Wisconsin Governor Signs Two Cent Fare Bill
Madison July 16 after August 15 the maximum railway passenger fare in Wisconsin will be two cents per mile Gov James Davidson signed the measure and it will be published tonight The effects are uncertain and rumors of litigation surround the move The bill applies to lines earning over 3 500 per mile and could pressure the Wisconsin Central and others The governor also plans two vetoes including one blocking rights of way for telegraph and electric lines and another limiting railway map issuance to 50 000 copies
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Northwestern
Madison
Wis
Wisconsin
James
Davidson
Secretary of State
Railroad Commission
Railroad’ Commission
John Barnes
Milwaukee
Wisconsin Central
Assembly
Davison
Assemblyman
Turner
Portage
Miwsutee
Manitowocsa
Davifson
Randolph
Brewer Is Recaptured After Escape in Ontario
Herman Bar Mia, a mill owner who escaped custody on July 6 during an extradition appeal in Toronto, was recaptured by Toronto police. He had hidden in a house in McMinnan Street, remaining there for ten days before being seized. He had asked to be allowed to end his life. the request was refused.
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Herman Bar- Mia
Curteds
Sher Smith
Weldard
Orgend Hal
Auburs
Torein Po
McMinan
Farle
Heriels
Tolsto in Good Health Report Conflicts With Death Claim
A garbled clipping states Tolstoy is declared dead but another report asserts Count Leo Tolstoy is in excellent health. The conflicting items include references to Great Britain and the United States. No clear date or location is confirmed.
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Great Britain
United Bates
Leo Tolstoi
Oast
Train wreckers foiled near Connellsville
An attempted rail obstruction on Baltimore & Ohio Duquesne limited No 12 near Connellsville Pennsylvania was thwarted by lever man Stephen Kerrigan and a walking companion. They were fired upon as they tried to remove a tied tie and fled to Sandpatch where they flagged the train. The crew, armed, advanced and cleared the obstruction. The crowded train carried Elks bound for Philadelphia.
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Associated Press
Connellsville
Baltimore & Ohio Duquesne Limited
Here
Stephen Kerrigan
Elks
Philadelphia
Elks Flourishing as 1903 Convention Nears
Philadelphia dispatch reports tens of thousands of Elks enjoying a damp day while continuing a packed week of events ending with a toast on City Hall square. Grand lodge reports show 1,081 lodges and 254,532 members. treasury over 250000 dollars prompts proposed 15 cent per capita tax cut. Election of officers expected, with Tener likely grand exalted ruler and Robinson to remain secretary amid a treasurer race and three trustees vying for seats. Dallas, Texas, asserts strong bid to host the 1903 convention.
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Philadelphia
City Hall Square
Atlantic City
Grand Lodge
Melvin
Robinson
Toner
Board of Grand Trustees
Grand Trustees
John K. Tener
Charlerovix
Fred C. Robinson
Dubuque
J. W. Wagner
Kansas City
E. W. Leachi
New York
Benjamin F. McNulty
San Antonio
Schmidt
Wheeling
Dallas
Texas
Milwaukee Men Indicted for Land Frauds Hear Argument
The United States seeks to prosecute Milwaukee men charged with conspiring to defraud the government of war lands in Colorado. Proceedings before U S Commissioner Francia Bloodgood included debate on when the statute of limitations begins, with defense contending it starts at the first overt act. Evidence touched on Goff's alleged status and residence, as well as travel to Denver.
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Milwaukee
Fraucia la Colorado
Associated Pree
Wis
United States
Francia Bloodgood
Federal Grand Jury
Colorado
Eumeradeld
D. Go
Goff
Ibrlice
Denver
Earthquake Shocks Recorded at Utah University Seismograph
Arenciated Preca Fatt reports a minor earthquake shaking Utah at 11 38 am. The seismograph at the University of Utah logged the event for about one minute with movement from west toward northeast.
Navy board probes Georgia disaster and target practice
Washington July 16 Admiral Brownson met Acting Secretary Newberry as the navy opens for business after the battleship Georgia accident that killed eight and injured others. A board of examination will probe the cause and may include captains Schroeder Wainwright Kimball McCrea Bowman. Georgia returns to range to resume practice near Provincetown.
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Washington, D. C
Brownson
Newberry
Navy Départment
Georgia
Boston Huty Yard
Board of Investigation
Frucn
Thomas
Navy Department
Boston Navy Yard
Provincetown
Mansa
Board of
Louisiana
Schroeder
Virginia
Wainwright
Kimball
New Jersey
McCrea
Commodore Bowman
Rhode Talamnd
S Elt
Gravel Pit Caves In Tragedy in Wisconsin July 16
Special to The Northwestern reports a gravel pit collapse in the town of Pibje near Green Bay. Paul Robertson, son of James Rebertion, died from smothering as the pit caved in. Omer Rothe narrowly escaped with his niece, who was saved by the spokes of a wheel used in stone grinding. Ernest Rothe helped rescue, but a second fall followed. Paul’s body was recovered after crushing stones were removed.
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Miwaukee
Wis
Green Bay
Pibje
Paul Robertson
James Rebertion
Omer Rethe
Ernest Rothe
Paul
Rothe
Naval disaster claims eight sailors dead at target practice
The battleship Georgia suffered a fatal powder explosion during Cape Cod bay target practice. Thirteen wounded, eight dead, including Lieut. Caspar Goodrich and Admiral Caspar F. Goodrich's son. Surviving injured receive care at Chelsea Navy Hospital. The ship resumes target work after tragedy.
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Boston
Mass
Georgia
Cape Cod Bay
United States Naval Hospital
Chelsea
Edward J. Walsh
Lynn
Masa
Louis O. Meese
Berea
Ohio
James P. Thomas
Brooklyn
Walsh
Thomas
Caspar Goodrich
Caspar F. Goodrich
Thea
New York Navy Yard
Admiral Goodrich
Lieutenant Goodrich
William Pair
Wiram J. Thatcher
Wilmington
Del
Faulkner Goldthwaite
Kentucky
W. J. Burke
Quincy
Gi. G. “Hamilton
South Framingham
W. M. Thomas
Newport
R. I
George E. Miller
John, O. Mallick
Cleveland
John A. Bush
H. L. Gilbert
Lek
John Ae Fone
Trenton
N. J
Charles Ie. Hicks
Frankfort
Walsh and
Cruse
Goodrich
Stone Church
Goldthwaite
Hopkinsville
Seaman Thomman
Seaman Burke
New York
Navy Department
Meetings Of Catholics Held Across Nation
Almost 1 090 women delegates attended the third national triennial convention of the Ladies Catholic Benevolent Association at Ft Peter’s cathedral led by Bishop B J McQuaid. Delegates then moved to Springford high school for the opening session. American Federation Catholic Secretaries held business sessions in Indianapolis with talks by Bishop Sir Faul and Rev F J Roche. Applications for membership from several Catholic groups were read, committees reported, and promoters appointed to boost membership.
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Springfield
Masc
Ladies’ Catholic Benevolent Association
Ft. Peter's Cathedral
B. J. McQuaid
Bmochester
Mas
Springford High School
American Federation
Indianapolis
Ind
Ilay
Sir Faul
Trewton
F. J. Roche
Netrar
City
Neb
Paracusetts
Catholic Church Society of America
Sumecats
Boclelien
Governor Hughes taps adultery into crime and tenet
An Albany report notes Governor Hughes proposes making adultery a crime. The measure classifies it as a misdemeanor with up to six months in prison or both jail and penitentiary. The bill sets a September 1 effective date and addresses campaign expense concerns for public office candidates.
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Associated Preez
Albany
N. FL
Hughes Telar
Evett
Manitouowoc Street Lighting Fight and Fire Chief Clash
Manitowoc council faces a dispute over street lighting charges amid socialist opposition to the electric company. A resolution asks the state utilities commission to set a fair rate, while fire chief J H Kratz fights renewed political attacks as board members demand department inquiry.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Manitowoc
Manitowes
Cies
New Utilities
Electric
John Schuette
Fire and Police Board
Kratz
Board of Review Schedules Annu al Meeting at City Hall
The board of review holds its annual session in the city clerk’s office at City Hall with a morning adjournment for the first session and plans to continue until 1 pm. Taxpayers were examined to determine property assessments. only a few requests for reductions were granted. Present were members with chairmen and assessors, and several residents sought reductions on various lots and blocks.
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Board of Review
Mre
C. W. Felker
Felker
Gohe
Lange
Ebirh
Rma
Fetker
T. Mehder
Mark
Josslyn
Merean
Leach
M. Shea
Alleniance
Exper
Tear
Inia Bandersd
Aieruea
Henry F. Kite
Joseph Kineekrer
Amrerears Inha RR
Bervica
Walter
Jacanh Kiemmer
Amd Iy
Cate C. Santa
Pandetos Wm
Alderman Kloeckner to chair pro tem for fifteen days
The board will meet daily for the next fifteen days except Sundays. Taxpayers may inspect the assessment rails and file complaints during sessions from nine in the morning to noon and from 1 30 to five in the afternoon unless an adjournment is made.
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Kloeckner
Double Wedding at St Marys Church in Oshkosh
Two couples unite in a nine o'clock ceremony at St Marys Catholic Church. Joseph Michels and Miss Theresa Zindler wed, joined by Matthew Michels and Misa Leona Kandy. Nuptial Mass officiated by Father Roman Schulter with two reverends assisting. brides wore French organdie gowns. The celebration included a 25th wedding anniversary for the Michels elder couple and a short honeymoon trip to Milwaukee and Chicago before returning later in the week.
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Joseph Michels
Mise Theresa Zindler
Matthew Michels
Misa Leona Kandy
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Hey. Roman, Schulter
Jacob Schmidt
Jacob Geffel
Nicholas Michels
Bessie Zindler
Thomas Michels
New York Avenue
Michels the Elder
Milwaukee
Chicago
Grove Street
Wisconsin Avenue
O. A
S. Heymann Company
BR. S McMilten Comepany
Clemens Kandy
Ninth Street
Oshkosh
Death of Oshkosh Resident John Powers
John Powers of Oshkosh died at home after a year of illness. He was sixty four and survived by his wife and one child, plus four sons and a daughter and a daughter in law. The funeral will be at St Johns Catholic Church with burial in Riverside Cemetery.
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Oshkosh
Powers
Miss Born Powers
Stenchildren
John Burns
Marshfield
Wiliam Burak
Milwaukess James Burns
West Superior
H.C. Baum
Cconomowse
St. Johns Cathsite Church
Hev
James Hogan
Riversile Cemetery
Southwest Rain Delays Rail and Wires Across State
In July a storm disrupts the Mississippi River area near Kansas City and interrupts telegraph wires and rail traffic. Amid the weather, Captain William Kennedy of Cleveland visits his brother James Kennedy at 16 Algoms Street as sections of the southern state endure heavy rain and transport delays.
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Kareas City
Flazoe
Linesin
Neh
Wreere
Trurtineten
Omlrd
OT & Pelice
Arenching
Bouthernstern
Wiliam Kennedy
Clevela
Vj J. Ig
James
Kennedy
Algoms Street
Plan Theater Trust to Be World Wide
Plans for a Swiftly forming international theater trust are reported to be worth 10 million dollars. Klaw and Erlanger associate is sailing to London to discuss legal details with European and American leaders. The plan aims to unite top theaters and talent under one management, arguing it would benefit the public and industry. The legality hinges on theaters not being trade and commerce, a New York court ruling cited in support. Further legal and strategic discussions are expected before any formal approval.
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Chicago
la Today
Hinger
Klaw & Erlanger
New York
London
International Theater Trust
Europe
A. L. Erlanger
America
Wide range is covered in Haywood trial rebuttal evidence
Rebuttal evidence in the Haywood trial covered a wide range from California to Idaho and Colorado. Four witnesses supported the defense’s claim of perjury against Harry Orchard. Holman, a Colorado mine superintendent, testified on labor conditions and militia needs, while other defense witnesses testified to alibi with poker games in Gem. Dr I L McGee arrived and posted $5 000 bonds. Co F Aller had a preliminary hearing.
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Boise
Idaho
California
Coeur ‘d’ Alenes
Burke
Bunker “Hill and
Sullivan
Orchard
Gem
A. T. Holman
Colorado
Golden Cycle
Vindicator
Wood
Holman
E. F. Richardson
I. L McGee
Cc. F. Aller
Aller
Florence and Cripple Creek
Crippin Creek
Insurance Agents Meeting Opens 31st Northwestern Annual Session
Special to The Northwestern from Milwaukee describes the 31st annual meeting of Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance agents. President Richard J. Da of the association and Judge L Palmer address the gathering before officers are elected: William T. Gage of Detroit as president, Dr C E Apsright of Milwaukee as vice president, Franklin Mann of Chicago as secretary and treasurer. Tomorrow evening Justice David J. Brewer of the United States Supreme Court will deliver an address.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Associaon
Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company
Cf State
Richard J. da
Association
Judes Y L. Palmer
William T. Gage
Detroit
Mien
Dr. C. FE
Apsright
Franklin Mann
Chicago
David J. Brewer
Supreme Court of the United States
Macabees of the World Meet in Detroit Delegates Assembled
Detroit July 16 The Macabees of the World supreme tent opened with 24 delegates from the United States and Canada gathering to discuss plans. The meeting will address new ritual elements including two Ladies of the Adepties and a feature on total disability, aiming to expand the order’s reach.
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Detroit
Mich
United States
Canada
Meahere
Supreme Tent
Tim
Ladies of Tin
Adeyties
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