England borrows US army pay reforms to recruit better troops
Major Arthur Lee, former British military attache, endorses increased pay and standards in Britain inspired by the US system. He says higher private pay will attract a better class of recruits, reduce desertion, and cut costs through fewer hospital or prison losses, arguing the change could avert conscription and modernize the army.
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Associated Press
London
Air
Broderick
United States
Arthur Lee
M. P
Washington
Lit
Broderick Pooh
Card- Weh
Tommy
Bette
England
Govvernment
Debate in Congress On Rural Free Delivery Bill
In Washington the House debated the rural free delivery bill with earlier routine business. Bills authorized the South Omaha Bridge Co. to build over the Missouri River and to appoint Baxter, Marion, and Searcy counties to western judicial districts of Kansas. The conference report on the Spanish claims commission witness power was adopted as Mr. Sims of Tennessee raised a privilege issue. The session continued with Mr. Griggs of Georgia speaking in favor of the rural bill.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
South
Spanish Claims Commission
Sims
Tennereee
Griggs
Georgia
Remove Sugar Duty London Plans to Halt West Indian Tax
London reports indicate Britain will abolish the half penny per pound duty on West Indian sugar soon, easing West Indies costs until Brussels rules. The move may shift exports to English ports and affect other sugars, with critics arguing harm if the Brussels agreement lags.
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Associated Press
London
March
Great Britain
Colonial Office
West Indies
Shaw in New York Visits Financial District and Docks
Secretary Shaw toured Manhattan visiting the assay office and the sub-treasury, then walked the financial district and observed customs at the Canard Lane dock and the St Pauls battery inspection. No public meeting plans were confirmed as financiers considered paying respects.
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New York
March
The
Treasury
Shaw
Wall Street
Financial District
St. Paul's
Railroad man dies after long service in Wisconsin
W. W. Collings, famed in state railway circles, died today in Oconomowoc at eighty two from apoplexy. He served forty years as agent for the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul line in the city and is survived by three sons William W. Collins W G and Sumner J all noted railway men and two daughters. Also reported is John Lindsay former chief of the St Louis fire department who died today after a long illness.
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Milwaukee
Wiy
Wisconsin
Oconomowoe
Wis
W. W. Collings
St. Louis
John Lindsay
Lindsay
Gilbert
Fond du Lac
Airs
A. Lovell
Frederick Avenue
St Agnes Hospital
Fond. de Lac
Mulva
Chic Welabrod
Odermen
Umoe
Deckie
Imaself
Arsatant Chit Dowling
John Sicier
Alderman Simpson
Amr
Etruria Safe Seeks Slow Progress Toward Acores
London dispatch to the Associated Press quotes Cunard Line head in Liverpool saying the Etruria is proceeding slowly with no ground for uneasiness. New York agents report no anxiety since the ship was sighted February 28, towed by the Clyde tug William Clift, 800 miles west of Fayal, with propeller and rudder lost. Officials expect word by Tuesday or Wednesday.
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Associated Press
London
Cunard
Liverpool
Etruria
New York
Vernon H. Grown and Co
Uuria
Ottawa
Fayal
Clyde
William Clift
Cunardine
Wreck Toll Incurred At Maxon On Curve
Reports from South Pacific headquarters indicate multiple deaths and injuries after a Maxon railroad disaster. Relief trains arrive in El Paso as officials debate cause, with survivors recalling a sharp curve and a derailed, burning Pullman.
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Associated Press
Houston
Tex
Mazo
South Pacific
Maxon
el Paso
Stockwell
Gr Paso
March
New York
Beck
European envoy voices concern over South African camps
Dr. Muller, a representative of the Orange Free State, met with Secretary of War at the state department in Washington. He described reconcentrado suffering and child mortality in South Africa camps, seeking American intervention. The secretary listened but offered no promises to alter U S policy.
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Associated Preza
Washington
DC. C
March
Heinrich Mutter
Orange Frere State
War
State Department
Muller
South Africa
Way
United States
Cleveland Road Sold to New Syndicate Control
The Cleveland Electric Railway company portion of the Everett Moore properties was transferred to a syndicate led by Horace F. Andrews. Andrews paid 2 545.66 and received 43 000 shares, gaining control. Andrews became president and W. C. Davis secretary. Further officer elections awaited consolidation talks with Cleveland Electric Railway and Cleveland City Railway.
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Associated Dress
Cleveland
Ohie
Cleveland Ellectric Railway Company
Everett-Moore
Horace FE
Andrews
Cleveland Smecific Railway
Cleveland City Railway Company
Mrs Hillis Nearing Death as Pastor Arrives
Mrs Hillis mother of Rev Dwight Willie of Brooklyn lies gravely ill after a long illness. Doctors report she is in a critical but hopeful condition and a physician notes a small chance of recovery. Rev Mr Haig has been summoned and is expected to arrive soon to assist.
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Ira Woodbine
Hillis
Dwight Willie
Brooklyn
Mr. Haig
Prince Henry of Prussia Visits New York and Philadelphia
Prince Henry of Prussia's New York stay includes a luncheon at Mrs. Ogden Mills home with a large high-society guest list and a reception in the ballroom. He then breakfasts at the Waldorf Astoria, places a wreath at Grant's Tomb, and plans a Waldorf dinner with speeches by city leaders. Philadelphia awaits with formal receptions, tours of Independence Hall, and a dinner at the Union League Club.
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Prince Henry
New York
the Features
Mills
Ogden Milla
Prince Henry of
Pruealwitt L
Calve
Demarch
Gilbert
Metropolitan Opera Company
Franz Wilehz
Luchaton
Chireice Mackey
Ambassador von Holleben
von Tirpltz
von Plessen
von Ilsendecker
von Seckendorf
von Mueller
Count Quandt
Sebeur Puschwits
Iselin
Gambrille
Miss Jay
Cooper Hewitt
Alfred Vanderbilt
Milas Thayer
Gerry
Miss Sands
Parsons
Livingstone
Egerton Winthrop
Corbin
Rhinelander
Jennies
Pierpont Morgan
Creighton Webb
Stephen Olin
Edward QO. Walcott
Prince
Prussia
Waldorf- Astoria
von Egidy
Grant
Carl Schurz
Liederkranz Society
Frye
Henderson
Odell
Washington
Frederick, the Great
Baron Steuben
Roosevelt
Kaiser
von Holleben
von Tirpitz
von Rebeur-Paschwitz
Consal
Buenz
Columbia University
Tashington
Capitol
General Washington
Frederick the Great
Philadelphia
Bulletin Press Association
Quaker City
City Hall
Independence Hall
Crampe' Shipyard
Union League Club
Miss Roosevelts Reason for Vacation Change
The article reports Miss Eleanor Roosevelt declining a London voyage invitation and postponing a visit to London. President Roosevelt waives influence, allowing her to cancel the London trip and pursue other vacation plans. The piece notes public and foreign press interest and frames her choice as independent.
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Hy Mill
Washington, DC
Marth S—ifis
Alice Ropevelt
IzIward VI
Weed
Havens
Whitelaw Belt
Roszevelt
Ben
Wiliam
Berlin
Bagand
Mies Roosevelt
Faron
Miss Foraker
Indianapolis
Ethel Foraker
D States
Foraker
Nia
French Lick Spring
Mica
Katherine Maitland
Michigan
Wild Horse Run Breaks Lead and Skids in Field Chase
Miss Mor ater fails to control a fractious horse during a roadside pursuit involving Benegembth of Chicago and Mix Malviand. The animal vaults a fence, plunges into a brook, and tumbles before Mis Sorakor regains control as onlookers arrive. The sequence covers more than a third mile.
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Mies Morater
Forald Benegembth
Chicago
Mix¢ Malviand
Peibte
Migs Foraker
Misa Sorakor
Miew Maitland
Fire destroys government arsenal records at Lorient
A great fire at Lorient Arsenal today in the port town on the bay of Tos Cay destroyed valuable documents, plans and reports. Lorient, a major harbor and dockyard, suffered extensive losses as the blaze consumed official records and assets in the government facility.
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Lorient
Associated Press
Paris
Beeport
Scort
Bay of
Tuscay
Amajor Treas
Kipling on Philippines in a London letter
Associated Press reports Rudyard Kipling’s published letter criticizing American and British methods in empire projects. He notes the South Africa parallel, mocking both military and civil leadership and predicting that a big country will only learn after great losses.
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Associated Press
London
Rudyard Kipling
Philippines
Shanghai
Thone Islands
South Africa
America
England
Mrs Astor Wins the Prize for Kronprinz Wilhelm Suite
New York society items report adulation for Prince Henry as Mrs. Astor Mrs. Vanderbilt Jr. Mrs. Yerkes Mrs. Dyer Jr. and Mr. Harriman competed for the ship’s best rooms aboard the Kronprinz Wilhelm sailing to America. Mrs. Astor received suite 9 while others listed as attached to their traveler names.
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Northwestern
New York
Prince Henry
William Astor
Willam K. Vanderblit Jr
Charles T. Yerkes
Elisha Dyer Jr
J. A Harriman
Oliver Harriman Sr
Willam Astor
Vanderbilt
Dyer Jr
Yerkes
England
McCormick Seen as Favorable Choice for Austria Hungary Ambassadorship
Vienna reports a high official says Minister McCormick would be a favorable first U.S. ambassador to Austria Hungary as the United States raises its Vienna mission to embassy. He notes her and her husband have gained standing in Viennese society and foresees improved food-relief talks among the five nations.
Unlucky Camperdown Near Collision in Mediterranean Route
During a voyage from Bernhaven to Queenstown the battleship Camperdown narrowly avoided a collision with the Empress of India as both ships maneuvered in a tense mid sea pass near Lune 22 63. The alert crew and quick actions prevented disaster amid ongoing training and prior actions against the Victoria.
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Queenstown
March
Bernhaven
Mediterranean
Tier
Campentown
Fon
Alain
Kinwile
Collleion
India
Wisconsin Press Association to Plan centennial celebration
Special to The Northwestern Milwaukee March 8 The executive committee of the Wisconsin Press Association will hold a meeting within the next month to map plans for the centennial celebration and determine the next convention site and summer meeting. Milwaukee is favored to host the large event, with La Crosse expected to host the fifty first convention a year later.
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Northwestern
Milmaukee
Wiscommiit Press
FOC
Powers That
Milwaukee
la Crosse
Prolonging Regency Rumors Circulate in Madrid
A Daily Chronicle letter from Madrid claims King Alfonso may not ascend for five years due to incapacity. A private regency council and prolonged regency under Queen Regent Christina are discussed. Reports note potential use of article 71 to justify a regency. telegraph dispatches on the topic are restricted.
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Br Mall
London
Madrid
Daily Fall
Alfonzo
Christina
Senate
Chamber of Deputies
Toledo
Council of Ministers
Alfonso
Cortes
Munn to Confer With Hill on Northern Securities Suit
D Munn senior counsel for Minnesota arrives in New York for talks with President Hill and corporate counsel to speed the Knox case against the Northern Securities company. A St Paul denial says no conference with Northern Securities is planned.
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Associated Press
New York
D. Munn
Minnesota
Northern Securities Company
James J. Hill
Knox
Story
St. Paul. Minn
Northern Securitier Company
Family Row Over Property Sparks Police Call at Store
A dispute at 24 Main Street between Mrs Belle Perry, her son Merch Perry, and Cassius Perry over a property sale leads to a police call but no officer sent. The disagreement centers on division of proceeds and prior payments tied to the property valued at nine dollars.
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Main Street
Mra. Belle Perry
Merch Perry
Perry
Cassius Perry
Building and Loan Results Show Healthy Wisconsin Associations
The Building and Loan associations of Wisconsin report year end December totals indicating about 2,500 in federal taxes and a healthy overall condition per Deputy Bank Examiner G D Bartz. Shares issued during the year reached 45 207 with 31 20 shares pledged for turns and 2 236 installments paid.
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Spreelal
Madison
Wis
Building and Loan Associations
Wisconsin
G. D. Bartz
Atock
Walthour Disabled After Fall in Race
Atlanta rider Bobr Walthour, a champion sprinter, is confined to bed after a night race with Leander. He suffered severe injuries including torn skin on both hands, bleeding from the arm, a deep groin cut, and more. The incident follows the race and leaves his competitive status unclear.
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Associated Pree
Atlanta
Bobr Walthour
Slegelist
Leander
Rate adjustments widen Colorado trip discounts
The text explains that additional travel gates and adjusted rates will apply to Colorado-bound routes. It notes earlier assumptions about convention delegates and telegraph connections, then lists new travel windows: June 2 to 24, July 1 to 13, August 23 to 34, and August 39 to 37.
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Colorado
Rettern
Hevas M
Bern
Jaugus
Commitment of Henry Ramsey to Northern Hospital
Dr. A Noon and Dr. FW A Brown examined Henry Ram mliger this morning and reported mental illness. Judge GC Cleveland ordered Rams mlinger committed to Northern hospital for treatment. He caused minor disturbances at the jail overnight and briefly braced against the cell door at morning checkout.
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A. Noon
FW. A. Brown
Wenie
Henry Rammliger
GC. J. Cleveland
Rams Minger
Lugane Giddings
Mroself
Compromise Tax Plan Reported By Legislature Conference
A Minnesota legislative conference committee reports a compromise constitutional amendment bill after rejecting several radical changes. The substitute adds a registry fee on mortgages and trims local improvement levies while proposing options for franchise taxes or corporate earnings taxes and a general income tax above $1,000. The senate adopted the report. the house action followed, signaling the extra session could end next week.
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Associatee Press
St. Paul, Minn
Senate
House
Oshkosh Y M C A Plans Summer Baseball and Tennis Leagues
The Oshkosh Y M C A outlines plans for outdoor athletics this summer including a city baseball league and a city tennis league. tennis courts on Algoma street will be improved and a circular running track will serve gymnastics training. Combination Park may host baseball games and representatives are urged to register teams at the association office.
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Oshkoah Young, Meb
Christian
Tlon
Athi
P. Luce
Moyers
Odd Fellows
Algoma Street
Luce
Association
Index of Today's Paper General Telegraphic News and Local items
The page lists varied items from Oshkosh and Fond du Lac fields including city notes on water quality at Lake Winnebago and discussions on future mayoral candidates in Oshkosh. It covers church buildings, furniture men meetings, and a brief hemaskhat Savemills reference with Oshkosh notes. It notes markets and telegraphic reports, social notices, and a feature on North Park improvements.
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Jean City
Oshkesh
Ft Us
Fond de Lac
Lake Winachaxco
Hemaskhat Savemills
Oshkook
New York News
Pace
Xerwe
Mineceota
Wisconsin
Onbhush
Merlea
Winneback County
Kate Threon
Mileswaukee
New York
Man
Drona
Mery van Alens
France
Fotha
Philadelphia
Hanter
Common Connell
Strike Not Broken in Wisconsin River Mills
Special to The Northwestern from Appleton March 3. Contrary to morning papers reports that the pauper mills strike backbone was broken in the Wisconsin river district, William Hamilton national organizer says by telephone that not a wheel is turning. Every man is still out, Whiting has asked for a conference with executive union members and the men are in session. result uncertain but expected favorable to union men.
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Northwestern
Appleton
Wis
Wisconsin River District
William Hamilton
Alye
Wisconsin River Mills
Whiting
Spelling Contest Controversy at Fourth Ward School
Principal Kirk Spoor objects to last night's Northwestern report on the Fourth ward spelling contest at Second ward. Clarence Benis spelled parsimony then par after a split moment, winning the contest amid confusion over hearing the final cue and the crowd's reaction.
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Kirk Spoor
Second Ward
Fourth Ward
Northwestern
Heanya
Dale Achoo
Clarence Benis
Lewis
Clarence
Mr. Lewis
Inter-Urban Accident Delays City Traction Car
A Winnebago Traction inter-urban car was delayed after an accident at Main and West Liv ing streets. The car leaving High street at nine struck the corner, the switch bar moved back, rear trucks started, and the car wedged betweencanvas and back into shape, with passengers aboard but no injuries reported. The crew notes the corner is notoriously slow to navigate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnebago Traction Company
Main
West Living
High Street
Irving
Winds Delay Oshkosh Yacht Regatta And Crowd Hits Sunday Services
The Oshkosh Ice Yacht Club pennant regatta was postponed from ten this morning to this afternoon due to light winds. The Gospel team from Lawrence University will conduct Sunday services at 3:00 pm in the YMCA gym to accommodate the crowd.
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Oshkosh
Oshkosh Ice Yacht Club
Lawrence University
Builders’ and Trades’ Exchange
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Ethel Forntee
Vingnost Arsenal
Kipling
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M’cormick
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Nottom
Seau-Cevedsalal
Hill
York
Perria
Building and Loan
Walthour
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Northern Hospital
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