Ballinger Resigns Interior Secretary Post
President Taft accepts Richard A. Ballinger resignation dated January 19 due to health. Walter L. Fisher of Chicago named as successor. Fisher to assume duties within days after congress adjourns. Ballinger had urged leave at convenient time. Taft expresses confidence and asks him to remain until session end.
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Associated Press
Washington, D
Richard A. Ballinger
Taft
Walter L. Fisher
Chicago
Fisher
Ballinger
Congress
Taft Defends Ballinger Amid Resignation Crisis
President Taft expresses sympathy for Secretary Ballinger and denounces attacks on his integrity. The acceptance letter vows to battle the campaign against Ballinger, asserting government service and motives, and warns against demoralizing precedent as the resignation is discussed.
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Taft
Ballinger
Western Massachusetts hill towns favor no license in liquor vote
The Associated Press reports that western hill towns join plains in favoring no license in this year’s liquor ballot. More than 321 towns vote, with several shifting from dry to wet and vice versa, margins tight and potential recounts possible.
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Associated Press
Boston
Mass
Little Hill
Massachusetts
Telegraph Service Hurt By Severe Weather Delays
Serious delay in telegraphic communications across the northwest west and southwest was announced by telegraph companies today. Destructive rain and sleet storms are reported in Colorado New Mexico California Washington Oregon Arizona Utah and El Paso Texas. Winds in the northwest reached up to seventy miles an hour with electrical storms and telegraph poles down in several sections.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Northwest
Southwest
Telegraph c
Colorado
New Mexico
California
Washington
Oregon
Arizona
Haho
el Paso
Texas
Transfer Probe to Chicago
Investigation of alleged Alaskan mining frauds widens under a federal grand jury in Chicago. Assistant Attorney General D B Townsend and aides arrived from Detroit to lead the inquiry amid issued subpoenas and a $50,000,000 fraud claim involving the Frost companies. Four of seven Detroit defendants pleaded not guilty and were bailed at three thousand dollars each.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Detroit
D. B. Townsend
John M. Bushnell
Albert G.frost
Chicago and Milwaukee Electric Railway
Frost Companies
Mich
United States
Alaska
Swan
Wilbur W. McAlpine
Arthur L. Holmes McCurdry le Beau
Frank Dandtus
Albert §. Boehm
George W. Ross
John MM. Bushnell
Neenah City Council to Discuss South Commercial Street Pavement
Special recess session scheduled for Wednesday evening to hear residents on pavement choices for South Commercial street. Several ordinances also on the agenda. Mrs. Mathews, longtime Neenah resident, dies of apoplexy aged sixty four. survivors listed. Funeral arrangements set for Wednesday from her home with burial at Oak Hill cemetery. Obituary also notes the funeral of Mrs. John Beattie in Clayton with services and interment. Senator La Follette replies to petitions opposing Canadian reciprocity, promising prompt action.
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Neenah
Wic
South Commercial Street
Wil
Tl. J. Mathews
C. W. Howard
Georges la Tourneux
del Healy
Marion
J. W. Brown
F. A. Leuvens
John Mathews
J. L. Marquis
Oakhill Cemetery
John Beattie
Clayton
Clayton Church
Clayton Cemetery
la Follette
Tragedy After Bruder Child Killed by Loaded Shotgun
A ten month old child in Trempeleau county, Wisconsin, was killed when an eleven year old Besler boy accidentally fired a loaded shotgun. The gun discharged while the family watched, striking the infant and killing it instantly. investigators note the gun was not known to be loaded.
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Northwestern
Milwaukee
Wis
Valentine Besler
Tlinenin
Trempeleau County
Besler
Teenage boy injured in logging camp axe accident near Holcombe
Lemis Webster, seventeen, suffered a severe injury to his right foot when a broad axe slipped and struck the ankle while making railway ties at a lagging camp near Holcombe. Samuel White drove a team fifty six miles to fetch a doctor after the accident yesterday afternoon.
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Northwestern
Milwaukee
Wis
Wisconsin
Chippewa Falls
Lemis Webster
Holcombe
Samuel White
Difficulty in Getting Jury for Hopkinsville Doctor Trial
Hopkinsville Kentucky March 7 Associated Press reports great difficulty in obtaining a jury to try Dr David Amos accused of involvement in the night rider raid in Hopkinsville in December. The case draws scrutiny as jurors are sought amid tense local atmosphere.
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Associated Press
Hopkinsville, Ky
David Amos
Hopkinsville
Real Army Test Moves Troops to Texas and Border
Washington March 7 The general staff ordered a major peace time test assembling 90 000 troops in Texas and other departments to simulate war conditions and train officers for defense. Navy divisions from New York join adjacent coastal forces to guard the coast while Gen William I Carter leads the maneuver from San Antonio. Fort Snelling troops directed toward the Mexican border with cavalry and infantry move under orders from army headquarters.
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Washington, D. C
United States
General Staff
Department
Philippines
Insular
Texas
Futh Division
Atlantic Fleet
Nan
New York
Montana Orth Catalina
Shinglurn
Sydney A. Staunton
San Antonio
William I. Carter
Genergl Wool
Washington
Army
Taft
War and Navy Departments
Bacon
Senate Committee On Foreign Affairs
White House
Cullom of Ilinois
ST. Pate
St. Paul Minn
Fort Snelling
Fourth Cavalry
Twenty-eighth
Danville Grand Jury Foreman Replaced in Probe Restart
Judge Kimble removed Tasac Woolyard as foreman of the Danville grand jury and named John Goodwine to succeed him in Danville West Virginia. Jurors requested a new foreman saying six to eight weeks of work remained and subpoenas were issued as the probe resumed.
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Vey Associated Press
Danville
Kimbrough
Tasac Woolyard
Flarea
John Goodwine
Potomac
Suit Club Evil Killed in Milwaukee Merchants Pact
Milwaukee merchants end months of conflict by signing an agreement to quit illegal suit clubs and to provide evidence against violators. The pact aims to curb illicit gambling and restore lawful business, with all parties pledging cooperation.
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Northwestern
Milwaukee
Wis
Maren S
Manitoworaya
Ras the Cuil Club
English Pastor Praised at Portsmouth Meeting
Dr. John Henry Jewett, who resigned from Carr’s Lang Church Birmingham to lead Fifth Avenue Presbyterian New York, attended the Evangelical Free Churches council in Portsmouth. He recalled a farewell dinner with King George and quoted the king’s final words urging him to stay true to his duties.
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Associated Press
Portsmouth
Eng
John Henry Jewett
Carr
Lang Congregational Church of
Birmingham
Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church of
Golden Wedding of Busch Couple Draws World Attention
In Pasadena on March 7 Mr and Mrs Busch celebrated the golden wedding with a record showing gifts totaling about half a million dollars. A crown of gold studded with diamonds valued at 200000 topped the presents, and many items from relatives and officials followed including solid gold plates, a flower basket, vases, and cups from Taft and foreign rulers. The banquet at the Busch mansion featured a coronation seating Mrs Busch beside her husband on a miniature throne.
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Associated Press
Pasadena
Cal
Busch Mansion
Taft
Memento
St. Guadens
Theodore Tagseveit
Willian
Hlossama
Buseh
Eastern railways to withdraw increased freight rates March first
Eastern railways plan to repeal higher freight charges on or before March 1 in line with interstate commerce commission rulings. The move mirrors similar Western actions after a commission decision denying a postponement to November 1. Records will remain available for further proceedings on rate changes.
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Eastern Railways
Interstate Commerce Commission
Eastern Railway
Western Railways
St Paul Officer Guilty of Smuggling Diamonds
William Rind first officer of the steamer St Paul of the American line was found guilty by a U S jury of smuggling two diamond rings into the United States. He faces sentencing tomorrow.
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William Rind
St. Paul
Associated Press
New York
United States
Hind
Communicants at Seven Reduced First Communion Age
Milwaukee March 7. A La Crosse special reports Bishop Schwebach today issued an order lowering the age for first communion from twelve to seven years. This change impacts children in parishes under his authority and redefines eligibility for the sacrament.
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Northwestern
Milwaukee
Wis
Daily News
la Crosse
Schwebach
French military chief killed in Fez by minister’s son
In Melilla Morocco on March 7 the French military mission chief at Fez was shot by the son of the Moorish minister of war. The act followed the execution of two native soldiers by the French officer.
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Melilla
Morocco
Fez
Wisconsin wardens seize undersized fish shipment
Wisconsin game wardens seized over 4000 pounds of trout and perch destined for Chicago from Green Bay. The fish were undersized, prompting the action taken this day in Milwaukee.
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Asvostated Press
Milwaukee
Wis
Chicago
Green Bay
Wisconsin
Railroad Man Subpoenaed in Wabash Terminal Bond Fight
United States circuit court in New York issues a subpoena for Mr. Gould as a witness in the Wabash-Pittsburg Terminal railroad reorganization battle. He must appear March 18 before Rudolph Damm, notary, in the office of Gungenheimer Utermeyer and Marshall for the United Bondholders.
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United States Circuit Court
New York
Gould
Wibash-Pittshures Terminal
Rudolph Damm
Gungenheimer, Utermeyer & Marshall
United Bondholders
Landlord departs after loaned board disrupts Oxfordville travels
A special dispatch from Janesville reports a man nicknamed Compton disappeared after borrowing nine horses and valuables. He rented a hotel, then fled with personal property. A local Indian tobacco company set up for the season found the building locked and had to force entry to prepare breakfast.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Janesville
Compton
Oifordville
Bugey
Westley Jones
Whiel Wit
United States Military Buildup on Mexican Border Sparks Intervener Talk
Reports from Washington indicate a substantial deployment along the Mexican border with an army of about 200 personnel. Officials deny plans for intervention, while foreign interests and British potential involvement color ongoing concern over northern Mexico stability.
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Washington
United States
Mestea
Chihuahua
State Department
Oheless
United
Mexico
Acpeal
Great Britain
Phe Renart
Copper Combine Approved Amid Merger Talks In Michigan
Boston March 7 The nine northern Michigan mining firms including Allouse Tamarack Ahmeek Seneca Centennial Laurium La Sate Superior and Osceola vote informally in support of merging into Calumet which would raise capital to 10 million A U S circuit court injunction delays direct vote until April 5 if lifted, formal merger planned. Eunice Marshall funeral set for Thursday in Alzoma and Clemensville with Branks cemetery interment. The more a man talks the more attention he attracts.
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Associated Press
Boston
Mas
Michigan
Calumet and
Hecla Mining Company
Allouse
Tamarack
United States Circuit Court of
Northern Michigan
Osceola Company
Osceola
G. M. Hyams
New York
Ahmeek
Seneca
Centennial
Laurium
la Sate
Superior
Calumet
Scores Hard to Beat In State Tournament Bowling
The report details top marks in a state bowling tournament with Milwaukee standout Jbert and Woodburg posting 877 doubles, Warner of Milwaukee setting a new singles mark, and Mayville leading in team events. The Woodbury Ebert duo and other Milwaukee pairs also post strong scores as rivalry heats up.
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Arid
Jbert
Milwaukee
Woodburg
Niles
Oa Aplit
Itun
Hla Jae
Tver Lnambed
Ea Patitsrem
Warners
Matt Ritts
Mayville
Waveners
Bert
Woodbury
Dornfet
Erdgan
Phuistisfard
Gorngrober
Bierger
Roommate fatally shoots man in Mundey hotel
In Wisconsin, Marel T-A reports Clearge Drivenski of Tronald was shot four times by roommate Dave Turmer while asleep in Mundey hotel. Turmer is jailed. authorities deem Planer insane and describe the slain man as a county character.
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Milwauker
Wis
Marel T
Wisconsin
Tragic Janesville Fire Kills Girl Child Burns Boys
A Milwaukee report from Janesville notes Jasel Boyes aged two died in a morning blaze at the William Boyer home. Her four year old brother Tlughie was badly burned. siblings Kifer aged three and Cheater aged one were rescued by their mother as she returned with a bucket of water. The mother saved Pfuie but Hazel could not be reached.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Daily News
Janesville
Jasel Boyes
Tlughie
Kifer
Gerd
William Boyer
Mhester
Ifughie
Pfuie
Hazel
Apmonyd Count Returns Home From Speech Tour
New York reports Count Albert Apmonyd sailed to his homeland in Hungary after a lecture tour promoting universal peace. He plans a return voyage to the United States soon expressing delight with his reception and prospects for future visits.
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Associated Press
New York
Albert Apmonyd
Hungary
Tony Hero
Lis Gationcas
United States
Senate Education Panel Backs Blaine Bill On School Additions
The Senate committee on education and public welfare favored the Blaine bill to compel district school boards to add a room and hire an extra teacher when a class exceeds sixty five pupils. A hearing on the Alberts bill to save election notice publication costs was held with claims of up to fifty percent savings in some counties. The panel also heard debates on Sunday advertising in newspapers and fireworks sales but took no final action on those measures.
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Senate Committee On Education and Public Welfare
Roy Reed
Judiciary Committee
Victor L Bergertof Milwalker
Commmittes
Senate
James Kim
Vicksburgh
Wae Iuleo
A. BI
F.C. Winkler
Milwaukee
Samaritans Officials Back Uniform Fraternal Bill
John Christa of Duluth and A. B. Mc Manus and H. H. Austin visited Madison to review legislation on uniform regulation of fraternal insurance. Christa said objections to the Mobile plan were eliminated by the bill introduced by Insurance Commissioner Ekern, calling it a great improvement.
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Madison
Wis
John Christa
Duluth
A. BE. McManus
HH. Austin
Minneapolis
Bkern
Christie
Ekern
Young Women Admit Perjury for Employers in Court
Four young women and one young man pleaded guilty before Judge Landis in Chicago to giving perjured testimony for Peter K. Brimte and K. K. Brimte who were found guilty of a crime. Minnie Diss fainted in court and lay unconscious for two hours as physicians attended her. Brimte received six years in prison and a $13,000 fine, while K. K. Brimte drew four years and a $5,000 fine.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Landis
United States District Court
Peter K
K. K. Brimte
Minnie Diss
Peter K. Brimie
K. K. Brimie
American Actress Marries English Peer in London Registry
Mrs. Clara Elizabeth Taylor Stirling an American comedy actress wed Lord George Cholmondeley second son of the Marquis of Cholmondeley at the West End registry office today. The bride is the daughter of Charles Henry Taylor of Washington D C.
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Associated Press
London
Clara Elizabeth Taylor Stirling
Lord George Cholmondeley
Marquis of Cholmondeley
West End
Charles Henry Taylor
Washington, D. C
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