Wyers Clash on Law Point in Roosevelt Libel Suit
In Marquette Michigan May 28 witnesses discuss whether Theodore Roosevelt drank to excess amid a libel case against George Sewert publisher of Iron Ore News. L. Callen O Loughlin testifies Roosevelt rarely drank, noting wine at dinners but never excess. The trial debates whether general reports of his drinking should be admitted and the damages seek $50,000.
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Associated Press
Marquette
Mich
L. Callen O'Loughlin
Col. Rooseat
George Sewert
Iron Orew
Loughlin
Col. Roosevelt
Tlaughlin
Washington
BP Roosevelt
YLoughlin
Cleveland
Colvet
Cleveland McKinley
progressive
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Attor- MT Belden
Attord Selden
Roosevelt
heseral
United States
James Belden
walt
Regelt
May Be One And The Same Mrs Fourney Beggar Suspect
Mrs John Fourney accused of posing as a widow with five children to solicit mercy in Milwaukee and Sheboygan. Reports compare her to Mrs Wadler of Milwaukee, a German immigrant once aided by charity networks who later vanished after accumulating funds and furniture sales. Investigations trace the pattern of professional begging across multiple cities and reveal a husband in San Francisco ready to reclaim his family.
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John Fourney
Milwaukee
Fourney
Sheboygan
Vadler
Milwaukee Daily News
N. N. Goodman
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
Kansas City
Seattle
San Francisco
Benjamin Wadler
paris
Col Roosevelt Denies Drinking Highballs or Wine
Col. Roosevelt testifies in Marquette that he is not a total abstainer and has never taken a highball or cocktail. He admits limited intake of white wine, champagne, sherry, and mint juleps at home or public dinners, with occasional tastings and a few mint juleps in years past.
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white house
Roosevelt recounts limited liquor use on expeditions
The account details Theodore Roosevelt's minimal drinking, noting a seven ounce consumption of brandy during the African expedition and rare alcohol use on campaign trips, with emphasis on his preference for tea and milk and avoidance of bars and saloons.
Governor Cox Thanks People in Flood Relief Effort
May 26 1918 report states Gov Cox turned over 500 dollars to the Red Cross Ohio Flood Relief Commission, with a second letter expected confirming 624.50 received. Seattle letter alleges a separate fundraising fraud using children to obtain money, warning charities nationwide about Mrs Wadler.
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Mr. Pfister
Sheboygan
Ohio
Red Cross
Dayton
Marietta
Zanesville
Hamilton
Piqua
Columbus
President Pfister
Isaac D. Pugh
Red Cross Ohio Flood Relief Commission
Man From Sheboygan Falls Bound Over On Statutory Charge
Walter Voechting, proprietor of a cheese bandage factory and blind, appeared before Justice Trester Tate on a statutory charge. Bound over to the September circuit term with bail set at 500 dollars, which was posted. Plaintiff Erna Warneke, 18, had been employed at the bandage factory. warrant sworn May 1 for arrest. Attorney Charles Voigt defended, District Attorney Collins prosecuted.
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Trester Tate
Erna Warneke
VYozehting
Charles Voigt
Collins
Horses Burn as Stable Fire Claims Forty Animals
In Chicago on May 28 a stable fire trapped forty horses. Eleven firemen were overcome during the rescue attempt but all recovered. The blaze left the horses burned.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Mayor Appoints City Sealer Without Council Confirmation
Madison, Wis May 28 Attorney General Owen rules the common council has no say in appointing a city sealer of weights and measures. The mayor may appoint August Lutze who headed the civil service exam list regardless of council votes against confirmation. The ruling ends council objections raised in Sheboygan County and prevents months of delay.
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Madison, Wis
Alty
Owen
August Lutze
civil service commission
Madison
Elks Initiation Draws Milwaukie Delegation to Ea gle Hall
The Elks initiation last night brought a large crowd as about fifty Milwaukee members and their degree team attended at Eagles' hall. The visitors arrived by a special car at 9 15 pm, were greeted by Sheboygan Elks, and a red fire display preceded the procession. State secretary F T Tangler of Manitowoc attended, and after the work, a buffet lunch was served by Captain Farnsworth before the Milwaukee party departed at midnight. Enthusiasm grows for Manitowoc state convention with Sheboygan planning a large delegation and band, and a Friday concert at Born's Park where an automobile will be given away.
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Milwaukee lodge
Eagles' hall
Milwaukee
Sheboygan lodge
F. T. Tangler
Manitowoc
Elks’ club
Farnsworth
Sheboygan
Sheboygan delegaton
Remains of William Trotter Sent for Interment
The body of William Trotter was shipped to Springfield for burial with the widow and young son present. Edmund Burke, Sagimund County States Attorney, arrived to arrange transport to Springfield, his old home. Attorney Phalen described the case as peculiar, noting Trotter’s deep remorse and eventual decline in jail, with statements of a wife and children weighing on him.
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William Trotter
Springfield
JUL
Edmund Burke
Sagimund County Kinois
Trotter
Tratter
Madison Senate votes for adjournment to January 13
Madison Wisconsin May 28 The senate approved a reform adjournment from June 12 to January 13 next. Special committees will study water powers mothers pensions and direct marketing. Senator Scott offered the resolution which passed 20 to 11. Clem P. Host was confirmed as State Fire Marshal unanimously. The Hedding boxing bill on no decision ten round bouts under a state commission passed the assembly 52 to 33. The Reporters ball set for June 12 at Eagles' hall with decorations and tickets selling. Symphony orchestra plans a dance program.
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Madison
Wis
senate
Scott
Clem P. Host
Hedding
Eagles’ bell
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