Six Firemen Die In Milwaukee Hatters Fire Tragedy
A five story building housing Madden Hatters on Broadway collapsed trapping firefighters. Six men died and several others were seriously injured or dying at hospital as crews battled flames and searched debris. Loss estimated at 100000 with all company records destroyed.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Maddieton Manufacturing Company
Broadway
John Hintz
Frank Cavanaugh
Edwin Hugie Bick Burke
Vincent Marchesi
Paul Fenske
Wammaiond
Peter Janesen
Ures Toby Oq’ Donnell
Thin Donohue
Driver Redfein
Frank Fauger
Rais
Chief Clancy
Captain Hintz
Captain Hints
John Schwartz
Clancy
Khie
Linkman
Fie
Glivis Hanton
van Torr
Young
Fire Hits Fayette Alabama Business District
A blaze in Fayette Alabama destroyed the entire business section including twenty stores and the courthouse jail and other buildings. Loss estimated over 200000 dollars. In Lewistown Pennsylvania the large ax plant of the Mann estate at Yedgertown was razed by fire with a loss around 275000 dollars.
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Birmingham
Ala
Fayette
Tha ‘Joss
Lewistown
James EH. Mann
Yedgertown
Here
Wis
Bank Robberies Shake Small Towns Across Missouri and Kansas
In Garryville Missouri and Hudson Kansas, bandits blew safes in two banks after midnight. Curryville bank wrecked with $4000 taken while towns were alerted but not attacked. Hudson State Bank robbers wounded guard Max Lice and escaped with about $4140 after severing telephone and telegraph lines to prevent alarms.
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Associated Press
Garryville
Curryville
Hudson
Kay
Bfudson State Bank
Max Lice
Cotton mills to stay on full time after vote
Manchester England March 24 The cotton spinners federation mills will continue full time. The American section proposed suspending operations on Saturdays for three months but only eighty percent of its members favored the proposal on the final ballot. Ninety percent consent is required to cut outpay.
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Associated Press
Manchester
Ens
Cotton Spinners Federation
Reciprocity talk gains support in United States
The Associated Press reports growing sentiment for reciprocity with Canada as business improves. James J.ill, a caller in the White House, says the subject is little understood in the U.S. but likely to rise in importance soon, with no apparent threats to trade or policy.
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Associated Press
Washington
Canada
James J.ill
White House
Dean Sre
Banking groups acquire National Bank of Commerce stock
New York March 4 The J P Morgan & Co National City Bank and the First National Bank have acquired a large block of the National Bank of Commerce stock previously held by Equitable Life Assurance Society and Mutual Life Insurance Company.
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Associatel Press
New York
TP. Morgan & Ru
Mueht Laut Ae Wu
E Nation City Bank
The
First National Bank
Naonal Bank of Cammerce
Equitable Life Assorance Society
Mutual Life Insurance Company
Women’s suffrage plays headline Lyceum event in New York
A two play bill at the Lyceum theater presents Votes for Women themed works by Gertrude Johnston and Cicely Tiduiltynaigt. Proceeds support the suffrage cause, with Harriet Strong and Mrs Belmont lending aid.
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New York
Nuautenies
Togk Pael
Fl Watiner
Lyceum Theater
Gertrude E. Jounines
Cicely Tiduiltynaigt
Christopher
Harriet Stron Pont
Performace
Che Wonan
Polite
Augest Belmont
Univ
New Wage Law Shaken as Court Says Compromise Violates Constitution
Albany March 21 A New York court rules the workmen compensation act passed last year violates the state constitution. The decision voids compulsory employer insurance for injuries in hazardous trades, citing due process and property rights, with Judge Werner authoring the opinion and the full court concurring. The case centers on Ives a Buffalo switchman injured on the job whose employer argued the statute constitutional. The ruling emphasizes constitutional supremacy over economic theories when crafting statutes.
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Associated Press
Albany
Werner
Ives
Buffalo Cross
Farthe South Go Company
Faris
Merchants and Miners Fined for Freight Preferences
In Savannah on March 2 Judge Emery Speer fined Merchants and Miners Transportation Company $20,000 for giving freight rate preferences. The corporation was convicted last Friday in the United States ... ent court.
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Associated Presa
Savannah
Emery Speer
United States
Elgent Court
Merchants and Miners Transportation Company
Hymn Writer Pancy Croshy Celebrates 91st Birthday
Bridgeport Connecticut March 24 Associated Press reports blind poetess hymn writer Panny Croshy celebrated her ninety first birthday at home in the city. She is in good health and received numerous congratulatory messages.
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Associated Press
Bridgeport
Conn
Panny Croshy
Miss Croshy
Immigrant Traffic Plan Presented in Budapest
Count Heder vary premier and minister of interior submitted to the interchange today the government plan to regulate emigrant traffic in the United States and to do away with existing abuses.
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Associated Press
Budapest
Count Hedervary
Interior
Interchauge
Plaan
United States
Dust storm roars through Wahpeton area in Dakota plains
Wahpeton North Dakota endures the worst dust storm in the region's history as rain finally begins around noon. Farmers move to harrow fields and seed as they conserve soil moisture amid drifting grime.
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Associated Press
Wahpeton
N. D
Railway official denies Jersey City terminal sale
Samuel Rea, first vice president of the Pennsylvania Railway, denied reports that the company would sell its Jersey City terminal describing the claim as without foundation.
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Associated Press
New York
Samuel Rea
Pennsylvania Hailway Company
Pennsylvania Railway Company
Jersey City
Studying Good Pictures and the Meaning of Art
The essay argues that understanding the explanation behind music and pictures heightens enjoyment and judgment. By examining reproduction, production, and ideas, one gains initial and eventual appreciation for great paintings and can better evaluate all artworks.
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Tf Weady
Robbery at Blue Mound bank ends in escape
A masked gunman rammed the vault at First National Bank of Blue Mound in broad afternoon hours. He threatened staff and fled with about $2,400 after forcing the cashier to unlock the vault. No clues were found and the suspect vanished after twenty minutes.
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Decatur
First National Bank of
Blue Mound
American Horses Win at Rave Horsewine Meeting
A garbled report notes horses winning events at a meeting, mentioning Prix Cais Trute valued at 1600 dollars and multiple prize finishes. It references J. Gorhts Combuurey and Bashburn Friend 112, with unclear details about other races and a boat show in London.
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Iuy Associated Press
Trarks
Trunk J. Gorhts
Death toll rises as disease strikes medical figures
Dr Raymond Wo Brown, physician of the Hadon Sarees hoenal, dies of a contagious illness during the Vis-feur Tour of the Appearanen. His death follows that of Dr Edward F W Aghiov, both linked to infections from Greek immigrants.
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Assicieted
New York
Mareh
Rayimond
Brown
Joy
Edward FW. Aghiov
Pay for Work Done Only in Washington Behind Schedule
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a March 24 workday under scrutiny by customs and collectors. Mentions include a secretary, stevedores, weighing ducks, and investigations by several agencies seeking four figure payments. Details are unclear but imply delayed wages across ports.
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Associated Press
Washington
Atl Cys
Siiles
MacVrugh
Subsidiary Bank Closed in Vernon Maram Case
The Mow Vernon Nadignal bank of Maram Vernon was closed today by its directors led by president Herbert T. Jennings who also holds an officer role at Fast National bank of Oneanta, which was closed by its directors yesterday.
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Aassochited
Washington
Vernon Nadignal Bank of Maram Vernon
St. Goo
Herbert T. Jennings
Fast
National Bank of Oneanta
Wis
Publishers and printing in ancient Rome and beyond
The article describes ancient and early modern publishing, noting large outputs and low prices by major firms. It mentions slave-copyists, fast production of works like Martel and Caesar's Commentaries, and widespread distribution via organized advertising and publicity departments, implying a developed book trade across provinces and cities.
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Horace
Pubdishe
Rev
Martel
Attieud
Leeru
Caesar
Army Names Archibald Butt Major in 1920s Style
Washington reporters note Captain Archibald Butt, long time military aide to President Roosevelt, has been promoted to major. The formal commission was signed today after weeks of routine review.
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Arrotintel Press
Washington
Archibald Wy, Butt
Talta
Art Vir Gorse
Thane Velt
Rebels Attack and Bridges Burned in Northern Mexico
Reports from Torreón and nearby areas describe rebels and attacks on key targets. Cavalry under Col. Casillas reportedly killed eight in a clash at Refagle Ranch after rebels halted a bridge and looted the Loma station while cutting telegraph lines. Authorities protest insurgent actions and press for negotiated reforms led by officials in Mexico City.
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Coliniel Casillas
James EB. Boland
Carathers
Dete
Mexico
Chilmahua
Perth
Chihuahua
Madera
Manny
Kostiny
Chichuahua
Track Squad at Work Amid Weather and Coaching Changes
The dlgn school track squad trains under Coach Butler despite poor weather. Captain Marks directs the team as several runners like Rasmunsen and Mc Cray are unavailable. Remaining athletes listed include Plintz, Ridaout, Kubler, Buchow, Morgan, Harrington, and others as potential qualifiers for the season.
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Dlgn
Iaty Haga
Clilly
Butler
Telechuel
Marks
Rasmunsen
McCray
Sbupsin
Moen
Tovleck
Lampert
Follawing
Plintz
Ridaout
Kubler
Buchow
Ti Morgan
Tlarlbut
Ivea
Uarrington
Rugger
Lang
Iox
Anderaon
Anil Chunmner
Upper Peninsula rail fare reduction advances in House
In Lansing on March 4 the House committee of the whole approved a bill to cut railway passenger fares in the Upper Peninsula to two cents a mile. The measure aims to reduce costs for travelers and appears to seek broader support to extend the lower rate across all lines.
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iBy Assocated Press
Lansing, Mich
WNL
Upper Peninsula
Millionaire Mail Fraud Chief Sentenced in Trial
William Harrison, head of a mail order firm, was found guilty of using mail schemes to defraud. In federal district court at Leavenworth, Kansas, he received a three year prison term and a $1000 fine. The sentence was handed down by Judge Dillister after Harrison was convicted in a case brought by federal authorities.
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Apsoelited Press
Cinelanad
Worth
Kas
William Tt. Tarrison
Dfeliister
United States
Dlatriot
Harrison
Steel Head at Capital Meeting Leads to Reticence
Bethlehem Steel president Charles M. Schwab and Secretary of State Yantington Wilson met in Washington to discuss a matter described as a “vibit.” Officials offered little detail on the purpose or outcomes of the talks.
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Ploase
Elo Paso
Tex
Marcel
Golay
Regiouhal
Peter
Wallstonemanne
Mexico City
Hodikely
Limantour
Dlax
Hlsz
Gonzales Cura
Associated
Washington
Charles M. Schwab
Bethlehem Steel Works
Yantington Wilson
Schwab
Weisse
Chales
Lemene
Capitel
Wei
Weisser
Burrey
Jones
Madison
Judiciary Committee
Hue Llw
Chyenoweth
Taft Pink Eye Seen At White House Event
Reported as President Taft shows pink eye during a White House appearance. The article critiques Philippine policy and independence prospects, noting Governor Forbes and war secretary reports on labor and colonization, and cites a National Monthly reflection by Winslow.
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Govnot Gener Forbes
Jaf War
Pena
Twahig
Winslow
National Monthly
Wisconsin Legislature Battles Civil Service Audit Crisis
The Wisconsin Legislature gridlocked over civil service audit disputes as the secretary of state refuses to approve claims, pushing the matter toward court action. Other items include districting talks for Hayward and Hurley, and hearings on liquor law reform and agency relocations.
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Weil
Wisconsin
Sveretary
Civil Service Commission
Elias
Cest
Om- Wissian
Hayward
Vaughn
Hurley
Iurley
Buler DL
Robert Leach
Milwaukee
Thzalbhon
Retail Liquor Dealers’ Association
Ova
Wale
Oghkosh
Wausau
Committee On Agricultural Exhibitions
Reception for Pastor Hey D Deukios Wille ius at First Presbyterian
An informal reception is planned at the First Presbyterian Church this evening to honor Hey D Deukios Wille ius recently arrived to lead the Oshkosh church. Invitations were in the church calendar. no program is set and light refreshments will be served at 3 o clock.
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Hey. D. Deukios Willeius
Wausau Briefs: Marriage License Issued and Local Fire
J A McKachron of Wausau visits the city. County Clerk J J Fish issues a marriage license to Appell Tappinen and Mise Mamie Jaakkonen. Fire damaged the Krippene residence roof on Jefferson Avenue from sparks at 6 30 PM Thursday. Fire department extinguished with a water stream. Lawrence Spanbauer and John Schuettel fined for disorderly conduct after a sixth street fray following a warrant arrest by Officer Christed.
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J A. McKachron
Wausau
Cty
J. J. Fish
Tappinen
Mise Mamie Jaakkonen
William Krippene
Jefferson Avenue
Lawrence Spanbauer
John Schuettel
Sixth Street
Christed
Fair and Warmer Tomorrow, Wisconsin Weather Note
Local observations show rising temperatures and increasing warmth through the day with a peak near morning. The forecast suggests a gradual cooling by night as humidity remains moderate and skies stay mostly clear.
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Wisconsin
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