Rates and Rebate Debate Dominates Wisconsin Assembly
The Wisconsin assembly debated two hours and passed to third reading the Onstad bill prohibiting freight rate changes without railroad commission approval. Speaker Ingram argued it would curb rebates, while rival lawmakers clashed on procedure as the session highlighted broader battles in state governance.
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Madison
Wis
Onstad
Railroad Commission
Ingram
Kneen
la Crosse
Transportation Committee
Assembly
Senate
Telegraphers Confer Over Illinois Central Wages Dispute
Chicago March 30. W T Park general manager of the Illinois Central railways and H R Perham of St Louis telegraphers union rep met J W Miller chairman of Louisiana telegraphers division to discuss the wage dispute. Telegraphers seek about twenty percent raise while the company offers around ten percent. Conference to continue daily until settlement and no strike is planned.
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Chicago, Jr
W. T. Park
Trinv Central Railways
H. R. Perham
St. Louis
J. W. Miller
Louisiana
Telegraphers’ Union
Illinois Central
Paints
Body Found in the River Near Grand Rapids
The badly of Thomas Shadkow, a farmer from west of the city, was found floating in the river amid ice and debris near the old powerhouse. He had been missing for over a year and was presumed to have left for the west. Andrew Mosher discovered the body yesterday.
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Northwestern
Milwaukee
Wis
Daily News
Grand Rapids
Thomas Shadkow
Andrew Mosher
Monarch Christened By American Mrs Harcourt At Launch
London March 20 An American woman Mrs Lewis Harcourt wife of the colonial secretary and formerly Miss Mary Ethel Burns christened the super dreadnought Monarch which was successfully launched today at Elswick instrumental to the ceremony.
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Associated Press
London
Lewis Harcourt
Mary Ethel Burns
Elswick
Elect civil service men
Springfield NJ voters in a March 30 session amended the statewide civil service bill to elect the state civil service commissioners rather than have them appointed by the governor.
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Associated Press
Springfield
House
Milwaukee man shoots self after injuries in runaway
Frank Kaozlik, 52, owner of a Haugen meat market, killed himself by gunshot early this morning. A note said pain from injuries from a runaway years ago drove him to death. he left a large family.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Wisconsin
Nice Lake
Frank Kaozlik
Haugen
Wilcox breaks mile auto record on Florida coast
Wilcox in a National car shattered Barney Oldfield's 40:35 mile record at Pablo Beach by posting 40:32 in a straightaway run. The day’s races featured six events with multiple classes, including stock and non stock cars, won by Witt, Wilcox, Tower, Burman, and Disbrow among others.
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Pablo Beach
Fla
Barney Oldfield
Wilcox
Oldfield
Knox
Ormond-Daytona
Rouse
Law
Tucker
Cole
Warren-Detrot
Lass D
Burman
Bircki
Disbrow
Pope-Flartford
Merz
National
Nationall
Pope-Hartford
Haycroft
Marquette-Buick
Benz
Lancia
Wilson
Pane-Hartford
Morse
Marquette- Buick
Witt
ML P
Darracn
Circuit Judges Split Over Cox Mandamus Case
In Cincinnati on March 30 three circuit judges debated the George B. Cox mandamus case. The majority opinion held Judge Hunt overstepped in ruling on affidavits about removing Judge Gorman from a perjury indictment matter, and ordered that Cox’s attorney be allowed to argue whether the affidavit should remove Judge Gorman.
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Cincinnati
Circuit Court
Judes
George B. Cox
Jones
Ohio
Walterg
Charles T. Hunt
Court of Common Pleas
Common Pleas
C Cox
Hunt
Cox
Gorman
Chinese Attack Explained in Amur Province Rumor
An official telegram from Vlarbin explains the rumor of a Chinese attack on Blagovieshichensk, Amur province capital, stemmed from Chinese refugees expelled from the banks of the Amur river. The evacuees, returning in starvation, have been attacking Russian travelers.
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Associated Press
St. Petersburg
Foreign Office
Vlarbin
Blagovieshichensk
Amur
Motion to Quash Proceedings in Cowan Impeachment Trial
In Bismarck North Carolina on March 30 a motion to quash the impeachment proceedings against Judge John F Cowan was filed by his attorney after the articles were read. The court debated the issue at length and adjourned to this afternoon for further action.
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Associated Press
Bismarck
N. C
John F. Cowan
State Senate
Bank Guaranty Becomes Effective In Nebraska
Zincoln Neb March 30 the bank guaranty becomes effective at noon today as the U S supreme court mandate reverses the prior rulings and puts into operation the act guaranteeing bank deposits enacted two years ago.
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Associated Press
Zincoln
Neb
Nebraska
Uinited States Supreme Court
Munger and Vandervanter
Carroll Appoints Hewitt Polk County Judge
Governor Carroll named James P. Hewitt a former Cummins law partner as the fifth Polk county judge. He also appointed W. S. Hamilton of Fort Madison as an additional judge in the first Iowa district.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
Carroll
James P. Hewitt
Senator Cummins
Polk County
W. S. Hamilton
Fort Madison
Iowa
Crisis near in Mexico as peace or war looms
In San Antonio Texas Alfonso Madero says one week remains to decide if Mexico will settle with concessions. He reports talks between Jose Limantour and Francisco Madero and claims envoys may be named if the rebel chief is convinced of government sincerity. De La Barra departs for Mexico City praising U S relations.
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San Antonio
Tex
Mexico
Alfonso Madero
Francisco L. Madero
Jose Limantour
Francisco J. Madero
New York
Chihuahua
Don Alfonso
Sefior de la Barra
Mexico City
Madero
Taft
Washington
United States
Justice
Humanity
Shor Liman
Monterey
Diaz
el Paso
Texas
Marcel
Steamer Flaynes Sailed From Brunswick With Eight Crew
The schooner Flaynes carried eight men and a cargo of yellow pine from Brunswick. Reported off Cape Henry in a western gale on March 15. Built in Waldoboro Maine in 1885.
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Brunswick
Cape Henry
Waldoboro
Maine
Bandits Levy Tribute Turmoil Near Lima
A band of 169 bandits levies tribute on merchants in the north near Lima. Troops have been sent against them. The government faces criticism for not maintaining sufficiently equipped garrisons in the district.
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Associated Press
Lima
Peru
Help Reaches China With Relief for Famine Victims
United States transport Bufford carrying relief supplies to China arrived at Shanghai under Red Cross auspices. The ship will unload at Hong Kong and Chinkiang, as correspondents report widespread suffering with reports of extreme hunger. Missionaries describe mothers starving children and a man eating dirt, calling aid a mere drop in the bucket in the face of vast need.
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Associated Press
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Bufford
China
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Peace prospects and insurgent movements in Mexico
Reports from El Paso indicate insurrectos are concentrating west of Chihuahua as peace terms are discussed. Observers note small farmers among rebels seek land reforms, release of prisoners, and compensation for fallen families, while battles near Ures continue with federal forces advancing.
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Hermosillo
Mexico
Hern
Keith Returns Home Amid Wisconsin Normal School Actions
Mr Keith comes home after visits in Madison and Milwaukee where Wisconsin normal presidents met to discuss changes in study courses and mods to be recommended to the board. A hearing on the Oshkosh normal school appropriation was postponed one week due to calendar overload. Abr Reith attended the Chicago normal school council and spoke on instruction before teachers at the convention in Duluth.
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John A. Beilt
Chicago
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Madison
Milwauties
Wisconsin Normal
Keith
Mioliron
Abr
Reith
Nermeal
Duiney
Maine Senate Adopts State Income Tax Bill
The Maine senate passed a state income tax bill while declining to support a federal constitutional amendment for an income tax. The measure moved in concurrence with the House, as debates over woman suffrage continued, with the senate indefinitely postponing related actions.
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Augusta
Maine Senate
Base
Representatives
Senate
Hartford garment workers hit with restraining order
An injunction passed by Judge William H. Williams bars the women garment workers international union from intimidating employees of the ideal foods stores and from picketing near the stores. About 200 workers are on strike as merchants seek strikebreakers from other cities amid a disturbance at the depot and four arrests. The court attached the property of the Lady Garment Workers and Hartford Central Liberal union for 19000.
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Associated Press
Hartford
Conn
Wiliam HH. Willams
Iuperior Court
Women Garment Workers’ International Union
Ineal Ary Foods
Domediate
Ciies
Lady Garment Workers
Hartford Central Liber Union
Nebraska Sunday baseball approval moves forward
By a 94 vote the Nebraska House of Representatives approved a bill to permit Sunday baseball in communities where local action previously forbade it. It remains uncertain whether Governor Aldrich will sign the measure.
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Associated Press
Lincoln
Neb
Senate
Aldrich
Senators Battle Over Adjournment In Colorado Senate
In Denver the Colorado Senate debated adjourning April 22 and erupted into a clash as Senator Blakey used a fighting word toward Senator Hecker. Hecker apologized but Blakey would not retract. The chamber passed the adjournment resolution 18 to 17, with a motion to reconsider planned for tomorrow.
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Associated Press
Denver
Colo
Mareh
State Senate
S Blakey
Hecker
Blakey
Senate
Subpoenas Issued in Bribery Probe Hearing
Three additional subpoenas were served to appear before the senate committee investigating bribery. Senator Womack and an executive official were among those cited, while the house clerk kept the doors open for potential testimony.
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Associated Press
Springfield
Womack
Senate
Bargett
Albanian Forces Occupy Key Albanian-Seutari Position
Reports state Albanian troops have occupied a strategic position near Sentari, about forty five miles southeast of Dale. Earlier chatter spoke of discontent in Seurari amid ongoing tensions and shifting control in the region.
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Sentari
Niles
Dale Tere
Seurari
Long Flight Extends from Harmburg to Hanover
Lieutenant erler, a military aviator, and his passengers completed a flight from Harmburg to Bremen at fifty seven miles an hour and continued this afternoon for Hanover.
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Bremen
Erler
Harmburg
Hanover
Officials deny coal control plot by Pennsylvania Railway
D Prevident McCrea of the Pennsylvania railway repudiates telegraphed reports that a combination to control coal output in Pennsylvania West Virginia and Ohio was headed by the railway or allied interests. He says inquiries by the department of justice in Washington found no investigation or action against the matter.
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New York
Pennaslvania Railway Today
McCrea
Washington
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Ohio
Pennalvania Railway Company
Peace impossible says German chancellor on arbitration
Berlin reports that Chancellor Bethmann-Hollweg dismissed universal arbitration and universal disarmament as ideals impossible to realize. He argued that nations cannot be relied upon to avoid force in international disputes. The remarks reflect current German skepticism toward any broad peace framework.
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Berlin
March
Chancelier Igen Bethmann-Hollweg
Boston Schooner J Manchester Waynes Delayed
Uncertainty surrounds the schooner J Manchester Waynes commanded by Captain Tt W Rickson, thirty days overdue from Brunswick Georgia to Boston, with concerns for the vessel and crew as reports filter in from the port.
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Associated Press
Boston
Mass
J. Manchester Waynes
Tt. W. Rickson
Brunswick
Rumor on YOMCGA board suspending work in turmoil
Business circles report a possible suspension of YOMCGA operations at the Bod and Algom streets site amid internal board tensions. Directors discuss selling the Yo MO A building and rebuilding plans to improve standings with rival cities, while medical director MM Iligies notes staff shortages and weak financing.
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Ciel
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Court hearings reveal custody battle over missing child
The report outlines a custody dispute involving Judy Kingeek and Mrs Cecilia Nudion in Milica Stagk, with Orion Alen Burbank named as the father. A writ of habeas corpus is expected to force production of the child, while Mrs. Burbank seeks $61,000 in alimony and $1,000 for legal fees.
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Pacatuel
Judy Kingeek
Leeann
Hoy
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Hvalie
Gia Eistoc
Alaska line completed connects Cardar pon to Wennerestt rail head
The Copper River and Northwestern railway, 407 miles long and cost 124906,690, was completed linking Tidewater, Cardar pon, and the Ronin Conyr mine region. Trains will run across the full line within two days with ore shipments from Kennescatt to the camp smelter slated for Monday or Thursday next. The line is owned by the Atak sod, also backing the Alaska Steamship company and copper chain interests.
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Copper River & Northwestern
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Tidewater
Wennerestt
Kennescatt
Atak Sod
Gogeenheime Morgan Condidate
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Springfield Bribery Inquiry Voucher Signatures Blocked
Springfield March 30 Attorney General Stead told Lieutenant Governor Oglesby he could not legally sign vouchers for Helm bribery investigation committee expenses. This may affect Attorney John J. Healey of Chicago and others paid by the committee as the House likely refuses appropriation for this purpose.
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Oglesby
Helm
John J. Healey
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Bucket shops legal akin to contracting
Government contends bucket shops resemble contracting yet are declared lawful by Judge Wright in Washington District Court. Wickersham plans appeals to press forward prosecutions. six plead guilty in New Jersey and Missouri cases. federal action targets conspiracy and use of mails to defraud.
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Associated Press
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Jersey City
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Tle
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Denver
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Morel
Chicago
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SIVERT JOHNSON LOST IN MYSTERY RIVER DISAPPEARANCE
Milwaukee sources report Sivert Johnson missing after leaving Milwaukee for Grand Rapids. Authorities search the river area, hoping for clues about his whereabouts since Sunday, with no trace found and belief he may have fallen into the river while en route to Radialph for a business meeting.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Grand Rapids
Farmer Hangs Himself in Northern County Barn
A prominent farmer in the northern part of the county reportedly hanged himself in his barn after several years of illness. The event drew neighbors and local officials who investigated the scene and are reporting the incident with neutral details.
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Milwathes
Miwutferel
Lansieg
Vile Te Dee Panik Iy
Astronomy Station to Be Abandoned in Peru
In his annual report Professor E C Picker ing head of the Harvard Astronomical Observatory says the deficit has grown so large that the Arequipa Peru station will have to be abandoned at least in part.
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Associated Press
Cambridge
Maren
E. C. Pickering
Sife
Harvard Astronomical Observatory
Arequipa
Peru
Severe Blizzard Strikes Up North Across Region
A special report from Grand Rapids notes a snow storm and blizzard of unusual severity over the past day. The ground is nearly as deep as midwinter with unsettled forecast and temperature changes expected tonight and Friday. Local observations reflect brisk winds and cloudy, changeable conditions across Wisconsin and nearby areas.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Grand Rapides
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