War talk fades as California court case looms
Washington dispatch reports the 1906 war scare dying down with only a California court case left as a remnant of states rights debate. California congressmen push hard on Japanese exclusion and education issues while Republicans like Representative McCall warn against federal overreach.
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Scripps-McRae
Washington, D. C
California
Congress
McCall
Massachusetts
United States
San Francisco
Insanity Plea Considered in Sussman Murder Case
Henry Sussman, former La Crosse resident, may plead insanity in the fatal murder of his wife Fanny Sussman in Minneapolis. The trial before Judge Simpson in St Paul faced jury delays as many veniremen had formed opinions. Police had described a man at the Glenwood hotel and later cited Sussman as confessing jealousy as the motive.
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Henry Sussman
la Crosse
Sussman
Simpson
St. Paul
Fanny Sussman
Glenwood
Minneapolis
Hypnotist Suspected in Chicago Family Tragedy
Police probe the death of Mrs. Rose Vizal and exume her husband Martin and four children after finding a love letter to hypnotist Billek. Detectives consider hypnotic influence as a possible trigger for the family deaths and Mrs. Vizal’s. The case echoes sensational Trilby SvengalI rumors in Chicago.
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Scripus-McRae
Chicago
Rose Vizal
Martin Vrzal
Billek
Boiler Explosion at Harney Shoe Factory Kills Several
At Lynn Massachusetts a boiler explosion at the P. J. Harney shoe plant this morning leaves an estimated five to twenty dead. Fire destroyed the Boston & Maine rail station with $450,000 loss and nine injuries. Other damages total about $300,000 across six buildings and several dwellings.
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Scripps-McRae Dispatch
Lynn
Mass
P. J. Harney
Boston & Maine
The Queer Thieveries of Humanity Steals Car
In East Liverpool Ohio a stranger boarded a stopped streetcar after the conductor left to sheds. He ran the car four miles, gathered all fares, and escaped as the motorman was fooled by rain dark signals.
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East Liverpool
Confession of Aged Banker Pleads Guilty in Theft Case
Hagbarth Gregorson, 67, former exchange teller at Milwaukee Avenue State Bank in Chicago, pleaded guilty to stealing $18,000. He was sentenced to an indeterminate term claiming he took the funds to "help out a beauty doctor" and was lured by a needy siren of perfumed cosmetics.
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Chicago
Hagbarth Gregorson
Milwaukee Avenue State Bank
Weather forecast for a cold wave
Fair tonight and Friday with a strengthening cold wave. Temperatures drop to near zero tonight and moderate by Friday night. Coldest around 13 and warmest about 32 with winds near 14 miles per hour.
Wanted to Buy House with Modern Improvements
Advertisement seeks a six or seven room house in a good location with easy terms. Respond with details to W., Tribune.
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Tribune
Jealous Husband Lets Wife Divorce Him
Herman Panten of 1510 Badger Street, an elderly man, grew jealous of his wife and allowed her to obtain a divorce. Judge Fruit granted the decree today as Panten neglected to defend and his behavior had included alleged cruel treatment.
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Herman Panten
Badger Street
Divorce Hearing Delays Custody for Five Ryan Children
Pending divorce proceedings in Sumner Street address, Judge Brindley adjourned for one month. The case against Mr and Mrs Charles Ryan seeks five children committed to the State Home for Dependent Children. Judge Fruit to decide custody, with final award to the parent who secures a divorce.
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Charles Ryan
Sumner Street
La Crosse Baseball Association Sets 1907 Meeting
Secretary McDonough announces a stockholders meeting of the La Crosse Baseball Association for Friday night. Plans for the 1907 season and settlement of 1906 will be finalized tomorrow night under president Elliott.
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la Crosse Baseball Association
Tribune
McDonough
Htywretap
Elliott
Warrants Issued for Three in E. R. Barron Sealskin Heist
Jacob Schmitt Rose Wettakohn and Joseph Schnick face arrest warrants after robbing the E. R. Barron company of a sealskin lacquer valued at 265 dollars on November 24 1905. Police in Terre Haute Indiana report the trio jailed awaiting bail bonding, with identification by Barron clerks via photographs. Chief H H Byrne handles negotiations and will bring them back to La Crosse if bail is posted. An early Indiana town name Elkhart was a misprint.
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Jacob Schmitt
Rose Wettakohn
Joseph Schnick
E. R. Barron Company
Terre Haute
Ind
la Crosse
Indiana
Elkhart
H. H. Byrne
Barron Store
Evangelistic Movement Organized Under Dr Biederwolf
Dr Biederwolf has organized a corps of local assistants for his evangelistic campaign. Fifteen men and thirty women were appointed to specific duties with careful planning and emergency provisions. Tickets will be distributed tonight. church members met yesterday to discuss extensive services. Daily at 3 PM a lecture room service at the Congregational church addresses spiritual life topics.
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Biederwolf
Evangelistic Corps
Congregational Church
La Crosse to Host Macabee Convention in June 1907
Cosmopolitan tent No 62 of La Crosse Wisconsin accepts invitation to hold the state Macabee convention the first week of June 1907. Supreme lodge will be notified. Representatives spoke Nov 27 seeking opinion on La Crosse as host and approval was tendered. New officers elected include Commander W D Noble Lieutenant Commander Martin Sokolik Master at Arms William F Schi borowski Sergeant W O Christie Chaplain L B Omerberg Guards Chief Oscar Schikorowski Picket S Frankenstein Trustee F O Chamberlain Delegate M Hirshheimer Alternate F W Phillips past commander.
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la Crosse
Wisconsin
Supreme Lodge
New Municipal Court of Chicago Proves Great Crime Destroyer
Chicago reports the new municipal court under Judge Going orders sixty women to leave the city and subpoenas clerks of former justices. He alleges straw bonds and cites probable convictions of officials involved with the levee trade.
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Municipal Court of
Chicago
Scripps-McRae Dispatch
Going
Mine Explosion Fatal in Quincy Mine at Houghton
One killed and two fatally injured after a dynamite blast at the Quincy mine in Houghton Michigan. The explosion trapped up to forty miners for a period yesterday.
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Houghton, Mich
Quincy
Prayer Meetings to Spark Citywide Interest
The article notes neighborhood cottage prayer meetings planned to run weekly across twelve locations, aiming to awaken broad interest in the city. A Sunday service promises inspiration with a trombone solo by Mr. Rodeheaver and admission tickets distributed at tonight’s service.
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Rodeheaver
Boden Spent a Fortune in District Attorney Campaign
Milwaukee, Wis. report notes F. X. Boden, the defeated district attorney candidate, spent about $15,000 during the campaign. Boden refuses to disclose the source of the funds while supporters in the McGovern camp press for details on the money origins.
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Milwaukee
Wis
F. X. Boden
Postmaster Receives Quarter Box Rent Collection Order
Postmaster W. B. Tscharner announced a Washington order to collect all box rent for the coming quarter in La Crosse. Rent for the first quarter of 1907 is due in the last ten days of December, ending a prior allowance of ten days.
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W. B. Tscharner
Postal Department
Washington
la Crosse
Queen Alexandra's Courageous Birthday Reminder
A brief note honors Queen Alexandra born in 1844 and praises her bravery while noting she still marks her birthday. It comments on a girl's need for a chaperone, suggesting independence once that feeling arises.
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Queen Alexandra
For Rent Modern Seven Room Cottage
For rent a seven room cottage at 703 Division Street and inquire about 516 North Eighth Street. Local ad notes multiple properties available for occupancy with contact for details.
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Division Street
North Eighth Street
Robber Attacks Santa Fe Night Operator at DeSoto Station
A robber knocked unconscious Zona Heckert, night operator at Santa Fe DeSoto station, robbed the money drawer, and fled. A private soldier convict who escaped Fort Leavenworth yesterday is a suspect in the case.
Preacher's Sons Saved as Governor Commutes Death Sentences
The governor commuted the death sentences of Milton and Jesse Rawlings, sons of a preacher who was hanged Tuesday. The action preserves their lives amid the ongoing case details reported by Scripps-McRae Dispatch from Atlanta Georgia.
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Scripps-McRae Dispatch
Atlanta
Milton
Jesse Rawlings
Clubbing Incident at Palmer’s Livery Barn Sparks Suit
Sherman Stone employed at Palmer's livery barn accuses John Palmer of assault with a broomstick after a 6 am confrontation following a 2 am shift. Stone, supported by Alfred Shear, says severe scalp wounds were inflicted and Stone seeks damages with attorney Charles Miller. A warrant for assault and battery may be issued.
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Sherman Stone
Palmer
Charles Miller
John Palmer
Stone
Alfred Shear
Shear
Rowles
Miller
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