Letters to Tweedmouth Stir German Naval Tensions
London April 2 Lord Tweedmouth refuses to confirm the Munich letters authenticity purporting to show a Kaiser-Fisher exchange on Britain's Navy. The document, printed in Munich, is said to be genuine. the emperor’s letter allegedly accuses Sir John Fisher of fanning distrust while Esher, in Edward VII’s circle, hints at German machinations against Tirpitz.
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John Fiske
Great Britain
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Edward
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Sir John Fisher
British Admiralty
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Tirpitz
Arson for Spite May Prove Murder in Tenement Fire
Police and fire marshals probe a tenement fire on a New York City street that killed two men, a year old baby, and injured fifteen others. Authorities pursue theory the blaze was incendiary and tied to local residents.
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New York
Bert Weinstein
April Fool Pranks End in District Meeting and Barber Shop
April 1 disturbances spread through the district as Bentley reacts to innuendo and a spoof about A. A. A tense meeting forms in Bryant Sisson’s office. Bentley hurries to Mike Kratch’s candy factory amid a chaotic scene with Barber shop chatter and evasive questions.
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Bentley
A. A
Bryant Sisson
Jefferson birth anniversary. a founder of democracy and Virginia university
Today marks the 165th anniversary of Thomas Jefferson born April 2, 1743 at Shadwell Virginia. The epitaph on his tombstone notes author of the declaration of independence and father of the University of Virginia. Jefferson led the nation in events like the Louisiana purchase and relations with France and Britain. He founded the University of Virginia in 1819 and died near the same hour as John Adams.
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Virginia
University of Virginia
Democratic Party
Louisiana
Mississippi River
Pacific Ocean
France
Great Britain
Jefferson
Charlottesville
John Adams
Clash May Come in Hayti at Once
Diplomatic circles doubt Haytian denial of political executions. Refugees at the French legation report suspected anti-government plotters shot, including poet Arsene Chevry. Carteron arms the legation amid fears of General Cocoon stirring unrest. US ship Des Moines and German cruiser Bremen standby for landings. German firm demands principal plus interest on 1900 bonds and street railway price from Hayti with Reybold presenting claims through Von Seimmerer.
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Carteron
Arsene Chevry
Coicon
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Des Moines
Bremen
Reybold
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Port Au Prince Street
Pretty English Girl Mistaken for Duke Fiancée at Turin Station
In Turin on April Fool's Day a Turin Gazette story led to a crowd frenzy at the station as strangers rushed to greet an English girl believed to be Katherine Elkins, fiancee of Duke Abruzzi. Reporters chased interviews, cameras flashed, and the girl explained the mix up through an interpreter.
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Italy
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Duke Abruzzi
Miss Elkins
Prominent Attorney Rogers Kills Wife Then Ends His Life
In New London Conn on April 2 William F M Rogers a leading attorney and former prosecutor shot his wife and then ended his life after telephoning a doctor and a lawyer who arrived to find both deceased in bed.
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New London, Conn
William F. M. Rogers
Rogers
Viola Allen Show Troupe Arrives in La Crosse
The Viola Allen show troupe arrived in La Crosse this morning in special cars attached to the rear of Burlington passenger train No 52 from St Paul.
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Burlington
St. Paul
Four Hurt in Q Wreck Near St Louis
Four people were injured at 9 o clock this morning in a collision between a passenger and freight train on the Burlington at Spanish Lake, 16 miles from shore. The injured were taken to hospitals here.
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ST. Louis
Burlington Railroad
Spanish Lake
Non-Partisan Push for John Barnes to Supreme Court
Leading lawyers from both parties in La Crosse County signed a petition supporting John Barnes of Rhinelander for justice of the Wisconsin Supreme Court. The move, labeled nonpartisan, claims Barnes is independent, fearless, and unaligned, seeking election to fill Justice Cassaday’s vacancy. Signers include Benjamin F. Bryant, E. C. Higbee, John F. Doherty, Geo. H. Gordon, James Thompson, Olaf R. Skaar and many others.
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Jon Barnes
Supreme Court
Barnes
la Crosse County
John Barnes
Rhinelander
Justice Cassaday
Supreme Bench
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E. C. Higbee
John F. Doherty
Geo. H. Gordon
James Thompson
Olaf R. Skaar
W. F. Wolf
A. C. Wolf
J. E. Higbee
Frank Winter
Williams. Burroughs
Geo. B
T. H. Miller
W. A. Bradley
E. J. Kneen
R. W. Davis
John Kindley
Edward Lyons
C. F. Klein
Evelyn Thaw and Man Asked to Leave New York Dining Room
Evelyn Thaw and E R Thomas were said to be asked to leave the Knickerbocker hotel dining room. They deny the report and cite doubles. Evelyn plans to sail for Europe, staying at Hotel Prince George until her annulment suit with Harry is disposed of, with a preliminary hearing next week.
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Evelyn Thaw
E. R. Thomas
Knickerbocker
Evelyn
Europe
Hotel Prince George
Park Avenue
Harry
Senate backs Hart amendment to end New York race track gambling
Albany April 2 The New York Senate adopted the Hart amendment to the Percy-Gray law by a 27 to 19 vote after 12 hours of debate. Replacing the Agnew bill it would become law if finally approved, ending race track gambling in the state.
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Albany
N. Y
Senate
Lawmaker panel shifts to Electric Boat aide plans
The Ley Ley investigating committee heard Clarence L. Berger, ex-president of the sub-surface boat firm, who testified he met with the navy and Senate naval affairs, but did not secure a contract. Berger noted fair treatment, mentioned Littlefield Maine's bill linking Berger boats, and denied giving Hobson the provision.
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Lilley
Electric Boat Company
Clarence L. Berger
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Naval Affairs Committee
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Berger
Littlefield
Maine
Wife of American Ambassador Charms Kaiser in Berlin
Washington dispatch reports Mrs. Charlemagne Tower, wife of the American ambassador to Germany, holds social sway in Berlin and maintains close contact with the Kaiser. She reportedly influenced palace circles during the Hill ambassadorship transition and may prefer remaining in Berlin.
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Charlemagne Tower
Germany
Ambassador Tower
David Jayne Hill
Cupid Plays False With Lady in Matrimonial Scam
Elizabeth Keitel of St. Louis says she was duped by a matrimonial agency in Chicago. She believed she married Otto Kramer who she met at the Majestic hotel and lived with briefly, then left with her trunk and $1,500 in cash. She described a man from Green Bay, Wisconsin and notified police after a warning from a friend.
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Elizabeth Keitel
St. Louis
Otto Kramer
Majestic Hotel
Miss Keitel
Green Bay
Wis
Child Heroic Eye Injury From Mother's Scissors
Em met Schrank, 5, of 921 Vine Street, suffered a deep eye wound when he lunged into his mother's lap as she cut with shears. He was taken to St Francis hospital for surgery. Doctors weigh eye salvage chances while the boy, once a Carnegie Medal candidate for saving his sister from fire, remains in pain but improving.
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J.F. Schrank
Vine Street
Mulford
St. Francis Hospital
Woman Ends Life After Insurance Clause Year
St Louis April 2 Marie Lahmann 26 killed herself one day after her life insurance policy had been in effect a year. She leaves an invalid sister Maggie 19 a one thousand dollar policy. A clause voided the policy if the insured died by own action within a year. Marie had cared for her sister for several years.
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ST. Louis
Marie Lahmann
Maggie
Marie
Redmen Work Tonight at Adoption Drill
The Redmen will hold a practice session tonight focusing on drills and conditioning. Attendance expected from players and coaching staff as preparations continue.
John M Vrchota Dies of Typhoid in La Crosse
John M Vrchota 906 South Ninth street died at 5 15 PM after a six week struggle with typhoid fever Born in Bohemia 45 years ago he came to La Crosse in 1867 He served as city clerk from 1895 to 1897 and was secretary of La Crosse lodge Elks since 1907 Survived by widow seven children and four brothers five sisters Funeral plans rest with Knights of Pythias lodge No 27 and absent relatives awaiting word
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America
Wallace Business College
Board of Public Works
Whitbreast Fuel Company
Joseph J
James
Frank
Charles
Los Angeles
Cal
Albert
Spika
Grand Junction
Colo
Edward Sklenar
St. Paul
Ida Tyler
Lillian Vrchota
Ralph Bedell
Nyack
N. Y
Modern Woodmen
Knights of Pythias
John P. Linton Lodge No
Weather and Water Coldest at La Crosse and River Forecast
Weather and water data show La Crosse as the coldest at 18 degrees with a high of 38 degrees and winds at 12 miles per hour with 0.02 inch precipitation. River forecasts indicate a near stationary stage for the next 36 hours, New Orleans flood stage at 16 feet with today at 17.9 feet, Memphis at flood stage, and St. Paul noting a 0.5 foot drop since yesterday. Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Iowa forecast fair conditions with rising temperatures tonight through Friday. The morning is generally fair except Lake region snow, with a westward pressure system driving windy, wetter conditions toward the St. Lawrence valley and New England.
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