Sorensen City Elects Democratic Sweep With One Republican
Ori J. Sorensen wins the mayoralty by 384 votes as Democrats sweep city offices except for Police Justice Clinton W. Hunt. Frisch and Sieger capture key posts. the council leans Democratic with 14 to 7. Voters express a quiet campaign and strong party loyalty in the Crn and ward races.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ori J. Sorensen
Friend C. Suiter
Clinton W. Hunt
Sorensen
Dr. Suiter
Fries
Lee
Joseph Sieger
John Swan
Standard Oil defense in government suit to dissolve
In St Louis on April 7 John B Milburn for the Standard declares the acquisition of numerous companies was fair and that the Standard paid full value. He portrays Rockefeller and associates as country saviors and rejects charges of a spy system and deceptive practices. The defense argues the Standard drives industry abroad and benefits Cleveland.
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ST. Louis
Standard
John B. Milburn
Milburn
John D
William Rockefeller
Henry M. Flagler
Rockefeller
Cleveland
Georgia
Russia
Germany
England
Terrific Wind Hits Toledo City Wrecker
Terrific wind in Toledo caused extensive damage and injuries as wreckers and bystanders struggled to respond. Dozens reported hurt while emergency services coordinated rapid relief in the aftermath. Local authorities urging residents to seek shelter and avoid affected areas.
Senate Will Ask Stone's Removal in Wisconsin
In Madison, April 7, a senate resolution prepared by Senator Gaylord targets State Game Warden Stone for perjury and malfeasance, with Dresser and Purtell named for improprieties justifying removal. The Senate lacks authority to force the governor but will urge action, leaving Stone to decide retirement.
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Madison
Wis
Senate
Davidson
Gaylord
Stone
Tim Purtell
Paul Dresser
State Board of Control
Dresser
Chaperon Role Faces Scrutiny In Sampson Case
Lyons New York April 7 The Sampson murder trial lost a key edge as the star witness Mrs Allyn mother of the defendant Georgia Sampson testified about a letter said to motive the killing She recalled it asked Georgia to Niagara Falls for a day and Have a good time Cross examination raised questions about a second girl Mildred Serviss and whether the couple were guests at Samson and Allyn homes The scene shifted as Mrs Allyn was excused and Georgia embraced her daughter before the jury The District Attorney opened the case to the jury Continued on page 6.
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Niagara Falls
Georgia
Mildred Serviss
Allyns
Robert Manson
Samson and Allyn
Georgia Sampson
Public Sale Advertising in The Tribune
If you plan a public sale share the news on the Tribune want page to attract more bidders. Placards near your farm attract neighbors, but broad circulation around La Crosse brings people from farther away who may buy your items.
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Mr. Farmer
the Tribune
The
Tribune
la Crosse
Municipal plant wins city lighting vote in wards
The city approved building a lighting plant connected to the water works for street and building illumination. In Tuesday’s election the proposal carried 2974 to 2026, with a 548 vote margin. Ward breakdown shows a small but decisive tilt in most wards.
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Etmithinde Ates
Man Believed to Be I MacPherson Leaps to Death at Naples
In Rome a sensational report said the American artist I MacPherson killed himself at Torregavata Naples by leaping from a cliff after failing to carry out a commission to kill Col Theodore Roosevelt during his Naples stay. Police investigate rumor. MacPherson previously left Seattle for Yokohama and vanished.
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Rome
I. MacPherson
Torregavata
Naples
Col
Theodore Roosevelt
MacPherson
Seattle
Yokohama
Counsel or politics which was bought in Chicago case
Attorney General Wickersham dismissed a Chicago report claiming he and L C Krauthoff were paid 400000 for doing little for the Chicago Railway. He said his services were purely legal and that half the sum covered his work, with no political motive. Krauthoff received the same amount.
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Washington, D. C
Wickersham
Chicago
Chicago Railway Company
L. C. Krauthoff
New York
Attorney General
Krauthoff
Terrible tale of woman's heroic act in hunger
William McKirdy arrived at Port Arthur with a dramatic claim about an Indian woman north of the city who cut flesh from her body to feed her starving children. He says the family faced dire straits with no food or game and the woman used the flesh as fish bait until help arrived.
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Port Arthur
Ont
William McKirdy
Here
McKirdy
Hely
Cold Weather Bulletin For Eastern Half Of U S
Weather bulletin warns of several days of cool weather across the eastern half of the United States with frost in the Mississippi Ohio valleys the lake region and mid Atlantic and New England states. Forecaster notes rising river stages and colder temperatures with rain snow flurries and winds.
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Washington, D. C
Weather Bureau
United States
Mississippi
Ohio
Lake Region
Middle Atlantic
New England
Gulf and South Atlantic States
la Crosse
U. S
Havre
Jacksonville
Prairie du Chien
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Iowa
Missouri Valley
Upper Lake Region
Rocky Mountains
Atlantic States
St. Lawrence Valley
Kansas
Oklahoma
Central States
Rocky Mountain Districts
North Atlantic Coast
Schnell Scare May Be Unsound In Charter
Lawyers believe the Schnell scare defect could be cured despite the charter forbidding it. Officials caution about potential unsound elements and seek remedies under existing rules.
Bice Case Raises Ward Residency Question in Schnell Vote
A city political puzzle centers on ward residency for the board of public works. Alderman Fred Schnell faces a potential hurdle as charter language says no two members may live in the same ward. Lawyers argue Schnell could qualify if he moves wards before being sworn in. city and GOP attorneys dispute whether “member” or “candidate” governs.
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Joseph Frisch
Geo. H. Hagenah
Board of Public Works
James Day
Fred Schnell
Carl Hanson
Walter H. Blinston
Day
Schnell
Hanson
Mr. Schnell
James T. Day
Hansen
Smith
Keller
Adam Kroner
Marvin
Tarbox
Frank G. Roth
John F. Doherty
Democratic City Committee
Frank Winter
Cameron L. Baldwin
Falk
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Roth Aldermen
Council
Young
Sieger
Frisch
Day and
Schneil
NEW City Officers
Dem
W. J. Fries
Jos
M. Sieger
Jos. Frisch
Geo. W. Loung
Ed Cronon
Rep
Joe Sieger
George Young
Joe” Frisch
Billie” Fries
Ole
Clint
Standard Lawyer
Octopus
Fries. Lee
HEARD
Toledo
Toledo-Massilon Bridge Company
Springfield
Hopkins
Foss
Stringer
Shurtleff
Sherman
Mason
McKinley
Calhoun
Williams
Yates
Lowden
Comiskey
Kinsella
Evans
Sampson
Manson
Mrs. Sampson
Municipal Light Plant
Teddy
D. E. Bice and
S. F. Nice
Bice
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