Home Rule Approves in Commons Third Reading Vote
In London the House of Commons passed the Irish Home Rule bill by a large majority after a dramatic debate. Prime Minister Asquith outlined an amending bill while Leader of the Opposition Andrew Bonar Law urged restraint, and Ulster poll plans were described as part of the phased implementation.
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House of Commons
Asquith
Law
Keat
Slasterman
Lancaster
Countis
Eilhse Yieniy Eerl
Jordy
God
House of Cammions
House of Lords
Wunton
C.F. G. Masterman
Duchy of Lancaster
Impswich
James Lewthirr
Andrew Bonar Law
Uster
Ulster
President Wilson Invited to Governor's Conference
Secretary Riley of the governor's conference sent a letter inviting President Wilson to attend the annual June conference in Madison or send an official representative. Wilson, a former governor and member of the conference, was considered a likely attendee in past meetings. Last year he sent Franklin K. Lane as representative.
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Northwestern
Madison
Wis
Myles C. Riley
Wilson
Franklin K. Lane
Colorado Springs
Auto crashes kill two children near Burlington Iowa
Two children of Fred Luetger were killed and other family members slightly injured when their automobile struck a horse and buggy on the outskirts of Burlington last evening. The horse was thrown into the tonneau and the impact caused fatal injuries to the children.
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Associated Press
Burlington
Fred Luetger
Steamer Royal Edward Strikes Iceberg in Dense Fog
The Royal Edward of the Canadian Northern Steamship line collided with a very large iceberg 116 miles east of Cape Race while en route from Montreal to Avonmouth. Damage twisted the stem but not serious, and the ship must dock for revival in England. 83 passengers aboard include 57 first class, 221 second, and 187 third.
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Associated Press
London
Canadian Northern Steamship Company
Cape Race
Montreal
Avonmouth
England
Quebec
St. Lawrence
Ffty-Sevn Frst
Reilly Introduces Bill to Regulate Telegraph Rates
Washington May 25 Congressmen M K Reilly of Wisconsin introduces an amendment to the interstate commerce act to require telegraph and telephone firms to file tariffs with the ICC. He argues the move aligns with Wisconsin public utilities law and gives the commission power to regulate interstate charges and value company properties. He rejects government ownership but favors stronger regulation of public utilities.
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Washington, D.C
M. K. Reilly
Wisconsin
Reilly
Fellly
Interstate Commerce Commission
Commission
Women in London rally amid shouts of shoot the king
A London meeting of the militant Women’s Social and Political Union sparked loud protests with shouts of shoot the king. Sylvia Pankhurst and fifteen followers were chained and then led to police action at Victoria Park, as a large crowd clashed with suffragists and police across the city.
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London
Women's Social and Political Union
King George
Sylvia Pankhurst
East End
Pankhurst
Canningtown
Victoria Park
Park
Miss Pankhurst
Sylvia
Fteen
Antis
Hampstead Heath
Carranza Orders Release of Spaniard Agent Held at Monterey
Washington May 25 General Carranza ordered the release of an agent for Joaquin Armendaiz a wealthy Spaniard held by constitutionalists at Monterey to draw a draft for 312 40 on Armendaiz now in the United States The state department acted at the Spanish ambassador request The French embassy asked protection for the Mexican national bank at Durango and warned of threats to confiscate coin and bullion The embassy urged American consular intercession Contact details link to Huerta and Carreta Pena reports of a 2000 strong landing at Vera Cruz Punta Barcag is named
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Washington, D. C
Carranza
Joaquin Armendaiz
Monterey
Armen‘4aiz
United States
State Department
Durango
Band S
Mexico City
Duranza
Huerta
Vera Cruz
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Careta Pena
Punta Barcag
Navy Commander Seeks Absolute Divorce in Racine Case
William Brotherton of Racine a United States Navy commander seeks an absolute decree of divorce after a five year separation agreed to avoid sensational divorce actions. Mary Louise Brotherton opposes the suit asking dismissal and urges affirmation of the separation contract and that he pay her 123 dollars monthly and 1274 dollars allegedly overdue.
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United States Navy
Racine
Wis
William
Brotherton
Mary Louise Brotherton
Mediation Advances in Mexico Oil Dispute Progress Report
Niagara Falls Ont May 25 mediation progress reported as most satisfactory. Land question framing discussed with growing good will between American and Mexican delegates. Britain US and Netherlands to repudiate Tampico oil property seizures amid military operations. Americans suffer most as wells changed hands. French appeal for aid prompts Annapolis to move to Yaqui River. Carranza orders ships at Tampico to carry clearances. Villa remains at Torreon.
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Washington, D. C
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Cecil Spring-Rice
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Torreon
Malt rates suspended by Interstate Commerce Commission
The Interstate Commerce Commission issued an order suspending a proposed four cent per carload increase on malt freight from Chicago Wisconsin and Missouri to Texas. The commission found carriers failed to justify the 10 round trip rate hike.
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Northwestern
Washington, D. C
Interstate Commerce Commission
Chicago
Wisconsin
Missouri
Texas
F. WW. C
Wisconsin issues 40000 motor licenses sellments and funds
Wisconsin Secretary of State Donald reports 40 000 automobile licenses issued this year with an average vehicle value of 1 200 each totaling about 50 million dollars. Revenue from license plates and dealer tags nears 230 000 dollars with 75 percent to counties and 25 percent to the state highway fund after expenses. Dr J A Carhart of San Antonio is to receive a medal for inventing the horseless carriage entrust movement begun by Secretary Donald.
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Wis
Wisconsin
J. A. Carhart
San Antonio
Exas
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Carhart
Racine
Oshkoshtern
Supreme Court Denies Titanic Damages Claims
The Supreme Court rules that claimants for loss of life and baggage in the Titanic disaster cannot recover beyond salvage value and paid freight and passage. Justice Holmes delivers the opinion with Justice McKenna dissenting. The decision limits lawsuits in the United States. outcomes in other nations remain unaffected.
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Supreme Court
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Titanfe Ig Limited
United States
Justice Holmes
McKenna
New York
Post will leaves major share to widow and daughter
The will of Charles W Post of Battle Creek Michigan who died in Santa Barbara California May 9 provides most of his estate to widow Leila Post and daughter Marjorie Pose Close. Personal property valued about 19.4 million with executors named including Carrell L Post Marshall K Wowe and others. Executor bond set at 2.304 million.
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Washington, D. C
Charles W Post
Battle Creek
Mich
Santa Barbara
Cal
Lelia
Marjorie Pose
Carrell L Post
Marshall K. Wowe
Henry ¢. Hawi
Harry E. Burt
Samuel J. Small
Edward J Branson
Frank C. Grandin
Arthur E. Willams
Kere
Legislative and Vice Committee to Meet in Madison
Madison Wis May 26 The Legislative and vice committee will hold a meeting in Madison Wednesday at 2 PM to decide on its future program An open hearing in Milwaukee seems practically certain and another Madison hearing is a strong possibility
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Northwestern
Madison
Wis
Legislative and Vice Committee
Milwaukee
Petras Indicted in St Nicholas Cemetery Murder
Tony Petras, 22, former sweetheart of Theresa Hollander who was killed at St Nicholas cemetery on February 16, was indicted by the Kane county grand jury. No witness saw or heard the crime. Petras had been free on 10 000 bail secured largely by his fiancée. He pleaded innocence as the grand jury convened and will face immediate trial after surrender by counsel. Police traced a knife found near the grave to A C Mathews, where Petras once boarded.
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Associated Press
Aurora
Wil
Tony Petras
Theresa Hollander
St. Nicholas Cemetery
Kane County
Grand Jam
Petras
Texas
Petuis
Misa Hollander
A. C. Mathews
Petran
Mathews
Rand
Minimum minister salaries set by Presbyterian assembly
The General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the United States adopted a minimum salary of one thousand dollars for ministers, aiming to provide comfort in retirement. A plan to create a central church in small communities was referred for future report. Rev. Aquilla Webb resigned as vice moderator and Rev. George W. Bailey was appointed in his place.
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Associated Pross
Chicago
General Assembly
Presbyterian Church
United States
Murdock McLeod
Aquilla Webb
Louisville
George W. Bailey
Synod of
Pennsylvania
Maitland Alexander
State Board to Elect Officials for Institutions
Eleven superintendents, along with stewards and matrons of the state charitable and penal institutions, will be elected by the state board of control at its June 2 meeting in Madison Wisconsin. The action sets new appointments for the institutions under state oversight.
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Madison
Wis
State Board of Control
British government declines Panama Pacific exposition
London May 353 The British government decided not to participate in the Panama Pacific exposition at San Francisco, contrary to the hopes of Premier Asquith and a recent deputation.
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Prem
London
Asquith
Todeg
San Franciaco
Roosevelt to Meet Wilson and Progressive Leaders Tomorrow
Washington reports Colonel Roosevelt will visit the White House tomorrow afternoon to confer with President Wilson and to meet Progressive leaders in Congress. The talks aim to gauge Washington developments and plan the early campaign strategy.
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Roosevelt
MR. Wilson
Congress
Cavalry Quells Mine Camp Disturbance Near Weston
U S cavalry was called out at Trinidad Colorado to quell a disturbance near Weston a mining camp twenty five miles away. Four wandering attackers clashed with miners from nearby camps and rocks and a club were used. Six men were turned over to peace officers. Colonel Lockett reported the region otherwise quiet.
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Trinidad
Colo
Colorado
Tnited States Cavalry
Weaton
Weston
Lockett
Music of Excellence at First Congregational Church
Sunday service at the First Congregational Church featured excellent music despite smaller attendance due to bad weather. Organ numbers, a soprano solo, a contralto selection, and a Vaughan/Chadwick anthem highlighted the program alongside a petit offertory duet. The preacher, Rev. Harry Foster Burns, delivered Life's Light and Shadow noting faith as enduring amid life’s contrasts.
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Clarence E. Shepard
Wagner
Niws
Gretchen Melheann
Harker
Helga
Tyee
Mungster
Chadwick
Rousseau
Harry Foster Burns
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Autos Sought to Transport Veterans for Memorial Day
George W. Briggs, chairman of the Memorial Day transportation committee, reports only about seventeen automobile owners have replied to requests to lend cars for transporting veterans from the high school to Riverside Cemetery. Last year about thirty five cars were donated, ensuring space for all soldiers. Briggs urges remaining invitees to respond and warns he will follow up in person if post cards are not returned.
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Veterana
George W. Br Gax
Riverside Cemetery
Mr. Briggs
Blaze Destroys Abandoned Street Car Refuge Site
A Saturday night fire in an abandoned Ninth Street street car between South Main and Gould Manufacturing. The derelict car, stripped for junk, held hay and was likely used as tramp refuge. the blaze did not threaten nearby buildings and damaged only the old car itself.
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Caryn
Trmpy
Theaire
South Main
Gould Manufacturing Company
Tt Ie
Gould
Storm Forecast From Oshkosh Observed Conditions
Weather notes from Oshkosh report an approaching electrical storm forecast for around 4 p m or later. A observer said barometer readings suggested a low area moving from the northwest with strong southwest winds and threatening clouds. Despite yesterday’s heavy rain the sun and wind dried streets and blew dust and dirt into the air.
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Oshkosh
El Mocho Disappears as Venezuelan Leader Plans Revolution
Gen. Jose Manuel Hernandez known as El Mocho vanished from Port of Spain and is believed to have headed to Venezuela. The Liberal leader urged armed action against President Juan Vicente Gomez who sought re election. Observers expect major developments soon.
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Jose Manuel Hernandez
Port of Spain
Trinidad
Jose Manual Hernandez
EL Mocho
Venezuela
Hernandes I
Juan Vincente Gomez
Hernandez
National Liberal Party
Veuezuelan Waters
Congress Deliberates Adjourning Amid Wilson Program
Washington May 25 Members of both chambers weigh when to adjourn as Wilsons program faces long Senate debate. The Senate resists hurry on key bills such as the currency act trust legislation and the interstate commerce measures. Critics warn Wilson may press hard to pass bills before adjournment despite Senate delays.
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E. E. Browne
Wisconsin
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Wison
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Washington
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