Elks Converge In Denver For 20th Reunion
About 25 000 Elks and their ladies arrive as Denver hosts the twentieth annual Elk reunion. The event features receptions, a park gathering, hospital visits, and a band contest. Grand lodge business includes constitutional revision and a new ritual proposed to modernize governance. Judge Henry A Melvin of Oakland is favored as next grand exalted ruler.
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Shewe Sculton
Grand Lode
Henry A. Melgin
Associated Prees
Denver
Col
Elks
Grand Lodge
Atternoon
Order
Board of Governors
Henry
J. D. Swood
Philadelphia
the Elks
of Elks of ‘America
the Elks' Convention
Tabor
Faler, Collier
Exalted
Ruler
Ode Vo
Jesse Fs McDonald
Luther McGoddard
supreme_court
Robert W. Brown
The
Grand’ Lodge
T Ime
Melvin
Oakland
Cal
Tim
Butte
Mont
Hag
Treasury finds $33,000 shortage in Barnett accounts
Treasury reports a shortfall of about $33,000 in the late Maj. George A. Barnett disbursing accounts. Roughly $14,000 allegedly paid out on fraudulent vouchers from James W. Boyd, a Marine Hospital Service clerk, who was arrested in September and remains jailed awaiting trial for misappropriating government funds.
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Associated Press
Washington
DD. C
Treasury Department
W George A. Barnett
James W. Boyd
Marine Hospital Service
Owas
Jali
Foresters Elect Officers In Madison Session
Associated Press reports the United Foresters elected officers in Madison on July 17 with R C Sherrard of Chicago as supreme ranger G W Woolford Baraboo Wis as supreme vice ranger Judge James Schoonmaker St Paul as supreme councilor E W Randall St Louis as supreme treasurer Go W Blann Milwaukee as supreme secretary Dr S A W Richman Chicago as supreme physician and other nominees listed for law and finance committees.
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Associated Press
Madison
Wis
United Foresters
R.C. Sherrard
Chicago
G. W. Woolford
Baraboo
James Schoonmaker
St. ‘Paul
E.W. Randall
St.Louis
Go W Blann
Mihwaukee
S. A
Vanished Family Sparks Cross-City Search
Special report from Racine and Milwaukee notes Mrs Ignatz Lowendoski of 3226 LaSalle Street vanished with her four children and two boarders. Stephen Yorame is charged with eloping with her. Police from Racine Milwaukee and Sturgeon Bay are pursuing leads as the family’s belongings disappeared when Lowendoski returned home.
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Northwestern
Milwaukee
Wis
Racine
Sturgeon
Ignatz Lowendoskl
LaSalle Street
Stephen Yorame
Lowendoski
Thaw Case Seeks Stay After Prohibition Writ
New York July 17 John D Gleason counsel for Thaw obtains a writ of prohibition restraining the district attorney and grand jury from taking evidence or issuing subpoenas in the Stanford White killing case Justice Blanchard orders show cause why restraints should not continue The Thaw camp cites pursuit of new indictments through subpoenas while claiming they aim to gather evidence for trial Also reported Thaw is under constant watch by a trusted prisoner in his cell considered an alienist observer seeking to determine his sanity.
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Associated
New York
John ‘D. Gleason
Thaw
Blanchard
Supreme Court
Grand “Jury
Kiting
Stanford. White
Stempora
Grand: Jury
White
Grand Jury
Harry K. Thaw
Brand Jury
Stanford
Thaiw
Jeromé
Mackinac Island Yacht Cup Won By Vanadis at Dawn
The third annual Mackinac Island yacht race ended with Lloyd F. Steere's Vanadis taking victory on time allowance, finishing after 4:07 a.m. alongside Hawthorne and Juniata. Severe weather and a long log from Skilligalee tested crews, as several vessels lagged behind and the Nalad logged a late finish.
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Mackinac
Tacey
Lloyd FH. Steere
Mackinac ‘Island
Vanadia
Vanadis al- 80
Hawthorne
Juniata
Nalad
Vanadis
Wance
Alice
Mistral
Vencedor
Maniwa
Northwestern Life Agents Meet in Milwaukee
At the thirtieth annual meeting of the Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Association in Milwaukee over 200 members attended. A resolution praised President Henry J. Palmer for no breach of trust or graft and noted six months of new business totaling more than 5.7 million dollars, an all‑time high. Palmer welcomed delegates and cited 131 million dollars in new business in the past year despite challenges.
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Northwestern
Milwaukee
Wis
Association of Agents of the
Northwestern Mutual Life -Insurance Company
Henry J. Palmer
Home Office
Palmer
Mr. Palmer
Isaac Kaufman
Minneapolis
Grand Jury Weakens Case Against Oil Trust
The grand jury in Cleveland was abruptly adjourned midday and witnesses excused, signaling the end of the inquiry into Lake Shore Michigan Southern lines and Standard Oil. United States Attorney Sullivan said the panel may hear more testimony later, as officials pursue actions against Standard Oil while limiting indictments against Lake Shore executives. Capt. G J Grammar presented documents and records before the jury.
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Associated Press
Cleveland, C
Suly
Grand Jury
Lake Shore &Michigan Southard
Railway, Company
Standard Oil Company
G.J. Grammer
Lake Shorea Road
W. E. Wall
Fred’ G. Clark
Gs. F. Slagson
Lake Shore
Chicago
United States
Sullivan
United States District
New York
Moody
Roosevelt
Standard
OIL Trust
G. J. Grammar
New York Central Area
Grammer
Forgery or Mistake Alleged in Governor Davidson Telegram
Friends of Governor Davidson in Madison accuse a telegram to the North Dakota Republican convention of forgery or error. The executive office denies sending it, sparking calls for an official investigation into possible forgery or misreporting by convention correspondents.
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Associated
Presa
Madison
Wis
Davidson
Heran Gene Bey
North Dakota
Peter Husting in Fond du Lac Faces Eye Injury
Special from Milwaukee reports Peter Husting, lawyer with Husting and Husting at Fond du Lac, undergoing eye treatment at St. Marys hospital after losing one eye to a boll injury. Doctors fear further sight loss.
Converse Takes Rest From Naval Post
Admiral Converse, chief of the Bureau of Navigation, left for mounting to spend two weeks resting. The move comes as officials announce his temporary absence from duties in Washington.
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Associated, Press
Washington, D. C
Admiral Converse
Bureau of Navigation
Mont
Milwaukee cruiser Adkees first trial spin reported
San Francisco July 17 The cruiser Milwaukee built at Union Ironworks completed her first trial run in port and plans a July 28 departure for the Bunty Barbara channel to test under real conditions before the official navy test She carries 950 men and was built for 3 million dollars excluding armament Captain Gove named as first commander awaiting navy acceptance
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Associated Presa
San Francisco
Cal
Milwaukee
Union Ironworks
Santa Barbara
Trulger
Gil
Gove
Navy Department
Madison announces new Democratic nomination for governor
Statement by Aylnard special John Madison from Wisconsin notes a new Democratic gubernatorial nomination. He criticizes current administration expenses and alleges misappropriation of trust funds. He cites concerns about general funds and calls for accountability.
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Joh
Madison
Wisward
New Democratic
Gror
Gasoline Stove Blaze Ignited by Accident
A gasoline explosion near Mrs. Griebler’s stove caused facial and hand burns but not serious injuries. Firemen arrived from nearby Box 21 after a carpet smothering attempt failed, extinguishing flames with water and saving the residence. Separate small fires included a bonfire scare at Eighth and Ohio and a kerosene blaze in a boiler shop, all quickly controlled with no major damage.
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Giehler
Griebler
Bic
Fra
Jim E. Mallory
Mra
Aido
Eighth
Ohio
Mee
Gustavud
Mation
Jay
Rane
Prices Fixed by Ice Firms Sued in St Louis
Circuit Attorney Sager filed suits in the Missouri circuit court against Polar Wave Ice and Fuel Co and Merchants' Ice and Coal Co accusing them of a conspiracy to restrain trade and fix ice prices. The petition seeks fines of 1,400 dollars and voiding of the companies' charters, alleging an unlawful agreement to set wholesale and retail ice prices in St Louis. The investigation began after a 30 to 40 cent per hundred pound ice price increase sparked a broader probe.
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Associated Proms
St. Louis
Sager
Polar Wave Ice and Fuel Company
Merchants’ Ice and Coal Company
Oasis OF
State of
Missouri
C. W. Whitelaw
Otto Stitel
Iee and Goal Company
Polar Wave Company
Onaly
Clicuit
Toledo
Circuit
George N. Fickels+ rén
St. Tania
Fce
Anul
Mixwouri
Tragedy at Trenderville: Joseph Campbell Ends His Life
A Green Bay relative reports Joseph Campbell a prominent We Quick resident slashed his throat with a knife then shot himself in a lonely ridge road spot near Trenderville. Despondency given as cause. He leaves four daughters and a brother Porter H a G A R figure in Milwaukee.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Specie
Green Bay
Trenderville
Joseph Campbell
Wequick
Campbell
Porter H
Imperial order creates new Ministry of Justice in Tehran
An imperial order in Teheran establishes a new Ministry of Justice with full details of its organization. The move aims to calm reformers as bazaars reopen and troops withdraw. Priests leave the great mosque and relocate amid postorder changes.
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Astociated Press
Teheran
Persia
Ministry of Justice
Tele
Rix Rolles
Tour of the division by Chicago Milwaukee & St Paul officials
A Milwaukee St Paul inspection tour of the Northern division of the road visited Oshkosh and other towns. Officials met business leaders calling for better passenger facilities and increased service with a modern station planned for Oshkosh and upgraded freight accommodations. The journey continued through Fond du Lac Mayville and other stops, with further meetings to assess needs and improvements.
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Chicago
Milwaukee & St
Patt
D. C. Cheney
P. C. Eldredge
Prain
Hinrichs
William Ellis
Bar- Ung
Campbell
Milwaukee
Omro
Winnebago Traction’ Company
St. Paul
Wisconsin Central Vna
Fond du Lac
Mayville
Iron Ridge
Beaver Dam
Fox Lake
Cambria
Pardeceville
Portige
Hartford
Moricon
Whaupun
Brandon
Markesan
Sipon
Berlin
Wis
Gilbert A. Comstock
Ouhkouh
Comstock
Oshkosh
Market Street
Pearl
Marion
Nations Coalition Moves Against Guatemala in Central America
Reports from Mexico City and Washington outline a proposed armistice in Central America and a wider alleged coalition of Salvadoran Honduras and Nicaragua against Guatemala. The dispatch cites threats to President Cabrera and notes Salvadoran pressures with U.S. mediation sought by John Jen King and President Roosevelt.
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Bregan
Wien
Salvador
Guatemala City
Cabrera
Guatemala
Salvatorena
Associated Press
Washington, D.C
Central America
Honduras
San Salvador
Paris
Regalado, Teader
Revolutionary Forcea
Roosevelt
Diaz
Nicaragua
John Jen
King
Omaha
United States
Dr. Fortin
Carbrera
Chicago
St. Louis
New Orleans
Foreign Department
Walla
Mrs Fowler Expires at 74 in Oshkosh Local
Mrs Catherine M Fowler widow of Sherman W Fowler died at 10 AM at 293 Pearl Street age nearly 75. Born in New York state she came to Oshkosh in 1853 and lived there since. Survived by son Charles of Oshkosh brother Charles Johnson of Fond du Lac five grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral at son Charles Fowler’s home 293 West Street Thursday at two led by Rev Edward H Smith.
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Catherine M. Fowler
Sherman W. Fowler
Pearl Street
New York State
Oshkosh
Charles
Fowler
Wigh Street
Edward H. Smith
Mayor Serenaded by Saengerfest Visitors
Port Washington Gesang-Verein and Milwaukee singers serenaded Mayor John Banderub at his home 252 Ceape Street early Sunday. The visit pleased Mrs. Banderub who has been confined to her house by illness, and the neighborhood enjoyed the musical gesture.
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Port Washington
Mayor Handerob
Zasta
Lake Winnebago Yacht Race Opens With Close Leaders
The Oshkosh Yacht club course hosted the Lake Winnebago championship opener with Glygdwr Alberta IL and Winnebago leading at 2:29 PM. Alberta IL held the lead after the first lap, followed by Winnebago and Glyndwr, as Skidoo trailed. Races continued with wind from the northwest and spinnaker runs tightening the fleet.
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Oshkosh Yacht Club
Glygdwr
Skidoo
Alberta IL
Winnebago
Alberta TI
Glyndwr
Cup Donated for Inland Lake Regatta Winnebago Yachting
Warrin editor of Fore ’n’ Art in Chicago donates a silver cup to be awarded as trophy for the Alasa C class yacht races at the Inland Lake Yachting Association annual regatta on Lake Winnebago next month. Cup on display at Dinely & Son jewelry in El Agia.
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Redsworth Warrin
Fore 'N' Art
Chicago
Inland Lake Yachting Association
Lake Winnebago
Dinely & Son
el Agia Atest
Weather forecast for Wisconsin and surrounding region
Forecasts indicate light to moderate winds shifting from west to east then southerly. Expect cooler temperatures tonight and mild conditions Wednesday with likely fog and variable skies over the region. Local observations note a drop in temperatures after afternoon highs and a brief warming trend later in the week.
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Wisconsir
Tima
Faiy
Weatier Torrat
Heymann Co
Esrameter
Eottest
Monde
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