Work on New Capitol Begins in Madison
Madison March 29 work started on the new capitol by digging for the elevator beside the stairway of the north window of the present capitol. Reickhofer of Milwaukee holds the contract to raise a roof over the north wing and add a story for the supreme court and state law library. The wing will stand for six years before demolition. Students display disapproval by painting Ping pong hall across the gym. George Herschick to Trieste and Amos Wilder to Hongkong depart with families for new posts.
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Northwestern
Madison
Wis
Capitol Building
Reickhofer Company of
Milwaukee
Supreme Court
State Law Library
State House
George Herschick
Land Office
Trieste
Austria
Amos P. Wilder
Hongkong
San Francisco
Trial Set for September in Immune-Denied Packing Case
Judge Humphrey in Chicago fixed the trial of the packing corporations denied immunity for the hearing that ended last week. Early discussions with District Attorney Morrison and attorney Miller favored September, with a conference adjourned to consult authorities in Washington. Morrison later moved for a new trial of the immunity issue, but the motions were denied and the court set the trial date.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Humphrey
Morrison
Miller
Packers
Biller
Washington
Miler
Floods and Bridge Washouts Hit Mississippi Valley and Iowa
Rainstorms across Mississippi and Arkansas flood rivers and damage crops while rail lines suffer washouts. The Gould system reports the Sewport steel bridge at risk as workers brace it with timber. In Iowa, the Des Moines area sees the Dese Moines River bridge swept away, with danger past as Cedar River levels drop three feet.
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Associated Press
Memphis
Tenn
Mississippi
Arkansas
Sewport
Ark
Gould System
Webster City
Deseines River
Des Moines
Cedar River
Waterloo
Cedar Falls
Golls Case Delayed After Defense Lawyers Withdraw
Special to The Northwestern Milwaukee March report states all three attorneys engaged in the defense of Henry Goll, indicted on embezzlement charges from First National Bank, withdrew from the case. John Gregory denied fee disputes prompted the move, while W H Timlin cited duty to his client as his reason. The arraignment was postponed due to the withdrawals.
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Miwaukee
Wis
Daily News
Henry G. Goll
Federal Grand Jury
First National Bank
John Gregory
W. H. Timlin
Goll
Never Paid Railroad Fare
An eight year old boy described as orphans and homeless traveled across the United States. He was found unable to pay rail fare and faced hardship from extensive travel. Local authorities plan to place him in state care as efforts to return him to a guardian proceed.
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Associated Prevx
Upper Sandusky
Toleie
United Sites
Pak
Cnt
Sealth
Badger Postmasters Senate Hearing Report
Fragmentary OCR summary notes a senate hearing on postmaster appointments in Wisconsin. Mentions town names De Pere Geneva and possible individuals Freeman Nox and Padmadere Wisemsin with unclear roles. Reading indicates a procedural review but specifics are unreadable.
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Washinston
DB Co
MTI
Poveident
Senate
Padmadere
Wisemsin
Synthesite de Pere
FBI
Geneva
Freeman Nox
Roa
Oca
Noted Physician Nearing Death After Fall Incident
A famed physician, long recognized as a leading figure in medicine, is dying following a fall. Reports indicate the fall occurred during an incident at a local facility, prompting inquiries into the circumstances and treatment received.
OBrien Named President Of American Baseball Association
Joseph D. OBrien of Milwaukee was unanimously elected president after conferences among rival factions. The association decided not to pursue Michael Kellys bid to be recognized as president of the Minneapolis club, ending the deadlock from the last annual meeting.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Joseph D. O’brien
Milwaukee
American Baseball Association
Michael Kelly
Minneapolis
Wisconsin delegation to hold four meetings for organization
The Wisconsin delegation in Washington will hold four meetings this afternoon to organize and select a member of the congressional committee. Mr. Davidson of Oshkosh will be chosen for the last named place. Mr. Minor will chair the delegation, with either Mr. Esch of La Crosse or Mr. Otjen of Milwaukee as secretary.
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Northwestern
Washington, D. C
Wisconsin
Congressional Committee
Davidson
Oshkosh
Hamed
Minor
Esch
la Crosse
Otjen
Milwaukee
H. C. Stevens
Conquest of Pulijanes Feared in Samar Highlands
Washington notes estimate of Pulijanes at 2500 in Samar mountains. They are Visayans who regressed under Spanish influence, likened to Ladrones and Moros. Army officers say subduing them will be hard as locals aided by women in supplying mountain communities.
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Asso A Press
Washington, D. C
Samar
Curry
War Department
Lve
Luzon
Coal Carrying Roads
William Randolph Hearst sues the anthracite coal carriers in a U S interstate commerce commission case filed in Washington on March 29 The suit claims coal transport rates from mines to tide water are excessive The commission initiated the proceedings following a recent Supreme Court ruling in the New Haven Hartford and Chesapeake and Ohio cases about common carriers and the commodities they move
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Wiliam Randolph Hearst
New York
Interstate Commerce Commission
Hearst
Supreme Court of the United States
New York, New Haven & Hartford
Chesapeake & Ohio Railway Companies
New Wisconsin Electric Company Formed in Milwaukee
The Wisconsin Brake & Electric company, a new corporation to carry out the reorganization of the National Electric company for Westinghouse, was organized in Milwaukee. Founders include W. D. Hickman and outsiders Carl W. Boehm and J. A. McCormick, representing Westinghouse. Capital stock listed at 5009 dollars as nominal for legal incorporation.
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Associated Press
Miwaukes
Wis
Wisconsin Brake & Electric Company
National Electric Company
Westinghouse Company
Pittsburg
Milwaukee
W. D. Hickman
Carl W. Boehm
J. A. McCormick
Westinghouse
Danish lower house approves rebuilding Christiansborg Castle
The Danish lower house passed by 74 to 13 votes a government introduced bill to rebuild the historic Christiansborg Castle, burned in 1884. The measure faced opposition from radicals.
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Copenhagen
Denmark
Christiansberg
Record Day for Immigrants in New York Arrival Rush
Immigrants arrive in New York with a large influx described as a record day. Framed by ships from Europe, the scene marks an unprecedented rush during the annual entry period.
Doctores Non-committal Hewes to Improve
By Avenrigied Pros Cslambre Maceyth Geer Pattiaon continues to Improve but his Gerteres will votoray that he wil re cover.
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Avenrigied
Maceyth Geer Pattiaon
Railroad Rate Bill Vote Clarified by Senate
Senators debate a railroad rate bill amid confusion over a Fasly veto and a probing statement by a senator. The article notes a tense session, with remarks about the rate Kiore the pratt and renewed calls for a vote, highlighting party lines and procedural moves.
Hard coal situation at Indianapolis miners convention
Des Moines reports Iowa United Mine Workers secretary Teawin Perry warns a midnight Saturday walkout if Indianapolis orders stand. President Mitchell of the United Mine Workers calls a joint conference. convention endorses scale committee action and debates restoring the 1903 wage scale amid rights preservation and pending decisions.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
Teawin Perry
Iowa United Mine Workers
Indianapolis
Iowa
Ind
Mitchell
United Minee Workers of America
Ecale
United Mine Workers of America
Slingis
Mitchel
Street Car Strike Sparks Citywide Sympathy Protests
Workers at Winnipes short railway walked out today in a sympathy strike backed by guards of detectives. Citizens kept services by autopathy as the company faced job action. The To-Tonia alley car employees joined in, showing unified opposition to management policies.
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VR Azo
Preeas Winnipes
Mary
Winnipes Short Railway
Emnjecyes
Safe Corporation
Austrian Family Dying in Philadelphia Tragedy
An Austrian immigrant family suffered a deadly sequence last night in a residence. The father died, and the mother and three daughters aged twenty, nineteen, and fourteen are hospitalized or missing. Authorities investigate the cause as a grim domestic incident.
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Ana
Oshkosh Case Changes Venue To Waushara County
In Oshkosh v Winnebago Traction the court moved the trial from the county to Waushara County before Judge C M Webb of Wautoma. Disagreement over trial venue and judge prompted Judge Burnell to retire the matter. Judgments include $50 against the First State Bank of Dale in favor of the National Manufacturers Bank of Nicena, and execution stayed until April 23 in Swift v Seatoft after a January term ruling. The total invested in the litigation is $888.93 plus costs.
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George W. Burnell
Oshkosh
Winnebago Traction Company
Waushara County
Thia
C. M. Webb
Wautoma
Burnell
National Manufacturers’ Bank of Nicenah
Fred C. Stecker
First State Bank of Dale
B.S. Swift
William Seatoft
Supreme Court
Moderates Seen as Salvation in Russia Amid Rising Repression
In St Petersburg March 24 moderate leader M. Guehkoff argues moderates may avert a counter revolution by balancing left and right forces. A special Witte led commission coordinates troops and police amid agrarian unrest while police and rural guards are strengthened nationwide.
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Special Commission
Witte
Durnove
Associated
St. Petersburg
M. Guchkom
Moderate
M. Guehkoff
St. Peterkburz
Nicholas Railroad Station
Roosevelt a Storm Center in Lacey Act Hearing
Washington March 29 Associated Press reports President Roosevelt became a focal point as the house committee on tettitoren heard arguments on the Lacey Act banning all automatic shotguns in US territories to protect game. The session sought to remove his name from the record while a League of American Sportsmen article defended the president’s stance against repeating rifles. Manufacturers contested the attribution. The committee tabled the bill, delaying future action.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Ryonevelt
Storm Center
House Committee On Tettitoren
United States
Om Uieir
Committee Secon
G. ©. Shields
League of American Sportsmen
Realty Sale at Ashland Sheds Light on Court Action
A fragmentary notice from Ashland describes a property sale by The TP Site company and a transfer to M Teeiere with court approval. The document mentions a mortgage, security bank involvement, and an ongoing investigation by a grand jury into the matter.
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Nortowettern
Ashland
Weilding
M+ Teeiere
Uae
Ase
Date Security Bank
Whee Ace
Durr
Bern
Gueniy Dass
New Y M C A Building Plans Presented in Weir City
A notice describes the new Young Men's Christian Association building to be erected on East First Street near Main Street in the city. The project was presented at a recent board meeting but rejected by the directory board in the same week.
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Tristan
Corus
Wilkins
First Street
Main Trent
Board of Directory
Bank of Bombay Cuts Discount Rate
The Bank of Bombay reduced its discount rate today by a percentage point. Officials cited tighter monetary conditions and aim to support lending activity. The move follows broader central bank signals and impacts on short term borrowing costs.
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iBy Asenciztad Preaey
Bombay
Bank
Fpambday
Ita Als-Ount Irate Gem Acven
Revival Spirit Attracts Large Oshkosh Audience
Revival spirit shown at the First Presbyterian Church draws a large Oshkosh crowd with 30 singers, brass and woodwind players, and an engaging sermon by Rev. B. P. Loose. Attendance and interest rise as the community awaits Mr. Stelzie’s upcoming appearances for working men.
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Blast Presbyterian Church
Chu
Lindgren
BP. Loose
Loose
Oshkush
Stelzie
Chicago
Oshkosh
NO HITCH IN THE MEET FOR TRIANGULAR ATHLETIC CONTEST
Rumors of a hitch in the triangular meet between Normal and High schools and the YMCA in the YMCA gym Friday night are denied by athletic directors. All contestants are expected as scheduled with strong attendance from current students and alumni of High and Normal schools.
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Young Men's Christian Association
Tate
Tifa
Benefit Entertainment for Adelbert Wright at Armory B
The Arion band and orchestra present a testimonial concert and dance at Armory B on Merritt Street to honor Adelbert Wright on his resignation as band director. The event starts 5:45 PM with dancing at 9:15 PM and a large attendance is anticipated. Charles F. Bauer elected director in Wrights place. The concert includes Jolly Robber overture, A Lesson in Flirtation, The American Patrol, Woodland is gossip, The Whistler and His, and the opening chorus from The Magic Lantern as part of a comic opera by Bauer.
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Armory B
Merritt Street
Arion Band
Adelbert Wright
Elin
Wright
Sucheastuily
Charles Fo Hauer
Mr Wright
Taprice
American Patrol
Woodland
Whistler
Charios FP. Bauer
Baseball Plans for Wisconsin Pro Clubs League
President Powers of the state association says Oshkosh and Green Bay will join the league this summer after posting forfeits. Six clubs are assured, league opens for ten days to invite Madison and Fond du Lac, potentially making eight teams. Eau Claire and Chin Town Fails would replace Beloit. Gourke aims for a player manager and Powers will select a road manager upon returning to Chicago.
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Herehall Association of Professoonal Clubs
Oshkosh
Green Bay
Madison
Fond du Luc
Eau Claire
Chintown
Gourke
Oshkosh Association
F Inal
Powers
Chicago
Escapes and capture of a county workhouse inmate
Charles Dorler, imprisoned in the county workhouse, escaped but was recaptured Friday night near the east border. He faced further punishment from the superintendent and was returned to custody to complete his sentence.
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Charles Dorler
Dave
Houca
Japanese Relief Fund Message Amid Unclear Text
Fragmentary OCR text references a Japanese relief fund with scattered words about assets and people. Core names, dates, or locations are unreadable, leaving an unclear outline of a fundraising or aid message. Further readable fragments mention adding funds and issues with timing.
Boy Loses Fingers In Harsh Workplace Accident
A worker at a local factory near Pare lati company suffered finger loss after a mishap during a shift. He was transported to G.M.S Streetselon hospital then discharged to recover at home on High Street Tasennis, with authorities reviewing the incident.
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Watam Mosher
Pare Lati
Steeteselon
Granvyes
High Street
Minneapolis murder plot and arrests in Bulgarian suspect case
A sprawling World War era style report outlines planned killings, arrests in St Paul Minneapolis Duluth and among Bulgarian residents tied to a mass murder case. It notes two foreigners held then released, a concerted knife attack motive under investigation, and Bulgarian suspects from 243 Tenth Avenue South questioned by police.
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Ic Associated Press
St Paul Maun
St. Paub
Minneapolia
Minneapolis
St Paul
Teestesi
Midway
Prior Avenue
St. Paul
Central Statioon
Winneapolis
Minneapolisa Maun
Vubluth
Jt Ie
St Pau
Tueday
Faul
Rendo Street Station
Duluth
Pollet
Doyle
Kuzmal Siekuioff
Minn
Tenth Aves
Rare reerte- Moivewins and Thomdye at pasewany
Readable fragments describe a night event with names like Thomdye and Thermaenydtierwoes. The text mentions a pass and a test Chermaeter and local entitions, but details are unclear.
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Masimors
Pasewany Wight
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