Wisconsin Assembly Backs Move for Constitutional Convention
Madison May 2 The assembly voted 60 to 32 to submit the call for a constitutional convention to draft a new Wisconsin constitution at the next general election. Debates featured Speaker Ekern and Assemblymen Miller Reynolds and Thompson for the measure, with Norcgoss Burke and Cleary opposing. A heated exchange between Bancroft and Sprague over a bridge bill highlighted the session. Also noted were a pending Senate decision on Inspector Tracy of Milwaukee and a new excise measure restricting minors from ex. cons without adults, plus a Baraboo excursion to Devil’s Lake as part of a state park proposal.
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Madison
Wis
Wisconsin
Ekern
Milter, Reynolds
Thompson
Bancroft
Walworth
Sprague
Ward Ty. Tracy
Milwaukee
Senate
Davidson
Sanborn
Tracy
EB. BD. Millsi
Burlington
la Follette
Hag
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W. 2D. Connor
James O." David
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Peter Say
Baraboo
Devil's la Ine
van iHise
Mystifying Fraud Probes Reach Washington Territory
A terse Associated press note from Seattle reports investigators are probing widespread land frauds in eastern Washington. The wire service mentions ongoing operations and hints at far reaching schemes. Specific names or dates are not provided in the fragment.
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Es Ws
Seattle
Wash
Ern
Washington
Evidence for DOJ special officers assembly in timber fraud case
A high government authority states that after timber fraud evidence is gathered, F. 7. Heney will be invited to here and repeat his success prosecuting Oregon land frauds. The plan aims to present a consolidated case to Department of Justice officers.
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Department of Justice
Heney
Oregon
Roosevelt Named Honorary Member At Army of the Potomac Meet
President Roosevelt received honorary membership in the Society of the Army of the Potomac at its 37th annual reunion at the Belasco theater. Gen N M Curtis was elected president, with Gen Horatio C King, Lt Frank S Holliday, and Col W F Fox reelected as officers. The gathering approved resolutions for peaceful arbitration and urged swift passage of the Fredericksburg national park bill.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Roosevelt
Society of the Army of the Potomac
Belesco Theater
N. M. Curtis
Ogdensburg
N. Y
Congress
Henry C. Dwight
Sheather
Horatio C. King
Frank S. Holliday
WF. Fox
Fredericksburg National Park
Washington
LD. C
Beatie, Wash
Williamsport
George J. Mc
King
Floward
Welcoma
McFarland Generu
Army
Putoniac
San Francisco Grafters Court Hearings Face Jury Delays
In San Francisco May 2 the Dunne court faces tension as Myrtle Cerf’s expulsion order looms and Ruef trial counsel mobilizes to support his presence. Grand jury reopens on Brown and Martin of Home Telephone Co. amid probes into missing books and bribery claims involving supervisors. Ruef seeks venue change citing unfair conditions as the trial resumes.
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Presa
San Francisco
Cal
Dunne
Myrtle Cerf
Ruef
Ituefis
Brown
Martin
Home Telephone Company
Ruet-Lehmitz
Abraham Ruef
Two Shot Himself After Street Altercation
Reports from May 2 describe a man and a woman in a street incident where a man allegedly shot himself twice during the quarrel. Both were rushed to hospital with life threatening injuries, and authorities believe they will die.
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Associated Press
Big Catch of Trout Stuns Northwest Sports Report
A Northwestern special reports a major trout catch thrilling river anglers. Details are limited but the piece highlights unusually large fish and the excitement among local sportsmen.
Wisconsin Senate Deadlock Prolongs Ballot For Senator
Madison May 2 The Wisconsin legislative deadlock over the United States senator persisted with no changes in the joint session results. Leading Republicans Cooper Esch Hatten Wenroot and Stephenson received scattered votes while Grassie backed Gill and arrays backed Toard. Dark horse candidate A Cook of Neenah visited but denied political aims, with Lenroot supporters seeking talks to end the stalemate.
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Madison
Wis
Vale On Tintin
Cooper
Esch
Hatten
Wenroot
Stanhensen
Grassie
Assemblyman
WW. Gill
Wisconsin Central Road
W. Toard
Bird
D. Zia
Lenrost
Stephenson
Biensch
Winkler
Qin
Rutmel
Thompson
Cook
Lenroot
la. Collette
Protest forms against large sign on Algoma Street corner
Residents of Algoma Street at Forest Avenue protest a huge signboard slated for erection near a fine residential area. A petition among property owners calls on the city to block the amateur display, arguing it would mar a premier neighborhood and hinder the street’s character.
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Algoma
Forest
Forest Avenue
Oxhkesh
Macklin Not Guilty Case Status Report
A fragment notes Macklin not guilty with a San Antonio connection and a brief update indicating an arrest or trial status today. Further details are unclear from the OCR snippet.
Oshkosh and Fond du Lac Play Practice As Weather Permits
Reports indicate Oshkosh and Fond du Lac will hold a practice game Sunday afternoon if weather cooperates. The venue may be New White City park or Fond du Lac, with a preference for Oshkosh if conditions allow. Forecasters predict Wisconsin colder frost likely tonight with cool temperatures.
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U Ameren
Healean
Hfingelf
Dreiger
Theneam
W. Fesyfbhe
Spor Eins
Chicago
Waughton
Oshkosh
Fond du-Lac
New
White City
Wreck Attempt Delayed Passenger Train on Chicago and Mark Western
A May 2 incident near Mitchukee Wisconsin reports an attempted wreck on the Chicago and Mark Western line. An extra freight train survived with engine and thirty five cars under Conductor Wiy erald. the passenger train continued after the engine replacement two hours later. Investigators deem the act a probable brain-wrecking attempt.
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Associated Preas
Mitchukee
Wis
Chicago de Mark Western Railway
Milwwaukea
Hteano
Wiyerald
Taeing
Jurietlen
Boyd Placa
den Nut
Oydil Jonly
Tn Vesatein
Mrs Spink Awarded $200 in Suit Against Wisconsin Central
Mrs. Spink, wife of the city treasurer, won $200 damages from Wisconsin Central Railway in a land mark case over a dangerous wire fence around the depot grounds. The jury awarded $200 after deliberations from the October 10 incident. the verdict was disputed as inadequate by her attorney.
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Durlen
Wisconsin Central Road
M Fa. Sybile Ag
Wigconkin Central Railway
John F. Kluwin
Mra. Spink
Damaged wire fence case against Wisconsin Central Railway
The trial of Metha Banderab and Miss Linderoi Linderoi T. against the Wisconsin Central Railway Company opened over injuries from tripping on a wire fence near depot grounds. Witnesses and jurors discussed proximate cause and ordinary care, with damages sought around 5080 dollars for Linderoi and 200 for Handered, amid ongoing adjournments and representation by local and Milwaukee attorneys.
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Plaluare
Pradencn
Anqothir
Metha Banderab
John Barderab
Wisconsin Central Railway ‘Company
Wisesse
Lianderoh
Compans
Mijas Tinnderol
Sania
Teeamurer
J. A. Spink
Beott
Eward Wellemann Plorlan Tampert
9. Ostertag
Nola Tatrson
Earhe Une Liewey Sanders
T. Cathorwve
Ta Flalten
Dwar Dorling
George Stark
Wlw
Tone
Earnval
Crenla
Cy Ate Forney Wee Cowling
Tanek
Jaliian
Wound
Regia
Thomas Tl
Walter D. Corrigan
Milwautren
Death of Mrs Durfee in Fond du Lac church service set
Mrs Julia Ann Durfee died after a long illness at 80, widow of James Bo Durf ee and longtime Fond du Lac resident. She leaves three sons and four daughters in Wisconsin and Washington, with siblings in Stevens Point and Tacoma. The funeral, at St. John’s Catholic Church in Fond du Lac, will be held Saturday at 10:30 with Father James C. Hogan officiating. interment at Riverside.
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Julia Ann Durton
Jamng Bo
Ophkorh
Fie Horus Daugh
James Ge En
Merrill Atreet
Aber
Thiselty
Champlain
Oshkosh
Khatpp ‘ Street
Miverskiaeamstery
Howie
Mary Delaney
Stevens
Pots
Margaret McCarthy
Tacoma
Wash
Edward FL
Slen
Eld
Oscar
Panama Canal
Thomas
Huron
Baward
James O'Connor
William ‘Firederfcle
Corel Pecking
Fond du Lac
Ash
Prentica
St. John's Catholc Church
Fev
James C. Hogan
Riverside
Doctor McCoy Shot by Husband in Home Fatality
In Trenton Ohio at midnight Captain Davis of the Portsmouth ferry boat reports defending his home after finding Dr Wayne McCoy in his wife's room. The prominent physician was killed instantly. Davis fled to Kentucky following the shooting.
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Associated Preas
Trenton
Wayne MiCoy
Pont
John: Davis
Portamouth
Davis
Dre McCoy
Kentucky
Missing pastor cited in Hempstead departure case
A Hempstead parish story centers on Rev. Jera Knade Cooke and Miss Floretta Whiley who vanished with letters saying they would not return. Reports note Cooke’s successful Long Island pastorate and substantial church fundraising, while officials seek the missing pair amid speculation and family ties.
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Associated Press
New. York
St. A. Metacopat Church
Conn
Hemptead Rome
Hong
Jratine
Cooke Ie
Long Island
Grace Church
Laltimore
Bal! Naltimore
May Cooke
Enisecopal
Pe Avenue
Monument Street
Gaore
Flampstead Church
Hagerstown
Theological Seminary
Gettysburg
Middletown
Haven
Saturn
New Haven
Howard
Hubbard
Mount
Royal Avenue
Cooke
Mrs. Cooka
Hempstead Hom
Mr. Cook
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