Deputies fire on mob during Pawtucket strike chaos
A boy was fatally shot by deputies during a crowded confrontation in Pawtucket as militia patrolled the streets amid a Union Traction strike. Cars ran under guard, while crowds hurled stones. four cars stalled on Pawtucket avenue sparked a bombardment before a deputy volley, injuring several.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Pawtucket
R. J
R. 1
Union Traction Company
Providence
Kimball
Fitzgerald
Pawtucket Avenue
Cara
Main Street
Tanner Peterson
Franklin
Vesango Power Company
OU City
Virginia
Roanoke
Norfolk & Western Railway Company
Miners Attack Train Near Old Forge Strike Tensions Rise
Wilkes Barre Pa June 12 an attempted attack on superintendent Thomas Thomas of the William A colliery Lehigh Valley at Old Forge was reported after crowds gathered to throw stones at workers. A locomotive carrying six men came under fire wounding glass and perforating the engine and tender. District leaders head to the scene to urge order as pay day and guard patrols keep crews at work amid ongoing strikes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Wilkesbarre
Lehigh Valley Cozi Company
Ise
Thomas Thomas
Wiliam A
Lehigh Valley Company
Old Forge
Thomas
Miners’ Union
Lackawanna County
Luzerne
T. D. Nicholls
Duty
Fahy
Mitchell
Duver
United States
Associated Presse
Lehigh Valley
Wyoming Valley
Coal and
Good clerks and mechanics often earn promotions
Observers note that skilled clerks and mechanics frequently advance within their firms as they demonstrate reliability, efficiency, and problem solving. Managers say promotions reflect consistent performance, specialization, and leadership potential shown over time.
Wisconsin brewery destroyed by fire in Eau Claire
A Chicago Wisconsin dispatch reports the Burks brewery in Eau Claire owned by Henry Michels was almost destroyed by fire at three this morning causing about 20000 in damage with about 9000 insured. In Wheeling West Virginia the Exley Watkins Cataup Preserving company Wheeling Mattress company and Acme Box company plants burned today, with total losses estimated at 150000, largely uninsured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Wis
Au Claire
Thable
Henry Michels
West Virginia
Associated Pree
Wheeling
W. Va
Exley Watkins Cataup aun@ Preserving company
Wheeling Mattress Company
Acme Box Company
National Credit Men Convene Approves Report on Co operation
Louisville June 12 The seventh annual convention of the National Association of Credit Men met this morning. James McWhorter of Nashville spoke on Co operation and Collections. Reports on credit department methods and investigation were adopted with a change on who pays for investigation costs in compromises. Committee supports local reporting bureaus and several new bookkeeping plans for retailers. An investigation fund of 10000 was raised to pursue fraud cases, and a sentiment against dealings with those tied to fraudulent failures was urged. A committee will review credit insurance wording and loss adjustments. The convention urged passage of the bankruptcy amendments. Harry J. Tregae and George F. Puylter were elected president and vice president. St. Louis will host next.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
National Association of Credit Men
James McWhorter
Nashville
Credit Department
Committee On
Murphy
Rochester
Congress
Harry J. Tregae
Baltimore
George F. Puylter
Naval Minitia
Associated Press
National Naval Milita Association
Dale
Naval Reserve
Naval Militia
Navy
Darling
Naval Milia
United States
Naval Militie
Atlantic
Pacific Coats
Great Lakes
Aseiment
Danning
Captain Swift
General Board
Navy Department
Milwaukee
Wis
American Association of Nurserymen Today
Witkin Pitkin
New York
H. W. Hale
Knoxville
Tenn
Youngers
Geneva
Neb. D
Lakeway
Madison Hosts National Travelors Gather for Fourth Annual Session
Madison Wisconsin June 12 traveling men of the United Commercial Order of Travelers prepare to occupy the city for the fifth annual grand council session. About sixty delegates plus many visitors will attend with a parade led by Clauder's band and marshal Chet Constantine. The day includes a reception ball and banquet, carriage rides, a Lake Mendota steamboat trip, and officer elections to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwestern
Madison
Wis
United Commercial Order of
Grand Council of the Order
Senate Chamber
Feo
Knights of the Grip
Clauder
Wll
Milwaukee
Chet” Constantine
Assembly
Lake Mendota
C. J. Crocker
Eau Claire
M. J. Hemmens
Green Bay
Tragedy in Shawano: Father shoots son then kills himself
A Wisconsin man named Putnam, separated from his wife, attempted to seize his child. When denied, he shot the child through the head, killing him instantly, then fatally shot himself. The incident occurred in Shawano and was reported by the Associated Press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Milwaukee
Wia
Wisconsin
Shawane
West
Putnam
Five New Dances by Masters Group in Milwaukee
The National Association of Dancing Masters approved a committee report naming five new dances. The Lyric is a polka cert, Pompadour follows shot style, Delmar blends redown and two step, Sterling combines minuet, ballet, and waltz step, and Eros targets children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Association of Masters
Annotated
Milwaukee
Wis
Natonal Association of Dancing Masters
Arctic expedition men sail for Tromaic to coal ship
London dispatch says W. 3. Champs, Baldwin Zeigler secretary, and Dr. G Schurkley depart tomorrow for Tromaic Norway to sail July 1 on the Fritzjof from Franajosefland. They will carry coal to Mr Baldwin's ship the America and seek any news of the Arctic explorer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
London
W. 3. Champs
G. Schurkley
New York
Tromaic
Norway
Fritzjof
Franajosefland
Tim Donohue Dying, Baseball Catcher Reported
A private telegram reports Chicago catcher Tim Donohue dying in Taunton Massachusetts. He played for the Chicago National League club last year and is under contract with the Washington American League team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Chicago
Tim" Donohue
Taunton
Maas
Fie
Washington
Chippewa Falls Wins Encampment Vote Main Officers Elected
The Grand Army encampment at Stevens Point Wisconsin selected Chippewa Falls as the next meeting site by a large margin on the first ballot. James H. Agen of Superior was chosen department commander, Owen Clark of Stevens Point senior vice commander, and C E Mortey of Viroqua junior vice commander. B C Brett of Green Bay became medical director, and W Hendersgele of De Pere trustee. The Woman's Relief Corps and Ladies of the G A R elected officers, and diverse district G A R representatives were named. The parade closed the day with a large crowd. over 700 veterans registered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stevens Point
Wia
Chippewa Falls
Waukesha
le Crosee
Madison
James H. Agen
Superior
Agen
Spratt
Inglis
Clawson
Owen Clark
C. E. Mortey
Viroqua
B. C. Brett
Green Bay
Co. E. Burnley
Hudson
William Hendersgele
de Pere
Woman’s Relief Corps
Veterans’ Home
W. D. Hoard
B. F. Bryant
A. G. Weisssert
Trustees of
Veterans” Home
R. N. Roberts
C. F. Chase
Theodore Riel
Burlington
R. O. Scott
la Crosse
L. O. Holmes
Baraboo
F. A. Walsh
Milwaukee
E. W. Keyes
H. C. Barney
Elkhorn
John C. Martin
Frank A. Anson
J. W. Ganes
Beaver Dam
A. Meinhald
West Superior
J. H. Woodworth
de Groff
William O’nell
Washburn
Woman's Relief Corps
Cora Evans
Waupaca
E. ©. Kimberly
Janesville
Clara Sloan
Martha Showalter
Lancaster
Mary Trimborn
Eliza Spikes
Oshkosh
Jeenie Hopking
Bohling
Irene Jones
Jean Rogera
Rotthe
Snyder
Flora Miller
L. D. Hinkley
Waupun
R. E. Osborn
C. J. Ellis
J. M. Whitley
M. W. Hyan
Medford
W. W. Quigley
Turtle Lake
F. A. Bird
E. B. Gray
B. N. Robinson
Board of Trustees
Ellis
MacArthur
Chicago
la Follette
Grand Army
Wisconsin
Hot fight in Dane county for state convention
Special to The Northwestern Madison Wis June 12 The anti La Follette forces in Dane County push a stern personal canvass to influence the caucus next Tuesday night Senator Whitehead has broad support for governor in Dane County and leaders boast of cutting La Follette strength in the country districts A Dahle letter appeals to Norwegians to oppose La Follette amid claims of treachery and a counties split over endorsements The La Follette camp counters that he has no hand in the congressional fight and retains support locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwestern
Madison
Wis
Omahy Hot Mehta
Dane County
anti-La Follette
R. C.vernon
la Follette
R. R. Frazier
Goveernor Scofield
Whitehead
Dane
Kaiser Brothers official charged with embezzlement
Jamon FB Orth manager for Kaiser Brothers grain dealers was arrested on a warrant charging embezzlement of $1,000. He disappeared then returned to Milwaukee on June 12. It is alleged he issued a $1,600 check and converted funds to his own use. Books show a shortage of many thousands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Milwaukee
Wis
Jamon FB
Orth
Kaiser Brothers
Chamber of Commerce
Ita
Counterfeiters Guilty in Menasha Raid Case
This afternoon Russel and Keyses pleaded guilty to counterfeiting linked to a Menasha raid. Russell drew six months in Milwaukee’s house of correction while Keyes received thirteen months in Stillwater prison Minnesota. Burne and Harper pleaded guilty at Milwaukee and await sentencing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russel and
Keyses
Menasha
Russell
Milwaukee
Keyes
Stillwater
Minnesota
Burne
Harper
Irrigation Bill Dominates Senate and House Actions
The session foregrounded irrigation policy with debates on a long running bill. Morgan spoke for Nicaragua aid while a memorial favoring inquiry into Philippines conditions circulated in Congress. The Navy bill and civil service themes surfaced as lawmakers debated cabinet and department actions.
Americans in London at coronation prep
The June 12 report notes Rear Admiral John C. Watton and General James H. Wilson arriving in London to represent the U S Navy and Army at King Edward VII's coronation. They met Whitelaw Reid and Joseph H Choate as part of official preliminaries, with British ambassador Michael Henry Herbert visiting the embassy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
London
John C. Watton
James H. Wilson
United States
Edward
Southampton
Whitelaw Reid
Joseph H. Choate
Great Britain
Michael Henry Herbert
Burton Agreement Sets Up Campaign Committees
Dispatch from Hot Springs reports a compromise between Congressman Burton and several Republicans from the city. A Burton committee and a general Republican committee will be formed, with the Burton committee to oversee the fall campaign regarding Burton's re election bid amid charges of petty boasts and broached withdrawals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hot Springs
Vu.s
Congres
Burton
Congress
Burton Committee
Library Reopens After Swell for Scare Election and Other City News
Mevashna Institution reopens after weeks of closure with disinfection and redecorating. A traveling library of German volumes is arriving. Special election announced for Third Ward on June 17 to fill Alderman vacancy caused by T. J. Noble resignation. Bishops visit planned for confirmation at St Mary’s Church June 15. Modern Woodmen Memorial Day observed with graves decorated and a program at Oakhill Cemetery. Neenah and Winnebago camps organize the commemorations with local committees named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mevashna Institution
FIM Aldermaule
Northwestern
Menasta
Wis
Littie
T. J. Noble
Noble
William Miner
Harry Fisher
Joseph Hult
Morgan Hewitt
McMahon Wio
Messmer
Green Bay
St. Mary's Church
St. Joseph's Society
Willan Laemrich
TF. Schmitser
F. Moral
Catholic Knights
Joseph Krauskramer
Tony Bruen
J. Schreibers
L. Bubiltz
Joseph Schiegel
Peter Tuchscherer
Neenak
Paper City
Winnebago
Oakhill Cemetery
Detd
Neenah
L. J. Wills
E. B. Pride
G. G. Ziemann
Loeal
Consul Sheerin
Charles Randolph
George Smith
Bert Allender
Oshkosh hosts informal Catholic Total Abstinence union meeting
Today in Oshkosh the annual state convention was informal due to light attendance. Officers elected for the ensuing year were discussed along with next year’s date and delegates to the national convention at Dubuque. Clergy plan lectures to promote total abstinence in parishes. Present: Piss of Berlin Field of De Pere Cosgrove Ripon Hogan Carmel McCarty Janesville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oshkosh
Catholic Total Abstinence Union
St. Peter's Church
W. J. Rice
J. C. Hogan
Carmel
Wis
BE. J. Fiss
Berlin
James O'Malley
Ume
Thin Ety
F. J. Piss
F. A. Field
de Pere
T. Cosgrove
Ripon
J.C. Hogan
E. J. McCarty
Janesville
Death of Mrs Guy Dunham at age fifty two
Mrs Ethella Dunham wife of Coy W Dunham of SI New York avenue died Tuesday evening after a long illness from stomach disease She would have been fifty two next December The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 30 o'clock at the First Presbyterian Church with Dr James T Abbott officiating
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethella Dunham
Coy W. Dunham
New York Avenue
Eolden
James T. Abbott
First Presbyterian Church
Sail for France Sails Count Rochambeau to France
New York June 12 Count Rochambeau departed for France aboard the steamship In Lorming tyuday, marking a notable voyage as he travels from New York to Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Prose
New York
Countant Countiss Rochambeau
France
Lorming Tyuday
West Point Centenary Diploma Day at Cavalry Plain
At West Point the centennial military academy celebration concluded with diploma presentations to the graduating class. President Roosevelt handed each cadet a diploma as General Miles and General Dick spoke on duties to the Philippines and the army. The ceremony drew prominent officials and a multigenerational audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weat Point
Weat Point Miliary Academy
Roosevelt
Horace Porter
Miles
Root
Moody
Payne
Wu Ting Fang
Pettus
Alabama
Quarles
Wisconsin
Odell
Italsan
Afr Dea Planches
Generala Corbin
Young Schofield
Bfc
Cook
Brooke
Trev
Conaty
The
Academy
Chekib Bey
Ohio
West Point
General Dick
Board of Visitors
General Root
General Miles
United States
Cuba
Republc
Porto Rico
Spain
Philippines
Cadeta
Regular Army
Militia
National Guard
Pekin
A. R. Chaffee
Students in Stork Des Moines June Storm Tragedy
In Des Moines on June 12 telegraph and telephone to Washington restored after a storm halted contact. Four wagon loads of students picnicking at Coppoe nine miles south were struck by the storm. One wagon with nine recent graduates hid in a schoolhouse that was blown apart, burying all. Injured include Mildred Westtn mortally blinded by rubble, Charlee Chance with broken collar bone and severe injuries, Myrtle Shields with leg and head injuries, Mary Jerrard with ankle dislocation and flesh wounds, and others seriously hurt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Preas
Des Moines
Washington
Coppoe
Mre
Mildred Westtn
Theath
Charlee Chance
Mryda | Stewart
Blanche Stewart
Myrtle Shields
Jesse Kitin
Gertie Reeves
Mary Jerrard
Bodies Still Missing From Mendota Drownings In Wisconsin
Madison reports that Ada Hawleys and George Lohr remain unaccounted for after drowning in Lake Mendota last night. About seventy five feet of water hides their coordinates as searchers drag the lake with help from Lohr’s Milwaukee brothers-in-law F J Burghart and W R B George arriving to assist. In Mazomanie Thomas Bruce receives one year in prison for stabbing Patrick Doran. Snow and unsettled weather forecast with warmer temperatures easing into Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwestern
Madison
Wis
Ada Hawleys
George Lohr
Lake Mendota
Burghart
W. RB. George
Milwaukee
Lohr
Thomas Bruce
Patrick Doran
Mazomanie
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BR. 1
Bridgeport
Crystal Glass Works
BURKS
W. Ve
Grand Council of
United Commercial Order
Tim” Donohue
Chippewa
O'Donnell
Honoa
Grand Army Posta
Vnantinovs
F. A. Anson
Srewers
Saratoga
N. Y
United States Brewers’ Association
Frederick J. Poth
Philadelphia
Phillip G. Schreffer
Buffalo
Rudolph J. Schaeffer
Frederick KR. Bernstein
Joseph Ulhlein
Special Labor Committee
Otto F. Sceiffer
St. Louis
Gustav Pabst
Reudolph, Schaeffer
New York City
Wil
National Brewery Workmen's Association
Heart of Trustees
Grand Army Department
Wollette Ren
Bareag
Duhie
Milwaukee Grain Dealing Company
Age Krumbem
Senato Discuasee
London Dock
Ysthmian
Talka of Irrigation
Agpocinted Presa
Washington, D
Chickes
Senm
Fr Morgan
Nicaragua
McCall
Massachusetts
House & Memorial
Charter
Francia Adams
Andrew Carnesle
Carl Schurz
Edwin Bureitt Simlth
Herbert Welsh
Congressional Committee of Investigation
Carnagh
Cable
Boston
KNE
Charles Edgar Clark
Senate
Carmack
Tennessee
War Department
Reddecca J. Yaylor
Botton
Pratt
Connecticut
Civil Service
Cutherson
Texas
Secretary of War
Platt
Nelson
Mallory
Florida
Hale
United Sates
Enooner
House
Ray
Judiciary Committee
Delzel
Committee On Rules
Representative Cummins
Representative Otey
Robinson
Indiana
Democratic Congressional Committee
Underwood
Shafroth
Colorado
Newlands
Nevada
Tawney
Mondell
Wyoming
Dar
Total Abstinence Union
Guy Dunham
Expiica Rescue Mentone” Mines
SAIL
West Point Centennial
Warloug Oratore
Diplousas
Tere
Washesada
Stork
Thone
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