Treaty prospects dim as Senate stalls ratification efforts
The Senate debates Santo Domingo and a possible postponement of treaty consideration. Senator Cullom leads opposition to reading a Dominican affairs inquiry, while talks with the president and key figures suggest no immediate action. The session moves to executive as discussions continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Semator Cullom
Gay
Santa Do
Secretary of State
Secretary of the
Senate
Commodore Dillingham
Dawson
United States
Santo Domingo
AB. Cullom
Mr. Teller
Ohio River Flood Crest Expected Near Tevansville
The Onto river rising rapidly due to melting snows and rains reached thirty six feet in Tevansville Indiana on March 11. Floodwaters damaged low lands though little else reported. Crest predicted Friday at about thirty eight feet with no major damage anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Py Avenciated Press
Tevansville
Ind
The
Onto
Martial law ends in Rio de Janeiro after insurgent movement
A decree lifted martial law in Rio de Janeiro and surrounding areas, ending the state proclaimed on November 18 in response to an insurgent movement. The action signals a return to normal governance as authorities revoke emergency measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Rio Janeiro
Hts
Great Northern Changes Named Traffic Manager
Changes at the Great Northern announce FL Whitney will be general passenger traffic manager, succeeding the retired general trade manager FL Clarke. The shift follows Clarke’s retirement after eighteen months away from active duty, per official district notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Surkited Preas
Paul
Minn
Great Northern
FL Whitney
FL. Clarke
Altough
Great Northern Road
Menasha Baseball Team Sets Season Ahead of Opening
Menasha Wisconsin notes the local baseball club choosing its season roster and arranging pre season practice and exhibition games. Walter ElIiw Watertown joins as second base, Windorf from Sacred Heart joins as shortstop, and a fill in is sought for third base with players Pakaski Pleres and Meneau among others. The council approves ground improvements and fire ordinances while cement purchase is authorized. Mrs. Dora Amenson dies after paralytic stroke and funeral plans are discussed. Elks and other groups plan events amid town happenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petally
Northwestern
Nasha
Wis
Menasha Club
Neten
Stry Ic
Walter EL Iw Watertown
Windorf
Sacred Heart College
Wartertown
Elis
Vickels
Tuseherer
Pitche Meneau
Stadler
Pakaski
Pleres
Bent
P. Paklarki
Val M. Landgraf
George Miller
Appleton
Iron
Fox River
Cehkosh
Henry Smith
York
An Jones
Mary's Hospital
Oshevering
Dora Amenson
Walley
Tayco Street
de Dene Clon
T. M
William Brown
Oan
Elks
Mooff
Balleuts
Chisago
Fred W. Jones
Company of Chicago
The
Elk
Chadwicks Meet In a Chilly Farewell Visit
Mrs Chadwick and her husband Dr Chadwick met briefly during a farewell visit at the county jail. She selected personal property exempt from creditors, while trustee Loeser challenged many choices. A short, emotional parting ended with her departure to the car for return to jail.
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Associated Prees
Cleveland
Ohio
Mareh i
Chadwick
Wne
United Suates
Loeser
Tayter
Federal Court
Jas
New York
Dr. Chadwick
Chadavick
Nathan Loeser
Mhadwielk
Dr. Chad
WEDDING AT FOND DU LAC AND LEGAL CASE UPDATES
A quiet wedding at 71 Cherry street Fond du Lac united Mrs. Allee M. Armstrong and Rev. Herbert William Marwood with De. WW. J. Benjamin officiating and Miss Bessie Marie Mayham as bridesmaid. In Fond du Lac court, Marcus Sterr versus C H Tennant et al. saw a motion for non suit granted for false imprisonment. Eli Hirte versus Eastern Wisconsin Railway and Light Co. seeks 16000 for injuries from a car incident on Sept 21, 1903. trial opens with Husting and Husting for plaintiff and Maurice McKenna for defendant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pond du Tar
Wis
Allee M. Armstrong
Herbert William Marwood
Cherry Street
Ollock
WW. J. Benjamin
Appleton
Lohengrin
He Wit Court
Marcus Sterr
C. H. Tennant
H. C. Curtis
T Hornby
Sterr O
Eli Hirte
Eastern Wisconsin Railway & Light Company
North Fond du Lac
Hirte
Husting & Husting Appear
Maurice McKenna
Succes s or to Kuropatkin replaces General Kuropatkin
The Associated Press reports from St. Petersburg that Emperor Nicholas has approved the council of war’s decision to replace General Kuropatkin with Grand Duke Nicholas Nikolayevich as commander to end army rivalries. General Seukhomliff becomes chief of staff amid rumors of renewed fighting and Lt General Linейvitch reportedly scoring a success against Nogl near Tiepusa as Oyama presses the pursuit.
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Associated Press
St. Petersburg
Nicholas
Council of War
Nicholas Nicholsievitch
Kuropatkin
Br. Pétersburg
Seukhomlsff
Linevitch
Nogl
Tiepusa
Oyama
Opposition to Parcels Post Gains at Retail Dealers Meet
The National Retail Warehouse Dealers convention in Minneapolis on March 16 renewed opposition to the parcels post and backed reducing first class mail from two cents to one cent per ounce. Delegates argued the change would benefit the public but the parcels post would raise government costs and favor mall order houses over small dealers. The next convention will be in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Prese
Minneapolis
Minn
National
Retail Boardware Dealers
Par Post
Chicago
Jefferson Davis Letter Found In Pierce Family Papers
A nephew of President Franklin Pierce discovers an autograph Jefferson Davis letter addressed to Pierce. Dated January 30 1800, the note laments a gloomy outlook and pledges to uphold the government while maintaining faith with Miaslaxinp and her fortunes as they are shaped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Willsboro
Franklin Pierce
Jefferson Davis
Pierce
Dayia
Senate Chamber
Miaslaxinp
Nominations To Senate From Various States
Nominations announced from Washington DC include names tied to multiple states. The misspelled list mentions associate justice positions and a Pennsylvania connection, with references to Arizona and other jurisdictions. The fragmentary notice suggests formal Senate nominations and party affiliations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Assoelmaat Privasy
Washington, DC
Marei
Ales Auretia
Parke
Ube Cupreme
Arizona
John 4. Cibolo Artorieusfubn
W. Donkie
Penugylvanii
Peace prospects seen as Russian loan delayed
A Paris report notes the postponement of Russia’s loan till ten days, with French financiers showing reluctance to fund more while war doubts persist. Officials in St Petersburg say the delay could influence peace, as pressure from France shapes the path to resolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Pete
Ministry of Tans Vot Wissid
Paris
London
Mateh
Emmet
Russia
Serlbere
France
Ady Fuing
Tard Roeithschild
Wisconsin declines Lawls and Lark exhibit at Portland show
Madison March 15 Wisconsin will make no exhibit at the Laws and Lark exposition in Portland Oregon. The assembly reversed a 49 to 47 vote passing a bill for an appropriation and then killed the measure by 48 to 40. The bill to grant official printing to The Milwaukee Free Press was killed in the senate 18 to 14. Senator Kreutzer argued against government by commissions preferring departments with an executive head and a budget system. Senator McGillvray defended the commissions. The anti-exhibit snake-charmer bill and the wage exemption cut from 60 to 20 were discussed in the assembly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wis
Portland
Oregon
Milwaukee Free Press
Senate
Free Press
State Board of Printing Commissioners
Kreutzer
Kreutner
Stong
McGillvray
Boe Kroutner
Assembly
Assault Charge Next After Elopement Case
Ken Thunswick reports a former Bisthodist minister Cordova faced trial after a conviction for injuring his wife during an elopement attempt with Julia Bowne. He was charged with assault and battery for striking and shoving his wife as she tried to stop the elopement. The maximum penalty in New Jersey for assault is ten years imprisonment.
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Associated Preas
Ken Thunswick
N. J
Julia Bowne
Xinge FB
Cordova
New Jersry
Railroad Lots Deeded for Wisconsin Shine Site
Milwaukee March 15 special from Green Bay notes the Cady Land company deeded to the Northwestern Railway two lots on the south side. Rumor says the property with recently purchased lots will host a showroom connected to the Manitowoc Gillett extension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwestern
Milwaukee
Wis
Wisconsin
Green Bay
Cady Land Company
Northwestern Railway
Shone
Manitowoc-Gillett
Paper prices cut by Wisconsin mills in push to curb demand
A Journal Special from Appleton reports that after an independent Fond du Lac price cut, the Plover Paper Company and the Wisconsin River Pulp and Paper Company, both owned by George Whiting of the General Paper company, have lowered print paper prices by ten percent amid softer demand than supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wey Associated Press
Milwaukee
Wia
Appleton
Wis
Fond du Lac
Plover Paper Company
Wisconsin River Pulp and Paper Company
George Whiting
General Paper Company
Keystone Board Delays Death Sentences in Grayson Edwards Case
Harrisburg reports the Pennsylvania Board of Pardons continued action on the Greason Edwards murder case. Samuel Greaton, colored, and Mrs Kate Edwards face death sentences for the 1981 Johns murder in Berks County. The board reprieved Greason after evidence claimed his innocence, while Edwards seeks a new trial and possible commutation. The pardon board remains active as Berks County prepares for further judicial steps.
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Pri
Harrisburg
Dia Supreme Court
Sionuel Greaton
John Fealchards
Berk
Kate Mauchhe
Aleys
Supreme Court
Derks Cowntg Court
Ang Mra
Edwards
Greon
Board of Patrons
Greason
Rumors Swirl Over Gubernatorial Seat Contested in Denver
In a tense Denver press of March 11, delegates in the joint legislative convention face a tight vote to determine whether Gov. Alva Adams remains in office or retreats from power to Lt. Gov. McDowell. Peabody faction plans a resignation swap. several Republicans reportedly refuse to back Peabody under any terms. The adjournment research aims to realign support and avert a protracted contest.
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Associated Press
Denver
Adams
Alva Adams
Jaiwnes
Peabody
McDowall
Japanese guardship seizes American steamer Tacoma
The American steamer Tacoma, 2,812 tons, owned by Northwestern Commercial Steamship of Seattle, sailing from Seattle January 6 with a cargo of barrel beet for Viadivestock and ostensibly bound for Shanghai, was seized by a Japanese guardship yesterday near ice north of Hokkaido. The Tacoma was first reported resting in ice before being picked up by Japanese ships. In Portland, the British steamer Ras Elba finished loading hay and oats for Tsingtau, China, with doubts about the forage’s use for Russian forces and potential shipment to a German port or directly to a Japanese port.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Tokin
Tacome
Crcoma
Northwestern Commercial Steamship Company
Seattle
Shanghai
Tacoma
Hokkaido
Ising Inwalt
Porland
Ras Elba
Singtau
China
Tsingiao
Senator Bacon Improves After Speaking Fitful Session
Washington March 15 Senator Bacon, who collapsed yesterday while delivering a speech in the Senate, showed marked improvement today. His physician ordered absolute quiet for a day or two, and Dr Morgan said the failure was due to overwork, not gastritis as initially believed.
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Associated Prows
Washington, D. C
Bacon
Senate
Morgan
Heacon
Trial Set For Miss Patterson In Caesar Young Murder
New York on March 18 Miss Patterson faces a second trial for the murder of Caesar Young the wealthy bookmaker The district attorney announced the trial could begin April 10 A previous jury was discharged due to illness and another failed to reach a verdict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Nominations Confirmed for Brigadier Generals and Navy Promotions
Washington March 16 The Senate in executive session confirmed the nominations of all officers named to be brigadier generals on the retired list and approved further promotions in the navy and marine corps as reported by Associated Press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Senate
Peasion
Navy
Marine Corps
Supplies Running Short From Zion City Crisis
Milwaukee dispatch reports Zion City faces shortages of all kinds as supplies run down. Men’s athletic wear is exhausted, flour and meat are scarce, and residents must choose between going shirtless or buying necessities in Waukegan or Kenosha, defying Dowla.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Preas
Milwaukee
Wis
Waukegan
Ill
Zion City
Kenosha
Separate Consular System Moves Norway Toward Sovereign Service
In Christiana on March 16 the new premier P. C. Micheleen outlined government aims to stabilize the constitutional framework and establish a separate consular service for Sweden and Norway to preserve Norway’s sovereignty and an independent kingdom.
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Associated Press
Chriatiana
P. C. Micheleen
Storting
Sweden
Norway
Colonel Burke Dies At Home From Pneumonia Near Ottawa
Col M J Burke United States consul here died today of pneumonia. A native of the county near Ottawa he went to the states early and engaged at work. His last journalistic work was with The Chicago Times Océ. He was forty years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Thomas
M. J. Burke
Preumonia
Ottawa
Chicago
Robber Intervenes at Oxford Junction Station
Sioux City reports a highwayman tried to hold up Rock Teland station agent Clifford Brown at Oxford Junction. Brown barred the gunman, detained him until police arrived, and the suspect was arrested. In Davenport, burglars hit Durant and Greckton on the Rock Jeland road, stealing mail from the two towns and three rural routes. detectives opened the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Sioux City
Rock Teland
Oxford Junction
Clifford Brown
Brown
Davenport
Durant
Greckton
Rock Jeland
State Factory Scheme Hit By Peoria Leader
March 15. Qeirt Meh head of the Peoria cardiage emn company declares plans to establish astute manufacturey vinta modeled after the Minesola phin. He warns bills passed by the Titnuis lewiskieure will harm twine manufacturers by pushing prices below market, risking losses for major producers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Peoria
Qeirt- Meh
Peoria Cardiage
Emn
Pany
Mnus
Chief Brown's Long Chase Ends With Capture Near Michigan
Neenah Wis March 15 Chief Brown led an extended pursuit for Fred Livingston, linked to the Spielbauer hotel robbery in January. Despite multiple sightings, Livingston evaded capture until a northern Michigan lead prompted a trip to Ashland and a final cornering. Michigan surrender remains possible, delaying trial.
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Neenah
Wis
Pative Brown
Upper Michigan
Fred Livingston
Spielbauer
Tits City
Michigan
Deloaer Robery
Haseen
Livingstone
Ashkosh
Brown
Applelay
Mater
Ve Pere
Green Tiiy
Green i
Ranefall
Michiean
T.lyvingstone
Sui
Wisconsin
Tenernal King
Arnery
Misa Helen Kindall Ha
Manitawoc
Paul Trowan
North Makot
Louis Herslaer Jr
Willian Nash
Unis
Bankruptcy filings reveal debts across Fond du Lac and Neenah
Michael Farley of North Bundatu Tare files for bankruptcy with 1342 owed to creditors including saloons. Exemptions claim 28. wages due to March. First creditor meeting set for March 4 at 2 pm. James Hembry and Curtis Acker declared bankrupt. involuntary proceeding started by creditors. assets scheduled around 1200. Creditors include Bemis Hooper Kayes, Ives, Neenah Cold Storage, M Lapidus Co, and A Shannon Co with amounts not fully stated. First meeting at 3 pm on March 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Farley
Chicago and Northweatern Raillroad
North Bundatu
Kha
Banikruptes
Alureda
Fond du Lac
North Fond du Lae
Kaukauna
Antigomon
James Hembry
Neenah
Curtis Acker
Acker
Forward Ag
Odbrosh
Bemis-Hooper-Kayes Company
FL B. Ives
George Schmidt
Charles Paschen
Neenah Cold Storage Company
Applicton
M. Lapidus & Co
A. Shannon & Co
Deadlock Unbroken In Missouri Senate Ballot
Jefferson City Mo March 16 The joint balloting for United States senator remained deadlocked with the first vote counting Spencer 62 Cockrell 71 Pettijohn 16 Barthot 2 NetHringham 2, total 153 votes toward the 77 needed for choice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson City
Spencer
Cockrell
Pettijohn
Barthodt
Nethringham
Plague Status Improves Amid Rescue at Pisagua
The Associated Press reports that plague conditions are improving with the arrival of rerum and other new materials. A Herald correspondent in Pisagua, Chile, notes one patient attempted suicide by jumping into the sea but was saved and later recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Rerum
Cable
the Herald
Pisagua
Chile
Storm lashes coasts as many disasters feared
Weather across Ireland and Britain brings high winds and telegraph cuts. Ships wrecked or driven ashore near Queenstown and Cornwall. rescue stations busy while crews face loss of life. Royal departure delayed as storms hinder Lisbon visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trish
Ireland
United Kingdom
Loandon
Queen Alexandra
Princess Victoria
Portsmouth
Lisbon
Portugal
Wits
Lomerra
Khyber
Melbourne
Australia
Queenstown
Urenstown
Portland
Wray Castle
Lagemann Burke Wedding Ties North Fond du Lac to Omro
Wim Lagemann of North Fond du Lac marries Misa Mayme Burke of this city on Tuesday March 7 in New London with Rev. Keaten officiating. The groom, a Chicago and Northwestern conductor, and the bride, long employed at S Heymann Co., proceed to begin married life. the groom’s brother and family attend. Meanwhile a New London hospital patient from a recent wreck endures a mangled arm, likely requiring amputation, with recovery expected over five weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wim Lagemann
North Fond du Lac
Misa Mayme Burke
New London
Keaten
New London Hospital
Chicago & Northwestern
Margabeth Lagemann
Fond du Tac
John Burke
Omro
S. Heymann Company
Lagemann
I. M. Brown
Hazelet Lagemann
Fond du Lac
Centenarian Mary Mahoney Dies in La Crosse at 100
La Crosse Wisconsin March 15 Miss Mary Mahoney aged 100 a pioneer of Wisconsin and resident of La Crosse since territorial days is dead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sociaird Press
la Crosse
Wis
Mary Mahoney
Wisconsin
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