Conference of Governors Adopts Declaration of Principles
The Washington DC conference of governors adjourned sine die after adopting a declaration urging future meetings and possible national action. William Bryan presented resolutions applauded for broad liberal goals while avoiding a permanent organizational structure. The president was commended for calling the conference and future conferences were proposed as conditions warrant.
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Associated Press
Washington, D.C
William Bryan
Mr. Bryan
United
Te -Hearwuiy
Rodstvelt
Congress
Bianchai
Earthquake Shakes Washington D C Seismographs Record
A strong earthquake was recorded by the Weather Bureau in Washington D C early today. Chief Willis E Moore said the quake began at 2 39 52 am central time with the strongest motion at 3 55 am lasting about ten minutes. Origin suggested about 320 miles from Washington, location uncertain between Central America and Pacific near that area.
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Washington, D.C
Weather Bureau
Son
Willis’ E. Moore
Bureau
Washington
Central
America
Pacific Ocean
American vessel seized near Vancouver Island
The American halibut schooner Francis Cutting, owned by Seattie Fish and Cold Storage, was chased by Canadian fisheries cruiser Kestrel and towed to Vancouver. The find of fish within the three mile limit prompted Ottawa to decide on potential confiscation, with owners allowed to pursue court action.
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Associated Press
Vancouver D. C
Vancouver Island
Francis Cutting
Seattie | Fish and Cold Storage Company
Vancouver
Teriey
Newcombe
Ottawa
Dominion
Angtrer Ceizitre
Gerseny
Exiled homage for a Chicago figure in fading memorial lines
A misspelled AP dispatch from Chicago recalls a man of forty five years with ties to General Grant. The text notes a burial today by relatives and friends, following a somber note on public attention and distant acquaintances in a city era of lingering memories.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Suidger
Helzhhors
Teras
Grant
Taft Captures Delegates In Republican State Conventions
Historical summaries report Taft backed by multiple state GOP conventions. Delegates at large and alternates chosen, instructed to support Taft for president. Roosevelt policy endorsed in several platforms. Alaska and California scenes show splits and unified support for Taft, with conventions adjourned after midnight.
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Sacramento
Cal
Chicago
William H. Taft
Roosevelt
Henry Ca
H.deyount
Jacob H.ff
Kelley
AL Chase
Charles Clinch
Charles
Wheeler
Will
Bryan
Ald
Boltiand
Johnson
Democratic Party
Minnesota
Alaska
Ketehikana
Aje
Hogeart
Nome
Fairbanks
California
TAFT
Oregon
Portland
Ore
Charley W.fulton
Macon
North Dakota
Mint
N. B
Tait
Aid for Pittsburg Bank Reorganization Plan Announced
Pittsburg bankers and Allegheny National Bank directors agreed to raise a cash fund to reassure depositors and preserve solvency. A reorganization plan for management was also approved to strengthen public confidence and stabilize the institution amid donor and investor involvement led by National Bank Examiner W. L. Folds.
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Associated Press
Pittsburg
Allegheny National Bank
Allegheny National, Bank
National Bank Exam Iner W
Folds
Unclear fragmentary text about bank guarantees and LOE
Fragmentary OCR text discusses raising cash and guarantee funds, mentions Allegheny National Bank and confidence in security. Overall meaning unclear due to garbled wording and incomplete sentences.
Thaw Declared Insane as Habeas Corpus Case Proceeds
Harry K. Thaw, seeking freedom from Matteawan State Asylum, was ruled insane today by two of District Attorney Jerome's experts. Dr Baker testified about Thaw and related documents, questioning his capacity for liberty and mental state amid habeas corpus efforts.
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Associated Press
Poughkeepsie
Harry EK. Thaw
Liberty
Baker
Stnemora
Matteawai
Jerome
Cunnin
Terome
Mir
Dr. Paker
Thaw
Dr. Baker
General Boardman Speaks on Andersonville at Local Lecture
Bertin Wis hosted General Boardman in a Special Northwestern lecture at Library hall. Before the meeting the Ariel band played as attendees gathered. L. C. Smith presided and introduced the speaker. Boardman described improvements to grounds and monuments and gave an insightful resume of Andersonville past present and future, urging patriotism and national defense.
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Speciatl
Northwestern
Bertin
Wis
Cook
Library
General Boardman
Addere Sonville
Ariel
L. C. Smith
Charlie HoeRis
A. L. ‘Tucker
Wisconsin
We R. C
G. A
Andersonville
Rene General Boardman
Berlin
Tellag
Former bank teller sentenced to seven years in prison
Thomas W. Harvey, once a teller at Enterprise National Bank which failed years ago for nearly 2 million dollars, was sentenced to seven years in the penitentiary. The Associated Press reports from Pittsburgh on May 15.
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Associated Press
Pittsburg
Thomas ‘W. Harvey
Enterprise National Bank
Railways face talks on rate increases for freight transport
East and middle west shippers meet to discuss possible rail rate hikes. Fred We Pea, president of a rail carriers association, outlines reasons for the proposed increases and the immediate implications for interstate commerce.
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Ag Clattnid
East
Middle West
Treighera
Prin
Fred We Pea
Hnofs Turtis
Claus
Wil
Pegicent Bix
Lime -Reducand
Napport
Armours of Ghica- London retail bids denied
A London inquiry questions claims that the Armours are raising 5 million pounds to create a chain of meat shops in England to bypass Smithfield market. Meeker, a company director, dismisses the report as absurd saying the Armours are not entering the English retail meat trade. The motive behind the rumor is unclear as many men fall in love with a girl.
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Shim
Este
LonsuMe
London
Smithfield
Bowerman
Btr
Meeker
Frrm
Armours
England
Fragmentary imperial passage on court feeds and ministers
The text presents a garbled imperial scene with references to a dowager, empress, and ministers. Names and details are unclear, but the fragment suggests courtly dynamics and a ceremonial context surrounding feed or sustenance provisions.
CANDIDATES ON HAND AT REPUBLICAN COMMITTEE MEETING
Milwaukee May 15 Republican politics dominated the session of the state central committee at the Phinkinton hotel focused on selecting alternates to the national convention under the primary law. Prominent candidates like Cook McGovern Wattén Stephanerson and Hills figures attended or were represented as delegates were canvassed and recommendations set for district alternates.
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Northwestern
Milwaukee
Wis
Republican State Central Committee
Phinkinton
Agwax
United States
Csindicates
Meagura
Cook
McGovern
Wattén
William C. Cowling
Oshkosh
Stephenason
Stephenson
John J
la Crosse
Hills
D. Connor
State Central Committee
Walter Alexander
Wiis
Theodore Brazeau
Tate
Wisconsin
Alexander
Jurr Sprague
Brodhead
Co. C. Gott, Elkhorn, “Third District—J. A. Stone
Heddeburg
W. B. Williams
Dodgeville
C. A. McGee
Adolph Weldner
Minauver
Hiehard
Whwaukee
Henry
Cockems
Milwau
Kerman Lb
Skern
Whitehatt
Methodists Debate Over District Superintendent Title
At the Methodist Episcopal general conference in Boston May 35 Associated Press reports a fierce debate after the committee on revision rejected its proposal to change the title presiding elder to district superintendent. The vote left the issue unresolved and likely to reappear.
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Associated Py . Balthnoce
Methodist Episcopal Church
Fatal Wreck In Oklahoma Claims Two Lives
Muskogee Oklahoma May 15 A southbound Missouri Kaneer Express wreck left two men dead and others injured. Police and railway crews cordoned the scene as investigators worked to determine cause and determine victims. Survivors were rushed to local hospitals for treatment.
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Associated Press
Muskogee
Okla
Missouri
Kaneer
Train Collision Near St Louis Kills Several Persons
Train No 5 bound for Texas from St Louis collided head on with a freight train today. Several cars wrecked and caught fire. About six to seven people killed and several injured. Among the dead engineer Hotchkiss of the passenger train and two express messengers. Injured include two mail clerks and passengers such as Samuel Sonnheimer of Muskogee who was thrown through a smoker.
Doct ors May Fall Out In Gunness Case Verdict Debate
Laporte Ind May 15. Doctors dispute the identified skull bone from Mrs Gunness farm as human and its link to the Gunness cases. Sheriff Smuziller reports screening and testing ongoing, while Ray Lamphere’s trial outlook shifts toward grand jury action and possible delays.
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Lanorte
Ind
Ross Farme
Tubillant
Sherif Smuizer
Gunness
Ray Lamphere
Unt Schmutzer
Curbstone
Lamphere
Trea
Aessus
Burglars Blow Safe at Hortonville General Store
Special to The Northwestern reports burglars blew the safe in B. A. L. Gradt’s Hortonville general store, stealing about $400 in cash and an $73 watch plus $509 in bank certificates. Nitro glycerin used to lift the door. the village woke at seven this morning to the sight of ruined hinges and a blown safe. Appleton police were alerted, no clues found.
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Appleton
Wis
B. AL Gradt
Hortonville
Senators Use Knife On Currency Bills In Senate Action
A lengthy report details the May 15 senate action on the Vreeland currency bill and Aldrich amendments. The Aldrich bill was amended to remove certain provisions and add a national currency commission, with debate noted and votes recorded.
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Washington, D.C
Senate
Ma Aldrich
Aldrich
Hever
Bein Johnston
Othater
la Follette
Commission
Ning
Oes
Oshkosh Baseball Opening Game Sparks Support
Oshkosh baseball fans show strong interest as opening day nears with management hopeful for a financial boost. The association plans higher admission to cover travel and training costs amid a tougher year, while promising high quality exhibitions.
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Oshkosh
ORME
Ari
Pkown
Association
Oshkosh Baseball
Political Candidate Smith Ends Life In Tragedy
Aste Forest reports that prominent banker and leading provincial candidate Masangue Smith of TL. EL Smith & Co shot himself through the head in an apparent suicide. His private and business affairs were described as in good order, with no clear cause given for the act.
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Aste Forest
Cnt
Masangue Smith
TL. EL Smnith & Co
Fampion
Smith
Prospects of Sunshine and Weather Day Notes
Readable fragments describe cloudy to fair conditions with mentions of a barometer and thermometer readings. The text references sun hints and forecasts, with partial weather bureau attribution and occasional timing cues. Details are incomplete but indicate a government weather bulletin style.
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Tleymann Co
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