Milwaukee man kills wife and shoots self in double life confession
George Willoughby, a Milwaukee coffee and spice firm manager, shot his wife Florence and then attempted suicide after confessing to an affair with another woman. He planned the act for months, used chloroform to render her unconscious, hid the revolver, and now lies seriously wounded with recovery possible. The other woman’s identity remains unreleased.
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Associated Press
Milwaukee
Wis
George Willoughby
Jewett & Sherman Company
Florence Willoughby
Prospect Avenue
Willoughby
Rew
Chicago
Merch
Willoushby
Jed
Wileughty
Embezzler Ill in Jail as Physician Attends
Port Huron March 20 William L Yeon supreme secretary of the United Home Protectors Fraternity confessed to a shortage exceeding 75 000 dollars and was so ill a physician was called to attend him in jail The formal charge at the preliminary will be embezzlement at 155 000 dollars
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Associated Press
Port Huron
Mich
William L. Yeon
United Home Protectors’ Fraternity
Russian Cassie Chadwick figure seeks extradition dodge
New York report says Olga Stein, wanted in St. Petersburg for swindle of 116000 rubles, plans to resist extradition aided by Marine Guard Captain René Schultz. Stein likens case to political persecution. consulate notes Russia once called her a counterparts of Mme Humbert. Authorities plan to send her to St. Petersburg for trial. charges involve swindling, not politics.
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New York
Martin W. Littleton Ag
Olga Stein
St. Petersburg
Ar René Schultz
Marine Guard
Rus
Schultz
George’ Stein
Russia
Mme. Stein
Mme. Humbert
Cassie Chadwick
Italy
France
Thig
United States
Shields
Reichstag reporters withdraw after debate on racial remark
Berlin March 20 Associated Press reports that Reichstag reporters ceased covering sessions after a member used a statement asserting that Negroes had immortal souls. The incident led to more than 100 journalists debating action. The press gallery remained empty this morning as members demanded an apology from Herr Groeber or an order from the president. Press correspondents voiced sympathy with colleagues.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Reichstag
É Reier
Attempts to Murder in Alvatice and Related Crimes
A March 20 report details ex policeman George W. Miller shooting his former housekeeper Tillie Artenstein in Alvatice, then fatally wounding himself after she refused marriage. The woman survives. In Fayette County Iowa a farmer Otto Whitebeck was murdered, leaving his wife alone. motive unknown. Hans Halverson, a bachelor farmer near Work, North Dakota, was found murdered with three bullet wounds in the back, robbery suspected.
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Associated Press
Alvatice
George W. Miller
Tillie Artenstein
Miller
M Miller
Farmer
St. Paul
Minn
Oelwein
Otto Whiebeck
Auburn Township
Fayette County
Auburn
N. D
Hans Halvérson
Halverson
Standard Oil ouster suit details Terre Haute oil fight
Testimony in a government ouster suit against Standard Oil ties the firm to the Terre Haute retail oil battle. Charles Kercher of Columbus, ex Paragon Oil manager, said Standard orders aimed to grab independents’ customers and force rivals out. He claimed undercutting and destruction of letters, with Sanford of Cincinnati directing the scheme and a pony contract to mask the work.
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Associated Press
Cleveland
Standard Oil Company
Terre Haute
Charles Kercher
Columbus
Paragon Oil Company
Standard O
Standard
Kercher
P. Sanford
Ciltinnett
Sanford
Paragon
Independents
Standard Ol
Students' Riot Case Adjourned After Proceedings In Ann Arbor
About fifteen students arrested after a riot in Ann Arbor appeared before Justices Duty for examination on riot charges. With eight attorneys defending them, the case was adjourned until Monday as 2,000 students attacked and wrecked the Star theater late Monday night.
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Associated Press
Ann Arbor
Mich
Jeight
I Star
Flood threat from Ohio floods to tie rail traffic
In Gallipolis Ohio forecast traffic disruption looms as flood indicators point to a disaster matching 1884. Rain and great damage fill the Ohio valley while side streams pour into the river. In Pittsburgh Pennsylvania the Sandusky crest reached 27.9 feet before receding as cold weather froze streams and hindering new floods. Authorities plan cleanup below the 22 foot danger mark.
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Associated Press
Gallipolis
Baltimore & Ohio Railway
Ohio River
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
Fines For Illegal Fishing Imposed in Chippewa Falls Area
Gust Skeen of Boyd was fined 70 dollars including costs for illegal fishing. Charles Gustanson and Charles Frederickson, also of Boyd, received 25 dollars each. Keen fought the case while the others pleaded guilty. Frank Corn John Wall George Robinson Theodore Vault Anton Stelttigusen and Martin Marselles of Stanley were acquitted.
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Milwaukee
Larch i
Chippewa
Falls
Gust Skeen
Boyd
Charles ‘Gustanson
Charles ' Frederickson
Keen
Frank Corn
John Wall
George Robinson
Theodore Vault
Anton Stelttigusen
Martin Marselles
Stanley
DIES IN MOTHERS ARMS IN DIPHTHERIA CASE
Milwaukee report from North Freedom says Arthur Du Bois aged twenty eight died in his mother's arms while being guided from a hallway to a bedroom. He had traveled from Mineral Point to Madison and Reedsburg while ill with black diphtheria exposing many passengers. He was to be married this spring.
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Northwestern
Milwaukee
Wis
Wisconsin
North Freedom
Arthur du Bois
du Bois
Mineral Point
Madison
Reedsburg
Michigan newspaper man Hosford ends life in Washington
Frank W. Hosford, formerly a reading clerk in the U S House and a familiar figure in Michigan journalism, died by his own hand today in Washington D C. His career spanned public service and the press, leaving a noted imprint in both arenas.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Frank WW. Hosford
House of Representatives
Michigan
Portuguese Troops Destroy Town in Guinea Rebellion
An official dispatch from Lisbon reports Portuguese forces attacked the revolting natives at Dafuneo and Egine in Portuguese Guinea and razed the town of Vareila.
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Associates
Lisbon
Dix
Dafuneo
Egine
Portuguese Guinea
Vareila
Reid Takes a Holiday. Don for the Riviera
London March 26 Whitelaw Reid the American ambassador to Great Britain left today for the Riviera on a fortnight's holiday.
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Associated Press
London
Whitelaw Potd
Great Britain
Riviera
Attorney General Seeks Senate Investigation
Albany March 20 Attorney General Jackson sent a letter to the senate requesting an investigation of his department.
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Associated Press
Albany, N
Jackson
Senate
Duke of Abruzzi Entangled in Italian Royal Marriage Talk
Rome April reports say King Victor Emmanuel discusses the rumored engagement of the Duke of the Abruzzi to Katherine Elkins daughter of Senator Stephen Elkins of West Virginia. No formal engagement announced. The Duke sailed from Washington and is traveling incognito. Italian diplomacy notes and Florida correspondence fuel speculation of an abroad marriage.
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Ciphed Weldetamn
Italy
Associated Press
Rome
Victor Emmichael Wis
Katherine Elkins
Stephen Elkins
West Virginia
Rng
Washington
Baron Mayor Des Planches
Fiorida
Waly
Willy
Florida
Senate
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Duke of
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Kingston
Jamaica
Aorta
Naples
Abruzzi
Miss Elkins
Una Abruzzi
Connaught
England
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Aosts
Ives
Capo ‘Dimonte
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Turin
Province
Palermo
Venice
Genoa
New York
Emd
Vlad
Elkins Cirelus
Miss Icing
Elkins
Peels
el- King
Eyatem
Whersby
Marty
Des Pianches
Ciue
Na Kow
Levy on All Members Approved by Mine Workers
Indianapolis, March 20. The national convention of the United Mine Workers of America completed discussion of the scale committee report. The first section adopted levies an assessment of fifty cents per month on all members to bolster the fund aiding members who may face idleness if contracts fail by April 1. The body authorized the international executive board to adjust the assessment and ordered miners to work where contracts exist or joint conferences occur on April 1, with a halt to work in districts lacking contracts or conferences.
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Associated Press
Indianapolis
Ind
United Mine Workers of America
Whison
International Executive Board
Wational Executive Board
Morasch Trial Opens Over Poison Candy Murder Case
Kansas City March 20 testimony began in the circuit court case of Mrs. Sarah Morasch charged with murder in the death of Ruth Miller a 19 year old who died after eating poison candy meant for her teen sister Eva Miller handwriting expert testimony is expected to play a key role as prosecutors seek to prove Mrs Morasch delivered the fatal box.
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Associated Press
Kansas City
Sarah Morasch
Kas
Murden Ff Ee
Ruth Miller
Eva Miller
Wil
La Follette bill seeks tariff commission to curb production
Associated Press reports Senator La Follette introduced a bill creating a tariff commission to advise on suspending tariff schedules and controlling production and prices. The commission would have ten-year terms, diverse sector representation, and salaries of ten thousand dollars, with staggered yearly appointments to begin. La Follette plans to ask the Senate for a line to speak on the measure.
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Associated Presa
Wahshington
Dl Tarth Commission
la Follette
United States
Ning
Congress
Inbor
Afr
la Irollette
Senate
Wife Follows Husband in Cemetery Deaths
In Logan Indiana on March 20 the Ehrhardt family suffered two sudden losses. Christian Ehrhardt aged eighty died Sunday after long residence here. His funeral was held yesterday and was followed immediately by the death of his wife Mrs Ehrardt. They leave five children in a long settled local family.
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Associated Press
Logan
Christian Ehrhardt
Christian Ehrardt
Men Fought for Jobs at Cuyahoga Plant Riot
Three hundred workers surged for work at the Cuyahoga plant of the American Steel and Wire Co in Cleveland Ohio driven by hunger. Yesterday two men were shot in the riot as police warned and dispersed the crowd with clubs. Several were on the ground and authorities barely prevented another outbreak.
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Ay Associated Presa
Cleveland
Cuyahoga
American Steel and Wire Company
Plans for Saenger auditorium in Milwaukee set
Milwaukee March 22 News special from La weeds Sav a: Pins have been completed for the Saenger auditorium to be erected by the Saengeries association. Work will soon begin. The structure will feature a stage with seating for about 2000 and capacity for several thousand.
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Northwestern
Milwaukee
Wis
la Wees
Saengerfest
Saengeries
House votes to table bid for corporate info request
In Washington March 2 the House, by 143 to 11 percent, tabled a resolution urging the president to supply information on corporations collected by the Bureau of Corporations. The vote blocks the request and delays action on disclosure.
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Associated Press
Washington, D.C
House Today
Bureau of Corporations
Fire in Chicago Hotel Sparks Fatal Fire Damage
A deadly hotel fire broke out in Chicago on March 20 injuring several and threatening extensive destruction. Authorities report a fatal outcome and ongoing efforts to control the blaze amidst crowded conditions at the lodging house.
Japan Invites Fleet to Call at Any Japanese Port
Washington reports the Japanese government invites the Atlantic battleship fleet to visit any port in Japan on its homeward world cruise. President and cabinet consider acceptance. Yokohama likely to host the American fleet. China may invite a visit to its waters if accepted.
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China
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Secreatary
Root
Japan
Trakahira
Yokohama
Chines
Shanghag
Robbed Train Nightly by Rail Crew Confession
Three railroad crew members Roy Armstrong foreman Charley Clark and William Brown confessed to systematic robberies on the Louisville and Nashville line. They acknowledged stealing from trains nearly every night securing about $5,000 in value and plan to discard the remainder. The trio's admissions followed police interrogation and traced loot.
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Associated Rice
East St. Louis
Trannal
Roy Armstrong
Foreman
Charley Clark
Wiliam Brown
Sam Louisville
Nashville
Brown
Clergymen testifies in grand jury case against private detectives
Evidence heard by the grand jury in Chicago shows alleged private detectives were jailed on charges of defrauding several clergymen of large sums by promising to obtain evidence against Mayor Busse and Chief of Police Shippy. Rev Morton Hartzell, a leading donor, testified as the principal witness. Chief Shippy also testified. Walter Gericke, a fifth man, was arrested as a go-between.
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Associated Press
Ghicago
Busse
Shippy
Morton C. Hartgell
Walter Gericke
Panic closes Butler school after alleged blackmail threat
Panic grips Butler as a bomb threat and extortion demand disrupt the Institute cell school. President Meychling of the school board reportedly received a black hand letter demanding 300 or the building would be blown up with dynamite. Many women urged immediate dismissal of their children while officials denied the demand, leaving students not returning today.
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Oy Associated Press
Butler
Meychling
Money Comes Slowly in Milwaukee Funds for Fall Arrangements
A fragmented item notes slow money flow in Milwaukee with Mitrega and La Cros names, outlining a fund need to arrange tents for the planned event next September. Efforts will be made to secure the remaining balance as preparations continue amid concern.
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Milwaukee
Wis
la Cros
Spain
French Car Gains Associates Dre Larch Froneah
A garbled report notes a French car gaining ground with associates in a March night run. It mentions long-distance driving, a target of Charennay, and a forecasted midnight arrival, with weather data showing rain and snow in retirement at dawn.
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Esterday
Tha Lerington
Niman
Bera
Charennay
Cheyenne
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