Charles Becker on trial again for murder in New York
The second trial of former police lieutenant Charles Becker, leader of the so called strong arm squad, began in Criminal Court with Becker appearing in the courtroom amid tickets being required for admission. Defense counsel Bourke Cochran moved to cite District Attorney Whitman for contempt and for a change of venue, both denied. Becker appeared in better health and followed witnesses as the court scheduled further proceedings after adjournment.
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Assoc
New York
Charles Hecker
Tator
Herman Rosenthal
Criminal Court Building
Beckes
Allezoil
Court of Appeals
Justice Seabury
Becker
Cookran
Whitin
Bourke Cookran
Whitman
Aginst Becke
Cochran
Coe
Liessner
Ed Press
Seabury
Talesmen
Eus
Amdonz
Oer
Rhinélander Waldo
Winfiela Sheehan
Louie’Rosenberg
Tenderloin
Sing Sing
Benbury
Recesa
Daniels at Canton Seeks Fund for YMCA Building
Secretary Daniels quietly leaves Washington to help Canton Ohio raise 300000 for a new YMCA building. Assistant Secretary Roosevelt handles the department in Daniels absence and he plans to return to Washington tomorrow morning.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Washington
Daniels
Jas
Young Men‘s Christian Association of
Canton
Roosevelt
Carge
Senate committee debates safety of life at sea lifeboats rule
Washington May 6 The Senate Foreign Relations Committee began examining the Lifesaving at Sea Convention from the Landen conference. After two hours of debate they postponed action to next week, focusing on the lifeboat requirement for passenger ships.
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Associated Press
Washington, D
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Berger Visits Washington On Way Home From New York
Victor Berger of Milwaukee the sole Socialist elected to the national house of representatives stopped in Washington on May 6. He visited the House and talked with many colleagues during the Sixth-Second Congress, before continuing homeward.
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Washington, D. C
Victor Berger
Milwaukee
National House of Representatives
New York
State contract awarded for Tomahawk Lake camp buildings
Madison Wis May 6 The state board of central today awarded a contract for building the main hall and men's dormitory at the state tuberculosis camp at Tomahawk lake to F E Perinter The main hall will earn $4998 and the dormitory $2990
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Fe Beilt Tyr
Five Reserve Banks Named Before May Ninth
The Federal Reserve organization committee announced expedited action to establish reserve banks. By May 9, five banks will be designated in each district to complete the organization certificate. Designated banks will meet in their reserve cities to become member banks, electors, and directors, with groups assigned by the committee and later by the Federal Reserve Board.
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Egych
Associated Préeag
Washington, D. C
Reserve Bank Organization Committee
Inch
Reserve Bank
Reserve Banks
Federal Reserve Board
England Asks Indemnity for Sawmill Destruction
Port au Prince Haiti May 1 The Faytien government authorized talks with the British diplomatic representative over a demand for 62000 dollars to a British subject, Peters, as compensation for a sawmill destroyed during the recent upheaval. The British claim is supported by a court ruling. debate continues in joint session of chamber of deputies and senate. Washington reports armored cruiser Washington is to be sent to the Dominican Republic to protect American interests.
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Associated Press
Port Au Prince
Haiti
Brien
Aoman
Peters
Ae Chamber of Deputies
Itateat
Senatour Canvint
Prami Hiicans
Washinston
Washington
Ordered to Lay Down Arms at Camp San Rafael
A mass meeting at Camp San Rafael urges strikers to surrender arms and ammunition to U S authorities. Major Holbrook of the Fifth U S Cavalry and interpreters address a diverse group, pledging to disarm mine guards first and leave voting to individuals.
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iBy Associated Press
Trinidad
Colo
W. ‘Olbrook
Fifth’ United States Cavalry
Camp San Rafael
United States
Tlolbrick
Aurot Eee Wilian Dinmont
VILLA SHORT OF AMMUNITION FOR MEXICAN CAMPAIGN
Reports indicate Villa ordered large quantities of ammunition and rifles after the Torrena battle but none were delivered from New York Arms Company offices. Inquiries show shipments held up by Ottawa authorities and Washington embargo impact.
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Associated Press
New York
Villa
Mexico
Tron
New York Arms Company
Torrena
Federale
Washington
Kansas gas controversy discussed by state attorneys
Kansas Attorney General John Dawson and eleven others pressed the U S circuit court of appeals for a mandamus directing Judge Smith McPherron to turn over 70 000 of alleged assets of the Kansas Natural Gas company to state receivers The motion charges misinterpretation of appellate and Utah judges orders and the case not to be reached until tomorrow due to a crowded calendar
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Associated Press
St. Paul, Minn
John Dawson
State of Kansas
United States Circwit Court of Appeals
Kansas
Smith McPherean
United Statesistrict Court
Court of Appeals
Tssued
Kansas Natural Gas Company
McPherron
Appellate Court
Marshall
Utah
Patmont Suspect Free As Murder Case Dims In Danville
Tony Blukas was discharged from custody in Danville Indiana after a week’s hold on murder charges tied to the disappearance of Rev Louis Patmont. Prosecutor Mr Bickel said no new evidence emerged beyond prior detective findings and raised no objection to the release. The case now rests on the earlier material and the question of Patmont’s death. The report adds a stray line about avoiding alimony, tied to staying single.
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Tony Glukas
Danville
Associated Press
Tony Blukas
Louis R. Patmont
Patment
Mr. Bickel
Fire at sea sinks ships and saves part of crew
Reports from Sable Island describe the steamer Columbian burning Sunday night after an explosion. The Manhattan rescued thirteen crew members, twenty-seven in all aboard two boats. others missing as ships search the Atlantic.
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Associated Prees
Sabre Island
Contaie McDonald
Colurmh
Manhaitan
Manhattan
Marcon
Vroneunig
Lon Ts
Matthews
Edu
Golamhinn
Antwerp
Franconia
McDonald
Cenard Ling
Boston
Mass
Che Cunard
Miller
Pranconia
Columbian
Hull
Sable Island
Associated Press
Seyilitz Rey
Woodmen factions in Crestentiata hold first meeting
The opposing groups within the IGWA Woodmen of America met in Crestentiata to appoint a credentials committee and discuss delegates to the national convention in Toledo. The session focused on selecting the credentials panel and the permanent chairman, with Rev. Bromer delivering the address.
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Fowsa
Melern Woodmen of
America
Teledo
Bromer
Nonpartisans to Hold Wisconsin State Meeting
Milwaukee May 6 A non Partisan state convention will be held in Milwaukee in June to gauge voter sentiment on the nonpartisan idea and may nominate a state ticket. Charles Pierre and W J Brennan assert representation from every county, with a governor candidacy sought by a clean successful business man. The Home Rule League discussion continues as delegates gather at the Hotel Wisconsin for preliminary arrangements.
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Northwestern
Milwaukee
Wis
Charles @. Pierre
Janesville
W. J. Brennan
Lancaster
Wisconsin
Pierce S
T. CL Richmond
Madison
Planksnton House
Pierce
Milwaukee Vocational Education Meet Opens For Youth Training
A Milwaukee gathering opened today focusing on teaching youth to work through state vocational education. President Selvidge praised progress but urged further expansion while emphasizing instruction from early years through apprenticeship during the four day session. Exhibits highlighted ongoing programs and future goals.
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Selvidzs
Milwaukee
Selvidge
Freight Steamer General O. M. Poe Released After Grounding
The freighter General O. M. Poe of the Pittsburg line was freed by Duluth tugs at Two Harbors after grounding in fog and taking a forepeak puncture. It headed to the head of the lakes for repairs as the ship America lay ashore nearby in a risky position, unable to lift cargo until weather permits. Mariners note fog horn issues with northeast winds.
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Duluth
Minn
General O. M. Poe
Pittsburg
Phes Boeeth Hne
America
House of Lords Rejects Woman Suffrage Bill in May Vote
The English House of Lords defeated the woman suffrage bill by a decisive 61 to 6 vote. The Associated Press reports that the bill was rejected in the late May session, shaping the suffrage effort in Britain.
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Associated Press
St. Louis
Toca
Medical Reserve Corpa
Army
Gorgas
Wisconsin Eights Alumni Elected to Hall of Fame
Eight prominent University of Wisconsin alumni were elected to the university hall of fame, bringing the total to forty-one. Names include Bishop Daniel Mallows, J.H. Winst, B. F. Meyer, John Muir, T.M. Waleh, Bad sward, Shifeauer, and G. Wray, with roles spanning commerce, government, and engineering.
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Northwestern
Madison
Wis
University of Wisconsin
University
Lianiel Mallows
Whivage
J.H. Winst
B. FE. Meyer
Commerce Commission
John Muir
San Francisco
Muir
Glacier
T.M. Waleh
United States
Montana
Badsward
Shifeauer
Pahama’ Canal
Chinal
Dl G. Wray
Chicago Telephone Company
Wiscone
Frank denied new trial in Georgia murder case
Avanta Ga May 6 Judge Ren 4 HL of Fulton county superior court denied the extraordinary motion for a new trial for Lee M Frank the young factory superintendent under death sentence for the murder in April of Mary Phagun a factory girl. The judge announced he would allow a ruling to be appealed to the state supreme court.
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Sy Associated Press
Avanta
Ren
Fulton County Superior Court
Lee M. Frank
Aung
Mary Phagun
Thas
State Supreme Court
Potomac Remains Afloat After Winter Ice
The Potomac, abandoned in winter ice near the St. Lawrence, was stabilized today by her engineer, the U.S. consul, and Newfoundland crew. They expect the vessel to be brought to port safely.
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Associated Press
Curling
S. 1
United States
Potomac
St. Lawrence
Inter Ocean sale deferred amid receivership
The Chicago Inter Ocean, now published under receivership, faced a fourth postponement of its sale. United States District Judge Carpenter announced a disposition of the matter for Thursday afternoon.
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Associated Pres
Chicago
Chicago Inter Ocean
United States District
Carpenter
J Wnt
Hold Strikers Blamed for Worker Death Verdict
In Boulder City Conn on May 6 the coroner s jury found that striking workers caused the death of Peter Steinhoff who died after injuries received during the Hecla Wattle event in Louisville.
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Associated Press
Bouldet, Conn
Pater Steinhoff
Wininda
Louisville
Sanitation Case Opens Before Judge Landis in Chicago
Chicago May 6 Hearing of the government suit against the sanitary district of Chicago opened before Judge Landis in the U S district court. The case covers the diversion of water from Lake Michigan through the drainage canal and Calumet and Chicago rivers. The government alleges violations of the War Department limits on water diversions.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Sanitary District of
Michigan
Landis
United States District Court
Calumet River
Chicago River
Secretary of War
Lake Michigan
Insurgents Routed at Fond du Lac Woodmen Convention
At Fond du Lac Wisconsin on May 6 the insurgents swept the Modern Woodmen of America state convention winning all key points. The insurgents opposed rate increases winning a vote 69 to 48. Judge Charles B Perry of Milwaukee elected to head 24 insurgent delegates bound for Toledo in June. Judge Randall of Kenosha led the standpatters. Both factions caucused. Next state meeting set for Chippewa Falls in 1917.
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Odern
Fond du Lac
Wis
Insurgente
Woodmen of America
Charles B. Perry
Milwaukee
Toledo
Perry
Randall
Kenosha
Chippewa Falls
Johnson Crowned Champion in French Recognition
Paris May 6 The French Boxing federation finally recognized Jack Johnson as world heavyweight champion. Theodore Vienne signed to stage the June 27 bout with Frank Moran at Velodrome d River, seating 26 000 with room for 4 000 others, succeeding Emile Mattrot. London May 6 E M Baerlin won the British amateur tennis championship at Queens Club, defeating Joshua Crane Jr of Boston 6-2 6-1 6-2 as Neville Lytton relinquished the title.
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Bby Associated Press
Paris
French Boxing Federation
France
Jack” Johnson
Johnson
Frank Moran
Pittsburg
Theodore Vienne
The
Boxing Association
Emile Mattrot
d'River
London
E. M. Baerlin
Joshua Crane Jr
Boston
Queens Club
Neville
Lytton
Plumbing code ruling allows city plumbing rules
Madison Wis May 6 Municipalities may adopt and enforce plumbing rules not inconsistent with the state code. Attorney General Owen says statutes do not bar local ordinances on installation, except where inconsistent with state law. Cities seeking regulations beyond statute and health board rules must enact them by ordinance or by law.
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Northwestern
Madison
Wis
Owen
P. A. Harper
State Board of Health
Driven insane by love at Omro calls for commitment
Jee M Lamphier aged twenty four was taken by Sheriff Zwelfe from Omro to the Northern Hospital for the Insane at Winnebago on an order of detention. His father Myron Lamphier and two guardians filed for examination. doctors J S Daniela and Frank F Russell report he is mentally deranged due to melancholia tied to a love disappointment. The family seeks commitment for safety.
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Jee M. Lamphier
Sherif Zwelfe
Omro
Winnebago
Beginger
Myron Lamphier
J. S. Daniela
Frank Fr. Russell
Samplier
County Board of Education Sets District Boundary Probes
The county board of education outlined plans for district reorganization and appointed committees to study proposed boundary changes in Clayton Winchester Wolf River Poygun Rushford and Omro. Committees will report at the May 20 meeting at the courthouse at 10 am.
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County Board of
Educaton
Clayton
Winchester
Wolf River
Poygun
Rushford
Omro
Survey of all rivers under water power law survey
Madison Wis May 6 Under the provisions of the water power law enacted at the last session of the legislature the engineering staff of the railroad commission is making a survey of all navigable streams of the state to determine the amount of undeveloped water power.
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Madison, Wis
Inet
Railroad Commission
Madison elects Roland as university basketball manager
Madison Wisconsin has elected Roland from Campton Pennsylvania as the university basketball manager for the coming year. The appointment marks a new leadership role for the squad as the season approaches.
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Northwestern
Madison
Wis
Roland
Campton
Jeexs
Mediation Talks Move Toward Niagara Falls May 18
Reports from St Louis and Washington detail mediator efforts for a peace conference on the Mexican problem to open near Niagara Falls on May 18. Envoys from Huerta, Carranza, and the United States prepare venues and staffing as tensions rise with Villa and Zapata actions.
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Niagara Falls
Washington
D. C
Canada
Isc
United States
Huerta
Carranza
Lane
Argentina Légation
Bryan
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