Mayor Ames Indicted in Minneapolis Bribery Case
Sensations run high as the bribery scandal widens in Minneapolis. Mayor Alberta Ames faces indictment for offering a bribe to secure a favorable sheriff’s appointment and salary division among allies. Detective Norbeck disappears amid trial, facing a bench warrant and new perjury convictions. The case marks a dramatic expansion of police corruption probes.
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Associates Press
Minneapolis
Minn
Christopher Norbeck
W. W. Erwin
Norbeck
Gardner
Harvey
BR. J. Hil
Alberta Ames
Thomas R. Brown
Philip Megarden
Sheriffs Office
Brown
W. Nash
Ed. Sweet
Ames
Kipling Faces Rottingdean Turmoil Over Black Banner
London dispatch reports Rudyard Kipling dispersing a mob at Rottingdean Sussex to defend his aunt Lady Burne-Jones. He shut the Rottingdean drill hall, voiced disapproval of the protest while declining to comment on the banner. Irish MPs vote to skip coronation ceremonies as protest.
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Associated Press
London
Rudyord Kipling
Rottingdean
Sussex
Burne- Jones
Sir Edward Burne-Jones
Kipling
Duinx
RotUngdean
Ioci
Dublin
Edward
Ireland
Teddy arrives safely aboard Wisconsin battleship
An Evening Wisconsin Special from Eau Claire reports Captain Reiter of the battleship Wisconsin informs D Rounds that the badger Teddy has arrived in good condition. The pet is timid in the new surroundings but expected to grow into a fine ship’s mascot and crew pride.
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Northwestern
Milwaukee
Wis
Wisconsin
Eau Ciatre
Anya
D. Rounds
Reiter
Teddy
Earthquake Shocks Hit Melita Morocco and Pau France
An Associated Press report from Melita Morocco dated June 17 notes violent earthquake shocks and subterranean rumblings that caused panic with no reported damage or casualties. In Pau France dated June 17 several light shocks were felt, affecting locals and a French parent of Cloren Salthe arle.
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Associated Press
Melita
Morocco
Ife
France
Pau
She
Cloren-Salthearle
Killed in Runaway In Sausalito Cal
San Francisco June 17 A. Tubbs well known San Francisco capitalist and Tubbs Carriage Company member was instantly killed near his Sausalito home after a runaway The horse frightened throwing the occupants from the buggy Tubbs head struck breaking his neck Mrs Tubbs and Miss Elia Coughlin were badly bruised but not seriously injured
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Associated Preas
San Francisco
Cal
Herman A. Tubbs
The
Tubbs Carriage Company
Sausaulite
Mr. Tubbs
Elia Coughlin
Sausaulito
Bugsy
Mrs. Tubbs
Miss Coughlin
Deadly Dispute Ends in Fatal Shooting in Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City on June 17 reports W. T. McMichael shot and killed WW. EL Johnson, a prominent young businessman, following a disputed land claim. Detectives pursue the case as authorities seek motive and details.
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Associated Press
Oklahoma City
O. T
W. T. McMichael
EL Johnson
Wisconsin dairy plant growth noted in census bulletin
A Washington report cites a census bulletin showing Wisconsin butter cheese and condensed milk factories rising from six to twenty establishments between 189 and 190. Capital employed grew from 9 831 988 to 1917 40, and product value from 6 4 7L to 3 10 17.
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Washington, D. C
Wisconsin
H. C. Stevens
National Board of Arbitration proposed to settle coal strike
New York June 17 Representative Allan McDermott of Jersey City says he will introduce regulation to settle the coal strike by establishing a national board of arbitration appointed by the president. The board would settle all labor capital disputes. Tug strike near peace in Cleveland as talks with Great Lakes Towing officials widen.
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Associated Press
New York
Allan McDermott
Jersey City
House of Representatives
National Board of Arbitration
Cleveland
Tug Trust
Great Lakes Towing Company
Tagmen
Newman
Masten
Tag Trust
Knights and Sisters Meet in Madison and Milwaukee
The Northwester n reports the grand lodge of Knights of Pythias and Rathbone Sisters opening in Madison with about 400 delegates. Milwaukee hosts the National Eclectic Medical Association meeting with 200 delegates, electing officers, and discussing membership. Junior Order of United Mechanics holds a three day convention in Milwaukee with 150 members, noting strong growth nationwide. Portland and San Francisco vie for next convention.
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Madison
Wis
Grand Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Grand Templar
Rathbone Sisters
Groves
la Follette
Zeno M. Host
Milwaukee
Hot Springs
Ark
Associated Press
National Eclectic Medical Asociation
Pilster
Natonal Association
J. W. Burns
Viola
N. L. Bailey
Stilzer
W. S. Blunt
Waupun
J. F. Stillman
Walworth
J. W. Stevens
Jefferson
F. P. Klahn
Horicon
C. E. Quigg
Tomah
C. C. Harris
Dousmer
United Mechanics
Order of the United Mechanics
Amos L. Gray
Jonesboro
Ind
Edward S .Deemer
Philadelphia
Portland
Ore
San Francisco
Nashotah Hotel Burns in Wisconsin Fire
A Wisconsin special says Nashotah forest Park hotel was razed today after a gasoline explosion. The fire caused $400 cash loss and near by Red Circle Inn and Wagner house escaped major damage. Robbery theory investigated.
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Associated Press
Milwaukee
Wis
Wisconsin
Nashotah
Forest Park
Red Circle Inn
Wagner House
Strasburg
Garver Bros
Schwab Denies Purchase of Cramp Yard
Cresson Pa June 17 Charles M M Schwab president of United States Steel told an Associated Press representative today there is no truth in the report that he had bought the Cramp ship yard.
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Associated Press
Cresson
Charles MM. Schwab
United States Steel Corporation
Associated Press Today
Cramp
La Follette Delegates Elected at Chilton Caucus
At Chilton Wisconsin on June 16 the Republican caucus chose four La Follette delegates to vote at the county convention today. The caucus was the largest ever held in the city.
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Chilton
Wis
la Follette
Rich oil well struck near Mount Sterling
Mount Sterling Kentucky June 17 parties boring near the levee struck a rich flow of oil at a depth of 280 feet. The well is averaging fifty barrels daily. The report mentions an eclipse of a theatrical star as unrelated trivia.
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Associated Press
Mount Sterling
Cuba Reciprocity Debate Tightens. Conference Planned
Washington June 17 Republican senators on Cuban relations agreed to accept the Spooner bill providing reciprocity with Cuba and planned a conference for tomorrow night to discuss terms. The House Cuba reciprocity bill substitutes for the 1897 act and ties duties to Cuban production with a five year limit, subject to presidential proclamation after a thorough investigation.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Senate
Spooner
Cuba
House Bi
Republic of Cubs
United States
Cubs
House Committee On Military Affairs
Bartlett
Georgia
Secretary of War
House
B. F. Thurber
Hay
Virginia
Quay
Pennsylvania
Committee On Territories
Oklahoma
Arizona
New Mexico
Vessels for Venezuela Prepare to Deploy
Washington reports that one or two warships will be sent to La Guaira to protect American vessels amid disturbances. The Cincinnati and Topeka, held at San Juan, Puerto Rico, are ordered to proceed to La Guayra and should arrive before week’s end.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Cable Net Today
Venezuela
la Guapsta
St 18
Cincinnati
Topeka
San Juan
Porto Rico
la Guayra
Edward Takes Drive From Windsor In Closed Carriage
London June 17 6145 m The king drove out from Windsor Castle in a closed carriage this afternoon. He appeared to be in good health.
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London
Windsor Castle
Death of Very Rev Eugene Atcustux Hoff man D D dean of Episcopal seminary
Very Rev Eugene Atcustux Hoff man D D, dean of the general theological seminary of the Protestant Episcopal Church, died suddenly today. He was in his sixty fourth year. Also reported, Mrs Julia Crum Davidson a Washington descendant died in Chicago aged eighty seven. she recalled Lafayette’s 1825 Charleston visit.
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Apacclates
New York
Associated Press
Plattsburg
Eugene Atcustux Hoffman
D. D
General Theological Minary
Protestant Episcopal Church
Washington
Chicago
Julia 1
Crum Davidson
T the
Hotel Project Nears Start in Menasha
Special to The Northwestern reports Menasha plans for a new hotel. About $11,000 pledged, $1,500 still needed, and the property on Main Street secured with a renewed option. Aldermanic election underway as McMahon leads over Hill in a non partisan race. Also, Micky Scanlon freed on a dereliction charge but immediately arrested again and ordered out of town after dispute over state versus city charter.
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Menisha
Wis
National
Burlncas
Main Street
Neenah Man in Trouble with Wife Beating Cases
Neenah Wisconsin June 17 Pinkie Monaghan is charged in two cases with cruel and inhuman treatment of his wife. He faced trial after a warrant delayed proceedings. He allegedly planned to place Mrs Monaghan where she would not appear after beating. She sought police protection and Monaghan was arrested. His trial date is June 25 in Justice McGlinan’s court. He is on 300 bonds and has a pattern of monthly arrests. Also a reception honored Rev J B Goodwin at Island Baptist Church with addresses of welcome and music by the Amphion male quartet.
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Neenah
Wis
Pinkie” Monaghan
Baird
Monaghan
Justice McGlinan
James Brown
Monachan
The
Island Baptist Church
J. B. Goodwin
Goodwin
Wyocena
J. I. Chanin
J B. Garrett
Mr. Tobinson
Amphion
Boer Surrenders Complete in Transvaal Campaign
London dispatch from Lord Kitchener dated Pretoria June 16 reports the surrender of 915 Boers, completing surrenders across the Transvaal and Orange River colonies. June 17 note adds 700 Boers surrendered at Rioomfantein, with no further military operations planned.
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Vey Associated Press
London
Qlord
Pretoria
Transvaal
Lord Kitchener
Rioomfantein
Orange River
Short No les Frank C Stewart to Ripon on stininess
Miss Celia King of St Paul visits sister Mrs O A Toner. Berlin Eureka Omro merchants excursion brings 383 attendees arriving at around eleven. Civil service exam for postal carriers and clerks set tomorrow at the post office court room. Applicants not filed may appear to boards by 8 80 a m tomorrow. Examiners: H L Bacon F I Day C B McCabe.
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Frank C. Stewart
Ripon
Stininess
Celia King
St. Paul
O. A. Toner
Berlin
Eureka
Omro
Post Office
Boards of Examiners
H.L. Bacon
F. I. Day
C.B. McCabe
Duty of Democrats at Springfield Convention
The Democratic state convention meeting at Machinery Hall in Springfield opens with Lawrence Stringer presiding. Stringer attacks trusts and tariffs, pledging drastic action and party unity against monopoly while endorsing labor rights and constitutional enforcement.
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Associated Press
Convention
Springfield
Juus
Azule
John M. Hopking
State Central Committee
Lawrence LB. Stringer
Lincol
Stringer
Jawa
Pawa
Democratic Party
Watnte
Jefferson
Jackson
United Democracy
Two Girls Drown In Wisconsin Mill Pond Tragedy
Milwaukee report says Maud Moore and Adisa Walker both fifteen drowned while boating on a Kingston mill pond eight miles north of Milwaukee. Their bodies not yet recovered. Also reported: Oliver Collard, fifteen, son of Xavier Collard, killed at a Michigan Fuel Company mill when caught in a belt and mangled by shafting.
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Ampeclated
Milwaukee
Wis
Wisconsin
Markesan
Maud Moore
Adisa Walker
Kingston
Here
Wisconsin Specinl
Menominee
Mich
Oliver Cotlard
Xavier Collard
Tin Elty
Michigan Fuel Company
Pritchett Named President of Wisconsin University
Milwaukee report says Henry Smith Pritchett of Boston chosen to succeed Charles Kendall Adams as president of the University of Wisconsin. Other candidates included James W. Bashford Henry S Pritchett and E A Birge. Dated Madison June 17 Bloomington Ind June 17 indicates Bryan elected at Indiana State University.
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Associated Press
Milwaukee, Wis
Henry Smith Pritchett
Boston
University of Wisconsin
Charles Kendall Adams
Northwestern
Madison
Wis
State University
James W. Bashford
Wesley
Beston
R. van Hise
E. A, Birge
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Board of Regents
Henry Smith Pritchetl
Maxmnensetts Met Lute of Technology
United States
United States Geodetic Survey
Bryan
Bloomington
Ind
Whillam Lowe Bryan Waa
Indiana State University
Joseph Swain
Swarthmore College
Cleveland Receives Doctor of Jurisprudence at Villanova
Ex President Cleveland was awarded the honorary Doctor of Jurisprudence at Augustinian College of St. Thomas Villanova near Philadelphia during commencement ceremonies. Archibishop Ryan presided as dignitaries and diplomats, including Baron von Hengelmüller, attended. Cleveland spoke on educational harmony and duties of citizenship.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
United States
College of St. Thomas
Villanova
Cleveland
Princeton University
Ladisaus Hengelmulier
Baron von Hengerbar
William J. Hil
St. Paul's Church
Brooklyn
Morgan J. O'Brien
New York
Joseph F. Daly
F. T. Fitzgerald
Ryan
Republic of Education
College of St. Thomas of Vilanosa
Oura
Rowell case opens in circuit court before referee Ford ward
Arguments began this morning in the Rowell case in circuit court before Referee C. H. Ford ward. Plaintiff is represented by W. H. Timlin of Milwaukee with colleagues J. E. Malone and C. C. Miller. Defendant is by J. M. Olin and S. W. Lamereault. The suit, filed July 19, 1886, involves a partnership settlement and has stretched over years with extensive testimony and thousands of exhibits.
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Rowell
Circuit Court Room
C. H. Fordward
W. H. Timlin
Milwaukee
J. E. Malone
Juneau
C. C. Miller
Beaver Dam
J. M. Olin
Madison
S. W. Lamereaut
J. D. Dick
Dodge County
Burnell
J. H. Merrill
Nebraska Republicans face tight governor race at state convention
Lincoln June 17 delegates focus on seven gubernatorial hopefuls who have been operating from the state capital. The field remains split with no clear favorite as talk of reshaping the slate to drop incumbents circulates but awaits clearer guidance. Beatrice reports the Fourth District Republican convention adjourned after a stalemate.
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Lincoln
Neb
Eket
Beatrice
Republian
Fourth District
Battle at Sheep Camp Leaves Two Men Dead
Casper Wyoming June 17 A gang attacked a sheep camp fifty miles west of here killing Fred Kassahan and fatally wounding Dan Ferris both employed at the camp. Earlier the men had trouble with Tom Murphy who vowed to return and wipe out the camp.
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Associated Press
Casper
Wyo
Here
Fred Kassahan
Dan Ferris
Fertin
Kassahan
Tom Murphy
Tne Weer
Diamond Match Plans Rough Door Stock Output
A local report claims Diamond Match will open a door stock operation. Manager L Frank Gates denies a plant, saying no doors will be made there, only rough door stock from lumber unsuited for matches will be sold to local door and blind factories.
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Diamond Match Company
L. Frank Gates
Match Company
Bathing in River to Be Enforced by Police
Chief of Police H F Dowling announces strict enforcement of the river bathing ordinance. He cites numerous complaints about undressed bathers, especially around early evening, and vows arrests and court prosecution for all violators.
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H. F. Dowling
Bove
Dowling
Abandoned Wife Case Settled Out of Court
Nathan Wellner, an Antigo veterinary surgeon, faced divorce and abandonment charges filed by his wife. Under a court settlement he agreed to pay 90 dollars in attorney fees and costs plus 350 dollars yearly for child support but was released after paying half a year’s alimony. The case dropped as he paid part of the support. the wife supported their child while facing hardship.
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Nathan Wellner
Wellner
Tremont
Supreme Court Session Set for June 19 in Madison
Madison Wisconsin June 17 the supreme court will convene Thursday the 19th at 2 00 pm minor weather notes forecast showers and warmer conditions with brisk southerly winds expected through the day. The era is marked by distant figures and stray weather data. the text also includes stray misprinted lines and unclear phrases.
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Northwestern
Madison
Wis
Supreme Court
Janeitt
Wisconsin
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