Esch Townsend bill expands private car rate control in House
In Washington on December 6 the House amended the Esch Townsend railroad rate bill to include private and refrigerator car lines. The plan increases the Interstate Commerce Commission to seven members at 10000 dollars salary and grants power to set a maximum rate with an appeal to the Supreme Court and book inspections of railroads. Reports on ship subsidy and Hepburn canal bills follow.
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Scripps-McRae Dispatch
Washington
Townsend
Interstate Commerce Commission
Supreme Court
Senate
House
Fairbanks
Mitchell
Millard
Depew Resigns from Equitable Board of Directors
Chauncey Depew resigns from the directorate of Equitable Life Assurance Company. The resignation will be presented at the board’s next meeting in Washington.
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Scripps-McRae Dispatch
Washington
Chauncey Depew
The
Equitable
Insurance inquiry recalls Geo D Eldridge on unfair treatment
New York reports George D Eldridge was recalled to the stand in an insurance investigation. Hughes pressed questions about alleged unfair treatment of policyholders by the company.
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Scripps-McRae Dispatch
New York
Geo. D. Eldridge
Hughes
Defense Busy in Pat Crowe's Trial
Omaha Neb Dec 6 The state in the cage of Pat Crowe accused of shooting a policeman has rested and the defense is introducing evidence.
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Pat Crowe
Scripps-McRae
Omiaha
Neb
Weather Outlook Fair and mild through Thursday
Fair mild weather continues tonight and Thursday. Highest temperature reaches 38 degrees in the next 24 hours with a low of 22 degrees.
Sale of Chronicle Rumored Change in Ownership
Rumor runs that the Morning Chronicle is sold or about to be sold with new owners taking possession on January first. No confirmation or purchaser names yet. W R Finch previously offered but deal未 reached. Finch may be purchaser if sale by Mr Cargill occurred.
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Morning Chronicle
W. R .Finch
Chronicle
Finch
Cargill
Supreme Court Orders Recount of Hearst Ballots
New York December 6 The supreme court this afternoon handed down a decision sustaining Hearst's contention for a recount. The ruling directs a full re assessment of ballots in the contested election.
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Supreme Court
Hearst
New York
Racers Strike Attendant in Six Day Race
In New York on December 6 during the six day event Hall struck an attendant as he crossed the track. Hollister, following, struck the fallen attendant and then crashed head first into a box, his wheel pinning him. Hall suffered a broken collar bone while Hollister received bruises.
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Scripps-McRae Dispatch
New York
Hall
Hollister
Printers Strike at Des Moines Iowa
Union men of the Iowa Printing Company walked out this morning in Des Moines Iowa with reports of likely follow on strikes in other job offices.
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Des Moines
Scripps-McRae Dispatch
Iowa Printing Company
Moscow Police Prefect Resigns. Berlin Appointments Made
A dispatch from Berlin reports Baron Medam, prefect of police at Moscow, has resigned. General Dur novo, governor general of the city, was replaced by Admiral Dubasof in the reshuffle.
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Scripps-McRae
Berlin
Baron Medam
Moscow
Durnovo
Admiral Dubasof
Aid Society Bazaar Opens At Armory Hall This Week
The Eighth Ward society hosts a three day bazaar at Armory hall Thursday through Saturday with entertainment each evening and many articles for sale expected to attract large crowds.
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Eighth Ward Society
Armory Hall
State Senator Farnum held in murder probe
Chicago December 6 State Senator Frank Farnum was held to the grand jury on a charge of complicity in the murder of County Commissioner John Kopf who died from a stabbing while serving as an election official at the Thirteenth ward republican club. Bail set at 20000 and likely to be posted. John Callahan the election clerk was dismissed. George Roberts remains held without bond. The Farnum and Roberts cases continued to December 16.
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Frank Farnum
John Kopf
Thirteenth Ward
Republican Club
John Callahan
George Roberts
the Roberts and
Far
Stock gamblers approve presidents message on exchange
London reports the presidents message gaining approval on the stock exchange and American stocks showing active gains.
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London
The
Stock Exchange
Korean minister's brother suicide rumor shocks New York
Dec 6 New York reports Min Yueng Tichen former Korean minister to France arrived after news his brother committed suicide in the city. He fears the custom may lead him to self harm but says the practice is obsolete and he must think over the matter.
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Scripps-McRae Dispatch
New York
Min Yueng Tichen
France
Min
La Crosse Couple Wed in Winona Court House Ceremony
Monday evening at the Winona courthouse Judge Vance united Charles H. May and Mollye Hazen of La Crosse in marriage. Official witnesses were Frank Monahan and Herman W. Arndt. The newlyweds plan to reside in La Crosse and are noted as well known in the city.
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Winona
Vance
Charles H. May
Mollye Hazen
la Crosse
Frank Monahan
Herman W. Arndt
May
Patrick Did Not Collapse In Ossining Report Denied
Ossining New York December 6 denial issued that Albert Patrick did not collapse as reports claimed.
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Patrick
Barn Fire at 1333 Caledonia Street Suppressed
A barn behind a residence at 1333 Caledonia Street was found burning at 11 o clock last night. Company No 4 responded and quickly extinguished the blaze.
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Caledonia Street
Company No. 4
Ammonia Captures Crazed Woman in Kansas Holdout
Mrs Sallie Barry was captured at noon after officers sprayed lavatory fumes with ammonia. She resisted six men and fired one ineffective shot injuring no one. She calmed after arrest and faces arraignment only if relatives do not intervene. Former husband James P Barry, now married to May Kirtschner, plans to help. Her father N G Bailey lives in Tulsa.
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Girard, Kas
Sallie Barry
Lexington
Kansas
James P. Barry
Barry
May Kirtschner
N. G. Bailey
Tulsa
Indian Territory
La Crosse Hydro-Electric to Manufacture and Sell Gas
The Hydro-Electric Light and Power Co of La Crosse filed articles in Madison expanding its scope to manufacture sell and distribute gas and gas products from its Black River Falls plant. The incorporation grants sweeping power to enter any branch of lighting or power business.
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la Crosse
Old Soldier Aid Scam Charges Arrest in City
James Kelley is jailed at Central Police Station awaiting arraignment before Judge Brindley on charges of securing about $50 under false pretenses by soliciting aid for an ill old soldier. He reportedly listed his own name and marked $5 on the subscription list while having a prior manslaughter conviction from Waupun years ago.
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James Kelley
Central Police Station
Brindley
Kelley
Waupun
Farm hand jailed after barroom spree ends in theft
Henry W. Chase of Lanesboro faced larceny charges after a drunken spree. He admitted stealing a grip and pawning it, asked for mercy, and chose to pay a $20 fine plus costs or serve 20 days in county jail. He sought funds by wire from Lanesboro to cover the fine.
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Henry W. Chase
Lanesboro
Central Police Station
Chase
Judge Brindley
Promised to Wed Then Reconsidered Law Takes a Hand
A Mindoro youth, guarded by officials and an outraged guardian, was brought to town, jailed briefly, then taken to the county judge. He pledged to protect and cherish the maiden after the father consented to the marriage, though she is not of age. The scene ended with the couple leaving the courthouse in quiet somberness.
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Law
Mindoro
Findeisen Weds Mayme Smith in Rawlins Wyoming
L F Findeisen son of Mr and Mrs C F Findeisen of 15332 George street marries Miss Mayme Smith second daughter of Mr and Mrs W J Smith pioneer Rawlins Wyoming family. Ceremony at St Josephs church conducted by Rev Father Conrath. Groom works in railroad engine service and will live on Buffalo street between Fourth and Fifth.
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L. F. Findeisen
C. F. Findeisen
George Street
Mayme Smith
W. J. Smith
Rawlins
Wyoming
Smith
Father Conrath
St. Joseph’s Church
Margaret
Katy Smith
Buffalo Street
Wisconsin Legislature Eyes Fast End to Special Session
Madison December reports the Wisconsin legislature pushing to end the special session promptly. Both Assembly and Senate seek to stop new business, with three bills in the Assembly addressing railroads and discrimination in freight charges amid threats to tax collection. Attorney John Sanborn for key railroads states willingness to pay taxes if allowed to sue for recovery if the tax law proves unconstitutional. Committees take up related measures as sessions proceed.
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Special Tribune Dispatch
Madison
Wis
Assembly
Senate
Bob
la Follette
Legislature
Wisconsin
John Hanbord
Chicago
Milwaukee and St. Paul
Chicago and Northwestern
Assembly Committee On Railroads
Sanborn
Businessman Arraigned on Theft Charge In City
Ludwig Halmrast a former local businessman and traveling salesman for Hyme-Crosby Granite was arraigned in county court charged with stealing 30 from John T Johnson yesterday afternoon. A total 35 in bills was found on Halmrast when arrested and he claimed receipts of a twenty and a fifteen from Benrad and Hyme. The state did not present testimony and the case adjourned to tomorrow morning.
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Ludwig Halmrast
Hyme-Crosby Granite Company
John T. Johnson
Halmfast
Benrad
Hard Time Social by Mystic Workers in Union Hall
The North Side lodge of the Mystic Workers of the World hosts a hard time social at the Union hall on December 13 with supper served to eight followed by a program and dancing. Elizabeth Kommerstad sold property in West Salem to Alfred Erickson for 1300 dollars.
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North Side
The
Mystic Workers of the World
Union Hall
Elizabeth Kommerstad
Alfred Erickson
West Salem
Wisconsin Light and Power Works with Court House Project
Immediate connections will be made with the court house by the Wisconsin Light and Power company to allow the county to enjoy the new light as soon as possible.
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Court House
Wisconsin Light and Power Company
Tribune Stands for All People in La Crosse
The Tribune proclaims its role as La Crosse’s only paper serving the interests of the entire public, implying a broad, inclusive editorial stance.
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the Tribune
la Crosse
Oshkosh Chinaman held in Portal case under appeal
An appeal to Secretary Shaw is prepared in the Hor Jung Quoy case of an Oshkosh Chinaman who visited China and is now detained at Portal North Dakota. Quoy is a partner of Charley Toy, who runs a Milwaukee restaurant. Milwaukee and Janesville notes mention a possible inquiry into courthouse vault furnishings contracts at the county board meeting.
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Oshkosh
Shaw
Hor Jung Quoy
China
Portal
N. D
Quoy
Charley Toy
Milwaukee
Janesville
Cargill's Mien in Grain Fight at Superior Elevator
A clash broke out at Cargill's Superior elevator after two Wisconsin grain inspectors and five Rollins crew members confronted them. Inspectors weighed grain, faced threats, and had samples seized as sacks were cut and grain spilled. A formal complaint was filed by the commission.
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Superior
Wisconsin
Rollins
Commission
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