Oshkosh men Indicted on Oregon Land Fraud Charge
Five Oshkosh residents and several Oregon associates face federal indictments for conspiring to defraud the United States by funding entries and homestead purchases in the Lakeview district of Oregon between 1900 and 1903. The Oshkosh Land and Timber company members deny any ownership or involvement, insisting none of the lands described were theirs and vowing to prove innocence.
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United States
Oregon
James
Matt) Hray
Leander Choate
Benjamin Doughty
James Doughty
Thomas Daly
Walter N. Durbin
United States District
E. J. Henning
Mr. Bray
Daniel McDonald
Algoma Building
Bray Ia
McDonald
Marshal Durbin
Washington Street
Oshkosh
John Black
Joseph Black
Augustua Anderson
Bhawana
Sumner A. Parker
Ashland
Ore
James H. Driscoll
Klamath County
Associated Press
Portland
Lakeview” Land District
Klamath ,Falls
Oshkosh Land and Timber Company
Federal Grand Jury
United States of America
District of
John C. Black
Anderson
Wisconsin
Lakeview
James Bray
Eard
Klamath
Ccord
Lanéview
Lint Hamaker
United State
Lakeview Land
Klamath Falls
Lakeview’ Land District
N. W
S. W
Willamette
Mid
Congress
John J. Blacy
August Anderson
Thomza Daly
James H. Dris
Choate
James M. Bray
Daly
Bray
Bray & Choate Lumper Company
Commercial National Bank
Ortland Dispatch
Northwestern
Wis
Oshkosh Lumber Company
Klamath and
Lake Counties
Medford
Supreme Court of the United States
Interest in Lacrosse Spreads in Wisconsin and Michigan
Special to The Northwestern Ripon Wisconsin May 4 reports revived lacrosse interest in the upper peninsula of Michigan after Dr. G W Cutler of Pipe College urged a regional league. Copper Country ties with Canadian players, and a semi professional league may result from efforts there. If successful, Ripon plans to push the game into Wisconsin colleges and normal schools and extend to Fond du Lac Oshkosh and nearby communities.
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Ripon
Wis
Upper
Peniacula
Michigan
G. W.cutler
Pipe College
Fliper
Cutler
Fond du Lat
Oshkosh
Racma
Colleges and Normal Schools
Wisconsin
Upper Michigan
Loss to Citizens in Mint Ballion Coin Devalued Metal
A garbled Associated Press report from San Francisco dated March 4 describes a severe mutilation or melting of coins at the mint. Citizens face losses as silver content and face value are degraded, with concerns over redemptions and value preservation amid the tampered coinage incident.
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San Francisco Mar
Strike May Be Averted At Anthracite Convention
Scranton May 4 There is prospect a strike may be averted as the scale committee was instructed to report on a continuance under the present scale. The convention heard delegates’ views on operators demands and a peaceful settlement is hoped as many miners have been idle since April 1. The afternoon session refocused the decision to the scale committee with six hundred delegates watching for a recommendation and possible referendum.
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Associated Press
Scranton
Anthracite Miners’ Convention
Coal Miners’ Convention
Apthracite
United Mine Workers
Mitchell
John Fahy
William Dethrey
Maye
Biche
John Mitchell
Crisia
Farry Atti Deitrer
Schurikifi
Leblah- Dietricte
Mate
J Grount
Mitchel
Minert Acale
Riport
Mitchell Signals No Front Runner for Three Year Award
The report notes Mitchell did not commit to accepting the three year award before the convention. It suggests conservative leaders may push for adopting this course, signaling internal debate within the movement.
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Mitchell
Watt W
New Russian Cabinet Seen Keeping Parliament
M Schanebach, a former agriculture chief and Goremykin’s lieutenant, told AP that the new ministry intends to pursue national representation with all empires and does not plan dissolving parliament. He cautioned unforeseen events could force changes, but the majority are committed to the country and not seeking confrontation with the Duma.
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Associated Press
St Petersburg
M. Schanebach
Goremykin
United States
J .Fote
Hf. Niage
Ent
Lenroot Withdraw Rumor Shakes Wisconsin Gubernatorial Race
Madison dispatch reports a rumor that Irving Lenroot may withdraw from the Wisconsin governor race after conference with allies. Benator La Follette supporters urge Lenroot to bow out, aiming to unite Republican factions. Davidson’s candidacy receives positive statewide reaction as George Benitie of Waupaca County announces his own bid for insurance commissioner after review of the field.
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Madison
Wis
Irving Ll. Lenroot
Benator Ia Follette
Lenroot
Davidson
George Benitie
Waupaca County
Hie Candi
Cura
Electrified tragedy in midair shocks Wisconsin town
Special to The Northwestern reports in Madteon Wisconsin on May 4 that George Locus, age thirty seven, a resident of Sturgeon Bay, was electrocuted in mid air while working on a Bell Telephone Company line. The accident occurred due to a wire touching, with rescuers unable to save him. He died in Sturgeon Bay.
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Madteon
Wis
George Locus
Sturgeon
Bary
Bell Telephone Company
Menglig
Storgcon Bay
Actor Owen Dead in New York at Sixty Years
Asean treet reports in New York May 4 that actor Owen, a Shakespearean company member with Booth McCullough Forrest and Mrs Fiske, died here today. He was sixty years old and had been on the stage forty years.
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Asean Treet
New York
Om Fo Owan
Sin
Booth
McCullosth
Forrest
Mra Fiske
Big Stock Farm Sold in County Farmland Deal
A county farm change hands as J. W. Dowd sells 3% acres to Dr. Robert G. Werner. The deal, reported by a Journal special from Eenowha ease, notes the property lies west of Kew York and involves the big stock farm in the Srea 19 area.
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Srea
Micackee
Win
Koe
Daniel Wells
J. WW. Dowd
Robert G Werner
Kew Tork
Svaea
Standard Oil profits exposed in open and secret rates
Washington May 4 Roosevelt sent to Congress Garfield report on Standard Oil transportation profits. Secret railroad rates allegedly unlawfully boosted oil profits by at least three quarters of a million yearly, with open rates and competitive pressure also cited as factors. Prosecutions and Interstate Commerce expansion discussed.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Roosevelt
Congress
James R. Garfield
Interstate Commerce Commission
Standard Oil Company
Commissioner of Corporations
Sndo
Bureau of
Corporal Sena
Department [of Justice
Cengreac
Benator Raex
Pave
Parti
Courke
Standard Oil Secrecies and Railroad Evasion Highlight Garfield Report
The report notes evasion of law by treating interstate commerce as state commerce on major rail lines including the New York Central. It argues the Standard Oil company gains via rate discriminations, with vast control over refined oil output and transport. Garfield details extensive data from field visits and agency reports, showing monopolistic practices and high consumer prices in noncompetitive regions.
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New York Central Railroad
Standard Ol Company
Rugar Trust
Garfield
Olfields
Bureau of Corporations
Benees
Standard Oil Company
Standard
Water Diversion Limits Proposed for Great Lakes Canal
The International waterways commission reported in Buffalo that diversions on the Canadian side should be limited to 18 500 cubic feet per second for navigation plus a sanitary diversion not to exceed 10 600 cfs for the Chicago drainage canal. A treaty or law is urged to cap these quantities. A separate report will assess the impact on general navigation of the Great Lakes system.
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Associated Press
Toronto
Ont
International Waterways Commission
Buffalo
Chicago Drainage Canal
Great Lakes
Tragedy on Train In Indiana: Man Cuts Throat Then Jumps
Tyasenchien Coon of Washington Indiana, May 4, riding a train toward Bedford, attacked by W C Logix a Chicago hat company representative. Logix cut his throat with a knife and leapt from the train near Hyatt. Found unconscious in water, believed to be recovering. drinking cited as factor.
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Tyasenchien
Fire destroys Medina mill owned by G Gallea
A Madison Wisconsin report states a sawmill owned by G Gallea in Medina was totally destroyed by fire on Thursday around 6 15 oclock. The blaze caused about 5000 in losses with partial insurance. The plant will probably not be rebuilt. For some time no lumber has been produced as the mill manufactured only shingles.
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Madison
Wis
G. Gallea
Tragic Self Inflicted Death At St Piliomera Church
Miss Vainegasta, wife of a printer Inet Tirht, reportedly hanged herself in the solemn quiet of St Piliomera church. Her act is believed to be caused by failing health and personal despair. Neos Emma Replert is named in relation to the event.
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Mineiitai
Miss Vainegasta
Ushaud
Neos
Emma Replert
Inet Tirht
St. Piliomera
Damage at Oakland from Irakiland quake May estimates reach two thousand five
Earthquake damage in Asackfield Pree at Irakiland on May 4 is estimated at 2005 dollars. Mayor Mote receives figures from Balltimne Inspector Towle detailing injuries to school department bulldings.
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Asackfield Pree
Irakiland
Mote
Balltimne
Towle
Rate Bill Agreement Unites Republicans on Court Review
Washington May 4 Senate conferences reach a rate bill compromise uniting Republicans on a court review for Interstate Commerce Commission actions. Senator Allison will propose jurisdiction for circuit courts to hear suits against the ICC, with both factions backing the change and President Roosevelt reportedly satisfied.
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Associated Press
Washington
D. C
Senate
Allison Wil
Interstate Commerce Commission
Long
House
Bill
Aldrich
Crane
Roosevelt
Republ
Interstate Commercee Commission
Elkins
Circuit
Madden for Congress Meeting Draws Republicans
A Milwaukee Daily News special from Ashland reports a large Republican gathering last night backing James H Madden for Congress. The event featured campaign staff and supporters from the Great Lakes area and emphasized unity amid calls for continued momentum without outside interference.
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Milwaukee
Wia
Ashland
James H. Madden
Congress
Colony Teanact
Great la Po
Pitcher Stovall Fined in Local Incident
Fragmentary report notes pitcher Stovall fined after a local incident. Details and exact date remain unclear in the readable text, with scattered phrases hinting at a court or league action and possible public commentary. Entities are partially legible, including a named individual and references to a fine.
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