Wisconsin Assembly Debates Rail and Suffrage Measures
Special to The Northwestern Madison Wisconsin July 20 reports a 40 to 39 vote after a long session approving passenger rail fare reform with Democratic support aid from Social Democrats and many Republicans. Senate passes Hastings resolution for a federal convention to elect US senators by direct vote. assembly kills reconsideration. Women’s suffrage referendum defeated. damages in negligence deaths raised to 20000. Winnebago County index system approved. constitutional amendment for full citizenship as a voting prerequisite moves forward. Usury cap bill passes protected borrowers. Milwaukee school board bill heads to climax. mayoral charter and council salaries bills advance pending governor action. The piece notes Mrs. Miller’s humor and local political stakes.
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Assembly
Wisconsin
Democrats
Railroad Commission
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Senate
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United States
Nvag
Preme Court
Winnebago County
Milwaukee
A. H. Piplow
Benjamin Poss
Pill
Foss
Ateini
Flusting
Hazlewood
Sinater Roehr ‘Foeter
Finn
Milwaukee Common Council
Cranberry Men Organize Amid Local Efforts
A fragmented local notice shows Cranberry men organizing under a group led by Dr. Cae Rend to coordinate plans. Details are sparse but indicate formation of a civic or social association with community aims.
Night Session Briefing From Chamber Of Deputies
A partial OCR fragment notes a chamber of deputies night session entering or proceeding with unspecified agenda. The text lacks clear names, dates, or outcomes beyond reference to legislative work in progress.
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Orialis
Woller Clerk's Accounts Shortage Reported In Milwaukee
Milwaukee June 2 A city official Frank EK Woller clerk of the municipal and district courts is found to have a shark twenty thousand dollar shortage in his accounts reported by city authorities. Deputy Clerk W Walter brother of the clerk admits a warrant is issued for him and he is said to be visiting a lakeside resort. He is not escaping and will return when possible.
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By- Associated.Press
Milwaukee
Wis
Frank EK. Woller
Courtohn
Frank
Chin
Public Lands Convention Faces Vote Split over Representation
Denver readers report the interstate convention on public lands faces a heated clash over voting basis as credentials are revised. Delegates planned to push for western state local control of grazing lands while opposing permanent federal ownership, with Garfield and Ballinger presenting on day one amid calls for easier home sites for new settlers in the western region.
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Associated Press
Denver
Col
Buchte
Colorado
Committee
Chamber of Commerce
United States
National “Administration
James BR. Garfield
Interior
R.A. Ballinger
Land Office
Mississippi River
Bodies of Midshipmen recovered after ship disaster
The body of Midshipman Henry Clay Murfin Jr. of Jackson Ohio, last of the missing midshipmen from the Minnesota battle ship incident, was recovered near Hampton Roads by the Ossining. Funeral plans for Ulrich and others were set, with arrangements led by Gen Charley King. Ulrich's body was sent to Milwaukee for burial with services at Forest Home Cemetery.
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Associated Press
Hampton
Henry Clay Murfin, Jr
Jackson
Ohio
Minnesota
Emery
Herbert, Holden
Robert H. Dodson
Portage
Wis
Chicago
Naval Hospital
Portsmouth
W. ¢. Ulrich
Milwaukee
Ulrich
General King
Milwauke
Union Depot
Forest Home Cemetery
C.H. Beale
Grand Avenue
Wisconsin “National © Guard
Hugh McGrath
United
Forest Fire Threat Grows as Dry Woods Fuel Blame
A Springbrook Wisconsin report notes a dangerous forest fire near telegraph poles and power lines. Firefighting delays arise as a Seventh Day Adventist man refuses to work on the Sabbath, stoking alarm about spread in dry woods and risk to nearby telecommunication poles.
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Springbrook
Wis
Buccnia
Frank
Zinnell
Two by Rock Cuts Across Track Near Tunnel
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a rail incident involving a cut two by a rock and a tunnel near a location, with references to Baltimore and Ohio and a tied prom or fear in a crowd. Details are unclear but imply a derailment or collision event.
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Darren Get
Baltimore
Ohio
Bouthimg
A. Mand & Tunnel
Mexico Strives for Peace Amid Guatemala Tensions
Washington reports Mexico hopes to avoid war with Guatemala while firm on demands to end the crisis. US officials, led by Secretary Root, pursue peaceful options and warn of decisive action if Guatemala refuses. The United States and Mexico have worked two years for Central American stability, with Latin American sentiment opposing a broader conflict.
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Washington, D. C
Mexico
State Department
Guatemala
Maxco
Root
United States
Central America
Stout
Bacun
Mtr. Creel
Commencement at Oshkosh Normal class of 1907
Address to the graduates delivered by J. D. Harvey, former State Superintendent, with the program featuring the salutatory by Cora Gillette and the oration by Herman Kell. L. D. Harvey spoke on practical aspects of education and industrial training in elementary schools. A. Ross Hup spoke but was unable to attend.
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Oshkegh Normal
Misa Cora -M. Gillette
Herman F. Kell
Barbara’ 'C. Moore
Cies
L. D. Harvey
Stout Training School
Menomonié
Wis
A. Ross Hup
University of Missouri
Hervey
Present-day schooling and work discussed at event
A fragmented note discusses education in a present-day context, mentioning teachers and schools. It references work themes and participation by a speaker, but specifics are unclear due to garbled text.
The Spirit of Sacrifice as Civic Duty in Salutatory
The speaker extols sacrifice as the rising ruling spirit guiding humanity from primitive toil to enlightened purpose. It praises education and labor unity while urging hospitality to progress, arguing only through selfless giving can life reach its highest value and society advance.
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Koower
Germany
The Valedictory theme on playing the game and courage
The valedictorian Herman Kell discusses play as a virtue laden concept urging physical and moral courage. He cites Roosevelt and the need for definite life motives, endurance through pain, and unwavering enthusiasm to finish goals with a spirited, heroic mindset.
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Herman Kell
Traasevelt
Republic
Big Day of Trap Shooters in Chicago Grand American
The trap shooters of America begin the Grand American handicap at the Chicago Gun Club at 8 20 this morning with 496 entrants. Five former champions are among the field as amateurs may upset favorites. each shooter faces 160 targets with handicaps from sixteen to twenty three yards. Weather favorable could allow completion today and prizes go to top averages across the tournament and preliminaries.
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Associated Press
Chicago
America
Elgthlea
Prospectors in Cemetery
Associated Press reports a grave discovery near Ballarat in a cemetery where a digger uncovered gold gleaming in the earth. The find has sparked world interest and sent locals talking of sudden wealth and future mining prospects.
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Associated. Press
Ballarat
Inchoa
Mark Twain to Meet King at Windsor Garden Party
London June 20 Mark Twain has accepted an invitation to attend a Windsor Castle garden party on June 22 where King Edward will entertain about 5 000 guests at Ascot week. The king wishes to meet the American humorist and a private audience may be arranged due to time limits.
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Associated Press
London
Mark Swain
Samuel L. Clemens
Windsor, Castle
Edoward
Agoo
Atindup
Ascot
Windsor
Humber
Bloodshed in France amid wine growers riots
Paris reports indicate censorship limits news from southern demonstrations where troops shot at rioters surrounding the Narbonne subprefecture. Three killed and many wounded as mobs clash with soldiers, with incipient arson attempts and widespread street damage observed. Government mobilization aims to isolate rebel areas.
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Associated Press
Paris
Narbonne
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France
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Mary Wine
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Weesh Tropa
Admitted Evidence On Miners Magazine Articles
Judge Wood ruled on admissibility of The Miners Magazine articles showing Western Federation of Miners antagonism during the crime confession period. Pre death Governor Stusnenberg articles may be admitted. later pieces face doubt and will be resolved in the defendant's favor.
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Agenelytad Press
Boise
Telaha
Sang
Wood
Hia Dectatan
Ad Evidence
Western Federation of Miners
Grebard
Western Federation of Miliers
Stusnenberg
Aeto
Died At Convention In Manitowoc
Theodore Noehler sixty year old Green Bay resident and retired man died of heart failure at the German Krieg erverein convention grounds in Manitowoc Wisconsin. His body was found in the building where the event was held since Sunday. Noehler survived by one son. An inquest was not held and the body was sent to Green Bay.
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Bredal
Northwestern
Milwaukee
Wia
Wisconsin
Manitowoc
Theodore Noehler
Green Bay
Wis
Noehler
Hig
Nocler
Fairbanks Visits Chicago for Northwestern Events
Vice President Fairbanks arrived in Chicago as the guest of Northwestern University. He was met at the depot by a faculty committee, breakfasted at the Union League club, and escorted to Evanston. A reception was held in his honor, and he is to deliver the commencement address tonight at the university.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Fairbanks
Northwestern: University
Union League ‘Club
Evanston
Meer
Neill Succeeds Avert Strike Over Western Union Talks
New York June 20 Mr Neill commissioner of labor helped avert a threatened strike after conferences with Western Union Telegraph Company and operators. Coloner Clowry president of Western Union sent a conciliatory letter outlining positions and confirming a 10 percent salary increase in effect. Company pledged no discrimination and offered arbitration if grievances remained, with union leaders calling the letter satisfactory and planning a council meeting to ratify settlement.
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Associated Press
New York
Neill
Western Union
Teles Graph Company
Coloner Clowry
Ric
Clowry
Neill Isag Follawa
Western Union Teles Graph Company
Mika
Western Union Telegraph Comspany
Telegraph Company
Anya
T Company
Ite
Stamaployos
Hig
Weg
Telesamph
Ehoiman
Interste Commerce Commission
Commissioner At Labor
Lola 'Ts Falva
Rr. C. Crow
ACC
Nell
Uuture
Playgrounds Association Opens in Chicago With 150 Delegates
One hundred fifty delegates attend the opening session of the Playgrounds Association of America in Chicago for a three day meeting. Morning activities include officer reports and brief addresses. Francis W. Taber of New York speaks on sportsmanship and games in the afternoon.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Playgrounds Association of América
Francis WH. Taber
New York
Monument to Forty-eighth Pennsylvania veterans unveiled
In Petersburg Virginia on June 20 an imposing bronze statue honoring Colonel Galvin and fellow soldiers of the Forty-eighth Pennsylvania Volunteer Regiment killed at Petersburg during the siege was unveiled locally.
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Associated Press
Petersburg
Gaviin
Forty-eighth Pennsylvania
Paessear Vermiemesbaeast
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