Coup Attempt on Primary Bill Fractures Wisconsin Assembly
Madison May 15 anti La Follette forces in the Wisconsin assembly pushed a resolution to recede from the direct primary ban and accept the senate bill. The move sparked swift protests from La Follette leaders as Andrews and others argued it breached party platform and threatened immediate passage and future adjournment.
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Madison
Wis
Assemblymgn
Assembly
la Follette
Frear
Andrews
la Folletté
Genitail
Committee
Senate
House
Lange
la Foliette
Ray
Assemblymman
Senate schedules short session and rebate investigation
The senate plans a brief Saturday session this afternoon to receive committee reports. A substitute bill for railroad rebate investigation was laid over until Tuesday. The wolf bounty bill, which distributes game funds to counties and makes wardens county officers, was passed by the senate.
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Senate
Lia Furlette Mey
Fire in West Chester apartments claims two lives
A blaze at 6017 Cottage Grove Avenue in Chicago destroys the West Chester apartment bulding. One man missing, presumed dead. two residents likely fatally injured. a young girl and several others perished or were badly burned. Ambulances and neighbors aid victims. property loss estimated at 50,450.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Ill
Cheeter
Bulding
Cottage Grove Avenue
Louisa Hate
Harry Strubley
Samuel Hail
Theodore Whittle
Patrick Bolger
Nelson L. Lundberg
Cheats the gallows in Kentucky murder case
William McCarty, inmate due for hanging in Lexington, died at 2:15 AM after taking morphine during the night. death watch failed to determine timing or method. Jailers and officials plan to investigate suppliers of poison, while governor approves inquiry. A second item reports John Black, a colored man, executed in Louisville for murdering his uncle Archie Simings.
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Associated Press
Lexington
William McCarty
Alexander McBeever
McCarty
Mc- Carty
Robert Wallace
Olsen
Louisville
John Black
Archie Simings
Colorado Man Named Dean Appointed to History of Science Congress
Dr Fiorien Cajeri dean of the Colorado college and head professor of mathematics is named as the American member of the international congress for the study of the history of science. The appointment comes via a message from Prof Gino Loria dean of sciences at the University of Genoa and secretary of the congress. The next meeting is planned for Berlin in 1998.
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Associated Frees
Colorado Springs
Col
Fiorien Cajeri
Colorado Vollese
International Congress For the Study
Berlin
Gino Loria
Faculty of Sciences
University of Genoa
Maly
Rome
Money for South America
A 1.50 gold coin withdrawal from the New York subtreasury for shipment to South America is reported. The Associated Press notes this represents no distinct transaction.
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Associated Press
New York
South America
Biltmore Fifth in Prix Migrant Race
Associated Press reports May 15 that W K Vanderwit's Biltmore finished fifth in the Prix Migrant with Alpha sixth as Maisons Lafite trails.
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Pera
W. K. Vanderwit
Biltmore
Maisons Lafbite Traces
Injunction Fought In Denver Strike Sparks Labor Stand
Denver records show 1000 more unionists called out boosting strikers beyond 4000 as craft workers from breweries to garment shops join the walkout. Police doubled and planned enlarge force. federal court hearing denied injunctive move pending review. arbitration talks falter amid deadlock between citizens alliance and labor leaders.
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Denver
Col
Executive Committee of
Organized Labor
Citizens’ Alliance
Sters
Labor Committee
Citizens' Alliance
Craig
Cagies
Alliance
Teamsters’national Union of America
United States
Hallett
Tor
Next Wednesdar
Chicago Board
Chicago
Chicago Board of Arbitration
People’ Gas Light and Coke Company
Inter
New Haven
Conn
Fecal
Yale
Vnrike
Man Shot Wife Then Killed Self in El Paso Tragedy
George M Peterson, 23, a Milwaukee freight clerk, shot and killed Mrs T Fairchild in the Ramona house hotel at El Paso Texas, then killed himself after her husband, a traveling salesman, was notified. The motive remains unknown though evidence points to Peterson as the shooter. Peterson’s father is a wealthy Amherst Wisconsin merchant.
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Associated Press
el Paso
Texas
May
tGaorge Mpeterson
T. Fairchiid
Ramona House
Peterson
Fairchild
Amherst
Wis
Mra
Denver
Milwaukee
George M. Peterson
Tex
Wisconsin Central
Harriman Suffering Appendicitis Amid Health Reports
May 13 reports from New York say E W Harriman is ill but not seriously. May 15 dispatches from Chicago note Harriman arrived by special train after leaving Omaha, with no official release on his condition. A local paper claims EB H Barroman, passing through at midnight, threatened Harriman with appendicitis but the physician offered no firm severity assessment.
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Associated Prog
New York
E. W W. Harriman
Omaha
H- Barroman
Summers
Union Pacific Medical Department
Harriman
Mariman
Union Pacific
Chicago
Alan
Ebling Tide Leaves Corpse In Boston Fame Figure
The body of James Mulvey, a Boston social figure, was found today on the riverbank. The coroner expressed doubt Mulvey fell into the water under ordinary circumstances as police investigate the death and possible foul play.
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James &. Moalves
Boston
Bentignut
Mulvey
Dynamiter Rosseau Identified by West Shore Brakeman
New York May 15 A.P. report says poll ganger inspector McClusky, returning from Chicago, found only one man connected to the deranged duty inquiry at the Culiard pier and still seeks the second suspect. Brakeman Skinner linked Rosseau to a Wabash transfer and a Buffalo to New York train journey on April 6, noting two well dressed men planned to sail on a French line the following Wednesday.
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Trosseau
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Wreehawken
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Rossetau
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Cornwall
Syra~ Cum
New York City
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Moonshine Whiskey Fatal and Arrests in Poison Case
Reports from Hot Springs Arkansas and Cincinnati detail multiple whiskey poisonings. Victims Joe Adairy Wash Turner and Dave Preddy died in Hot Springs while others, including Junho Spivey, faced poisoning effects. In Cincinnati, Benjamin Ficker and others show varied outcomes as investigators suspect strychnine. Lizzie McCormick fights extradition amid habeas corpus requests as police seek the poison package.
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Ark
Joe Adairy
Wash Turner
Dave Preddy
Junho Spivey
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Benjamin Ficker
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Riy
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J. A. Sweeney
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Youthful Depravity Court Plea in Waukesha Case
Albert Woods, just discharged from Waukesha Industrial School, pleaded guilty to a central burglary before Judge Goodland in circuit court and received a one year penitentiary sentence. Others connected to the burglary, including two younger boys from the same school, were sent back to the industrial campus.
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Jkorinwesiesn
Appieton
Wis
Albert Woods
Waukestha
Moffatt Arrested on Larceny Charge in Wisconsin
Walter Moffatt, who disappeared from Chicago last September amid murder rumors, was arrested today on larceny charges. Officials say he used multiple aliases to obtain goods in Wisconsin, and his movements suggested he was living under false identities.
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Chicago
Walter Moffatt
Foresta
Doday
Wisconsin
Ibsen Illness Update From Copenhagen
Copenhagen May 2 Associated Press reports Norwegian dramatist Henrik Ibsen is again seriously ill. Friends express deep anxiety about his condition as medical updates come in from his residence.
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Associated Press
Copenhagen
Henk Thees
Seri
Sharkey Hurt In Perth Amboy Bout
Associated Press reports pugilist Tom Sharkey was badly injured in a wrestling match at Perth Amboy New Jersey. Sharkey won the first fall Hanson the second. Hanson secured a hold and slammed Sharkey to the mat pinning his shoulders. Sharkey appeared dazed when he rose and a physician noted a ruptured blood vessel in the shoulder with some tendons broken.
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Associated Press
New York
Tom_ Sharkey
Perth Ambay
N. J
Sharkey
Hanson
Fistfight in Federal Building Over Postal Probe
Assistant United States District Attorney Ernest Baldwin and Post Office Inspector Oldfield clashed with fists in the corridors of the Federal building in Cincinnati. Friends separated them after Oldfield visited Baldwin’s office about the ongoing postal investigation row.
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New York
Azsistant
United States
Ernest Baldwin
Post Office
Oldfield
Cincinnati
Federal Building
Early start for Yosemite trip marked by split train
President Roosevelts special train pulled in at 7 39 am without two sleeping cars and baggage car left at Berenda. The party split due to heavy grade and the president proceeded toward the big free country. He will be in the area until Monday. In San Francisco the British flagship Grafton docked for overhauling at Esquimault after orders from Admiral Bickford.
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Roymond
Cal
Roonevel
Yosemite
Berenda
San Francisco
Grafton
Esquimault
Admiral Bickford
Mooseel
Esquimaul
Ihough
Machinists Elect Officers In Union Balloting
The International Association of Machinists resumed officer elections in Milwaukee on May 15. Named to top posts include Arthur W. Holmes of Toronto as second vice president and John D Buckalew of Little Rock as fourth vice president. Other results list George Morrow of Chicago as fifth vice president and William Robinson as sixth vice president in Atlanta where James O Connell was reelected president and P 4 Conlon named first vice president.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Informational Association of Machinists
Arthur W. Holmes
Toronis
Canadaz
John D Buckalew
Little Keck
Ark
Thomas L. Wilson
Omaha
Conlon
Appeal Not Made On Testimony In Commerce Hearing
Appeal set for today on admissibility of Igerthiin testimony in the hearing before the interstate commerce commission of the complaint against the coal car Hart. Hearst counsel J. Shern said he cannot say when the appeal can be argued.
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New York
Igerthiin
Ieteretair Commerce Commission
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J. Shern
Will care for sister in escape bid reaches hotel window
An Associated Press report from Chicago May 15 details Marele Stickler, sister of Mizz Laura Stickle, attempting a daring escape from a hotel window. The event connected to a Cincinnati origin and the alleged Bowker board of trade figure is noted as involved, with unspecified motives and outcomes.
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Marele Stickler
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Despondent Milwaukee paper carrier hangs himself
Milwaukee May 15 George Schambete a Merold paper carrier was found dead at 3 30 this morning in his Oakland avenue home his wife discovered the body He had only one hand to support his wife and daughter and the other hand was missing his own action is given as the cause of death in the desk report from Special to The Northwestern.
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Protestant Episcopal Church
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Milwaukee
Wis
George Schambete
Merold
Oakland Avenue
East Milwapwer
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Rainstorm Damages Crops Across Regions in Florida
Reports from Jacksonville indicate a heavy rainstorm caused damage to growing crops and early vegetation. The storm's impact spread across areas, with orchards and fruit crops noted as particularly affected.
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Etate Inficate
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Calva Overdose Delays Faust Performance at Paris Theater
Paris May 16 Emma Calva the singer who missed The Damnation of Faust at the Sarah Bernhardt theater last night after an accidental aconite overdose has recovered but doctors urge rest. Her engagement to Mme Calre and Julia Blois reportedly broken off.
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Paris
Ime
Emma Calva
Faust
Sarah Bernhardt Theater
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Julia Blois
Fires Beyond Control In Adirondacks And Suspected Powder House Threat
Fires across Warren Essex and Hamilton counties in the Adirondacks race through forests under heavy winds with rainstorms needed to check them. In Gulontown Pennsylvania on May 15 J B Cotem of Cincinnati, head of Oriental Powder, arrives to oversee protection of the Olyphant powder house, one of the country’s largest, from advancing flames.
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Indian Lake
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Essex
Hamilton
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Olyphatt
Wealthy Scions Arrested in Norwalk Assault Case
Hughs S. Knox son of Gen Jinox Walbrides Taft, and Jean E. Barnery with Lawrence White are named among private-school students arrested in South Norwalk for an assault on John D. Milne. Milne reportedly resented an altered remark and was severely beaten. cases set for trial.
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United States
Jinox
Walbrides Taft
Fudge Taft
Philippines
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Lowell
Mass
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Milne
Notice on telegraphs charges amid Manchuria tension
A British official reports a memorandum from Imperial Chinese telegraphs noting a rise in charges to New Chwang from one cent per word to 119 cents as Russia occupies Manchuria. The document underscores concerns over Russian influence in Asia and its impact on telecommunications rates.
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Imperial Chinese Telegraphs
Russia
Manchuria
Asia
Beaten by burglars in rural Texas county farm home
Farnest Stock, a farmer near Dear City, was severely beaten by burglars early today. The assailants escaped with unknown cash from the house. Stock was known to keep several thousand dollars at home. Police and deputies investigating.
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Farnest
Deart City
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