Eight Arrested Today on Smoke Ordinance
City Attorney Mahoney issued eight warrants for violations of the smoke ordinance. Prominent local businessmen including an alderman and relatives of others face arraignment in Judge Hunt's court tomorrow at 10 a.m. The cases center on downtown air pollution and a city-wide complaint drive. Witness evidence includes photographs of operating smoke stacks from the past weeks.
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Mahoney
Linker Brothers
B. E. Edwards
la Crosse City
George McMillan
Edison Light and Power Company
Down Town
Iowa Supreme Court Rules Rooming House as Residence
The Iowa Supreme Court ruled a rooming place is a legal residence and set aside the acquittal of Dr. L Sayre of Osage who faced charges of illegal voting and maintaining a local residence where meals were taken. Dr Sayre must stand trial. John Whitmore left for a Chicago business trip from Des Moines after the decision.
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Scripps-McRae
Des Moines
Iowa Supreme Court
L. Sayre
Osage
Ryan Tells of Harriman Deal In Insurance Inquiry
The testimony details a 1900s dispute over stock control and trustees between John Ryan and Harriman. Ryan says Harriman demanded half the stock and an equal voice, threatened political opposition, and refused to join partners. Ryan insists he would proceed with his plans unimpeded.
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Scripps-McRae Dispatch
New York
Ryan
Harriman
Hayes
Cleveland
O’brien
Westinghouse
Death of Archbishop Harry of Manila Not Reported
In Washington the insular bureau said it has not heard the rumored death of Archbishop Harry of Manila. The church figure had once served St. Louis as pastor.
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Scripps-McRae Dispatch
Washington
Insular Bureau
Harry
Manila
St. Louis
Attack on Life of the Sultan Reported in Genava
An Albanian guard officer fled to safety in Genava claiming the sultan faced a dispute among officers when a bullet hit him and was deflected by his mail. He does not know the fate of the other officer.
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Scripps-McRae
Genava
Meriwether Must Stay at Academy and Be Reprimanded
Midshipman Meriwether received a one year confinement to academy grounds and a reprimand from the secretary of the navy. Bonaparte allowed him to join the annual practice cruise but barred any other leaving. The admiral condemned fighting as an unlawful custom and rejected ignorance as an excuse.
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Scripps-McRae
Washington
Secretary of the Navy
Meriwether
Academy
Bonaparte
Portland Fr Brust Mitchell Funeral Largest Ever Held
Portland Oregon observed a state funeral for Senator Mitchell marked by a guard of state troops at the casket. The Bar Association, fraternal groups, and schoolchildren attended as flags flew at half mast and schools closed.
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Portland
Ore
Mitchell
Bar Association
Catholic Editor Patrick Cronin Dies in Buffalo
Rev Father Patrick Cronin aged 73 longtime editor of the Catholic Union and Times dies this morning in Buffalo after years directing Catholic publication duties through Scripps McRae dispatches with local church community mourning his loss.
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Scripps-McRae Dispatch
Buffalo
Patrick Cronin
Catholic Union and Times
Commissioner Zeno M Host Visits President Roosevelt
Madison dispatch reports Zeno M Host, one of five state insurance commissioners, visiting President Roosevelt in Washington with associates to discuss their findings. No report on recommendations for national legislation has arrived locally, but the visit is said to address that issue.
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Madison, Wis
Zeno M. Host
Legislative Committee
New York
Roosevelt
Washington
Capital Jeweler Is Robbed
Madison reports H. J. Crook's jewelry store in the Fuller Opera House block was burgled last night. Thieves took twenty four watches valued at 600 dollars along with many rings and articles. Access gained through a small window into a rear area between the store and city hall. Safes with diamonds were left intact.
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Madison
H. J. Crook
Fuller Opera House
Markle sells farm on Mormon Coulee Road in Shelby
John Markle transfers a farm in the eastern Shelby area along Mormon Coulee Road to Wenzel Kunert for a stated price of $0,000. The deed confirms the transfer of property ownership and the buyer assumes full rights to the parcel.
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John Markle
Wenzel Kunert
Shelby
Mormon Coulee Road
New Flour Mill Starts Here in La Crosse
A new 100 barrel flour mill began operations at 113 Pearl Street by Wallace and Ryder. Electricity powers the machinery via Wisconsin Light and Power. The firm, already producing American Beauty flour, adds a larger capacity and a new brand for soft or hard wheat. Local production avoids store conflicts.
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Industrial la Crosse
Pearl Street
Wallace & Ryder
Wisconsin Light and Power Company
Northwestern to go to Coast as line extends westward
The Chicago and Northwestern rail system plans a Pacific coast connection. While Milwaukee and St. Paul push a coast route, Northwestern advances farther west with Casper Wyoming as a current limit and extend to Lander. The path would reach Idaho's Pocatello to connect with the Oregon Short Line.
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Chicago and Northwestern
Pacific Coast
Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul
Northwestern
Milwaukee
Casper
Wyo
Milwaukee Road
South Dakota
Lander
Pocatello, Ida
Wreck on La Crosse and Southeastern Rail Line Near Westby
A second derailment occurred near Westby on the La Crosse and Southeastern line yesterday afternoon. The regular passenger coach left the tracks at a moderate speed, sliding across frozen ground before stopping. No injuries were reported, though passengers were frightened and traffic paused for about an hour while repairs were made and the coach moved to a side track.
Papers inland madans mild
United States Marshal Pugh of Madison served papers in the city yesterday connected to recent land frauds in Oregon. The action concerns forged certificates and land tract issues for local investors and does not involve Wisconsin criminal cases against the alleged forgers.
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United States
Marshall Pugh
Madison
Oregon
Wisconsin
Azalia Rescues Nantucket Crew in Channel Storm
The lighthouse steamer Azalia reached New Bedford at two this morning with the Nantucket lightship crew saved. The Azalia struck a wave and nearly sank while attempting to tow the lightship. The gunboat Wasp, once feared lost, is reported safe about 37 miles northwest of its station.
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Scripps-McRae
New Bedford
Mass
Nantucket
Wasp
Newport
R. I
City lowers claim for sewer work to 67 dollars
In Janesville the city council unanimously allowed Hanrahan and Lindquist only 67 dollars of a 13 950.40 claim for claimed extra work along street car tracks and under gas and water pipes not in city files. The contractors threaten to sue.
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Janesville
Wis
Hanrahan & Lindquist
Bijou Theatre Presents Its Best Show This Week
The Bijou theatre rolls out what critics call its best production yet this week featuring a standout cast and acclaimed performances. Local audiences are invited to experience the run at the historical venue this evening and through the weekend.
Madison Special Session Debates Rail Tax Legality
The Wisconsin assembly rejects the senate's delay demand as a special session continues. A bill, urged by the governor, aims to accept railroad rate challenges while preserving railroad taxation, declaring illegality of high local rates shall not void rail road taxes.
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Scripps-MecRae
Madison
Assembly
Senate
Musical instructor of Queen dies in San Francisco
Henry Holmes, once musical instructor to Queen Alexandria and a 17 year resident of San Francisco, died this morning. He was born in London in 1830.
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Scripps-Mc¢Rae Dispatch
San Francisco
Henry Holmes
Queen Alexandria
London
Jefferson County Administration Club forms in Jefferson County
In Fort Atkinson Wisconsin on December 12 republicans met to organize a Jefferson County Administration club. W D Hoard chaired the meeting and officers were named including president J M Gannon, vice president A R Hoard, secretary Ray C Twining, and treasurer Conrad Engsberg.
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Fort Atkinson
Wis
W. D.hoard
Jefferson County Administration Club
J. M. Gannon
Jefferson
A. R. Hoard
Ray C. Twining
Waterloo
Conrad Engsberg
Lake Mulls
Deaths of a Day Carl Kuschel 1823 82
Carl Frederick Kuschel aged 82 of 1125 South Tenth Street died yesterday afternoon from the infirmities of old age. Born in Germany on August 18 1823 he came to this country at an early age and lived in the city for many years. Funeral arrangements have not been announced.
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Carl Frederick Kuschel
South Tenth Street
Germany
Obituary for Barbara Schwab at 65 in Fremont Street
Mrs Barbara Schwab aged 65 wife of William Schwab of 2419 Fremont Street died yesterday after a long illness at 1 o clock. She leaves a husband and two children a son and a daughter.
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Mirs
Barbara Schwab
William Schwab
Fremont Street
Funeral for Barbara Schwab Held at Mormon Coulee Road
The funeral will be from the residence on Mormon Coulee road at 1 PM tomorrow with interment in Mormon Coulee cemetery. Rev. Henry Andreas will officiate and Mrs. Theo Mannstedt will oversee funeral arrangements.
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Mirs
Barbara Schwab
Mormon Coulee Road
Mormon Coulee
Henry Andreas
Theo. Mannstedt
Attempt to Wreck a Trolley Car
In Sheboygan Wisconsin two attempts were made to wreck the interurban serving this city and Plymouth. Both incidents occurred four miles from Plymouth with a loaded car barely stopped before going off an embankment. A heavy tie was placed on the rail in each case, once at 5:30 p.m. and again at 9:50 p.m.
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Sheboygan
Wis
Here
Plymouth
Mrs IT E Kelsey and party visit Appleton area
Mrs IT E Kelsey and her daughter Gladys along with Miss Ethel Collier of Appleton are visiting the former's parents.
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IT. E. Kelsey
Gladys
Ethel Collier
Appleton
Cashton Woman Visits City for Sister's Serious Illness
Miss Nora Wang travels from Cashton to the city to be with her sister Mrs. Will Christie who is seriously ill, drawing local attention to the family’s health crisis.
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Nora Wang
Cashton
Will Christie
Packers Like Common Robbers Trial Proceedings
Attorneys for the packers spent most of the morning arguing for separate trials, which would require twenty one juries. The judge allowed that two or more robbers who broke into a post office could be tried together, a point the defendants challenged as not analogous.
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Chicago
Swift Company Faces Tax Appeal Over South Saint Paul Property
St. Paul Dec 12 The Dakota County auditor cites Swift and Company to Hastings on Dec 16 to show cause why South St Paul property assessment should rise to five million from under four hundred thousand in a tax appeal case.
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ST. Paul
Dakota County Today
Swift and Company
Hastings
Minn
South St. Paul
Woman Dies in Police Court as She Faced Charge
Chicago December 12 Mrs Nora Scanlon a wealthy widow collapsed and died in police court while awaiting her hearing on a charge of malicious mischief. The incident occurred as she was called to answer the charge.
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Chicago
Nora Scanlon
Man Dies in Palmer House Gas Incident in Chicago
R W Geeseka 46 of Mount Pleasant Iowa died at the Palmer House after being found unconscious from gas Friday. Police say it appears accidental as he must vote in precinct where rooms.
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Chicago
R. W. Geeseka
Mount Pleasant
Palmer House
Norwegian Lutheran Sociable Set By West Ave Church
Tomorrow evening the men of the West Avenue Norwegian Lutheran Church invite all to a sociable in the church parlors. A cordial invitation extends to everyone.
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West Avenue
Esch Secures Key Post On Interstate Commerce Panel
Wisconsin representative John J. Esch from La Crosse district gains a prominent berth on the interstate commerce committee after Cannon reshuffles. Stevens loses a military affairs seat, while Esch is now set to influence railway rate regulation and related policy.
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Wisconsin
House
Speaker Cannon
John J. Esch
la Crosse
Esch
Cannon
Committee On Interstate Commerce
Interstate Commerce Committee
Camp Dougl
Stevens
Minnesota
Camp Douglas
Fort Snelling
Interstate Commerce Commission
Whistle Scared Horse to Death Near Pekin
A Pekin farmer reports his valuable horse died after a freight engine whistle frightened the animal as it neared a crossing near Lanesboro. The horse reared at the locomotive shriek and collapsed in the road. it was the first engine the horse had seen.
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Pekin
Lanesboro
Two Robberies at Stoddard Hotel Reported
Two robberies occurred at the Stoddard hotel on Saturday night. A cash box and contents were stolen from a telephone pay station, and a revolver belonging to Charles Niebuhr was taken from a desk in the billiard room. The gun was later recovered when a traveling man, showing a revolver, claimed he bought it for $1.50. Niebuhr identified the weapon, the man surrendered, and no prosecution was indicated.
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Stoddard
Charles Niebuhr
Tel
Milwaukee
Mr. Niebuhr
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P.M. Gelatt
Central Electric Company
Fred Smith
Burt C. Smith
Smith Manufacturing Company
Frank Smith
D. S. Fairbairn
Reliable Steam Laundry
H. J. Hirshheimer
la Crosse Plow Company
Jowan
John J. Whitmore
Burlington
Rairoad
Secretary of Navy
Lax
Railroad
Westby
Queen
LA Follette
Scripps-SicRne Dispatch
NT Swift
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