Fires Threaten Platteville Failures Spring From Kept Fire
Wisconsin special reports two deliberate fires in Platteville aiming to burn the town. Taylor Brothers feed store burned for a 3,500 loss. nearby Columbia hotel and Frank Wood residence damaged. Meyer Metcalfs lumber yard and other buildings also set ablaze but saved. Sheriff pursues three suspected arsonists.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Wisconsin
Plattevile
Vie
Platteville
Taylor Brothers
East Main Street
Columbia
Frank Wood
Meyer & Metcalfs
William Stuhs
Schroeder
Passengers in Panic Aboard the Nord America
The Nord America limped into Bermuda after a severe storm from Naples to Genoa with 1500 steerage passengers and 40 cabin travelers nearly running out of water and coal. Frederick Taylor of the Royal Geographical Society described a night of terror as seas battered the ship and mothers clutched children awaiting relief. The crew steered for Bermuda when supplies dwindled and the vessel reached Hamilton.
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New York
Nord America
Bermuda
Genoa
Naples
Frederick Taylor
Royal Geographical Society
Terweo
Japan
China
Hawaii
Mir. Taylor
America
Hamilton
Gilman Comments on Carnegie Institution Plans in New York
Dr. Daniel C. Gilman, former Johns Hopkins president and Carnegie Institution head, says plans are unfolding with hundreds of letters and outreach to education leaders. He notes no announcements or appointments yet, funds not available until August, and work unlikely to start until November. The program aims to advance higher research with researchers called workers rather than students.
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Associated Press
New York
Daniel C. Gilman
Johna Tropkins University
New
Carnegie Institution
City
Coloness
Carmexie
Planner
Associated
Wolve Hoex
Orange River Colony
Schalkburger
Kroonstad
Transvaal
Marker
Lord Kitchener
Inehief
South Africa
Amsterdam
Abraham Fischer
Presidente Steyn
Battle over universal transfers sparks street clash
Citizens at the south end of Austin fought Union and Consolidated Traction workers in a hand to hand dispute over universal transfers. Judge Ball ordered transfers must be provided. Several injured among the workers and bystanders as chaos disrupted the Wert Madison streetcar line amid tensions with city authorities and company crews.
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Chicar
Citizers
Aurtin
Union and Consolidated Traction Companies
Judge Ball
Ivan
Jehteen
Erecta Te
Thirteen Wives Case Moves Through St Joseph Court
Joseph Missouri March 5 A local man identified as Caristian C Nelson faces multiple counts linked to bigamy after being arrested in San Antonio Texas. He allegedly married thirteen women including Mrs Mary A Marker of Toate nurs Maine and Mrs Parker of September. The preliminary trial will occur before the same justice who officiated a prior marriage in September.
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Ascocl
Persec
T. Joseph
Caristian C. Nelson
Haree
Alee
Mera
Sar Antonio
Tex
St. Joseph
India
Mary A. Marker
Hota
Liam
Chicago
San Francisco
Des Moines
New York
St. Tavl
Sumter
D. C
Conway
Peate
Parker
Milwaukee Road double tracking plans under way
Arrangements to double track the Milwaukee road line from Brookfeld to Camp Douglas are being pursued with vigor. Work is to begin when weather permits and to be finished in the shortest possible time.
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Northwestern
Milwaukee, Wis
Milwaukee Road
Brookfeld
Camp Douglas
Bullard to Lead Republican Ticket in Menasha Fight
In Menasha Wisconsin the Republican convention nominated Silas Bullard for mayor and Henry M North for assessor with Henry Tuckscherer for assessor and L G Arnold for justice of the peace. Jerome Flint and Max Appold named constables. The Democratic convention picked George Banta for mayor with Henry Northrup for justice of the peace and Barney Welsh and Phillip Schwab for assessors. A union ticket discussion failed as Republicans did not approve Banta. Paperworkers press Winnebago Paper Co to adopt short hours. company cites long hours persists after talks led by W L Davis.
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Menasha
Wis
Sfarch
Weary Tuchseherer
Justice of Peace
L. G. Arnold
Northrup
John Scholle
Smith Mhtory
Silas Bullard
Democratic Committee
George Banta
Henry M. North
Henry Tuckscherer
Jerome Flint
Max Appold
Excotea Printing Company
Banta
Hiale
Henry Hi. Northrup
Justice of the Peace
Barney Welsh
Phillip Schwab
John Jedowabay
Paperworkers’ Union
Thomas Kilszins
J. BP
Jasperson
Winnebago Paper Company
W. L. Davis
Mr. Davis
J. P. Jaspersen
North‘western
Davis
sGeorge Tanta
Sap
Municipal Court Hears Drunken and Disorderly Cases
Ethel Johnson plead guilty to drunk and disorderly conduct and was sentenced to twelve days in the county jail after an Armory B dance incident. Frankin Howard paid the fine and Johnson was ordered out of town by the chief of police. Gustave Drumm faced two charges, pleaded not guilty to drunkenness, and paid a fine. replevin suit over a beagle was decided with six cents in damages. Sohn Anderson and Dan Johnson were arraigned on vagrancy charges and sentenced in municipal court. Henry F Reek faced tax issues and a hearing was set for the following week.
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Ethel Johnson
O7tteer Casey
Armory B
Frankin Howard
Johnson
Drumm
Gustave Drumm
Montel- Palcourt
G. A. Buckstatt
A. J. Hooper
Pramm
Sohn Anderson
Dan Johnson
Fr. J. Wu
Henry F Reek
New Corporation Forms in Maidleon Wisconsin
Special to The North Western reports the Osh Rath Trank Company filing articles of incorporation with the secretary of state. Capital stock is 200 dollars, and the incorporators include George M. Hilton T. H. Taxton and William F. Krippe.
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Maidleon
Wis
Loiag
Caskal
Ingerporstera
George M. Hilton
T. HH
Taxton
William FE. Krippe
Meteor's Trial Run in New York Ahead of Ocean Crossing
In New York on March 31, records show meteorologist William’s team preparing for a trial run. The group aims to cross the ocean by week’s end, with the shipment and readiness details focusing on a possible Thursday crossing.
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New York
William
Salute Incident Causes Fatalities During Ceremony
A gun salute at a royal event in Chatham was halted after a man firing a salute was fatally injured and another participant lost both arms. The incident occurred during a display involving the Prince and Princess of Wales, with reports noting the accident as a severe mishap.
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Tandon
OLESON AT CAPITAL INDEFINITE VISITS TO WISCONSIN
Captain Oleson postmaster of Oshkosh arrived in Washington for meetings with delegation members amid talk of Crane's appointment. He denied protest details and planned further appearances at the Capitol. The article also notes hearings on a proposed Department of Commerce and Labor and a Kentucky election contest in Congress.
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Northwestern
Washinston
Die Olewen
Oshkosh
Washington
Gene Payne Ant
Spooner
Quarles
Ale
Olexon
Capitol
Wisconsin
House Committee On Commerce
Department of Commercir and Labor
Theodore C. Search
Fhuiladetpita
National Association of Exporters
J.W. Ela
Chicago
National Business League
Edward R. Wood
Philadelphia
Trades League
L. W. Noses
National Civic League
George L. Anderson
Pittsburgh Chamber of Commerce
WW. R. Tucker
National Board of Trade
George J. Barber
Detroit
Edward HH. Sanborn
E. P. Wilson
Cincinnati
National Association of Manufacturers
Omro Hosts Teachers Examination and Local News
Omro March 2 Special to The Northsvesers County Superintendent Overton led a two day teachers examination with twenty four at Omro and ten at Winneconne while Neenah showed no participants. Several readers pursue higher certificates and July 1 adds new English and American literature requirements for first and second grade certificates. Local figures note travel of certified teachers to nearby towns and social notes include marriages and residents visiting Omro. Principal A M Lewis and family plan vacation. Miss Carie Lewin returns from Winchester. Mrs Shae to California. Miss Eiken Saxton visits Omro.
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Omra
Overton
Winarconne
Neenah
Hee
Hosene
Frainerd
Minacreta
Hye
Mra
Mar
Lraiica
Misa Nivria Tertow
Lanz Beach
Ia CG
Staurtier
Lang Beach
Therwil Rerire
California
A. ML Lewis
Oshkosh
EL AL Tenia
Mien
Caraie Lewin
Winchester
Miee Eiken Saaton
Vieting Omro
Two Contests Deciding Season Championship Tonight
The YMCA hosts a fast and exciting basketball showdown between Oshkosh Owls and the Sternhie Sparks to decide the season championship. Each team has a win apiece and both aim for victory in this decisive clash.
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A. Gyimmasiura
Oshkosh
Fendi
Sterthie Sparks
Goth
Rioters in Southern China May Reign and Rise
Marcus C. Hill, an Yokohama merchant aboard the Kaga Maru, brings reports of arms for rebels led by Sun Yat sen in southern China. He says 50,000 troops are ready with modern arms, aiming to seize Canton amid widespread unrest and refugee movement into Kwantung.
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Associated Press
Victoria
B. C
Marcus C. Hill
New York
China
Hill
Sunyatsen
America
Hon
Canton
Dr. Sunyatsen
Name Withheld At Death In Hospital Sisterhood
A Northwestern reporter was told the deceased sister at St Marys hospital was Mary Lioba formerly Magdatere Hildebrand. Burial occurred in Marshileit. The sister Superior and health officials declined to disclose the name, citing confidentiality and a specific hospital tradition.
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St. Mary's Hospital
Northwestern
Mary Lioba
Magdatere Hildebrand
Germany
Marshileit
St. Mars‘s Hospital
Ba Xorn
Mondar
Giders
C. J. Nesbitt
Howe
Oshkosh
Fla. Wilkie
Oshkorh
St. Mary’s i Haepital Mongayatihe Ferthat
Wilkie
Times
Look Before You Leap Note Spurred by Doctor’s Caution
A morning report cites unnamed sources reflecting on cautions from Dr Wilkle. The phrase look before you leap is highlighted as a guiding motto for prudent action in the context.
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Ern
Northwestern
Hit
Dr. Wilkle
Whipping Post Advocated for Wife Beater
Madison judge views domestic violence as a serious offense and sentences Charles Burnham to four months in jail after Burnham beat his wife and attempted suicide. The attorney argued the act was less serious than striking a woman, provoking the judge to denounce the defense and propose the whipping post as punishment.
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Northwestern
Madison
Wis
Donovan
Charles Burnham
Ith
Itfs Uatttorney
Boer War Dispatches From Europe and Africa
Reports from London Amsterdam and New York describe Boer resistance, amnesty debates, and prisoner conditions. British officials discuss peace terms while leaders in Africa debate amnesty and language policy. Prisoner camps in Bermuda, Ceylon, and the United States are noted with harsh or uneven care.
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London
Sir George Goldie
Royal Geographical Society
Nigiara
South Africa
Lord Milner
Lord Kitchener
Cecil Rhodes
Walter iely-Trutchinson
Cape of Good Hope
Cape Colon
Associated Press
Sir George
Schatkburger
Steyn
Kruger
Europe
Cape
Natal
George
New York
Freerick Taylor
Folklore Society
North America
Bermuda
Ceylon
New York City
Cesion
Mount Levint
Nen
Plass
Elgcty-Six
Aged Lady Assaulted in Junta California
Mrs. Henrietta Miller, 67, of Los Angeles, was assaulted near midnight while traveling to Denver on the Santa Fe line. She was dragged to a railroad yard, with W. T. Wallace, a Tuliman car porter, arrested on suspicion. Miller is reported in critical condition. In Alexandria Minnesota, Diag nos Johnson, 62, a hackster, was murdered with multiple head wounds. no suspects or clues have been found.
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Associated Fress
Junta
Cal
Henrietta Miller
Los Angeles
Miller
Denver
Santa Fe Road
Triat Ares
Jeff
Ian
Necro
W. Ti. Wallace
Alexandria
Minn
Johnson
Six Men Die in Cleveland Gas Works Accident
Six men died in a collapse at the Cleveland Gas Light company works on Main street this afternoon. Rescue efforts recovered the bodies from beneath the fallen stack as authorities prepared to assess the disaster.
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Astoclavnd
Cleveland
Ohio
Cleveland Gas Light Company
Main Street
Cuba For Cubans Transfer Date Set
May 2 becomes the new turning over date for Cuba to its people with full American support. President-elect Palmer and advisers approve the plan. General Wood to convene Cuban congress on May 10 and U S troops to evacuate in full once Cubans request delay. Coast defenses to remain garrisoned under Col Haskin.
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Associated Prega
Wardington
D. C
Cuba
Palmer
War Department
Root
Palman
Seflors Tamaya
Quesada
Wood
Ofice
General Wood
United States
Gland
William L. Haskin
Oshkosh Normal School Celebrates Charlotte Ray Victory
The Oshkosh Normal School held a large homecoming for state winner Charlotte Ray after a West Superior oratorical contest. A parade and auditorium program featured cheers for Ray and fellow participants, with Prof. W C Hewitt and others praising the school's energetic spirit.
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Misa Charlotte Ray
Stans
Lhat
Delinquent Tax by Ward Tops Oshkosh Figures
City treasurer records show Oshkosh delinquent taxes total 9490.53 this year, up 1444.10 from last year, with fewer properties listed for sale and the Seventh Ward leading in unpaid real estate taxes. Sixth Ward shows the smallest delinquency. Eleventh Ward reports none in personal property.
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T. A. Spink
Oshkosh
Belnc
Elehth
Pergorsl
Spluk
Oshkosh Students Celebrate Victory and Pranks at Campus Event
Miss Ras lead in a victory honored by fellow students and Miss Kay received congratulations amid a strong field of young contestants. Speakers included Prof Mitchell and Miss Barbara Hipley. An Oshkosh delegation cheered when Ole Olason was shouted. After speeches, students lit bonfires and held a late night Indian pow wow with singing and horn blasts.
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F. E. Mitchell
Platteville
Oshkosh
West Superior
Ole Oleson
Yonson
Yon Yonson
Wisconsin
Victor
Charlotte Ray
Tie
Prof
F . Mitchell
Marbara Hipley
Iarrh Clark
Henderson
Ray
Dar
Ivan
Many Bills Void as House Scrutinizes Senate Amendments
Des Moines March 23 The house finds senate amendments cannot be counted by viva voce method and paring of the journals. Some amendments are invalidated and those signed by the movement must be reported resigned and republished. The journal is being carefully interpreted to correct errors and a roll call is required for vital detection.
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BBY
Des Moines
Iowa
House
Senate
Berlin and Hamburg Mercantile Drive for Global Trade
Berlin reports German merchants unite to raise capital and expand steamship fleets for the Far East and Atlantic trade. Edward VII’s birthday plans spark coronation festivities, while police arrest an American student in St Petersburg amid widespread student detentions. Stormy seas clog the English Channel as ships seek safety and royal plans unfold.
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Germany
Far East
United States
United
London
the Tribune
ST. Petersburg
Gardner
Boris
Engish Channel
Irish Sea
Queen Alexandra
Copenhagen
Lonton
Meteor
Isle of Wight
Cowes
Oshkosh Shooters Represent At Grand American Handicap
Oshkosh will be represented by C. Cy Chase and John P. Steler of the Winnebago Gun Club at the Grand American handicap in Kansas City from March 31 to April 5. They are among the best pigeon shooters, practiced weekly, and expect to fare well against Western marksmen with a larger trap area and closer practice distance. Local contingent will travel next Saturday to arrive in time for the contests.
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Oshkosh
S Pain
Kansas City
C. Cy Chase
John P. Steler
Winnebago Gun Club
Loth
Messrs
Chase and
Steler
Winnebago
Louis A. Bauman
G. A. Buckstuf
John Challoner
International Association
Appleton Waterworks vs City of Appleton Court Restraint
In Appleton, Circuit Court grants temporary injunction preventing the city from proceeding with a 4 percent contract for the erection of a power works plant. Judge D. Ryan presides. Lyman TD and Green Bay attorney Green of Green Bay serve as counsel in the matter.
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Onilazamie
Appleton Waterrworks Cot
Apnleton Rasiie
Cpte
Lyman TD
D. Ryan Ant
Green
Green Bay
Unclear OCR fragment hints at weather and power outage notes
Fragmentary text references wind, temperatures, and a power department report with no damage noted. Names and places are unreadable due to corrupted OCR.
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Ehien Bal Progress
Encace Traction
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Oshicosh
Mearings
Department of Commerce
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Morsis
Rhea
Ken
Sy Hin
Blackburn
Deboe
Moss
Mann
Illinois
Platt
Connecticut
Calllas
Secretary of Interior
Oregon
District of Columbia
Hencc
Co. B
University of Wisconsin
Omro
Mare Fernann
Vena da Tac
M.C
Empire OF
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Kwangtung
Hawangsi
Nanning Fuh
Yulin Chow
Kwangsi
Peking
Ashajo
Kazu Mari
Orient
M. Matsukata
Great Britain
Russia
A. R. Smith
Seattle
L Megata
J Seneral
Mars Lioba
St. Mars
Colorado
Minnesota
Ite
C. H. Shelton
West
Lincoln Avenue
Miss Ray
State Normal School
Oshkosh. Wis
Nicholas Gunderson
Freech
Arion Band Fund
Blair
Jackson Street
Church Street
Main
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Ching
Lacka
Chow
Raazie Dazzie Ray
Maryland
Grace di
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Authian de Jaet
Philakean
Chastelle
Cotalne
W. C. Yewitt
BR. J. Haley
J. W. Brice
al Property
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Vongrees
Union IN
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de Omi
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Uurone
Appleton
Fath
Tomnorrow
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Lear
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Velie
Munier
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