Lorimer Probe Moves Forward in Senate
Washington June 6 President Taft nominates Ole Erickson as Grantsburg postmaster. Senate committee advances Lorimer investigation with eight members empowered to collect evidence and question witnesses. Culberson seeks delay to review text.
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Foss host to hotel men opens meeting in Boston
In a drizzle, delegates of the Hotelmen's Mutual Benefit association began their thirty-second annual meeting at Brunswick convention hall. After opening exercises and luncheon, delegates and their ladies were received at the state house by Governor Foss and Mrs. Foss.
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Taft Denied Ohio Bar Exam Registration
Columbus June 6 Robert Alphonso Taft son of the president was denied permission to take the Ohio State Bar examination beginning today because he had not registered as required to begin study for law. He intends to appeal and likely will retry next year.
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Sugar men appeal bid heard in circuit court
New York June 6 Charles R Heike former secretary of the American Sugar Refining company and Ernest W J Gerbracht former superintendent at Williamsburg sugar refinery were before the United States circuit court of appeals seeking permission to appeal their conspiracy to defraud the government through underweighing imported sugar convictions.
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Paper making pays in Ashland mill earnings claim
The Menasha Paper Company in Ashland Wisconsin issued for private circulation a statement on its pulp factory and paper mill, asserting total cost at 145000 while replacement value exceeds 200000. Over five years cash dividends reached 26 percent, a surplus over 250000 was created, and depreciation 80000 was charged off, implying net annual earnings above 18 percent, tied to a proposed 100000 bond issue.
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Secrecy in Lumber Probe Tightens Under Judge Landis
The grand jury inquiry into western and central lumber trades presses on with many witnesses subpoenaed. Judge Landis warns all involved to keep details secret as U S Marshal serves subpoenas in St Paul to John B Rhodes, secretary to Frederick Weverhauser, for documents on mail order houses versus retail dealers. Several Minneapolis lumbermen were subpoenaed yesterday.
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Chemist Finds No Poison in Scheib Case
New York June 6 Prof John Larkin of Columbia University reported to District Attorney Whitman that he could not locate any poison traces in the internal organs of Mrs Scheib whose body was found in the bathtub of an apartment she and her husband once occupied. The report disappoints police seeking circumstantial evidence against H A Scheib.
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Reyes On Way to Capital From Vera Cruz
The special train to take Gen. Bernardo Reyes to Mexico City is preparing to move from Vera Cruz at 1 pm subject to the ex secretary of war's wishes. Reyes will reportedly stay several days at Orizaba, about seventy miles away, and reach the capital likely by week’s end.
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Janesville Man Harold Campbell Missing From Monroe Run
Milwaukee dispatch reports Harold F. Campbell a Janesville manufacturer who went to Monroe on business and telegraphed that his car broke down and would be fixed. He has not been seen or heard from since, and his disappearance remains unsolved.
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Parole Board Opens Hearings for 300 Prisoners
Leavenworth Kansas June 6 R V Ladow chairman of the federal board of parole arrived at the federal prison to convene the board for parole applications of 300 prisoners. Among applicants is H T Wella of Kenosha Wisconsin. The hearing likely will run about a week.
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Motion to Quash Indictments Against Rail Officials
In Chicago on June 6 another motion to quash the indictments against former Illinois Central officials Frank B Harriman John M Taylor Charles L Ewing and Joseph Baker was filed by their attorneys. Judge Kickham Scanlan took the matter under advisement.
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No Public Drinking Cup Ban Stirs Governoral Measure
An Associated Press report outlines a gubernatorial move to prohibit use of a public drinking cup. The item notes official measures, potential policy impact, and references political authorities amid debate over public health practices.
Wool tariff bill introduced amid bitter Wool Schedule debate
Washington June 6 The wool tariff revision bill was introduced in the House by Chairman Underwood with debate to start tomorrow. The Democratic majority report criticizes President Taft the tariff board and Republicans while the minority led by Payne contends the measure will ruin sheep and mills if enacted. The report notes delays in sharing data on steel and wool industries and argues for a 20 percent duty on raw wool with imports and manufacturing cloth duties adjusted accordingly. The issue centers on revenue needs and political framing.
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Old Soldiers Come to Reunion in Oshkosh Campfire Program
Oshkosh welcomes Civil War veterans from the Fourteenth Wisconsin as they gather for a reunion running through Wednesday. A campfire on Meritt Street kicks off the event with auto rides, an officers election, and speeches by Mayor John Banderoh and other dignitaries. W. C. Cowling will preside at the campfire. A later meeting at the G A R Hall will feature recollections from veterans, with 20 registered by noon and many more expected.
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Veteran Actor Edward Hareigan Dies in New York
Veteran actor and playwright Edward Hareigan died at his New York home aged after a long career in stage and screen. The Associated Press reports his death on June 6, noting his contributions to theater and cinema and his status as a veteran performer.
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Root amendment favored in Canadian reciprocity debate
Washington June reports the finance committee likely to adopt Senator Root’s paper and wood pulp amendment to the Canadian reciprocity bill in modified form by a 10 to 5 vote. Bailey Simmons Johnson and Democrats supported. Pponsa Culomara sided with opposition. Final action set for July 15 or August in a still unresolved scheduling discussion.
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Ride for veterans in Oshkosh automobile tour
Veteran survivors of the Fourteenth Wisconsin will tour Oshkosh in private cars to honor Civil War loyalty. The cavalcade forms at the G A R hall on Merritt Street at 10 a m tomorrow, with cars offered by Edgar P. Sawyer RC Brown W Davis Henry Roenitz Dr James P Gould Frank Gates J G Morris T R Wall Col John Picks Otto Haase and others expected to join.
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Bicycle Rider Involved In Collision With Truck At Washington Mount Vernon
A traffic congestion morning incident near Mount Vernon and Washington streets led to a collision between a Kahr Brewing company truck and a bicycle rider. The rider, unnamed, was southbound on Mount Vernon turning onto Washington when struck. Charles Kahr was driving the truck at the time.
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Bicycle and auto collision injures man near Washington Street
An ice wagon stood north of Washington and east of Mount Vernon when a bicycle rider swerved near a street car. The front wheel struck the auto truck’s rear wheel, crushing several toes but the man avoided serious injury after medical examination. A prior report of a fatal auto accident was clarified as a collision described above.
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Severe Local Thunderstorm Strikes City Crippling Lines
A powerful early morning electrical storm battered the city with loud thunder and bright lightning. Several building roofing and spire damage reported, including Trinity church spire and multiple homes on Oregon and Sixth streets. A large oak tree split by lightning and a ball of fire passed through the Struebing residence at 141 Pearl Street. Transformers and telegraph lines were knocked out, leaving residents briefly in darkness as repairs commenced. The storm’s intensity exceeded Sunday’s event.
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Narrow escape aboard steamer Thistle injures deckhand
Arche Billington, a Thistle deckhand, suffered leg injuries when the engine started while he stood near the piston rod at the rear of the steamer. His screams drew the engineer's attention and saved him from more serious harm. He was taken to St Mary's hospital by city ambulance as the Wis Hel remained at Moore Street dock.
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Wind storm at Janesville causes structural damage
A Journal special from Janesville reports a powerful wind storm that night damaging trees and poles, bringing down several. A large market building lost ivy from its walls. Rain was light.
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Wisconsin Assembly Backs Nonpartisan Elections Delay Kay Bill
Madigan Wis June 6 The assembly indefinitely postponed the Kay bill to provide nonpartisan municipal elections in all cities. The senate, under suspension of the rules, approved a 400000 fund for a Dindiing twine plant at Waupun with 200000 yearly for two years plus 50000 for equipment. The act now goes to Governor McGovern for signature. The assembly also approved a rail fare rise and advanced a road building bill despite opposition. The session opened with a third reading on limits for boys selling newspapers.
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Gibbons Jubilee Draws Nation to Baltimore
President Taft left Washington for Baltimore to speak at Cardinal Gibbons jubilee and golden priestly anniversary. Notables including Roosevelt and Root will attend as non sectarian tribute to Gibbons for citizenship and high ideals. Taft’s Baltimore trip lasts about two hours with White House denying talks with Roosevelt.
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Electrified Fence Shocks Man Near Buckstall Property
D W Fernandez, from a Stony Beach summer cottage, narrowly escaped serious injury when he touched a wire fence charged by electricity likely broken in a storm near the Buckstall property. He felt a burn and received an electric shock, attributing the effect to the fence in wet conditions while wearing rubber shoes.
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Fire blamed on smoking in hay room at Clark and Clark barn
Milwaukee June fire investigators from La Crosse report the blaze at the Clark and Clark livery barn caused by an employee smoking in the hay room. The loss is about 30 000 with limited insurance leaving a net near 20 000.
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Winnipeg Sawmill Burns
A Revelstoke dispatch reports a Winnipeg sawmill burned, destroying about half a million feet of timber. Losses are expected to exceed $100,000, with damage described as extensive across the building and stock.
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