Tornadoes Run Rampant Across Wisconsin and Minnesota
A tornado outbreak damaged towns from Freeburg to Caledonia Minnesota and Neenah Wisconsin. Four dead and ten injured as farms, mills, and homes were destroyed. Neenah suffered extensive property damage with hundreds of telephones out of service and wires tangled.
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Associated Press
la Crosse
Wis
Minnnesota
Wisconsin
Peter Meyer
Caledonia
Freeburg
Mio
Meyer
C. T. Inglett
St. Joseph Ridges
Charles
Willam Danter
William Danter
Lutheran Hospital
Minn
St. Joseph Ridge
Stoddard
Kamas
Hillsboro
Kan
Godieel
Here
Neenah
Appleton
Wind and flood damage hit several towns in Wis and Pa
A strong wind and rainstorm swept Menasha Wisconsin causing tree damage and wiring outages. In Johnstown Pennsylvania a cloudburst flooded low areas near Franklin bridge, with Stony Creek rising and a tenement vacated. Island Park suffered near destruction while a school and bridge were washed away in Hooversville. Latrobe reported residents rescued in night robes as Boggs reservoir threatened. A Kansas cloudburst near Topeka flooded Cottonwood river and damaged railroad property.
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Johnstown
Hooversville
Stony Creek
Franklin Bridge
Hood
Island Park
Latrobe
Chestnut Ridge
Bograley
Boggaley
Kansas
Topeka
Kangay
Cottonwood
Coal stock purchases shock Interstate Commerce Commission
Testimony before the Interstate Commerce Commission reveals Jean Joseph K. Aiken, chief clerk in the Monongahela division superintendent’s office of the Pennsylvania Railway, bought coal company stock totaling nearly 75 000 dollars. He admits receiving cash favors from coal operators along Pennsylvania Lines and monthly payments of 50 dollars from a company store, while his salary ranged from 30 to 126 dollars per month.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Interstate Commerce Commission
Jean Joseph K.aiken
Super Intendent
Monongahela Division
Pennsylvania Railway
Joseph P. Boyer
Aiken
Pennsylvania Ines
Life Insurance Policy Comparisons At Union Central Session
Secretary Marshall of Union Central Life testified today that no general agents or agents helpers contracts are offered and condemned discrimination in life insurance. He reviewed two policies the twenty payment life guarantee and the life rate endowment showing equal annual premiums for a $10 000 policy but different surrender values and paid up amounts after ten years with a higher paid up value for the guarantee policy.
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Associawa Press
Milwaukee
Wis
Marshall
Union Central Life Insurance Company
Hig Company
Hfe
Nfo
Those Philippine Claims
The Senate judiciary committee reviews a Spooner bill to ratify the military governor’s duties on imports to the Philippines from January 12 1895 to March 8 1902. The preamble states Congress intended to ratify actions by the military government. The measure could support refunds and save about 4 million dollars for the government.
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Associated Preas
Washington, D. C
Senate Committee On Judiciary
Spooner
Philippines
Congress
Pretty Racine Wedding Unites Fancher and Desmarais
A Racine wedding reported in Milwaukee notes Miss Winifred Estelle Fancher daughter of Dr and Mrs J L Fancher wed Frederick O Desmarais this morning. Fancher is known in theatrical circles for her role as Louise in the Two Orphans with major companies in New York and beyond. A large guest list traveled from Milwaukee and two dozen other cities.
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Northwestern
Milwaukee
Wis
Racine
Winifred Estelle Fancher
J. L. Fancher
Frederick O. Desmarais
Misa Faneher
Louise
New York
No Agreement Reached by Joint Scale Committee
Columbus Ohio June 7 the joint scale committee of the minera and ep peters today adjourned without agreement.
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Associated Prova
Columbus
Ohio
The
Minera and Eppeters
Mente
Secretary Houser Arrested on Bribery Charge
Secretary of State Houser was arrested in Madison Wisconsin today amid charges of attempted bribery of a state officer. He agreed to appear in municipal court this afternoon. The case ties to a campaign fund offer from lobbyist Robert Luscombe and a 1903 insurance ruling.
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Associated Press
Madison
Wis
Houser
Hig
Zeno M. Hoxt
Houter
Republican Campaign Fund
Equitable Assurance Sceles
L. A. Brunkhorst
Host
Equitable
Luscombe
Robert Luscombe
Eastern Insurance Companies
Chicago
Hoat
Insurance Commissioner
Gilberts
Michigan
Gilbert
Wisconsin
Madison elopement shocks city with interracial marriage plan
Pearl Clifton a 21 year old white pastry cook at the Capli hone eloped from Madison to Rockford with Jim Vance a 30 year old colored bootblack. They informed a hotel clerk before leaving that they intended to marry prompting a notable local sensation.
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Tne
Northwestern
Madison
Wis
Pearl Clifton
Rockford
Jim Vance
Racine Heiress to Wed in June Wedding
Invitations received today announce the marriage of Miss Lucy Evelyn Sinclair of Racine to George Alomon Kingsley on June 7 at the bride's mother's home. Miss Sinclair is daughter of the late Calvin C. Sinclair, noted wagon manufacturer. Kingsley is an assistant attorney for Wisconsin Central Railway with Milwaukee headquarters. The couple will reside on Cambridge Avenue.
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Northwestern
Milwaukee
Wis
Wisconsin
Racine
Lucy Evelyn Sinclair
Calvin C. Sinclair
Mililionaire Wagon Manufactrer
George Alomon Kingsley
Nira. D. Sinclair
Wisconsin Central Railway
Cambridge Avenue
Express Train Wrecked Near Lancamer Pa
The limited express on the Pennsylvania railroad collided with a freight train just north of Lancamer this afternoon and burned. Seven people were injured with one reported as probably fatally hurt.
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Associated Press
Lancamer
Lmited Express
Pennsylvania Railway
Premier Moret Presents Resignation Of Entire Cabinet
Madrid dispatch reports Premier Moret presented to the king the resignation of the entire cabinet. The move follows a government crisis and blank votes, with civil authorities awaiting royal acceptance and new appointments.
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Premier Moret
Associated Presa Madrid
Moret
Judge rules on injunction in Oshkosh track case
Judge George W. Burnell modifies the injunction restricting the Winnebago Traction from laying a second track on Main Street. The Eastern Wisconsin Railway and Light Company wins key concessions while the Randall track plan is praised. A stay is granted until tomorrow morning as parties consider an appeal to the Wisconsin Supreme Court.
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George W. Burnell
Eastern Wiscontin Railway and Light Company
Winnebago Traction Company
Main Street
Amce
Burnell
Eastern Wisconsin Railway and Light Company
Wrief
Wisconsin Supreme Court
Eastern Wisconsin Company
Randall
Col. H.J., Weed
Supreme Court
John F. Kinwin
City “Attorney
Cowling
Pclity
Oshkosh
Weel
Cherries Barber
The
Traction Company
Aztec Suns
George Hilton
Wisconsin Stailway Pand Light Company
Kluwin
Colonel Weed
Tillton
Catone
Weed
Smoot Referred by Clubwomen as Reed Smoot Support Passes
The General Federation of Women's Clubs approved a resolution urging the U.S. Senate to back the committee action recommending the seating of Senator Reed Smoot of Utah. Delegates observed home life themes, with emphasis on household economies and domestic leadership. Honorary vice presidents general were elected Mrs. D. N. Cooley and Mrs. Susan Louck Avery.
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St. Paul
Mim
Joe
General Federation of Women's Clubs
United Stute
Senate
Fig Committee
Reed Smoot
Utah
NOME
Homera
Mra
Mars Moody Pugh
Houacholt
California
General Federation Treasury
San Francisco
D. N. Cooley
Iowa
Susan Louck Avery
Kentucky
Storm Rains Spare Oshkosh as Neenah Suffers Damage
A strong southwest storm hit Oshkosh around 10 p m lasting three to four hours causing minor telegraph and telephone disruptions but few building damages. Neenah and Mengisha bore the brunt with fallen limbs and more extensive property harm while Oshkosh crews, including a Neenah substation repair team, worked to restore lines and service.
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White City
Oshkosh
Neenah
Trolley delays ease as rain floods streets
The article notes trolley cable delays caused by wind and rain. Operations resumed this morning after wet fields and standing water created ponded areas on truck gardens. Flooding hampered movement, but service was restored to normal by day's start.
Fall From Lumber Pile Injures Kubiszewaki at Palge Yard
Ladwis Kubiszewaki, a worker at the Palge Lumber Company yard, fell thirty feet from a lumber pile between two stacks. He fractured a thigh and suffered severe bruises. he was taken to St. Maury’s Hospital for treatment and was described as recovering slowly.
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Palge Lumber Company
Pains Lumber Company
Ludig Kubiczewaki
Maple Street
Ft Waa
St. Maury's Hospital
3. B. Ackley
W. A. Gordon Jr
Kite Binzewski
Progress in Kabat case reviewed at murder trial
At nine o clock this morning the Kabat murder trial resumed with the district attorney outlining circumstantial evidence including a bon fire and a bloody axe. John Sullivan, cousin of missing Michael McCarthy, testified about McCarthy s habits. Charles McCarthy described his last sighting of his son and Kabat s chilling remark on September 24.
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Appleton
Wis
Kabat
Michael McCarthy
John Sullivan
Kaukauna
McCarthy
Charles McCarthy
Green Bay
Mike
Steamships City of Bangor and City of Rockland in Collision
Two Eastern Steamship Company vessels collided off Mohegan while en route between Tangor and Boston. City of Bangor delayed 45 miles to port after damage. City of Rockland sustained minor harm and kept to its course to Bangor.
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Ansociated Press
Portland
Maine
Eastern Steamship Company
City of
Trains Detour After River Collision Delays Northern Pacific
Superior Wisconsin reports the Minnesota draw of the Northern Pacific was attacked by the steamer Hoover and Mason and will be out of service for at least a week. Trains detour via the Gras point bridge at West Duluth, causing congestion as the railroad works through the incident.
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Superior
Wis
Minnesota
Northern Pacific
Hoover
Mason
Tring
Grasso Point
Weet Duluth
Earthquakes Felt in Manila Area Warn of Samar Impact
Three light quake shocks were reported in Manila on June 6 and 7 at 6 38 p m. The tremors were believed to be strong on Samar Island, but details have not been received.
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Uphela
Associated Press
Manilla
Manila
Samar
Indiana Democrats Meet in Indianapolis to Endorse Bryan
Democratic delegates in Indianapolis adopt a platform praising William J. Bryan for the presidency and nominate a state ticket except governor and supreme court reporter. Benjamin F. Shively of South Bend is named permanent chairman and cites the era of government power for private gain as a frontier of privilege.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Democrats
Indiana
Wiliam
J. Bryan
Gover
Nor
Supreme Court
Benjamin F. Shively
South Bend
Congress
Perma
Republic
Haw
Milam J. Bryan
Theodore Roosevelt
Jennings Bryan
Bryan
Democratic Party
Wiliam J. Bryan
Inediana
Kiel resident Henry Stoever dies at 76 in Oshkosh
Henry Stoever old Kiel Wisconsin resident died at 2 10 this morning at his son John H Stoever 195 Vine Street after a period of heart trouble He was 76 born in Schleswig Holstein Germany He will be buried in Kiel with services and transport by Wisconsin Central railway. The Neumueller and other local obituaries follow in the notice. Present are family survivors and a daughter in Thorpe Wisconsin.
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Henry Stoever
Kiel
Wis
John H. Stoever
Vine Street
Oshkosh
Stoever
Schleswig- Holstein
Germany
Thorpe
Wisconsin Central Railway
Neumueller
Jacob Neumueller
St. Mary's Church
Merritt Street
Roman Schulter
Riverside Cemetery
Ida Buedinger
St. Vincent’s Church
Adolph Wibhbert
Riverside
Ralph H. Luscombe
Osee J. Stocking
Dowagiac
Mich
John W. Greenwood
Codifying Criminal Laws Move Backed by House Leaders
Washington June 7 Leaders of the house back a plan to codify the nations criminal laws. A concurrent resolution creates a special committee of five senators and five members to study and submit codification recommendations from the codifying committees. Representative Moon of Pennsylvania introduced a concurrent resolution granting a special commission power to sit during the congressional recess.
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Associated Freas
Washington, D. C
House
United States
Statutory Revision Commission
Sanatory
Fve
Congress
Moon
Pennsylvania
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