Wall Street Brokerage Houses Fail Amid Securities Crisis
May 5 New York Associated Press reports a wave of suspensions among brokerage firms tied to Dominion Securities Ruthind Railroad and Knackensack Meadows. Offenbach Moore and Jockwood Murd & Co. failed to meet obligations with others like Webb-Meyer suffering delays. Market opened steady then weakened as suspensions spread. Some firms claim temporary relief while regulators consider actions.
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Associated Press
New York
Wall
Dominion Securities
Ruthind Railroad Company
Knckensack Meadows Company
Stock Exchange
Irin
Offenbuch and Moore
Henry Brothers
Jockwood, Murd & Co
Offenbach
Moore
Teex
Sid Moure
Mr. Gordon
Weary Brothers
Dominion Secie
Rutland Preferred
Westinshouse Electric
New He
Startford
North American
Northwestern
Tennessee Coal
Delaware and Hudson
Webb-Meyer
Dominion
Nacken
Meadows Romero
Harpers Honored by Rockefeller Visit to University
Rockefeller plans a four day stay at the University of Chicago in a ceremonial visit. Mrs Rockefeller accompanies him, with his daughter by Benatar Aldrich in attendance. the event opens a series of arrangements and speeches.
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University of Chie
Lerot
United States
Rockefeller
Fowler
University of Chivagea
Wethin
Rocke
Fetter Wil
Benatar Aldrich
Mr. Rockefellers
Harold McCoaick
Eleer
Pneumonia Believed Defeated, Archbishop's Health Updates
Associated Press reports from New York on May 6 that Archbishop Corricen remains under care as doctors note improvement. Dr. Neves says the archbishop’s condition shows progress and pneumonia has disappeared, with health bulletin not issued yet.
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Associated Press
New York
Neves
Corricen
Bragg Named Minister to Cuba and Consul General
Washington May 3 Secretary H G Squires of Pekin has been chosen by the president as minister to Cuba and FE Brigg of Wisconsin has been named consul general at Havana. The selections come as the government reorganizes its diplomatic posts and reinforce ties with Cuba.
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Associated Press
Washington, DC
H. G. Squires
Legation
Pekin
Cuba
Umden
S. Brigg
Wisconsi
Havana
Walls of Flowers at California convention opening
Delegates arrive to a floral welcome at the California convention in Los Angeles. The auditorium is scented with thousands of pink carnations as committees decorate in preparation for the first big business session and the report on re incorporation led by Mrs. Mats Lockwood.
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Associated Press
Los Angeles
Cal
Arent Auditorium
Darbresk
Committee On
Mats Lockwood
Light May term calendar of circuit court notes few trials
The May term calendar lists only thirteen trials with seven likely settled out of court. Frank Leverentz case will not be tried as a none was entered. Venue changes moved the Lucy vs Grady et al case and similar motions affected Kluwin vs Olin. Six cases settled, thirteen changed to court from jury, several adjourned with one death affecting trial. Jurors excused. next Monday two o'clock court will resume with remaining cases set.
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Frank Leverentz
Dtnetrict
C. D. Jackson
Leverent
Stevens Point
John Lucy
Wiliam Grady
George Church
Tohn Lark
Fred J. Kluwin
Clarence T. Olin
J. E. Huxley
Menasha
Cass
Arnold Hock
C. &N. W. Railroad
Fox River Valley Gas and Electric Company
Menasha Council
Counel
Mrs Mc Do
Gertrude Parker
Joe An Clinten
Carl
Cuban Congress Convened After Wood Address
Tiavana May 6 The Cuban senate and house convened at noon in the palace where Governor General Wood spoke warning the legislative power would remain with Congress until the formal transfer of government. Their first task was to confirm essentials and inform military officials who had been rejected the presidency and vice presidency, senators and representatives.
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Associated Press
Tiavana
Senate
House of Representatives
Wood
Congress
Houtn
Serundo
Comends Antea Gemorat de la Masian
Wisconsin Republican hopeful for state insurance commissioner
May 6 in Milwaukee Sparta resident Hronewell announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for state insurance commissioner. The Insurance Commissioner position draws attention as party candidates seek key regulatory roles in Wisconsin.
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Miwaukes
Wis
Hronewell
Sparta
Himselas
Republcan
Queen Wilhelmina At Castle Loo Bulletin Report
The Hague May 5 a morning bulletin from Castle Loo reports Queen Wilhelmina remains in satisfactory condition though grave illness persists. Doctors stay at the palace as concern grows over the queen's health with hopes for a September event.
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Associated Press
the Hague
Castle Loo
Whhelmina
Wilhelmine i
Prines
Wohebning
Queen in critical condition at Castle Loo
International concern rose as Queen Alexandra of the Netherlands faced severe complications. Doctors Rosenstein Roessingh and others treated her after a sudden illness last Saturday night. By midnight the acute episode subsided though pain remained intense.
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Netherlands
Rosenstein
Roessingh
Holland
Miajesty
Roe
Sonner
Wery Gist
Wirecht University
Castle Loo
Relef
Professor Kenner
Earl Roberts retirement stirs military talk in London
In military circles the question of Earl Roberts retirement from command after the coronation is freely discussed. It is said the Duke of Cambridge will succeed him and not return to Ireland. Reports note Roberts recently bought a country villa as corroborating proof.
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Associated Preca
New York
Earl Roberts
London
Duke of Cannyightow
Ireland
Karl Roberta
Congress
Vienna
The
German People’s Party
Herr Schoenerer
Herr Wolf
Leipste
Saxony
Berlin
Herr Friede
Reichsie and
Tees Oty Merernn
BILT
Reichstag
Radfenia
Social Democrats
Vartfalt
Drowned in Water Spout at Ford Oklahoma
Report from Anadarko Oklahoma dated May six describes a water spout near Ford on the Cheehaw railway that reportedly drowned twelve persons. The event allegedly lifted the water ten feet and drove people toward higher ground amid a panicked rush for safety.
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Anadarko
Oklahoma
Ford
Itin
Pabt
Senate Deliberations Pause Bill on U S Circuit Courts
Washington May 5 The Senate paused the bill to alter terms of U S circuit courts as a Proctor Vermont resolution directs the War Secretary to provide reports on artillery and inspector general. The sundry civil appropriation bill advances with funds for railroads, Fort Ethan Allen, and labor statistics on marriage and divorce.
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Tress
Washington, D. C
Senate
United States
Proctor
Vermont
Secretary of War
Rosebud
South Dakota
Mr. Tellier
Teller
Fort Ethan Allen
Philippines
Will
Lodge
Democratic Party
Political leader shot in Brooklyn amid mafia ties
Diconza a Brooklyn political figure among naturalized citizens was shot and killed by two unknown men on Driggs avenue. Police suspect mafia involvement. He influenced votes among Italian and other communities and was a Democrat with a sizable following. The killer fled as witnesses heard two shots. Meanwhile a woman’s nude body, found in the East River at Seventy-eighth Street, bears only an initialed wedding ring inside her hand, suggesting murder with an autopsy planned to determine cause of death.
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OGY
Pron
New York
Diconza
Williamsburg
Brooklyn
Seceurrel
Driggs Avenue
Agsassina
Cleonza
SO Criegs Avenue
Elisard
Dibeonsy
Inter
East River
Seventy-eighth Street
Venice Incident Court of Inquiry Authorized
Secretary Moody has authorized Captain Dayton to convene a court of inquiry to examine into the arrest and imprisonment of officers of the Chicago at Venice. The personnel of the court is not yet known.
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Associated Press
Washington
Dbd
Bray G
Dayton
Chicago
Moody
Knox Revises Bild in Beef Case Conference Summary
Washington May 23 United States Attorney and Attorney General Knox met to review the bill of equity related to the beef combine. Messrs Rythes and Day attended to press for attorney benefits as the draft underwent careful examination. A formal message is expected to be sent to the clerk of the United States Court later this week.
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Washington
Me Nethes
United States
Chi-ne
Knox
Rythes
Day
Gene
Are They Drowned Neenah Boys in Lake Winnebago Storm
Neenah reports three youths aged about sixteen to twenty two missing after a wind storm on Lake Winnebago. Dietz, Volde, and Houfe left on a boat believed unseaworthy and have not been heard from since noon Friday. Searches planned along the east shore with authorities skeptical the trio were washed across the lake. Local father Ausquat Houfe urges police Chief Brown to aid in the hunt.
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Sheeat
Neenah
Lake Winnebago
den Dietz
Robert Volde
Willam Huuse
Ausquat Houfe
Houfe
Brown Brown
Brown
Hause
Diets
Volde
Haufe
Dietz
James Brown
Edward Dougherty
F. W. Kusemann
Dougherty
Abrief Brown
Flitter Junction
Oart
Lake Winnehara
Fond de Lac
Fond di Tue
Lisinau
Atl Kee
Rorin
Dowshesu
Dousherty
Chief Brown
Suk Holyoke
Leagt Ho
Phar
Sulivan
Margaret Creellon
Sas Bullard
Menasha
SmallpoxClosures Lifted for Menasha Schools
May 5 Menasha Wisconsin reports city schools remain closed as health board issues edict delaying reopening until smallpox is stamped out. Dr Schmidt notes illness confined to four families with rapid recovery and predicts return by May 12. A garbage ground site is being purchased and a committee will pick a location. City Clerk Little received a letter from President Fred Cowles of the Michigan Land Lima and Brick company of Saginaw seeking information.
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Menasha
Wis
Hoard of Health
Phy
Aiclan Schmidt
Board of Death
Little
Fred. Cowles
Michigan Land, Lima and Brick Company
Saginaw
Torrison Seeks Congress Candidacy in Oshkosh District
Thomas Torrison, a Manitowoc native and former mayor, announces his candidacy for congress in the Oshkosh district. He details a long career from mayor to school treasurer, notes Scandinavian heritage, and highlights Torrison Company’s brick and sand production. A Manitowoc biographer notes wide local acquaintance. his son attends Luther College. Mrs. Thom hosts a meeting tonight for the Ladies Study Club.
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Thomas 2. Torrison
Oshkosh
Munlowoe
Torrison
Congress
Milwaukee
Ife
Manitowoc
Luther College
den’ Corah
Wis
Nitowoc
Mankowoc
Anker
Cowles
Mike
Piny Jo¢Nte
Thom
Meinmasht Ladies’ Study Club
Demolished by Gas Destroys South Erningon Buildings
A building on South Erningon Street housing Bunster's drug store Rewan's grocery Jobrilday's saloon John Tardeil's ssfoon and Hudson and Otts' restaurant was wrecked by a natural gas explosion before moon today. At least a score of people were injured and several badly hurt. loss will reach into the thousands. Escaping gas is believed to have caused the blast.
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Marion
Erningon Street
Bunster
Rewan
Jobrilday
John Tardeil
Sensation at Finish in New York Cross Country Race
In a dramatic New York cross country event runner John Donovan of the J B A C won the race amid a shocking finish. Mohawk A C stretching the field, rival Shamrock Harriers faced scrutiny as officials charged a violation. The crowd roared as Donavan claimed victory against a close trio of rivals.
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New York
Associated Press
Shamrock Harrierra
John Donavan
Jb A.C. Staraered
Apis
Tii
Tong Distanes Runnirs
Lot
Ured
A. C. Eferra
Sun Eer Kerogen
August Kargus Dead After Sooty Night at Home
August Kargus died Saturday night at his home following a short illness of pneumonia. He was sixty years old and had run a saloon before switching to farming. He owned the saloon and barn at Oregon and Seventh Street, moved to Oshkosh, and is survived by a wife and two sons August and Gustaf. He was involved in a famous temperance case seeking to revoke his license.
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Oelock
Wiles Fand
August Karezs
Gustav Kergua
Minore
Mrs Soffel Pleads Guilty in Pittsburg Trial
Mrs Kata Soffel wife of Allegheny County jail warden appeared in Pittsburg court and pleaded guilty to aiding the Biddle brothers in their January escape. She faces a maximum two year penitentiary term, with sentence set for next Saturday amid a crowded courtroom. She entered with her physician and attorney, requesting no relatives present. Continuations note she showed calm demeanor and had recovered from prior wounds.
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Associated Press
Pittsburg
Kata_ Soffel
Soffel
Allisheny County
Biddle Brothers
Mlea
Pirinu
Davidson Gets Report on Naval Cadet Selection
Washington May 5 Representative Davidson received the report of the board that examined candidates for cadetship at the Naval Academy from the Wisconsin district. The report recommends Harry W. Cleveland of Montello as principal and Thomas F. Fortler of Oshkosh as other members, with H. Besa Nehivxh and E. Winter of Manitowoc and Mt. L. McDonald of Oshkosh, on the panel.
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Ashington
D. C
Laidson
Naval Academy
Wisconsin
Ska
Harry W. Cleveland
Mont du Lee
Thomas FE. Fotlert
Oshkorn
H. Besa
Ifebart E. Winter
Das Lesat
Postmaster Dies In Wisconsin Village
Wernaconn Wisconsin May 1 The village was shocked Sunday when the postmaster 1 W. Brown Prevumenia died of a long illness head confined to bed for three days He was a highly respected citizen He had lived there about eighteen years Memorial services will be held Wednesday with burial at a later time He leaves a wife and one son David Feaney as sole survivors.
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Wernaconn
Wis
W. Browi
Towa
Porkal
Traves
David Feaney
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Sinin
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