Dynamiting Case Probe Strives to Hit Higher Ups in Indianapolis
In Indianapolis on December 8 a large team of special agents works to complete evidence for the federal grand jury due next Thursday. District Attorney Charles W. Miller says progress is possible but uncertain as new phases may arise. It is reported more than sixty witnesses will be called, with strict secrecy maintained by the U S Marshal. Since Indianapolis was the McNamara brothers’ headquarters, investigators suspect a terrorist council may be uncovered there.
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Indianapolis
Ind
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Charles W. Miller
U. S
John J
James B. McNamara
Cushners
la Crosse
Walter Beach
Hattie Bowker
Cushner
Scotts
Beach
Winona
Yolton
McGrath
Frank Scott
Wolf
W. F. Wolfe
J. E. Higbee
Mr. Wolfe
Progressives Predicted to Win Election Front
A brief article notes strong expectation that progressive candidates will secure victory, signaling momentum for reformist groups in upcoming races. The report highlights growing support across urban and rural districts and cites surveys and party declarations.
Pinchot Urges Government to Aid Home Seekers in Irrigation
Former forester Gifford Pinchot addresses the National Irrigation congress in Chicago urging government action to reserve lands for settlement, reclaim arid and swamp terrains, and open lands to homeseekers on equal terms. He defends progressive aims and critiques political pretenders while predicting victory.
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Chicago
Gifford Pinchot
National Irrigation Congress
Progressive
la Follette
Books Worthless Says Engineer At Library Board
George Shaw the Northern Pacific railroad constructing engineer told the library board that a large proportion of the industrial books in the library were worthless for all practical purposes.
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Minneapolas
Minn
George Shaw
Northern Pacific Railroad
Library Board
Beginnings in Politics Sparked Riches in Time
A quotation from the Indianapolis News notes many wealthy individuals began in the legislature, emphasizing humble starts lead to later success and influence in politics.
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Indianapolis News
Damascus Electric Tramway Receipts Average 176 Daily
The Damascus electric tramway reports daily receipts averaging 176 dollars. The note highlights the tramway's consistent revenue figure as a basic operational metric.
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Damascus
Emerson on Enthusiasm Fostering Greatness
Quote attributed to Emerson stressing that all grand achievements stem from enthusiasm and sustained energy shaping effort and progress.
Two Views of Romance and Bible Popularity
A short column contrasts perspectives on romance with remarks on Bible distribution. It notes the Bible’s availability in 500 languages and muses how outlook colors interpretation of aging and life.
Local Stamping and Tool Co Joins Workers' Comp Act
The Stamping and Tool Company of La Crosse with 88 to 100 workers today came under the provisions of the workers compensation and employers' liability act after lengthy consideration. Manager William Burford said the move aims to reduce high liability insurance costs and benefit both sides. Workers have not yet signed on, but Burford expects them to join in a few days.
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Stamping and Tool Company
la Crosse
Workingmen’s Compensation
Madison
William Burford
Burford
Famous Doctor to Speak Here
Dr. Winfield Scott Hall a physiology professor and noted lecturer arrives to give several talks on health race reproduction and sexual hygiene. He will address normal school students at the morning session and Wisconsin Business University attendees at noon. A Sunday mass meeting at the YMCA will feature his third presentation on Sexual Hygiene and Reproduction, endorsed by leading authorities and organizations. Doors open to men and boys 15 years and older.
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Winfield Scott Hall
Normal School
Wisconsin Business University
Hall
Thorned Perfection
A literary fragment notes tobacco as a bothersome habit with Emile Zola reflecting on the trouble of quitting the urge and the paradox of remedy. The quote contrasts potion like cures with personal regret over tobacco use despite healing.
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Emile Zola
The Compensation of Amusement
A brief quotation attributes amusement to work when money is scarce, citing Alfred de Musset as the source. The line reflects a sentiment that work can provide value and pastime in lack of funds.
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Alfred de Musset
Sugarcane Dominates Global Sugar Output
The article notes that sugarcane provides nine tenths of the world’s annual sugar production, totaling about 2,000,000 tons. It emphasizes sugarcane as the primary source of the global sugar supply.
Prisoners Offer Pithy Explanations During Inspectors Dinner
During the round at the prison mess the pickpocket cites a moment of abstraction the incendiary mocks his habit of lightness the forger says he seeks a name and the burglar notes taking advantage of a mercantile opening all in one exchange
Hattie Bowker Tries Getaway in La Crosse
A dramatic escape attempt unfolds as Hattie Bowker disguises herself to flee hospital quarantine. A Burlington sleeper train blocks pursuit while officers close in. Cushners and Beach ties emerge as investigators seek motive and accomplices.
Second Death in Hospital Tangle
A second death occurred in connection with an ongoing hospital investigation as officials prepare for a formal probe. The patient died on the eve of the inquiry, raising questions about care and hospital procedures.
Denver District Attorney seeks postmortem in Grosser death
Denver authorities order coroner to hold Bruno Grosser's body for possible postmortem to determine natural causes after his sudden death the day he was to face embezzlement charges tied to Alfred Muller. District Attorney Elliott notes Muller’s prior death amid a $73,000 hospital embezzlement case.
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Col
National Jewish Hospital
Bruno Grosser
Alfred Muller
Criminal Court
Elliott
Grosser
Jewish Hospital
Muller
Indians Visit the King at Delhi in Royal Pageantry
A stream of princes and chiefs visited King George at Delhi accompanied by guards and courtiers as court officials sorted ranks. tribally rivalries may arise from disputed positions. The king-emperor and queen-empress unveiled a large equestrian statue of King Edward, with British subjects and native rulers contributing. The ceremony featured troops along the streets and many high status ladies attended in veiled fashion.
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Delhi
India
George
Edward
Plans for Pump House Satisfied at Myrick Park
The special water committee inspected Myrick park and found Maltby's reservoir and pump house placements satisfactory. Reservoir sits in the northwest park area and the pump house north of the bandstand with no meeting held after the trip to the wells.
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Myrick Park
A. T. Maltby
Synod Committee Chooses President For English Lutheran
The executive committee of the English Lutheran synod of the northwest meets at Holy Trinity Church West Avenue and Ferry Streets to elect a president to succeed Rev. A. J. Reichert of Red Wing Minnesota who is leaving for Christchurch Lancaster Pennsylvania. Rev. W. F. Christy secretary and ex-officio member presides.
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English Lutheran Synod of the Northwest
Holy Trinity Church
West Avenue
Ferry Streets
A. J. Reichert
Red Wing
Minn
Christchurch
Lancaster
W. F. Christy
Men and Bees a Native Law Parable by Hubbard
A short aphorism notes that men follow natural law as bees do and succeed only by working with others for the good of all, attributed to Elbert Hubbard.
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Elbert Hubbard
Sarcastic Men Take Heed in French Proverb
A clipped, fragmentary notice invokes a French proverb about sharp blades and restraint. The brief reads like a witty moral aside, offering caution to men who overstep bounds with biting humor online.
Real Failure Quote from George Horace Lorimer
A condensed noting of Lorimer’s maxim that true failure comes only when courage is lost, equating fear with defeat and stressing perseverance as the antidote to decline. The saying frames courage as enduring strength in adversity.
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George Horace Lorimer
Local Gossip Shapes Everyday Life in Kansas City Journal
Fragment notes a man’s irritation with a wife who roams all day and returns home quiet, reflecting mid century domestic tensions and social norms reported in a Kansas City journal.
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Kansas City
Land Appraisal for New City Well System Proposed
A committee reports condemned land for a new well system with prices for Losey and Arentz parcels and Martindale and Neumeister tracts. The city council chair says total land will not exceed eighty acres and Martindale’s 80 acres at 3800 dollars is favored if owner agrees, else another parcel may be chosen.
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Arentz
Martindale
West Forty Acres
East Forty Acres
Neumeister
Merchants Cheat Themselves In Poughkeepsie Scales Case
In Poughkeepsie New York more than five hundred grocery store scales were found defective and the flaw favored the stores rather than customers. No arrests were made and authorities planned further checks on measuring devices.
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N. Y
Dee
Dicitis
The Hair Restorer Demonstrates Eternal Hope
A man uses a hair restorer to illustrate renewed hope for both his bald head and the human breast, suggesting optimism endures regardless of appearance or condition.
Maine Blown By Spanish Mine In Havana Harbor
The Vreeland board reports a Spanish mine caused a blast under the Maine bow in Havana harbor. The port side explosion fired black powder into the six inch reserve magazine, followed by a forward magazine detonation that destroyed the vessel. Rear Admiral Vreeland’s panel submitted a full report to Secretary Meyer for transmission to Congress by President Taft.
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Washington
Maine
Havana Harbor
Vreeland Board of Inquiry
Meyers
Meyer
Vreeland
Congress
Taft
City to Redirect Milk License Fees to Treasury
A resolution to shift milk license fees from the health department to the city treasury will be introduced tonight. The move aims to prevent complaints that licenses are issued for the fee and ensures all license revenue goes to the treasury when licenses are issued.
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City Treasury
Health Department
Treasury
Department
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