Two-Cent Rate Law Declared Invalid by Pennsylvania Court
Philadelphia judges Wilson and Audenreidh rule the two-cent railway fare act unconstitutional. The decision holds the law infringes state and federal constitutions, blocks enforcement against Pennsylvania Railway, and may be appealed to the state supreme court as railroads challenge the law as beyond legislative power and harmful to interstate commerce.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Wilson
Audenreidh
Common Pleas Court
State Supreme Court
Pennsylvania
Reading
The
McCrea
Pennsylvania Railway
Pennsylvania Railway Company
Congress
United States
API
Gureviene
Gerton
Perneriiana
Pernerie Tialear Company
Pacecrrerae
Jury Not Complete In Local Hearing Stalled By Storm
Jurors could not reach a verdict as a weather storm delayed proceedings. The panel continued efforts Wednesday, with one defendant facing a pending outcome. Court officials urged patience as the session faced continued weather disruptions.
Walked into river at Cherry street in Green Bay
Milwaukee dispatch reports Ed Butterfield, 45, walked into the Fox river at the foot of Cherry street near one o'clock this morning, mistaking a bridge there for land. A Green Bay Transportation steamer passenger alerted rescuers, and R. J. Cond and Fred Danz saved him after a strenuous effort.
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Northwestern
Milwaukee
Wis
A_ News
Green Bay
Ed Butterfeld
Fox River
Cherry Street
Green Bay Transportation Company
R. J. Cond
Fred Danz
Butterfield
Change of Tactics in Minnesota Rate Fight
In St Paul hearing Judge Lochren rejected railroad demand to amend petition arguing state authority ends within state lines. Lawyer E R Robert sought to challenge two cent passenger rate and reduced freight rate as beyond state power. Court granted amendment alleging confiscation, signaling shift to contest commodity rates.
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Associated Press
St. Paul, Minn
Lochren
United States District Court
Robert
Northern Pacific Railway Company
Jeave
Minnesota
Congress
BALAGS TREATY NEAR WITH JAPAN SAYS DIPLOMATS
Washington officials say a stringent exclusion treaty between the United States and Japan is nearer realization than expected. The Vancouver incident last Saturday is viewed as indirectly aiding talks between the State Department and the Japanese ambassador. Officials deplore violations of Japanese treaty rights but see potential leverage to draft a treaty excluding incoming Japanese coolies rather than rely on loose undertakings and passports.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
America
Japan
Vancouver
State Department
United States
Oil Trust Seeks Writ to Stay Fine
Standard Oil of Indiana asked the U S circuit court for a writ of supersedeas to block federal collection of a 2949 000 fine. Judge Grosscup heard both sides arguments and did not rule. Government urged bond as large as the fine. defense pushed for 1 000 000. Judge Grosscup said bond should equal at least the total value of Standard Oil of Indiana.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Standard Oil Company of
Indiana
United States Circuit Court
United States
Landis
Grosscup
Grecacup
Copany
Postmasters Meet as Wisconsin Convention Opens
The Wisconsin postmasters convention opened this morning with remarks by fSorcist to The Warkieestec Milzavker. Ba jeon delivered a speech praising newspaper publishers and warning against department interference. He predicted efforts to demand ten percent return on undelivered copies and called for carriers to pay postage charges.
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Wir
Bajeon
Vera
Wade
Conerees
Drvan
Standard Oil suits delayed as records sought
New York September 16 testimony in the Missouri suit to dissolve Standard Oil and its subsidiaries was adjourned to September 17 with consent of Frank Kellogg. Milburn said case prep was incomplete and demanded production of company books. Kellogg noted the government reserves the right to demand the books. action to proceed September 11. Prosecutors have issued subpoenas for major records, aiming to prove illegality and liquidation. Kellogg did not confirm witness calls, including John D Rockefeller.
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New York
John G. Milburn
Missouri
Standard of Company
Frank B. Kellogg
Kellogg
Ferris
Milburn
Countzel
Oi Company
Standard’s Corporation
United States Court
John D. Hockefeler
Double Track Franchise Considered by City Committee
Monday evening the railroad committee and city officials debated granting Winnebago Traction a franchise to build a double track on High street from Main to West Algoma. Some urged compensation. others agreed to draft provisions with a blank for the amount. A follow up meeting is set for Friday to refine the ordinance for next Tuesday's council session.
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Common Council
Winnebago Traction Company
High Street
Main Street
West Algoma Street
William Fenrich
M. T. Battis
F.C. Joslyn
D. C. Pinkerton
Ard
Buel T. Davis
William McDonald
E. S. Richmond
Henry Hagene
Robert Redford
Joseph Kloeckner
W. C. Cowling
John Banderob
John P. Steler
Jay Lett
Twelfth Ward
Two Drown at Kenosha
Milwaukee Wis Sept 19 A Wisconsin special from Kenosha says two men drowned and seven others all from Milwaukee were rescued from death when the sand sucker H A Root owned by three Milwaukee men turned toward the river early today. A leak is supposed to have been the cause of the disaster Captain Mooney of Milwaukee said. The dead August Miller a thirty five year old derrickman Milwaukee John Ketley seven ent derrickman. The rescued Jahnsfoonrr injured Willard Fiegger chief engineer Zute saved by age Robert Ryder a deck hand and Willan Huekerman derrick bosier Frank Waukesh connected out of berth by lifesaver The same others said to total rose TL us worth probably 8204 with me insurance Most of the men were locked like Tate in their berths and any escape is a miracle.
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Associated Press
Milwaukee
Wis
Wisconsin
Kenosha
Derrickman
Tingle
John Ketley
Awentrseven
Fingi
Jahnsfoonrr
Fatadis
R. Fiegker
Ergtese
Bae
Zute
Robert Ryder
Teck Hand
Saa Retere
Willan Hueckman
Derick Bosier
Frank Waukech
Ufesavere
Tate
Highwayman in the Toils and Trial Report
A hazy report outlines a highwayman in custody as authorities pursue a case. Details on charges and proceedings are unclear, but the narrative centers on law enforcement actions and the suspect's status. Named officials and locations are obscured by the unreadable text, leaving the core event a crime arrest and pending trial.
Woman on the Jury in Kane County Damage Suit
A Kane County circuit court jury, including the county's only woman practitioner, heard Rudolph Brudinak of Chicago sue N K Fairbanks Canning Co. for damages after losing an arm. Judge Willig presided. After a brief trial, the jury awarded $1275, paid immediately following the verdict.
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Gy Associaten Press
Chicago
The
Tribune
Aurora
Kane County
Rudolph Brudinak
N.K. Fairbanks Canning Company
Willig
Ilinois
Uinusual
Purga tory cave near Worcester attracts scientists
From Worcester Massachusetts on September 10 associate reports a cave near the city drawing scientific interest as explorers fail to penetrate past the entrative ice bound barrier. Miss Annie Peck plans to attempt the depths of the cavern where an unexplored subterranean lake lies at the bottom.
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Prev
Worcester
Masa
Purgatory
New England
Mid
Lida &. Thompson
Boston
Annie Peck
Mrs Malin Released After Preliminary Hearing
La Crosse Wisconsin August 2 Victim Carl Behmidt died from carbolic paste near Genoa The state charged Mrs Mary Malin with administering poison to kill her brother in law at the Moln home in La Crosse The judge ruled there is not sufficient evidence to bind over the woman for trial.
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Associated Mess
la Crosse
Wig
Mary Malins
Postcome
Wirejusa
Carl Behmidt
Wedding of Greek Tonic Bride in New York
A fragmentary account describes a wedding in New York of a bride from an American Greek background. The ceremony showed a purple and white theme with jeweled sandals and a noteworthy bride’s attire. The text notes guests and the hopeful continuation of married life, albeit in a shattered, partial narrative.
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Bar Barbeta
Courtlandt
New York
Coliane
Angelo
Fanac
Forged Fifteen Letter on Staged Milwaukee Sale
A special dispatch from Milwaukee reports Arthur Stayer and associates in a scheme involving forged checks and staged purchases. The plot centers on a Washington communication and a family gift, with alleged contacts and exchanges to conceal the fraud.
Father Tyriver Attacks Suspect in Court Clash
In a circuit court scene at 1:45 am Henry Tyriver, father of Oral Tyriver, tried to assault Henry Middlecamp, the man accused in the alleged crime. Sheriff Rhyner restrained him, Chief Dowling handled Middlecamp, and Tyriver later sent a contrite letter prompting a reprimand from Judge Burnell.
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Henry Tyriver
Little Oral Tyriver
Henry Middlecamp
Om Circuit Court
Sherif Rhyner
Tyriver
Folce Dowling
Young
Young Middlecamp
Middlecamp
Burnell
Sheriff's Office
Judge Burnell
Oelock
Scarsion
Stos
W. W. Tueran
Aye. Joseph, Covean
Charlail
Frank Heriin
Pelee Hof Daalis Acatant
Arthur Tattert
Frank McCate
McMabe
Follkewine
Middiecamny
Flop
Sepe
Mee
Pantin
Avie Clef
Mat Vanin
Mir Ciatbert
Fieh Tage
Engineer Resignation Demands Amid Bridge Contingencies
A report notes calls for an engineer to resign over plan disruptions at a Wisconsin bridge project. Officials claim structural concerns risk delaying work while a replacement would be appointed to oversee the critical section. An incident involved a waterway obstruction and temporary road closure as crews addressed the issue.
Death of Frank Glassenapp in Black Wolf at 70
Frank Glassenapp, longtime Winnebago county resident, died Monday at home in Black Wolf at age seventy from paralysis stroke. He lived in Nekimi and Black Wolf for four decades. Funeral Thursday at one from Fred Laude home, with services at St. John's Lutheran Nekimi led by Rev. Herman Barre. Interment Black Wolf cemetery.
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Frank Glassenapp
Winnebago County
Black Wolf
Glassenapp
Nekimi
Hiack Wolf
Fred Laude
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Herman Barre
Black Wolf Cemetery
Vancouver riots staged to press Ishii protest
An Oregonian splintered report says Vancouver riots against Ishii were planned by Seattle anti Japanese groups to pressure Ishii during his Vancouver stop. Leaders from Washington state and Beattie labor circles attended, with Canadians predominating the mob and American participants largely ignored.
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Ceaundinns
Inhil
Seattle
Waa
Associated Press
Portland
Oie
Oregonian Today
Wash
Vancouver
DB. C
Kishii
Bureau of Foreign Commerce of Japan
Frank W. Cotterill
Washington State Federation of Labor
A. E Fowler
anti-Japanese and Korean
Ishii
B. C
San Francisco
Ottawa
Oshkosh council faces high street double track debate
Henry J. Zentner of 128 High street argues against granting a franchise to extend a double track to Wisconsin Avenue, urging the city to require full high street completion to Weel Al soma Street or New York Avenue to avoid delay and block further street improvements. He warns partial grants stall service and bondholder outcomes.
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Winnebago Traction Company
High Street
Weel Alsoma Street
New York Avenue
Henry J. Zentner
Board of
Police and Fire Commisoners
Wisconsin Avenue
Zenatner
Oshkosh
Light Street
S Am
Comypaur
Joe
Agmagen
Morty
Petates
Anc
de Eurerge
Watt
With State Grocers unidentified stray note found
A garbled OCR fragment references state grocers and an unidentified matter. The readable content hints at an unusual phrasing about a “cere de alien” and “known protally,” but no clear event, date, or names emerge. Further context is needed to produce a precise summary.
Brave Navy wife slain in home by burglar
Mrs. Mary Lawless Rorschach wife of Lt Frank Rorschach U S N was murdered in her Portsmouth Virginia home by an unknown burglar who shot her with her own pistol after she fired twice. The killer fled leaving the weapon behind as bloodhounds failed to recapture the trail. The affair shocks local naval circles and leaves two children motherless.
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Rorschach
Associated Press
Norfolk
Mrea
Mary Lawless Rorschach
Frank Rorschach
Joseph T. Lawless
Commonwealth of Virginia
Park Avenue
Parkview
Portsmouth
United States
Kentucky
Tennessee
Admiral Evans
Provincetown
Mass
Frank Jr
Frank
Naval Hospital Woods
Kansas
Navy
Virginia
Which Is Champion Lake Winnebago Sailing Finals
Sailing races crown Lake Winnebago champion next Saturday with Class A and Class B trophies offered by Oshkosh Yacht Club. Interclub boats from Oshkosh, Neorah Wo Yacht, Lake Butte, and others prepare on the usual course despite earlier postponements due to crews attending Geneva regatta.
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Lake Winnebago
Ceps
Fise Howth
Inland Lake Yachting Association
Orhkesh
Lake Geneve
Oshkosh Yacht Club
Quhkosh Yacht Club
Oshkos
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Erie
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Phiye
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Lecate Bridge
Rencucd
OIL Trust
Standard Company
Assiainat
Bacon
Neser
Puesmoo
Inklin
Traction Company
Kennosha
Tain
Lanenville Confens
Damaxes
Tina -Thompaod
Fioux Cave
Pieteresqet
Arthur Stayer
Poe
Gore
Perechase
Washinetos
Manes
Fond de Tae
Connell
Aleme
Piave
Ozark Wolf
Seattlig
Vaxcouven
Tholile
Feaction Company
Portamouth
Oyster Bay
Rory Stree
Charles
Ned
Eider
Hove
Ark Riel
Gori Rament
Bryans Co
Barns
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