Roosevelt names commission to visit Goldfield
President Roosevelt appointed a federal commission to visit Goldfield to investigate conditions and report back. Lawrence O. Murray Herbert Knox Smith and Charles P. Neill will depart at 3 PM. Officials hope for a peaceful settlement as mines may reopen Thursday with outside help anticipated.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Goldfield
Lawrence O. Murray
Department of Commerce
Herbert Knox Smith
Charles P. Neill
See Horse They Thought Was Dead Exposed in Trade Saga
A horse presumed dead by Salzer Seed company workers walked down the street hitched to Edward Wimmer’s wagon. The animal had been given to Robert Bonner to kill and bury, then traded along a chain ending with Ed Wimmer. District Attorney Bosshard settled the case. Bonner claimed no instructions to kill the horse.
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Salzer Seed Company
Edward Wimmer
Robert Bonner
Mr. Bonner
Ed. Wimmer
Bosshard
Ponner
Salzer
La Follette Seeks Wisconsin Pension Grants
Senator La Follette introduces bills to grant pensions to Wisconsin residents including E. N. Marsh Baraboo 80 Horace Seward Cumberland 30 Legare Potter Neillsville 24 H C Beerrows Mondovi 24 H J Wall Richland Center 30 George Page National Home Milwaukee 24 Elijah Trollop Cassville 24 Harvey V Ames Baraboo 30 William McMahon Doylestown 24 Squire F Bull Tooville 24 C C Shockley Sun Prairie 24 William H Shine National Home 24 S J Hook National Home 24 George Steckenbauer Baraboo 30 Nellie B Young Baraboo 12.
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Washington, D. C
Dees
la Follette
Wisconsin
E. N. Marsh
Baraboo
Horace Seward
Cumberland
Legare Potter
Neillsville
H. C. Beerrows
Mondovi
H. J. Wall
Richland Center
George Page
National Home
Milwaukee
Elijah Trollop
Cassville
Harvey V Ames
Bar
Bridge Collapse Kills Twelve Men at Susquehanna Crossing
Washington Pa December 11 Twelve men died when the new state bridge over the Susquehanna at Mifflinsville collapsed. Thirty six men were on the structure. twenty five reached shore safely as rescue crews searched the river for missing workers.
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Washington, Pa
Mifflinsville
Lumber rate dispute before interstate commission
In Washington today a major case unfolds as Pacific Northwest lumber dealers challenge Hill and Harriman railroads. The lumbermen seek to block a proposed 25 percent rate increase from the far northwest to eastern points.
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Washington, D. C
Pacific Northwest
Hill and Harriman
Interstate Commission
Far Northwest
Milwaukee Rector Saloon Champion Debate at St James Church
Milwaukee Wis Dec 11 Rev Frederick Edwards declares himself in favor of personal liberty on the drink question after closing the discussion on saloons at St James Episcopal church on the West side. He says he himself takes liquor when he desires it.
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Milwaukee
Wis
St. James Episcopal Church
West Side
Frederick Edwards
Mayor Anderson Returns as Waterways Delegate President
Mayor Wendell A. Anderson returns from Washington D C as city delegate to the Waterways convention and is elected president of the Wisconsin district.
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Wendell A. Anderson
Washington, D. C
Wisconsin
Yeomen Hickory Homestead to Elect Officers Thursday
The Yeomen Hickory Homestead will meet Thursday evening for nom ination and election of officers. They will also decide as to what hall they will meet in next season.
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Yeomen Hickory
Couple From La Crosse Obtain Marriage License
Harry C. Mix and Miss Harriet Lambert of La Crosse Wisconsin secured a license to wed yesterday in La Crosse. The couple plans a forthcoming ceremony in the city.
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Harry’ C. Mix
la Crosse, Wis
Harriet Lambert
la Crosse Wis
Panther Seen in Bostwick Valley Causes Fear and Calls for Hunt
Farmers in Chipmunk Coulee report a panther in the area seen by Ed Bendel and later by T Lawrence and wife. Similar sightings recall a panther that terrorized Bostwick valley six years ago, killing sheep and livestock. Barney Rhodes confirms the present animal matches the old description. Local sportsmen consider organizing a hunting party with dogs to trap the beast.
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Chipmunk Coulee
Ed. Bendel
Mr. Bendel
Mr. T. Lawrence
Bostwick Valley
Bostwick
Grocers Oppose Sunday Openings at Association Meet
At the Retail Grocers Association meeting members spoke against Sunday openings. They plan to urge five nonmember south side grocers to close Sundays and announce a January dance by the association.
Western Union Declares Cash Dividend and Stock Credit
New York December 11 The Western Union Company declares a cash dividend and places $2,630,000 in unissued stock to stockholders of record The stock credit equals one and a quarter percent of holdings Fractions issued in noninterest bearing certificates Quarterly report shows a deficit of $1,961,580 for the quarter ending September 30.
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New York
Western Union
Council to Meet Friday for Salary Review and Crossings Safety
The regular council meeting Friday evening will discuss maintaining the chief's present salary and decide on protection improvements at the Mill street crossing along with other local matters.
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Mill Street
Dispute Over Min-Goro Road Bid Low Bidder Duel
A dispute arose over the lowest bidder in the Min Goro road contract as Wooley and Hanson and L A Miller each claimed the bid. The contract had not been let by this afternoon.
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Min- Goro Road
Wooley and Hanson
L. A. Miller
Witness In Powers Case Admits Lie At Former Trial
Youtsey testified in the Powers murder trial at Georgetown Kentucky that he feigned illness and insanity during his prior proceeding. He described a conversation about getting Jim Howard to kill Goebel and denied telling his wife Powers was innocent. The scene shows Scott County Courthouse with Judge Morris presiding and ex Sheriff Bosworth now state treasurer.
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Georgetown
Youtsey
Powers
Taylor
Jim Howard
Goebel
Scott County Court House
Caleb Powes
Kentucky
Judge Morris
Bosworth
State Treasury
Fayette County
Onalaska Fare Decision Delayed By Commission
The Onalaska street car case will likely reach the railroad rate commission in January for further consideration. Senator Thomas Morris urged a five cent fare between Onalaska and La Crosse and a three cent fare within Onalaska, but the company argues such rates would not cover operating expenses. Professor W. D. Pease is finalizing the plant valuation this month, with a hearing to follow before the commission issues its final valuation and an election shortly after.
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Madison
Wis
Onalaska
Railroad Rate Commission
Thomas Morris
la Crosse
Morris
W. D. Pease
JiffRe Fruit
D. H. Palmer
Frank Bigelow
la Crosse Coal Company
Palmer
Bigelow
Fruit
Judge Fruit
Pigelow
Stoessel Trial Evidence Surges Against Accused
In St. Petersburg on December 11, evidence in the court martial of Stoessel, Fock, and Reiss grows strong against the accused. The court denied the generals request to summon key witnesses relied on for their vindication.
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ST. Petersburg
Stoessel
Fock
Reiss
Japanese caught sketching fort near Fortress Monroe
Joseph Daly, treasurer of Phoebus, Hampton, nabbed a Japanese man sketching Fortress Monroe from the river bank. The man carried a shotgun and claimed he was on a hunting trip with no quail in the area. Daly alerted military authorities to the incident.
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Hampton
Joseph Daly
Phoebus
Monroe
Daly
Indict Officials of Brooklyn Bank
John G. Jenkins senior president of First National Bank Brooklyn and three Jenkins brothers were indicted for conspiracy and perjury. Four defendants face heavy bail and pled not guilty. Indictments allege they used dummies to obtain funds from Williamsburg and Jenkins Trust totaling 421000 and 526000 respectively.
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New York
John G. Jenkins
First National Bank
Brooklyn
John C. Jenkins
Fred
Frank Jenkins
Borough
Williamsburg and
Jenkins Trust Companies
Banking Department
Wiliamsburg
Jenkins Company
City Mission to Give Xmas Dinner
La Crosse City Mission board proposed expanding work for the coming year and approved a Christmas Day dinner for the poor. Tickets will be distributed to the needy and newsboys, with a turkey dinner, a program, and a Christmas tree with present distribution for children.
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la Crosse City
Mission Hall
la Crosse
Nicholas Halbach Dies at Age 15 in Local Home
Nicholas Halbach, 15, son of Mr. and Mrs Christians Halbach of 27 Adams Street, died this morning after a 15 week illness from rheumatic heart disease. He leaves four sisters and his parents. Funeral is Saturday at 9 AM from Holy Trinity Church, with Rev. H. J. Untraut officiating, and burial in the Catholic Cemetery.
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Nicholas
Christian Halbach
Adams Street
Holy Trinity Church
H. J. Untraut
Senate Finance Committee Sets Immediate Money Matters
Washington December 11 Senate finance committee orders immediate consideration of financial matters instead of delaying until after the holiday recess. Republican leaders outlined the program this week and push for quick action.
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Washington, D. C
Senate Finance Committee
Trail of blood leads to bank at Fourth and Main
A morning scene at the northeast corner of Fourth and Main drew bystanders as a trail of blood led to the door of the Security Bank where a dog was found severely bitten and collapsed on the steps. Officer McGrath removed the animal.
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Fourth
Main Streets
McGrath
Cleveland Not After Convention Says Mayor Johnson
Mayor Tom Johnson of Cleveland arrives for the Democratic convention and declares Cleveland is not after the convention with no funds to be raised. Denver Louisville and Kansas City may still be in the race as Chicago remains. The general opinion is that Bryan will be the nominee.
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Washington, D. C
Tom Johnson
Cleveland
Denver
Louisville
Kansas City
Chicago
Bryan
Packers to Hear Law Enforcement Views on Meat Law
A conference with representatives of packers nationwide will be held by the secretary of agriculture Saturday morning to secure views on the enforcement of meat inspection provisions.
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Washington, D. C
Secretary of Agriculture
180 Bodies Recovered by Noon at Monogah
A noon report from Monogah records 180 bodies recovered with all but thirteen identified and either buried or returned to relatives.
Court martial in Iowa fight case begins
In Des Moines Iowa December 11 a court martial opened in the state house to try Captain Oliver S Kulp of Davenport on charges of disobeying superiors by permitting the McFarland Herman prize fight in Davenport.
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Des Moines
Iia
Oliver S. Kulp
Davenport
State House
Kulp
Davenspori
Girl Recovers After Fall From Home Second Story
Gladys Linker regained consciousness early today after about 60 hours, showing rapid improvement. Doctors report no skull fracture despite a severe shock near concussion. she fell from the second story and is under care of Evans, Gunderson and Christiansen.
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Gladys Linker
Evans, Gunderson
Christiansen
Grocer in Bankruptcy at Chippewa Falls Wis
H E Bedell a Chippewa Falls Wisconsin grocer has filed for bankruptcy. A petition before Referee in Bankruptcy C L Baldwin lists assets around 4100 with 2100 exempt and liabilities totaling 4500.
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H. E. Bedell
Chippewa Falls
Wis
C. L. Baldwin
Fruit and Japan work on Philippines free trade plan
Washington dispatch from December 11 1907 discusses a proposed treaty linking the Philippines with Japan to allow mutual free trade while preventing emigration to the United States. Baron Kaneko and new ambassador Takahiro are noted as key supporters. The plan would keep U S sovereignty in the islands but address economic competition and labor issues.
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Washngton
The
la Crosse Tribune
Washington
J. C. Welliver
United States
Japan
Philippines
Baron Kaneko
Takahiro
America
Islands
Otto Manke Heads Spanish Veterans in 1908 Officers
The Maurice C. Casberg Camp No. 11 of the United Spanish War Veterans at Court House quarters last evening elected 1908 officers. Commander Otto Manke. vice commanders A. M. Toeller Jr and William Schroeder. officer of the day A. H. Koschwitzche. officer of the guard Lester Aiken. chaplain T. J. Abel. trustees C. W. Weigle and J. E. Swan. adjutant A. B. Chandler. quartermaster A. Iversen.
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Maurice C. Casberg
United Spanish War Veterans
Court House
Otto Manke
King
A. M. Toeller, Jr
William Schroeder
A. H. Koschitzche
Lester Aiken
Chapain
J. Abel
C. W. Weigle
Woman Gets a New Postponement
In Rochester yesterday Mrs. Aimee Lloyd’s case before County Attorney Richardson was postponed to March 9. The reason was not disclosed but it is believed missing evidence for the defendant prompted the delay as efforts continue to locate the material.
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Aimee Lloyd
Richardson
Rochester
Orchard Repeats Story Of Crime In Pettibone Trial
Boise Idaho December 11 Orchard today repeated his account of crime and bloodshed from the Pettibone trial without deviation. He told the narrative in full without being steered by the state attorney.
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Boise
Idaho
Pettibone
Musicians' Union Wins Third Prize at Saengerfest Bazaar
A revised Saengerfest committee report reassigns the third prize sewing machine from Kreutz's band to the Musicians' union, correcting the earlier announced winner from last week's bazaar drawings.
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Musicians’ Union
Kreutz
Walsh Stock Transfers Scrutinized in $ Walsh Case
In Chicago on December 11 the government pressed to uncover stock transfers tied to John R. Walsh ahead of his indictment for bank looting. Attorney Louis E. Hart testified about nine thousand Indiana & Southern Coal shares in his name paid with Walsh funds, while John K. Seifert and C. M. Foreman testified against the magnate.
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Chicago
John R. Walsh
Walsh
Louis E. Hart
Indiana & Southern Coal Company
Hart
John K. Seifert
C. M. Foreman
Bankruptcy Petition Filed by Lowend Konsella in Stanley Wis
Lowend Konsella a merchant in Stanley Wisconsin filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition today with Referee Co L Baldwin. He lists liabilities of 2407.04 in assets of 12102.50 with 2200 exempt.
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Lowend Konsella
Stanley
Wis
Referee Co. L
Weather forecast for Midwest states with cold snap
Forecast notes a cold stretch with Winnipeg at eight above and temperatures from 14 to 26 across regions. Wisconsin sees increasing clouds and light snow Thursday, Minnesota slight snow then warmer, Iowa may see light rain or snow late tonight or Thursday with warmer conditions in the east.
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Winnipeg
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Iowa
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