Milwaukee Road May Face State Tax Bill Of 1.5 Million
Madison Wisconsin December 2 The Wisconsin Supreme Court case against the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway could decide if the state loses as much as 1 5 million over 46 090 in unreported earnings taxed under an old license system The railroad countersues for 1 469 000 arguing taxes on interstate earnings were illegal and seeks repayment plus costs from the state authorities note suspicious legislative clause allowing recovery if overpaying is proven and its origin remains unclear
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Madison, Wis
Wisconsin
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway Company
Supreme Court
Milwaukee Road
Attorney General’s Office
Williams Wins caucus clash over filibuster scheme
Washington December 2 A clash in the Democratic caucus pitted minority floor leader John Sharp Williams against Robert Lee Henry chairman of the caucus Henry had earlier said he would not seek the floor leadership but would back Williams In the Saturday meeting Judge Clayton Virginia was elected to succeed Henry Hay Virginia introduced a filibuster measure Henry backed it but Williams adjourned to block a vote The incident ended with the caucus laughing at the attempted maneuver Henry and Hay resented the move and some Democrats say Williams is too close to Joe Cannon
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Washington
John Sharp Williams
Robert Lee Henry
Henry
Williams
Judge Clayton
Virginia
Hay
Willliams
Roosevelt Declines Run for Nebraska Voter
President Roosevelt told Representative Sishaw of Nebraska he will not deviate from his prior announcement. The Nebraska delegation urged a run again, but the president reinforced that Taft’s strength would be reinforced by his stance and that no new announcement would be made.
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Teddy” Roosevelt
Nebraska
Washington, D. C
Roosevelt
Sishaw
Thousands of men demanded by the industrial renewal
Omaha reports construction on Harriman lines restarting with renewed vigor after the recent financial flare up. In New York, Republic Iron and Steel plants at Pittsburgh Wheatland and Youngstown resume with full crews and round the clock operation, driven by a backlog of orders.
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Omaha
Neb
Harriman
New York
Republic Iron and Steel Company
Pittsburg
Wheatland
Youngstown
Elks Honor Departed Brothers in Memorial Service
The B P O Elks held their annual memorial service at Congregational church with two main addresses by Louis Nash and Rev J S Lowe. Officers wore white carnations and solemnly called the names of deceased members including Frank Pooler Volney A Bigelow J D Young Henry T Waters and H H Byrne as candles burned by the pulpit.
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B. P. O. Elks
Congregational Church
Louis Nash
St. Paul Lodge of Elks
J. S. Lowe
St. Paul's Universalist Church
Elks
Lowe
R. T. Case
St. Paul
John Wellington
Houston Fire Ravages Business District Amid Half Million Loss
A midnight blaze in Houston's business quarter caused about 500000 in damage, destroying the government building court house and a theatre. The event disrupted daily life and left a stark reminder of resilience amid ruin. The report also mentions an upcoming address by Rev. Lowe and a ceremonial gathering at 3 o'clock by local members.
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Houston
Court House
la Crosse
Lowe
Schomers jailed for alleged north side theft
John Schomers was detained at police headquarters after entering the saloon of John Webber at 701 Rose Street. He remains in custody awaiting trial, expected today. Webber says nothing of value was taken, only a few cigars and small items. Police found the saloon doors open Friday morning and arrested Schomers the same day. he may have been intoxicated.
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John Schomers
John Webber
Rose Street
Mr. Webber
Mr. Schomers
Schomers
Bob Evans Advance Sails for Pacific
Six torpedo boat destroyers forming Admiral Evans' advance guard sailed from Hampton Roads heading around the continent to join the fleet bound for the Pacific coast. The ships departed in the morning as part of the long cruise to the western theater.
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Washington
Bob” Evans
Pacific Coast
Hampton Roads
Court to Hear Greene and Gaynor Embezzlement Case
Greene and Gaynor, who embezzled nearly $600000 of U S funds, petition the U S Supreme Court for a writ of certiorari. Their four year prison term and $575000 fines stand as they seek release from Ga custody after capture in Canada. Senator Knox led the effort, opposing English counsel, asserting these criminals must face penalty.
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Benjamin D. Greene
John F. Gaynor
United States
Savannah
Supreme Court
United States Supreme Court
Canada
Greene
Gaynor
Georgia
Privy Council of England
Philander C. Knox
Pennsylvania
Knox
Sir Edward Clarke
Privy Council
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Judge Powers Eloquently Defends Woman in Landmark Plea
Washington report on December 2 details closing defense by Attorney Hoover and final address by Judge Powers in the Bradley case. Hoover urged innocence beyond reasonable doubt, recalling the defendant's troubled life and love for Brown. Powers portrayed a trapped woman, noting society's rejection and a master who controlled her fate as the jury weighs the verdict.
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Washington, D. C
Hoover
Brown
Judge Powers
Trilby
Svengali
Powers
Sixtieth Congress Opens With Routine Business
The sixtieth Congress meets in Washington with opening ceremonies and sworn-in sessions. Senate chair Fairbanks presides as the body and house members receive oath, officers are re-elected, and seats allocated. Leaders announce committees, with communications to follow tomorrow. The notices include condolences for Senators Morgan and Pettus.
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Washington
D. C
Senate
House
Cannon
Fairbanks
Edward Everett Hale
Hale
Roosevelt
Morgan and Pettus
Alabama
Forty-Six Miners Dead Likely in Fayette City Mine Blast
Belle Vernon Pa Dec 2 An explosion of fire damp in the Na omi mine of the United Coal company at Fayette City last night probably caused the death of forty six miners. One body named Pete was recovered this morning. Rescuers worked all night and remain on scene with little chance of saving any lives as more entombed are feared.
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Bellevernon
Naomi
United Coal Company
Fayette City
Pete
Hau's sentence commuted to life imprisonment
Karlsruhe December 2 The death sentence on Karl Hau professor accused of killing his mother in law was commuted to life imprisonment. New developments suggested a sentence more appropriate if a vindication occurred.
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Karlsruhe
Karl Hau
Trio killed in Baltimore road wreck at Shenandoah
W. L. F. Hoffman his daughter Nellie and an unidentified man passenger died in a morning crash on the Baltimore road at Shenandoah.
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Baltimore
W. L. F. Hoffman
Nellie
Baltimore Road
Shenandoah
Thaw trial postponed to January 6 in New York
The Thaw trial was postponed to January 6 to avoid jurors being locked up during holidays. Judge Dowling ordered a remand of three hundred dollars to be in court Jan 6. Littleton, Thaw’s counsel, pressed for immediate trial. Evelyn Thaw was the only family member present. Thaw stood by the doorway under guard listening to arguments.
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New York
Littleton
Thaw
Evelyn
Luther League Meeting At English Lutheran South Side
The Luther league of the English Lutheran church of the South Side will meet with Mrs. H. M. Irvin at 14423 Loomis Street tomorrow night.
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The
Luther League of the
English Lutheran Church of the
Local division HQ to move to Minneapolis tomorrow
Secrecy surrounds a reported plan to relocate the C M S P railway division freight and passenger agent office from La Crosse to Minneapolis or St Paul. Agent A B Willoughby and staff are said to move, with four La Crosse positions affected. local operations would stay under the La Crosse office.
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C. M. & S. P. Railway Company
Minneapolis
Chicago
Willoughby
Twin Cities
Barling
Milwaukee
Tribune
L. Conger
la Crosse
H. L. McLaughlin
Mineneapolis
St. Paul
Wabasha
Chippewa Valley
River
Minnesota
Iowa
Wileloughby
Child of Adolph Doerre Dies at 17 Months
Edwin Doerre, 17 month old son of Mr and Mrs Adolph Doerre of Mormon Coulee, died yesterday afternoon after a brief teething illness. Funeral tomorrow at 2 pm from the residence with interment in Mormon Coulee cemetery. Rev Andreas officiates. Mrs Theo Manstedt in charge of arrangements.
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Edwin Doerre
Adolph Doerre
Mormon Coulee
Morow
Andreas
Theo. Manstedt
Weather Forecast Coldest and Warmest Yet Across Regions
Weather forecasts show a cold night with a low near 10 and a high around 24. Winds at about 4 miles per hour. Snowfall is reported as trace. La Crosse was among the coldest locales except for Sault Ste. Marie Huron and Winnipeg. Wisconsin and Minnesota expect fair skies with continued cool temperatures tonight and Tuesday amid a broad high over Wyoming.
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Sault Ste. Marie
Huron
Winnepeg
la Crosse
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Iowa
Lake
New York
Wyoming
Rocky Mountain
Plains States
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Joe Cannon
Kelocr
Rob
Lee Henry
Congress
John S. Lowf
St. Paul's Church
Elks’ Memorial
North Side
Bob’ Evans
Pacific
Lion
Philander
Bureau of
la Crosse Tribune
J. C. Welliver
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Annie Bradley
Sixtieth Congress
Littl
Hau
Luther League Meeting
St. Paul Road
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