Was War Inevitable Over The Maine Incident
In Washington July 10 a belief runs among practical minds that war with Spain over Cuba in 1898 was inevitable regardless of whether the Maine disaster was caused internally or by a submarine mine. Some argue the Cuban conditions justified intervention. others await full proof before blaming Spain, while noting officials favor technical silence to avoid premature conclusions.
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John Mitchell Sinks After Collision Off Lake Superior
At Ver Millon point near Sault Ste Marie a midnight collision between the steel steamer John Mitchell of Chicago and the William H. Mack of Cleveland sank the Mitchell, with three dead and thirteen saved or rescued, including six women and a boy. Survivors report crew injuries and a coal laden cargo of 44,000 tons.
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Chicago
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Cleveland
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Sault Ste Marie
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Detroit
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Rochester
Ind
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Alchmens
Auditor Vinson in Police Court on Embezzlement Charge
Acca Indianapolis July 10 Frank J Vinson auditor of Brown Hetcham Ironworks surrendered to police after a warrant for embezzlement. Court case continued to next Saturday bond set at 250 signed by two neighbors. Vinsons wife remains in critical condition unaware of arrest.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Frank J. Vinson
Brown- Hetcham Ironworks
Wilson
Woodruff Place
Vinson
Marital Bond Chafes in Menasha Divorce Fight
Speacial to The Northwestern reports a pending legal separation between S Elmer Smith and his wife Mrs S Elmer Smith of Menasha Wisconsin. The husband plans to file for divorce with the case to be heard in Oshkosh. Mrs Smith recently returned from New York and is sister to Charles and Henry Smith of the Menasha Woodenchure company. S Elmer Smith is president of the Menasha Paper company and vice president of the Menasha Printing company. The families are prominent in Fox River valley society and business. Court records at Winnebago County showed no papers on file yet but filings in divorce actions often occur closer to hearings.
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S. Elmer Smith
Taft Innocent Letter Case In Controller Bay Inquiry
Secretary Fisher informed President Taft that Interior records show no evidence of a letter alleging C P Taft used influence for navigation interests to seize Controller Bay Alaska. Witnesses Dennett and Miss Abbott were present as House investigators probed alleged waterfront land grabs by the Guggenheim interests.
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Taft investigates Ray affair as Bay dispute unfolds
President Taft returns to Washington and orders his aides to probe the Controller Ray matter amid talks of a Bay Navigation company frontage. Commissioner Dennett reveals missing provision in the land order that would have delayed entry, aiding Ryan Guggenheim interests. No letters found connecting Taft with Ryan or Alaska deals. Taft travels to Europe for King George V coronation. Milwaukee encampment notes record-breaking marks, discipline improvements, and good sanitation as regiments train.
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New York
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Juneau
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Cincinnati
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Tyan
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Ryan
Europe
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England
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Milwaukee
Wis
Camp Douglas
Eays
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Behnken
Heat Wave Hammers Several Cities Across Region
Heat wave returns at sunrise with 92 degrees and high humidity in New York causing many illnesses and several deaths. Pittsburg reports 20 degrees as heat worsens suffering while Kansas rain brings relief and better crops. Philadelphia endures one of the hottest days with 46 degrees noted and eight deaths today, total 172 since the heat spell began. Indianapolis notes a 72 degree reading after a noon storm and hopes the storm ends an ice famine.
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Pittsburg
Kansas
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Kan
Philadelphia
Indianapolis
Ind
Government Weather Bureau
Paying Teller Arrested In Pittsburg Bank Theft Case
Pittsburg July 10. L A Kerrigan paying teller of Exchange National bank was arrested by federal authorities charged with misappropriating more than $5,000. He handled clearinghouse checks and allegedly manipulated ledgers to cover discrepancies by duplicating checks.
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Associated Press
Pittsburg
L. A. Kerriigan
Exchange National Bank
Kerrigan
Man Kills Child Then Shoots Self in Porch Tragedy
W. A. Allen killed his two year old child with a shotgun as it slept in a carriage on the porch in Parkerbure West Virginia. He then shot himself in the breast with the remaining barrel to avoid capture by police. He was taken to the city hospital in critical condition.
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Associated Press
Y Parkerebure
W. Va
W. A. Allen
Polish miners violent melee ends in deaths at Adena
Steubenville July 10 Associated Press Three Polish miners were slain and three more fatally injured in a crushing fight during a christening and dance at Adena. Two men are under arrest. The brawl broke out late Sunday as festivities continued and reportedly stemmed from a quarrel over a woman. At least ten others were wounded, including several women.
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Steubenville, O
Adena
Entangled in Wires Leaves Man Injured in Fall
Willam A. Soott, 55, of Springfield, became entangled in telephone wires while moving a line here last night and fell 35 feet. He suffered injuries from which he cannot recover, according to Associated Press dispatch from Lima.
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Associated Press
Lima
Willam A. Soott
Springfield
Taft Promises Army Aid After July Fourth Storm
President Taft pledged to supply twenty days of army rations to storm victims in Loco county Alabama and Harris county Georgia. He spoke with Representatives Clayton of Alabama and Adamson of Georgia in Washington noting the need to aid those affected by the severe weather.
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Taft
Clayton
Alabama
Adamson
Georgia
Loco County
Harris County
Paris Builders on Strike
Paris builders stage a large strike with about twenty five thousand workers demanding end to the niece work system and higher daily wages amid labor unrest and union pressure.
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Associated Press
Section men injured in freight collision near Currie
Six section men were injured when a flip, on which they rode, was struck by a Chicago Burlington and Quincy freight train near Currie Minnesota this afternoon. Boni Dobible lost both legs and is likely to die. All injured were foreigners and taken to local hospitals.
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St. Loui
Minn
Burlington & Quincy
Currie
Boni Dobible
National Educators Meet Opens At Berkeley In Greek Theater
The forty ninth National Education association convention opened at the Greek theater, University of California, Berkeley. Governor Johnson and San Francisco officials welcomed delegates while Ella Flagg Young outlined convention work. Financial reports showed $180000 in the permanent fund, $9000 added this year, receipts $48909, expenditures $34978, and trustee signatures noted. Mrs. Ella Flagg Young criticized past fund management.
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San Francisco
Cal
National Education Association
University of California At Berkeley
California
Liirain W. Johnson
P. H. McCarthy
C. C. Moore
Benjamin Ide Wheeler
University of California
Robert J. Aley
University of Maine
Ella Flagg Young
Association
Banking Business Declines in Wisconsin Banks
Madison reports that state and mutual savings banks show reduced deposits and balances between March 7 and July 7. Total resources fell from $ e abm.02 to $106,246,002, with loans and discounts rising slightly and deposits subject to check and time certificates down. New banks added capital stock, while small savings accounts grew. Eleven new trust companies formed, total savings deposits reached $1,601,536 and total deposits $6,313,1247.
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Madison
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Albert B. Kuolt
Stoi
Theltpha
Ioana
Kuolt
Unust
Wiacanain
Crop conditions show declines in US grains
Unusual decreases in standing crops are reported in the July crop condition survey. Corn, winter wheat, spring wheat, oats, barley and rye show discouraging conditions and slow yields per acre. Flax remains in fine condition with above average yield. About two million more acres are devoted to corn culture, potentially offsetting lower yields.
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Washington, D. C
United States
Eron
Department of Agriculture
Lawat
Body of Frank Suerway Found Near Marengo
The missing bachelor Frank Suerway, about 40, was found dead in his barn near Marengo Iowa. He had three gunshot wounds and a fractured skull, suggesting homicide. Investigators indicate foul play is suspected and the case is being treated as murder.
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Marengo
Associated Press
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Oshkosh Physician Named for State Board
Governor Mc Govern announced appointments to the Wisconsin state board of medical examiners. H W Abraham of Appleton, Fr G Connell of Oshkosh, and G H Tupley of Kenosha are named with one more appointment to be made. The board will meet tomorrow in Madison to elect officers.
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Madison
Wis
McGovern
Wisconsin_ state ‘board of medical examiners
H.W. Abraham
Appleton
G. Connell
Oshkosh
G. H. Tupley
Kenosha
Played Indian One Dead In Tragic Shootout
A teen, Dewey Schockeney aged thirteen, died after being shot by Arthur Parks sixteen in Ada Oklahoma. The incident occurred during a game when Parks fired a pistol while playing an Indian. Parks claimed no intent, saying art didn't do it on purpose mamma.
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Associated Press
Limo
Tuly
Dewey Schockeney
Arthur Parks
Plazmate
Piazing Ind Ndina
Penrose Optimistic On Adjournment Talks And Delays
Washington reports show Senator Penrose optimistic about adjournment by late July or early August as Senate debates reciprocity with Canada and free line and wool bills. Simmons pushes against Canadian imports while proposing farmer friendly concessions and the House advances the cotton schedule. General Backus named immigration commissioner for San Francisco with ties to California reform movements and Lincoln Roosevelt leagues.
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James Rolph, Jr
Indictment Hints Against Wealthy Financier Over Jewels
New York July 10 federal grand jury widened probes into $220 in jewels smuggled into the United States and in possession of Mrs Helen Jenkins of Chicago who says a Wisconsin millionaire jeweler gave them. Witness Marhilda Wouldes, Jenkins sister, testified for a day as officials consider indictments against a prominent financier among others.
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New York
Federal Grand Jury
Helen D. Jenkins
Chicago
Wisconsin
Maarhilda Wouldes
Mra. Jenkins
Cotton outlook bright boosts market on improved drought relief
Reports of renewed rain in the western cotton belt relieve drought in Texas and Oklahoma and signal a near record-breaking crop if normal weather returns. Old crop months slump as market awaits large early movement from the southwest amid improved crop prospects.
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Texan
Oklahoma
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Chicago Ice Supply Shortage Prompts Price Rise
Chicago ice users face higher costs as ice prices jump from four to ten cents per hundredweight, with a five cent rise for families. Officials warn the cooling supply will be strained and largely vanish within six weeks unless economy measures cut waste and consumption.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Water spouts and storms over Lake Winnebago and Fox River
A Sunday afternoon storm produced a water spout on Lake Poygunl and multiple spouts along the Fox River to Lake Butte Moris, drawing Oshkosh yachts inland. The Maxey party aboard the Lockport avoided the main strike, while wind and rain disrupted games and sparked dust plumes at the ball park. Evening cleared to a bright moon as boats rode out the weather.
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Daly Cup Qualifying Round At Algoma Club
Saturday hosts the Daly cup qualifying at Algoma Country Club with the sixteen lowest scores earning Cup spots. Elimination matches follow within two weeks, then semi finals and final for the cup. Appleton team may visit Algoma next week as grounds are in excellent condition. Ladies play bridge each Wednesday and Saturday. dinners are well patronized. Club pro David Wilson will be available Wednesday for lessons. Captain Maxey aims to raise overall play with staff support.
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Algoma Club
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Galt
Wire men will fight
New York July 10 eighty three wire manufacturers indicted June 20 under the anti trust law for restraining trade in wire products began their fight by entering pleas of not guilty and securing a delay until September 1 to permit demurrers. Each man's bond fixed at 1 000 dollars.
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Associated Press
New York
Wisconsin Legislature to Take Up Veto on Apportionment
Wisconsin lawmakers prepare Thursday morning to sustain the governor veto on the apportionment bill and to introduce a new plan. Leaders from Democratic and Social Democratic factions arrive to seek a compromise while factions for current congressmen push to limit changes, with a large turnout expected for the session.
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Assembly
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Senate
Injuries After Curve Kansas Accident Stir City
George L. W. Foster left for Curve Kansas after learning his son Carlton was seriously injured in an accident that also killed Mr. MaGary. Mrs. Foster and her son are staying in the former MaGary residence, while relatives await full details of the tragedy.
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Curve
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Carlton
Atderdbeotlap Thera
Wiedl
Ted Laneeben
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Mr. Foster
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All Passengers Safe From Santa Rosa Wreck
San Francisco July 10 Every passenger on the steamer Santa Rosa wrecked near Point Arguello has been accounted for A statement from C D Dunan Patidid Coast Steamship company C H Stark Mrs C L Payne and Mrs Goa Payne missing before have been found The passenger department confirms fatalities include one officer and three seamen who were drowned when a small boat was crushed against the steamer sides
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Point Arguello
C. D. Dunan
Patidid Coast Steamship Company
C. H. Stark
C. L. Payne
Goa Payne
Weather forecast spans unsettled to cooler across regions
The Weather Bureau forecast calls for a cool week with seasonal temperatures in the South, frequent thunder showers, and a shift to lower temperatures with showers centralizing in the Great Lakes area tonight. Moderate temperatures and scattered showers expected in the Midwest and Plains with the Pacific region experiencing gradual cooling and local showers later in the week.
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