Two-Cent Rail Fare Bill Dies in Wisconsin Senate
Madison dispatch reports the two-cent railway passenger fare bill was killed in the Wisconsin Senate by a 15 to 5 vote, ending this session's passenger fare debate. The session also advanced death damages, insurance taxation, a binder twine plant, and several assembly measures amid a busy legislative day.
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Senate
Northwestern
Madison
Wis
House
Lockney
Northwestern Mutual Life Company
Fife Insurance
Ingram
United
Wan- Pun
Budnall
Whitehead
Assembly Passes Road and Library Measures in Wisconsin Legislature
The Wisconsin assembly advanced multiple bills including road improvement measures and a $15,000 reference library appropriation. They killed a reapportionment bill and a Roehr bill raising the banking commissioner’s salary, while a conference committee was appointed over capitol funding. Speaker Ekern received a gold watch from the assembly.
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Assembly
Trustes
Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company
Milwaukee
Roehr
Stat
Bergh
Senate
Herman L. Ekern
Edward LeRoy
Ekern
C. E. Shaffer
Hinsdale Open Golf Opens With Western Field
Hinsdale Indiana June 27 The western open golf championship began at Hinsdale course with 32 pros and 9 amateurs entered over two days Thirty six holes to be played today and another thirty six tomorrow Warren K Wood Homewood amateur led after eighteen with 77 Willie Anderson and A Baxter each 78 next. greens keen but course in fine condition. Also Wimbledon results May Sutton beat Toupee Lowcock 6 2 6 10 Behr beat Rendell 6 2 9 7 9 7.
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Associated Press
Hinsdale
Chicago
Willie Anderson
Lawrence Auchterionie
Stewart Gardner
Warren K. Wood
Homewood
A. Baxter
la Grange
Wood
London
May Sutton
California
Misa Toupee Low~cock
D. P. Hodes
T. D. Steward
Karl H. Behr
Yale Pramaplon
J. F. Rendell
Quality of steel rails conference held by rail and steel leaders
A meeting with about thirty railway and steel rail executives convened in the office of E. S. Gary of United States Steel to discuss rail quality and potential improvements. Gary promised a statement later, following railway criticisms of current rails.
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Associated Press
New York
Gary
United States Steel Corporation
Gut
Treasury and Banks topic at Ohio Banker meeting
Arsenriated Prem reported in Cincinnati Ohio on June 27 31 as E O Aller vice president of the Bigger National Bank of Washington DC delivered the principal address at today’s Ohio Banker association section. His subject was The Treasury and the Banks.
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Prem
Cincinnai
Ohio
Eo Aller
Natenal Bank of Washington, Dbd
Todars
Ohie
Associalen
Treasury
Bloodless clashes reported in northern Portugal
A June 22 dispatch says reports of deadly encounters between peasants and troops in north Portugal were officially denied and described as unfounded. No bloodshed confirmed despite earlier sensational claims.
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Hoody
Herve
Pees
Portugal
Talae
Osceola Mines Board Declares Dividend Increase
Osceola, Mars, June 21. The directors of the Osceola Mining Company today declared a dividend of seven per cent on its stock, marking an increase from the last dividend. The move signals stronger earnings and rewards shareholders.
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Eloeton
Mars
Oaces
Mintey Company
Senecestady Nailwat Company
Deadlock Breaks as Oklahoma District Race Ends
A fragmented OCR note reports the conclusion of a political contest in an Oklahoma district near the tenth, with unspecified figures and names redacted. The brief item notes that a stalemate was resolved and mentions local party activity and potential changes in leadership. Unclear details limit precision.
Minnesota financier charged with embezzlement in title company
J A Barnes of Minneapolis president of the Minnesota Title Insurance and Trust company was arrested after a warrant by Assistant County Attorney John F Bernhagen. He faces embezzlement charges with a stated $13 000 loan via a straw man and a reported $150 000 shortage on the books. Additional irregularities and a second shortage of $12 000 are noted, tied to a March windup action and public examiner led inquiry.
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Ssociated Press
Minneapolis, Minn
J. A. Barnes
Minneapolis
Defunict Minnesota Title Insurance and Trust Company
John F. Bernhagen
Barnes
Minnesota Title and Trust Company
Public Examiner
Minnesota Title Insurance and Trust Company
Sentence Postponed for San Francisco Mayor Schmitz
Eugene E. Schmitz, San Francisco mayor convict ed of extortion in the French restaurant cases, had his sentence postponed to July 8. Judge Dunne will determine the prison term, up to five years, and the decision clears the path to reorganize the city government. He may notify the supervisors of the vacancy created in the mayoral office.
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Teavidea
San Francisco
Associated Press
Cal
Eugene E. Schmitz
Usene E. Schmitz
Drunne
Schmitz
Former Theater Manager Convicted of Robbery
Harry Z. Ricker, former business manager of the Metropolitan Opera House and leading theater, was found guilty today of a charge alleging theft from the theater funds. Police report state he used his position to steal money, with prosecutors detailing a scheme spanning several years.
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Piemm
St. Pam
Minn
Jane
Harry Z. Ricker
Bacinese
Metropolitan Opera House
Ft. Paul's Jeading Theater
Fonda
Ricker
le. X. Sentt
Ion Fears
Pennsylvania Democrats Platform and Investigations Mentioned
A garbled report from Ararelated Precay Aardsburg outlines the Democrats platform and a push for investigations. It references state leadership and accusations of tarnishing the capitol, with mentions of reform and scrutiny within the party.
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Aardsburg
Dune m7
John G. Harman
Wrong Man Drank Poison on Train Carriage
Rochester June 27 Peter Morad and David Morad of Philadelphia traveling to Geneva on the Black Diamond ex press tavern drink whisky from Leo L King who boarded at Wilkesbarre King produced a second bottle Peter Morad drank and died hours later King arrested at Geneva He claimed he obtained poison for himself to end his life over family troubles He said he was foreman for an acres machine company at Kingston Pa and his mother lived in Reckford Illinois
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Associated Press
Rochester
Peter
David Morad
Philadelphia
Geneva
Black Diamond
Ex- Press
Leo L. King
Wilkesbarre
King
Peter Morad
Morad
A Acres Machine Company
Kingston
Reckford
111
Wisconsin Paper Makers Plan Large Syndicate
The Exciting Wisconsin reports that about twenty five major mills may form a large paper manufacturing syndicate in Milwaukee, aiming to own and operate a vast empire. The plan hinges on further meetings and mutual agreements, and would resemble the International Harvester structure while avoiding federal anti trust issues. A majority of mills formerly in the General Paper company are said to join.
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Associated Press
Milwaukee
Wis
Wisconsin Today
Mewaukee
Wisconsin
Depen
Jineg
International Harvester Company
Iata General Paper Company
Thich Company
Deade
Northwest
General Paper Company
Wisconsin Man Proposes Separate Upper Peninsula State
A Wisconsin resident, Michael Harris of Har ris in Marinette county, argues the upper peninsula should form a separate state. He contends Michigan residents get less recognition and envisions the UP as a distinct entity under Wisconsin alignment, with possible corporate control shaping future borders.
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Miwaukes
Wis
Marinette
Michael Harris
Harris
Mansiowec County
Twicontin
Wiecein
Upper Peninsula
Michigan
Hamall
Upper Michigan
Linsat
Upper Peningaia
Wieronsin
Mich
Kosher Riot Ends Amid Price Fixing Clash
The incident ended after Assessor Mosaner and Wie introduced a measure on June 27 to curb meat prices at the former rate, with witnesses stating the parties agreed to pay ten cents more per pound than previously charged.
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Wie
Races Postponed as Winds Hamper Harvard Yale Regatta
Postponements mark the Harvard Yale regatta as northwest winds and whitecaps thwart afternoon racing at New London. Varsity eight rescheduled for 6:30 pm. freshmen eights and varsity fours planned for later in the afternoon if water quiets, with crowds remaining cheerful despite delays.
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New London
Conn
Harvard
Yale
Melkelham
Navy Yard
Draw Bridge
Thumeg
de Jara
Red Top
Wray
Navy
Tate
Anish
Harester
Ben Docking
Tale Momey
Varette Contee
Theodora Reemervedt Iro
Toll
Fleet
Tecatel
Vale
Parvarda
Peters' Cruelties in Africa Under Fire in Reichstag
The Associated Press reports in Munich that Dr. Peters, African explorer, faced questioning by Herr Bebel over alleged cruelties. Bebel read a book passage on punishment of a servant, while Peters and his lawyer pressed for naming the deceiver. Bebel refused, pledging secrecy. Eugene Wolff testified he traveled Africa with Peters and saw no need for cruel acts.
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Associated Press
Munich
Bavaria
Dr. Peters
Amendhener Post
Peters
Herr Bebel
Reichstag
Bebel
Herr Rebel
Eugene Wolff
Africa
Gloomy Ireland Eviction Picture Drawn in Commons
In London on July 27 Mr. Birrell the Irish chief secretary presented a bleak view of Ireland as evicted tenants face hardship. He described rain rotting turf and soggy peaweed used as fertilizer, saying such suffering will not ease but may mend hearts and help heal wounds among the people.
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Associated Press
London
Birrell
Ireland
House of Commons
Inspector General to Inspect Great Lakes Steamboat Service
Supervising Inspector General George Unier of the steamboat inspection service will leave Washington June 27 for a tour of Great Lakes offices. He will visit Milwaukee Duluth and other ties to view operations and assess service efficiency from personal observation.
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Asrooiach Bidey
Washington, D. C
George Unier
Great Lakes
Milwaukee
Duluth
Body Found in Cellar Missing Child Case
A deceased eight year old child, Vieta Prilan, was discovered in a cellar after being reported missing since Monday. Police say the body was found in the cellar of a residence on Twelue Platine, with investigators continuing to probe the circumstances of the death.
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New York
Vieta Prilan
Defense of Haywood and Mines Troubles at Cripple Creek
Boise dispatch reports the Haywood trial focused on W F Davis cross examination by Senator Borah about Cripple Creek strike events. Davis traced quiet before troops, denied misconduct, and described post Denver changes including name change to seek work.
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Associated Press
Boise
Idaho
Steunenberg
W. F. Davis
Orchard
Cripple Creek
Senator Borah
W. A. Rush
Florence & Cripple Creek
D. C. Scott
K. C. Sterling
Davis
W. EB. Davis
Haywood
Borah
Hercules
Bunker Hill
Paulson
Stewart
Hawkins
Sam" Campbell
Darrow
Davi
Witerss
Golden Cycle Mine
Darrow Spacred
McCormick
Beck
Vindicator
Independence Depot
F. J. Campbell
Winchester Runmie
Campbell
Denver
Cheyenne
Goldfield
Nevada
Himn
Tie
Cripsie Creek
Asid- Fren
Colorado
Local Officialal Change Shocks Ky City
Unclear OCR text reports a succession in a Kentucky city with a major ousting by appeals court. Names and places are garbled but reference Foote, Berkhatm, and Toft with a major figure Darth deposed. The event details remain uncertain due to damaged source text.
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Iy Arcociate
Foote Fiikfort, Ky
Berkhatm Tedar
Darth
Five Die In Fire At Almont Arc Details Incomplete
A fire in Almont Arc Canada killed five people from the same family. W. Armstrong, the sole survivor, confirmed a husband wife and four children were lost in the blaze. Early reports give sparse details and no official cause yet.
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Almont
Canada
W. OR. Armstrong
Armstrong
Death at Eau Claire reported in Wisconsin paper
Fragmentary obituary notes the death of a widow, with sparse personal details and unclear next of kin. The brief item mentions Eau Claire and Milwaukee circulation, but lacks full dates or names due to OCR errors.
Goods News To Employees Increases Wages
A damaged clerical notice reports a 8 percent wage rise for workers at a major railway company. Details are fragmented but indicate a general pay boost announced for the immediate period with specific dates in June and a two week implementation window. The document references local government projections and a government prayer observance accompanying the announcement.
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