Governor La Follette reshuffles Wisconsin rail rate panel
Governor La Follette names Jeno Barnes of Baineland and Demetrar as new third member of the railway rate committee to replace Haugen, as Senate factions delay confirmations. Barnes, a prominent northern Wisconsin lawyer Democrat, is expected to be confirmed. The governor vows to proceed with further appointments, including tax and civil service commissions, despite opposition.
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Legislature Adopts Resolution on Staff Discharge
A fragment notes a legislature resolution to discharge eight employees. Names appear as E. and Browne of Wanrava and W. J. AleEhey of Sil wake, with mention of campus professors and possible mentees prior to adjournment Saturday night.
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Wanrava
W. J. AleEhey
Silwake
SOL
Sixth Round Draw in International Chess Match Ends In Grievous Defeat
The article notes a Sixth round in Ostend on June 19 where Leonhard faced a severe setback. Maroczy and Schlechter drew with Odai Wolf and Blackburne, while Burn also split a result, marking a tense phase in the competition.
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Leonhard
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Maroccy
Storm Ravages Dane County Iowa and Wisconsin
A massive June storm across Dane County Wisconsin and surrounding areas causes widespread damage. Verora village reports smashed windows and torn trees with many structures ruined. Damage estimates near one farm reach about 1.00 and local farms damaged. Rivers and lakes suffer, with numerous accidents and heavy hail.
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Norwegians in New York Plan Mass Meeting on Independence
A committee of Norwegian residents in New York City issued invitations for a mass meeting Saturday evening. Prominent Norwegians are expected to attend as resolutions are prepared to urge President Roosevelt to recognize Norway as a sovereign state and seek support for the movement.
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New York City
Greater
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United States
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Polish riots flare as clashes erupt in Warsaw streets
Report from Warsaw describes continuing Polish riots with mobs clashing in the capital. A factory suburb near Suinéy suffers communications cut as violence escalates and protestors clash with authorities.
Oil Tank Struck In Lima Fire Loss Hit By Heat
A June 13 fire damaged a Standard Oil refinery tank in Lima. The 3.82 barrel tank contained 53,608 barrels of crude valued at a barrel, causing a 1.6 percent decline in output as workers evacuated homes to shield other property. Fumes and heat limited pumping to under a thousand barrels, with losses estimated near 9,000 dollars.
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Lima
Ughining Tocay
Standard GH Company
Drowns in Tank Attracts Tragic Newborn Fatality
Pend du Lac Wisconsin June 19 A eight month old child of Mr and Mrs Henry Wald from Tarcheeden town drowned in a tank while attempting to catch eight little kittens Saturday afternoon. Ten minutes later the mother found the infant dead in the water.
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Pend du Lac
Wis
Henry Wald
Tarcheeden
Rit
Schr
Ordered to Quit. Foreign Firms in Port Arthur Told to Leave
American and European firms in Port Arthur have been ordered by Japanese authorities to depart and remove their merchandise. Many firms plan to charter steamers to evacuate. Contraband shipments to Japan continue from Chefoo to Dantsin.
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Chefoo
Port Arthur
Chefoa
Datny
Kennedy Dying Momentarily at Cumberland Valley Railway President
Harrisburg reports the death of Thomas B. Kennedy, president of the Cumberland Valley Railway, is momentarily expected, with Associated Press noting the likely passing on June 19.
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Associated Press
Harrisburg
Thomas B. Kennedy
Cumberland Valley Railway
Franco German crisis eases as conference talks surface
Paris reports growing belief that France and Germany may meet in a conference to discuss Morocco and the crisis. France hints acceptance of talks while Britain remains wary. officials note renewed diplomatic effort and naval caution amid hopes for an accord.
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France
Morocco
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Germany
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Buelow
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Af. Rouvier
Great Britain
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Chinese Geclare War Drives Anti American Meetings
In Wientsin and Jone pariant gatherings held yesterday, meetings connected with anti American sentiments took place among college groups. Ten resolutions were adopted including boycotting American goods to boost Chinese manufacturing and to publish anti American literature. Seventeen provincial guilds have signed a 54 bond agreement to refrain from counterfeit trading and to report suspected American purchases.
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Sonya Wins British Cutter Race Near Dover
Sonya the Herreshoff designed American composite cutter belonging to Mrs. Turner Farley of Southampton won a good race around the Warne buoy south of the Goodwin light ship and back to Dover. The American boat defeated Britonmart and Meymon in a season contest among top composite cutters.
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Turner- Farley
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Meymon
Prominent Attorney Shoots Self in Grand Rapids
William M. Gisheave a well known attorney from Luzaror Wisconsin died after shooting himself in Grand Rapids Michigan. He had suffered from insomnia and nervous breakdown, and had been described as temporarily deranged. He left behind extensive business interests in the region.
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Willam M
Zemstvose Delegation Seeks Audience With Czar
A Zemstvo delegation led by Alexander Prince Tronberskoy met the Czar and urged action on serious conditions in Russia. The Emperor listened with evident sympathy and pledged to inform towns and villages about forthcoming measures. other officials also spoke, and the monarch offered condolences for wartime disasters.
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St. Butersbure
Modern Wesdmen of America Rally at Madison Square
A chaotic report outlines a convention of the Modern Wesdmen of America where clerks discuss selecting an executive committee and debate proposals on reform. Leaders push for a unified effort against insurers and a fraternal demonstration in New York, while some resolutions are rejected.
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Alfred O. Cromer
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Japs Advance Amid Russo Japanese Front Spread
The report says Japanese forces push westward near Pahicn and Liaorergehun pens, while Russian troops extend their line at Tine-Chung and near Enmiencheng. Russian cavalry reportedly retook Linoyanga as of Sunday, with Japanese units pressing along the Mein road Kenugtuiu and Memaike areas.
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Steamer City of Collingwood Destroyed by Fire
The steamer City of Collingwood owned by North Shore Navigation Collingwood and valued at 340000 was totally destroyed by fire at its dock in Collingwood Ontario. Two deckhands were killed and several crew members jumped overboard into the bay where they were rescued by Aremex.
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Peace talks in Far East face delays amid armistice hopes
Washington reports show Roosevelt seeking a rapid armistice with Russia and Japan. Plenipotentiaries may be named before his Massachusetts trip, as officials warn against renewed fighting in Manchuria. Ambassadors Cassin and Takehira confer while Russia and Japan weigh terms.
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Washington
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Lightning Fire Strikes Hawthorne Glove Plant in Ja
Lightning triggered a fire at the Hawthorne Glove and Novelty company plant in Town City Ja. June 13. The blaze caused partial destruction of the facility and damage estimated around 900,000 dollars. Local firefighters battled the flames through the night.
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Associated Press
Town City
Hawthorne Glove and Novelty Company
Abduction and Assault Reports From Oshkosh Area
A stranger selling discounted sewing machines in Oshkosh reportedly collected cash and disappeared, with victims still unverified by police. Separate cases include Frank Leius arraigned for assault and battery on his brother in law, and Rasmus Hansen filing for a warrant against Joergensen of Appleton over alleged abduction and assault involving Hansen’s sixteen year old daughter.
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Sc. Marys Hospital
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Joerzensen
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Miss Tillotson Weds Arthur J Utter in Chicago Ceremony
Maude W Tillotson of Fond du Lac daughter of James K Tillotson promoter and playwright married to Arthur J Utter of Chicago in Washington Park Congregational Church Chicago on Thursday June 5 at 3 o clock Rev Frank D Burhans officiated Friends Mrs J C Wert of Chicago and Miss Ruth Medbery of Fond du Lac attended The wedding was a surprise Miss Tillotson left Fond du Lac Thursday morning met Miss Medbery in Chicago and proceeded to the church Groom affiliated with Niagara Insurance Co Now in the General Western Office of Niagara Insurance in Chicago Bride has been Georgerly editor of The Daily Commonwealth and will stay on The Commonwealth until September then join husband in Chicago
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Fond du Lac
James K. Filtotson
Arthur J. Utter
Chicago
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Frank D. Burhans
J.C. Wert
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Willetson
Ass Medbery
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S. D. Wratt Insurance
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Niagara Insurance Company
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Case Continued In Wisconsin Circuit Court Action
The case Eastern Wisconsin Electric Light and Power company versus Winnebago Traction company was continued to Saturday upon defendant’s request. Col Ell W A Hollister appeared and stated he had been on and inabsent for today. An injunction restrains the Traction company from interfering with the new paid stack of the plaintiff. Attorneys for the plaintiff and the city attorney for Oshkosh attended with various motions and remarks on South street improvements.
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Local Furnitura Firms Deny Columbus Affiliation
An Ohio report states Furnitura manufacturers in a city deny any link to a Columbus based combine. The Detroit? Ford and Johnson Company name is linked to a proposed merger with capital stock of 1 SR. Buckstatldwarfs president George A. Duckstaff says Oshkosh firms have no interest. A. DB Martin of the Teporte combine is alleged to push penitentiary charity arms into the outfit, but Oshkosh firms were not approached. Cincinnati incorporation rumors suggest a large chair combine spanning fifteen cities including Milwaukee.
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Circus wagon struck kills man in Kalamazoo strike
Lightning at Augusta overnight struck a circus wagon where sleeping employees were resting. W. J. Courrier of Font, Michigan, was killed and five other men were injured. The injured were shocked and two men, John Gragist and Andrew Kenzie, were paralyzed. Noy Weatneks also listed among the injured.
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Kalamazoo, Mich
Augusta
W. J. Courrier
Font. Mich
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Jonn Gragist
Andrew Kenzies
Noy Weatneks
Break in Teamsters Strike Prompts Individual Job Requests
Chicago June 19 The strike shows signs of fracturing as many teamsters seek their former positions individually rather than via strike action. Employers consult the union, a peace party forms to push an end to the stoppage, and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters may empower a new executive board. Conspiracy probes continue into graft charges and drivers killed during the riots.
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Chicago
Cruz
Limber Yards
George HL Wenig
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Score
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Internationali Brotherhood of Teamsters
Grands du
DIES AT STATE PRISON FOR ALIAIUAKEE ROBBERY
William Bernstein once jailed for five years for Milwaukee Bar Company robbery died in the state prison at Wenopuen after an appendectomy. He and accomplices Schindler and Russell were linked to a $1208 theft from Milwaukee Bus Company funds.
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Wis
William Einstein
Aliliaukee Bar Company
Wenopuen
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Sialad
Fre
Schindler and Russell
Milwaukee Bus Company
Unjustified program delays Hungary cabinet change
In Budapest on June 1, Emperor Francis Joseph sent an autograph letter to Prime Minister Fejervary regretting he cannot pick a ministry from the majority whose program he calls unjustified. He warns the nation’s fate rests with the ministry and signals arms policy limits. The move accompanies negotiations to appoint a cabinet from the majority.
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Budapest
Hungary
Francis Joseph
Fejervary
Five police officers and a fireman dismissed after guilty verdicts
In Philadelphia on June 19 five policemen and a fireman were discharged following guilty verdicts on charges against them. Isaac J. Fleeing, foreman of the city hall laborers for twenty years, was also dismissed for neglect of duty. The report mixes with unrelated weather notes and brief public notices.
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