Redfield and Underwood Clash Over Tariff Debate
Washington reports a sharp House clash as Secretary Redfield signaled a federal inquiry into labor cuts tied to tariff reductions. Underwood and Mondell pressed for accountability, arguing reductions should not punish workers while promising to correct any missteps.
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Representative Mondel
Wyoming
House
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Mondell
Hedfeld
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Democratic House
Amio
Central Pacific and Southern Pacific Divorce Debated
Attorney General McReynolds has reached a tentative plan to separate the Central Pacific from the Southern Pacific in the dissolution of the Union Pacific merger. He is reviewing a memorandum from a Swiss banker outlining conditions needed for Southern Pacific to relinquish Central Pacific.
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Washington
McReynolds
Nsouthern Pacific
Toe Seeutch Bhanuter
Banquet Marks La Follette Led Republican Reorganization
A Mattison Wisconsin banquet highlighted a La Follette led push to reorganize the Republican Party. Speakers Congressman Frear and Lenroot defended protectionist policy and criticized the Underwood tariff while outlining a path to a party resurgence.
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Pomeasium
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Lenro
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Frear
Wisconsin
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Calhoun Returns from China as Reforms Take Shape
Retiring minister Calhoun arrives home from China as the new republic struggles with a power vacuum. He says the federal government remains largely ineffective and that the real progress must come from the people adapting to the new system.
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China
HameeView
Republic
Mark Wiliam J. Calhoun
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Aelte
Calhoun
Manare
Reilly Returns Home Amid Wisconsin Dispatches
Sixth District Representative M K Reilly left Washington last night to return to Wisconsin and endorsed Samuel Dewar for Westfield postmaster. Wisconsin delegation members head home as tariff bill moves through the Senate. Edward O Keefe of Appleton attends Chevy Chase seminary graduation with daughter Cecelia Kathrine O Keefe. President Wilson sent Wisconsin postmaster nominations William E Cavanaugh Berlin and William R Stephen Sawyer to the Senate.
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Wisconsin
Washington, D. C
New York
Edward O'Keefe
Appleton
Chevy Chase Seminary
Cecelia Kathrine O'Keefe
Wilson
William E. Cavanaugh
Berlin
William R. Stephen
Sawyer
F. W. CG
Democrats Plan Cooperation Conference Leaders Named
Plans for cooperation between the Democratic national committee and the Democratic congressional committee will be discussed at a conference in Washington. President Wilson will meet Representative A Mitchell Palmer Pennsylvania Clark Howell Georgia Homer Cummins Connecticut Cato Sells Texas and Fred L. Lynch Minnesota.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Democrative National Committee
Democratic Congressional Committee
Wilson
A. Mitchell Palmer
Pennsylvania
Clark Howell
Georgia
Homer S. Cummins
Connecticut
Cato Sells
Texas
Fred TR. Lynch
Minnesota
Masked robbers seize night watchman in New York
Two masked bandits bound and gagged Henry Bartel, a night watchman at a Maiden Lane skyscraper in the diamond district, then escaped with jewels after a struggle. Police pursued suspects in the 2140 block of gems.
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New York
Henry Bartel
Diamond District
Ate
Sigmund Kohn
Million Dollars in Corporation Taxes Surrendered
The Treasury must surrender over a million dollars in corporation taxes following a Supreme Court ruling. The decision holds that a corporation leasing its property and deriving income from that lease is not engaged in taxable business within the meaning of the law.
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Associated Preas
Washington
Ty Oc
Two Die in Gale Storm Near Galesburg
Two people died in a May storm near Galesburg. Victims named are Clyde Ranney, seventy four, and Wil df Heaton, both farmers. Sheriff and local officials investigated the fatalities.
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Associated Presas.y Galesborg
Wildf Heaton
Clyde Ranney
Green Bay Secretaries Invite Committee For Saturday Meeting
D P D reports the secretary of the committee investigating state fair sites has written to Joan F. Martin president of the Commercial Club here. He and the nine committee members expect to be in Green Bay on Saturday for a meeting at the club.
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Mmmutes
Joan F. Martin
Witt
Ida Schweitzer
Dayton
Charles Roebhalts
Milwaukea
Henry Fadner
Appleton
John Regonfusa
Kaukttuna
Mra
F. L. Fadner
Woman Suffrage Fad Takes Seven to Court
London May 14 six militant suffragist leaders and one male adherent were ordered to trial at the Old Bailey on charges of conspiracy under the malicious damage act. They pleaded not guilty. bond set for several defendants, with one released on promise to refrain from militancy.
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London
Old Bailey Sessiona
Hall
Alice Lake
Laura Lennox
Heatrice Saunders
Chiytan
Crimea
Explosions Alarm Western Pennsylvania and Nearby States
A wave of dynamite and powder blasts in western Pennsylvania Maryland and West Virginia over the past week has killed several people and injured many others. Incidents include a mine magazine explosion near Magontown Pennsylvania killing four and wounding two dozen. A 2700 pound dynamite and seventy kegs blast at Echart Maryland killed three and wounded a dozen. A premature Parkersburg blast killed one and drowned another. A cottage explosion at Collier West Virginia killed one and seriously hurt three.
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Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
Maryland
West Virginia
Sunshine Coal and Coke Company
Magontown
Collier
W. Va
Woman repudiates knife supply in jailbreak court scene
Garnetta La Fairchild today repudiated her confession that she supplied knives used by prisoners Evans and Jensen to start a breakout in Judge Cowper's courtroom. She acknowledged one man carried a hallify and she was allowed to visit Evans for a brief embrace in return for access.
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Chicago
Garnetta la Fairchild
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Jensen
Judge Cowper
Ahr
Klas
Triumvirate Formed to Boost New York Primary Campaign
Theodore Bonnevelt to appear with Governor Sulzer in a series of New York City meetings on May 24. William R. Hearst toalso speak at the events as organizers announce arrangements for the state primary effort.
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Associated Pres
Albany
N. Y
Theodore Bonnevelt
Sulzer
New York State
New York City
Willian R. Hearst
Alan Speak
Chicago Hotel Robbery Ends with Stolen Cash
A lone robber struck the night clerk at the Drexel Arm Hotel at daybreak, knocking him unconscious with a blackjack and escaping with money. Bellboy Harvey Hunt was detained, but guests remained undisturbed.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Drexel Arma Hotel
Amuel Campagnon
Harvey Hunt
Fire destroys Erie elevator and freight sheds in Buffalo
A major blaze in Buffalo destroys the Erie elevator atmin and Louisiana streets with about 10 000 bushels of grain, damages the south end of the New York Central freight sheds, a score of box cars and the Potter fire house. Loss exceeds 1 million dollars.
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Associated Press
Buffalo
Erie
Louisiana Streets
New York Central
Hoat Potter
Morgan's hospital opened in Aix les Bains memorial
The Lean Blanc hospital, a Morgan gift to Aix les Bains as a memorial to Dr. Le Blane, was formally opened by the mayor before officials from the French government, the Red Cross, and medical groups. Walter Burns, nephew of J Pierpont Morgan, and Henry P. Davison accepted the presentation along with related bequests.
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Aix Les Bains
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Lean Blanc Hospital
J. Pierpont Morgan
Aix Bes Bains
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Red Cross Society
Bret
Saphe Lees
Mr. Morgan
Walter Burna
Henry P. Davison
New Insurance Fire Marshal Merger Sparks Wisconsin Battle
Madison May 16 A clash over merging insurance commissioner and fire marshal offices dominated the session. The senate, under suspension of the rules, approved a bill making the insurance commissioner ex officio fire marshal, sending it to the assembly for a heated debate tied to the McGovern Ekern controversy. Senator Scott led the effort. Senator Eileen opposed. The day also saw votes on census funding and state employee pay measures amid ongoing legislative maneuvering.
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Assembly
D. N. Conway
Estabrook
Manning
Milwaukee
Minckley
Assemblyman
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Pfennig
MelGovern
Burke
Mart
Corptroller
Stemper
Bath Houses
Mrs Stone Is Dead and Local Obituaries
Obituary notes Mrs Julia Emogene Abbott Stone married May 1 with two children and funeral today. Also details on Mrs Henri Dietz age seventy nine who died of paralysis with several children listed and Saturday funeral plans. Nearby drill at armory praised with medals awarded to multiple Rayer brigade members.
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Northwest
J. . Editer
Neenah Times
Julia Emogene Abbott
Catarangus
N. Y
Stone
Herbert A
Carrie Mane
Trinity Episcopal Church
Bernhard Jeakins
Henri Tietz
Eclock
Rayer’ Brigade
Appleton Company
Hanron
Aylward
Brandenmark
Thompson
James Kellett
A. Owens
Ho Young
Seregeant Hough
Barnett
J Larsen
Miller
Draheim Jand
Nelson and
Frank
Dayton
Alternative for Captain Merriam in Divorce Suit
A report notes the Merriam divorce case may end with a full trial or Captain Henry C. Merriam of San Francisco withdrawing claims about his wife Bessie C. Merriam. The dispute centers on desertion and alleged moral character reflections.
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Merriam
Uvorce
Henry C. Merriam
San Francisco
Cal
Bessie C. Merriam
Marriage of Lindemann and Sherman in Oshkosh
William Lindemann and Miss Gertrude Sherman wed after a special Oshkosh ceremony May 2. Lindemann, an electrician, was named city sealer. A building contract for Walter Brewing Company offices was awarded to Uldich & Wonnmann of Neenah at 312,612. City reports note births and deaths for April. A fisherman, Gus Bablits, was fined 4 dollars for engaging in war fishing, with warnings for future offenses.
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William Lindemann
Gertrude Sherman
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Othe Pateener
Minneapolis brokerHumes dies on train after note cites financial trouble
Frederick W. Humes a Minneapolis milling broker died by self inflicted gunshot on a train bound for St Louis. A note to his wife says he faced financial difficulties. The porter heard a shot as the Kansas origin train stopped. Humes had a pistol in hand and a wound to his head. He had left for Cape Girardeau and Jefferson City prior to departure.
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Minneapella Tahoe
Wiesner
St Tamis
Frederick W. Humes
Merchants’ Exchange
Minneapolis
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Kansas
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Cape Girare
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Jefferson
Man of Mystery in State Hospital Ties to Odd Fellows
Rochester May 15 officials report the man known as the man of mystery is confined in the state hospital. Investigators say he is or was a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and that the lodge plans a nationwide campaign to locate him. He allegedly joined years ago but has forgotten many signs of the organization.
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Hearing at City Hall For State Fair Hearing
Mayor John Mulva schedules a 4 PM hearing at City Hall on state fair site planning. Merchants bankers and citizens may attend with an afternoon automobile tour of Oshkosh. City fines on municipal buildings be raised and broad citizen representation urged for earnest support of a river valley fair site.
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Oshkosh
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Oshkosh to Discuss City Thoroughfares at Saturday Meeting
Oshkosh city engineers, officials, and the Improvement Club prepare to discuss the thoroughfares plan at a Saturday noon session in the French room. City Engineer George Bandal and others will present papers on streets and plank the committee will seek authorization for needed changes.
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Oshkosh
Athearn
Lancheon Aml Liscussiana
Charles AL V
Dro
Milwaukee Teams Clash In Afternoon Showdown
Readable fragments describe Milwaukee squads engaging in a mid afternoon game. The account mentions teams, a venue, and coaching actions though many details are obscured by OCR errors. The piece notes crowd reaction and a notable moment involving a team leader.
Fond du Lac Boy Drowns in River
A Fond du Lac youth, Frank Murphy, aged six or seven, was recovered from the Fox River near the West Arndt Street bridge after being missing since February 19. Fire at Macy Street caused extensive damage to the Voway elevator engine room, estimated at 390 dollars.
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Fond du the
California alien land bill triggers Japan protest and diplomacy
Washington officials prepare a formal reply to Japan over California's alien land law. President and cabinet will craft the response to be delivered to Tokyo through the Japanese ambassador, with Secretary Bryan and Gov. Johnson's positions shaping the stance. Tokyo remains optimistic about a peaceful, lasting solution.
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California
Viscount Chindu
Bryan
Dohnysen
New York
Moore
Foreign Office of
Tokyo
United States
Sacramento
Webb
Johnsan
WJ. Bryan
Hiram W. Johnson
Foreign Office
Gpan
Cincinnati Car Strike Sparks Disorder on Avondale Line
Report from Cincinnati on May 15 describes a strike by Cincinnati Traction Co. enforcers on the Avondale line with police patrols and obstructed cars. Automobiles obstructed service, lines damaged, and threats of further action were announced though wage-raise details were not disclosed.
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Associated Pres
Cincinnati
Avondale
Cincinnati Traction Company
Ieary
Snow in Saskatchewan Delays Crops Across Western Canada
Snow fell last night across northern Saskatchewan and western areas, slowing spring crops in western Canada. Officials report the coldest May on record, hindering planting and crop progress.
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Ivernight
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