Carnegie Receives Gold Medal for Peace Efforts
Andrew Carnegie was awarded a gold medal by twenty one American republics in a Pan American union ceremony in Washington. Barón de Zamacona presented the medal as Secretary Knox presided and President Taft lauded Carnegie’s peace contributions across the hemisphere and the world.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Baron Des Estournelles de Constant
Taft
T the
International Conciliation Society
Andrew Carnegie
John Barrett
Pan American Union
Dé Za
Carnegie
Buenos Aiires
Carnegie's Reward: A Nation's Peace Amid Echoes of Hamlet
A reader recounts overwhelming honor from twenty one republics, likening it to a dream. He recalls Taft's call for a pan American peace, urging arbitration for disputes and a lasting reign of peace among English speaking nations.
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Taft
Carnegie
Ice Secon
Rail Shop Strike Broadens in Pennsylvania
In Pittsburg on May 3 the Pennsylvania railroad shopmen strike shows little change as more workers join the movement at the Pittsburg Fort Wayne and Chicago shops. The company continues hiring new men while no disorder is reported. East line workers receive wages today and fareworkers are paid or forthcoming.
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Associated Press
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania Railway
Fort Wayne
Chicago
Fiesteikera
Wisconsin Senate action on vessel tax and corrupt practices
Senator Randolph introduces a federal tax on vessel property to fund Great Lakes harbor improvements. Wisconsin Assembly postpones a pensions bill for penal and charitable institutions. A substitute corrupt practices bill, praised by Chairman Roycroft, aims to curb money in politics and includes a Voter's Handbook to inform voters. The measure is reported with a unanimous favorable committee vote.
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Madison
Wis
Randolph
Senate
Congress
Great Lakes Harbor
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Madison, Wis
Assembly
Roycroft A
Committee On Primleges and Elections
Wisconsin
Thomas Mahon
Clark
McNamara Brothers Face Nine Indictments in Times Explosion Case
Los Angeles May 5 nine indictments voted by the county grand jury against John J McNamara and James B McNamara over the Times explosion deaths were filed in Judge Bordwell's court today.
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Associated Preas
Los Angeles
Cal
Los Angeles County Grand Jury
John 2
McNamara
James B. McNamara
Caneavel
Amateur Aviator Injured In New Jersey Plane Experiment
Englewood New Jersey May Albert Grasing 2 contractor of Highwood was probably fatally injured today while experimenting with an aeroplane he and his three brothers built. He was struck on the head by a revolving propeller.
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Associated Press
Englewood, N. J
Albert Grasing
Highwood
Steamers Glenmont and Aretha Still Grounded at Lake Ontario
Ogdensburg report says the steamers Glenmont and Aretha remain aground after going ashore in Lake Ontario. Wreckers work to refloat both vessels as daylight fades and weather remains uncooperative.
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Associated Press
Ogdensburg
N. Y
Glenmont
Aretha
Lake Ontario
Ohio Legislators Deny Bribery Charges in Indictment
In Columbus Ohio George K Crotone I B Huffman L R Andrews A C Lowry George H B Nye and Rodney J Diegel face bribery indictments. They pleaded not guilty before Common Pleas Judge H E B Kinkead with trials set for week after next as prosecutors plan delays and defense seeks more prep time.
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Ana
Columbus
George K. Crotone
I. B. Huffman
L. R. Andrews
A. C. Lowry
George HB. Nye
Senate
Rodney J. Diegel
Werg
Common Pleas
H E. B. Kinkead
Nye
Lowry
Belcher
Unions a Secret Order Impresses Post Office Officials
Washington May 5 Second Assistant Postmaster General Stewart testified before the House committee on reform in the civil service opposing the proposed unionization of railway mail clerks. He described the organization as objectionable because it excludes department heads, meets in secret, and uses a secret password, warning it could threaten the government.
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Associated Press
Washington,d. C
Stewart
Post Office Department
House Committee On Reform
Civil Service
British House Debates Household Woman Suffrage Bill
The bill extends voting rights to women with household qualification. Married women cannot vote in their husband's constituency. It could enfranchise about 1 million women. The measure passed the second reading 255 to 88 and goes to a committee of the whole house. A petition of 53,000 signatures, including 31,000 women, was presented.
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Associated Press
London
Jill
Se of Commons
George R
North Son
Manchester
Strike On At Adler Garment Shop In Milwaukee
Special to The Northwestern reports a garment workers strike at Adler shop No 1 located at Sixteenth and Galena streets Milwaukee. If unresolved by Saturday noon workers threaten to call out employees of other city shops. The text also oddly notes by inference some names of sheep and Mexican herders.
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Northwestern
Milwaukee
Wis
A_garent
Adler
Sixteenth
Galena Streets
Senate Groups Busy Free List Fight Soon
Washington May 5 The house presses forward on the farmers free list bill while the senate girds for changes and a possible fight over a president pro tempore selection. Leaders plan a Monday vote as Republicans seek to split Democratic support and force a bloc against insurgents.
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Associated Press
Washington, D.C
House
Senate
Frye
Ljttha
Underwood
The
Ways and Means Committes
Washington
Wayon and Meana
Wilder
Massachusetts
Francis
Ohio
American Woolen Company
New England
New York
Pennsylvania
Military Affairs
United Shoe Machinery Company
Peters
United States
Committee On Interstate and Foreign Commerce
Diaz Will Not Retire Amid Mexican Revolution News
Telegraphs from San Antonio and Mexico City report ongoing upheaval as the Mexican government and rebels clash over Diaz’s fate. Officials deny any peace accord, while Guerrero and Morelos factions say no agreement exists. Mazatlan remains under federal control despite rebel attacks and gunboats in harbor.
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Mexico
City
War Office
Ambrosio Figueroa
Guerrero
Morelos
Index of Semi-Centennial Celebration Schedule
Colonel Watrous relates general story of exercise and drills at the Opera House. Principal addresses by Bouck and others praise the regiment and commend Oshkosh Watrous officers for orderly drill and discipline. King urges continued vigilance as the celebration proceeds.
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Watrous
Diers
Opera House
Bouck
King
Oshkosh Watrou
Woman Moves to Educate the South Tour to Choose Girls School Site
Mrs. Theodore P. Shouts invites Col. Jack Chinn to Paris Kentucky with a party in her private car to tour eastern Kentucky mountains for a location for a girls school. She plans to raise from 0 to 1000000 for educational improvements in the south and discussed her plans with President Tutt.
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Theodore P. Shouts
New York ‘Traction
Col
Jack Chinn
Kentucky
Paris
Moauntains
Shenta
Earl
Shents
Tutt
Peace talks suspend as Diaz may resign says Braniff
In Mexico City and Texas reports say negotiations between insurgents and the Diaz government paused awaiting Mexico City’s reply to Madero Jr. Braniff claims Diaz hinted at resignation if a majority favors it, while rebels grow stronger amid the Puebla anniversary calm and persistent trouble rumors.
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Hi- Pago
Texas
Diaz
Iie
Mexicalingienmerdooger
Tie
Sofier Branift
Madero
Berty
Branift
Braniff
Menico
Mexico City
Puebla
Mexico
All Steel Rail Post Office Cars Ordered by July First
Washington May 5. The post office department requires all steel under frame railway post office cars after July 1. The rule was set at a conference between Postmaster General Hitchcock and railway officials.
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Associated Preas
Washington, D
Post Office Department
Hitchcock
Lady Decies Report of Illness Declared False
London May 5 reports claim Lady Decies formerly Miss Vivien Gould of New York is ill with appendicitis. Inquiries at the Decies mansion show she is well and was out shopping with Dowager Lady Decies.
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Associated Press
London
lLady Decies
Vivien Gould
New York
Decies
Lady Decies
Wisconsin Man's President Declared at Conference
The Western Drawing and Manual Training association adjourned in Springfield Illinois to meet next year in Cincinnati Fred Crenshaw of the University of Wisconsin Madison was elected president of the association.
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Associated Press
Springfield
Western Drawing and Manual Training Association
Cincinnati
Fred Crenshaw
University of Wincanain
Madison
Copper firms vote for merger with Calumet and Hecla
The stockholders of Superior, Tamarack and Laverton Copper voted in favor of consolidating with Calumet and Hecla, as reported from Boston on May 5 by the Associated Press.
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Associated Press
Boston
Mass
Superior, Tamarack
Bpsay
Colorado Senate Deadlock Over Speer in May Caucus
Denver May 6 The Colorado legislature focuses on a caucus battle to elect a successor to late Senator J Hughes Jr. Speer supporters aim to secure 51 votes in a regular caucus, while Adams backers try to block the majority. If the effort fails, a joint session may adjourn with a Senate vacancy.
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Associated Press
Denver
Colo
Colorado
United States
J. Hughes Jr
Joint Democratic Conference Committee
Robert W. Speer
St’ Gilbcus
Gove Alva Adams
Ueble
Senate
Speer
Adams
Reat
McCann Granted Release From Joliet Prison
Edward McCann Chicago police inspector pardoned by Governor Deneen ends his prison term at 10:35 AM and leaves Joliet. He travels by the Chicago, Milwaukee, St Paul and Pacific Railway toward his home in Chicago.
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Associated Press
Joliet
Edward McCann
Chicago
Portuguese bishops reject provisional law on church state
In Lisbon on May 5 the Portuguese bishops declared that the provisional government's separation law insults the dignity of the church and Catholic principles. They decided to refuse the dispositions offered to the clergy.
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Associated Press
Lisbon
Milwaukee businessman Walter Ertz dies after brief illness
A Northwestern special from Manitowoc reports Walter Ertz, 35, a prominent Milwaukee businessman, died suddenly last night after an illness lasting under six hours. The brief notice notes his prominence in the city and records the abrupt end to his career.
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Northwestern
Milwaukee
Wis
Manitowoc
Walter Ertz
Thia’city
Death Toll Rises From Martin's Creek Wreck in New Jersey
Mayise Cartie Rutherford of Utica New Jersey, among the schoolteachers injured in last Saturday's Martin's Creek New Jersey accident, died today, bringing the death toll to twelve. The incident remained under investigation as authorities reviewed the wreck's details.
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Associated _ Press
Easton
Mayise Cartie Rutherford
Utica
N. J
Martin's Creek
GUN EXPERT DEPARTS IN HAYWARD DIETZ TRIAL
Milwaukee gun expert Captain Robert Kane departed Hayward amid the John Dietz murder trial for Oscar Harp after questions about the bullet’s origin. Prosecution delays Kane testimony citing health and plans to present a St Paul gunsmith instead. Local witnesses including Theodore Lurdson and Ole Bredeson testified about shots fired and movement around the cabin and barn during the assault.
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Associated Press
Hayward
Wis
Hebert Kane
Milwaukee
John Dietz
Oscar Harp
Dietz “Arsenal
Tus Lett
Captain Kane
Theodore Lurdson
Rice Lake
Dietz
A. G. Stewart
Cameron
A. G. Ellsworth
Barron
Dr. Schmidt
Mayville
C. Be, Broughton
Sheboygan
Thedore Lurdscen
John Dirts
Lestie
Ole Bredeson
Ay Dietz
Albert Hredeson
Louis Reuville
Lice “Lake
Renville
Tainter
Gred
Roland Ackley
Harp
Bunk
Pomerlo
McWhorter
Williama
Ackley
Bart
Flarp
Robert Kane
S. J. Williams
St. Paul
Fred Therhan
Tha
Barce to Defend Poole in Indiana Farm Killing
Wilmer Barce, charged with killing Joseph Kemper on a Poole family farm December 12, 1909, remains bound over this circuit court date. Mrs Poole Grace Poole and Emory Poole, along with farmer witnesses, posted bonds while thirty farmers backed Emory Poole's bond as investigators continue a farm search with waning public enthusiasm.
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Associated Press
Fowler
Ind
Muay
Wilmer Barce
Altomacy
John W.W. Foole
Joseph
Kemper
Pie Farm
Poole
Grace Poole
Emory Poole
Art expert Halsey Ives stricken with apoplexy in London
London May. Halsey Cooley Ives director of the city art museum of St. Juanis collapsed from apoplexy and lies in serious condition. He is sixty five, long noted in art circles and has served as U S commissioner abroad. He led art departments at the Chicago exposition of 1893 and the St Louis exposition of 1904. Mrs Ives was formerly Margaret A Lackland of St Louis. Born at Montour Falls New York.
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Associated Press
London
Halsey. Cooley
Ives
City Art Museum of
St. Jwanis
iMr
South Kensington
United States
Margaret A. Lackland
St. Louis
Montour Falls
Savior of Gaynor at Capital
William Edwards, street commissioner of New York City, visits Madison and will address the Saturday Lunch club. Edwards reportedly wrestled Gallagher during the 1910 assassination attempt on Mayor Gaynor, helping to save him from further harm.
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Edwards of
New York
Madison
Wis
Wiliam Edwarda
City of
Addrieve
Edwards
Gaynor
Gallagher
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