Snow Storm Strikes Midwest City by City
Eighteen inches of snow in Decatur Ohio marks the heaviest snowfall in thirty years and cripples streetcars, trains, and interurban service. Chicago reports four inches in twelve hours with widespread delays as a northeast wind drives drifting. Additional snowfalls hit St Louis Kansas City and Dayton, with rail schedules severely disrupted and cities pacing recovery efforts.
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Chicazo
Heporia
Decatur
Miami Walter
Associated Press
Decatur, W
Cincinnati, Hamilton & Dayton
Decaturpa J
Chicago
Ill
Brock testifies in embezzlement trial for Doylestown bank
George P. Brock former cashier at Doylestown National Bank took the stand in his U S court defense today. He denied all government charges claiming the transactions totaling over 90 dollars were commercial in nature. The prosecution contends Brock used bank directors as dummies to obtain loans without their knowledge.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
George P. Brock
Doyelstown
National Bank
United States
Instituties
Brock
Ripon College Athletics Names Interim Coach After Fatal Incident
March 18 Ripon Wisconsin reports the athletic department will nominate a new leader to oversee spring activities following a fatal incident. Dr W L Cutter, medical director, announces changes and notes more candidates than ever for a returning role.
Clouds Break Over Aleedras Amid Peace Talks
Clouds over Aleedras ease after a week of gloom as a tentative agreement on the Mepeccan question is discussed in a tamerran session. The plan calls for a German camanis suth res to the police while France seeks part of what it has been demanding in regard to the Mernecan lank spatem.
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fPiv
Aleedras
Tamerran
Camanis
France
Bowling championship play resumes after delay
Louisville March 19. The American Bowling Congress officers revised the national program. The Usamen team opened the day at 9:49 this morning and the individual men compete at 2 20. Two man teams resume games tonight as the event moves forward.
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Ly Ascociated
Louisvile
Aluhouel
Ten Oelock
Conpress
Sveamen
Witness testifies no sight of struggle in Ivens murder trial
Mary Hlimmer neighbor of the Ivens family testifies she saw the alley from her window but heard no trouble the time of the murder of Mrs. Bessie Holster. Edward Ivens the prisoner’s mother says her son arrived home before six and ate supper then helped wash dishes. An affidavit by Edwin Ivens cites Pearl Evans stating Ivens was at her home at 7:33 the night of the murder.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Mary Hlimmer
Ivens
Richard Ivens
Bessie Holster
Blimmer
Edward Ivens
Rimmer
Fultz
Edwin Ivens
Miss Pearl Evans
Miss Evans
Wisconsin barber company agent arrested for bribery in Chicago
Charles J M Carpenter of Racine Wisconsin an agent of the Barber chair company was arrested in Chicago on a bribery charge. Sheriff Killman of Brown county assisted by two members of the Lincoln division made the arrest. Carpenter was taken to the Central police station and released on bonds of 3000. He is accused of bribing an alderman of Facing in Illinois to influence a vote. He said he would return to Wisconsin after posting bonds.
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Bssenciated Press
Chicago
Charles JM
Carpenter
Racine
Wis
Barber Phair Company
Babery
Shertt? Killman
Brown County
Wisconsin
Central Police Seaion
Sierne Killman
Ambassador to Austria Nominee from New York
President Roosevelt sent Charles S. Francis of Troy New York a nomination for ambassador to Austria Hungary to succeed Betlamr Sterer. The same message included Walter B Hill of New Hampshire as irrigation engineer Indian inspector nominee.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Charles S. Francis
Troy
Greece
Senate
Roosevelt
Austria-Hungary
Betlamr Sterer
Francis
Austria
Walter B. Hill
New Hampshire
Coal Operators Meet To Shape Unified Policy
About 400 bituminous coal operators gathered at the Claypool hotel in Indianapolis for a joint conference with miners to formulate a united action plan. Views varied, with some favoring wage increases while others opposed any raise. F L Robbins announced he will not seek continued leadership and J H Winder was elected to succeed him as head of the Sunday Creek Coal Company.
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Associated Press
Indianapolis
Ind
Claypool
F. L. Robbins
J. H. Winder
Sunday Creek Coal Company
Chin
Lonstorf Jury Dismissed in Conspiracy Case
Acsmerited Press reports the superior court dismissed the Lonstorf conspiracy jury case in which Emma Lonstorf through her guardian seeks to recover damages from Margarita Lonewif and others. The action paused after the court visited Lensterf, who is listed as the principal defendant and injured in a fall. The court plans to reconvene in several weeks as Lensterf recovers from a fractured arm.
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Superior Court
Lonsterf
Emma Lonsterf
Margarita Lonewif
Lensterf
Lensterfs Condi
Burning of the Atlanta steamer traced to fire fighting gear
March 18 report from Milwaukee states the Goodrich Transport steamer Atlanta burned after investigation. A March 12 inspection by the board found issues with the fire fighting equipment including automatic extinguishers.
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Larated
Milwaulker
Wis
Goodrich
Atlanta
Beard
Milwaukee Street Car Fatality Report
A street car incident in Milwaukee results in a fatality. A man identified as Fred Finn sustained injuries and died an hour later at St Pinn while attempting to cross near Federal and Oakland streets. police and officials investigated the accident.
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Northweetern
Milwaukee
Wee
Federnlace
Oakland
Fred Finn
Iereety Avive
St Pinn
Uhr Colfiern
Some of the Men Digging the Panama Canal
A description of the workers on the Panama Canal project emphasizes the human effort behind the massive undertaking. The piece highlights 20 000 laborers across shops, offices, railroads, and camps, whose energy and skill keep the canal progressing and attract global attention.
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Panama Canal
Gpa
Rose makes his answer in Milwaukee divorce charge case
The Milwaukee case centers on Mayor Rose who faces a document from Francis J. Hickey of Chicago via attorney Samuel C. Erbstein stating no divorce action will be brought and Rose will not be named as co respondent. Hickey claims his son gave no affidavit accusing the mayor of intimacy. Rose says he is the target of a political plot to ruin his renomination.
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Northwestern
Milwaukee
Wis
Ansewer
Rose
Samuel C. Erbstein
Francis J. Hickey
Chicago
Erbstein
City Press Association of Chicago
Hickey
Tather
Thayer in Critical Condition Amid Old Age Crisis
Ex United States senator and former Nebraska governor John M. Thayer lay near death in Linen,Web, after a night of grave illness. Doctors said he would likely not survive the day as he received heart support and intensive medical care.
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Associated Press
John M. Thayer
United States
Nebraska
Thayer
Tyan
Meeker
Col
John
Ripon Schools Resume After Fever Declare
Special to The Northeastern Ripon Wisconsin March 18 the searet fever danger is now officially declared offgially and churches were permitted to hold Sunday services as well for the first tems since observance Ripon College has tey doing close work for several days with its railing hay heer its roughly Aigntected and Wace Auping the varating and the school formally reo owned this morning No new ca w et the fever have deve a far ten are and there Je no further appre henalin
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Rip
Wis
Srhonte
Ripon College
Bakery workers in Milwaukee face casemaker effects
A March 18 report from Milwaukee notes bakers at the Refifen Lane Bakery amid concerns over cas fate and their work conditions. The article discusses the broader impact of a particular event on local bakers and the industry.
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Nopthewesterns
Milwaukee Wie
Jareerilie
Sermon on graft at Trinity church condemns wealthy grafters
Rev. John W. Greenwood preached on graft from Remiams, urging that wealth and power justify no exemption from public accountability. He cited Rockefeller and Morgan as examples and urged citizens to demand honesty from all, calling for renewed attention to moral duties of the affluent.
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John W. Greenwood
Trinity Episcopal Church
John
D. .Rockefeller
J. Pierpont Morgan
Amercan
Greenwood
Waupun
Greenweod
Merrar
Accident Scene Hints at Fatal Misfire and Witnesses
A fragmentary report notes an accidental shooting near 427 Tenth Street involving a person named Thaniteg and others. The text mentions a medical examiner’s involvement, unspecified charges, and a group of companions. details are unclear due to the damaged source.
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Jasna
Yount
Tle
Mijary
Milmanker Tragedy Reported in Milmanker Wis
An OCR fragment reports a fatal self harming act near Eighteenth Street in Milmanker Wis with unclear details. The text references Racine and Naja New but lacks coherent names or full context.
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Milmanker
Wis
Marnie
Racine
Koeowa
Judge Gary Gary Dies After Stroke At 82
Oshkosh mourns as Judge George Gary of Milwaukee and former Winnebago county judge suffers a paralytic stroke Saturday night. His health remains poor and recovery is uncertain. A noted probate authority, he authored works and recalled Pioneer days in Winn County. He celebrated his eighty second birthday on March 16 and had long practiced law in the region.
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Oshkosh
George
Gary
Milwaukee
Winnebaxe
G. S. Luscher
A. A. Hickhoy
Gary & Forward
Winn 9
Hammon
Dleveland
M. Harbrourk
RiClark
Hensh Fr
Mr. &1 Try
Berry
Hee Sane
George Gary
Charlee H
Gary Ws
Ty Milwaukes
Mate F_ieckhall
Jude Gary
Fire in Theater Causes Smoke and Alarm
Smoke poured from a theater chimney as fire crews arrived, drawing a large Saturday crowd. The blaze, caused by a defect, produced a bright glow and heavy smoke, but no alarms reached patrons during the performance. Fire apparatus gathered as theatergoers remained unaware of the incident.
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Idea Theater
Pheeius
Fire damages homes in downtown area during Sunday blaze
A blaze damaged multiple residences in the downtown district after 1 pm on Sunday. The fire, caused by faulty wiring, spread through two dwellings on Alwoma Street and New York Avenue, with total losses estimated at $100. Another chimney fire at 63 Alcot Street caused further damage but no injuries. Peter Geers’ home at 164 Wittemarth Street suffered a separate incident at 9 43 am, with no injuries reported.
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Nertones
Charley
Alwoma Street
New York Ave
Fea
Chris Dee
Hose
Axel
Depan Cnet
Matsin Etusmassen
Alcot Street
Peter Geers
Wittemarth Street
Presbyterian church seeks funds for Sunday school addition
Franklin Avenue Firge Presbyterian church plans an expansion to add a brick structure with a new Sunday school wing and basement access. The project includes a Kindergarten and phonograph room, with a large hall above and later potential basement recreation space. Estimated cost and completion timing to be determined.
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William Amuioheasd
Franklin
Aed Iy
Otter
Tle
Ater
Storough
Choaigh Street
Cherere
Audinarium
Miyddts Ag Poseilde
Aleg Platineda
Avera Suches
Motions Filed In Prairie Case Over Damages
Houck and Iltton attorneys for Gonear Prautach v Rasmussen and Son filed motions after a county court trial last week where the jury issued a special verdict for the defendants. They seek to set amounts for the questions on damages and request judgment for forty five dollars and seventy four cents plus costs. County Judge Chevado will hear arguments on Monday April to determine the damage amount as specified in the jury’s verdict.
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Chevado
J W Boughton Dead In Mitre Town
J W Boughton a Mitre resident died Sunday at age 82 after a lengthy illness. Survived by his widow and several local relatives, his funeral is planned for Tuesday at a local church, with burial at Ulversre Cemetery.
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J. W. Boughton
Mitre
oMes
Eiret
Walter
Ulversre
Tax Returns Boost for Local Taxpayers and Officials
The report notes improved tax returns and fiscal activity, citing county tax assessments, perennal property values, and the role of the County Treasurer. It mentions Graham from Ashland seeking suspension of Abrams as foreman at Grasford Coal amid a perceived financial interest conflict, and references the company and local governance actions.
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FO Graham
Ashland
Haere Abrams
Grasford Coal
Graham
Abrams
Bite
House Passes Consular Service Bill and Rail Rate Debate
The House approved the consular service bill reorganizing seevices and elevating diplomats, with an amendment allowing promotion of Generals Corbin and MacArthur before abolishing lieutenant ranks. The Senate debated railroad rate regulation, with McCreary defending ICC power and arguing rate controls should stand if constitutional, while Bailey followed.
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Washington
D. C
Grosvenor
Corbin
MacArthur
Don
Thartis Apache Lidiup Reservation
New Maxicca
Adams
Senate
Bb. O
Metriary
Titoniat
Pelwek
Natice Wat
Haffey
MrCreary
McCarry
Interstate Commerce Commission
Bailey
Victory at Milwaukee Inter-Normal Oratorical Contest Sparks School Parade
About 560 students in the upper department celebrate the Normal school’s victory in the inter-normal oratorical contest held Friday night in Milwaukee. 800 students enjoy a celebration as faculty organize speeches and yells led by Prof Hewitt and Prof Brige.
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Ikhbkoash Normal School
Mahwaukee
Irving BR
Howlett
Orhkesh
Trarma
Uip
Milwaukee
Telative I. Bovee
Xni Roef
Alzeta
Fire in Training School Silent Across City
A garbled report describes a training school fire with unclear details. National or local authorities state no injuries. witness accounts are inconsistent. Officials investigate the incident as smoke and structural damage impact the area.
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