Wisconsin Supreme Court Validates Civil Service Law
The Wisconsin Supreme Court under Chief Justice Winslow reviews the civil service act’s constitutionality. The secretary of state’s audit of salaries for the Civil Service Commission employees is at issue, with the attorney general arguing the law is void and discriminatory. The decision discusses related cases involving municipal duties, railroad liability, deer-hunting negligence, church property disputes, and city street encroachments.
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Hyde pleads not guilty to bribery indictment
New York May 2 Charles Hiram Hyde city chamberlain appeared in court and pleaded not guilty to an indictment charging bribery. Bail set at 7500. The grand jury probe connected Hyde to Carnegie Trust failure and a loan scheme via the Northern bank. Hyde’s secretary allegedly received about 14000 in a related transaction.
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Calumet & Hecla gains approval for nine subsidiary consolidation
Stockholders of Calumet & Hecla Mining approve a merger of nine smaller subsidiaries by a vote of over eighty one percent. An Ahmeek meeting was delayed after a court order blocked voting of Calumet and Hecla stock at that meeting, issued by F W Denton for the Chadbourne estate.
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Eau Claire Firm Buys Menomonie Electric Plant
The Chippewa Valley Electric Railway Light and Power company of Eau Claire has purchased the Menomonie Electric Light company with its plant and property for 340000 dollars. The Eau Claire firm was already supplying current.
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Eau Claire Home Burns Fire Damages Residence
A fire this morning damaged the residence of Chartee for Allen in Eau Claire, with extent of damage not fully specified. The report was filed from Milwaukee via the Northwestern special.
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Outlaw Dietz Bond Surrendered as Trial Opens
Hayward Wis May 2 John F Dietz his wife and son Leslie go on trial for first degree murder in the shooting of Deputy Oscar Harp at Cameron Dam on Thornapple River in October Bond holders from Milwaukee surrender the 40000 bond to protect the indemnitors Dietz faces trial without an attorney while the court notes no jurors were seated and the sureties refuse further responsibility, the Dietz family remains in custody remains in courthouse vicinity
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Dietz cabin link to fatal bullet discussed in trial
District Attorney S J William and two special assistants met after subpoenaing more than five witnesses including former Governor Davidson and former Attorney General Gilbert. Lawyers for Ousnem and family indicated they would not act as counsel. Separate trials were mentioned and expert gunsmiths may testify that the fatal bullet came from the Dietz cabin. Photographs from Cameron dam in Sawyer County are also expected to be used in court.
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Senate to Hear Canadian Reciprocity Bill On May 13
Senate Finance Committee plans ten days of hearings on the Canadian reciprocity bill ending May 13. Witnesses from shoe interests to speak against the free list provision while proponents push timely action. Daily meetings to resume after the coming Monday with leaders urging a vote shortly after May 13.
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Ready for Trial This Week in McNamara Case
Los Angeles May 2 Associated Press reports Leo M. Rappaport arrived from Indianapolis to defend John F. McNamara and James B. McNamara in a dynamiting murder case. A venue change may be sought and Clarence Darrow is expected to participate.
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Glover seeks amendment in Mary Baker Eddy will case
In Concord New Hampshire May 2 counsel for plaintiff George W Glover of Lead South Dakota filed a motion to amend their March 25 amendment alleging the predeath agreement not to contest Eddy will was made only with the defendant and other directors to secure more than two million dollars of Eddy’s alleged rectory bequest.
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McLellan and Church Directors Named in Estate Dispute
Legal filing against Archibald McLellan and other directors of the First Church of Christ Scientist Boston seeks to recover part of a mother’s estate. The record notes Mrs Holdy played no part and references Joe McLellan as a defendant in the anti trust style action.
Derailment kills several on Chesapeake and Ohio train
Reports from Hinton West Virginia say at least two people were killed and four others seriously hurt when C&O passenger train No 8 derailed near Ju e Ridge mountains ten miles from Huntington. Victims include a baggageman and a fireman named Alexander Richie with others unconfirmed. The FF W Limited was westbound from New York to Cincinnati and running about forty two minutes late.
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Button: Workers to Work
Mass meeting of button workers endorses the agreement between manufacturers and workers committees mediated by Governor Carroll. Workers vote two to one to accept. all return to work tomorrow morning. Carroll expected tonight. military law potentially lifted. Public release of the accord pending his arrival.
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Cyclone Strikes Olean Cuba Village New York Causing Destruction
A cyclone last night tore through the New York town of Olean Cuba destroying business blocks with roofs removed and communication cut as wires and poles lay down. In Hinsdale the storm felled Monroe Rogers barn, killing his son Corry Rogers aged eighteen, and injuring cattle.
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American Families Move as Rebels Threaten Mexican Border
Nogales Arizona May 2 High SP officials traveling from the Mexican interior report rebels advising Americans to evacuate their families into the United States. They warn that without a peace accord by Thursday night Mexican border towns could be attacked, prompting emigration of many American families.
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Minnesota Rate Cases Hear Arguments From Young and Justice
Former Attorney General A T Young and ex Supreme Court Justice T D were before Judge Walter Sanborn in the U S circuit court at St Paul May 2 arguing thirty four assignments of error in their appeal from Judge Sanborns decision known as the Minnesota rate cases
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United States Circuit Court
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Forest Fire Threatens Maine Village
Omunguit in York County Maine endures a forest fire raging within half a mile of the village by 3:30 PM. Firefighters and locals brace for possible spread as winds push the blaze toward Ogungeit and nearby areas.
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New Yorker at Trial in Camorra Case
In Viterbo Italy May 2 Gennara Abbatimaggio testified about a written confession given to carabineers after police pressure. The crowd jeered as he recounted the murder plot against Enrico Alfano and other Camorra leaders. Former NYC Mayor Georges B McClellan observed court proceedings with interest.
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Rebels Face Delicate Madero Armistice Tactics
El Paso dispatch reports tension as Judge Carabajal misses the morning train and Francisco Madero Jr. and his peace chiefs grow anxious. Federal intermediaries in El Paso await Carabajal's position along the front and consider prolonging the armistice. Provisional Chihuahua Governor Abraham Gonzales outlines rebel peace aims centered on local self government, autonomous states, and free press.
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Marshall's Merits Outlined For 1912 Platform
Norman E. Mack, chairman of the Democratic National Committee, outlines Governor Thomas F. Marshall of Indiana as the likely author of the 1912 Democratic platform. The article lists three planks: tariff for revenue, honesty and economy in government, and strict independence of the legislative and executive branches.
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Norman .E. Mack
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Springfield boxing bids on six round bouts
Springfield May 2 Associated Press reports Carroll Dail announces six round bouts for Illinois athletic events. The fragment mentions boxing in Springfield with plans for six round contests during a regatta or athletic program, but details are incomplete.
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Wisconsin Assembly Defers Judge Salaries and Child Labor Bill
Madison May 3 The Wisconsin Assembly postponed measures raising supreme court judges salaries to 5000 dollars a year and appointing supreme court commissioners at 2500 dollars. The child labor bill allowing fourteen to sixteen year olds to work faced committee delays, with opposition and debates over eight hour limits and regulation. A motion to withdraw the uniform text book bill from the printing committee was sent to education committees, with another vote deferred to Thursday. The session showed strong debate on judiciary funding and child labor oversight.
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Methodist Bishops Confer on Last General Conference
Baltimore delegates ruled on clergy eligibility for conference credentials noting that service interruptions do not erase prior rights. The decision preserves each pastor’s separate right to orientation in conferences even if two pastoral charges are held by one pastor. The session was to end today with possible adjournment tomorrow.
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Fishermen to Fall in Trial Plea Hearings
Special to The North Western reports Michaal Goyke and Ira were arraigned on charges. The case moved to the circuit court with attorney Jooding arguing jurisdictional issues. Judge denied the motion as farmer and Frank W. Chadbourne led the prosecution before a jury.
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New Clubhouse Opens in London for American Women
The Society of American Women opened its new clubhouse at South Audley Street, London, today. Mrs Reid, wife of the American ambassador, hosted the ceremony.
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