Wisconsin Senate Passes Milwaukee Election Bill
Madison March 17 The Wisconsin Senate gave final passage to the Milwaukee municipal election bill while the Assembly Committee on Public Health recommended passage of a stern bill on occupational diseases. The measure requires physicians to report phosphorus mercury lead and other poisonings and related ailments from factories. Other actions included a postponed hearing on taxing Superior rail terminal sites and support for a public accountant certification bill.
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Newportigan
Milwaukee
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Oshkosh
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International Association
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Superior
Tancs
White Slaver Sentenced In Federal Case
Judge Landis sentenced Edward Nichola in Chicago to ten years in Fort Leavenworth after Nichola was convicted of enticing thirteen year old Elsie Ferrier to Hammond Indiana under the Mann white slave statute. Secret Service agents arrested Jacob Finkelstein in El Paso as he allegedly harmed his wife by placing her in improper places across Mexico and California and using her earnings to buy a saloon property.
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United States District Court Today
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Hammond
Ind
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Mexico
California
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Potato Growers Combine in Maine for Production Rulings
Farmers in Aroostook County Maine the nation’s top potato belt consider forming a cooperative to govern output with a focus on potato spirit distillation. The plan mirrors Kentucky tobacco groups and may send a delegation to Sweden to study distillation methods for automotive use.
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Girl Liked Finery. Northwestern Special
Lucile Sherman was arrested in Janesville by Undersheriff Seeve and brought to Fond du Lac Wisconsin. She admitted taking some wearing apparel from Roge Lansin, a roommate, with the items found in her trunk. She was arraigned before Justice Blewett this evening.
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Acquittal Expected in Court Martial of Captain Knight
Norfolk VA March 17 unofficial naval circulars say the court martial acquits Captain Austin McKnight on charges of neglect of duty in the charging of the Monitor Puritan after explosive tests in Hampton Roads last fall. Only the acquittal has been conveyed to counsel Major Leeward. no details of the report or recommendations will be released here.
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Austin McKnight
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Leeward
Money Missing in Boise-Payette River Stock Case
Stockholders from multiple states sue Demann Blanchard and the Blanchard company in a New England court seeking an accounting of Boise Boise-Payette River Electric Power stock. Plaintiffs claim they sold 1,189 of 5,000 shares in 1907 under false information and seek $100,000 restoration. They allege $300,000 was received while $400,000 was paid to the Mainlands. discovery reveals larger sums.
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Minn
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Oshkosh
Wis
Blanchard
Boiser Company
Large colleges suffer after debauch says Union Univ president
Dr Charles Alexander Richmond president of Union university of Schenectady told Union League club alumni that large colleges face an intellectual debauch due to elective profusion allowing students to study everything. small colleges cannot indulge and escape the morning after.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Charles Alexander Richmond
Union University of Schenectady
Union League Club
Fire wrecks ball park in Washington DC
Fire torn through the American League baseball park destroying the grandstand and fences. The blaze started in the grandstand where repairs were underway, possibly caused by a plumber's blast. The fire endangered nearby buildings including the Freedmen's hospital and residents were ordered to move belongings as authorities feared spread.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Freedmen’s Hospital
Imediate
Baker University Endowment to Grow by 250000 Dollars
Abilene Kansas March 17 The state conference of the Methodist Episcopal church voted to add 1000000 dollars to Baker University Baldwin Kansas endowment The Christmas bequest of 70000 cash and loans and 30000 in real estate was turned over to the school with more bequests expected bringing the total to about 250000 dollars for the endowment fund.
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Kahthiddsh
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Oppose Inspection Bill Draws Wisconsin Protest
A large group from the Christian Science faith including Oshkosh residents appeared before the assembly committee to oppose a bill for medical inspection of schoolchildren. An anti-inspection organization formed to fight the measure. Archbishop Messner of Milwaukee urged support in a letter.
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Wisconsin
Honey Glove Kid Hindman Pleads Guilty in Federal Court
Council Bluffs Iowa March 17 L R Hindman known as the honey glove kid one of the men linked to J Mubray in dwindling ventures now serving a sentence in Leavenworth penitentiary pleaded guilty before Judge Smith McPherson in the federal district court after a jury had been accused for his immediate trial Hindman faces sentencing later.
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Council Bluffs
Honey Glove Kid
Angietment
San Marcos to Undergo Battle Tests Off Norfolk
Norfolk Va March 17 The battleship San Marcos formerly the Old Texans was towed from the Norfolk navy yard by two navy tugs. It will be subjected on Monday and Tuesday next week to actual battle tests using shells from the battleship New Hampshire and possibly the Louisiana.
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Norfolk
Norfolk Navy Yard
New Hampshire
Taft Threatens War Over Mexico Strategy
Madison March 17. Senator La Follette brands Taft’s approach to Mexico as unprecedented brinkmanship signaling possible war. Insurgents report no pause in hostilities as arms and supplies flow to 5,000 fighters amid warnings from officials in El Paso and Washington. Reports also note U.S. military mobilization and tensions along the frontier.
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Taft
Mexico
Henry W. Taft
Associated Press
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Mexico City
Diaz
Limantour Passes Through Little Rock En Route to Laredo
Mexico's finance minister Jose Yvex Limantour rode in the private car Tridalgo through Little Rock today on his way to Laredo. His secretary denied reports that insurgents might disrupt his travel to reclaim Mexican real. In Galveston, the US gunboat Tacoma arrived at dawn from Puerto Cortez via Puerto Mexico and anchored near the scout cruiser Satem.
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Land Fraud Scope Delayed Probe and Claims Cancelled
May reports halt on certain claims amid a widening scope of land fraud, with the investigation delayed and the probe into the deal making questioned as a possible fabrication tied to late June activities. Walter E. Clark and officials in Milwaukee and Chicago are cited in association, as discussions with Taft and Secretary of the Interior surface amid railway plans from Milwaukee to St. Louis via Rockford and Peoria.
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Alaska Coal Claims Face Indictments and Cancellations
Washington March 17 Investigations into Alaska coal claims show indictments arising from groups led by Dunn Doughton Strace Christopher Slamands and Detroit and Watson as government agents renew inquiries. Strong cases may force locators to justify why claims should not be cancelled while other groups remain under review. Large bond posts accompany the case of A C Frost & Co receiver George M Seward as extradition questions loom for Prost and others overseas.
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Three Bodies Still Missing From Lake Erie Vessel
Life savers search Cleveland harbor for unrecovered victims after the wreck of the Silver Spray. Eight bodies total, including Ed ward Jaclmes, Cameron Seaman, Walter Loren aged fourteen, and Ward Selmon, a cook, confirmed aboard the ill fated vessel. After a thirty six hour gale the fishing fleet resumes search for bodies and nets.
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Edward Jaclmes
Camron Seaman
Cabin Bay
Walter Loren
Ward Selmon
Lake Erie
Rebuild Planned For St Charles College After Fire
Baltimore authorities announce immediate plans to rebuild the historic St Charles College on the old site. Temporary quarters will host studies within ten days at a property near Catonsville owned by the order.
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Senator Stone Ill in Kansas City Home
United States Senator William T. Stone is confined to bed in Kansas City at his son Kimbrough Stones home though his condition was described as much improved by his physician this morning.
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Kansas City
United States
William T. Stone
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Strike spread warned as union threatens general walkout
A B Kapreas Drivers' Union official warned that unless the strike ends by Monday morning a nationwide wheel strike could shut operations from Manhattan to Yonkers, Newark, Jersey City and Brooklyn. Mayor assures police protection while unions press for settlement amid tense citywide stance.
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D. C Moon
Washington appeals for humane treatment of two American prisoners
In Washington on March 17 the State Department responded to relatives of Edwin Biatt of Pittsburg and Lawrence Converne of Glendora California by requesting Mexican authorities to provide comfortable surroundings for the two Americans held in Juarez Mexico.
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Washington, D. C
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Pittsburg
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Glendora
Juarez
Jury Ready for Erbstein in Conspiracy Case
Chicago March 17 A jury was obtained shortly after noon in the criminal court to try Attorney Charlee E. Erbstein and Arthur Mc Bride on charges of conspiracy to defame State's Attorney John E. Wayman.
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Chicago
Charlee E. Erbstein
Arthur McBride
Fame
John E. Wayman
St Patrick's Day Observances Across Cities
The Irish celebrate with parades and ceremonies from Dublin to New York Chicago and Indianapolis noting traditional units like the sixty-ninth regiment and Archibishop Parley. Queen Alexandra sends shamrocks while Chicago closes city offices for the day.
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New York
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Parley
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Tomlinson Bail
Tomlinson Bail Tonight Many of Thre Simes
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Baschang Case Goes To Jury In Bribery Trial
The Baschang bribery case, a Cincinnati ward politician being tried over a saloon tax matter, went to the jury after a short deliberation. If convicted, he faces up to five years in prison or a $400 fine or both.
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Cincinnati
Jacob Baschang
Hahoruy
Rarchang
Centennial plan names Strong president of Judson commission
Rochester N J March 7 Rev Dr Augustus J Strong president of Rochester theological seminary was elected by the Judson Centennial commission as president of that body at a meeting for organization The commission of 100 Baptists nationwide is aided by fifteen active workers in Burma where Judson began his foreign mission work nearly a century ago An educational campaign of two years with at least 100 enrollees will be launched The centennial will be held in 1914 1914
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Associated Press
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N. J
Augustus J. Strong
Rochester Theological Seminary
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America
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Vaudeville Acrobat John J. Flood Dies
John J. Flood aged thirty one a vaudeville acrobat of the Four Floods team died today in Watertown Connecticut from a swelling tumor. His family of four from Muskegon Michigan were in town while the act was engaged.
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Associated Press
Watertown
Conn
John J. Flood
Four Floods
Muskegon
Mich
Rebels Under Fire in Tecate Camp Strike
San Diego March 17 Captain Evans reports eight killed at Tecate by Mexican infantry from Ensenada. Rebels under Rodriguez break cordon, two guards fall, remaining fighters in adobe houses. nine insurrectos dead, fifteen escape to hills, troops in pursuit. A second band believed joining the siege near San Ysidro.
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San Diego
Cal
Evans
United States Army
Tecate
San Yaldro
Ensenada
Tijuana
Mexico
Jose Morates
Rodriguez
Rodrigues
United States
San Ysidro
KILLED WITH A POKER
March 17 report from WL details Jamey Tockett a carpenter killing his brothers Jameslem a Wabash fireman at Trehett s Tem e. His wife lived at Touk et s Tame and had gone to Tocketts lisme. He threatened to attack others as he fled before surrendering to police.
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Governor Pardons Striker After Trainmen Case
Frankfort reports Governor Willgan pardons trainman Ativan Cundiff in the Cincinnati New Orleans and Texas Pacific railway strike context. The pardon cites conditions of actual danger and was sought by the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen amid accusations of carrying concealed weapons.
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Frankfort
Willgan
New Orleans
Texas Pacific Railway
Ativan Cundiff
Brotherhood of Railway
Texas Prohibition Bill Signed For Statewide Vote
The state legislature passed and Governor Colquitt signed a statewide prohibition measure to submit a constitutional amendment to voters at the July 22 election. He also approved transferring the San Antonio military reservation on Galveston Island to the United States and a pension tax for Confederate veterans and widows.
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Austin
Texas
Ciovernor Colquitt
United States
Sananeito
Galveston Island
Man Drinks Life From Matches In Forest Ordeal
In Plairstown New Jersey on March 17 Wilson Smith saved his life during a three day trek in the Blue Mountains. Weather forced him to wander in rain and snow while frost bitten and hungry. He kept warm by lighting three fires each night with matches until woodsmen found him and brought him home to recover.
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Plairstown
Wilson Smith
Blue Mountains
Here
Russian Troops Mobilize Near Sharekent West of Kolja
An Associated Press dispatch from St. Petersburg reports large Russian forces moving from China toward Sharekent, about sixty miles west of Kolja. Officials describe the maneuver as mobilization though details remain sparse.
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China
Sharekent
Kolja
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