Telephone Rate Case Clash Over Federal Toll Increases
Madison argued before the Wisconsin Supreme Court as Attorney General Blaine seeks a permanent injunction to block new federal toll rates and halt collection. The United States argues the court lacks jurisdiction to review the rates while both sides press legal questions on war powers and state utility laws.
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Northwestern
Madison
Supreme Court
Blaine
Wisconsin Telephone Company
John J. Blaine
M. B. Oldrich
E. C. Mack
Miller, Mack & Fairchild
Milwaukee
Eugene S. Wilson
B. R. Goggins
United States
Oldrich
Congress
Mr. Olbrich
Telephone Company
Wisconsin Public Utility
Mack
Wisconsin Supreme Court
Wisconsin
Dors
Goggins
United States of America
Beloit Italians Seek Police Protection After Acquittal
Belief surrounds the acquittal of Mackhand feud suspect Cocivarra for the death of Galieno Coda. Italian community leaders request police protection after witnesses report threats to their lives and safety in Beloit.
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Beloit
United Precad
Carmello Cociorera
Nation
Galieno
Janes
Doings at the Peace Table Reported by AP
The supreme council plans to settle the German merchant ships food dispute by allowing payment through charged losses and German gold while promoting port, rail, and telegraph improvements in Austria and eastern Germany. An interand committee of four will study how AustroHungarian states can pay for food sent by the Allies.
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Associated Press
Supreme Council
Germany
Austria
General strike in Germany ends amid health threat in Berlin
Berlin ends general strike as labour federation votes to return to work Saturday after government concessions. Vote 40 to 5 supports resumption while fearing health and safety risks to the city. Amsterdam reports split on support, Teutons debate further actions. London notes many prisoners to be executed in Se fighting.
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Redfield to testify for League of Nations case
Milwaukee man J. Kittan, former vice president and manager of a local exchange bank, was arrested in Glens Falls New York on a charge of embezzling thousands of dollars and forging signatures. Police plan to return him to Milwaukee for further proceedings as Secretary of Commerce Fehrfeld pushes hard for action.
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League OF Nations
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Wis
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Tedoo
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Milo
Alsea
Americans Will Support British in Dispute Over Germany Debt
Paris reports the American commission backs the British stance on German reparations, arguing Germany must fund its debt after war while allowing its economy to recover. The Americans emphasize non discrimination in postwar trade per Wilson’s fourteen points and seek Belgian and French material preferences, with Hoover set to lead relief transport coordination.
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Supreme Economic Commission
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Wilson
Belgium
France
All's Well With the President On Board US
Report from March 5 cites President Wise addressing peace prospects and wartime efforts. Nearby, a ceremony featured autographed frames and a signed photograph given in appreciation to supporters including officers McCauley and Captain.
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Romilien
Tain McCauley
Ier Xin
Kerensky Stood for Law and Order, Says Francis
Ambassador David R. Francis testified before the Senate committee about Russia in 1916. He described Kerensky’s government as lawful and orderly, opposed Bolshevik upheaval, and said Lenin and Bolsheviks served German aims. Francis warned against recognizing the Bolsheviks and outlined tensions with the Allies.
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Tussia
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Russia
Japan
Francis Sid
Germany
Francis
Lenine
Francs
Kerensky
Hoover Named Relief Chief In Austria Rail System
The matter was placed in the hands of American army engineers detailed by General Pershing to direct relief work. Five new states in old Austria join to place railway stock management under Hoover. Italians lift blockade on Jugoslavia, with a commission to settle differences. Public relief limits curb Hoover’s approved US grain purchases to ten million dollars.
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Mr. Hoover
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Austria
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Jugo-Slava
Supree War Council
Austria-Hungary
Uoover
United States Grain Cor
Vienna distribution plan outlined with relief measures
Fragments indicate a distribution plan in Vienna with relief measures to be extended to other parts of the former empire. Details are sparse but emphasize wartime aid and systematic distribution to affected areas.
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Vienna
Old Empire
Martin Julian Dead In Brooklyn influenza claim
Martin Julian, once linked with world heavyweight champ James J. Jeffries era associate “Strystwor” and briefly tied to Mike Mentzer in vaudeville, died at his Brooklyn home after influenza. He had come to the United States from Australia about thirty years ago, met Fitzsimmons on the vaudeville circuit, and later married his former wife after Fitzgerald’s divorce.
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United Press
New York
Martin Julian
Tieb Fitzsimmons
James C. Corbett
Carson City
Brooklyn
Julian
United States
Australia
Mizsimmons
Mitzsimmons
Hs Fie
Rescued by Firemen After Chicago Blaze
United Press report notes members of several crews climbed down ladders to safety as a $25,000 fire menaced an apartment building housing May Wit me Hale Therap... The incident ended with residents being fed by firemen and rescued from the flames.
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United Press
Manslaughter Verdict In Cook Bradway Case
Norman Cook is found guilty of manslaughter in the killing of wealthy clubman William Bradway last summer. The trial notes his defense rest on a father protecting his daughter Norma. Cook faces one year to life under indeterminate sentence law as reporters reveal mixed reactions and newspaper extras.
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United Press
Chicago
Norman Cook
William A. Bradway
Kernten
Cook
Norma Cook
Brad
Bradwiry Noo
le Wied
J Normin Cook
Nutroady
Norma
Iaeter
Harvey
Hraudway
Mie
Smith Bradway
Daugheek
Yg. W. Smith
Cyldiel Evada
Wiliam E. Bradway
White J. Norman Cook
Wiliam
Bradway
Ter
Gunty
Coole
Nerima
Uscial
Tradiwin
Mia
Tery
Steamship Mexican Arrives From St Nazaire At Dock
The Steamship Mexican reached port from St Nazaire with many crew and passengers aboard. The vessel carried a mix of soldiers and civilians including officers and men of various regiments and batteries. Survivors and release details are unclear, with scattered references to military units and prisoners.
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ST. Nazaire
Assignment of German Colonies and International Highways
March 8 dispatch notes that the peace conference will not apportion German colonies until President Wilson returns. U S acceptance of a Armenia mandate is reported with Smyrna to Greece and Damascus to France. Britain likely to receive German East Africa and Kamerun. France gains Kamerun and Tanganyika portions. Mesopotamia and Palestine to Britain. Japan keeps northern German islands. Austria to administer south with Samoa via New Zealand. International railways and waterways debate hotspots the commission. Britain seeks open use, while the U S resists broad internationalization. Czecho Slovakia and Poles demand reciprocity.
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Two Marketing Bills Scheduled for Hearings Next Week
Two marketing bills introduced by C. J Winson and Speaker Young head for hearings Thursday at 2 p m before the assembly committee on agriculture. The measures are pivotal to the session with expected floor fights on equity and socialists, while the finance and highway topics linger for later votes as committees work through the rapid agenda.
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Madison
C. J Winson
Society of Equity
Young
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Assembly
Chackman Webster
Equity
Alent
Hey Joome
Judiciary Committee
Captain Packard Dies Sailor Noted Ship Master
Captain Packard a renowned ship master died today at Sturgeon Bay Wisconsin. The veteran mariner, known for decades at sea, was reported to have salted the Iskee Sifts wears in his later years.
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Associated Press
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Clearing House Condition and Bank Street Rampage Note
The document reports a worsening clearing house condition with banks and street rampages for the week. It notes an increase of 15 from last week and references legal requirements. The text is fragmented and lacks clear names or places but indicates economic strain and regulatory concerns.
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New York
Hesitation in Germany Trails Mays Sues in Conference
In a terse report from the General Unden and Washington commentary, readers are told of a contested stance involving Germany, calls for intervention, and a debate over a League of Nations. The document references educational, military, and political actors amid a polarized stance on postwar order.
Bolshevik Government Plans Nationwide Labor Law
Petrograd reports indicate Kusala's Bolshevik government is preparing a law to force all professionals and workers to contribute to the state. The measure would mobilize the professions and seize private enterprises as national property under the new order.
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Moeckholme
Kusala
Petrograd
Weather Forecast Notes Mild Temperatures Across Regions
The forecast reads unusually jumbled but indicates no major changes in temperatures. Across the Great Lakes and Mississippi Valley regions, readings suggest near normal conditions with periods of fair weather likely and no major storms expected.
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Great Lakes
Thousands of Harbor Workers Return to Work in NYC
Five thousand harbor workers in New York City returned to duties after a vote approving concessions by the railroad administration. Ferries and related craft resumed service. some wage increases exceeded the unions' request of 30 percent, and an eight hour day was granted.
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New York City
United Press
New York
Railroad Administration
Associated Press
Lane Harbor
James L. Hughey
Federal Department of Labor
Railway Administration
Dullak
Duluth
Minn
State Weights and Measures Commission
St. Luke City
Garfield
Americans Smelting and Refining Company
Buenos Aires
Girls Play Bandit in Madison Hold Up
State street resident Mrs. Pomeroy reported two girls accosted her on the way from a dance hall. By force they searched her, rifling stockings and purse in a bank-like intrusion. She was penniless but unharmed. arrests have been made.
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United Press
Madison
Peltel Mra
FE Fomeroy
State Street
Zionist Move Approved By War-Time Congress
A majority of the wartime Congress, including one senator from forty four states and 259 representatives, authorized the Zionist Organization of America to publicize support for establishing a national Jewish state in Palestine. The endorsement was announced by the Zionist group and approved by President White.
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