Wisconsin Officials Urge Special Session to Cut Taxes
Four state officials led by Attorney General Owen and joined by Secretary of State Donald and others petition Governor McGovern to convene an extra legislature to repeal certain acts and lower the tax levy. They seek reduced highway and building appropriations and urge notice before April town meetings.
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Northwestern
Madison
Wis
McGovern
Walter C. Owen
John S. Donald
Henry Johnson
Thomas Morris
Wisconsin
Tegislature
Bale
Wieich
Railroad Commission
Dairy and Food Commission
Mob Lynches Negro Woman in Oklahoma Jail Scene
Marie Scott a Negro woman accused of stabbing Lemuel Pence a white man was seized from Wagoner county jail by a mob. She was dragged to a telephone pole and strangled as sheriff’s deputies watched. The county attorney opened an investigation into the lynching.
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Associated Prosa
Muskogee
Okla
Marie Scott
Negeess
Lemuel Pence
Wagoner Counts
Alond
Hoe
Bess
Pet
Wein
Wagener
Ranta Fe
Adolfo Padia
Turday
Vr O Elork
Doctora
Wisconsin & Michigan railway may abandon line to Norway
Special to The Northwestern reports the Wisconsin and Michigan Railway plans to abandon its Tron Mountain to Norway line and build a branch via Niagara to the St. Paul and Anderson spur south of the Menominee river. Trains would run over the St Paul road to Iron Mountain, with possible future absorption by St Paul.
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Norway
Iron Mountain
Marinette
Wis
Wisconsin & Michigan Railway
Tron Mountain
Niagara
St. Paul
Anderson
Menominee River
Anderson Spur
Iren Mountain
St. Paul Company
Benimg
The
Paul
Wheeensin & Michigan
Clark Defends Wilson Policy in Toll Exemption Debate
Washington March 3 Speaker Clark denounced calls to repeal toll exemptions as mistaken economics while denying personal conflict with President Wilson. He argued for party unity, asserted no breach exists in the Democratic ranks, and warned a platform repudiation could end his career. He defended his stance as loyal to his constituents.
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Associated Press
Washington, D.C
Clark
Wilxon
Wilson
Tie
Hay Lruneath
Yulohe
House Democrats
United States
Asa
Watt
New York Tourin
le Ill
Nuul
Fim
America
Great Britain
Baltimore
New York Sun
Kentucky
Mr. Sherley
Carter Glass
Virginia
Swager Sherley
Texas
Henry
Toll issue debate echoes kindness in differing votes
The speaker urged no criticism for Democratic allies voting for repeal and called for civil disagreement while presenting the merits of tolls, stressing the need to differ in kindness.
Chinaman Convicted in Federal Opium Case
Chin Sing, a Chinese man, was convicted in federal court in Chicago for manufacturing opium for smoking. It marks the first such conviction in the city. The penalty could be five years imprisonment and a $19,000 fine.
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Tla
Associated Press
Chicago
Chin Sing
Plans for Better Organization at Mississippi Valley Suffrage Meet
Final sessions of the Mississippi Valley suffrage conference focus on forming strategies for stronger organization in remaining states. Delegates discuss future personnel for the next conference and choose cities for the gathering while Shafroth and Hristaow amendments loom over Congress.
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Associated Press
Pres Moines
Mississippi Valley
Plains
Para
Badianapolig Carty
Mic Larnet Grim
Darlington
Urestlyer
Alice Tauot Waslington
Cane ‘Gressional Suffrage Union
National Organization
Torreon Battle Still Unclear as Fighting Loudly Continues
Dispatches from Juarez and Washington report Torreon remains in battle with reports denying an armistice. Officials in Chihuahua and Mexico City express optimism yet note scarce official telegrams as Gómez Palacio and Torreon endure heavy, stubborn resistance amid house to house fighting.
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Washington
J'tess
Juarez
Mexico
Torreon
Gomez Palacio
Dog Pete Crafts Wins Probate of Late Master Will
Boston March 9 The probate court approves the will of Pete Crafts the dog’s late master granting a fund of $1.20 per year for Pete’s maintenance Relatives who were cut off contest the will claiming undue influence Witnesses say Pete presided at birthday parties at the head of the table Giving the dog luxury amid the dispute.
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Associated
Boston
Pete
Dolm
iCrafts
World’s Fair Fund to Stay Invested for Present
The Chicago Infant Welfare society reports the 0.0 percent fund from souvenir spoons and Isabella quarters at the fair will remain principal. The income about 1,000 annually will fund three or more new stations. A trio of women appointed by Mrs. Potter Palmer announced the decision.
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Associated Press
Y Chicago
Isabella
Potter Palmer
Chicago Infant Welfare Society
Kentucky River Rages Threaten Towns in Flooding Report
Reports from the mountain region say four days of torrential rains ended but the Kentucky River and its tributaries remain on the march. Hazard has made no appeal for help as Beattyville Safferville and West Liberty face rising flood threats.
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Associated Press
Lexington
Water case in Oshkosh water works bond dispute continues
The Dane county circuit court extended pleadings to April 18 in a dispute over bond proceeds from Oshkosh Water Works. Cahkosh mayor and city officials seek to place proceeds in equity, with Trustees and banks party to the case and a parallel federal suit pending for distribution.
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Stenckholders of Water Company
Dane
Madison
Wis
Dane County Circuit Court
Cahkosh
Mulva
WH. W. Wiite
Oshiosa Water Works Company
T. W. Gray
Weston Lewis
Central Trust Company
Wh.m- Neis and
Charlies AG. Dawes
The
Haring Trust and Savings Bank
Water Company
Haerris Trust and Savings Company
Oshkosh Water Works Company
Circuit Court
Dane County
United States
Eastern District of
Wisconsin
House Debates Panama Tolls Exemption Amid Vote Looms
Washington March 31 the house faced a final vote on the Panama tolls exemption as Speaker Clark and Democratic Leader Underwood presided in a tense chamber. Administration allies backed the repeal, with speakers including Mann and Slaton arguing for or against the measure amid high attendance and spirited crowd reactions.
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Associated Press
Washington, D.C
Clark
Underwood
Wilsun
Oprogtan
Champ Clark
Main
Shorles
Covington
Leadeya
Wumphrey
Washington
Inc
Thin House
Mann
Yong
Slaton
Missouri
New Law Ruins Ohio Coal Industry Says Operators
Ohle coal operators warn the new anti-screen law will close all mines at 3:30 this afternoon and may keep them closed until its constitutionality is tested. Le Cunningham of Goshen Coal and C. H. B. Maurer of Glen Run Coal argue the mine run basis and depreciation of coal quality undermine Ohio competitiveness.
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Ohle
Associated Press
Cleveland
Chia
le Cunningham
Goshen Coal Company
Ohio
Ohi
C. H B. Maurer
Glen Run Coal Company Orn
Sells Palatial Wisconsin Home at Oconomowoc
Milwaukee March 31. Because his son chose a western ranch life over a Wisconsin estate, Joan Dupee of Chicago sold his palatial summer home at Oconomowoc valued at half a million dollars for 160000 to John B. Larkin and Dr. H. Lindleter of Chicago.
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Dupre
Northwestern
Milwaukee
Wis
Wisconsin
Joan Dupee
Oconomowoc
John 8. Larkin
Rr. H. Lindleter
Chicago
New Lodge Forms Fraternal Brotherhood in Weeden’s Hall
A local Fraternal Brotherhood lodge organized last evening in Weeden's hall with 35 members. Officers elected include A. J. Strausburger as past president, George Morris as president, Clara Cooper as vice president, Dr. A. G. Koehler as secretary and physician, Grace L. Howard as treasurer, Mabel Hamilton as chaplain, C. OC. Cooper as sergeant, Laure Heinrich as mistress at arms, Jack Richmond as inside guard, George Hamilton as outside guard. FE. B. Geinrich, state manager, attended and gave the initiation address. 43rd representative Mrs. C. Trader of Fond du Lac was present.
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Fraternal Brotherhood
Weeden's Hall
A. J. Strausburger
George Morris
Clara Cooper
A. G. Koehler
Grace L. Howard
Mabel Hamilton
OC. Cooper
Laure Heinrich
Jack Richmond
George Hamilton
FE. B. Geinrich
C. Trader
Fond du Lac
George A. Ucward
Neenah Suit Aims To Recover Water Fee
The city of Neenah tested enforcement of the waterworks ordinance by suing for one dollar, the standard charge for shutting off water after violations. The case, heard by Justice Jensen, was adjourned to April 6 after substantial evidence from both sides.
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Neenah
Notea
Wis
Misa Mayme Cox
Ap- Pieton
Thomas Cox
Appleton
Carl Kuchenbecker
al Cramer
German Lutheran Church
Berlin
J. B. Schneller
Gus Wickeham
Stockbridge
Harry Wickeham
Fannie Peterson
Carroll College
Paris
Wisconsin Avenue
William Seatoft
Lfe
Seatoft
William Sharpless
Kalamazoo
Cyrus Thompson
Eland Junction
Mias Maud DuBois
Milwaukee
D. Beals
Id Larson
Jessie Roemer
George Janson
Chicag
Ronald
Clifford Paymenter
Barges to Open Navigation on Ox River With Government Crafts
Early boats on the Ox River era set to begin as four steel barges built for government service depart Green Bay for Oshkosh via locks. They will join four existing barges near Light Street bridge and travel through Portage into the Wisconsin and Mississippi to the Gasconade for government improvements. Transit likely in three to four days as ice thaws and river outlets warm.
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Ox River
Green Bay
Tughost
Oshkost
Wisconsin
Mississippi
Missouri River
Missouri
Gasconade River
Rivg Company Ling
Lake Winnebago
Wiley Takes Stand in Wisconsin Corn Syrup Case
Dr Harvey J W Wiley testified in Madison Wisconsin March 31 in the federal Foam suit brought by Corn Products Company to invalidate the corn law speech labeling content. He described syrup qualifications as he answered questions from state counsel John M Olin.
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Wadiann
Sprelal
Northwestern
Madison
Wis
Harvey JW Wiley
Mart
Corn Products Company
John M. Olin
Revivals Out of Date Declared by Methodist Conference
The New York Central Conference of the Methodist church votes to abolish the evangelistic commission signaling a shift away from old revival methods. In Mount Vernon New York March 31 a note mentions the Martha Washington Card club hosting Mrs S Sutton at 29 Otter Street on Wednesday afternoon April 1.
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Asxomaten
Mount Vernon
New York
Enat Conference
Methodist Church
Washington Card Club
Martha Washington Card Club
S. Sutton
Otter Street
Yefternoon
Mysterious 300-Ton Rifle Cargo Vanishes Off Langeland
Copenhagen reports a 300 ton rifles destined for Ireland disappeared after being loaded on a Danish lighter near Langeland. The Norwegian steamer Fanny appeared to take on the arms but papers were seized and both ships’ commanders ordered to wait. The vessels then vanished. London reports Parliament opening debate on home rule for Ireland with Asquith absent. James Larkin expected to challenge Asquith in Hast Fife by-election after Dublin strike leader’s riot imprisonment.
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Associated Press
Copenhagen
Ireland
Af Langeland
Langeland
Hamburg
Fanny
Fghter
London
House of Commons
Asquith
Larkin
Dublin
Premiser Asquith
Hast Fife
James Larkin
Transport Workers’ Union
Nourse Linked to Local Home and Bigamy Case
A man named Willam K Nourse once lived in this area before being held in Chicago on a bigamy charge. Reports say he worked in typewriter sales, married three times and divorced twice, with one divorce allegedly not legally finalized. Prosecutor Oscar M Springer, Detroit DA and father of Nourse’s third wife, accuses Nourse of being persecuted by his father-in-law. The three fathers accuse Springer and others in the bigamy case.
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Willam K. Nourse
Chicago
Nourse
Dispatches
Oscar M. Springer
Detroit
Mich
Springer
Mail Clerk Arrested in Mails Theft Scandal
Harrisburg March 31 Witlan R Raum aged thirty a mail clerk in the Harrisburg post office was arrested charged with stealing money from the mails. It is alleged that ten thousand dollars were taken from packages sent July 6 1912 from St Paul to a bank in New York.
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Harrisburg
Witlan
R. Faum
Tdw
St. Paul
New York
Employee Seizes Farm In Joliet Stand Off
John Clyne, recently discharged from Dr. James Whitney Hall’s Goodenow farm near Joliet, Illinois, seized the property with a shotgun and barricaded himself in the house. He threatened to kill anyone attempting removal as deputies from Joliet and Will County prepared to arrest him.
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Associated Press
Joliet
Jil
John Clyne
James Whitney Hall
Chicago
Goodenow
Here
Clyne
Springfield Murderer Sentenced to Life for Bride Slaying
Marehal-Olle Blades pleaded guilty to murdering his sixteen year old bride on a country road near Republic Missouri last December, four months after their marriage. He was sentenced today to life imprisonment.
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Springfeld
Marehal
Olle Blades
Lfe
Blades
Republic
Toledo Railways fare dispute prompts three cent cap
Toledo solicitor Thurstin advised patrons should not pay more than three cents while the company refuses to accept three cents and continues to levy five cent fares. Thousands ride free as the dispute and refusals persist.
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Toledo
Associated Press
Marcel
Thurstin
Toledo Railways and Light Company
Carriex
Plank Death Fatality at Menominee Firm Tramway
A laborer Joseph Collart aged 41 employed by J. W. Wells company of Menominee was fatally injured when a heavy plank fell from a tramway striking his head. He died a few hours later in Marinette Wisconsin on March 31.
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Marinette
Wis
Joseph Collart
Atty
J. W. Wells Company
Menominee
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