Big merger of traction lines eyed in Wisconsin era
Rumors of a major merger among Oshkosh Fond du Lac and Green Bay traction interests surface. John Beggs of Milwaukee heads a syndicate to unite five companies with a new interurban line from Oshkosh to Milwaukee, tying Berlin and Fond du Lac routes under one management.
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Kern On His Way Home From Denver Convention
John Kern Democratic nominee for vice president arrived in Chicago en route to Indianapolis for a welcome by townsmen. The event, nonpartisan, with Vice President Fairbanks as chairman, follows the Denver convention and includes national committee members Green of Rhodes Island and others.
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Associated Press
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Elks Honor the Dead in Dallas Lodge Services
In Dallas on July 14 the Elks held sorrowful lodge services with ten visiting members in attendance. Names of deceased members were read aloud as the hall dimmed and tiny electric lights glowed for each announced name. Visiting bands planned processions to parade major streets later today.
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Associated Press
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Burrers Overruled in Tobacco Company Suit
In the United States circuit court Associated Presa reports demurrers to the complaint in the United Tebarro company versus the Tobacco Company, MacAn 3 company, Lounge company, James BR Duke Barl Jung Bluth and Howard B Young were overruled.
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Tabacco Company
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Bomb shocks New York tenement. residents in danger
A bomb exploded in an areaway of a fashionable New York apartment house injuring no one in sight. Police found a boy witness who saw three men with a small bundle nearby before the blast. No solid clues. investigators consider possible Black Hand links as detectives press the case.
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Watt's Court
Watts Manor
Mary B. Pinckney
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Black Hand
New York
Air voyage postponed after Zeppelin accident
Friedrichshafen July 15 A further accident to Count Zeppelin s airship today will prevent the twenty four hour flight scheduled for the day. Yesterday damage to the steering gear had been repaired and Count Zeppelin had planned to start the flight this morning.
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Friedrichshafen
Zeppelin
Count Zeppelin
Fragmentary OCR Item Notes Vague Names
Incomplete text shows scattered phrases like voneler ained hung fi minutes and resting vembsentist freed Ig ta, lacking clear event, date, or participants. This item cannot establish a definite news event and preserves minimal readable facts.
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Fragmentary Note on Coastal Features and Erosion
A fragmentary OCR item mentions the coast and a henge, with garbled phrasing about Spanish explorers and shore shifts. No clear event, date, or identifiable entities beyond vague geographic terms.
Sentenced in Nortarveatern court case reported
A court verdict records Frank Jung and others in a circuit court sentencing. The prosecution seeks fines and imprisonment with a stay of execution for three days in Prinstow. The outcome notes possible financial and legal consequences from the ruling.
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Jung
Frank
Circuit Court
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Prinstow
May Find Girl’s Slayer In Murder Case
Troy New York July reports from Associated Press indicate a developing lead that may close in on the slayer of Hayes Drew whose body was found Saturday in an old mill pond. Police continue to gather evidence step by step.
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M. Y
Haye] Drew
Satuday
Olumbay
Judge Enjoins Rail Mail Transport for Munsey Ad Contract
A U S circuit court decision by Judge C C Kohlanat bars the Chicago, Indianapolis and Louisville Railway from transporting newspapers to Munsey's Magazine publishers in exchange for advertising. The judge questions whether transportation can be paid as compensation, noting ad value is not fixed and depends on copies sold and subscribers. The ruling emphasizes no fixed cash value and cautions against equal exchange of services for advertising.
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C.C. Kohlanat
United’ States Circuit Court
Chica
Indianapolis
Louisville
Hepburn Taw
Ite
Kohisaatsara
Rates and discrimination under the Hepburn act analyzed
The text argues that adding differ ent to greater or less clarifies the law against discrimination in transportation rates. It emphasizes fixed and certain value, preventing carrier whim in price setting. It notes concerns about payment methods and asserts checks and drafts do not undermine the statute.
Shriners Patrol in Drill at Imperial Council Session
Associated-Press reports from St. Paul Minnesota describe Shriners patrols performing a pageant drill during the Imperial Council session. Arab patrols exhibited at Lexington Ball Park while prize competition was canceled due to the prison sentence of the Imperial Potentate Frank C. Roundy, yet patrols aimed for near perfect performances with twenty patrols taking part in today's drills.
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St. Paul, Minn
Ftlne
lEshad
Wisconsin Bankers Meet Discuss Post Panic Recovery
The Wisconsin bankers held a meeting with 11 attendees from thirteen groups. Mayor David Rose welcomed attendees in formal dress as they planned to strengthen national ties and address post panic conditions. President John J. Sherman reviewed the year and expressed cautious optimism for the future after the presidential election and possible actions to stimulate prosperity. He proposed creating a currency commission to act in emergencies. Today's session closed with reports from group presidents.
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Pepart
John J. Shermin
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Death Looms for Assemblyman Carpenter in Milwaukee
Special to The Northwestern reports Assemblyman Carpenter of Stevens Point, a two term legislator, is rapidly sinking from paralysis caused by nervousness and overwork. Family notified as he is not expected to survive the night in Milwaukee briefly.
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Vankee
Mildigan
Assemblyman Carpenter
Stevens Point
Barge Collides with Warship in Portsmouth Harbor
A barge bumped the warship Indomitable in Portsmouth harbor as the prince of Wales prepared to board for Quebec. Damage was slight with paint scraped from the battleship’s side and no injuries reported.
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Portsmouth
Indomitable
Prince of Wales
Quebec
Fall From Hammock Fatal In Milwaukee Home
Milwaukee July 15 a six year old boy Ger dion Nelson son of Mr and Mrs UG Nelson died in a peculiar accident. The child was lying in a hammock when he fell out and fractured his neck. He died about two o'clock this morning in Green Bay hospital.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Green Bay
S. Gerdion Nelson
Nelson
Submerged Rowing Apparatus Patented by Italians
A self propelled device for underwater rowing under a sunken hull has been patented by two Italian inventors. They describe a machine that causes it to move into the sand on one side of a vessel and worm out on the other, making a half circle. The mechanism uses five screws in alignment driven by a small motor, with most parts steel cased and wired to the surface, while other wires connect to the rope that guides the tool through the bore.
Melting metries talk on audio temper and fame
Fragmented OCR text discusses an audio related topic, mentioning temper, melt ing and Mechanica. It references popularity and talk on Metri. The readable parts suggest a science or technology angle about materials or sound devices with unclear specifics.
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Mechanica Ae
Prohibition Convention Hears Debate in Columbus
At Columbus, July 15, the National Prohibition Convention opened with lively speeches as delegates debated liquor policy. Patton attacked the position of parts liquor and referenced the sixteenth Republican plank while noting Bryan’s long influence on issues. The audience reacted with cheers and calls for restraint as speakers exchanged jokes and criticisms.
Twelve Die in Ike Mine Disaster at Swithiamstow Run
An explosion in the lower Anthracite field at Swithiamstow Run traps miners, with twelve fatalities reported and six men still underground. Rescue teams pull out six horses as efforts continue to account for the missing workers. Gas ignition is suspected, but a full account of the disaster remains unclear.
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Associated Press
Swithiamstow Run
Olympic events yield mixed honors in daily finals
London reports at the Olympic games a final heat in the team race won by En. Ameriga with a 9.5 second margin. Sweden placed with a javelin event result unclear. England achieved a 165 second time in tandem cycling with French entrant Anfray clocking three minutes.
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