law
The Wisconsin Supreme Court sustains a revised tobacco law prohibiting the sale of cigarettes and the so-called makings. The ruling confirms enforcement against local dealers selling cigarette papers and related products.
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Boswell mine explosion leaves multiple dead
A series of explosions at the Boswell coal mine in Somerset County resulted in two confirmed deaths with about twenty others feared dead. Rescue work faced dangerous after damp conditions as a dedicated inspection party attempted to reach entombed workers.
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