Doherty Attacks Johnson Backers Over Party Principles
La Crosse County Democratic chairman Doherty writes to Chicago Johnson headquarters denouncing the campaign as placing expedience above party integrity. He argues the Johnson push shows a fund beyond normal candidate resources and quotes a 1908 letter urging a strong presidential candidate and party loyalty.
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Johnson
John F. Doherty
la Crosse County
Democratic Committee
F. B. Lynch
Chicago
Doherty
Mr. Lynch
New York Democrats Prepare for Another Convention
Syracuse April 17 Melvin Z Haven a former state committeeman says there will be another New York state democratic convention The recent convention was disruptive and caused a statewide democrat uprising Second convention delegates will be seated in Denver beyond a doubt Plans will be made in a few days
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Syracuse
N. Y
New York
Melvin Z. Haven
Denver
Belief in Goulds Patch Trouble Quelled by Family
Mrs Howard Kelly confirmed rumors of trouble between her daughter Mrs Gould and her husband. She said differences might be settled and doubted papers in a suit had been served, noting it would surprise her if legal action occurred because of the children. The dispute, she suggested, may blow over.
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New York
Howard Kelly
Gould
Cnt
La Follette gravely ill in Washington hospital
Washington April 17 Senator Robert M La Follette is seriously ill with gall stones and stomach trouble. He has been under constant medical care for forty hours in Washington and cannot take part in current congressional proceedings. His physicians say there is no cause for alarm and he is expected to recover.
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Washington
D. C
Robert M. la Follette
Congress
Supreme Court halts Horicon drainage district plan
Madison Wis April 17 the Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled against about 150 Horicon property owners blocking a drainage district for 3500 acres of swamp because Rock River and Husitsford Lake are navigable. The decision ends the project and impacts thousands in value and improvement.
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Madison
Wis
Supreme Court
Horicon
Rock River
Hustisford Lake
Argue Tarrant
Tarrant
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
President to Force Vote On His Bills
Washington April 17 The president signals a tougher stand on his legislative program for the session. After a conference with Representative Watson Indiana and house leaders the president is said to refuse terms and press ahead with his measures. A further message is expected.
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Washington
Watson
Indiana
Cannon
House
Funeral for Infant Dwight Hallock Held at North Side Episcopal
The infant son of Mr and Mrs J M Sarles 927 Rose street Dwight Hallock will be laid to rest at 2 30 tomorrow afternoon at the North Side Episcopal church with Rev Moller officiating and Wm Dwyer in charge.
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Dwight Hallock
J. M. Sarles
Rose Street
North Side Episcopal Church
Rev. Moller
Wm. Dwyer
Earle Returns to Monroe With Soul Mate After Divorce
Ferdi nand Earle, known for affinity ideas, returns to Monroe after a year abroad and a high profile divorce. He greets a welcoming crowd at his estate after marrying Miss Kuttner, with a $50 000 settlement from his estate and a cautious town awaiting his conduct.
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Monroe
N. Y
Ferdinand Earle
Mr. Earle
New York
Miss Kuttner
France
Earle
Ferdinand Pinney Earle
Nestor Shot by Close Associate in New York Billiard Hall
Edward Nestor, prize fighter, lies dying at Flower Hospital after a billiard hall shooting. William Roache, his former friend and manager, is jailed on murder charges as Kitty Redmond’s affections fuel the feud. Roache fired two shots as Nestor confronted him claiming a threat to his romance.
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New York
Edward Nestor
Flower Hospital
William Roache
Kitty Redmond
Roache
Nestor
Daring Hold-up in Heart of City
Two robbers boarded Northern Pacific train No 5 in Minneapolis and robbed passengers of 41 dollars and two gold watches after forcing passengers at gunpoint. They escaped on foot near 25th avenue, with detectives scouring the area for the suspects. Amelia Jordan a Jamestown North Dakota school teacher concealed a hundred dollar roll by stuffing it in her shoe.
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Minneapolis
Minn
25Th Avenue
Union Station
Amelia Jordan
Jamestown
N. D
John Omen Committed to the Poor House by Judge Brindley
Judge Brindley commits John Omen an indigent known as a bad omen to the poor house on the poor commissioners' application. Omen has wandered La Crosse for 32 years and says he does not know his wife’s whereabouts. He is frequently described in police circles as a bad omen.
Italian diplomat Aliotti recalled amid Hart McKee divorce case
Paris April 17 First Secretary Baron Aliotti of the Italian embassy has been recalled to Rome after his name was linked to the Hart McKee divorce trial. Since Count Torneilli’s death he has served as Italian chargé d affaires in Paris.
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Paris
Baron Aliotti
Rome
Hart-McKee
Count Torneilli
Mob Attacks Clinton Italian Colony. Police Silent
In Decatur Illinois on April 17 a mob of Americans attacked the Italian quarter, firing over 500 rounds. Houses were wrecked and windows smashed. Italians hid or fled. Police did not intervene as residents fled the east Clinton area. Details were sent to the Italian consul in Chicago.
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Decatur, Illl
Clinton
Illinois. Central Railroad
Chicago
Ill Wind Blows Misfortune on Frank Johnson
In Eau Claire Wisconsin on April 17 Frank Johnson suffers a string of mishaps caused by a strong wind. A clogged eye, a hat blown into the river then into the street, a drag injures him, and a hospital brick strikes his cot. He now dodges heavy breaths.
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Eau Claire
Wis
Frank Johnson
Frank
Notorious Daylight Bank Robbery in Chataqua Kansas
Two men robbed Citizen's Bank in Chautauqua Kansas during daylight led by a suspected Henry Starr. They tied horses before entering and subdued cashier Walterhouse locking him in the vault. The robbers escaped with about $2,000 as Walterhouse recovered.
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Chatauqua
Kansas
Henry Starr
Walterhouse
Senator Stephenson Spent 1100 Supporting La Follette Bid
United States Senator Isaac Stephenson filed an expense report with the secretary of state stating he spent 1100 to assist La Follette's presidential bid in Wisconsin.
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Madison
Wis
United States
Isaac Stephenson
Secretary of State
la Follette
Wisconsin
Counterfeiters Arrested in Chicago Dime Plot
Secret service agents raided a West Madison Street house and arrested Robert Brennan John Delany and John Duanne on a charge of making and passing counterfeit dimes. They were held to the federal grand jury a fully equipped plant was seized.
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Chicago
Secret Service
West Madison Street
Robert Brennan
John Delany
John Duanne
Federal
Barbara Russell to Sing at Congregational Church
Miss Barbara Russell will sing at the Congregational church at Seventh and Main streets Sunday morning. It was announced she would sing in Winona Sunday but her appearance there will be in the evening.
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Barbara Russell
Congregational Church
Seventh and Main Streets
Winona
Trade Journal Moves W C Donovan Offices
Wisconsin Trades Journal proprietor W C Donovan relocates from 521 to 407 in the McMillan building and adopts a new phone number 629M.
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W. C. Donovan
Wisconsin Trades Journal
McMillan, New
Notable Gathering of Masons in City
A reunion of Scottish Rite Masons in La Crosse and vicinity at the Masonic temple featured Rose Croix degree work led by Knight Frederick Redhead. Attendees came from Wisconsin Milwaukee Chicago Minneapolis Des Moines Clinton West Salem and other locales. An association was formed as the Rose Croix club of La Crosse with Wm Torrance elected president Frederick Redhead secretary and Jas B Funke treasurer.
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Masonic Temple
Frederick Redhead
Des Moines
Wisconsin
Milwaukee
Chicago
Minneapolis
Clinton
Iowa
Winona
West Salem
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JAIL FOR BIG MEN FINANCING CUPID
Mrs. Jennie Scott marriage broker case heads to the jury tonight as defense claims sincerity in uniting couples by marriage. Three prominent Chicago business men face arrest soon on charges of financing a cupid brokerage on the side with evidence pointing to their role in matrimonial schemes. The prosecutions follow the Miss Marian Grey conviction and Mrs. E L Glinn case, with arrest warrants expected after the Glinn matter closes.
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Chicago
Jennie Scott
South Shore Country Club
Seward S. Shirer
United States District Attorney
Marian Grey
E. L. Glinn
Glinn
Minister's suicide amid wedding scandal at Woodbury
Rev. George W. Thompson 48, pastor of First Presbyterian, was found dead with a revolver in his room near his wedding to Miss Annie Kenworthy. The case drew attention as reports linked a rival woman claiming he would marry, sparking claims of a stormy confrontation and possible mental distress.
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Woodbury
N. J
George W. Thompson
First Presbyterian Church
Thompson
Annie R Kenworthy
Kenworthy
Crisis in Chester car strike nears potential flare
Chester Pennsylvania April 17 the real crisis in the street car strike is expected before night four troops of the state constabulary two hundred men arrived at noon and the company plans to resume service crowds have been momentarily overawed but are in an ugly mood an attempt to run cars is feared to trigger serious trouble
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Chester
State Constabulary
Five young girls held for wheel theft in city
Laurice Crepps Lucille Dorothy Avelyn and Fern Reiter aged eight to fifteen are being held for theft of wheels during the past week. The girls had been taking wheels from school houses on the South side then riding around the city before cooling off.
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Laurice Crepps
Lucille
Dorothy
Avelyn
Fern Reiter
Weaether
Aldrich Bill Crashes in House Currency Fight
The Aldrich bill was laid on the table by the House Banking Currency Committee amid a faltering GOP stance. Leaders may back the Fowler bill or delay currency action to the next session. Senator La Follette’s illness improves but he is not yet out. Congressman Burton outlines the administration’s view of the low business mood and its causes amid ongoing currency debate.
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Mutual Fire Insurance Company
la Prairie
Rock County
Supreme Court
Lathers
Anna Knode
Knodel
Washington
Watson
Fowler
Aldrich
House Committee On
la Follette
Burton
Ohio
United States
Weather and Water Outlook Across States With Rain
Weather forecasts indicate showers in Wisconsin late tonight through Saturday with rising temperatures. Minnesota faces showers tonight and east portion Saturday, warmer in the east. Iowa shows showers tonight and possibly Saturday, warmer tonight. Highs cool then warm with a broad pressure pattern across the north Atlantic states and Pacific slope. Oklahoma reports 1.40 inches of rainfall in 24 hours.
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Gulf
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