Odd Fellows Home to Add Sleeping Quarters in Green Bay
Fond du Lac May 22 The Odd Fellows home committee announced plans to build a new wing at Green Bay to supply additional sleeping rooms as inmate numbers rise There are forty five to fifty residents and applications from other lodges state wide will be processed after completion Architects have prepared plans and specifications for the addition.
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Fond du Lac
Wis
Odd Fellows
Green Bay
James WF
Janesville
H. BE
Manuel
Oshkosh
J. W. Watson
A. Hwi
Two Men Asphyxiated in Minneapolis Fire
Two men perished in a cheap lodging house blaze at 440 Hennepin Avenue at nine o clock this morning. Both victims were strangers. one registered as Frank Green, the other only as Fox.
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Associated Press
Minneapolis
Minn
Hennepin Avenue
Nine O Oclock
Frank Green
Fox
East St. Louis
Maxwell and Crock and
Sparks Brothers
National Stockyards
Train Collides With Washout Near Columbia Tennessee
A Louisville and Nashville passenger train struck a washout near Columbia Tennessee today. A trestle gave way under three Pullman sleepers and the cars hung over a creek edge. Eight or ten passengers were slightly injured, with no fatalities reported. The front portion of the train crossed the trestle and bridge safely.
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Associated Press
Louisville
Nashville
Columbia
Tenn
MRS LIVERMORE DEAD Aged reformer and writer dies
Mary Ashton Livermore born in Boston December 1 1820 or 21 led suffrage and temperance work. She edited The Agitator The Woman's Journal and headed Massachusetts Woman Suffrage Association. Civil War Sanitary Commission work and prolific author. Also notable obituary items for Joseph Gonzales revolutionary figure and John Stewart Crossy famed actor and playwright.
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Mnelutis
Mary Ashton Livermore
Boston
Yamothy Rice
He DD PL Liversine
Chicagd
Livermore
Eistor
Travis Woman's Suffrage Association
Agitator
Josten
Woman's Journal
Womans Suffrage
United States Sanitary Commission
Country
Scotland
Aisu
Indictments Quashed After Guilty Plea in Postal Conspiracy
W Machen pleads guilty in a DC conspiracy case alongside W G Crawford and George J Lorenz. He receives a two year sentence in Moundsville WV, to start after a related conviction. Remaining indictments are to be quashed. District Attorney opposed severance. Lorenz to face separate trial.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
W. Machen
Post Office Department
W. G. Crawford
George J. Lorenz
Moundsville
W. Va
Tral
Justice Wright
Criminal Court Number One
District of Columbia
Machen
Lorenz
Diller B
Samuel Groff
Crawford
Seravntely
Calmed by Balfour at Commons amid censure debate
In the Commons on May 23 Premier Balfour calmed MPs by proposing a day for debate on the ministers vote of censure over colonial conference remarks and pledged the discussion would proceed with decency and fair play.
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Associated Press
Lension
House of Camimona
Balfour
Condition of Empress Amid Rest and Palace Closure
Weisbaden May 23 The square before the palace is closed to traffic to allow the injured empress to rest. Physicians report her temperature and pulse normal despite sensational reports. Secretary Taft maintained a discreet conduct during presidential absence.
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Preas
Weisbaden
Taft
Pennsylvania
Avenu & Cas
Weaver Declares War Over City Gas Lease Conflict
Philadelphia May 28 Director of Public Works Wostello and Director of Public Safety Smyth resign. Mayor Wu vows to veto council lease of city gas works to United Gas Improvement. Political storm grows as reformers rally and prepar e for clash with Republican organization.
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Associated Press
Mestello
Smyth
United Gas Improvement Company
LOR
Kind to Bigelow in Milwaukee Area Summer Offer
Dr and Mrs Nelson T Hurst offer their Oconomonuc country home to Mr and Mrs Flogsigcisn for part of summer. Mr Bigelow will decide if he accepts. If accepted, private property limits will hinder shadows previously on public front area by Gordon Bigelow. Francia Bloodgood Jr buys two of Bigelow horses exempt under bankruptcy for about $1000 to relieve maintenance costs.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Nelson T. Hurst
Oconomonuc
Flogsigcisn
Gordon Bigelow
Mr. Bigelow
Francia Bloodgood Jr
Davis Is Examined In Bowen Loomis Case
Associated Press reports Richard Harding Davis was examined by Secretary Taf in Washington on May 22. Davis, the last of three New York witnesses, had been in Venezuela last winter and heard hotel and club stories about the American legation and the asphalt company. The secretary said the testimony added no light to the case.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Richard Harding Davis
New York
Taf
Bowen-Loomis
Davis
Venezuela
American Legation
Asphalt Company
Taft Named Temporary Chairman at Ohio GOP Meeting
In Columbiana Ohio on May 23 the Republican state convention will convene with Secretary of War Taft as temporary chairman. Governor Terrick slated for renomination by acclaim. The tariff plank of the platform remains in abeyance until Taft arrives.
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Associated Press
Columbica
Ohio
Taft
Tierrick
Scrub Woman's Luck In Europe Fortune At Hand
In Milwaukee May a 82 Ogden avenue widow Mrs Mary Hols a city scrub woman will leave for Austria where a small fortune awaits her a share of her father's estate. She has lived in Milwaukee for years earning $0 per month. No other relatives are listed.
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Mlwaukee
Wis
Europe
Mary Hols
Ogden Avenue
Hols
Mulwaukee
Austria
Hina
Kereen Louis
Milwaukee
Hearing on Interstate Commerce Committee Closes
The Senate Interstate Commerce Committee, after weeks of inquiry, decides to end the hearing this morning. Chairman Hingson, L. C., and Maat 2 led the investigation into the Ube matter, with officials stating the session will conclude without further public testimony.
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Associated Prose
Hingson
L. C
Senate Committee On Interstate Commmerce
Ube
Cpsrau
Neenah High School Graduation Plans Announced
Neenah high school will graduate its twenty seventh class June 4 at the Pred Church with Rev J Marquis officiating and diplomas awarded June 7 at the Neenah auditorium. Valedictorian Melinda Opperman and salutatorian Newbert lead the class with a gold and white scheme and marguerite tower.
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Spesal
Neenah High School
Rev. J. Marquis
Orlock
Jo. MM. Beeman
Neenah
Wassex
Matile Ft
Dante Munda Opperman
Nesda K. Stabard
Clarence Clarkson
Ben Kramer
Anna Vogt
Elmira Dunn
Kirk Parmneuter
Emma Schimph
Kate Clausen
Harry Bish
George Woodworth
George Pelion
Lucy Lansing
Beatrice Sewbert
Melioda Opperman
Regrrice Nuwhbert
Emra Dunn
Plass Enfident
Flis
Marguerite
Becn
Atria
Hey.pin
Glee
Newbert
Yilmura Dunn
Senate
Kirk Paruenter
Harry Bishop
Emma Sumimph
George Lion
Matthe Dunn
van Buren
Nellie Hubbard
Melinda Opperman
Prin
EBM
Beeman
Asno
Brown
Milwauk
Oshkosh
Ain
Fred Blonk
Elm Street
Blonk
Germany
Ists
Proehike
Ziemann & Mager
Koevisch
WY. T. Ward
Tan McDermott
Grand Forks
N. D
Ilness
Governor in White House Parodies Heard in Assembly
A Wisconsin legislative quartet performed parodies in the assembly chamber after the session. The sketches mocked monks and chants including a version of the Lord's Prayer. The skits hinted that Governor La Follette might someday be president in the White House and mentioned Chief Clerk Marsh becoming secretary of state.
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Madison
Wis
Assembly
Marsh
Hay Is a New Man Says Groedel
Germany new medical bulletin reports Secretary Hay shows complete recovery from heart condition. Professor Groedel declares the ailment vanished and praises Hay as a renewed man. Hay intends to return to work with vigor and plans active public life ahead.
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Germany
Hay
Groedel
Associated Press
Wisconsin Assembly Debates Tax Bills and Vetoes
Wisconsin lawmakers consider mortgage tax measures affecting mortgagors and creditors. The house discusses taxation on mortgages, supports or rebuts proposals, and votes on related amendments while governor La Follette vetoes four bills including Milwaukee district court fees and road tax changes. Debate continues on suffrage for naturalized citizens and timetable for constitutional amendments.
Langdon Made the Loans at Merchants Trust Company
New York May Douglas Tobin named receiver of Merchants Trust company. Statement by Samuel Watermyer points to loans as cause of trouble. State Bank examiner Judson Seger asserts responsibility belongs with proper party. Loans allegedly not made under Edwin Hawley but during Edwin Teangdon’s administration. Langdon headed the bank until 1902, succeeded by Hawley, who resigned in 1904.
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Associated Press
New York
Douglas Tobinson
Merchants’ Trust Company
Roosevelt
Samuel Watermyer
State Bank
Judson Seger
Mr. Phillips
Edwin Teangdon
Mr. Langdon
Merchants Trust Company
Edwin Hawley
Lewin and Clark fair to run day and night June 1
Associated Press from Portland Oregon reports efforts to complete Lewin and Clark fair facilities. Care centers and builders will work continuously day and night starting June 1 to avoid unfinished openings on the fair's first day.
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Associated Press
Portland
Ore
A Statement By This Man Causes Uproar in Commons
A heated Commons session followed a controversial statement by a senior figure. The debate highlighted tensions within Balfour's regime and concerns about its stability amid retirements and public pressure.
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Commons
Hope Abandoned as UHV Sailor Dies at Sea
May 23 reports from off St Pierre in the Great North Atlantic Gulf describe the abandonment of a three masted vessel and the loss of 128 fishermen from New Poundhand. Families of missing sailors mourn as authorities search for survivors and confirm the tragedy at sea.
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UHV
Vai
France
St. Pierre
Miaucla
New
Family romance surfaces in will contest case
A long, unclear narrative describes a Milwaukee area will dispute dating back to 1885. It centers on Miss Lantana Behan dela and other relatives, with claims of estate increments, life interests, and disputed executors. Milwaukee Trust Co. named administrator after objections by two children.
PRESSING JAP CENTER NEARS RENEWED FIGHTING
May 3 dispatches from St Petersburg say Russian General Linevitch presses the Japanese center near the railway and Mandarin road while Field Marshal Oyama may be testing strength. A front report dated May 21 notes Russian forces approaching Shahotse and skirmishing near Changtuo and Armagan as May 17 20 actions unfold.
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St. Petersburg
Lineviteh
Mandarin Road
Oyama
Linevitch
Eoal
Shahotse
Prince Trouhetskoy
Changtufp
Prince May MM
Armagan
Kinehvantso
Government vs General Teiper case testimony renamed
In Milwaukee on May 23 the testimony phase in the government versus General Teiper company was renamed. Government counsel sought details from Secretary Alexander about sales and dividends, but company officials refused to answer on advice of their counsel.
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Associated Press
Milwaukee
Wis
General Teiper Company
Alexander
Compan
Teller Missing At Arkansas National Bank
Associated Press dispatch from Hot Springs Arkansas reports Wesley G Parker longtime teller at Arkansas National Bank missing since last Tuesday with accounts showing a $10 000 shortage. Local authorities investigate and seek leads.
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iRy
Associated Press
Hot Springs
Ark
Wesley G. Parker
Arkansas National Bank
Strike disrupts Chicago freight as lumber shows loom
Reported national strike actions reach Chicago with wagoners and express drivers at odds over rehiring. Rail and lumber firms seek peace talks while officials plan potential action to end the walkout. Representatives from railway express meet but leave without concessions. Labor leader Barry and others press for resolutions as industria groups push for a prompt settlement.
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Chicago
Benen
Evenng Je
Nasore
Express
Railway Express
J. B. Barry
Express Drivers’ Union
Barry
Express Company
es _cess comaMnnes
Ton
Cltl Shin
Wood Industries
Eam
Uas
Lipon
Une Express
Ralph M. Basics
Honal
Chicugay
Siberia Trade Report Targets British Traders In Market Shift
London May 23 The board of trade releases a report by Special Commissioner H Cooke on Siberia trade. He notes British traders lose ground as Americans Danes and Germans enter rich new fields. New Russian immigrants in Siberia supply London market with butter while Americans prefer Milwaukee or Chicago machines.
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Associated Press
London
Board of Trade Today
H. Cooke
Siberia
Mr. Cooke
Russia
Sberia
Milwauskee
Chicago
Robert Bowen Injured In Home Rollers Accident
Robert Bowen elder son of Franklin Bowen of 49 Washington street was taken to German American hospital at noon with four fingers on his left hand badly crushed while operating a rolling court at his home. Initial fears of amputation were dispelled after examination by Dr B C Gibson. Bowen captains the high school track team and is regarded as a crack athlete.
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Robert Bowen
Franklin Bowen
Washington Street
Ifo
B. C Gibson
Bowen
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