Stevens Wins Fight as Capital Bill Passes in Senate
Madison May 17 senate final passage on a bill submitting to voters the question of moving the capital from Madison. Senator Stevens led the effort with Milwaukee allies securing support. Other measures passed include horse shoeing rules, protection for corn shredders, and banning unauthorized performances of plays.
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Motion to adjourn delays bill indefinitely postponed
The house debated the measure with supporters and opponents clashing over the call. Opponents could not muster necessary votes, while supporters secured an adjournment until tomorrow night and will press for reconsideration to move the bill toward enactment.
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Mrs Gilbert Dead Widow of Neenah Paper Founder
Neenah Wisconsin May 17 The death of Mrs William Gilbert of Neenah at her daughter Mrs M Megargees Philadelphia home is reported. She leaves three sons William T M and A M Gilbert and the Milwaukee bound remains will be brought to Neenah for burial.
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Menasha Wondmey
Henry Bando
Wisconsin Central
Caroline Street
Stuebenvile, O
Seceaiing
Dac” Schneider
John Dau
Norman Dau
Schneider
Ohio
Joral
Gaffney Stars
Frank Ward
Otto Draheim
Kaukauna Athletics
Badger
Menasha
Christian Templara
Starchers Strike Expands Across Troy Factories
Starchers employed by Cluett in Troy strike for higher wages and all collar factory units with laundry departments join after seven firms take Cluett work under the manufacturers association pact. Refusal to rehire follows. about 600 starchers idle and 2,000 other workers laid off. Governor Douglas calls wage restoration not warranted in the Fall River textile dispute.
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North American Health Boards Conference Ends in D C
The twentieth annual conference of state and provincial boards of health in North America closed in Washington. It adopted a resolution inviting the International congress of hygiene to hold its 1919 meeting in the United States. Officers elected include President Dr. Richard H. Lewis of North Carolina and Vice President Dr. J. F. Kennedy of Iowa with Dr. J. A. Baden of Illinois as treasurer and Dr. J. S. Fulton of Maryland as secretary. The next meeting will be in a to be announced city.
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Maryland
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Des Moines River Rises After Heavy Boone Rainfall
Heavy rains near Boone drive river flow to nearly two feet, swelling the Des Moines River and pushing the surface level toward the danger line as the up-river floodwaters head toward Des Moines. The report notes previous high water and ongoing concerns about flooding impacts in the region.
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Boone
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Racing Across Ocean Opens After Weather Delay
Yachts begin trans Atlantic cup test after postponement due to fog and gale conditions. Ten of eleven entries sail toward Sandy Hook with Sunbeam Lord Brassey and Valhalla leading as winds shift from northeast to favorable for a sea start.
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Fog and shifting winds engulf Jersey shoreline delay
The report describes thick fog rolling onto the Jersey shore after yesterday's postponement. Winds were mainly east to southeast, with frequent shifts, reducing visibility and obscuring the ocean. Temporary clearing gave way to return of dense fog as conditions lingered.
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Health of Russian Rear Admiral Rostvensky Stirs War News
Reports from St Petersburg indicate Vice Admiral Rostvensky suffers a nervous breakdown with telegraphed fears to the emperor about inability to proceed. Admiralty has not confirmed any relief from duty though anxiety grows as kidney trouble and strain from the voyage are noted. If forced to relinquish command, Rear Admiral Volkersam would assume control of the fleet.
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Presbyterian Assembly Opens After Two Preparatory Meetings
In Winona Indiana two sessions prepared for the general assembly of the Presbyterian church. The foreign mission conference met with nearly 300 attendees led by Arthur J Brown and featured sermons from John F Palcom Shaw and others. A second meeting gathered forty Presbyterian college leaders to strengthen church relation with higher education. Also noted was the Unitarian Convention in Cleveland where the Western Unitarian Conference heard Bishop Hull and several ministers in a Unity church.
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Chicago
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Philadelphia
D. 3. Weiss
Fort Wayne
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Robert Mace Kensle
New York
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Pennsylvania College For Women
William J . Bryan
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Westminster College
J. Wilbur Chapman
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Morrare
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Cleveland
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Papers Missing in Washington Inquiry Over Caracas Cablegrams
Minister Bowen met with Secretary Taft at the war department to discuss two essential cablegrams missing from papers. Taft sought copies from the state department and from Bowen, who had brought Caracas copies. Loomis agreed to accept copies as sufficient. review will guide next steps and possible Caracas mission.
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New York Interests Gain Control Of Kansas City Southern
New York interests secured control at the Kansas City Southern annual stockholders meeting in Kansas City Missouri. Of 510000 shares, 291666 were voted while Harriman intervals abstained, granting no influence in the outcome.
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Kansas City
New York
Kansas City Southern Railway
Harriman
Strauss Convicted of Bribery in Wisconsin Case
Milwaukee May 17 Edward F Strauss supervisor was found guilty of bribery by a jury in Judge Arrant court. He faced a bribe of 31200 allegedly offered in December 1901 related to a county contract. Sentence postponed on motion for a new trial in progress.
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Milwaukee
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Edward F. Strauss
Ted
Strauss
Gompers Seeks Peace in Chicago Teamsters Strike
Chicago May 17. President Samuel Gompers moves peace efforts for the teamsters strike with the National Civil Federation, meeting Mayors and aldermen to broker an adjustment. He cautions he acts only if authorized, while Mayor Dunne and Alderman Dever discuss a potential truce and arbitration with employers.
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Chicago
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Washington
August Belmont
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Peace Committee
Aldermante
Dunne
Gomperg
Samuel Gompers
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Teamsters
Calrago
Gomorra
Briges House
Tust
Shea
Gonpers
Tia
SEA Cognizant
John C. Eastman
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Alderman Dever
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James Jane
School boy’s death prompts halt of nonunion coal deliveries
An eight year old pupil Enoch Cullson was shot during clashes as two nonunion coal drivers tied to service at public schools faced arrest. The Peabody Coal Company workers resisted police and school officials halted nonunion coal deliveries to all city schools amid ongoing disturbances and a broader labor dispute affecting transit and school operations.
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Appleton Promoters Plan Grain Elevator in Menasha
Peter Hanks and John Ludwig of Appleton completed plans for a large grain elevator to be built between Appleton and De Pera streets and Third and Fourth Streets in Menasha. The facility would store and process producers cereals and serve nearby agricultural communities.
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John Ludwig
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Chris Walters
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Oshkosh
William Waters
Racine
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George Marshalla
Oakfield
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Louiyn Maichow
Albertine Gemmel
Justice Stein
Doty Island Club
Helen Brinkerhoff
Island
Milwaukee man commits suicide in FBI office investigation
Milwaukee, May 17. George De Richardson, 46, an internal revenue clerk for thirteen years, shot himself twice in the head. Special Examiner Emmons probes Richardson's books amid reported discrepancies. Richardson left a note saying his "fe" has been a mistake and blessed his wife and children.
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Big Telephone Deal Connects United and Central Union Lines
Indianapolis May 17 The 000 telephones controlled by United Telephone will be operated with Central Union Telephone, linking with American Telephone and Telegraph lines covering nearly all states east of the Rocky Mountains.
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Rocky Mountains
Salvation Army Commander Eva Booth Improves
Kansas City May 17 Commander Eva Booth of the Salvation Army shows notable improvement and is able to undertake light activity including a short trip outdoors. The report notes her condition has stabilized and progress continues under care.
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Abe
Japanese and Russian naval drama widens across Asia
May 17 reports from Amoy and Saigon describe Admiral Togo mobilizing Japanese forces near Formosa and martial law spreading in Formosa. French Admiral De Jonquieres reports Russian fleet independence and readiness, while Saigon observers expect an imminent engagement as sixty ships, crewed by Nebogatyev’s squadron, move toward Vladivostok.
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China
Formosa
Togo
Tamshi
Wube
Pescadores
Formessa
Salmon
Cochin
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Saigon
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Guichen
Ivport
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Haia
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Haino
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Contract Shows Guilt In Paper Trust Case
Milwaukee May 17 Special Assistant Attorney General Kellogg of 8th Paul Minnesota won access to the contract between mills and the General Paper company. He says the five year agreement restrains trade by the General Paper company being the sole sale agent for all grades of paper produced by the mills entering the contract.
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German defendant faces murder trial in crowded Chicago court
The State's Attorney urged the jury to indict the severest penalty for Johann Jioch in the Hoch murder case. Defense attorney Isadore Plotke argued for acquittal, urging jurors to run the trial fairly. Judge Keraten's courtroom was filled with spectators including many fashionable women.
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Chicago
Healy
Johann Jioch
Marie Welcker Hoch
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Isadore Plotke
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Syracuse Chancellor Orders Fraternities to Remove Bulldogs
Syracuse New York May 17 The chancellor of Syracuse University ordered fraternities to remove all bulldogs from their houses within 24 hours and threatened expulsion for students seen with a bulldog on the street. The move followed an incident where a bulldog killed another canine and the chancellor called the breed unfit for students.
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Tames BR. Day
Syracuse University
Railway Exonerated Over Harrisburg Disaster Verdict
Harrisburg May 17 the coroner's jury found the Pennsylvania Railway company not to blame for the South Harrisburg disaster of Thursday which killed twenty two and injured more than one hundred.
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