Double Tragedy at Wautoma Today
A string of brutal domestic and mining accidents darkens headlines. L J Gramse shot his wife and then killed himself after years of tension. in Berlin Wisconsin a man also killed his wife, wounded a child, and took his own life, while other brief items report mine explosions, a sensational self-inflicted death in Iowa City, and a Pueblo shooting.
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Berlin
Wis
Wantonia
L. J. Gramse
Gramse
Gramee
Seth
Elio
W. Phelps
Chicago Board of Trade
Pasadena
Associated Press
Towa City
Towa
Jacob Brum
St. Louis
John Noonan
Fourth District
Pueblo
Col
Charles F. Bishop
Lousteaus
J. H. Turner
Chinese restaurant venture in Oshkosh by Toy and partner
Charlie Toy, a local laundryman, and a St Paul partner plan to open an Oshkosh Chinese and American style restaurant. They have nearly closed the Delmonico restaurant purchase at 1 Main Street and will hire an expert Chinese cook from St Paul. The menu will split Chinese and American dishes, with Chinese furnishings and two dining formats to attract summer visitors and merchants.
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Cook
Oshkosh ii
Charlie Toy
Natore
Church Street
St. Paul
Charlie Tou Hie
Delmonico Rage
Main Street
Charlie
Chariie Toy
San Francisco
Aidle
Florida Bank Fails at Jacksonville under Comptroller Action
The First National Bank of Florida in Jacksonville was closed by the comptroller after an insolvency finding from National Bank Examiner Charles H. Hanna. Receiver J. W. Norvell appointed. The bank’s losses wiped out capital and surplus, with deficiencies in assets tied to phosphate and lumber mill machinery, insurance policies, and real estate. Liabilities listed at $375,182. In other brief news, Harry ONeill was taken by ambulance to St Mary’s Hospital from his home on Wadwen Street.
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Associated
Weshington
D. C
First National Bank of Florida
Jacksonville
Fla
National Bank
Charles H. Hanna
J. W. Norvell
Ank
Treasury Department
Harry O'Neill
Bt. Mary's Hospital
Wudwen Street
Chinese reformer aims to set Kwung Heul emperor in exile
New York whispers of a Chinese reform movement led by Kung Yu Wat, ex Taungu Yamen member, who plans to base operations in America through Bow Wong Wai to spread influence. Secret agents report his campaign to establish propaganda offices in the United States and Europe with educated Chinese leaders.
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Associated Press
New York
San Francisco
China
America
Kung Yu Wat
Taungu Yamen
Bow Wong Wai
Society For the Protection of the Emperor
Kwang Heul
Kang Yu Wai
Europe
Toledo Plant Boiler Explosion Kills One Injures Two
Toledo Ohio reports a boiler explosion at the Republic Iron and Steel plant near the Toledo River destroys part of the mill. One man John Thompson water tender 41 dead. Injured Melvin Updegratt 39 burned and crushed and Henry Fust 55 burned and crushed. Property damage estimated at 40 000. Dynamite thawing accident near Grand Rapids Wisconsin near death for Thomas Young Wex and Archie St Louis critical after a blast at Port Edwards paper mill.
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Associated Press
Toledo
Republicaron and Steel Company
John Thompson
Findlay
Melvin Updegratt
Nright
Henry Fust
Milwaukee
Wis
Grandapis
Thomas Young Wex
Death’s Door
Archie St. Louis
Port Edwarda
Death of R W Holmes Oshkosh Pioneer
Robert W Holmes longtime Oshkosh resident and early Winnebago County settler dies at 85 after a lingering illness. Born March 7 1819 in Clarkson New York he helped build Oshkosh first saw mill and served on town board school board and as park commissioner. Survived by two daughters Mrs George McLaughtin and Mrs Peter Schomer and son N C Holmes with eighteen grandchildren and five great grandchildren funeral Thursday at 2 pm from 465 Thirteenth Street Rev Edward H Smith to officiate with Miss Schmidt singers interment Ellenwood Cemetery.
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Robert W. Holmes
Thirteenth Street
Oshkosh
Winnebago County
Robert Wilson Holmes
Clarkson
Munroe County
New York
Conrad
Elizabeth (Hoy) Holmes
Wisconsin
McHenry County
Iinois
George McLaughtin
Peter Schomer
N.C. Holmes
Antigo
Mra
Frank A. Leach
Mr. Holmes
Winnebago Pioneers’ Association
Holmes
Edward H. Smith
Schmidt
Ellenwood
Iron Situation Abroad Brightens for European Steel Trade
New York reports a strengthening European iron and steel position. German factories, once aggressive exporters, now have full orders for near deliveries and refuse new orders with tight deadlines. Prices have risen, and the continent shows a sustained upward trend since the year began, signaling stronger materials for American buyers.
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Associated Press
New York
London
the Tribune
Miss Taylor Denied Mandamus to Restore War Dept Post
Washington March 16 The district supreme court dismissed Rebecca J. Taylor's petition to compel the secretary of war to restore her to a clerical War Department post She may appeal to the court of appeals after her dismissal for published criticisms of the administration's Philippine policy
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Washington,d. C
District Supreme Court
Rebecca J. Taylor
Secretary of War
War Department
Court of Appeals
Philippias
Lhacuaryy
President Roosevelt to skip Oshkosh visit as itinerary fixed
Senator Quarles presented invitations for Oshkosh and other Wisconsin cities to President Roosevelt who declined to alter his itinerary. He will stop half an hour at Waukesha on the Madison to Milwaukee leg, then proceed to La Crosse and continue to Milwaukee.
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Washington, D. C
Senator Quarles
Roosevelt
Oshkosh
Waukesha
Madison
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Chicago
Waukeshap
Cream City
la Crosse
Quarles
Marinette
Janesville
Green Bay
Cooper
New York
Kascine
H. C. Stevens
Gibbons and the Czar Cardinal Comments on Manifesto
Cardinal Gibbons discusses the czars manifesto calling it perhaps the most unexpected and significant movement of the twentieth century. He expresses apprehension yet hopes for beneficial features and a role for Jews in radical changes, noting powerful authorities in Russia.
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Baltimore
Cardinal Gibbons
Husula
Crucial Test of Levees Near Memphis Flood Peak Expected
River gauges show the Mississippi at Memphis rising to an unprecedented 39.1 feet with 40 feet expected as the flood threatens North Memphis and nearby towns. Hundreds abandon homes along Wolf River while rail lines and streetcar service halt. New Orleans reports a stable 19.9 feet as favorable winds aid drainage and temporary levees harden despite sensational rumors.
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Ammociated Press
Washington, D. C
Ohio River
Cairo
Memphia
Memphis
New Orleans
Tenn
Weather Bureau
Wolf River
Holly Bush
Dyersville
Mississippi
Gulf
Canal Street
French Quarter
Baton Rouge
Engagement of F C Shattuck and Miss Lodwick Broken
Neenah March 16 engagement of wealthy young man F C Shattuck to Miss Libbey Lodwick, a Neenah High School English teacher, is broken. Shattuck confirms truth, citing no details, while both are noted as prominent in the Twin Cities social and business life.
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Neenah-Menasha
F.C. Shattuck
Libbey Lodwick
Neenah High School
Mr. Shattuck
Lo@wick
Shattuck
Kimberly and Clark Company
Miss Lodwick
Twin Cities
Lodwick
Millonaire
Kimberly-Clark Company
Boys’ Brigade
First Presbyterian Church
W. J. Lissack
Wisconsin
Gehring
Cass
Lissack
Paper Makers’ Union
Casino Hall
Third Ward Relief Society
Hunt
Z. S. Edwards
Chicago
Jasperson’s Hall
George Kenglund
van Street
Neenah
James Brown
Keaglund
Brown
Keak
Milwaukee
Elia Teapert
Appleton
Palm Girden Stroon
Menasha
Fred Gokey
Common Council
Reupert
Hoofer
Appletor
Kreiss
M. Gallagher
Margaret Osborn
Gallagher
Fitzgibbon
Oshkosh Normals
Oshkosh
Fitz- Ribbon
Oshkosh Manufacturers Oppose Wisconsin Railway Bill
Oshkosh manufacturers met Assemblyman Cowling at the Union club to press against a proposed three member railway commission to set freight rates. They urged low freight charges to keep Oshkosh competitive with other manufacturing centers. Cowling said he would vote to serve Winnebago County interests. a hearing is scheduled tomorrow.
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Oshkosh
Railway Commission
Wisconsin
Union Club Rooms
T. R. Morgan
Morgan Co
Br. c. C. Chase
Banderob Chase Co
C. W. Radford
Radford Co
R. C. Brown
Cook-Brown Co
Chas, Ne
Mr. Cowling
Railway Taxation Commission Diu
Thay
Assemblyman
Cowling
Winnebago County
Utah Legislature Closes After Three Day Overrun
Salt Lake City March 16 The fifth session of the Utah Legislature adjourned after three days extending beyond the constitutional limit. Key measures passed include the pure food law the state irrigation act and the general appropriation bill carrying 1 525 000 dollars.
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Salt Lake
Utah
Heanial Xesalon
LOOKING OVER BOOKS
Speyer & Co. of New York bank on a 3 500 000 temporary loan to Consolidated Take Superior Company. Twenty workers are auditing the Philadelphia books. completion in about a week. Stockholders expect a detailed statement for public or shareholders within days. An old bachelor quips that marriage cures bad behavior.
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Philadelphia
Speyer & Co
New York
Consolidated Take Superior Company
Antahed
Extradition Bid in Wright Case Faces Royal Ties
London and New York reports detail Whitaker Wright’s extradition bid as British inquiries probe alleged royal family involvement. Witnesses include Miss Browne and London Globe figures, while John Flower and Attorney General Finlay discuss profits, treachery, and crown costs.
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Igsttz
Wright
Vera
Wright Publshed
New York Herald Today
Flower
London and Globe
Finlay
House of Commons
Crown
London and Globe Corporation
Guenther Brush Co Forms In Oshkosh For Growth
New Oshkosh industrial venture formed by William Guenther and Julius Martin aims to build a robust local manufacturing base. The firm, evolving from a former partnership with Henry Griebler, plans to expand production of varied brushes including brewery use, move to central quarters, and hire about twenty five workers this year.
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Guenther Brush Co
Oshkosh
William Guenther
Julius Martin
Guenther - Brush Company
Oshkosh Board of Trade
Henry Griebter
Guenther
Germany
Democrats and Treaty Amendments Pivot Senate Debate
Senate leaders debated two amendments to the Panama canal treaty as Democrats pledged unified support while keeping individual voting autonomy. Pettus proposed a requirement for congressional approval before entry into force, but the measure failed amid a large majority against it. The caucus plan aims to modify article sixty three for canal zone US control and widen article four to bar any expansion at Colombia or neighboring republics, potentially including Mexico. All but six Democrats attended and are set to back the amendments, with some supporting Morgan’s proposals as individuals. Ley Ankeny was sworn in at the start of the day’s session. no open business occurred.
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Washington, D.C
Canal Zone
United States
Colombia
Central
South America
Mexico
Messrs
Dubois
Culberson
Morgan
McLaurin
Clarke
Gibson
Senate
Ley Ankeny
Washington
Foster
Fond du Lac Conductor Loses Foot In Interurban Crash
F D Wheeler a longtime Oshkosh Fond du Lac interurban conductor was crushed when a gravel car backing up struck his foot at Black Wolf. The leg was amputated above the ankle at St Mary's hospital. Wheeler, about 20s to 40s, lived on Sixth Street with a wife and was highly regarded. The accident occurred as No 101 backed to let No 102 pass. Wheeler stood on the rear bumper guiding the pole rope and did not notice the gravel cars in the siding. He is reported resting but crippled for life. operation by Dr C W Oviatt saved his life but not the foot.
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F. D. Wheeler
Fond du Lac
Oshkosh
Wheeler
Fond da Lac
Black Wolf
St. Mary's Hospital
C. W. Oviatt
Sixth Aircet
Harrison 15 Named Again In Democratic City Nomination
Chicago March 16 Mayor Carter H Harrison renominated for a fourth Democratic term at the city convention. Ernest Flummer named treasurer and William Loeffler as clerk, but Loeffler declined. J J Boehm substituted. Convention opened around 10 AM at North Side Turner hall with Thomas J Webb chairing.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Careter H. Harrison
Yeaterday
Ernest Flummer
Wilam Loeffler
John E. Owens
Loeffler
J. J. Boehm
North Side
Tuvener Hall
Thomas J. Webb
Edward Lahlg
Lorenz Machine Used in Hip Disease Operation
Associated Press reports in New York that the Lorenz maelchine was used for hip disease for the first time in the country. Dr. Mueller, pupil of Dr. Lorenz, performed the 40 minute operation on a girl nearly twelve. The patient’s leg was brought to equal length with the other and she awoke free of pain, promising to walk again.
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Associated Press
New York
Mueller
Lorenz
Zion News Roundup From Zion Wisconsin March 16
Mrs Henry Horn remains convalescent after illness. Eli Thomas birthday gathering hosted by friends. Zion M E Church to hold oyster supper Friday at Good Templar hall. Mr Becker of Waukau buys L W Minkler farm and moves to St. Mr and Mrs Nelson Lane relocate to Ripley farm.
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Northwestern
Zion
Wis
Henry , Horn
Eli Thomas
Thomas
Zion M. E
Good Templar
Nelson Lane
Ripley Farm
Charles Johnston Death in Doran Barn Firearm Incident
St Paul coachman Charles Johnston shot himself in Michael Doran's barn. The flash ignited bed clothing, burning the body. The report notes a violent end amid a day of weather advisories for Wisconsin with rain possible and colder conditions.
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St. Paul
Associated’ Press
St. Paul, Minn
Charles Johnston
Michael Doran
Summit Avenue
Wisconsin
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Ryan
United Mine Workers of America
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Delmonten
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First National Bank
Jin Doorn
Liberation OF China
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R. W. Holmes
Nekimi Pannew
Thin City
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Miss Taylor
Oshkosh City
Tuy City
Daduer
Mick Water
F.C. Shatteck
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Cnnnen
Anweoblyman
Lake Superior Company
Memdeer
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Hin
Areh Anonsler
Hamdmad
Chalemann
Whitaker Wright Asaya
England
Whittaker Wright
Yentering
Alexzander
Milas Florvive Sirowne
Nieee
Henkel
Mise Browne
Pres
Whitaker Wright
Abe
Miss Browne Ruld
John Flower
London and Globe Finance Corporation
France
Oshkosh Brush Concern
Porklin
I—portant
Maurice Grau
Heinrich Conried
Metropolitan Opera House
Mr. Conried
Democrats and Treaty
United States Senate
United States— Senate
Senator Pettus
Congress
F. DB. Wheeler
Onahkosh-Fond du Lac
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Harrison
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William Loef
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