La Follette gains North Dakota delegates in heated race
North Dakota results give Robert M. La Follette a large lead over Roosevelt with about 11 000 to 13 500 votes in early returns, securing 10 delegates for Chicago. Roosevelt lags as Taft forces face uncertain prospects, with La Follette’s momentum seen as boosting Wisconsin and other Progressive states toward a strong convention showing.
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Illinois Firms Merge to Form Hlinda Tron & Bolt Company
Hinata Iron and Bolt and Star Manufacturing join forces in Elgin and Carpentersville Illinois with a capital of 1.8 million dollars to operate as the Hlinda Tron & Bolt Company producing farming implements.
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Hinata Iron & Bolt Company
Star Manufacturing Company
Carpentersville, IL
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Offer Made To Creditors In New London Bankrupt Case
Appleton Wisconsin March 2 bankruptcy hearing for Page and Nyon Manufacturing of New London was held at 2 pm before Referee Cary. The trust official reported the plant is in operation and it is rumored that an offer to creditors has been made though the amount remains secret. Also noted were 1500 at Rev Joseph Glueckstein mass at St Josephs church and Elks lodge initiation events in Kaukauna with fifty local Elks traveling to attend.
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Appleton
Wis
Page & Nyon Manfacturing Company
New London
Paul
Cary
Joseph Glueckstein
St. Joseph's Church
Appleton Lodge of Elks
Aclvas
Kaukauna
Ice Gorge on Mississippi Threatens Flooded Lowlands
The ice gorge on the Mississippi River near Warsaw Iowa broke shortly after noon, causing a rapid rise of three feet and widespread flooding of nearby lowlands. Water levels reached seventeen feet with high banks loaded by great wakes as reports of a dam fire proved false. Immediate danger eased after the gorge shifted and the flood began to drop.
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Morgan Endows Education Gift to Peabody College
Announcement from Nashville reports J Pierpont Morgan donated 100000 to Peabody College for Teachers. The George Peabody fund trustees will add 90000 toward a Southern college goal if the college reaches 1000000 by September 19 1918. Southern alumni pledge 200000 to match the effort.
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J. Pierpont ‘Morgan
Peabody College
George. Peabody Fund
Souther College
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Southern
Severe Snowstorm Paralyzes Nebraska and South Dakota
A fierce late winter storm battered north Nebraska and southern South Dakota on March 20. Record snow fell by nine o clock as a harsh north wind drove temperatures down. Train service was disrupted with many trains abandoned and unable to operate.
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Norfolk
Neb
North
Nebraska
South
Dakota
Toraive
Troops Guard Lawrence Mills Amid Textile Turmoil
In Lawrence a tense scene unfolds as National Guard units reinforce the area around Weetern Mills amid worker unrest and shifting labor tensions. Local authorities report heightened security as managers navigate production disruptions and potential confrontations.
Soft coal men quit April 1 not a strike
Western Pennsylvania Ohio Indiana and nearby states prepare for a two week shutdown starting April 1 as operators and United Mine Workers survey a two year wage scale. Miners demand about twenty percent more and a tonnage based pay plan with shorter work weeks. delegates will vote by referendum before any potential action.
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Cleveland
John (. White
United Mine Workers of America
Ww. Ok, Fields
Pittsburg
BE. A, Cole
Columbus
H. HH. Penna
Toren Haute
Ind
H. M.faylor
Chicago
Oklahoma
Arkansas
Kansas
Missouri
Lews
Michigan
Canada
John P. White
United Mine Workers’ of America
M. Taylor
Altun
Beeloit Sophomore Burned In Laboratory Accident
Beloit college sophomore Chauncey Beebe was severely burned on the face by caustic action while working in the chemistry laboratory late yesterday afternoon. Doctors reported sight loss was not probable for one eye, after initial fears.
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Northwestern
Milwaukee
Wia
Helott
Chauncey Beebe
Parva
Wis
Beloit ‘College
Leather Board Mill Fire Claims Man's Body In Norfolk
An unidentified man was found dead after a fire destroyed the Leather Board mill of the Milmath Leather Board company in Norfolk. The incident is under investigation with insurance expected to cover losses, while authorities consider possible foul play amid unclear details.
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Associated Press
Norfolk
Millon
N. H
Milmath
Bhaw J Ton Leather Board Company
Interests in Bribery Case Prompt Public Hearings
Four New Mexico representatives face bribery charges as an oral hearing by a public house committee opens. A statement by Lucero Irujillo Cordors Montoya claims the four were lured into a trap by the Republican committee, while their defense is led by George W. Prichard and AC De Delea.
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Caucha
Ani
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Allen gang still free in Virginia chase confusion
In Hillsville Virginia on March 20 the Allen gang location remains unknown after a false trail drew many riders. A returning posse found frightened residents at the courthouse green while reports said two men matching the outlaws were seen near Mount Atry North Carolina heading toward Winston Salem.
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Allen
Chestnut Edge
Courthouse Green
Roanoke
Mount Atry
N.C
Freel Allen
Wesley Edwards
Cirroll County
Outhny
Tmlot Mountain
Winston-Rilem
Te Pursult
Marinette Saga Marks End of Logging Season
Milwaukee dispatch reports the logging season ending across the northern country from Lake Superior to Lake Michigan. Thousands of woodmen head home as hauling finishes and loading at landings remains the final task after a brisk, heavy season.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Lake Superior
Lake Michigan
Red Cross Urges More Donations as China Relief Needs Grow
Washington reports the American Red Cross has averaged over 14000 monthly to China since January 1 and headquarters announce continuing need for further contributions. An additional 1600 was sent to China amid exceptionally bad conditions.
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Associated Press
Washington, D
Pastor Clings to Beloit After Six Offer Declines
Milwaukee Wisconsin special reports Pastor from Beloit refused six job offers since September first. Gratton North Carolina offered a salary increase of 1200 dollars. At a congregation meeting last night he chose to remain in Beloit despite pleas to go.
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Milwaukee
Wie
Wisconsin
Beloit
Gratton
N. C
Burnett County Names New District Attorney
Clyde J. Strang of Grantsburg appointed district attorney of Burnett County by Governor McGovern to succeed A. J. Myrland who resigned. Myrland becomes secretary to the state tax commission. Term ends January.
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Milwaukee
Wis
iNews
Madivon Saga
Clyde J. Strang
Grantsburg
University of Wisconsin Law Sho
Burnette County
McGovern
A. J. Myrland
Myrland
Tatate Tax Commission
Allis-Chalmers Announces Reorganization Plan
The Allis-Chalmers reorganizations committee outlines plan details in New York. Preferred stock receives twenty percent or 3 210 000 and common stock ten percent or 1982 00, providing 5 192 000 in working capital.
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Associated Press
New York
Allis-Chalmeralompany
Fragmented Opinion on Marriage Attitudes and Duty
A jumble of pointed paragraphs discusses marriage modernity and gender roles. The writer critiques conscience and loyalty, suggesting men face social pressure to fulfill duties, with crude comparisons to men and women. The text appears as satirical social commentary from an old newspaper page.
Fram at Buenos Aires Ship News From Hobart
The Fram, famed Arctic and Antarctic exploring ship, docked at Buenos Aires after the voyage to the Pole. Captain Roald Amundsen recently completed a polar expedition and the ship returned to Hobart, Tasmania, with news of the expedition and its close.
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Buenos Aires
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Hobar
Tasmania
Ron Amundsen
Eighty Five Men Die In Coal Mine Disaster
Fort Smith Arkansas March 20 Mine No 2 of the Sun Bols Coal company at McCurtain was wrecked by a gas explosion and fire. One body recovered badly burned. eighty five miners feared dead as rescue odds fade. Nine escaped at McCurtain while seventy remain entombed. another explosion feared. Weathered officials report ongoing uncertainty about casualties and cause.
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Taft Delayed by Fog Marries News of New York Injury
President Taft faced travel disruptions due to dense fog delaying his Washington trip. He learned Mrs Taft, visiting an exhibition in New York, had fallen but was not harmed. Taft, staying in New York, phoned family and prepared to leave on the 10:08 train from Pennsylvania Station.
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Pennsylvania
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Pennsylvania Station
Oalock
Five Die in Sudden Accidents Near Nicazatu
Five men including a barber named Gosta, reputed leader of a republic defense group, died in hazardous device incidents in Nicazatu suburb. Several houses were destroyed, others remain buried under debris as authorities search for more victims.
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Oporto
Nicazatu
Gosta
Republic
Ritina
Special hearing on hours for women in Wisconsin
Special to The Northwestern Milwaukee reports Mareh Jourans of the Wisconsin Pea Cack rs association has been granted a hearing by the state industrial commission for March 25. The request seeks concessions on enforcing the law restricting hours for women in bar work. Some contend the issue is tied to overtime and overall labor practices.
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Mareh Jourans
Midissi
Wisconsin
Pea Cackrs’ Association
State Industrial Commission
Bar
Wien
Spring rain stalls three of a at
A fragment notes three of a spring rain event causing delays and damp conditions. It mentions local weather impact and potential effects on plans. The text is incomplete but implies a brief, unsettled pattern with scattered showers.
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