Weighmasters and bridge men must give up jobs
Palmer's election not contested. New officials and aldermen witness ceremonies at City Hall as Mayor Torrance opens the new council. Alderman Bartl elected president. Mahoney named city attorney by one vote. Major health officer. Carl weighmaster south side. Garner north side weighmaster. Ritter and Spar bridge toll takers. Sheridan and McCauley assessors. Kreutz deputy clerk appointment ratified. Bouquets and cigars given to officials and supporters amid formalities.
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Frank Bart
Paul W. Mahoney
R. H. Major
Gustave Carl
C. F. Garner
George W. Ritter
Matt Spah
Patrick MacCauley
Sheridan
N. Bradfield
William Torrance
Council
Anderson
Bacheller
Bartl
Downs
Imery
Foerster
Grover
Hirshheimer
Houska
Jojade
Keller
Lang
Mueéenzenberger
Palmer
Rehfuss
Rose
Schulze
Smith
Valentine
Winters
Withee
S. F. Nice
Nathan Bradfield
Kreutz Stays
Mutualization push in Equitable by agents in New York
New York April 18 general agents of the Equitable voted unanimously to back President Alexander in his bid for mutualization. Lima Ohio April 18 Standard Oil cuts crude oil price five cents a barrel in Kansas and two territories, pressuring independents and risking shut downs on western leases. Chanute April 18 field report says the cut hurts territorial producers while Kansas remains largely insulated. Independence Kansas April 18 officials cite beacon and discrimination cases against Standard, with many leases in danger. Garfield with J M Parker visits Wayside field for inspection and plans to move toward Bartlesville.
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New York
The
Equitable
Alexander
Lima, O
Standard Oil Company
Standard Company
Ohio
Indiana
Kansas
Chanute
Standard
Trust
Garfield
J. M. Parker
Oil Producers’ Association
Bartlesville
Onalaska and Holmen Street Railway Survey Underway
Surveyors for Onalaska and La Crosse Street Railway are mapping a line from Onalaska to Holmen Wisconsin. The plan aims to extend the Onalaska electric line to Holmen this summer, with work well underway after about a week. President B E Edwards could not be reached for comment, but sources confirm the report.
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Onalaska
la Crosse
Holmen
Wis
B. E. Edwards
Bell Fined Under New Indiana Cigarette Law
Muncie Indiana April 18 Chester Bell, a young man, was fined 25 dollars plus costs totaling 35 dollars in police court for carrying cigarette papers. Bell claimed he never smoked. This marks the first penalty under the recently enacted anti cigarette law.
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Scripps-McRae Dispatch
Muncite
Ind
Chester Bell
Bell
Rich Sister and Soldier’s Grave Close a Tragic Life
The body of William Craig Carson was buried in the Oak Grove Soldiers Lot after police traced his identity to Kenosha. A 13-year-old daughter, Bessie, is left destitute while a wealthy southern sister, Mrs. S. C. Welch of Kentucky, declined to help. Carson died of a morphine overdose, with the pensioner’s funds and sparse belongings noted.
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Wham Craig Carson
Oak Grove
O. S. Sisson
William Craig Carson
Carson
Kenosha
Bessie Carson
S. C. Welch
Potters
Madison
Reinold
la Crosse
Sisson
Egan
Patterson Trial Opens as Nan Patterson Appears
New York April 18 Nan Patterson faces trial with four talesmen examined and excused and a fifth under examination when recess was taken. The defendant is described as much stouter than before the trial.
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Scripps-McRae Dispatch
New York
Nan Patterson
Talesmen
Talesman
Miss Patterson
Safe robbers burn town in Clendenning
A fire caused by criminals attempting to blow open a town safe devastated Clendenning's business district in the early hours. The damage is estimated at 125000 dollars.
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Scripps-McRae
Charleston
W. Va
Clendenning
Wisconsin Senate Advances Bill on Livestock Tuberculin Testing
The senate postponed for the day the inquiry into Senator Eaton and gave the judiciary committee more time to report. Senator Wylie pushed the agriculture committee to propose a bill requiring all livestock imported into Wisconsin to undergo tuberculin testing and certification of freedom from infection, with penalties for railroads violating the act set between $50 and $200.
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Senate
Eaton
Judiciary Committee
Wylie
Committee On Agriculture
Wisconsin
Milwaukee road worker crushed between box cars in accident
Albert Klick, an air brake repairman at Milwaukee Road north side shops, was severely injured while retrieving tools between two box cars when an engine kicked one of the cars. He was taken to La Crosse hospital with serious internal injuries. his condition was not yet known to be fatal or otherwise.
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Albert Klick
Milwaukee Road
Klick
la Crosse
Sutter
Wisconsin Assembly advances La Crosse normal site bill
Social Tribune reports Madison April 18. The assembly approves the La Crosse normal school site bill trimmed to 10000 dollars, unlikely to change. Also, the civil service bill passes after an amendment requiring present state employees to compete against new applicants. Thayer ward option bill moves toward third reading after a 42 to 40 vote. Assemblyman Warner withdraws after brewer support.
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Madison
Wis
Assembly
la Crosse
Ne Dispatch
Thayer Ward
Thayer
Warner
Madison Brewers
Employers Reject Peace, Union Strikes Continue
Chicago April 18. President Sea of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters stated that the strike against Ward & Co. continues as employers rejected all peace proposals. Unions plan to extend the strike to other organizations if needed. Ward & Co. wagons run under police guard. little disorder reported.
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Scripps-McRae Dispatch
Chicago
Sea
The
International Brotherhood of Teamsters
Ward & Co
Ward Company
Mill Street man mends after leg break from school ballgame
George Fyatt of Mill Street is recovering well after a broken leg suffered during a baseball game at St James School grounds. He expects to be mobile soon and around again.
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George Fyatt
Mill Street
St. James School
Another victim identifies Hoch in Chicago report
Mrs Caroline Strecker of Philadelphia, 43, identified Johann Hoch as the man who married her last October and deserted her a month later, taking $200 of her money. Hoch is described as the alleged bigamist and wife murderer in Chicago dispatches.
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Scripps-McRae
Chicago
Caroline Strecker
Philadephia
Johann Hoch
Japanese Proclaim Tsugara Straits In Defense Zone
TOKIO April 18 The Japanese have proclaimed the Tsugara straits are in the zone of defense and navigation restrictions will prevail The fleet is in Kamraoh Bay SINGAPORE April 18 The steamship Huisang reports it passed Kamroah bay at noon Sunday and the Russian fleet is anchored there with vessels engaged in coaling.
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Scripps-McRae
Tokio
Tsugara Straits
Kamraoh Bay
Singapore
Huisang
Kamroah Bay
Jolivette Returns to Wabas ha Ravanna Steamer Cook
Jerry Jolivette travels to Waba sha to board the Ravanna steamer and resume duties as cook, signaling a resumed maritime assignment and restart of his kitchen role aboard the vessel.
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Jerry Jolivette
Wabasha
Ravanna
Bijou Hosts High Class Vaudeville Show
The Bijou presents a refined vaudeville program featuring polished acts and top talent. Patrons can expect an elegant evening with energetic performances, sophisticated humor, and stagecraft in a classic venue setting.
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John M. Kreutz
Torrance
Board of Health
Muenzenberger
Bard
Bachellor
Emery
Schulz
Houske
Hirscheimer
Lange
Muen
Schultz
Public Bath
Alderman Bacheller
Harry Palmer
A. P. Clark
Chris
Christopher H. Connor
A. C. Houska
Ents
Torrance Iron Works
Togo
Standard Oil
Kas
Scripps- Scripps-McRae Dispatch
Independence
Beacon
Stannard
St. Car Company
MG SS
Gus Delweln
Knoff
Mhoags
Siriaer
Hoch
Vau
Deville
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