Taking of Testimony in Ives Murder Trial Progresses
Witnesses for the state testified about the shooting of Herbert P Loehr as Raleigh A Ives faces questions on his mental state. The defense pressed for a strict cross examination while the court considered suppressing parts of a pistol testimony. The opening morning saw a crowded courtroom and rapid testimony on the events surrounding the fatal shooting.
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Fond du Lac
Ives
P. H. Martin
Raleigh A. Ives
Herbert P. Loehr
Loehr
FLRST
E. J. Hounsell
West Division Street
Hounsell
Hounseil
Cizars
Tres
Macgredt
Murray
Ives Wholesale
Mary Street
HL Martin
Siate
Meiklejohn
Ves
Jejohn
Main Street
McGregor Cigar Store
Tves
Tys
Iver
Martin
Legion Denies Political Stance At St Louis Caucus
Col Henry D. Lindsley, former caucus chair, asserts delegates did not express or record a presidential preference or anti prohibition stance. He condemns a St Louis newspaper for blank ballots and states the legion's constitution forbids partisan issues. No discussion of national campaign occurred.
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United Press
Washington
American Legion
St Louis
Henry D. Lindsley
Pub
Mc Press
la Louis
Lindsley
United States
J Mentay
Sr. Louis
St. Louis
Yankee ingenuity behind AEF arms astonish allies
Washington reports U P figures show US efforts shaped WWI supply. Tanks planned or built included two or three ton monsters with hundreds ordered, while machine guns and rifles surged. By November 1918 US produced 136,281 machine guns delivered, 2,506,207 rifles, and hundreds of millions of ammunition rounds.
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United Press
Washington
War Department
Benedict Crowell
Directo
Elenry
England
France
Germany
Evro
Great Britain
United States
America
German Reactions to Treaty Show Deep Regional Divisions
Varied German responses emerge to the peace terms as factions debate accepting or revising the treaty. Leaders like Scheidemann and von Gierig voice cautious support, while calls for revision and fears of indemnities spark irredentist threats in East Prussia and West Prussia. Commercials expect a bargain with Wilson guiding talks.
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Berlin
Scheidemann
Herr von Gerlick
Germany
Esamain
Emil Barth
Silesia
Alsace
Lorca
Wilson
Mubcats
West Prussia
Prussia
East Prussia
Jury Draw in Ripon Case Amid Farmer Participation
Sealy and Cratchey are the only jury members not farmers as 38 men were called before a jury was completed. Most farmers had little prior knowledge of the case, with several towns including Ripon Alto and Friendship represented among those called.
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William Camprpbell
Ashford
Albert Spike
Ostenia
William Ferber
Auburn
A. J. Haberkorn
Byron
Robert Cratchey
North Fond du Lac
Peter Schroge
Marshfield
W. F. Sealy
Fond du Lac
Frank Hutchinson
Tows
Ripon
Gerett Vanderande
Alto
Henry Lawson
Benjamin Strong
Robert Smith
Friendship
Sealy
Davies Fee Is Returned From Packing Company
Joseph F. Davies former FTC member and Democratic Senate candidate in Wisconsin had a $7500 legal fee paid by Consumers' Packing Co returned to the firm here. The sum was handed to Judge Landis by McNab attorney for Davies after appeals and partial withdrawal of his attorneys. The fee related to legal services in August 1918 during a capital issues permit inquiry that the company did not obtain.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Joseph FE. Davies
Federal Trade Commission
United States
Wisconsin
Consumers” Packing Company
Judge Landis
Joseph McNab
Davies
Attorners
Wisconsin Vets Return on Louisiana Front
The 207th ammunition train, led by Lieut. Col. James McFullough of Ashland, Wisconsin, returned to Louisiana after service at Chateau Thierry and the Meuse. Three Wisconsin troopers, Join F. Schedieski Walter Hie leigh and James Norton, earned the Croix de Guerre for rescuing comrades under heavy shell fire. Battalion commander A. Maron said Wisconsin soldiers faced heavy danger but performed admirably with limited losses.
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Associated Press
New York
Louisiana
James Mcfullough
Ashland
Wis
Chateau Thierrs Issuns
Areygonne
Meuse
F. Schedieski
Walter Hie |Leigh
Menasha
James
Norton
Jamestown
Untit
Wisconsin
A. ©. Maron
Nevis
Chicago Cleveland airmail service to begin soon
Postal officials announce Chicago to Cleveland airmail service starting Thursday. The plan calls for eight flights weekly with two planes in operation and two on reserve under the current schedule.
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Chicago-Cleveland
Cleveland
Chicago
Sir Robert Borden Returns to Canada
Canadian delegation notes Sir Robert Borden returning to Canada marking a notable political moment as authorities prepare for forthcoming discussions.
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Robert Borden
Canada
Astronomer Bowen Hangs Self at Ontario Farm
Associated Press reports astronomer O Bowen killed himself by hanging at his farm near Danesville. Despondent over financial affairs, Bowen left his residence in distress. A furniture dealer named Arvid C Johnson also died by self-inflicted gunshot nearby.
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Associated Press
Danesvlle
Z. O. Bowen
Arvid C. Johnson
Stormbound Planes Delay Transatlantic Flight Plans
United Press reports heavy seas threaten a planned jump from Trepassy Bay to the Azores. Commander Towers awaits favorable weather for the NC-4 and the N-4 to depart Chatham Massachusetts toward Lisbon as the Azores landing authorization is granted.
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United Press
Linbes
Azores
Lisbon
E. Johnson
United Pres S Star
Ateoma U
Arsestook
Trepassey
N. F
Towers
America
Fiers
Manne
Chatham
Jase
Associated Press
Washinates
Navy Department
Trevasser War
Newfoundland
John Fi
Mass
Trepass
Hines Calls For Railroad Steel Bids
Washington reports Director General Hines announced bids on 400 000 tons of rail steel and 200 000 tons of open hearth steel. Officials expect open competitive bids on both types to test industrial board price claims and support a vindication of the policy.
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United Press
Washington
Railroad Administration
Ralix
Ihe
H Raix
Qensemer
Hines
Open Heath Steel
Ita Praion
Industrial Board
Shell Prows
Ines
Beard
Nia
Nolan for Governor Campaign is Started
Assemblyman F W Downs Washburn and George Ansorge announce Nolan for governor for the 1920 Republican primaries. Nolan, a Judiciary committee chair and labor ally, opposes dry legislation and radical reform. Ansorge and Downs back labor forces amid political mood. Nolan first to draw attention from practical elements.
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Jbus
Ansorge
Downs
Aneorgs
Severon
Nolan
Draft Headquarters Ordered Closed
A draft headquarters was ordered closed by authorities after a directive from General EW Crowder. The action ends activities at the 4 Pril state site and halts operations pending further orders from high command.
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Pril
Pree Vout
Martaj
Ew, Crowder
Ford Libel Suit Jury Selection Ongoing
Mount Clemens Michigan jurors were being selected in the 1 060 000 libel suit brought by Henry Ford against the Chicago Tribune when defense counsel for Solomon News Co interrupted with a motion to change their plea. Judge Tucker denied the motion and continued the examination of prospective jurors.
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Associated Press
Mount Clemens
Mich
Henry Ford
Chicago Tribune
Solomon News Company
Codefendants
Tucker
Peace talks unfold as Italy and Allies press concessions
Paris dispatches report fragmented talks at Versailles with Premier Orlando pressing for Italian concerns. Wilson to meet Ambassador Thomas Nelson Page on Italy role. German delegates seek a St Germain meeting with Austrians while frontier questions loom in the Austrian treaty provisions.
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Iby
Orlande
Colonel House
Council of Four
Hekl
Versailles
Count von Brockdorff-Rantzin
Wilson
Paris
Thomas Nelson Page
Ttaly
Laizen Commission
Iby United Press
Brockdorf’Rantzin
Therman
New Northwestern President Should Be Big say Alumni
Ten Northwestern graduates formed a committee and mailed a pamphlet urging a president of Taft, Wilson, Pershing, or Hoover caliber. They want a strong executive to lead the university and have alumni endorse the selection.
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Northwestern
Chicago
Northwestern University
Taftoor Wilson
Pershing
Wand
Meader
Hoover
Une Veerity
Tofdar
Iazke & Band
Nakid Truth From Paris by Doughboy
A Doughboy recounts a Paris outing with eye trouble after watching ponies at Long Champs. He describes fashionable Parisian women and risqué dress, noting provocative outfits and fellow dressmakers, while reflecting on danger from shrapnel wounds and a fear of relapse. He signs as Your pal. A Doughboy. Y, S-Don't tell Mary.
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Vaulted Press
Paris
Ben
France
Anse Ox
Old Sargent
Man’s Land
Manny King
Feerce
Mary
Wisconsin Legislature Advances Highway Expansion and Budgets
The Wisconsin Legislature pushed ahead on highway expansion, increasing the state trunk system to 7,500 miles and approving funds for state institutions, National Guard, and highway administration. The Senate also passed bills including maintenance and equipment allocations, with the session pressing toward an early adjournment.
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Associated Press
Witconsin
Senate
Ballerd
May
Aby United Press
Axel Johnson
Union Grove
National Guard
The
Highway Commission
Americans Proceed To Irish Town Despite Warning
Delegates Joublin Frank Walsh Edward F Dunne and Michael F Ryan representing Irish societies in the United States traveled to Westport amid official warnings. An armored car reached Westport as military pickets were posted along the route to the town, signaling heightened security for the delegation.
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Associated Press
Frank P. Walsh
Edward F Dunne
Michael F. Ryan
United States
Wwestport
Westport
Tras Town
Milwaukee Protest Over J W W Convention
Milwaukee citizens protested the J W W convention amid alleged restrictions on assembly. Mayor Hoan, absent earlier, later stated constitutional rights of freedom of assembly would not be violated in Milwaukee.
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Milwaukee
iRs Wilerecker
American Lesson
Wisconsin
Kas
Hoan
Wisconsin Soldiers Expected Home From Overseas
Special to The Northwestern reports delays and chaotic schedules as Wisconsin units in the Thirty-second and Rainbow divisions demobilize at Camp Grant. The 127th and 128th infantry regiments, the 127th field hospital, and the 150th machine gun battalion prepare to leave New York or Camp Grant for demobilization. Wisconsin men from Madison Oshkosh Appleton Fond du Lac and other cities are slated to return home by late this week or early next.
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127Th
Arrow
Cas Merritt
Camp Grant
Teesmer
Wisconsin National Guard
Binder
Priv
Earl C. Zick
Charles Gillen
Wisconsin
Madison
Adjutant Generals Office
127Th Field Hospital
W. F Lorenz
150Th Machine Gun Battalion
Oshkosh
Appleton Wood Fond du Lac
Earl
Driver
Aronday
Holway
Aleege
Badgers
Adjutant General
127Th Feld Hospital
Wis
Madison Red Arrows
120Th
Nts
Reto
Ben “Chippewa Falls
East Milwaukee
Marsh
Wadison
Manitowoc
Marinesic
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