La Follette Wins State Delegation in Wisconsin Race
In La Crosse and county reports La Follette lands solid Republican national delegates with strong city and county margins. Barnes and Rose win city votes, while La Follette supporters claim sweeping victory over Taft in the district and state. Local liquor issues show mixed results as county townships split. Delegates at large Brumder Cooper Peterson Stephenson lead over Taft rivals.
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LA Follette
Barnes
Rose
la Crosse
Taft
John Barnes
Counas Rashford
Ruger
Weert Salem
Bangor
Bob
Senate
Brumder
Cooper
Peterson
Stephenson
Elected Justice of Supreme Court in a Warm Campaign
Barnes will not take his seat until the second Tuesday in August as the statutes at the capitol interpret. The law requires the vacant seat to be filled on the first day of the next regular term, which begins in August. The secretary of state has forty five days to canvass the vote. Bashford campaign literature is blamed for Barnes' defeat.
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Barnes
Supreme Court
Secretary of State
Bashford
Milwaukee “Corporation
Hart ee Divorce Trial Opens With Denial Of Charges
Paris April proceedings see Mariboux defending Mrs Hart in a divorce trial as he denies all accusations against the wife and begins his argument, outlining why the charges are false.
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Paris
Mariboux
Hartee
Milwaukee’s Dave Rose Repeats Victory for Mayor
Milwaukee results show David S. Rose elected mayor by a 2,107 plurality over Seidel, with Pringle 4,665 behind for the Republican. Democratic Schoenecker won treasurer by roughly 4,000, and August M. Wawin secured comptroller by 6,008, amid party tensions and La Follette shifts.
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Milwaukee
Seidel
Pringle
David S. Rose
Schoenecker
Rose
Zaleski
August M. Wawin
la Follette
la Fellette
Social Democratic
Policemen Accused of Robbing Businesses on Beats
Philadelphia April 8 Two of four policemen charged with robbing business houses on their beats as part of a wider alleged scheme. The officers face charges and are being investigated by city authorities amid claims of entrapment and corrupt activity within the force.
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Philadelphia
Warlike Move by Government Foreseen for Venezuela
tentative army and navy preparations for a possible demonstration against Venezuela were ordered by President Roosevelt on Secretary Root's recommendation. The moves do not commit the government to war, which would require Congressional action. the orders are more explicit than any since the Boxer uprising.
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Washington
Army
Navy
Venezuela
Roosevelt
Root
Legislative Branch
War Department
Democratic Mayor Wins At Madison Re election
In Madison Wisconsin Mayor J C Schubert a Democrat was reelected by about 1200 votes over Rev W J McKay the Republican candidate Democrats also won a majority of aldermen candidates maintaining control of the common council Jacob Behrend a Democrat was elected city treasurer Karnes carried Madison and won Judge Rashford's ward by 20 votes The La Follette delegates tally to Madison is about 1800 while Taft delegates total about 1900
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Madison
Wis
J. C. Schubert
W. J. McKay
Jacob Behrend
Karnes
Rashford
la Follette
Taft
Girl Stops Jail Delivery in Storm Escape
In Murphysburg Jackson County jail escape halted during a heavy storm. Six prisoners fled. seven were halted by Zera Hanson aged 17, daughter of the sheriff, who held the seventh escapee by the feet until help arrived.
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Murphysburg
Jackson County
Zera Hanson
La Follette Delegation Solid In Wisconsin Primary
John Barnes wins statewide by about 25 000 as La Follette supporters claim solid delegation to the national GOP convention. Taft delegates lose ground in the Tenth and Eighth districts while Milwaukee areas back La Follette strongly. Delegates listed by region will back La Follette until a winner is chosen.
Bomb Hurled Into Italaks Home In Chicago
In Chicago, a bomb exploded at the home of Antonio Lunio, an Italian immigrant, while Lunio his wife and 11 year old son slept. The blast caused damage but no injuries as police and vigilante White Hand society investigated. Bullets matched a previous raid linked to the killing of Jos Congillo and arrests of Felite Maricci and five others.
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Chicago
Antonio Lunio
Lunio
Lugia
Black Hand
White Hand Society
Gault Court
Jos. Congillo
Felite
Maricci
Beautiful Lake of Cascades Disappears in Cascade Bowl
Portland Oregon April 8 Parmelia lake once a beautiful body of water in the Cascade mountains has completely vanished according to Forest Warden Smith who just arrived here. The lake lay in a great bowl at the top of the Cascades and all that remains is a colossal crevice and scattered fish remains. The former lake was about half a mile wide two miles long and very deep.
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Portland
Ore
Parmelia Lake
Cascade Mountains
Smith
Cascades
Defiant Unemployed Push To City Hall In Chicago
About 300 workers facing starvation gathered at Chicago city hall on April 8 demanding jobs. Police surrounded the crowd after a riot call and night sticks were drawn. leaders refused to move, but the mob dispersed quietly as officers advanced.
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Chicago
R. Romadi
Ramadi
Mrs. E. L. Kuentzel Dies in Seattle
James A. Trane learns of the death of his niece Mrs. E. L. Kuentzel nee Lottie Trane in Seattle. Cause not specified but heart trouble suspected. She grew up in La Crosse, finished high school there, moved with family to Milwaukee after marriage two years ago. Body to be interred beside her father in Milwaukee.
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James A. Trane
E. L. Kuentzel
Lottie Trane
Seattle
la Crosse
Milwaukee
Parker on New York Big Four delegate slate
Report from Tammany circles says the New York delegation to the Denver convention includes Alton B Parker Lewis Chanler William Connors Charles Murphy with Patrick McCarren excluded Parker opposes Bryan and it is believed most of New York’s delegation will back Johnson.
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New York
Tammany Hall
Denver
Alton B. Parker
Lewis
Chanler
William J. Conners
Charles F. Murphy
Patrick McCarren
Harmony
Parker
Bryan
Johnson
FIGHT TO FINISH ON BETTING BILL
In Albany on April 8 crowds packed the senate galleries as bills to end race track gambling awaited final passage. Supporters say passage would affect property values and end Kentucky thoroughbred breeding. opponents warn of political fallout for Hughes. Fancher appeared later claiming he would vote yes, arriving smiling after an alleged kidnapping attempt.
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Albany
N. Y
Senate
Kentucky
Hughes
Raines
Senator Fancher
Fancher
Julia Marlowe in Scandal at Last
Salem, April - Mrs Clara L Von Herrmann filed for divorce from Karl S Von Herrmann naming actress Julia Marlowe and Maud Thorn burn Backus as co respondents. The complaint cites twenty places in the US and abroad where Von Herrmann allegedly visited with Marlowe and Backus.
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Salem
Mass
Clara L. von Herrmann
Hamilton
Karl Stephen von Herrmann
Julia Marlowe
Maud Thornburn Backus
Brooklyn
Miss Marlowe
von Herrmann
Backus
Starving man kills self in ambulance case
Albert Christian aged 50 shot himself in the police ambulance while being taken to the county hospital as a charity patient. The driver heard a shot inside the vehicle and found Christian dead with a bullet hole in his head. John Vavick, fever delirious, could tell nothing about the shooting. Christian was starving when found.
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Chicago
Albert Christian
John Vavick
Christian
Vavick
Armor belt height debate noted by secretary
Secretary Metcalf on April 8 sent the Senate naval committee report from Magdalena Bay. He argued that with smooth seas and little wind the swell could roll and pitch enough to expose the lower portion of the armor belt, thus the lower limit of armor should not be raised.
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Washington, D. C
Metcalf
Senate
Naval Committee
Evans
Magdalena Bay
Miners Meet Today In Springfield Convention
Illinois coal miners convened in Springfield to prepare for this afternoon’s talks with operators over two wage scale issues. President Lewis is expected to arrive to urge attendance at the Toledo conference set for April 14.
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Springfield
Ill
Illinois
Lewis
Toledo
Paddock Verdict Spurs Arguments Before Judge Fruit
Attorneys for Mary Paddock press arguments before Judge Fruit over the verdict in the case against Hiram Goddard in which Paddock was awarded $1000. The hearing centers on the damages ruling and potential post verdict motions as both sides present their positions.
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Paddock
Judge Fruit
Mary Paddock
Hiram Goddard
Bangor mobilizes for agricultural school site
Bangor business leaders vote to pursue the agricultural school with a vigorous campaign. A seven member committee will hustle for Bangor as the site, touring La Crosse with twenty other businessmen. They pledge ample funds and full local backing to win on merits.
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Bangor
Wis
Agricultural School
E. J. Kneen
N. M. Elsen
L. J. Roberts
A. Mengel
W. M. Smith
E. Merle
Oscar Hussa
R. W. Bowen
Ban~ Gor
la Crosse
Tribune
Anarchists Murder 18 Of 22 Children In Spain
In Seville on April 8 likely murders by Molina and Frances Herrara, an anarchist couple who lived together 29 years. Police report 18 of 22 children killed, four survivors. Fragments of infant skeletons found. a cellar cemetery and graves in the yard. Mob tried to lynch the pair.
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Seville
Spain
Molina
Frances Herrara
Funeral to be held for F. R. Jacobson at St Mary's
The funeral for F. R. Frank Jacobson will be held Thursday at 9 o'clock from St Marys Church with Father White presiding.
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F. R. Frank Jacob Son
St. Mary’s Church
Father White
Weather and Water Extremes Across States and North Midwest
Weather and water data show La Crosse at 30 and 44 with wind 10 and .78 inch precipitation. River will rise over 36 hours to stage about 4.7 feet. Wisconsin fair tonight and Thursday with rising temperatures, Minnesota and Iowa similar, Wabasha reports 4 inches of snow and Stillwater 6 inches.
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la Crosse
United States
Huron
Montgomery
Abilene
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Iowa
Wabasha
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