Gold Bar Missing on Wabash Train in Buffalo Search
Reported missing bar of gold valued around $20,000 from a Wabash express car en route to Buffalo. Investigators and private detectives comb the line. managers say no details until official statement. Also notes Vienna theft of jewels from St. Stephen cathedral during a pilgrimage by Emperor Charles VI.
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Wabash
Union Station
Buffalo
Pueble Express
Kal Express
Traye
Cus Aml
Sutme
Padle Express
Detroit
Mich
Vienna
St. Stephen
Maria von Beccavag
Mungary
Charles VI
Maria Teresa
Hungary
Bohemia
Germany
Obituary notices from several cities reported in brief
Notices announce the deaths of Dr Edward W Jenks aged seventy in Detroit on a train, John G Bellis a newspaper proprietor in Quincy at forty five, Mrs John W Blase of Portage Wisconsin at thirty nine, Carl Hele a retired capitalist of Sheboygan Wisconsin at seventy nine, and Dorothea Shoon aged twenty eight in Maryville Victoria after a brief illness.
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Associated Press
Detroit
Mich
Edward W. Jenks
State Board At Corrections and Charities
Chi
Detrlot
Miners Debate Eight Hour Day Strike Vote
Miners and operators face no decision yet on the eight hour day versus nine hour day with higher wages. The joint committee will present the proposal to the miners convention for action, with no agreement reached before recess.
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Associated Press
Altoona
Soan
Pittsburg
American Bridge Company
Toulsville
Norfolk
Monongahela
Wabash
Monongahela River
Po Hcemen
Nice
Deaths in Neenah and area with two local losses
Special to The Northwestern Neenah Menasha Wis March 19 George Mander aged eighty three a resident of Neenah for forty seven years died this noon of general debility Funeral arrangements not yet made Thomas Cahill Jr son of Thomas Cahill a Wisconsin Central conductor died this morning at his home in Neenah of Oneida The funeral will occur in Milwaukee.
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Neenah-Menasha
Wis
George Mander
Neenath
Thomas Cahill Jr
Thomas Cain
Wisconsin Central
Neranah
Onewnonia
Milwaukee
Wilkins Shows Steady Improvement After Treatment
New York report from March 10 notes Wilkins is steadily improving while remaining at the hotel where he is convalescing after recent health concerns.
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New York
Perioh Wilkins
Revenues of Islands See Philippine Customs Totals
The War Department’s Bureau of Insular Affairs released a comparative 1902 customs revenue report for the Philippines. For the year ended December 31, 1902, receipts totaled 9,018,253 dollars, with prior years showing 5,017,345? and 8,221,625 dollars, and 4,572,262 dollars in 1899. Native revenues are shown in United States currency.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Bureau of Insular Affairs
The
War Department
Philippines
United States
Cuban reciprocity treaty debated and amended in Senate
The Cuban reciprocity treaty faced debate in the Senate with committee amendments accepted including a Burton amendment on flour corn and meal. Norton of La Crosse and Goodall of Plainville plan a two month study tour to England and the Continent. Senator Morgan introduced a resolution urging free trade with insular possessions and end to taxation abuses while Congress expands its powers to curb monopoly. Senator Foster spoke in opposition to the treaty amid executive session.
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Associated Reas
Washington
Senate
Washington, D. C
Norton
la Crosse
RB. A. Goodall
Plainvily
Wis
House of Representatives
Will
Philadelphia
England
C. Stevens
Morgan
United States
Insular
Congress
Foster
Louisiana
Bean
Monument Bill Saved In Wisconsin Assembly Action
North Madison Wisconsin March 1 The Assembly reconsidered its vote and passed the monument bill by 57 to 30 authorizing counties to appropriate funds for veterans monuments without a popular vote. Old soldiers supported the measure and helped secure reconsideration. A joint committee of eight was created to help arrange President Roosevelt’s visit to Madison.
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North
Madison
Wis
Sembly
Assembly
Madiven
Roosevelt
Severe fire loss at Pepperell shoe factory
An Associated Press report from Pepperell Massachusetts on March 1 describes a major fire at M C Griffin East Pepperell shoe factory that destroyed the plant and nearby stores and dwellings. Estimated loss reaches 360000 pounds with local and Nashua New Hampshire fire units fighting the blaze until near daylight. Incendiary suspicion noted.
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Associated Press
R Pepperell
Mass
M. C. Griffin
East Pepperel
Xashua
Noh
Fie
Omro Boy Killed in Chicago Elevator Accident
Roy Waddell aged from Omro Wis. came to Chicago months ago and worked as an elevator boy in John Alexander Powle s Zion home. He attempted to start the car from outside on the top floor and was crushed to death when he was caught between the roof of the car and the door Wednesday afternoon.
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Chicago
Roy Wadell
Omiro
Wis
John Alexader Powle
Zion
Waddell
Ripon Glee Club Plans Fond du Lac Concert
The Ripon College glee and mandolin club will present a concert in Fond du Lac on March 24 before a statewide tour. A possible additional concert in Minneapolis may follow as part of the schedule.
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Amlwankea
Wis
Morel
Wisconsin
Ripon
Aaye
Ripon College Glee and Mandolin
Clu
Fond du Lac
Minnespolis
Burdick Murder Inquest Hears Pennell Link And Witness Claims
In Buffalo March 19 the Burdick inquest resumes Monday amid claims that Arthur R. Pennell killed E L Burdick and that a letter to Mrs. Burdick may be critical evidence. Attorneys discuss Mrs Hull’s welfare as the case explores family ties, strained relations, and possible multiple killers. The police note the need to consider a dead man’s possible complicity.
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Buffalo
Burdick
Moniday
AL J. Pennell
E. L. Burdick
Ein
Coatsworth Wrill
Ed Burdick
Pennell
Elvye
Iman
Burdick Home
White
Uome
Many Miners Indicted by U S Grand Jury in Atkinsville Case
The United States Grand Jury in Charleston West Virginia adjourned after returning over 230 indictments against miners and participants in the Atkinsville deputy marshal assault and Stanford battle. Indictments allege resistance to federal authority and conspiracy in oath breakers. The court adjourned until June. Deputy Marshal Cunningham plans to organize a new effort to secure arrests, fearing trouble on any return to the region. No indictments were returned against Cunningham or his guards for the Stanford date.
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Associated Press
Charleston
W. Va
United States Grand Jury
Dan Cunningham
Atkinsville
Raleigh County
Stanford
United States
Ami Capiuses
Cunningham
Miss Roosevelt Lands at Porte Amid Reception in San Juan
Miss Alive Roosevelt arrived at 8 30 this morning aboard the steamer Coma from New York after a March 14 voyage. Governor Hant and Aisjondiy welcomed her at the palace where she attended a formal public reception.
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Associated Proxn
San Juan
P. KY
Miss Alive
Roosevelt
New York
Hant
Aisjondiy
Warde
Oldest Winnetoon resident passes away at 103
Mes Betay Manbrouch reports the death of Grandma Getey Wercuck, the oldest resident in Winnetec county, at her home on Ninth Street. She would have turned 103 tomorrow, having lived a long life noted for claiming never to have taken oidlleine. She died quietly at four this morning after a brief decline following months of weakness. Her son and Mrs Hasbrounk were with her as she faded.
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Grandma
Getey Wercuck
Winnetece County
Charles Lashrouck
Ninth Street
Sher
Wats
Endearing Oshkosh Matriarch Passes Peacefully at Ninety
Mrs Hasbrouck born Hetey Reynolds in Ferrisburgh Vermont aged ninety, lived in Oshkosh since 1835 with husband Teae Stephen Hasbrouck. Though blind in later years she remained serene and beloved, with four children and many grandchildren, awaiting a long life well lived as friends recalled her kindness. Funeral plans unsaid as of reporting.
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Ohne
Pen
Northwestern
Ute
Brooklyn
South Main Street
Seventh Street
Hasbrouck
Ceape Steer
Romanzo Hasbrouck
Nye
Hang
Charles
George
J. Matthew
Squire Jinsbrouck
Successor to Hammond Named American Representative
Denver March 12 Ernest A Wiltz of Denver is appointed American representative of the Ventura corporation of London succeeding John Hays Hammond who has resigned to join the Guggenheims in new corporate duties in Denver.
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Associated Press
Denver
Col
Ernest A. Wiltz
Ventura Corporation of London
John Hays Hammond
Guggenheims
Free Camp Randall for Public School Events Debate
Wisconsin assembly debates allowing free use of Camp Randall for public school athletic events with university and state officials supporting or opposing. several committees consider related bills on anti trust, labor, and court access. hearings span spring shooting, dental exam powers, and a large printing claim against the state.
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Northwestern
Murlison
Wis
Adhieth
University Agphtetice Tel
Auilere
Che
Thiefty University
Grant Homing
Maden Guan Club
Erin
North
Dodee County
Heamiilton
Henry Grans
de Pere
Wisconsin
LABOR
C. Brockhausen
Organized Labor
Assembly
Douglas
Dudgeon
Burhes
Senate Committee On Public Health
State Board of Dental Examiners
Maries
Milwaukee Medical College
Pump Carpenter
Assembly Judiciary Committee
Carpenter
DNL
Eight Cows Cremated In Farm Lightning Blaze
A barn on Albert Statmulter’s Nekiml farm near Oshkosh was struck by lightning Wednesday evening, burning eight cows eight hogs and nineteen tons of hay. The storm also disabled Winnebago Traction electric lines citywide and interrupted interurban service for about an hour. Residents reported vivid lightning and loud thunder as the fire department fought the blaze amid heavy rain and flooding.
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Rnutn
Lin Waike
Albert Statminster
Nehiml
Albert Statmulter
Nekiml On
Waupun
Teich
Aid
Oshkosh
Farmera
Sheata
Main Street
Winnebago Traction Company
Traction Company
Storm cripples Oshkosh interurban lines and damages utilities
A severe thunderstorm disrupted the Oshkosh Neenah and Oshkosh Fond du Lac interurban systems. Poles were broken, the Fond du Lac line shut down, and subways flooded near North Fond du Lac. Telegraph and electric lines suffered damage, with repairs underway and power restored to most services by afternoon.
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Thraush
Manixer Downs
Traction Company
Oshkosh-Necenah Fuereurban Ayatem
Wiedenman
Cara
Mneg
Oshkosh-Fond DU Lac
Oshkosh-Fond du
Wisconsin Telephone Company
Milwaukee
Nekim
Oshkosh Electric Light and Tower Company
Aisoma Street
Ines
Algome Street
Oshkosh Gaslight Company
Northwestern
Nivetwas
Beloit Takes Two In Intercollegiate Oratorical Contest
Beloit college swept the top two places in the inter collegiate oratorical contest. Washington Irving Maurer won first place and will represent Wisconsin in the inter state contest at Cleveland this spring. Foster of Ripon finished second and Beloit’s Maurer and Barber from Ripon were noted for top places.
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Northwestern
Milwaukee
Wis
Wisconsin
Beloit
Tielott College
Ipon
Washington Irving Maurer
Beloit College
Cleveland
Hunter Shoots Himself While Rabbit Hunting
A Pound Wisconsin man Oscar Para accidentally shot himself when the gun slipped from a log. He placed the butt on a log and leaned against the muzzle, causing the discharge that blew off his thumb and badly wounded his side. Doctors doubt recovery.
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Northwestern
Milwauker
Wis
Wisconsin
Pound
Oscar Para
Tam
Flood reaches climax as levee teeters in Arkansas
March 19 dispatches report severe storms washing out rail lines from Milwaukee to Kaukauna and damage across Wisconsin. Levee at Qaceda Ark. and North Helena brace for imminent breaks while Mississippi tributaries swell. Train services halted by washed tracks. lightning scars homes and harbor, yacht Lionsita sinks.
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Qaceda
Ark
North Helena
Ielena
Wisconsin
la Croqee
Wis
Lake Pepin
Kaukauna
Wis Mareh
Ashland
Konkakot
Svere
War minister bans officers from anti duelling league
Vienna report from March 19 states the war minister forbids all officers to join the anti duelling league. The terse dispatch notes military discipline and policy amid tensions in the capital. A separate weather roundup mentions rain and snow with a cold wave advancing in northern and western areas, winds turning northward.
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Associated Preas
Vienna
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John G. Beliis
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Portage
John W. Blase
Agen
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Carl Hele
Wilson
Hie
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Saver Peetshorn
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Wong
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Houston
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Dorothea Shoon
Neenah
Thowne Cath Jr
Pass Awary
Wilkins
Revenues OF Islands
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Luni
Senaton Pusten
Mr. Morgan
Shalre
Judiciary Committee
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Capitol
hiter-Normal School
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Omro
Roy Waddell
Ripon Glee Club
Pessell
Cardilk
Gt Dead Man
Mak- Jex
Buffaton
Alver A. Hartzell
Burliuk
Max. Hull
Vie Weit
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West Virginia
Miss Roosevelt
Ico
Betay Manbrouch
Winnehage
Benny Mrebrouck
Hammond
Corporation
London
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Gmaime
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PHE
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Newt la Coone
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Horabuo
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Plainfield
Memphis
Tenn
Weather Bureau
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Frisco
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