Four Killed by Ax Blows in Blue Island Family Home
The Neslesla family of four were slain in their Blue Island home in a single night. Jacob Neslesla Jr found the bodies after returning home for water. A bloody ax lay beside the beds as police probe motive and suspect a enraged husband who vanished a year ago.
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Vere Telly
Sister
Houe
Associated Press
Chicago
Tuly
Blue Island
Jacob Neslesla
Anna Neslesla
Jacob
Martha Mansfield
Mans
William Mansfield
Martha
Michel Clerewinki
Neslesli
Neslesia
Mansfield
Woman Drowns While Aiding At Lake Michigan
Mrs Evelyn Yarrow a 20 year old Chicago waitress at Hotel Racine drowned in Lake Michigan while attempting to swim from shore to an out raft. Two boys Harry Steube and Harold Brown attempted rescue but all three went under and were saved only to remain unconscious. Two other waitresses were present but did not enter the water. Mrs Yarrow is survived by her husband and her Chicago parents.
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Evelyn Yarrow
Chicago
Watteress
Racine
Wis
Hotel Racine
Lake Michigan
Elks Club
Harry Steube
Harold Brown
Mrs. Yarrow
Chicega
Jones Defends Link To Harvester Zinc Trusts
Thomas N. Jones, a Chicago nominee for the Federal Reserve Board, testified before the Senate Banking Committee amid questions about his ties to the Harvester and zinc trusts. He said he joined the International Harvester company as a director at Cyrus H. McCormick’s request and held no significant personal stake.
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Herrester Company
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Thomas N. Donee
Chicago
Wilson
Federal Reserve Board
Senate Banking Committee
Harvester and Zinc
Jones
International Tarvester Company
Cyrus H. McCormick
Fires Over the Fourth Reported in Town
Fire department responded to multiple blazes Friday and Saturday including a popcorn wagon on Main Street owned by C Hansen a closet fire on Ceape Street near the lake a shed blaze at 362 Main Street and a roof fire at 640 Eleventh Street the value of property damaged was not determined.
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Main Street
C. Hansen
Ceape Street
Franklin Prettier
Eleventh Street
Mussulmans Take Koritza In Albanian Revolt
The Mussulman insurgents in South Albania reportedly captured the important town of Koritza after a stout fight. The garrison, with Dutch and Austrian Sendarmerie officers, was taken prisoner following resisted defense.
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Incure Wents
Associated Press
Durazzo
Albania
Mussulman
Etting
Prince William
Koritza
Oshkosh Racer Is Injured In Fast Madison Race
Arthur Aldrich of Oshkosh and William Koeck of Oshkosh collided on the track at Madison while speed racing at about a mile a minute yesterday. Both were injured but not fatally. Koeck was taken to a hospital with worse injuries, while Aldrich escaped serious harm. Koeck is a noted motorcycle dealer and racer from Oregon Street, Wisconsin.
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William Koeck
Arthur Aldrich
Madison
Stantal
Mac
Koeck
QWilliam_ Koeck
Oregon Street
Two dynamiters released on parole from federal prison
Michael J. Cunnane of Philadelphia and Murray L. Pennell of Springfield were paroled today after serving half of their three year sentences for conspiring to transport explosives illegally. They reported to Leavenworth Kansas after conviction in Indianapolis and did not obtain bonds unlike other labor leaders.
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Hael J. Cunnane
Murray L. Pennell
Associated Press
Leavenworth
Kan
Michael J. Cunnane
Philadelphia
Murray L Pennell
Springfield
Indianapolis
United States Penitentiary
Cunnane
Pennell
Mrs H L Russell Dies at Wisconsin College
Mrs BLL Russell wife of the dean of the Wisconsin College of Agriculture died Sunday after a long illness from cancer. Born in Payette in 1868 she married Professor Russell in 1893. Four children were born two survive. Funeral Tuesday with burial at Poynette conducted by Rev George Bunt.
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Northwestern
Madison
Wis
Bll. Russell
Wisconsin College of Agriculture
Wilson Names Morris for Sweden Mission
President Wilson sent Ira H. Morris of Chicago as minister to Sweden to the Senate. The president also considers Representative Peters of Massachusetts for assistant secretary of the treasury to replace Charles H. Hamlin, named to the Federal Reserve Board.
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Chicago
Sweden
Vres
Washington
1. C
Ira H. Morris
Wilson
Senate
Representative Peters
Massachusetts
Blue Sky Law Invalid in Supreme Court Per Curiam
Des Moines reports that the blue sky law regulating investment companies was declared unconstitutional in a per curiam opinion. Judges Walter I. Smith Smith McPherson and John Pollock joined in delivering the ruling.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
Tows
Walter I. Smith
United States
Smith McPherson
John ©. Pollock
Protection Extended to Spanish and Swiss Mines
Washington July 6 The US Britain accord to protect mining properties will be extended to cover Spanish and Swiss properties. Spanish ambassador Mr Riano today urged Secretary Bryan to admit Spain and Switzerland to the compact.
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Associated Dress
Washington, D. C
United States
Great Britain
Alexico
Riano
Bryan
Switzerland
The Man Who Made the Monument
Karl Ritter born Vienna December 6 1367 emigrated to the United States in 1889 and became a leading American sculptor. He served on New York City’s Art Commission and directed sculpture at the 1904 St Louis and 1915 Panama Expositions. He missed the unveiling but plans a future visit to Oshkosh.
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Karl Ritter
Schurz
Karl Theodore Francis Gitter
Vienna
Austria
United States
Art Commission
New York City
New York
Chicago
San Francisco
Oshkosh
Results of Mexican election not certain still working for peace
Reports from Mexico City indicate very light voting with only about two percent turnout in government controlled areas. Huerta is favored for president and Blanquet for vice president as mediation efforts in Washington and Torreon proceed.
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Republic
Washington
Associated Press
Mexico City
Fteldlag
Wuerta
México City
Huerta
Blanquet
Eueta
Chamber of Deputies
Senate
Wilson
D. C
Mexico
Liuerta
Kenhinet
Carranza
Villa
Joseph Vasconcelos
Saltillo
United States
Rafael Zubaran
Torreon
Wisconsin Retail Jewelers gather for annual convention
Milwaukee leaders welcome attendees at the Wisconsin Retail Jewelers Association convention in the auditorium. Mayor Bading will give the welcome, with President William H. Upmeyer of Milwaukee to respond. Reports from officers and committee chairmen will be presented before a short adjournment for exhibition visits.
Bomb Thrown Into Meeting of Teachers
A meeting of the National Education Association in St Paul, Minnesota, opened amid controversy as the southern bloc fights for control of the nomination committee. Delegates debated gender bias in elections and urged uniform standards, central libraries, and a federal education bureau as parts of a broader reform agenda.
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Associated Press
St. Paul
Minn
Solid South
National Education Association of
Pret
David &. Johnson
Rock Il
Swain
David Starr Jordan
Fromen
Johnson
Andrew Carnegie
Philander P. Claxton
United
Claxton
Carnegie
Bob Scribner
Ishpeming
Mich
National Council
Leubner
Bureau of Education
United States
Josephine C. Prestone Olympiou
Waalington
Congress withholds aid for Salem fire sufferers
Washington July 6 The 20000 appropriation requested by President Wilson was refused by the house appropriations committee. The panel said Massachusetts could handle the situation and the federal grant was unnecessary. Phelan and Gillett joined five others in supporting the request.
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Washington, D. C
Salem
Wilson
Congress
House Appropriations Committee
Massachusetts
Phelan and
Gillett
Injunction Holds Rex Theaters Deal From Proceeding
The Rex theater at 171 and 173 Main Street did not transfer ownership as planned. Two temporary injunctions blocked the move, one against the New People’s Theater Company and another against building owner Andrew Haben. Roy Cummings, manager of the theater, charged the lease expires in October and the new company knew of that when agreeing to take possession today. Proceedings likely move to circuit court to lift or permanence the injunction.
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People's Theater Company
Rex
Rex Theater
Main Street
New People’s Theater Company
Andrew Haben
Moving Picture House
Justice of the Peace
F. A. Kaerner
Roy Cummings
Haben
John F. Kinwin
Bouck & Hilton
Cummings
W. J. Foulker
New People's Theater
Jsompenye
Unveiling of the Schurz Monument and ceremony notes
A descriptive index outlines the Schurz Monument unveiling with sections on the monument photo the narrative of the ceremony the absence and address by former Lieutenant Governor Emil Baensch and a photograph of Carl Schurz. It notes Governor Kuevern's address and the timely arrival of the granite.
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Schurz
Emil Baensch
Carl Schurz
Kuevern
Unsettled Weather With Showers Likely Tonight
Unsettled conditions expected with possible local showers and cooler temperatures. Northern and western portions may see a cooler day on Tuesday with variations in temperature and winds affecting observed readings.
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Daly
Westhweat
Patriotism In Sculpture Stand Atop Monument In North Carolina
The article describes a bronze statue by Austro American sculptor Hurl sitter set on a pedestal of Malfour pink granite from North Carolina. The figure, identified as M Souburz in everyday attire, stands on an eleven foot four inch pedestal raising a total height of fifteen feet six inches above ground. Total monument weight exceeds twelve tons with the statue at 2,500 pounds and pedestal at 22,000 pounds.
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Hurl Sitter
New York City
M Souburz
Caroline
Railroad in a rush as granite pedestal reaches Oshkosh
Chicago and Northwestern Company speeds up cargo of granite for the Selina monument pedestal. The shipment, delayed by a broken car, arrives in Oshkosh ahead of schedule, enabling the dedication ceremony. The Winring Granite Quarries firm provided the stone swiftly, while officials praise the timely dispatch. Mrs. Charles de Hurloe, noted local resident, dies in Florida. funeral plans pending.
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Chicago & Northwestern Company
Oshbash
Northwestern Real
Flom Newton
Thos
Oplhunh
Northwesten Company
Ree
Oshkosh
Seledude
Wentich
Thos City
Pines
Winring Granite Quarries Company
Salisbury
N. C
Wisconsin
West Planet
North Carolina
Wenken
Balfour Park
Woma
Gahkoah
Florida
Swaukee
Las
Chiartes de Hurloe
Forest Jhome
Milwauky
Qualifying for Daly Cup at Algoma Country Club
The Italy cup qualifiers were held at Algoma Country sub club over the weekend. Sixteen players advanced to the frat round to be played by next Sunday with handicaps assigned after eighteen holes. Directors of the Alkama Country club scheduled a 3 PM business meeting this afternoon.
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Algoma
Courge
John Challoner
F. RB. Barnes Dither Davies
Charles Nevitt
Fy ¢ Vo. 'T. Waite
Va. Os. McNtehol Harold Barnes
Eight Players Left In Open Hinfenp Vemeis San Tournament
The article reports on a tennis or similar tournament where only eight players remain after rounds up to the fourth. It notes Pridus’s Saturday and Sand Tracon’s fourth round success, with Morgan and Gof advancing in later matches. The writeup lists several match results from the regular tournament and ongoing rounds.
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Vemeis San
Ament Ix
Aemaba
Dun Herp Jennta Luana Ment
Jiloe Couita
Pridus
Sand Tracon
Tully
Val Tn
Xeal Gann
Mitch and
Matnandt
Geek Griis
Winery
Chat Mater Ty
Macon
Amiettially
Eutemnason
J.P. Fire
Kircher
Gey Revilt
Morgan Divies
Bert Br Wy N. Linn
Hound
Poltopk
W. O. Jones
Jr. Pr. Gof
Ca Selig
Ue Aid
Albert Duman
Pi. Aten
Ral
Wisconsin postoffice clerks and carriers hold largest convention
The Wisconsin branch of the national postal workers held its largest convention in Ban Clare on July 4 with officers for clerks and carriers elected. Delegates from Oshkosh and other cities attended. next meeting slated for Wausau on July 5.
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Wisconsin
Ban Clare
DP Klent
W. OH. Sullivan
Madison
W. HE. Tranter
River Falls
Emin Kensh
Stu
G. Beresford
Ashland
Thomas A. Albrecht
George D. Hopkins
Oshkosh
Frank G. Pinkerton
Wausau
Memorial in Bronze Marks a New Epoch in Oshkosh History
An Oshkosh ceremony unveiled a granite and bronze statue of Carl Schurz on a sunlit Saturday afternoon. Distinguished speakers praised Schurz as a model American citizen inspiring youth, while a large, respectful crowd reflected on his legacy amid ideal weather and a festive civic mood.
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Carl Schurz
Lake Winnebago
Oshkosh
Bionge
Carl Sela Sach
Josson
Gail Seliius
Winnebago
Bay of Nugfes
Schurz
Jésnon
Patciotign
Wisconsin
Oshshope
C. S. Board
Monument Unveiling Parade Honors Col G M Paine
A civic parade precedes a monument unveiling for Col G M Paine. Dignitaries include Governor McGovern and Col and Mrs Jol Wicks. Wisconsin National Guard units and local clubs march, with Carl Schurz era townspeople in attendance. The program ends as the band plays Star Spangled Banner and the statue is revealed.
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Monument San
Arion Land
Rem Hatin
Algoma
Washington Streets
Washington Street
Ciwatha
Marianne Seharz
G. M. Paine
Ub. C1
Gudden Sadies
Jancis I. Palmer
Wisconsin National Guard
Kriezer Verein
Maacnnetcher
Col
Fobn Hicks
Hicks
John Hicks
Waterstown
Carl Schurz
Monnanent
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