Wisconsin Special Session Debates Taxation of Waterpowers
Madison March 17 Wisconsin legislature votes to convene a special session to consider four key issues including income tax bank deposits insurance and waterpower taxation Assemblyman Bray Oshkosh speaks for the session urging waterpower tax while opponents claim it will fail in regular session and accuse water interests of pressuring lawmakers Anti cigaret bill for under eighteens advances and state superintendent candidates file. Stephenson investigation details and public notices unfold with Overbeck testimony and child labor law revisions outlined in detail.
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Wisconsin
Senate
Gray
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Bram
la Cra
S. H. Cady
Green Bay
Marinette County
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
C. P. Cary
J. T. Hooper
Ashland
W. C. Hewitt
Oshkeeh
L. W. Wood
Neilleville
Oo Bbeck
Henry Goerbeck
Overbeck
E. S. Minor
Congress
Rey Morse
Fond Due Bac
Morse
Stephen Gan
Mare
Overberk
Eppling
Southeran
Stephenson
Watertown Lutheran College
UC. Keller
F Marahoo
Regen
Chiltenth
T Kant
T Kant Ory Inspector, An Aerotors Pespriter
Jude
Judas
Ephenen
Papentat
Sankeam
Tepheneon
Kellar
Edmonds
Milwaukee
la Follette
Expenditure in Stephenson Campaign Revealed
Testimony details expenditures by Overbeck in the Stephenson campaign. He allegedly spent most funds on himself during six weeks of campaigning and gave about $250 to three men in Kewaunee County, $263 to another, and $100 to former Congressman FS Minor in the Green Bay district. Witnesses reference preliminary arrangements with Hay Morse and payments to Rev Eypling, with claims Overbeck received far less than spent.
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Bis
Milwaukee
Waa Mert
Ele
Stephers A
Privary
Oald
Kewaunee County
FS. Minor
Green Bay
Minor
Pole
Overbeck
Hay Morse
Fond Duluge
Alorse
Mer. Eypling
Stephenson
Watertown
Haslam
C. F. Brady
Cuban Uprising Reported in Santa Clara Province
Associated Press dispatch from Gayana Cuba on March 17 reports a first fatality in the uprising from Vucltas with a guard detachment said to have killed Tsvastida after he allegedly resisted arrest. Lavastida reportedly arrested at Placetas on charges connected to the movement. officials acknowledge unrest but rumors say it is more serious. President Gomez reportedly in revelatory telegrams from officials veterans and private citizens pledging support to uphold the republic.
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Associated Press
Gayana
Cuba
Vucltas
Santa Cla
Tsvastida
Pural Guard
Lavastida
Placetas
Preelient Gomez
Citisens
Strike agitator mauled at Allegheny Foundry
Granite City reports the Alle eo Foundry strike nearly ended when Superintendent AL Watselter and assistant Alexander Hobison beat agitator to force him out of town after a confrontation. Workers returned to the shop following the incident linked to wage disputes and alleged radical socialist preaching.
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Associated Press
Granite City
Women Panic as Gas Engine Explodes in Factory Loft
Two hundred young women were thrown into a panic when a gas engine exploded on the fifth floor of a building at 1t Price street housing small manufacturers. Workers fled to exits and fire escapes as fifty climbed to the third floor rear escape. Firemen arrived quickly and the fire was contained to the loft of origin.
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Nobouwy Mur
Toy Associated Tress
New York
Price Street
Activity Stirs Newport As Dixie Arrives At Station
Associated Press reports from Newport indicate naval training activity surged with the Dixie cruiser arriving from Hampton Roads. Five hundred apprentice seamen compalsered and signal men were transferred aboard to sail tomorrow for Boston navy yards, then on to New York and Norfolk to distribute drafts to ships.
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Associated Press
Newport
KR. LL
Dixie
Hampton
Navy Yards
Boston
New York
Norfolk
All Quiet at Bogota Amid Tripartite Treaty Tensions
From Engete, Colombia, advices report the capital quiet after a threat of serious character due to the submission of the tripartite treaty among the United States, Colombia and Panama. The city is calm, the national assembly in session, and disturbances in the province not confirmed.
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Washington
State Department
Engete
Colombia
Piragresy
United States
Panama
National Assembly
Pmer
Provincia
Sheriff Loses Prisoner In Escape At Wisconsin City
A sheriff in Wisconsin City, Montana attached an Oregon boot to a prisoner during transfer. The escape attempt ended when the prisoner toppled from the chair and died.
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Chicago
Ein Pebaler
Wiwma City
Mont
Oregon
Doctors clash in sensational shooting at St Marys hospital
Chillicothe Mo March 17 A dramatic shooting at St Marys hospital saw Dr J C Minoy fire twice at Dr N H Grace both shots missing. The two prominent physicians gave no statements and the dispute is thought to stem from a business disagreement.
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Associated Press
Chillicothe
St. Mary's Hospital
J.C. Minoy
N. H. Grace
Ex PALERMO? ARBINO WHEE Linurmar to see ex PALERMO?
In Rome on March 1 1909 a New York police officer named Petrosino was killed near a Palermo square by two gunmen. He fired back, then collapsed. his assassins fled as crowds watched. Petrosino, a naturalized Italian American, was not widely known to Italian authorities and his death shocks his family. The detective leaves behind a wife and infant child.
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Palermo
Rome
Petrosing
Petrosino
Jack Hand
Natian Peice
Petrosini
Moe
Valermoe
Trajan
Jury begins charge in Carmack murder trial
In Jackson Tenn March 17 the jury heard the six page comprehensive charge by Judge Hart in the case of former U S Senator Carmack’s murder. Security was tight as deputies guarded the courtroom and spectators filled the room. The judge defined an overt act and explained the prosecution and defense theories while Carmack’s widow and the defendants’ families watched in court.
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Ville
Tenn
Aelaek
Wee
Hart
Coopers
Carmack
Wade
Carmick
Miss Wilcox to Wed This April in Madison Society Leader to Wed Dr Carlton T
Miss Vera Wilcox of Madison, a prominent sorority member and Delta Gamma leader, to marry Dr Carlton Tightlyon of Portland Maine on Tuesday April 13. Milas Wilcox sister Married a brother of Dr Leighton last fall.
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Mareh
Aperial Thomeh Rs
Vera
Delta Gamma
Madison
Carlton Talghton
Portland
Milas Wilcox Alster
Leigiten
Headquarters to Continue Evangelistic Committee Roles
Warsaw Ind March 17 Dr J Wilbur Chapman and John H Converso said they will keep the Presbyterian general assembly committee on evangelistic work active. They announced no changes in leadership or scope and emphasized continued outreach and cooperation with local churches.
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Associated Press
Warsaw
Ind
J. Wilbur Chapman
John H. Converso
Presbyterian General Assembly
Winon le
War mood in Europe as Austria Hungary Serbia crisis grows
Reports from St. Petersburg and Vienna indicate anxious public sentiment in Austrian circles that hostilities could erupt between Austria Hungary and Serbia. Yet officials hope a settlement will be found, deferring broader international questions to later.
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Frese
St. Petersburg
Austria- Hungary
Servia
Vienna
Europe
Three Killed as Train Crashes into Waiting Crowd
A Heton and Marne Railway passenger train derailed and struck women and children waiting at Windsor station. One woman and two children died, twelve more injured including Montreal residents and railway workers. Names include Villiers, Garopy, Grads, Mark, Cunningham, Keanlwr, and Buckingham.
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Heton & Marne
Windsor
Villiers
Montreal
Pawseniert Row
John Garopy
Tured
Leouis Grads
Ted Cus Mark
Cunningham
John Keanlwr
Robert Buckingham
Panic Averts Fire Panic at Janesville Theatre
Milwaukee filed report from March 17 notes a near panic during a Town pictures show in a Janesville opera house. The manager’s prompt action displayed a fire emergency screen, calming a crowd of women and children as fire crews arrived to extinguish a theater fire.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Janesville
Town Pictures
Pera
Howe
Saul Ama Chiledren
Missing man located in Duluth after disappearance
The missing man Sherwin from Duluth, Minnesota, has been found after a reported disappearance near March. He had last been seen in Denver and was later located in the area, with family noting his memory returning and indicating he had wandered.
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Duluth
Minn
Mare
Pion
Ty Sherwin
Amerle
Uelfer
Poe
Uae
Denver
Aerour
Transport is Refloated After Reef Obstruction
The cargo ship is refloated after striking a reef last Saturday. Divers will examine the vessel and offload cargo to lighten the ship before possible towing away. The operation aims to prevent further damage and restore normal traffic.
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Mareh If
United States Transport Logiviet Vores
Faaresac
Gould and Kreck elected to Texas and Pacific board
At the Texas and Panhandle Railway annual stockholders meeting held today Kingdon Gould and Alvin W Kreck were elected to fill vacancies on the board of directors.
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Associated Preasy
New York
Texas & Paona Railway Company
Kingdon Gould
Alvin W. Krech
Scramble for Copies Delays Tariff Committee Fight Near House Return
The article reports frantic scramble for printed copies of a tariff bill as Republicans applaud a tariff proposal sent to the lower house. It notes early adjournment and highlights conflict over committee appointments on ways and means, including Democratic resentment toward Speaker Cannon’s selection.
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D.C
House
Senate
Tom
Mosk
Committee On Ways
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Chirk
Francia Horton Harrison
Beeussard
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Chine
Fisrasen Lias
Witten
Phos
Massachusetts
Valle
Connell
Cannan
Clark
Teni
Third
Georgia Astrict
Hartlatt
Lewis
House Debates Apportionment and Appoints Collier
The chamber debated assigning Mr Coleber while opposing factions clashed over excusing Mr Jaimes. Speaker set the question, with Democrats favoring excusal and Republicans opposing. The vote led to naming Mr Collier to succeed John Sharp Williams as representative of the Vicks district, with committee members Kennedy Iowa and others listed.
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Mer. Burdett
Hiurtlett
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James
Culler
Thomas Afferwirdas
Clark
Culller
Rus
Collier
John Sharp Willams
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Milesge Na Gunite
Kennedy
Towa
Lunia
Oboia
Chaner
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Coltier
Mississippi
Obta
Strike spreads in France amid uncertain ceasefire signals
An Associated Press dispatch reports continued disruption as French transport and postal services faces sporadic refusals and slowdowns. Officials say strikes threaten deliveries and hamper communications, while authorities seek to restore order and resume normal operations.
Gregory Hurrying Back in Central American Talks
Washington reports say Gregory rushes to brief on Central American neutrality issues as talks with Nicaragua Honduras and El Salvador continue. No military action planned but tensions and mediation efforts persist. Yorktown and Dubuque ships proceed toward Atlantic operations amid the unsettled Somery claim dispute.
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Micagua
State Department
Atmerica
Aenjutla
Samvder
Lo Amaia
Hendin
Ure Dubuque
Hinedields
Nlonragaa
Wife Comes to Rescue in Bigamy Case In Missouri
In a Minneapolis report dated March 17, authorities say Catherine McDonald testified that McDonald was already married when he wed her. The case involves a Missouri arrest warrant issued for Melan al, linked to a bigamy charge with ties to offices in Paris Harbor and Minneapolis. The McDonald wealth is reported around seven million dollars as the investigation unfolds.
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Miunitpolis
Minn
Marety
Mttceliedt AW
Mebennida Oweilthy Lumber
Nelae
Mra
Saher Ie Me
Oetoler
Mber
Catherine McDonald
Mc Donald
Judge Green is Dead in Treoben Court Case
A notice from Treoben reports Judge Green of the Court of Appeals died after illness at his home. Local officials and the sheriff announced the death and noted the public safety and court affairs may be affected. The report contains several garbled names and unclear details due to OCR errors.
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Associatal Press
Treoben
Wiiner Bynes
Wile Reese Nuly Pestenea
Bia
Sher Cae
Uae
Perms
En Dent
Phoplssoi Fragile
Auburn
Sudan
Ptumunient
St Patrick Day Joke From An Unclear Message
A fragmentary text appears to reference a St Patrick’s Day jest or prank with scattered phrases about dates, people, and places. The readable items include hints of a tone related to a social event or joke, but most names and facts are unclear or garbled.
Weston Trails In Transcontinental Run Amid Muddy Roads
Weston, traveling from New York to San Francisco, started late after a night rest in Newburgh and Trom, marching toward Hudson as his resting place. He was somewhat behind schedule due to muddy roads slowing his progress.
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Trom Newburgh
Novy
Pischal
Ward Payson
Weston
Lila Tramp
New York
San Francisco
Fie
Hudson
Tariff Bill Revisions Aim at Higher Revenue
Radical changes unveil a new tariff bill introduced by Representative Serena Payne. It seeks up to a twenty percent top rate, targeting a revenue rise of up to fifty million dollars. Key provisions include duties on tobacco, alcohol, cigars, and certain goods, with tobacco spared from a planned rise and taxes structured to fund treasury needs. The measure affects beverages, cottonseed products, and footwear pricing, while the Philippines policy remains linked to broader fiscal goals.
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Cry Associatat Press
Washington
Mare
Dawnard
Serena Payne
Eduirman
Patt
Hertanes
Philippines
Alough
Cama
Fragmented text on industry and policy notes
The passage outlines various industrial processes and economic provisions. It mentions wood pulp on paper, sugar duties, starch, charcoal, and coal products, plus the role of government measures and committees in market regulation. It references named entities vaguely and includes scattered dates and values.
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