Ald Meyer Elected President After Fourth Ballot
In a four ballot council vote Alderman John Meyer won the presidency defeating Alderman Krueger as Mayor Dieckmann praised the outcome. The mayor highlighted plans for street lighting, a new high school, and a stronger wastewater system while presenting a robust city finance statement and debt reductions. Continuous funding details show a healthy treasury and reduced bonded debt, with education funding noted as a major burden and a new Eighth Ward school project underway.
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Ring Shark Fleeces Local Man with Fake Diamond Ring
A local man was deceived by a well dressed stranger flashing a phony diamond ring who claimed to be offering a loan. After a brief haggling the man paid $29 cash, only to learn the ring was a fake worth about $2.00. The conman urged pursuit of the other man who allegedly orchestrated the scam.
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Sheboygan Opens 1913 Season With Leaders Clash
Sunday afternoon at the baseball athletic park the Sheboygan regulars meet the Leaders in the season opener. A curtain raiser game with 15 cent admission aims to draw fans and gear up support for Sheboygan in the Lake Shore league. Billie Liebl and the old reliables will wear uniform to show a strong early showing for the city.
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Madison Faces Battle Over Constitutional Convention
Madison Wisconsin April 18 the assembly voted 41 to 37 to reconsider killing the Rosa resolution for a referendum on a constitutional convention and ordered it to engrossment a hard fight is expected in the assembly though the senate is believed favorable to the plan
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Balkan Allies Invite Powers For Peace Proposals Acceptance
Vienna April 18 The Balkan allies will invite the powers to the acceptance of peace proposals. Bulgaria Servia and Greece at the same time will telegraph King Nicholas of Montenegro urging him to follow their example.
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Balkan
Bulgaria
Servia
Greece
Nicholas
Montenegro
New Plant at Press Publishing Co Promises Top Job Printing
The Press Publishing Co announces a complete new printing plant and the appointment of Mr. E. R. Adamson of Madison as manager. The firm pledges highest grade commercial work on short notice and invites inquiries for competitive figures.
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E. R. Adamson
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Martin Reported as Safe in Memphis Man Case
London April 18 Joseph Martin of Memphis Tennessee missing since April 3 is safe and well according to an American detective who has worked on the case for a week. The detective says information from his New York office satisfies him on this point.
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London
Joseph Martin
Memphis
Tenn
New York
Clash in House over income tax amid free list debate
Washington April 18 Democratic members of the house clashed as Rep Cordell Hull Tennessee fought to convert the caucus into a clash over income taxation after discarding amendments on the free list. Several members pressed for a small duty on raw rubber raw silk and tungsten ore while Hull argued that a lower exemption would bring a host of exemptions and heavy administrative work.
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Cordell Hull
Tennessee
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Pope's Health Improves Slightly Amid Failing Strength
Rome reports the pope remains critically ill with prostration and exhaustion evident. A physician signed bulletin notes slight general improvement today though temperature reads 97 degrees, while officials warn death could come at any time or the pope may linger for months.
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Rome
Paul Klumb Plans Gasoline Engine Co in Sheboygan
Paul Klumb of Sheboygan, a veteran milling and foundry businessman, announces the creation of a new Gasoline Engine Company to be built just north of Vollrath Co. The 150 by 80 foot one story plant will exploit North Western spur tracks for rapid freight handling, boosting local industry and employment as the community welcomes the venture.
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Paul Klumb
Suffragettes Seize Monument Fort in London Protest
London April 18 Suffragettes occupied The Monument near London Bridge to mark the 1666 fire. They displayed banners reading Victory or death and showered literature on onlookers. Two women in prison linked to Lady Amy White burn case. General Flora Drummond and George Lansbury faced Bow Street on inciting crime charges and were remanded until April 26. More than 100 police guarded the scene.
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London
London bridge
Amy White
Flora Drummond
George Lansbuy
Bow street
Edward HY
Austrian immigrant pleads guilty in ring theft case
John Streiner an Austrian 25, living in the U S eight years, changed his plea from not guilty to guilty for stealing twenty rings from Taulen Baum, a North Eighth Street saloon keeper near the bridge. He claimed intoxication and unaware actions, while he detailed ring sales from 25 cents to 125 dollars and a dollar plus a 26 cent piece. Judge Kirwan will sentence him after further inquiries into his character and the incident.
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Bryan withdraws from DAR presidential race
Washington April 18 At the opening of today's DAR session Mrs Charles B Bryan of Tennessee announced her withdrawal from the presidential generalship This leaves Mrs William C Story of New York and Mrs John Horton of Buffalo as the remaining candidates for the post
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Associated Press
Washington
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Charles B. Bryan
Tennessee
Colonial Minstrels Rehearsal Tonight at Eagles Hall
A full rehearsal is set for 8 o'clock this evening at Eagles Hall for the Colonial Minstrels. The show will be staged at the Opera House on May 6 and 7, with banner rehearsals planned. Bring a prospective assistant and come prepared to participate.
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Eagles’ Hall
Opera House
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