Winnebago Traction Company Placed Under Receiver
The Winnebago Traction company goes into receivership with R. H. Hackett appointed by Judge Burnell in Oshkosh. Bond set at 100000, action led by the Trust Company of America to protect bondholders amid a dispute over two bond issues and pending foreclosures. The receiver authorized to operate the railway and defend pending suits while proceedings settle bond rights.
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Frost Company of America
Tractium Company
Winnebago Traction Company
R. H. Hackett
Burnell
Trust Company of America
City of
New York
Traction Company
Winnebago “Fraction Company
Charles Barber
Pny
Trust Company
Barber
Col
H. L Weed
Colonel Weed
BR. H. Hackett
A. E. Thompson
Henry Heinzleman
Hackett
Meeers, Kehoeck, van Schroder and
Tileteen
Crstem
Jane
TOG
Sretem Gos
Traction Cenpann
Fle
Nehkesh
Neenah
Ister
Oskeh
Omro
Roberts Resigns as Mint Director Effective August First
George B. Roberts resigns as director of the mint and will leave the post August 1. He has been chosen president of the Commercial National Bank of Chicago to succeed the late James H. Eckers. Roberts' successor at the mint has not yet been named.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
George B. Roberts
Mint
Roberts
Commercial National Bank of Chicago
James H. Eckers
Bir. Roberts
E B Kirk resigns to head Dixon electric firms
Edward B Kirk vice president and general manager of the Winnebago Traction company has tendered his resignation to accept the general manager post of Sterling Dixon and Eastern Electric Railway and Lee County Lighting companies in Dixon Illinois. He will stay until arrangements for his departure are made.
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Edward 8. Kirk
Winnebago Traction Company
Sterling, Dixon & Eastern Electric, Railway Company
Lee County Lighting Company
Dixon, I
Traction Company
Kirk
Illinois
Dixon
Ill
Oshkosh
E. E. Downs
Santa Rosa
Cal
Downs
The
Richard A. Hackett
Emerson McMullin
New York
Grand Rapids
Grand Haven
Ala
Gas and Electric Company
Troubles of Brokers Shake Small Town Market
In Binghampton New York July 6 the A G Walsh and Co brokerage firm did not open, amid reports from R M Weaver wire in Pittsburgh of trouble. Eastern representatives ordered closure though officials deny financial distress. In Pittsburgh July 6 H M Weaver offices were suspended with no reason given as Mr Weaver is away. Authorities threaten action under the Bucketsnap bill effective June 1 and fear of a broad crackdown looms next week.
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Associated Press
Binghampton
WN. C
A. G. Walsh & Co
R. M.weaver
Pittsburg
H. M. Weaver
Weaver
Pennsylvania
Weny York
Milwaukee chosen for next convention seat at NAPA
Wisconsin honored as William C. Ahlhbuser of Milwaukee is elected official editor at the National Amateur Press association closing session in Boston. Executive judges are William R. Murphy of Philadelphia Louis M. Starring of Grand View Tenn and Mrs Edith Minster of Boston. Milwaukee to host next convention.
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Associated Press
Boston
Mass
National Amateur Press Association
William C. Ahlhhuser
Milwaukee
William R. Murphy
Philadelphia
Louis M. Starring
Grand View
Tenn
Edith Minster
Prison Fire Threats Joliet Penitentiary
A fire started in the chair shop at Joliet penitentiary likely from spontaneous combustion. Convicts became excited but were controlled as the prison fire department extinguished the flames with nominal loss.
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Associated Pris
Joliet
State Penitentiary
Progress on the Canal Excavations in June
The Panama Canal project reports total excavations for June as described by Chief Engineer Lt. Col. Goethals. The dispatch from Washington summarizes the year's digging progress and highlights yardage milestones achieved in the latest month.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Panama Canal
Goethals
WS Yarda
Image of Today’s Paper Highlights Theater and News
The page lists sections including The Theatre with Mathews and Cheteh announcements, Society portraits, Milwaukee News, and New Superintendent portrait in Winneta County. It mentions New York fashions, state conventions, and theatre minutes from yacht club hoses Monday evening.
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Mathews
Cheteh
Seas
New York
S. Ee
Menarba
Aee Rasa Ona Telar
Miwankes News
Winnetaen
New Fork
City Nations
Otiere
Matisca Neve
Fromiarat Mujeres
Washington Leiter
Irk
Rockefeller Daughter Says Father Is Persecuted and Generous
Mrs. Harold F. Rockefeller, daughter of John D. Rockefeller, describes her father as a persecuted yet genial man who loves public life, talks with newspaper men, and attends church. She notes he may grant interviews before leaving Chicago and that his focus will be on business as he faces testimony in the Standard Oil case.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Ill
Harold F.mccormick
John D. Rockefeller
McCormack
Rockefeller
Couren
Landis
United States
Aura
Stardard Oil Company of
Intiana
Ue Shrage Alton Trailway Company
Simen
Aisstellen
Peter Cdt
Standard ON Company of
New Jerer
Lanitis
First Motor Car Race at New Brooklands Track
The New Brooklands track in Werbridge hosted Britain's first motor car meeting. Eleven starters contended for the Montague cup $9500 and a $1000 trophy across a 30 mile course with speeds near 90 mph. J. E. Hutton won on a German car after a disputed, lead-changing contest. No injuries occurred despite some breakdowns.
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London
Brooklands Track
Werbridge
J. E. Hutton
Howie Battleship Evades Destruction at Toulon
Fire broke out near Howie’s powder magazine and the vessel was sunk in a sap to prevent spread. The incident follows two prior ship conflagrations in Toulon within a month, prompting a rigid inquiry. The Howie, about 11 000 tons displacement, carries a crew of roughly 660.
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Associated Press
Toulon
France
Howie
Tena
Tauton
Freight Trains Collide Near Seven Mile Creek In Wisconsin
A Milwaukee incident reports freight train No. 40 striking another freight northbound No. 42 near Seven Mile Creek seven miles south of the city. Several cars left the tracks blocking traffic while Milwaukee passenger No. 11 was rerouted via the Wisconsin division to Fond du Lac to continue to Ashland.
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Northwestern
Milwaukee
Wis
Chicago & Northwestern
Mncl
Soha
Seven Mile Creek
Wisconsin
Fond du Lac
Ashland
Roosevelts Annual Frolic On Long Island Sound
President Roosevelt and family picnic on Long Island Sound near Lloyds Neck. The Sylph yacht ferried luncheon tent and gear while the family rules out returning until tomorrow morning if weather suits.
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Oyster Bay
L. I
Rooscvelt
Shorea
Long Island Sound
Lloyd’s Neck
Toth
Kioto Wins Ilrac Prize In Winneconne Fourth Parade
Kioto owned by William M. Habig won the Ilrac prize for best decorated power boat in the Winneconne Fourth of July parade. The Leone 8 took second prize. Judges were J. J. Anderson W. W. Kempen and Julius Menzel. Thirty two crafts took part led by the Nia Commodore William Faber with Globe Con as patrol.
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Kiota
William M. Habig
Ilrac
Winneconne
Leone 8
J. Anderson
W. W
Byota
Nia
Tia Juana
Redfeld Jr
Isabel B
Niobe
Galatet
Kioto
Irma
Serena
Ada May
Flonona
Violet
Leone
Marjorie
Tone
Beeniee
Lenora
Weratan
Anna B
Matbel BL
Umiine
Siskewit
Viking
Jeanette
Fritz
Scheff
Sixammi
Addeck
Jennie _F
Ethe
Oshkosh and Madison Open Three-Game Series at White City
The Oshkosh and Madison teams of the state league begin a three game set this afternoon at White City park at 2 45. Both squads are rested and a road trip is expected with Oshkosh arriving from La Crosse and Madison from Fond du Lac via Interurban. The clubs also schedule games tomorrow and Monday with a 3 PM start tomorrow.
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Oshkand
Madison
White City Ball Park
Oshkosh
la Cros
Mormning
Fond du Lac
Oelock
Drownings Reported From China Mission Station
A missionary named Worley, a graduate of Rush Medical College and the University, is reported drowned at a mission station in China. The incident was conveyed by Asecistes Peet Risomingien, with preliminary details from Te Needham.
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Stes
China
RE. Worley
Roermal
Fighting in Formosa reported by Japanese assault
The transit steamer Tremont carried news of Formosa fighting where Japanese forces attacked Chinese troops at Chintztan. After a fierce three hour battle, a Japanese commander and 130 of 120 troops were killed in a desperate charge and the defenders held the position briefly.
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Acroriniel Pree Wisteria
Steaener Tremont
Seven Dead In La Crosse Tornado News Update
La Crosse Wisconsin reports seven deaths from a tornado that swept the district. Initial counts of twenty five were revised to seven, naming Mr. and Mrs. John Lame and several others among the dead. Communication lines restored and district business resumes.
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la Crosse
Wis
Tornato
la Mrosee
John Lame
Anian Waxnean Tian
Irakdale
Wie Prown
Tue Weety
H. Golickeon
Tunnel Siding
Leman Clark
NejHeyilie
Bae New Leen
White District
Federation of Travelers Annual Convention Notice
The Anatican Federation of Travelers holds its annual convention in August of next year in Denver. Walter Moreau of Sefiaia Maine was elected president and Dan W. Richmond of Chirag served as secretary-treasurer in the recent proceedings.
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Piety
Kansas
Che. Mo
Anatican Federation of Travelers
Prate
Nehis
Alpsoernel
Auruet
Denver
Wal Moreau
Sefiaia
Ministers Convene Plans for Seventeenth Baptist Convention
The Baptist Young People’s Union managers in Spokane plan the seventeenth annual convention. The event is set for next July in Cleveland Ohio and aims to attract attendees from across the region.
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Spokane
Waeh
Yast
Cleveland
Ghia
British public figure survives car crash with broken ribs
Reports say Sir Arthur James Hither, the British minister, sustained three broken ribs but is not in danger. He was involved in a car accident near Pyeeid and is expected to recover within one to three days, enabling a possible return to duties soon.
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Christianga
Netwas
Juiz
Arthur Janes
Mic Teter
Pye Eid
Chris i Vanir
Zere
Oil King in Court Faces Judge In Rockefellers Probe
Chicago July 6 Judge Landis questioned John D Rockefeller and other Standard Oil officers about the company's finances and scope. Rockefeller testified he had not been active in the business for years and knew little of outside refineries, while crowds pressed outside the federal court as police struggled to control the scene.
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Landis
Supreme Court
Indiana
New Jersey
Associated Press
Chicago
Standard OU Company
John D. Rockefeller
Standard Oil Company of New Jersey
Iittle
Standard Oil Company
Chicago & Alton Railway
Union Tanki Ne
Wiliam Rockefeller
John D. Archbold
William Rockefeller
Mr. Rockefeller
Mr .Rockefeller
Marshal Hay
Standard Oil
Rowd
United States
Hor
Bel Tewante
Coure
Roke
Miller
Tdi da Thesien
Onerruigg
Frey A. Warn
Peresal Friztaeent
Hago & Alien Sutige
Tadge Landis
Env
East St. Levie
Wheing
Imi
Judee
Hiv
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Essetting Propertya
Richard H. Hackett
Fe Cliy
Davard Pp. Kirk
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Thie Lee
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Peemdent
Miss Far Rathermel
Cits
Treas Wet and Scretary
A. B. Ortren
Bear of Directors
Osh Kosh Turin
Wat
Chicago Bank
E. B. Kirk
Mayvager
Winnebago Tuwaction Company
Dirox, Ill
Hinghampton
Cannes
New Fork Herald
H. F. McCormick
England
Algeciras
Manitowoc
Roosevelts
Willian M. Habig
Winaneconne
Oshkosh and
White City Park
Worley
Mindan
Formosa
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Tornando
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Federation OF Travelers
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Baptist Young
Njuries
Sir Herbert
Norway
Jadee Landin-Lars
Ita
Nipwepa
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