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Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-07-31
BANKERS OPPOSE
INCOME TAX LAW
Hold 1t DisCriminates Against
Capital and industries.
PROTEST BANK GUARANTEE
Rlan of Mutual Insurance of Bank De-
posts Held to Be Preferable to the
Insurance Feature-E. A. Dow, Ply
mouth Elected President.

Milwaukee, The Wisconsin Bank
ers' association at the closing session
of it's convention here Endorsed
resolution voicing disapproval of the
present state incomee tax law on the
ground that it discriminates against
Wisconsin capital and Wisconsin in
dustries.
If an income tax law is necessary,
members of the association hold that
it should be a national measure.
The proposed compulsory guaran-
tee of bank deposits also meets with
the opposition of the state bankers.
A plan of mutual insurance of bank
deposits is held to be preferable to
guarantee feature.
The report of the secretary
showed a membership of 1856, en-
bracing every bank and trust compa-
ny doing business in the state, with
the exception of twenty-five. The
membership is sixty-fve more than a
year ago.
The following officers were elected:
President-E. A. Dow, president
of the State bank of Plymouth
Vice-president, H. A. Moehlen-
pah, cashier of the Citizens bank of
Clinton.
Treasurer-H G. Flieth, cashier
of the National German American
bank, Wausau.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-07-31
Survivor of Famous VOYAGE.

There still survives one passenger
the Rev Vincent Ransome, rector of
Compton Bassett, Willis. England
the first steamship to cross from
Great Britain to the states This was
in 1888, and Mr.. Ransome states that
many of the passengers were so
alarmed by the experience of the run
down the English channel that they
left the Sirius at Cork and forfeited
their passage money. When the yes
sci left Cork she had only six firss
class passengers left aboard.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-07-31

garded Justice Gould's injunction
against the publication of the Bucks
Stove and Range company's name in
its boycott list"
March Mr.. Mitchell refused to
give to Judge Wright of the district
supreme court any assurance that he
expected hereafter to lend adherence
to the decree of the judicial tribunals
Of the land"
To 10 SO, he declared, would be an
admission that he had heretofore
failed to comply with lawful DEGREES.
Mr.. Mitchell said he would rather be
convicted of contempt than be acquit-
ted on any other ground than the
facts in the case.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-07-31
HANFoRD QUITS UNDER FIRE.
Federal Judge at Seattle, Wash, Re-
signs From Bench.

Federal Judge at Seattle, Wash, Re-
signs From Bench.
Seattle, Wash, July 24.-United
States District Judge Cornelius H.
Hanford, the first federal Judge APP
pointed when Washington was admit
ted to statehood, twenty-three years
ago, sent his resignation to President
Taft on Monday, while the last wit
nesses were waiting to testify before
the house judiciary committee, which
has been hearing evidence relative to
charges of misconduct filed against
the jurist At the time set for the
hearing a series of conferences be-
tween the committeeman and Judge
Hanford's attorneys was begun. The
proposal that the judge resign and
the hearing be discontinued was sub
mitted by Judge Hanford's attorneys
and accepted by the committee.
Judge Hanford gives Ill health as
the reason for his resignation.
The impeachment proceedings
against the judge were the direct out
growth of decision rendered by him
last spring declaring forfeited the
naturalization papers Of resident Oh
this city named OLSON because OF his
sOcialistic views Hanford based his
action on the ground that OLSON had
deceived the court and that his rad
ical opinions constituted menace to
the institutions of the country.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-07-31
DENEEN SAYS HE is FOR TAFT.
All State Candidates Except Two viii
Remain With Party.


Springfield, ILL.,, July 24.-Goyernor
Deneen and all the other candidates
for state offices on the Republican
ticket, except Andrew Russell, run
ming for treasurer, and Lieutenant
Governor Oglesby, who is out of the
city, told a committee of FIVE Progress
sives, headed by Medill Mccormick
on Monday, that they would remain
on the regular party ticket and make
their fight with Taft for the vote of
Illinois. Mr.. Russell informed the
committee he would state his atti-
tude in a formal letter to Chairman
Mccormick. Immediately following
the conferences, which were with
each of the candidates separately, Mr..
Mccormick issued a statement in
which he said there would be a full
third party Illinois state ticket, but
that probably there would be no
county tickets named by the organi-
cation.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-07-31
Cafes of German Cities.

Every German city Of consequence
has a number of palatial cafes. which
are nothing else than huge clubhouses
without membership formality. In any
one of these cafes are hundreds or
thousands of patrons glancing over do
nestle and foreign newspapers and
magazines.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-07-31
What Did He Mean7

In Indiana a man wanting a we'd
ding license is required to tell II he
has been married before and if so
what has become OF his first wife. A
Pike county man filled in that space
this way:
Married before? Yes"
Where is first wife? Gone to the
crate beyond milwaukee, Journal.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-07-31
Girl Who Killed Father Free.

Kansas City, Mo, July 26.-Miss
Ethel Gamble, who killed her father,
Charles Gamble, at her home here
when Gamble forcibly entered the
house to attack his wife and daughter,
was discharged Wednesday.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-07-31
petroit ceIebratlon is on.

Detroit, Mich, July 24.-"Cadi1la-
qua. historical civic fete with which
Detroit is to celebrate her birthday
annually henceforth. opened here Mon
day with a pyrotechnical display IN.
volving five tons of fireworks
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-07-31
JERSEY PRoeREssIvEs MEET.
Delegates Elected Who Voted for
Roosevelt.

Asbury Park, N. j., July 25.-More
than 1000 men and women attended
the first state convention of the Ma
tional Progressive party here on Tues
day at which it was decided to place
a national, state and local ticket in
the field A state committee was APP
pointed to settle the details of party
organization.
]. Franklin Fort, formerly governor
of New Jersey, was elected chairman
of the convention and after speech
denouncing the Chicago convention a
progressive platform was adopted.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-07-31
One Dead. Thirty Made III by Meat

Santa Barbara, Cal, July 26.-One
dead and thirty other cases of pto-
maine poisoning, all said to be trac-
able directly to shipment of meat
from Chicago, were reported to the
state board of health Wednesday
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-07-31
Arctic Steamer Roosevelt Sold.

New York, July 26.-Peary's arctic
ship, the Roosevelt, was sold under
hammer here Wednesday for $35, 200,
to H. E. j. McDermott, representing
a concern the name Of which he de.
clined to give.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-07-31
Client Shoots His ATTORNEY.

New York, July 26.-Accusing his
victim of "jobbing" him in the settle
ment of $4,000 property suit, Jo-
seph j. Conroy, machinist, Wednes-
day shot and killed Joseph Fettretch,
senior member of Fettretch & Sevbel.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-07-31
GIVES ALAsKANs HOME RULE
Senate Passes Bill Providing for Local

Senate Passes Bill Providing for Local
Government In Territory.
Washington, July 26-The Alaskan
civil government bill, establishing a
legislature of one house in the terri
tory with authority to enact local
laws, passed the senate on Wednesday
with practically no opposition. The
house has passed the bill, but a con-
ference will be necessary to adjust
differences.
The senate changed the house bill
to eliminate a territorial senate of
eight members and making the legisla-
ture consist Of single house Of 16
members.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-07-31
win $4,000 on Foot Race,

Mahanoy City, Pa, July 24.-Forty
thousand dollars changed hands Mon
day on the 220-yard race in which Nat
Cartmell, the former University Of
Pennsylvania runner, defeated VIII
Martin of Walla Walla, Wash.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-07-31
Gen. Bragg Left So nno

Fond du Lac.-The will of Gen
Edward S. Bragg. who died June 40
has been filed. The estate consists
wholly of personal property valued
at $4,000 and is left to the widow
and two daughters.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-07-31
Ex-senator Washburn III.

Minneapolis, MINI, July 23.-Wil-
liam D. Washburn, ST., former sena-
COR from Minnesota and pioneer in
che upbuilding OF the northwest, won
his race with death, gaining his home.
Fair Oaks" here from Europe. How
ever, physicians declare that death
Is g question OF hours. Senator Wash
burn is eighty-one years of age.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-07-31
Fail TO Reach McKinley's Top

Fairbanks, Alaska, July 26.-Climb-
ing four miles up the sides of Mount
Mckinley. and within 264 feet of the
summit, Prof. H. Parker of Columbia
and Belmore Brown of Tacoma gave
I'D their efforts to reach the goal.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-07-31
REBEL MASSACRE TOLL ga.
zapatistas Riddle Mexican Train
| Survivors Taken to Capital.

Survivors Taken to Capital.
Mexico City, Mex. July 23.-The
dead as a result of the attack by
Zapatistas on the Mexico-Cuernavaca
train, near Parres, numbered a. Three
of the wounded died in the railway
hospital on Monday.
The Zapatistas, said to number 500,
placed a mine under the railroad
track, which exploded as the locomo-
tive passed over 1t.
It is estimated the train carried rs
passengers in addition to the SO sol
diers. Forty-three soldiers were kill
ed. Nine bodies of passengers were
found near the wreck.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-07-31
Terrific Quake Shock In Ecuador.

Guayaquil. Ecuador, July 26.-The
severest earthquake felt for many
years occurred here Wednesday. 1t
caused panic among the inhabitants
of the city, the majority of whom left
their homes
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-07-31
SUBMIT PosToFFlcE BILL.
Senate Gets Measure Carrying Appro
priation of $685., 100000

Senate Gets Measure Carrying Appro-
priation of $685., 100000.
Washington, July 25.-The postofice
senate the postoffice appropriation bill
stripped of the good roads provision,
which is proposed by the house M as
ure, and containing provision for the
establishment of parcels post based
on a zones of distance" system.
The total appropriations proposed
by the bill are above those of the
house measure, which carried ap-
proximately $26O,O00,000. One Of the
principal increases is in the pay OF
railroads for transporting mails, the
senate committee adding more than
$2,500,00O
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-07-31
Would straighten Railroad

Madlson,-The 500 railway has
filed request with the railway com
mission to relocate and straighten
its line northeast of Heafford June
ton in Oneida county.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-07-31
AsToR HEIR IN TWO WEEKS.
Widow of Titanic Victim Awaits
E,,anA r., Ma,. NorL Loroa

Widow OF titanic Victim awaits
Event in New York Home.
New York, July 26.-Mrs. Madeline
Force Astor, the widow of Col. John
Jacob Aston, has returned to her home
in Fifth avenue from Bernardsville, n.
J.. where she was with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. William H. Force, for a
visit. Mrs. Force accompanied her
daughter here and will remain with
her until the Aston heir is born, which
event is expected within the next fort
night.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-07-31
Owns Valuable Coin

Sheboygan.-William Fem, a re-
tlred farmer, living here, has a silver
half dollar coined in 1853, which is
said to be worth $4,000
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-07-31
HOUSE OPPOSES BIG NAVY.
Democratic Caucus Votes Against Add
Ino More BattIeships.

Washington, July Boy a vote OF
70 to 81 the Democratic members OF
the house in caucus on Wednesday de-
cided to oppose the authorization OF
any battleships at the present session
of congress.
Representative Burnett of Alabama,
who has led the Democratic fight
against battleship construction, forced
the opposing vote on battleships at
the caucus.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-10-28
LkURIUM BREViTlES.
Observation-Disclosures.

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Wills have re
turned home from "A visit to copper
iIarhCr
The Laurium Pythian Sisters will
give Halloween party tomorrow
evening i'm the First National bank
hall Music will be furnished by a
c Il II. orchestra.
Al. Galby and wife of Laurium. have
returned from a visit to Chicago and
other cities.
Miss Lena Jellio arrived in Laurium
Saturday from Saxon. Wis, and will
isit here
Miss Elsie Arcndsee has returned to
her home i'm Green Fay. Wis. after
visiting her brother, Otto. of Laur.
iIm.
An excellent recital was given sat
urday evening under the auspices Of
,he McCabc Memorial Bible class i'm
the parlors Of the Eaurium NJ. f..
church by Miss Agnes Mitchell, tho
well known elocutionist. assisted by
Misses Midrid Romsdahl and PAUL.
There was a good attendance, and the
program WAS thoroughly enjoyed
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-10-28

:. JOE WOOD STARTED AS =
:. BLOOMER GIRL PITCHER =


Joe Woods start in professional
baseball really dates from the time the
Hloomer Girls. an itinerant aggregation
made up mostly of women. visited Ness
City, Kan. Joe pitched that game for
Ness City and the girls said How
can we hit the bail when we can't see
it?" The score was ~ To in favor of
Ness City. and when the Blcomcr Girls
PLAYED the next town Joe was with
them, fine looking J7-year-old girl"
and remained with them during the
season.
He next pitched for the Hutchinson.
Kas., nine and from there he went to
Kansas city. He astonishod both the
professionals and fans, for he was still
hut boy of Is years. From there he
went To the Boston Red SoX, and this
ear he has been astonishing the base
ball world Tho enthusiasm of Jocs
boyhcod friends at Ness City vcrGcs on
the sentimental. They are all Red SoX
fans. and are planning great recep-
tion fer their hero.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-10-28
is FRANK CHANCE JOKING.
Says He Will Pass Up $4,000 Year
To Play With Cubs.

If the statement credited To Frank
l.. Chance to the effect that he is will
ing to play ball for 81 POO year when
he could get SIS, O0O be true, the former
manager of the Cubs has earned his
pl.cc as the most extraordinary bali
player who ever lived.
CHARGE. so his inrervicwers would
have us believe. says that he doesn't
care for money. Imagine a ball player
not caring "A thing about vulgar du-
ra's? Most of the fraternity do not
love mcre any more than they love
their e"esight and hearing at that, but
it is something entirely new to have
ore come out fatty and say that mon
ey is no consideration
Frank declares that he has all the
the remainder Of his days and that
he would rather accept u contract from
Murphy at the modest figure Of $1,000
and try like the humblest recruit To
gain place on the team than accept
the. managerial berth with another
club at a large salary.
II hardly seems possible that a mag
nate would ask man who has served
him SO long and faithfully as Chance
has served Murphy To work for a pit
lance. but this fellow Murphy is "A
strange bird and he may take Frank
up on that offer to toll for 1900 sea
son
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-10-28

:. M'oRAW NEVER AGAIN WILL :.
:. PERMIT PLAYERS TO WRITE ::


The inevitable has happened. Man
aver McG.aw has let it bc known that
he will never again permit aay # the
players to at as reporter or to write
up worlds series games in which they
participate.
The literary efforts of the players
we're particularly disastrous This year
Judging by the effects they had ON the
other play crs. There were ugly rumars
constantly circulated day 10 day that
some Of the players had objected to
the lines Of another PLAYERS articles
and mysterious tales of fist fights and
Noldy arguments filled the air.
1t was impossible to verify most Of
will be noted that they We're never
wholly cleared away Manager Ne
Graw doesn't say whether he vii! stop
his work with The pen but some of the
players think that it would DO world
of good if he did Musssys name was
mixed up in ono of the ugly rumors.
II was stated that he criticised the
work of Cher Myers i'm one game and
that the Big Chief was never the same
after He went about his work sellcply
and Is reported to have said: | don't
Know why ! should he picked ort t. be
the goat" II is hard 10 criticisc ad-
rersely without hurting someone and
there is no che So jealous of his record
and his performance as a ball player.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-10-28
LAURIUM
PLEASANT EVENING SPENT.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Sharpe Honoree
For Second Time.


The home of Mr.. and Mrs. lanes
sharpe, of Rockland street. c. q H. To-
cation, was FOR the second time las,
week, the scene OF a pieasant gather
ing, when on Saturday everins. nfty
of their lady and gentlemen friends
came to offer congratulations on the
occasion of the celebration of their
18th or silver wedding anniversary.
on behalf Of friends present, Justic,
David Armit presented Mr.. ana Mrs
sharpe with handsome three piece
tea set. The presentation sreech was
It most felicitous one. and was replied
- by Mr.. Sharpe on behalf of himself
and wife. The evening was pleasantly
spent with Scotch songs and stories.
Refreshments were served.
Among those who entertained were
Mrs. John tombstone, Mrs. Mat VIII
son. Mrs. Adam Law. Mrs. Johr Mac
MILAN. Mrs. James Fisher, George
Wright, William Slimmon and Alex
Cook. all of whom rendered Scotch
songs. and John tombstone. physical
director of the Z VI. G. a, who enter
lainod with a humorous Scotch read
Ing. Friday cv,nirg MI. and Mrs
sharpe were surprised by a number OF
relatives, also marNing their 25th we'd
ding anniversary.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-10-28
PALzER CHARGES BRIBERY.
Big Scandal Expected in N. Y. Boxing
Commission.

New York, oct. 2S.--Frank y. O'Neil
chairman of the state boxing commits
sion. was served with summons or
Thursday i'm an action brought by Al
Palzer, heavy weight pugilist. to re
cover $500. Palzcr claims he gave this
money to O'Neil upon the commission
crs promise to arrange "A fight for
him with Jack Johnson in Madison
Square Garden last month. A biz
scandal is expected to result
Palzcr said he demanded the return
IF the money when the match Eel.
through and II short time later he wa
summoned to O'Ncil's Office. where o.
Neil asked him To sign statement de
nying that he had ever given the com
missioner any money
Palzer then quoted ONeil rs rayinr
You know ! am state boXing com
missioner and I am not in a position
to have it known | received money
from you or anyone else"
PaIzers manager is Tom O'RourlSc
of the National Sporting club, whicl
was recently closed by the boxing com
mission.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-10-28
FUNERAL TOMORROW.
Services for Christian Frederick kopp
at German Lutheran.

The funeral Of the late Christian
i'redeic< Kopp. whole death was re
ported SATURDAY, will be held toner
row afternoon. with services from IN,
residence, 1875 North Pcwabic street, a
=; 80 o'clock and from the G'rma,
Lutheran church at O'Clock Pcv. a
Bartling officiating. Intermcnt will b,
in Lake View cemetery.
The deceased was born in Germany
81 years ago and came to this countr.
in 1875. RE was employed by ;hc c
X ~. Mining company - wears. unit
about three Years AGO. He WAS one %
tho most prominent members If tn,
ierman lutheran church
Five children, Mrs Fred HecEer .
Ahmeck. John, Fred Martin anC
G"orge K,pp Of Laulm m survive Mrs
Nopp died three years ago.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-10-28
CLEVELAND WANTS GAME,
Houghton Team Will Likely Make
Trip to Ohio Town.

Manager Mcnamara has received a
letter from the Cleveland hockey team
asking if il would be possible to ar
range a game between the Cleveland
team and the Portage Lakes OF
Houghton for the first week i'm De-
cember. Cleveland is out for the anna :
teur championship of the United
states and is trying to arrange games
with all frst-class teams in the coun-
try.
Manager Mcnamara replied stating
that the Portage Lake team would be
glad TO meet the Ohio seven, but that
the Houghton players would he un-
able to make the trip before the last
of December or early i'm January as
they would be unable to get the nee
essary practice before that time. The
Houghton players are more than anx-
ious 20 meet the Cleveland aggrega-
ton.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-10-28
EXPECT BIG g" sMAsH.UP.
Ohio State and Michigan May. Meet
Anain Or Gridiron.

Ann Arbor. Mich. oct. 2s.-Relations
between Michigan and Ohio state uni
versity may not he permanently tel
minated by the entrance az the Buck
eye school into the western conference,
According TO the statements of q mem
her OF the Ohio lnstltution's athletic
board, Ohio state does rot expect The
conference To survive more than year
or two longer and the only reason the
Ohio college applied for admission was
10 establish athletic relations with the
stronger western schools. Then, whor
the conference goes to piecos, they
VIII still be able to keen their best cjn
tests and In that way raise the Ohio
college on "A higher plane. athletically,
than It has ever been able to reach In
years past.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-10-28
OTTO SUFFER- WILLING.
Clevclander Anxious TO Sign Up Will
Miller.


Miller.
DIR. NJ. A. Mathews of Ftandreau. :.
H., who is the business manager o.
otto Sutcr. the great little CLEVELAND
wrestler, has written to the Duluth
Herald and stated that he IL willinl
to back Sutcr in match against tho
champion. Here is what he says IN
part:
ION behalf of otto Suter ] wish e
challange Walter Miller. l will make
any side bet Miller may wish and will
wrestle him winn I take all. Sutci
wrestled Miller the two longest
matches of mis- career-one of them In
Duluth five years ago, which went 2
rours and 80 minutes. the other in st.
Paul, which went 3 hours and I min
utes.
"Suter is bigger ind stronger than
ever and ii Miller will consent to
wrcst,c him he viii get "a good look
at the ceiling
Miller has said right along that he
viii bar no man i'm the word of his
weight. Suter is about the same
pcundage as Miller, there being prob
ally net two pounds difference i'm the
Seieht of the boys. The challance has
been forwarded to the little Pole in
the copper country. where he is al
the present time visiting ms brother