Inquest Opens in Berdick Murder Case
The Buffalo inquest into Edwin L. Berdick's death began before Judge Murphy with limited attendance. Dr. Howland testified the death was murder not self-inflicted, describing wounds, blood on the floor, a wrapped head, and moved body. Witnesses noted a window, curtains, and a quilt around the victim on a couch.
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Associated Press
Buffalo
Edwin L. Berdick
Murphy
Trrsl
Mrx
Seth T. Paine
Migs Barrett
Dr. Marcy
Burdick
Dr. Howland
Mrs Pull
Meyer
Reid
John W. Holmlund
Howland
Mr. Cleveland
Cleveland
Bulli
Marey
Philadelphia
George Hansey
Catherine Danze
Howey
Distriet
French academician dies in Paris March report
A Paris dispatch reports the death of a noted French academician. The obituary notes his role with the Dramatic Circle and his membership in the French Academy, reflecting on his contributions to letters and theatre.
Fire at Fond du Lac Factory. early damages noted
Fond du Lac Wis March 14 The shirt and overall factory burned this morning. A lone man was injured but insured for ten thousand dollars. Eighty female workers escaped unharmed. Fire started in the top story probable from a spark and spread rapidly. Water damage to stock was enormous and the building remains salvageable for quick rebuild. Firemen were slow to respond as horses were being exercised.
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Fond du Lac
Wis
Board of Education
Washington
Fifth Ward
Nina May Shaw
Eduard Flynn
Plantiff
Flynn
Juneau Street
Michael Dorhan
Waupun
Carrie Cowles
Jacob Schneider
Mrs. Cowles
Albert Zehmy
United States Regular Army
Sheboygan
Green Bay
George Colborn
North Fond du Lac
Colborn
Justice Day Improves to Comfort, Reports Say
Washington March 14 Justice Day remained in a gradually improving condition this afternoon with no materialsymptoms. Dr Hardin reported a fairly good night and encouraging morning bulletin. Beriah Wilkins Washington Post owner showed marked improvement after several days of paralysis and kidney trouble. Justice Barden not worse and somewhat better. Benedict Fischler Encaustic Tilting Co president in frail health after paralytic attack.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Justice Day
Hardin
Justice Das
Sustice Das
NEW York Capitalist
New York
Benedict Fischler
Encaurtic Tiling Je Company
Liberty in America sparks Lily White party concerns
At the Patria Club Rev. Dr. George C. Lorimer warned that the negro question nears crisis. He linked Lincoln’s emancipation to white voters and predicted a coming Lily White party fight in both North and South. He warned of nationwide antagonism and suffering if the colored vote gains decisive power.
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Associated Presa
New York
Patria Club
George C. Lorimer
Madison Avenue
Four Die, Four Missing In Mine Flood At Tron Mountain
Four men are dead and four others missing after a flood rushed through an old flooded level in the Mille mining area. Twelve miners were at work in the fourth level. four escaped as rescue efforts recover one body, that of Henry Jaeger.
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Tron Mountain
Milch
Mille Ming
Henry Jaeger
Wallace Williams
John Davey
John Richards
Spooner Praises Morgan On Panama Canal Accord
Washington March 14 In executive session the senate heard Senator Spooner defend the Panama canal treaty praising Senator Morgan's knowledge of interoceanic questions. He argued the canal project would soon have broad public approval and that the Panama Canal Co possessed valid rights to transfer property. The president returned William Plimley’s nomination for assistant treasurer of the United States in New York for further consideration after a senate request.
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Associated Press
Washington, D
Senate
Spooner
Berator Morgan
Senator Morgan
Mr. Morgan
Ist
United States
Knox
Panama Canal Company
Sunepicos
White House
Two Bank Forgery Suspects Sought After Salida Heist
In Salida Colorado on March 14 employees from Hirst National and Salida State banks pursued two men who forged checks totaling 33 300. A confederate aided telephonically, and two men named Mendenhall and Mine Farrell were later apprehended as investigators search for the third conspirator in Salida.
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Associated Press
Salida
Col
Hirst National
Winchestera
Bartnesa
Banka
Mendenhall
Mine- Fariand
Short Time Schedule at Thilmany Mill Adds Sunday Off
Appleton Wis March 14 Special to The Northwestern The Thilmany Paper Co Kaukauna mill grants employees a short time schedule with Sunday night and Sunday off from work. Change begins tonight marking first no Saturday night work since the shorter hours agitation began in the Fox river valley last December.
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Northwestern
Appleton
Wis
Thilmany Paper Company
Kaukauna
Fox River Valley
Thimany
Congregational Church
Alex Zenler
Devil's Lake
Oshkosh
Fond du Lac
Berlin
Monteiro
Portage
Baraboo
Wrights American Record in Philadelphia Biography
Philadelphia report recalls Witaker Wright once active in 15 years ago financial circles here. He lived in elegance at Haverford from 1837 to 1891, rented an office in the Merchants Exchange, brokered cotton grain and petroleum, and joined dubious get rich quick schemes before vanishing in 1891.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Witaker Wright
London and Globe Finance Corporation
London
Wright
Haverford
Merchants’ Exchange
The
Stock Exchange
Stocky Exchange
Fair Prospects Bright for St Louis Fair
The St Louis fair shows improved prospects due to active American commissioners in Europe. London reports say great English French Polish missions will be represented along with key Pacific and Indian Ocean nations. Exhibits will allow Americans and visitors to view Asia and Australia in miniature, highlighting resources. Governor Francia and officials promoted the exposition in the East.
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Asnocaid Press
New York
St. Louis
Europe
London
The
Tribune
England
France
Poland
Pacific
Indian Oceans
Asia
Australia
Francia
Rash Shahaee
Sentig
Rai
Militia Tangle in Waterbury and Wabash Injunctions
Waterbury judge grants a temporary restraining order against the trolleymen and allied unions to prevent interference with the Connecticut Railway and Lighting Company operations. In St Louis, the Wabash Railway seeks access to letters and documents before next hearing as tensions rise over a looming strike.
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Associated Prom
Waterbury, Conn
Elmer
Connecticut Railway Land Lighting Company
Waterbury
Wreck on Rock Island Collision Near Dwight
The Golden State Limited derailed after a head on crash with westbound train No. 3 near Dwight Kansas, three miles west of Topeka, at 3 am. Engineer Love of the westbound train was killed, three crewmen and three passengers injured, limited train remained intact and resumed service later. A fog wreck in Toledo left Judge Wall dead and injures two others, with three Hocking Valley freight engines demolished.
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Kanes City
Golden State Limited
Rock Island
Kansas City
Dwight
Topeka
West Pound
Love
Limited
Toledo
Ohio
Sy Litchman Judge Wall
Columbus
Abraham Cook
East Toledo
Realistic Onstage Gun Accident Shocks Fond du Lac
A dramatic scene in Under Two Pings ends with leading lady Miss Schroeder injured when a soldier from Company E fires a rifle during a cue. She raises her arm to block the shot but is burned about the head as smoke clears, propelling a dangerous miscue in the Franklin Stock company production.
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Northwestern
Milwaukee
Wis
Wisconsin
Fond du Lac
Franklin Stock Company
Misa Lile Schroeder
Company E
Miss Schroeder
Miss Roosevelt Leaves for Porto Rico Visit
Miss Alice Roosevelt daughter of the president sails for Porto Rico at noon today to be hosted by Miss Elizabeth Hunt daughter of Governor Hunt in San Juan accompanied only by her maid.
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Stinn
Porto-Ricn
Associated Frees
New York
Alice Roosevelt
Porto Rico
Elizabeth Hunt
Governor Hunt
Minn Feconer Eity
Ames Former Mayor Drifts Back to New Charge Probe
Former Minneapolis mayor Dr. Ames departed Manceatar New Hampshire on a voluntary return to face new charges. His wife Mrs. Ames and their daughter reportedly accompanied him as authorities prepared to question him about alleged recent offenses.
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Apapcinted Press
Manceatar
N. H
Dr. Ames
Minneapolis
Ames
UN Sf
Southampton Welcomes Home Chamberlains in Empire Cheer
Royal welcome at Southampton as Colonial Secretary Chamberlain and Mrs. Chamberlain arrive from South Africa. City decorates ships and streets, with crowds cheering and a formal reception at Hortley Hall. Chamberlain urges measured expectations of South Africa’s future role in the empire.
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Associated Presa
London
Southampton
Britain
Chamberlain
South Africa
Hner Norman
Southampton Water
Mrs Chamberlain
Selborne
Admiralty
Poon
Mr. Chamberlain
Premier Balfour
Waterloo Railway Station
Mrs. Chamberlain
Birmingham
Normax
Solent
Royal Coromision
St. Louis Exposition
Rome
Cardinal Gotto
The
Propaganda
Monsignor
Veccia
Father Murphy
Tecumseh
Neb
Thomas Bonacum
Lincoln
Marinetee Woman Dies After Stroke in Menominee
Special to The Northwestern Milwaukee reports E L Parmenter fifty seven died this morning from a stroke suffered last December. She was a prominent Menominee figure and long served as president of the W C T G of the upper peninsula for four years. Father Frank Goemans Dies in Delta after illness. born April 1872 at De Pere and raised on a local farm before joining Servite order in 1893.
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Northwestern
Milwaukee
Wis
Wisconsin
Menominee
Mich
E. L. Parmenter
Upper Peninsula
Priest
de Pere
Frank Goémans
Delta
Col
Father Goemans
The
Servite Fathers
Granville
Tabor Theater Saved in Court Settlement
In Denver on March 14 a receivership avoidance decree favored Marie Singer Bigger granting her a half interest in the Broadway and Tabor Grand theater leases. Peter McCourt appeals to the U S Circuit Court of Appeals on behalf of the Colorado Amusement Company Mira. Bigger claims as heir to the late William H. Bush. Management stays with Peter McCourt.
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Associated Press
Denver
Col
Broadway
Tabor
Marie Singer Bigger
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Peter McCourt
Colorado Amusement Company
Mira
Bigger
William H. Bush
Natiner
Mr. McCourt
Bush
Revolutionists Win in Curacao Battle Near Core
Willemstad March 14 reports say revolutionists claim a complete defeat of government forces in a recent battle near Core. No further details on forces, dates, or casualties are provided in surviving text.
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Associated Press
Willemstad
Island
Curacoa
Core
Enterprising Alderman Edwards Backed for Mayor Nomination
A Northwestern reporter quotes J J Stevenson secretary of Williamson Libbey Lumber company praising Alderman R H Edwards for Mayor, predicting a Republican victory this spring. Stevenson endorses Edwards and notes labor support, while commending Edwards’ four years in Seventh Ward council and financial stewardship.
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John
R. H. Edwards
Leander Choate
Oahkosh
Edwards
Republican Party
J. J. Stevenson
Treacher
Willamson- Libbey Lumber Company
Seventh Ward
Stevenson
Williamson & Libbey Co
Williamson
Onas
Michigan City
Indiana
Oshkosh Breaks Even In Billiard Tournament Series
Oshkosh and Fond du Lac split Friday afternoon and evening matches at Curr Brothers billiard hall. Cary of Oshkosh defeated Helmond of Fond du Lac in a walkover, while Ives of Fond du Lac toppled Hooper of Oshkosh. Gould of Oshkosh beat Ruggies of Fond du Lac, Briggs of Oshkosh lost to Korrer of Fond du Lac, leaving 21 games remaining next week in Fond du Lac.
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Oshkosh
Crecit
Fond du Lac
Curr
Brothers’pilliard Hall
Main Street
Serae
Ford du Lac
IL. P. Cary
Ives
Hooper
Harry G. Gould
Ruggies
Gould
George Briggs
Korrer
Fond Du.ac
Briggs
Tondou Lac
Death of Mrs. Margaret Nelson in Oshkosh
Mrs. Margaret Nelson widow of John Nelson died Friday at 8 15 AM at 485 Ninth Street Oshkosh aged sixty seven. Born in Denmark she lived in Oshkosh thirty five years and was esteemed. Survived by daughters Miss Anne Nelson Miss Eleanor Nelson and sons John Nelson Victor Nelson all of Oshkosh. Funeral arrangements not complete but likely to be held soon.
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Irs
Margaret Nelson
John Nelson
Rorist
Ninth Street
Nelson
Dev Placed
Eixty
Denmark
Oshkosh
Anne Nelson
Eleanor Nelnor
Eona
Victor Nelson
Suit Over Insurance Policy After Suicide
In a circuit court session Judge Hume heard arguments in Rose Miller v Andrew Alter guardian Ida Lucille Miller over a life policy issued by the Catholic Order of Foresters. Miller died by suicide after naming his five year old daughter as beneficiary, opposing Rose Miller. The guardian contests the change, claiming the minor heir should receive the policy proceeds. The insurer asked for court funds to be paid in, excusing further action, with the case awaiting advisement.
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John Hume
F. C. Stetr
Ast
John Harrington
Rose Miller
Andrew 3Alter
Ida Lielle Siler
Iife Insurance
George P. Miller
Order of Foresters
Ida Lucille Miller
Wig
Normals Outclass Them In Neenah Basketball Meltdown
Normal school team faced a lopsided 29 to 4 rout as Neenah players dominated the game before the Normals quit on a technical umpire decision. The Neenah squad left the floor after the incident, while a prior meeting three weeks earlier had sparked controversy over fairness and field conditions.
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Company £ Basketball
Nee’ Nah
Fonton & Neenah
Neenah
Generous Donations to Ladle Benevolent Society
The Ladle Benevolent Society reports additional subscriptions since the last notice. Contributions include Mrs J M Ball 350, Mrs Nathan Paine 20, and Mrs W F Webster 5.
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The
Ladle” Benevolent Society
J. M. Ball
Nathan Paine
W. FL Webster
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