Congress Opens Its New Session with Silent Greeting
Both Senate and House convened at noon in Washington with full Senate present for the first time in three years as new members arrived in the House. Resolutions were filed to honor deceased members and the president’s message awaited. Penrose pushed for information on army order dismissals of three Negro companies, while Foraker pressed war records. Moody’s Supreme Court nomination and other nominees were announced.
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Washington, D. C
Congress
Senate
House
Penrose
Fairbanks
Foraker
Warren
Moody
Supreme Court
James D. Elliott
South Dakota
Banquet Plans To Be Discussed At December Board Meeting
The Board of Trade will consider whether to hold a season banquet at the annual December meeting tomorrow night. If approved the event would likely take place in February as in past years. No other new propositions are on the agenda this time. A quip notes widows remarrying should drop prior references to a former husband.
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Board of Trade
Federationists Remain in Jail in Steunenberg Case
The Supreme Court declines to release Western Federation of Miners officials charged in the Steunenberg murder from Idaho custody. Justice Harlan announces the opinion. The writ of habeas corpus was denied. court did not rule on guilt.
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Washington, D. C
Supreme Court
Western Federation of Miners
Steunenberg
Idaho
Hanion
Colorado
Federal Court of Idaho
Barn Attack Hits Equity Opponent in Owensboro
A barn owned by James Wilson, an opponent of the American Society of Equity, was burned by incendiaries in Owensboro Kentucky. The fire destroyed twenty nine mules and a large quantity of grain and hay worth ten thousand dollars. A large tobacco crop belonging to Wilson’s tenants remained untouched.
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Scrinns-McRae
Owensboro
James_ Wilson
American Society of Equity
Wilson
Equity
Rev James W Irish Emerges As Possible La Crosse Mayor Candidate
The Rev James W Irish pastor of King Street Methodist church is discussed as a Republican mayoral candidate in La Crosse amid reform efforts. Col Fred A Copeland former mayor promotes the bid. Copeland is away for interviews. Irish came to La Crosse from Ashland Wis a year ago where he aided the labor movement.
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James W. Irish
King Street Methodist Church
la Crosse Club
Fred A. Copeland
Irish
Col. Copeland
la Crosse
Ashland
Wis
Mission Plan Progress For Unique Building Site
The Pastors' union committee led by John M. Holley Sr E. E. Bentley and Henry Hallouer reports progress on selecting a site for a city mission. Since the Unique theater withdrawal the site choice remains unsettled. The pastors seek to start the mission under Captain Ivy and propose holding a Biederwolf meeting there. Dr W D Thomas presents a paper on the philosophical basis for scientific study and theology.
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John M. Holley Sr
E. E. Bentley
Henry Hallouer
Ivy
Salvation Army
W. D. Thomas
Three Shoplifters Captured In Multi-city Heist
A trio led by Jacob Schmitt Rose Wettakohr and Joseph Schnick stole a seal skinned coat valued at 265 from the E R Barton Co store in La Crosse on November 24. Warrants issued by manager C J Felber from Judge Brindley place them under Elkhart Indiana arrest with bail set at 5000. If bail is posted they will be brought to La Crosse for trial. otherwise Elkhart will prosecute first and then they may be moved here.
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la Grosse
E. R. Barton Company
C. J. Felber
Brindley
Felber
Elkhart
Ind
Jacob Schmitt
Rose Wettakohr
Joseph Schnick
la Crosse
Silver Tube Failure In Child Diphtheria Death Near Midway
Five year old Charles Frederic Rowe died at his home near Midway from diphtheria after a four day illness. A throat operation and silver breathing tube failed to save him. This marks the season's first diphtheria death.
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Charles Frederic Rowe
Midway
Sharpshooters to Elect Officers Tonight in La Crosse
The La Crosse Sharpshooters association will elect officers for the ensuing year at their North Third street rooms. Other matters of interest will be discussed by members during the session.
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la Crosse Sharpshooters’ Association
North Third Street
In football it isn't always the puns Iter who makes the best punt
A playful line highlighting football pun rivalry with Iter noted for humorous wordplay. It suggests competition around punning rather than field performance.
Hold Soldiers Ready for Riot in Gillette Trial
Herkimer New York December 3 Atty Mills closes for Chester Gillette attacking the yellow press. The Thirty first Separate Military company sits in armory ready to suppress disorders if Gillette is found not guilty. Militia could march to the courthouse to guard the prisoner and deter a mob. District Attorney Ward plans orders via Capt. Eddy.
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Scripps Ae Wispatch
Herkimer
N. Y
Mills
Chester Gillette
Grace
Billy”) Brown
Ward
Court House
Gillette
Roxanna Druse
Eddy
New Weather Man Named for La Crosse Bureau
E. C. Thompson, appointed to the La Crosse weather bureau, will report at the dear office to Weather Fore caster G. H. Oberholzer shortly after Christmas. He is currently on a one month leave of absence in Burlington Vermont.
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E. C. Thompson
la Crosse
Dear
G. H. Oberholzer
Mr. Thompson
Burlington, Vt
Veterans Given Aid From Soldiers' Relief Commission
The Soldiers' Relief commission met this morning in the office of Coroner Cronon. Several needy veterans were given aid.
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Soldiers’ Relief Commission
Cronon
Oyster Bay Reader Praises Pears Soap In Letter
In a frank note from Oyster Bay, a reader from Frisco signs as Abe Rufe praising Pears soap and Ivory for daily bathing. He asserts frequent use and immune confidence, signing from 126 Broadway. The letter segment shares strong soap brand advocacy with social tone.
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Abe
Broadway
Cornerstone Laid for Syrian Catholic Church Dedication
The cornerstone of a Syrian Catholic church was laid at 3 PM with large attendance. Bishop James Schwebach led the rite assisted by Rev. Ambrose Murphy Rev. Salome and others. A manuscript was read detailing the 1906 Lourdes dedication and contractor names. A Turkish dinner followed at Mr. Abraham’s home.
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James Schwebach
Ambrose Murphy
St. James Church
Salome
Orient
Father Beyer
Untraut
Our Lady of Lourdes
Torrance
Munger
Rev
Abraham
Mill Street
Overcoat Thief Sentenced Eleven Months
John Brenna was sentenced to eleven months for grand larceny after pleading guilty. The court reduced one month for aiding the county in conviction. Brenna stole a $40 overcoat from Nels Thompson at 133 South Fourth Street and was arrested by Patrolman McGrath at the Milwaukee depot.
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John Brenna
Waupun
Brindley
Brenna
Nels Thompson
South Fourth Street
McGrath
Milwaukee
Election of officers for La Crosse Assembly No 154
The annual officer election of La Crosse Assembly No 154 Equitable Fraternal Union occurs this evening at Woodman Hall. The next state convention for the order is planned to be held in La Crosse next year.
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la Crosse
Equitable Fraternal Union
Woodman Hall
Revival Meeting Draws Huge Congregation at Congregational Church
Last night the Congregational church was packed for the Biederwolf union meetings with hundreds unable to find standing room. Homer Rodeheaver led the music and Dr. W. E. Biederwolf preached a sermon on the message for the world’s need for the old gospel. Meetings continue nightly and in the afternoons on weekdays at 3 o’clock.
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Biederwolf
Homer Rodeheaver
W. E. Biederwolf
Congregational Church
Peter
Cornelius
Dr. Liederwolf
Christ
God
Jesus
Post attacks AFL as greatest trust at Citizens' Industrial convention
President Post denounces the American Federation of Labor as the nation’s greatest trust. He outlines open shop propaganda, claims the open shop is returning in building trades and printing, and argues industrial peace requires open shop, more apprentices, no boycott, no violence, and no picketing.
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Chicago
Ill
Citizens’ Industrial
Post
American Federation of Labor
Tenement Plans Blocked by Court Ruling
Judge Fruit ruled against Jessie M. Holway in the suit over two lots at the southeast corner of Thirteenth and Main. Agent Peter Lehnen arranged the sale to Mrs. Holway for 3500 dollars, but Salzer objected to a tenement on the site and the deed was denied.
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Thirteenth
Main Streets
Judge Fruit
Jessie M. Holway
John P. Salzer
Peter Lehnen
Salzer
Lehnen
Evildoers Scorn Eternal Fire Beliefs Among Neighbors
A compact quip notes that few men believe in everlasting fire and brimstone punishment, except for their neighbors who judge others harshly.
Weather forecast for tonight into Tuesday
Generally fair and somewhat colder tonight with the temperature dipping to 32 degrees. Tuesday looks warmer with a high near 44 degrees and a 12 mile per hour wind.
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