Hughes Wins Oregon Primary Over Burton Cummins
Justice Hughes of New York won a decisive GOP victory in Oregon's presidential primary, beating Burton of Ohio and Cummins. Early returns showed Hughes with a large lead, and Democratic rivals offered no opposition to Wilson as the campaign moved forward.
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Unique Incidents and Oddities Across Cities
United Press reports odd incidents: in Chicago Erzinger died of heart disease while solitaire, wife finding him with jack of clubs. Chicago teachers say dance value returning, new opinions on Walkin the Doz and Taxi Tip. Weehawken matron withholds size of Rose Brown rifle stocking found with sugar lumps and coca. Hoboken forecasts war end July, Mayer predicts Germany triumph and Mexico later.
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Chicago
Edward F. Erzinger
Weehawken
X. J
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Roosevelt Support Emerges From Detroit Libel Case
The Ishpeming editor George A. Newell declares he would back Roosevelt if he is nominated this year. The libel suit from Col Theodore Roosevelt ended with Roosevelt prevailing and damages awarded after Newell withdrew the charges.
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George A. Newell
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Theodore Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Hugh Newell
House approves two big bills in wartime shipping plan
The House passed by 211 to 161 the Alexander ship purchase to form a shipping board and a 5 million dollar government corporation to build and operate ships under the American flag. The Hay-Chamberlain army bill sailed through 349 to 25, heading to the president for signature. leaders Mann and Republicans opposed, calling for 230,940 men.
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Washington, D.C
Alexander Ship Purchase
Howse
Hay-Chamnberlain Army
House
Mann
American Troops Move Northward Amid Mexican Reports
Reports from El Paso and Chihuahua indicate Francisco Villa operates south of Parral under an assumed name while Gen Jacinto Trevino arrives to lead efforts to remove bandit threats in Chihuahua and Coahuila. Carranza commander General Gavira says large bodies of American troops pass Casas Grandes on their way north. Washington confirms a terse war department note on a Mexican merger report.
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Morse dies. heir to Rutledge millions named
Chippewa Falls Wisconsin May 20 C B Morse seventy seven year old jeweler dies today. He was brother in law of the late Edward Kinledge and his remains will go to Reinir Wisconsin for interment in the Rotedze natseleum. A son Frank and daughter Kelle Morse survive him as heirs to the Rutledge millions.
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C. B. Morse
Edward Kinledge
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Frank
Kelle Morse
Rutledge
New Hatley State Bank Receives Charter Approval
The state banking commission on May 20 issued a charter for the Halley State Bank of Halley Marathon County to engage in banking business. The institution is capitalized at 10.
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Veteran La Crosse fire chief Nathan Bradfield dies at 61
Nathan Bradfield longtime La Crosse Fire Department chief since 1900 and member since 1883 died today in Wisconsin at age sixty one. He led the department through decades of service and held a place in local firefighting history.
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Nathan Bradfield
la Crosse Firs
Teday
War Briefs From Verdun To Ypres Front
Allied and German forces faced limited actions on the Western Front with a German thrust near Ypres and canal crossings repelled by French forces. Air and sea raids occurred along the British coast and at Dunkirk and Beruges, causing casualties and damage. Turkish reports note little significant fighting on Caucasus and Mesopotamian fronts.
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Jurors Chosen in Orpet Trial at Waukegan Court
One third of jurors for William H. Orpet murder trial selected. Len Barthel G A Thompson H F King and T W Willoughby sworn in. Court adjourned for the day as jury selection continued amid family illness and courtroom tensions.
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Veniremen Called as Trial Opens and Jury Pool Grows
Court opened today leaving veniremen waiting while three jurors were in the box. To date two hundred seventy three veniremen have been examined. Navigation on the upper Mississippi between Muck Island and St Paul will open tomorrow with postlights lit to guide night travelers.
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Hawaii Volcanoes Active With Eruptions at Mauna Loa and Kilauea
Volcanic activity increased in Hawaii as Mauna Loa and Kilauea erupt with lava fountains and steam clouds reaching high altitudes. No damage or alarm reported, but observers witnessed a dramatic display visible for miles.
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Brown County Stands Pat on Highway Bond Issue
Brown county supervisors refused to rescind actions connected with bonds for eighty five miles of concrete highway. By 19 to 16 vote the board rejected a motion to reopen proceedings. The county may test highway law to issue bonds for the project. Separately the board, by 18 to 1, voted not to appropriate 1,000 for a county agricultural representative, the third defeat on this item.
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Modern Woodmen Seek Set Aside of Libel Verdict
In La Crosse Wisconsin counsel for the Modern Woodmen head camp will ask Judge Higbee in circuit court next Saturday to set aside the libel verdict awarding Alfred Leslie Morse $19.50. If refused they will move for a new trial and then appeal to the supreme court.
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Alfred Leslie Morse
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Su|prime
Fond du Lac Athlete William Reintz Dies After Illness
Fond du Lac Wisconsin May 20 William C Reintz president of the Fond du Lac Malt and Grain Company and noted amateur athlete died Friday night after four years illness He had owned and managed the Fond du Lac Evate league team and was a prominent sportsman.
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JATPIN BURGLAR SENTENCED IN MILWAUKEE CASE
James Edward O'Neill known as Jimmis the hat pin burglar was sentenced to three years at Waupun by Judge Backus. Alma O'Neill wife’s case on concealing stolen property was held open. Milwaukee May 29 AP report.
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Milwaukee
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Jimmis
Waupun
Backus
Alma
Ten Years for Lynch Imprisonment in Ireland Case
A report to the American consular office states Jeremiah Lynch has been sentenced to ten years imprisonment for complicity in rebellion in Ireland. The general commanding the home defenses reports no confirmation received yet.
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Official ban on malt liquor at state fair
MadisonWis May The s table manufactured by the Brewing company Milwaukee is said to be a non intoxicating Malt liquor and is prohibited at the state fair if it is made from malt according to an opinion of Attorney General Owen to Oliver Remey of the fair board.
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Oliver Remey
Don’t Rock Baby to Sleep Warns School Official
Milwaukee May 30. Supi of Schools JLC Petter says rocking a baby to sleep and feeding at irregular hours paves the way to nervous restlessness and constant fussing as discussed at the Baby Week exhibit.
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Doctor left 425000 dollars in estate claims
Associated Press notes Ashwapkee Wisconsin reports the late Dr Lewis Sherman a noted homeopathic author and drug manufacturer left an estate valued at four hundred twenty five thousand five dollars in his will.
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Ashwapkee
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Jaza
Lewis Sherman
Oshkosh Sunday School Convention Opens
The index lists a Sunday School Convention and related events at Oshkosh including a playground conference and church offerings. Notable items include a choir performance and an oratorio, with several social news notes and a Bachler trial proceeding.
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Amerager
The Great Convention Ambitions for Wisconsin Readers
The Northwestern previews the June 7 Republican convention in Chicago with full AP and UPI wire coverage. A Wisconsin writer and local desk will provide briefs, plus a syndicated feature by a renowned author. Readers urged to place advance orders as returns are abolished and delivery remains rapid.
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Pure Americanism Is Plea Of President At Mecklenburg Day
President Wilson addressed over 160000 in Charlotte on the Mecklenburg declaration anniversary. He urged untainted Americanism and world leadership, reviewing a large parade with governors present and praise for national ideals.
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Notable Athletes and Socialite Return to Oshkosh
The passage notes a man named Derksen, son of Mr and Mrs Herman Derksen of Oshkosh, plans to reside at the Cummings flat building on Washington street after travels west ending in Oshkosh around June. He is a crack tennis player and involved in athletics and several social and lodge organizations.
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Oshkosh Seeks Community Help For Playground Plan
Oshkosh officials and civic groups met with Charles Frederick Weller of Chicago to discuss a proposed playground and recreation program. The group planned further conferences with the school and park boards and Union Church, aiming to organize field service with support from the national association. Weller outlined summer and winter activities and urged community leaders to form a local recreation structure.
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MARRIAGE EXPECTED IN CALIFORNIA FOR LOCAL PAIR
Telegrams confirm Erast Derksen of Oshkosh to wed Alice Williams of Downer in California. The ceremony was planned for this afternoon at the bride’s parents home, with attendees reporting a quiet family wedding.
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Gshkosh
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Armory for La Crosse Sealed as New Plans Emerge
In La Crosse the Armory project enters a revised phase as officials outline security and staging needs. Evans Forter, commander of the First, notes ongoing work and anticipated coordination with local authorities.
Germans plan big offensive on Belgian front with Calais objective
London reports indicate a major German push toward Belgium with troops and heavy artillery massed along the front. Air activity increases as scouts monitor Calais and the Belgian corridor, while Austrian operations threaten Vicenza as Italy fights back in the Alpine sector.
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White Woman Weds Chinese in Local Ceremony
A 38 year old Winnipeg area woman married a Chinese immigrant last evening in a simple ceremony officiated by a justice of the peace. The bride, Mrs Rezne Ridenour aged 33, and the groom reportedly planned the union amid social taboos and family expectations.
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