Springfield Riots Elevate Militia Patrol After Night of Disorder
In Springfield Ohio militiamen restore quiet after bands of youths clash with police. A plan to arrest groups brought order. three houses in colored districts burned and several stoned. Brakeman Davis wounded, others injured, and a citizens movement forms to push for severe penalties for rioters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Springfield
Ammel
Johnson
Marshall
York Street
Harrison
Sycamore
Sarah Thornton
Orla Willis
St. Joseph's Church
Dan Emi Kleet
Arly
James M. Todd
Richard BE. O'Brien
Col
C. S. Ammel
Davis
Martin Davis
Dean
Ladd
Castellane's Creditors and the Beneficiary's Claim
Associate J Preset Taris reports on a court proceeding involving Castellane's creditors and a beneficiary's claim for a tender. The case questions primacy among the claims and whether joint administration favors one party. The decision hinges on a court ruling about priority and debt settlement in the cooperative context.
Stocks Steady After Early Slump Edges
Stocks steadied in New York as early selling eased after yesterday’s decline. Calls for more funds sparked initial orders, but gains emerged as deals cleared. The Hill railroad stocks and local traction led the recovery with Metropolitan Traction and other rail names advancing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Hill Railroad
Great Northern
Northern Pacific
Oshkosh Doty street crossing case debated in Madison
Special report from Madison describes day long arguments in the Oshkosh Doty street crossing dispute. Traction company attorney Colonel Weed contends no crossing is needed due to a contract allowing interurban cars on Traction tracks. Interurban counsel John F. Kluwin argues commission appointments proper and contracts void as against public policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wis
Marth
Osh‘kosh Doty Street
Colonel Weed
Traction Company
Traction and Interurban
Oshkosh
Interurban
John F. Kluwin
Kinwin
Electric Park
State investigations into Wisconsin Life Insurance policies
A. R. Bushnell testifies before the Insurance committee that Wisconsin Life directors adopted policy forms without his input. Policies were accessible but no assessments were made beyond premiums and no policy valuations occurred until 1904. No reserve examinations were done and organizers lacked actuarial knowledge. The university probe notes possible absence of produced produce shown to students at the university farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwestern
Madison
Wis
A. R. Bushnell
Wisconsin Life Insurance Company
State Department
University
University Farm
Henry
H. W. Gilman
School of Commerce
Hoch’s Body Reinterred at Elmwood Cemetery
The body of Johann Hoch, hanged last Friday and buried in the potter’s field, was disinterred and moved to Elmwood Cemetery. Clergymen Revs. A Behielchte and A J Burkholder helped arrange burial, and Elmwood officials agreed to permit interment in its grounds.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Johann Hoch
Potter's Field
Elmwood Cemetery
A. Behielchte
A. J. Burkholder
Hoch
Bishop Schinner III Reported Ill With Typhoid Fever
Milwaukee telegram states Bishop A F Schinner of the Superior diocese contracted typhoid fever and was hospitalized at St Marys. The message says his condition is not serious and notes he was elevated to bishop about a year ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwestern
Milwaukee
Wis
Mexsteer
Superior
A. F. Schinner
St. Mary's Hospital
Father Schinner
Not Invited at Washington Amid White House Tension
An unclear dispatch reports that Merk L.T and associates claim the president did not extend an invitation to John Michell and Francia Lee Reiching to Washington for talks on a coal facility matter amid ongoing friction at the White House.
Longworths Returning to Public Life
Fragmentary OCR describes a movement involving the Longworths and a figure named Sipe viewing prospects and a Mere Lanowerity in potential roles. The text is garbled and unclear but hints at a family return and public activity with hints of timing and locations.
Reports of Missionary Massacre in Kiangsi Province
Conflicting reports from Shanghai describe a massacre in Nanchang Kiangsi where six missionaries and a child were wounded or killed. Catholic and Chinese accounts differ on who killed the magistrate and the fires at Catholic premises. Protestant missionaries Rev. H. C. Kingman and wife died. one child wounded, another saved. Fourteen Americans fled by boat as Wanchang gates closed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanghai
China
Nanchang
Kiangsi
H. C. Kingman
Wanchang
Funeral of former Speaker D B Henderson in Dubuque
The funeral of former Speaker D B Henderson was held in Dubuque Iowa with a citywide pause in business and tolling bells. The body lay in state at St John’s Episcopal Church guarded by the Elks and the Dubuque military company. Revered by peers including former congressman George D Perkins the ceremony featured Episcopal rites, a Knights Templar and G A R procession, muffled drums and a riderless horse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Dubuque
Iowa
D. B. Henderson
The
Elks
St. John’s Episcopal Church
du Duque Military Company
John C. Sage
George D. Perkins
Sioux City
Congress
G. A. Ft
Knights Templar
Linwood
Iowa General Assembly
Herriott
Clark
Harper
Failures Threatened at Algeciras Conference
The March 1 report from Washington says Germany’s attitude change could derail the talks at Algeciras. Secretary of State Foster and French ambassador Jusserand met as neutral powers consider renewed efforts to mediate between France and Germany. The U.S. offers no direct intervention in European affairs. The Moroccan conference faces a prolonged struggle as Germany asserts state bank surveillance to curb French influence, while France resists and warns the move could extend negotiations into late March.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Algeciras
Germany
State Department
Fost
M. Jusserand
Hofsts
Tangier
Thieg
Mine union chiefs press for replies amid mining dispute
John Mitchell, head of the United Mine Workers, said no reply had been received from operators about the anthracite miners demands sent to George F. Baer. W H Truesdale of Lackawanna said there would be no operators' committee meeting today, chaired by Baer, to consider the miners’ propositions.
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Associated Press
New York
John Mitchell
United Mine Workers of America
George F. Baer
W. H. Truesdale
Lackawanna Railway
Baer
Gallinger proposes higher salaries for government officers
Senator Gallinger introduced a bill to readjust general officers' salaries effective March 4, 1999. The plan sets: vice president 375000, vice president 15000, speaker 12000, cabinet members 15000, and senators and representatives 7000.
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Br Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Gallinger
Iice
House of Representatives
Four Coal Barge Crews Missing After Sinking
Four men from Barge No 1 of the Consolidated Coal company abandoned ship as the vessel began to sink near Philadelphia. They are believed drowned after abandoning the barge yesterday.
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Associatws Press
Philadelphia
Consolidated Coal Company
Bere
Storage Plant Burns in Philadelphia Fire
Fire destroyed Armour and Co storage and dice plant at the northeast corner of American and Norrie streets after a gas stove explosion. The blaze damaged meats and provisions stored there. No injuries reported in the early report.
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Philadelhia Pa
Atorage and Dice Iwitotrg
Armour & Fo
American and
Norrie Streets
Aged Woman Fatally Struck in Northwestern Wreck
An aged woman was killed when struck by a Northwestern passenger train this morning near the station. The incident occurred as the train moved through Green Bay and caused immediate tragedy. Authorities are investigating the crash and identifying the victim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miwankes
Wie
Eptdal
Hearst merger bid denied by New York attorney general
New York Attorney General Mayer denies William R Hearst request to dissolve the Interborough Metropolitan Molding Company charter merger with New York Traction. He says the merger would create a surface transit monopoly in Manhattan but is allowed under state law. No forced stock exchanges. courts remain available if stockholders object.
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Albany
N. Y
Mayer
Opti
Whiliam R. Hearsh
Neperal Bigin
Interborough- Metropolitan Molding Company
New York Traction Company
Perm
Manhattan
Ueder
Interborough-Metropnniten
Altortrey General Raya
Steykhaldis
Norwegian steamer disaster claims crew casualties
A Norwegian coastwise steamer named Thar suffered a cable break catastrophe. The vessel capsized in heavy seas, killing at least three crew members and injuring several others. Rescuers reported chaotic scenes as survivors scrambled to safety aboard lifeboats.
Warships Leave Carnival in Blurred Report
A distorted dispatch from New Orleans reports warships departing a carnival event after an aboard crew member intervention. The narrative mentions torpedo shots and sailors named Pups and Peter, with unclear roles and no confirmed destination.
DARRINGTON BOXER KILLED IN TRAIN ACCIDENT NEAR OCONTO
Oshkosh boxing figure Patsey Carrington is reported dead in Oconto after being thrown from a moving freight train while attempting to leave. The 38 year old, once based in Lewiston and Oshkosh, had fought mainly in northern Wisconsin over two decades.
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Patsey
Darrington
Oshkosh
Oconto
Thomas Ryan
Ryan
Lewiston
Dartington
Carrington
Wisconsin
Appleton
Rocal
Abolition of Lieutenant General Grade Debated in Army
Officials in Weebington report a unanimous push to abolish the lieutenant general rank in the army. The proposal seeks to replace the office with a similar title while facing jurisdiction and appropriation debates. Congressional committees advanced related provisions amid broader military reform discussions.
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Tne
Aera
Delegates to Hague Pledge Prominent Dinner Question
The text notes the president and delegates preparing for a Hague meeting. It mentions General Porter and a naval figure, with discussion of roles and a dinner with the president as central event. Names and exact details are unclear due to OCR errors.
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Agen
Naval Sar
Teres
Billiards Title Contest Set for Oshkosh Rivalry Shaped
The Wisconsin billiards championship match between William Stutley of Duluth and Eugene Carr of Oshkosh is scheduled for Friday at 2 30 pm in Sky Hall Oshkosh. Fans will attend from the region with tickets and a $100 purse to the winner. Carr aims to defend Wisconsin title while Hatley arrives Friday morning with supporters and money on the line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William IL Stutley
Duluth
Eugene Carr
Northwest
Kw Hall
Washitesten
Alida Streeta
Hatley Wil
Hatley
Oshkosh
Carr
Wisconsin
Bilttardists
Carr Jirothers
Sky
Thomas Ryan
Ryan
Hiller
Statley
Billierd
West
Chicago
Care
Charles Peterson
Milwaukee
Mr. Carr
Ryan's
Neenah
Oshkobh
the Athearn
Snort Notes and Local Court News from Algoma Street Exhibit
The National Baseult company will exhibit Thursday through Saturday at J.C. Anderson’s Algoma Street store. Mr and Mrs A E Thompson return to the city after a Cuba trip via the Atlantis coast visiting Washington Savannah Jacksonville St Augustine Palm Beach and Miami to Havana. Charles Smithers pleads guilty to drunkenness after previously not guilty. Judge Gows suspends sentence on good behavior. An evening social for Winnebago Tractation Company employees and families features minstrel acts. W F Grornemwald sells the Dr Gudden farm at public auction to EL F Below for 054000. farm includes eighty acres near Black Wolf with house and outbuildings.
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National
Bsseult Company
J.C. Anderson
Algoma Street
A. E. Thompson
Elm
Irving Streets
Cuba
Atlantis Coast
Washington
Savannah
Jacksonville
St. Augustine
Palm Beach
Miami
Havanna
Charles Smithers
Gows
Smithers
Winnebago Traction Company Benefit Association
Division Street
W. F. Grornewald
Profit of Packers
The report discusses gains and losses of the Packers and references dates, agents, and telegrams. It notes a larger payment context and hints at details shared by a field representative and deputy, with implications for future settlements and department monitoring.
Dolliver Presses Interstate Commerce Bill In Senate
Washington March 1 The Dolliver Hepburn railroad rate debate drew a large audience as Senator Dolliver spoke in support of granting the Interstate Commerce Commission full authority. He praised Cullom and Nelson and noted Foraker and Elkins had earlier proposed similar powers. He argued changes to the law were modest and urged accountability for railways and private car companies amid the current system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Dolliver
Senate
Dolliver-Hepburn
Iowa
Interstate Commerce Commission
Friends of the House
Hoa
DHS
Cullom
Nelson
Congress
Mesers, Foraker
Eikina
Interstate Commerces Commission
Mensipe
Parti Aml
Ure
Donovan Jailed After Failure to Pay Fine in Disorderly Conduct
George Donovan was arrested for creating a disturbance on Eighth Street and Merritt Street after a prior assault charge. In municipal court he was fined 35 dollars plus costs or thirty days in the work house, and he chose the county institution. A jury was struck in the case of state of Wisconsin vs A H Meyer for speeding, with trial set for tomorrow. The case of state of Wisconsin vs William Stillman for cruelty to animals was adjourned until March 8.
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Citizens’ Movement
Commercial Club
Edward Dean
Preston Ladd
Darton
Martin Davis
Davis
Howard Dean
Ladd
Corte
Netiia
George Donovan
Steinfort
Eighth Street
Donovan
Iater
Merritt Street
State of Wisconsin
A. H. Meyer
State of
Wisconsin
William Stillman
Mr Shenich Resigns After Nineteen Years with Amex
H E Shenich resigns from the cashier position at the American Express office due to health and conflicting interests. He began as a driver and rose to cashier over nineteen years of service, planning to take a rest from active work this coming month. H O Curth, formerly assistant cashier, will assume Shenichs duties at 82 State street.
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State Etree
H. O. Curth
Shenich
Fort Atkinson
James Wolsh
Urge Fish To Remain
A fragmented note urges keeping fish in a specific area. It mentions a plan to maintain a supply and warns about compliance, with references to a local committee and continuity of a program. The readable text hints at maintenance and enforcement actions by authorities.
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Castellane
Seddon
Inter-Urban Traction Company
Tony
Supreme Court
State Investigations
Wisconsin Life Company
Schinner III
Mitchell
Rowbian
Coster
Romevelt
Alarry Treant
Dica
Treacy San Franciers Tal
Pion Puguet
Longworths
Namchang
Znan
Edward “ Joannes
Yghal
Nonchong
Henderson
Services
Algeciran
Nator Gallinger
Armour
Leas
Phimersphia
Perich
Norwexian
Camer
Rewsatel Perey Baverent
Norway
Mae T-Thrietey
Gergen
Thin City
Hague
W. F. Hates
Shane
Finse
Senatic
Foraker
Elkins
Court Danes
MR. Shenich
Americas Express
Bie
Pups
Yves
Ingert Genie
Viedoradas
Ousen
Meeh
Dave
Cweanal
Perth
Saatarmen
Wratata Bureau
Sara Furatehed
Hestaan
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