Oshkosh Water Case Nears Decision At Madison
Attorneys for Oshkosh Water Works and the state rate commission argued at Madison over the valuation and going value of the water plant, the city's obligations, and the transfer terms. The court considers whether the commission’s award and terms are lawful, with final fiat expected soon.
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Madison
State Rate Commission Rec Fair
Chey
Wasi
I the Presea
Bamien
Famre
Bird
Anmero
Oshkosh
Omaha
Kaxville
Tres Moines
New Jersey
Mr. Bird
del Yates and Cents
Pines
Cis
Trew
ApPerty
Trecom
Pla
Drtaims
Awa
War Fronts Report Turbulent Amid Global Conflict
Berlin war office reports new Austro German and German victories on land and sea. In Galicia and the Carpathians heavy fighting reshapes the eastern front while western fronts see renewed pressure near Belgium and France. Turkish air activity, Dardanelles sorties, and Bulgaria Turkey tensions add to a broad war picture with Italy and Entente actions noted.
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Vicwries
Est
Berlin
Hungary
Alliuance- Ment
Chassius
Branaval
Elginan
England
Shu
West Giakma
Carpathian
Italy
Saloni
Dardanelles
Germany
Bulgaria
Turkey
Austria
Rome
U. Ader
Carman Trial Begins With Certain Testimony
A garbled court record outlines opening statements in the Carman case. Witnesses recount a disturbance at a Freeport scene, naming clerk Walter Cozzens and events around an alleged attack. The district attorney prepares to present full evidence.
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Carmar
Ee Laniise
Ba Freeport
Walter Cozzens
Fe Station
Tes- Said
Adn
Carman
Hate Sranting
Breth
Perjury Case Reaches Jury in Plainfield Trial
The case of Frank D. Safford hotel clerk at the Hotel Kensington in Plainfield New Jersey went to the jury today on charges of perjury connected with a breach of promise suit by Rae Tanzer against James W. Osborne, a noted criminal lawyer.
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Frank D. Safford
Kensington
Plainfield
N. J
Misa Rae Tanzer
James W. Osborne
Indemnity and Liability Over German Prize Court Sinking
The United States rejects submitting the indemnity case for the sinking of the American ship William P Frye to a German prize court. Washington notes the German government has admitted liability and prefers diplomatic settlement, restricting damages to direct destruction rather than cargo.
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Pri
Washington, D.C
William P. Frye
State Department
Gerard
United States
Wiliam P. Frye
Prussia
Treacy Cies
Ideaf Dearis
of Indenais
Gotern
Government of Tainted
London
In Rion
Death by Own Action Under A Vice Consul Reported
Washington May 3 Frederick Van Trene a resident of this city and an American consular official in France had been in the United States for months and sailed aboard the Santa Anna. No official word or family notice had been received about his disappearance but officials feared the report might be true.
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York
France
Yast
Washington, D. C
Frederick van Trene
Lrans
Sith
Santa Anna
State Department
Enx
Appeal First to England for Peace Movement Leader Mafia
The International Womens Congress names a world peace movement to visit Britain. It aims to reach the Premier, with Miss Jane Addams of Chicago to lead the delegation. The plan focuses on seeking an audience with King George and Premier Asquith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
International Womens Congress
King George
Asquith
Jane Addams
Chicago
Murder trial at Marinette opens in Horen case
The Marinette Wisconsin murder trial begins with Joseph Horen charged in the shooting of Chicago Milwaukee Road conductor Morey Porter. The defense seeks to frame the act as self defense, arguing Porter held a rifle and was about to fire when Horen allegedly fired.
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Joseph Merce
Marimette
Wis
Joseph Horen
Morey
Porter
Chicago
Milwaukee Road
Tim Weil
Horen
Heren
Eete
Horen Ware
Anhoun
United States to Seek Reparations from Germany
Fragmented OCR text discusses U S demands for reparations from Germany amid wartime tensions. It references ships, neutral ports, and the risk to American vessels, with mentions of the Lusitania and war-era enforcement actions by the administration.
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United States
Germany
Merican
Philadelphia
Nerwas
Aqman
Aim
Becaus
Lusitania
Eth
Roosevelt to Testify in Subpoena Case Shakeup
Fragmentary OCR notes reference Roosevelt testifying, subpoenas, and unnamed officials. The text mentions former members, a secretary, and a committee, with uncertain details about timing and testimony. The garbled lines imply a political hearing or legal proceeding affecting a committee and its members.
Madison Hosts Taft Alumni Event Friday
Community page notes a Madison gathering welcoming Taft alumni this Friday with plans at the high school gym. Organizers invite former students to reconnect and share memories from their time at Taft.
MAY TAX THE JITNEYS
A court ruling states that a $3 license fee on all Jitney operators in the state is valid as a license tax. The judge overruled the operators' claim that the charge is unconstitutional occupation tax.
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Bngeas
Tm Court of Crime
Platetf
Assembly Approves Measures and Debates Reforms
The session debated repeal of the curmpt practices act and a $45,000 appropriation for a La Crosse education building, with mixed votes and reconsiderations. Printing board reforms aim to save funds as senators discuss hospital sites, tuberculosis care, and liquor sales bills.
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Carthy
Gilates
Bell
Hudson
la Crosse
AL Everett
Leo
Are Biurrington
Joint Investigating Committee
Treasury
Ama
Passare
New Printing Board
Senate
Hard
Burke
Assembly
Judiciary Committee
Diter debate and Assembly actions on bills
Assembly members clash over a bond plan to accelerate sewerage work and tax appraisal reform. The body rejects a repeal of the legislative reference library and approves a Milwaukee street financing scheme. Committees are directed to allocate funds for a tuberculosis camp and other public works.
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Bradley
Meitrense
Wes
Senate
Mblyman Carl Hansen
Nelson
Wanwartey
Milwalk Ritter
Milwaukee
Assembly
Tas
Jennings
Minkley
Donnelly
Fatremld
Abwaukes
Weissieder
Milkayxes
Waler Regis
Tomkins
Wisconsin Assembly Debates Semi Monthly Wages Bill
A Wisconsin Assembly session discusses a bill to provide semi monthly wages for all employed lumbering and logging workers and traveling shows. The debate covers age limits, railroad funds, night work prohibitions, and related labor statutes with various representatives proposing amendments.
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Nertewesaeen
Madioun
Baxter
Ellingson, Cretacey
Carl Hanoen
Itoo
Crosby
Vint
Webe Crosby
Suva
Railrysd Corpo
Monk Katt
Ieric
Embly
Hedding
Pratnetsoviet Clube
Assemblyrman
Freehof
la Crosse
Assemblyman
Carl Hansen
Assemblymen
Y Hrrie
Hambrecht
Nerthens
Engro
Hill
A. Fiverett
Everett
Rm.ny
Pas Pointa
Roce Whitman
State Board of Bar
Physician Is Picked for Postwar Preparations
The Troxters of the Yew W eer Pomcey Deeanty Sanatorium have secured a member of the professi for the post-war preparations. Opening preparations are being made for Biron Ue to join the Fors mali effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troxters
Yew Weer Pomcey Deeanty Sanatorium
Ment Ashhosh
Professirn
Wade
Memorial Day Committee Names Set for Joint Meeting
Memorial Day committee members from Moore and other groups are to serve with the Spanish War Veterans Nathan Paine Camp No. Sons of Veterans and the commission council. A joint meeting will be led to arrange details for the event revenue once all committees are named.
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Ank
Owrisan A
Mile
Nathan Paine
Sons of Veterans
Commission Council
Japan May Begin War on China Threat Grows
Tokyo reports indicate Japan may act against China without new assurances. Chinese defense plans around Peking intensify as 100000 troops concentrate near the capital and Japanese legation preparations to depart grow in urgency.
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Japan
Vale Action
Fin Hegard
China
Wu Ik Timatem
Les Pure
Nuitaa
Tokyo
Peking
Chinwangtao
Gulf of Liaocong
Chiua
Legation
Japese
Winter Palace
Yuan Shi Kai
Coreau
Pek
Mukden
Weigle Picks Assistant Tweeter Dine Tease at THA Arad EW
Weigle selects assistant for twittering role at THA Arad EW as May dining tease becomes topic of social chatter and local anticipation.
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Arad
Weather Forecast for Lowlands and Nearby Regions
Forecast calls for cool tones with frost risk in lowlands and strong winds. Partly cloudy skies with potential rain threat. Temperature readings anticipated as noted by observers including Bowen.
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Madgiseg
Uoshkusa
Claire
Wausau
Une
Alttorster
Weed and Dempsey
Norige
Pure and Simple
Hillister
Rith
Erman
Mra. Mari. Hlach
Uncle Sam
American Sa
Prinzei Peredrich Megarded
Fiain
Americam
Sereda’ Ou
Sapics
Yankee
Marinette
Roosevelt
Rave
Ferm
Lee
Prem Reat Om
Ommiss.eng, Ly
Taft
Lesteweee Ae Trernity
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Awe Corol
Re Biron Ue
Memorial Day Committee
Moore Thoeses
Procram
Thar
Torvedo
Weigle
Tair
Elrar
Tims, Fam, Sey
Frrkive
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