Elks Prepare for Milwaukee Reunion of 15 000 Delegates
The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks plans a large Milwaukee gathering beginning Tuesday with 15 000 expected registrants. Delegations from Kansas Minnesota Illinois Indiana Ohio and Kentucky join local and regional lodges as work on decorations and civic parades progresses toward a concluding carnival and grand ball.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Frees
Milwaukee
Wis
Benevolent Protective Order of Hike
Kansas
van Sant
Minnesota
Minneapolis and St Paul
St. Cloud
Fargo
Grand Forks
Tlinois
Indiana
Balt Lake
San Francisco
Seattle
Portland
Tacoma
Spokane
Butte
Helena
AD Reenda
Ohio
Kentucky
City
Grand Lodge
Liberal party split deepens as Asquith withdraws from Rosebery
London reports from London say Liberals view Asquith's break with Rosebery as decisive. Asquith ignored Rosebery's manifesto, fueling rumors Rosebery will push a new national Liberal movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
London
the Tribune
Asquaa
Lord Rosebery
Reform Club
Asquith
Chicago Youth Completes World Trip Record
Charles Cecil Norris, a seventeen year old Chicago schoolboy, finished a globe circling voyage in sixty days, thirteen hours, twenty nine minutes, and forty two and four fifths seconds, surpassing the record of Nellie Bly and George Francis Train set in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ascocraced
Chicago
Charles Cecil Norris
W. R. Hearst
George Francis Train
Nellie Bly
New York
Free-for-all Pace Promised at Buffalo Driving Meet
The Buffalo Driving Club canceled the 2:07 trot at the grand circuit meeting set for August 8-9 due to only two entries Ringmond and The Monk. They opened a free-for-all pace expected to attract top pacers from Detroit Cleveland and the East.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Buffalo
Buffalo Driving Club
Ringmond
the Monk
Detroit
Cleveland
East
Forest fires sweep west of Missoula with heavy losses
Helena dispatch reports fierce forest fires raging west of Missoula. Northern Pondera and Anaconda companies have sent forces to fight the blazes. There are several distinct fires and losses are expected to be heavy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Pres
St. Paul, Minn
Helena
Mont
Wierce
Missoula
Peona
Payera
Rette-Steyn letters trigger Hague summons
Paris dispatch reports Dr Larde, representative of the Transvaal, summoned in haste to The Hague after the publication of the Rette-Steyn letters captured by General Broadwood at Reitz in the Orange River colony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associates Press
New York
Paris
Seys
Larde
Transvaal
Hague
Retta-Steyn
Broadwood
Reitz
Orange River Colony
Firemen's Strike Aims for Unity After Meeting
Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania July 20 plan to be spread at tomorrow's meeting between the Firemen's association and the United Mine Workers may unite action and lead to a settlement of the fire men's strike on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Wilkesharre
Firemen’s Association
United Mine Workers
Newport real estate agent files bankruptcy petition
R M Newport, a noted northwest real estate and loan agent based in Saint Paul, Minnesota, petitions for bankruptcy showing assets around 60 000 and liabilities near 236 000. Civil War Colonel Newport was a long time business leader. He delegated much work to his son Luther who suffered a sudden and violent breakdown last year in New York and is now in a private Connecticut hospital.
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Rt. Paul
Minn
R. M. Newport
Northwest
Newport
Luther
New York
Connecticut
Crisis at steel strike reaches critical stage in Pennsylvania
Pittsburg July 20 The steel strike nears a critical phase with developments over the next seventy two hours expected to shape the outcome. Wellsville and McKeesport resumption efforts loom large as Amalgamated officials express confidence and plan to deploy new workers by Monday morning amid precautions and tense patrols.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Pittsburg
Combine
Wellsville
McKeesport
J. F. Morgen
East Liverpool
Shaffer
Amalgamated
Schwab
New York
United States Steel Corporation
Bohwab
Summer school excursion to Oakwood by Battie steam launch
A party of summer school and Institute students rode the Battie steam launch to Oakwood on Thursday evening. The boat made two trips with dancing and music from Arion orchestra, returning at early morning. A list of attendees includes Joseph Bel, Marguerite White, Henry Pagch, Edna Roache, William Fouwkie, and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakwood
Battie
Main Street Dock
Arion
Joseph P. Bel
Marguerite White
Henry B. Pagch
Edna Roache
William Fouwkie
Leigh Stevens
James L. Kelley
Grace Troxell
George W. Kelley
Pearl Manuel
George de Guim
May Hartley
Louis Simnicht
Nellie Baker
Harry Halsey
Maud Rounis
W. W. Witepaleck
Myrtle Whipple
Cadillac Leads Milwaukee In Canada's Cup Yachting Trials
Chicago July 20 Cadillac leads Milwaukee by three minutes after the first leg in the Canada’s Cup yachting trials on the Great Lakes. The race began with a southeast wind on a 21 nautical mile triangular course. The start drew thousands as crews and spectators anticipated the defender for August 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Cadillac
Milwaukee
Wadis
Minota
Detroit
Orion
Prairie
Yankee
Briar
Illinois
Port
Dr. Piichard
Mitnola
G. M. Pincheon
R. Hilbert
Briat
D. Griffiths
W. Davis
W. H. Thompson
Great Lakes
Western Hemisphere
Milwaukedr
Finala
Milwaukee Yacht Race Showed Milwaukee Ahead On Lake
A July 20 sailing event featured George M. Pynchon’s il linels and the Winnemacher syndicate’s Milwaukee built by Jones and La Borde. The Milwaukee led from the four mile crib to the finish, surpassing the Crowinshield yacht by over a minute in a fair breeze, with observers astonished at its windward performance. Captain Davis steered a strong late run, extending the lead as the race progressed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
George M. Pynchon
Illinels
Winnemacher Syndicate
Milwaukee
Jones & la Borde
Oshkosh
Columbia Yacht Club
Forth
Yacht
Pynchon
Davis
Neelish
Seomed
Milwauker
Monona Assembly Crowds Grow at Lakeside Grounds
About 1200 campers occupy Lakeside on Monona Lake for the assembly’s largest permanent resident crowd. Morning meeting on ministerial conference led by Rev J A Worden. Herr Gustavus Cohen spoke on The Hebrew at Home. Dr Thomas Dixon lectured on Fools, and Rabbi Hirsch of Chicago spoke on Facts and Fictions Concerning the Jews. A Boston Carnival and Concert Company performance rounds out the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wis
Lakeside
Monona Lake
Boston Carnival and Concert Company
Rabbi Hirsch
Chicago
Spirit of Salvation Dominates Third Day of Epworth League
In San Francisco on July 20 A delegates at the International Epworth League convention respond to Rev. Dr. Barry urging work over sightseeing. Bright sunshine and a cool breeze fuel a high energy day with sunrise prayers, packed venues, open air meetings, and vigorous speeches across multiple worship sites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
San Francisco
Cal
Barry
League
Alhambra
Metropolitan Temple
Central
Howard Street
Golden Gate Park
Court of the Palace Hotel
Milwaukee wife killer charged after coroner verdict
Milwaukee July 20 The coroner's jury finds that Mrs Selma Brejer died from injuries inflicted by her husband John Brejer and recommends he be held on a murder charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ay Associace A
Milwaukee
Wis
Selma Beejer
John Brejer
Plunges From Window Injures Miss Dunn
Miss Mary Dunn of 127 Merritt street fell from a second story window while shaking a rug. The sash had been removed and the screen gave way, causing a fifteen foot fall. She was unconscious on impact but later found bruised and shocked. Dr. M. E. Corbett attended. Interior examination suggested no serious spinal injury, with recovery expected in four to five days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Dunn
Merritt Street
Muiss Dunn
M. E. Corbett
Death of Mrs. William Utz in Omaha area
Mrs William Utz wife of William Utz of 152 Nebraska street died at her parents home 192 Fifteenth Street Friday evening at 7 30. Aged 32 she leaves husband an eight year old son her parents and several sisters and brothers. Funeral at St Vincent's church Monday at nine from Annea church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Utz
Willam Uts
Nebraska Street
Frank Lutz
Fifteenth Street
Anne A, m
St. Vincent's
Oshkosh to Face Kaukauna in Fresh-Laced Tilt
Oshkosh Lalt manager W J O Rourke fields a largely new lineup for Sundays game against Kaukauna. New outfielder Hate from Toledo joins Hale and Waupin veteran, bringing speed and broad range. Lineup lists Zimmer Whitman Dobbyna Kramer Dietaler Torrey Flannigan Nicolat Gage Waldron Phillips Craft with a p m start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. O'Rourke
Oshkosh
Lalt
Hate
Toledo
Hale
Waupin
Helso
Kaukauna
Zimmer
Whitman
Dobbyna
Quan
Kramer
Beens
Dietaler
Torrey
Flannigan
Aes Gage Waldron
Sald G. Phillips
Craft
Two Receivers Sought in Germann Exchange Bank Case
Judge Burnell weighs appointments for Germann Exchanges bank of Chilton with G A Buckatat of Oshkosh favored by the attorney general and Chilton contenders proposed by Kersten interests. Zech & Co creditors transfer deed of 250000 in assets to the defunct bank to curb litigation. A conference continues as Buckstaff and a Chilton man are discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germen Exchanges Bank of
Chilton
Esrault Court
B. Hicks
G. A Buckatamt
Ths City
Pecel
J. E. McMillen
Kersten
B. W. Pattison
George D. Breed
Henry Belman
Tulvis Pine A. Heymer
R. F. Connell
Whitman
Appleton
J. C. Korwin
Neenah
Burnell
Zeck & CO
Imaade
Zech & Co
Harnell
Buckstaff
Juedige Burnell
Kerwin
Theodore Kersten
Society people escape in runaway at Neenah church recital
A serious accident was narrowly averted in a runaway after a musical recital at the First Presbyterian church. Mrs Genevieva Clark Wilson of Chicago, Mr Arthur T Shattuck of Neenah, Mr Clarence B Shepard of Appleton and Mrs F Shattuck rode in a carriage when the horses bolted on Wisconsin avenue. They collided with a hack but were stopped in front of the Russell house. occupants unharmed and damage slight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwestern
Neenah
Wis
Genevieva Clark Wilson
Chicago
Arthur T. Shattuck
Clarence BE. Shepard
Appleton
Shattuck
First Presbyterian Church
Wisconsin Avenue
Russell
Wisconsin and Minnesota Boards Plan Uniform Smallpox Stamp
The Wisconsin state board of health and the Minnesota board will join with lumbermen to set a uniform smallpox stamping system for the lumber districts likely to meet in Duluth within a month. Governor La Follette was represented by secretary Murphy. The contingent fund may be used for investigation and prevention but not for past actions.
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Northwestern
Madison
Wis
Wisconsin State Board of Health
Minnesota Board
Total Boards
Duluth
la Follette
Murphy
Amateur Oarsmen Regatta Final Results Report
The final races of the National Association of Amateur Oarsmen regatta in Philadelphia list winners in the intermediate singles. First heat results show Jou Scholes of Don B C Toronto first, John Moran of Columbia B C Allegheny second with a time noted. Second heat places James Miler of Columbia B C Allegheny Pa first, A C McCloskey of Pennsylvania B C Philadelphia second, B Hess of Century B C St Louis third, time 10 21.
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Associates Presa
Philadelphia
National Association of Amateur Oarsmen
Jou Scholes
Don
B. C
Toronto
John Moran
Columbia
B C
Allegheny
James Miler
A. C. McCloskey
Pennsylvania
Hess
Century
St Louis
Another Hot Wave Sweeps Southwest
The Southwest endures a continuing heat wave with little rainfall in the past day. Weather forecasts for today and tonight show continuing high temperatures and dry conditions.
Lehigh Company Acts Amid New Orleans Brewery Strike
In New Orleans on July 2, most breweries halted operations as 130 men walk out for union recognition. Only two breweries continued work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Pros
New Orleans
Trailers Trapped Near Monterey Moonshine Ambush
Seven revenue officers were ambushed near Monterey in Putnam county Tennessee. Deputy Collector Hellwee was killed and Deputy Marshal Tom Price died instantly while Possaman Mackey was badly wounded. A moonshiner was mortally wounded as moonshiners fired from a hillside. Collector Bell formed another posse to recover Price's body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Nashville
Tenn
Monterey
Putnam County
Hell Wee
Barcely
Tom Price
Possaman
Mackey
Collsetor Bell
Price
Escaped Patient From White Sess Saloon Closes In
Albert F. Gough manager at the White Sess saloon clubs whose illness prompted hospitalisation fled the Alexian Brothers hospital in underwear. Police blocked river access and he was recaptured with nurses guarding him to stop another escape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert F. Gough
Alexian Brothers
Gough
YMCA Gospel Meeting Moves to North Park Sunday
The regular Y M C A gospel meeting formerly at 34 Algoma street will be held near the Merritt street entrance of North Park at three o'clock Sunday afternoon. A special service for men and women is arranged. Speakers include C F Tate of Spokane weighing 820 pounds and C F Stewart of Moody Bible Institute. If rain, the meeting shifts to FT M C AL rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algoma Street
Merritt Street
North Park
C. F. Tate
Spokane
Wash
C. F. Stewart
Moody Bible Institute
FT. MC. AL
Death of Miss Sophie Haffner at nineteen
Miss Sophie Haffner daughter of Mrs John B Haffner of 168 North Park Avenue died Friday night at 8 30 after a seven month illness from quick consumption She leaves two sisters four brothers and both parents Funeral services will be held at St Marys Church Merritt Street on Monday at an unspecified time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sophie Haffner
John B. Haffner
North Park Avenue
St. Mary‘s Church
Merritt Street
Drastic Edict Orders Evacuation of Natal Farms
In Durban Natal authorities order all white men with livestock foodstuffs and clothing to evacuate farms between the Tugela and Sundays rivers by July 31. Any remaining white man faces martial law as Boer raids and Republican support prompt drastic measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durban
Natal
Tugela
Sundays
Governor Allen Arrives Aboard Mayflower at Boston Harbor
The yacht Mayflower with Governor Allen of Porto Rico reached Boston Harbor today. He left the vessel immediately for Washington after disembarking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Washington
Associated Preas
Mass
Mayflower
Governor Allen
Porto Rico
Foolhardy Navigator Seeks Safe Passage Home
The 125 foot sloop Great Republic, navigated by Captain Howard Blackburn from Gloucester, Massachusetts, arrived after a 38 day passage to Lisbon, following a voyage described as bold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lisbon
Great Republic
Howard Blackburn
Gloucester
Masa
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Chicago Yacht Club
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Spirit OF Salvation
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Uleting
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Marty Dunn
Booth
Wihih Kaukauna
G. W. Burnell
G. A. Bwoketat
Figere
Wisconsin
Frees
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Lehigh Company
Reveyue
San
Oscars
Monterey, Tenn
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Martting
O.A
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Renan
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