Barnes resigns from Wisconsin railroad rate commission
Special from Madison reports John Barnes of Rhinelander has officially resigned as chair of the Wisconsin railroad rate commission. Governor Bashford is said to be selected as his successor. Barnes cites conflicts over the two cent fare and pressure from legislature as reasons. Lieutenant Governor Connor responds with a sharp, explanatory letter from Loana.
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Camp Douglas
R. M. Bashford
Madison
Barnes
State Commission
Commission
Bate
Connor
la Follette
Rhinelander
Bashford
State Senate
Northwestern
Milwaukee
Wis
Loana
John Barnes
State Railroad Rate Commission
Denial of Interview Claims Ties to Fare Measure Fallout
Lieutenant governor defends actions on senate rules and authority while denying efforts to wreck the railway commission. He cites no prior contact with Senator Wright about plans to preserve the flow of questions, and rejects insinuations of a political plot behind the two cent fare bill.
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Connor
Barnes
Duit
Railroad Commission
Senate
Cape
Miso
Weineejar Mernine
Moe Pearing
Eoris
Kerater Meorsoa
Miwaskee
Resignation of railway rate commissioner Barnes to take effect August 1
Madison reports Governor Davidson has confirmed John Barnes resignation from the railway rate commission. Barnes will not disclose his letter to the governor until read, offering no reasons for leaving. He plans rest in Madison or return to Rhinelander to reopen his law practice. Possible successors discussed include R. M. Bashford ex Attorney General Sturdevant Senator Huda and Senator Whitehead with Sturdevant favored by the governor for his railway case experience.
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Cial
Madison
John Barnes
Railway Rate Commission
Davidson
Barnes
Rhinelander
R. M. Bashford
Sturdevant
Huda
Whitehead
Duluth Mines Shut Down as Ore Dock Strike Spreads
Ore operations on Mesaba and Vermillion ranges halt, and Pittsburg Steamship fleet faces tie up as Duluth Superior and Two Harbors see a major strike by ore dock laborers. About 200 workers walk out, with thousands idle. United States Steel's mining division idles, open pits closed. A mass meeting formed a local union with ~400 members. Train crews laid off on the ore line. 18 ore boats tied up at Allouez docks.
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Associated Press
Duluth, Minn
Mesaba
Vermillion Ranges
Pittsburg Steamship Company
Duluth
Superior
United States Steel Corporation
Allouez
Coal Land Frauds in Milwaukee Case Downgraded
United States Court Commissioner Bloodgood ruled that the Colorado coal land indictment against Guy D. Goff and six Milwaukee men is not prima facie evidence of a renewed conspiracy but cannot be wholly rejected because it contains evidence of the original conspiracy. Further hearing was set for July 29 to allow the government to present additional testimony.
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Associated Press
Milwaukee
Wis
United States Court
Bloodgood
Guy D. Goff
Federal Grand Jury
Colorado
Soy Associates Press
New York
Corea
Coreans
Homer B. Hulburt
Tod
Beoul
Cores
United States
Mr. Hulburt
Corean
Hagua
Japan
Hulburt
Sevul
IAPS
The
Hague
Yi Sang Sul
Init Pemier
Cnrea
Core
Detewation
Tis Hague
Crizis
Coreen
Hermit Kingdom
Yi Sang Gui Gala
Keireku Teuzdki
EXPECT BIG FALL TRADE EXPECTS STRONG FALL MERCHANDISE TRADE
New York reports indicate seasonable goods moving fast into consumption and preparations for a large fall trade. R G Dun and Co notes broad improvement in business through the week with New York bank exchanges higher than a year ago. Security transactions eased slightly, but overall commercial activity expanded.
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Associated Press
New York
Dun
R. G. Dun & Co
New York City
Heat wave claims five lives in New York City tragedy
An Associated Press report from New York dated July 19 details a deadly heat wave with three children and two men dying, police noting several prostrations as temperatures eased slightly. A longshoreman, Francis Allison, jumped from Gouverneur Hospital to his death amid the blistering heat.
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Associated Press
New York
Francis Allison
Gouverneur Hospital
New York Life Plans Open Policy Growth, Says Kingsley Kingster
President Kingsley Kingster today sent a letter to policyholders outlining the new administration's aim for wide publicity and continued world-wide policy. He argues New York City should not impose arbitrary yearly limits on new business, calling the move an economic mistake.
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Associated Prex
New York
New York Life Insurance
Darekin P. Kingster
Kingsley
Mars
Chale of
WIFE'S HEART BROKEN IN THIRD DAY OF HAUL MURDER TRIAL
In Farnsruhe Germany on July 19 the third day of Karl Hau's trial for murder of his mother in law featured dramatic testimony. Hau's sisters and brother in law testified and read letters from his wife before her suicide. A lieutenant testified Hau sent a Paris dispatch about Olga's illness to provoke a stroke. His sister learned of the money in trust and doubted his innocence before evidence convinced her. Death is bitter the letter said as her daughter faced tragedy.
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Associated Press
Farnsruhe
Germany
Karl Hau
Frau Molitor
Haden Baden
Haus Wite
Hau
Molitor
Metz
Paris
Olga
Hall
London
Leutenant
Karl
Washing
Union Trust Company
Hell
Zurich
Lina Molitor
Hawley Begins Plea In Harwood Trial
Raise Idaho July 19 The defense renews motion for an instructed verdict in the Harwood trial. Judge Wood overrules it as James McPariland the detective linked to evidence against the Western Federation of Miners attends. Court adjourns until noon with rulings on evidence exclusion pending.
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Aspeciaisa Press
Raise
Idaho
Harwood
Judge Wood
Harwood Triad
James McPariland
Minete
Tolay
Judes Wood
Murt
James A. Haier
Hacierto
Deter
Man jailed for robbery by municipal court in Milwaukee
A peculiar justice note from Milwaukee reports Jane Quinn Jr and Van Loder sentenced to state prison terms for larceny. Quinn, age thirty, has already served a significant portion of his life behind bars, with the judge's order awaiting formal record at the municipal court.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Relel
Janes Quinn Jr
van Loder
Reminder of the Fourth Special to The Northwestern
Milwaukee WV July 14 A Marineite dispatch reports a ten year old boy son of George Blanchard of Dunberleeet had his hand badly burned by a spark from a firework last evening. The accident occurred as the child played near a cage.
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Milwaukee
Marineite Ft
George Blanchard
Dunber
Milk contamination causes milk supply scare in Milwaukee area
Residents in outlying districts report dawn sighting of pre live offers and a mystery milk contamination scare. Officials promise rapid analysis by chemists and immediate inspection to ensure milk quality and safety for the city.
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Northwestern
Milwaukee
Wic
Ripon College President Opens Summer Chautauqua Platform
Dr. Richard C. Hughes, president of Ripon College, begins his regular summer chautauqua lecture tour with an initial week at Storm Lake Iowa tomorrow. He previously led Tabor College Iowa and built a strong speaking reputation across Iowa Nebraska and Missouri during those years.
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Ripon
Wis
Richard C. Hughes
Ripon College
Storm Lake
Iowa
Missouri
Ripoti College
Tabor College
Wisconsin
Four Barracks Attacked by Independents in Guayaquil
In Guayaquil on July 19, four military barracks were struck simultaneously by armed Independents. The insurgents were defeated with several killed. The residence of President Alfaro was also attacked but he remained unharmed. Guayaquil is under martial law.
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Associated Press
Guayaquil
Heuadnz
Potent Alfaro
Guaergaquit
Change in Headquarters in Michigan
The Knights of the Mariners of the Wert reorganize and move their headquarters from Ports Huren, Michigan, to Detroit. The transition dates and funding details are discussed by the board, with officials stating the move will occur soon and a building fund has been established for the new site in Devswit.
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Enich Tx
Huren
Devswit
Move to Preserve Elks In Philadelphia Foreground
A deciphered local notice urges preservation of the elk and its habitat in Philadelphia. The item notes costs and premiums tied to the preservation effort and references the animal as an emblem of regional identity.
McGovern Likely Wisconsin Governor Candidate Plans
A Madison News Special reports Francis B. McGovern Milwaukee county district attorney will be the next Republican candidate for Wisconsin governor and Irvine L. Lamont of Superior the next U S senator. La Follette leaders discussed the plan at a Madison conference just before La Follette’s Madison return after a June vacation. Attendees included H L Berkner, Nye, Len root’s partner, Hannan, and ex Secretary Walter L. Houser before McGovern’s Green Bay keynote speech.
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Milwaukee
Madison
Francis B. McGovern
Milwaukee County
Wisconsin
Irvine L. Lamont
Superior
United States
Robert M. la Follette
la Follette
Baid
Endorse Equity Society At Wisconsin Labor Meeting
A Wisconsin special from Racine reports the State Federation of Labor endorsing the American Society of Equity at a Milwaukee gathering. Delegates were instructed to seek joint producers exchanges under both bodies with a heated debate over a constitutional provision tying federation members to supporting a political party aligned with the platform. The paragraph was altered to recommend rather than charge. A social session was held.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Wisconsin
Racine Gays
State Federation of Labor
Armerican Society of Equity
Committee On Constitution
Democratic Party
Federation
Prince Robert de Broglie to Remarry in France
Paris July 19 Prince Robert de Broglie plans to remarry after a 1 year marriage in Chicago to Miss Eatetle Alexandr was declared void by French courts The marriage was nulled on his father’s instigation Under new French law the prince must appear in court for permission before remarriage and will notify his father via a notary
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Avaccinion Press
Paris
Prince Robert de Broglie
Chicago
Eatetle Alexandr
Alexander Umder
Chamber of Deputises
France
Robert
Five Years in Prison for English Pedlar's Death Plot
Pedlar Pelmer, an English laborer, has been sentenced to five years in prison for conspiring to cause the death of Herbert Choat, a stock broker in Dentford. The murder plan was uncovered after Choat’s body was found in a railway car front lawn following the alleged demand to stop striking.
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Prem
Tanton
Pelmer
Hrevert Choat
Sashsues Etoker
Dentford
Chenat
Pudauerds
The Eclipse Stakes At Sanlewne Park Report
A garbled race summary notes bets on several horses with names like Bonen Julsie Tye Peay Lacretanee and others. Mentions Sanlewne Park and a favorite named Sancy, with discussion of votes or odds and a finish near top contenders.
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Sanlewne Park
Sancy
Waiting Orders For Norfolk Torpedo Boat Destroyer Crew
Lieut Bark V Floney and Lieut Earl P Floney of the US Navy, with wives, stop at the Finney summer home at Stony Beach after a cruise. The Hopkins torpedo boat destroyer, from Norfolk, Va., was placed in drydock for repairs following a recent crane mishap. Seventy seven men and three officers were aboard during the incident. Rededication: Finneys expect several weeks of visit. marriage occurred three years ago in New York City.
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Earl P. Floney
United States Navy
Finne Data
E. KB. Finne
Stony Beach
Norfolk
Hopkins
Finney
New York City
Naval Headquarters
Washington
Water Meters to Be Turned Off for Delinquent Bills in Oshkosh
Oshkosh Water Works workers began a drive against about 200 delinquent accounts. If bills remain unpaid, services will be cut within 24 hours and customers may face a $50 to $1000 penalty under the new public utilities law forbidding discrimination and endorsing prompt collection. Warren G. Maxcy, treasurer, says the legislature’s bill eliminates discretionary delays, forcing immediate action to ensure payment.
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Oshkosh Water. Works Company
Oshkosh
Water Works Company
Warren G. Maxcy
Wisconsin
Wehall
Oshkosh Prominent Citizens Discuss Schurz Memorial Fund
At the mayor's invitation Oshkosh leaders met to consider contributing to the Carl Schurz Memorial Association of Wisconsin fund for an endowed chair at the University of Wisconsin. The plan seeks annual lectures by distinguished German professors and public talks in Wisconsin cities. A temporary secretary was chosen and another meeting is planned to secure broad citizen support.
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John Bancrob
Oshkosh
Carl Schurz
Braides
Randeroh
Gshke
Atrat Whee
Rameroy
B. Mack Trenien
Dorestion
Hutt Lo
Rene
Vietania
Abraham Linecda
New Professor Guides Library With Noted Contributions
Miss Shirley Tarr, appointed as a new professor, delivers a presentation on the library’s needs and equipment. President Madicon notes Professor Patt’s guidance and several valuable works added to the collection for the college.
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Shirley Tarr
Bietary
Louisville hosts biennial meeting of clerks association
The Cly Grin Nest Conveption of Acta Clerks Associatior announces the next biennial congress in Louisville. The event gathers clerks and records professionals to discuss municipal archives and professional standards, with attendees from regional offices and related organizations.
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Acta
Louisville
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