Magnate Count in Assault Case on Chicago Streets
Millionaire M. H. Kilgallen accuses Count Jacques der von Mourik de Beaufort of assault after a heated confrontation in Chicago. The count, hospitalized, says he refused to leave while his wife lies in hospital and recounts being struck in the face. A chauffeur and an arrest on bond follow as the dispute escalates.
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M. H. Kilgallen
Jacques der von Mourik de Beaufort
Peaufort
de Beaufort
Chicago
Kilgallen
M. H
Bob
Ler
Piper
Michigan Avenue
Nt St. Luke's Hospital
Coun
Weather summary for La Crosse and vicinity
Generally fair forecast with little change through today and Saturday. Warmer tonight and Saturday with light winds around four to eight miles per hour.
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la Crosse
Start Action to Free John Dietz Court Case Sparks Debate
Sheriff Madden orders show cause why John Dietz should remain imprisoned, igniting a legal clash over potential release. Officials scrutinize evidence, with public attention mounting as deadlines approach and arguments unfold in court.
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START
John Dietz
Madden
Habeas Corpus Opened Over Sawyer County Prisoner
Chief Justice Winslow issues a mandate directing Sheriff Madden of Sawyer county to bring John F. Dietz to Madison at 14 00 on December 9 to show by what authority he holds Dietz. Attorney Leo Reitman alleges unlawful detention and constitutional violations and cites a court conspiracy to block bail. Further papers will be filed in Howard with Sawyer county circuit court.
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Madison
Wis
Winslow
Wisconsin Supreme Court
Madden
Sawyer County
John F. Dietz
Dietz
Leo Reitman
Howard
Leaves Babes to Shop, Both Dead
In Chicago a mother, Mrs Cuthbert, left her four and two year old children and later returned to a burning home. Thomas Cuthbert aged four and Sadie Cuthbert aged two died in the blaze. Margarita Cuthbert, six, was missing at press time. The mother, driven mad by the loss, cried out for her babies and fainted.
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Chicago
Thomas Cutbert
Thomas Cuthbert
Sadie Cuthbert
Margarita Cuthbert
Thomas
Sadie
Railroads Protest Berth Rate Reductions Before ICC
In Chicago on December 2, railroads argued before Interstate Commerce Commission officials Lane and Clerk that proposed Pullman berth rate cuts would force losses on their operations and breach guarantees to the Pullman Company. The hearing adjourned with the case tentatively closed and awaiting a ruling, while railroads warned they may present more evidence if the commission rejects about a 20 percent general reduction.
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Chicago
Interstate Commerce Commissioners
Pullman Company
Interstate Commerce Commission
Rumors Fly as Garment Strike Talks Continue
Chicago December 2 reports show 49,000 striking garment workers divided rumors claim peace is near while others say peace is not near. The only sign of progress is that conferences between workers and employers remain in progress seeking an accord to end the conflict.
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Chicago
Yeggs Loot State Post Office in Emerald Wisconsin
The Emerald post office, located in a store 15 miles east of New Richmond on the Soo road, was blown up early today by yesterday’s veges. The explosion wrecked the store building and the office inside, with $400 in cash and $200 in stamps taken by the robbers.
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New Richmond
Wis
Emerald
Here
Soo
Mrs James McKinney Improves After Illness
Washington Dec 2 A change for the better was noted today in the condition of Mrs James McKinney wife of Illinois representative who was stricken with apoplexy yesterday in the capital city and is receiving medical care.
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Washington, D. C
James McKinney
Representative McKinney
Illinois
Father of the trusts is dead
Judge James Brooks Dill longtime New Jersey corporation lawyer and author of Dill on New Jersey Corporations died at his Orange home. Known as the father of trusts he helped form many major companies and earned a reputed fee of one million dollars for organizing U S Steel. He refused a $25 000 retainer on departure from practice.
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Orange
N. J
James Brooks Dill
New Jersey
United States Steel Corporation
Court of Errors and Appeals
Dill
Molly McGuire
Wilkesbarre
Whitewash moves to censuring Pinchot in Ballinger inquiry
Washington December 2 The Ballinger Pinchot investigating committee debated including a censure of Gifford Pinchot in the majority report and may exonerate Secretary Ballinger while also censuring Pinchot and other accusers.
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Washington, D. C
Gifford Pinchot
Ballinger-Pinchot
Ballinger
Pinchot
Secretary of the Interior
Carter Harrison Announces Fifth Mayor Bid in Chicago
Dec 2 Carter H Harrison former Chicago mayor announces candidacy for a fifth term. He seeks the Democratic nomination at the primaries on February 28.
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Carter Harrison
Chicago
Carter H. Harrison
Wendling's Defense Testimony in Alma Kellner Murder Case
Joseph Wendling, on trial for the Alma Kellner murder, resumed his testimony in Louisville. He described arriving in America, work around St. John's church, and said blood on clothes came from a self inflicted wound. He denied knowledge of the crime and suggested blood on trunks resulted from a fall. He admitted past bicycle use and claimed a disguise act in Houston to please a girl while noting naturalization attempts in Galveston under an assumed name.
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Louisville
Joseph Wendling
Alma Kellner
Wendling
America
St. John’s Church
Burke and
Carney
Commonwealth
Huffaker
Schumann
Robbins
Houston
Galveston
Henri Joseph Jacquemin
Thry
Rhone
France
Cole Dor
Druses Suffer Major Slaughter Near Hauran Syria
Seven hundred Druses were slain in a battle with Turkish troops at Hauran south of Damascus. The Druse force of about ten thousand remains entrenched in a mountain stronghold as another clash looms amid ongoing sectarian strife.
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Constantinople
Hauran
Syria
Damascus
Dearholt Heads to La Crosse to Answer Charges
A report notes Dearholt travels to La Crosse to face charges in person. Norris predicts insurgents will urge a house representative push at the forthcoming short session.
Insurgent Republicans Eye New House Committee Plan
George W. Norris and fellow insurgents push a geographic division plan to reform House committees The scheme would appoint majority and minority members by twelve and eight geographic divisions, creating roughly twenty member big committees including Rules Norris expects a strong insurgent push once the new session opens with a caucus planned for next week
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House
Norris
Apportionment of Taxes Is Out
The notice states that apportionment of taxes is out in the current municipal matter. It references the local government and the process affecting tax distribution, signaling changes or results for town budgets and services.
City Files Tax Apportionment For 1911 Totals
County officials today announced the 1911 tax apportionment with a total levy of 236 190 47 dollars. La Crosse city pays 143 237 55 dollars of the city share. State tax 62 615 25 dollars and county tax 123 555 00 dollars are listed along with school and bridge funds.
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la Crosse
Bangor
Barre
Burnlees
Campbell
Farmington ‘Greenfield
Hamilton
Holland O “Es
Onslaska
Shelby Se
Washington
Vil
W. Salem
Onalaska City
la Crosse City
County Superintendent of Schools
County Co. Supt
Barree
Burns
Erree
Farmington
Greenfield
Holland
Onalaska
Shelby
West Salem
City
la Crose
Eree
Greenfield Ee
Hamilton Ee
Holland Ee
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Ess Eee
W. Salem Vis
Greenfield Eeree
Heiress and Chauffeur Eloped in Washington Romance
A social Washington romance centers on A L Saunders, once a chauffeur for Miss Blanche Malone, and the heiress now on a honeymoon. They wed October 29 and travel from Fairmont West Virginia to Washington as the announcement reaches the capital. Miss Malone, a Mount Vernon Seminary alumna, met her driver last summer in Fairmont.
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Washington
D. C
North
Pollock Admired in Capital for Supreme Court Nomination
Report that Judge John C. Pollock of Kansas has been definitely chosen by President Taft for associate justice of the United States Supreme Court generates interest in his bench record. Pollock has served as United States judge in the district of Kansas since 1903 with limited fame beyond official Washington circles.
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Washington, D. C
John C. Pollock
Kansas
Taft
Supreme Court of the
United States
West
District of Kansas
Washington
Books of Association drive sparks humane movement danger
The president urges the spread of the Books of Association across the state as a broad humanitarian effort. Citizens Committee will review the books and invite all skeptics to examine them and form their own view.
Hear Convention Report Miss Sabelwitz Speaks on Plague Fight
Miss Sabelwitz outlines the work against the spread of the white plague at the convention. She notes medical efforts, public health measures, and community education as key components of the campaign.
War on the Disease Discussed by Center Speaker
Dr Hoyt E Dearholt of Milwaukee arrives in La Crosse with association books and vouchers to answer charges about the Wisconsin Anti Tuberculosis Association The books will be examined by a citizen committee at the La Crosse Club to report to the public The hearing is open to any citizen and aims to verify allegations affecting the Christmas seal campaign.
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Wisconsin Anti-Tuberculosis Association
Hoyt E. _Dearholt
Milwaukee
la Crosse
Twentieth Century Club
la Crosse Club
Nettie Sabelwitz
Elks’ Club
Blatz
E. A. Ross
University of Wisconsin
C. A. Baer
Association
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