Darkness Fears As Goldfield Strike Shuts Power Plant
Goldfield Nevada faces blackout as 120 electrical workers strike, each guarded by a soldier. Nevada and California Power Co. plant at Bishop Creek Calif. halted. walkout follows resumed work at three mines and reduction works. Sheriff Ingalls hunts for dynamite cache amid fears of catastrophe. Funston expected this afternoon.
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Goldfield
Nev
Electrical Workers’ Union
Nevada & California Power Company
Bishop Creek
Calif
Combination Mill
Consolidated and Florence
Nevada and Goldfield Reduction Works
Ingalls
Miners’ Union
Funston
Trial of Stoessel Exposes Port Arthur Surrender Claims
Lieutenant General Stoessel faces a court martial over Port Arthur surrender. He is charged with surrendering the fortress before exhausting defenses, lacking initiative, and overstepping authority. Co-defendants General Fock and General Reiss are accused of conspiracy and exceeding orders. The nine general panel includes Vice Admiral Doubassoff and Generals Kuropatkin Bildering and Myloff. Stoessel, worn by illness after two strokes, is reported anxious as hearings loom.
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Stoessel
Port Arthur
Fock
Reiss
Doubassoff
Kuropatkin
Bildering
Myloff
Charges Against Road Far Fetched
Washington officials dismissed a national association of railway trainmen complaint alleging Missouri Pacific had only 200 miles of safe track. The second assistant postmaster general said the charges are far fetched and will be ignored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Missouri Pacific
National Association of Railway
La Follette ends hazing as Davis attacks trusts in Senate
Senator Jeff Davis of Arkansas opened his anti trust speech with no walk outs in the chamber. La Follette credited with ending hazing. Davis showed stage fright yet held the audience with his remarks. A veteran senator explained the change as hazing backfires, reshaping Senate conduct and public reaction.
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Washington, D. C
Jeff Davis
Arkansas
Davis
la Follette
Senate
Five Cities Seek Democratic Convention Choice
The Democratic National Committee listed Denver and Charles S Wilson, Chicago and Roger Sullivan, Louisville and Secretary Woodson, St. Paul and C. D. Antremont, Atlantic City and Howard Carroll as potential next convention sites. Recessed until 4 PM for executive session to vote. Committeeman Kenny aims to chart a independent course against delegate instructions, backed by seven eastern states, with Bryan supporters opposing.
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Washington
Democratic National Committee
Denver
Charles S. Wilson
Chicago
Roger Sullivan
Louisville
Woodson
St. Paul
C. D
Antremont
Atlantic City
Howard Carroll
National Committee
Kenny
Delaware
Friends of Bryan
Smith Chapter Holds Election Of Officers
Smith Chapter No. 13 R A M held its annual officer election at the Masonic Temple. Elected will be B F Keeler High Priest Jos Miller King Geo D Wright Scribe O J Sorrenson Treasurer F L Page Secretary W S Woods Trustee three years. Public installation set for St John’s day December 27 with Frontier lodge No 45 F and A M for Masons and families.
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A. M
Prayer Reveals Burglar Under Bed in Pittsburgh
Elizabeth Glauber, 12, knelt by her bed in Pittsburgh on December 12 and found a burglar under the bed when she prayed. The frightened child screamed, alerting her parents, who helped capture the intruder and turn him over to the police.
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Pittsburg
Elizabeth Glauber
Jones named UW regent to succeed deceased brother
Madison Wis December 12 Enoch Lloyd Jones was appointed by Governor Davidson as university regent to succeed his brother James who had died.
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Madison
Wis
Enoch Lloyd Jones
Davidson
James
Pioneer grain dealer dies in La Crosse at 72
Henry Peter Muth, pioneer La Crosse grain dealer born in Germany, died at 2 a.m. after six months of illness. He came to the U.S. in 1851, worked in Milwaukee and Chicago before settling in La Crosse, partnered with E. S. Burns, later with Listman mill, retired recently. Survived by wife and six children. Services Saturday at 2:00 p.m. at his residence, Rev. J. Gamm officiating. Oak Grove Cemetery.
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Henry Peter Muth
West Avenue
Mr. Muth
Germany
America
Milwaukee
Chicago
la Crosse
Henretta Muth
A. T. Muth
E. H. Muth
Will Elect State Delegates At Wisconsin Telephony Meeting
A special meeting of the Seventh Wisconsin district Independent Telephone association convened at 2:30 pm in the La Crosse club to appoint delegates to the state convention and hear a program on toll line commissions battery systems farm line connections and related topics. About twenty delegates from La Crosse and district towns attended with officers E J Kneen president and J G Schweizer secretary among those present.
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Wisconsin District Independent Telephone Association
la Crosse Club
la Crosse
Howard Teasdale
Sparta
Wis
C. B. Enochs
George Boyer
Westby
E. J. Kneen
Bangor
J. G. Schweizer
L. J. Roberts
George Beyer
C. H. Cremer
Cashton
J. C. Gaveney
Arcadia
Granville Hall
G. N. Heiderscheid
J. D. Cotton
W. A. Barber
Warrens
W. G. W. Williams
Dr. C. M. Beebe
W. F. Goodrich
H. M. Rounce
C. H. Schweizer
W. T. Lawton
Viroqua
Alabama Democrat Introduces Resolution Congratulating Peaceful Declination
Dec 12 in Washington Clay ton a Democrat from Alabama who authored the anti third term resolution today introduced a House resolution praising the country for the president’s decision not to run again.
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Washington, D. C
Roosevelt
Taft
Hughes
Cannon
Fairbanks
Cortelyou
Knox
Foraker
Washington
Clayton
Alabama
House
Land sale in Oklahoma by sealed bids
Commissioner Ballinger of the general land office announces cash sales by sealed bids for tracts and lots in Oklahoma townsites. The land parcels are distributed across thirteen counties and will be sold under official instruction.
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Washington
Ballinger
General Land Office
Oklahoma
Senate Seeks Details on Recent Monetary Relief
The senate adopted a resolution urging the administration to provide information about the latest monetary relief measures. The move aims to clarify programs, funding, and eligibility. Leaders expect a formal briefing within days.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
Two Macedonian Leaders Slain in Sofia Conference
Sofia report says Boris Sarafeff and Garvenoff, noted Macedonian revolutionary leaders, were assassinated last night as they parted after a conference. Sarafeff, named commander of revolutionary forces in 1903, led uprisings against the Turks and faced enemies at home due to his dictatorial methods.
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Sofia
Boris Sarafeff
Garvenoff
Sarafeff
Operation Upon Mrs Longworth Successful
Dr. Rixey announced at 11 25 the operation on Mrs Longworth for appendicitis performed by Dr Finney of Baltimore was perfectly successful. He said her condition was satisfactory.
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Washington, D. C
Rixey
Longworth
Finney
Baltimore
Rally for Juniors at the Y M C A
Juniors at the Y M C A plan a Saturday rally to organize a basketball league and an indoor baseball club. With no physical director, sessions shrink while members recruit junior interest in indoor sports replacing classes. Some instructors may still help. plans include a short class midweek and Saturday sessions, followed by league play and a bowling league proposal.
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Association Hall
Sparta site chosen for army artillery range in Wisconsin
A federal board recommends Sparta Wisconsin as the artillery range site near Tunnel City to Congress. If approved, $150,000 will fund the range covering about 10,900 acres with diverse terrain for realistic practice near Camp Douglas. Wisconsin National Guard benefits from easier mobilization and joint maneuvers.
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Sparta
War Department
Congress
Board of Survey
Camp Douglas
Wisconsin
la Crosse
J. J. Esch
Military
Wis
Col. Allen
Fort Snelling
Tunnel City
Army
Secretary of War
Tunnel
Milwaukee Road
Elihu Root
New England
Gulf
Pacific Coast
Middle West
Army Service
Wisconsin National Guard
Police believe unidentified Tomah casualty may be John Ryan
The Tomah police think the dead man may be John Ryan, once jailed in the city and county facilities. Relatives from West Salem plan to travel to Tomah to identify the remains at the morgue. Sergeant Yolton noted prior local and county jail incarcerations.
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Tomah
John Ryan
Central
West Salem
Tomah Ang
Yolton
Woman Sentenced Twenty Years for Murder in Court
Chicago December verdict: Mrs Angelina Anselone received a twenty year sentence for killing the man she claimed wrecked her home. She collapsed into hysterics when the verdict was announced and a new trial will be sought.
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Chicago
Angelina Anselone
La Crosse Boy Joins Pacific Fleet Aboard Minnesota
Denzil Wheeler, once of La Crosse, will sail Monday with the Pacific fleet aboard the battleship Minnesota under Admiral Evans. The crew enjoys shore liberty and afternoon football games as readiness peaks for the voyage through Magellan Strait and into Manila Bay.
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Denzil Wheeler
la Crosse
Pacific Fleet
Admiral Evans
Minnesota
Thomas Minshall
la Crescent
United States
Old Point Comfort
Magellan Straits
Santiago
Dewey
Manila Bay
Sears Roebuck Indicted for Using Mails Fraudulently
Des Moines December 12 Sears Roebuck Co the Chicago mail order house was indicted for fraudulent use of the mails alleging misrepresentation of catalogue articles The Retail Grocers Association backs the investigation
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Sears-Roebuck CO
Des Moines
Chicago
Retail Grocers’ Association
Six Seek Place Among Finest Police Applicants
Six applicants contended for La Crosse Police Department positions last evening. Names listed include Timothy Mahoney of 513 Caldonia Street, E. J. Last of 1219 South Third, Joseph Rendler of 211 Mill Street, Neal Gavin of 313 King Street, J. Vrehota of 824 South Fifth, and William Strittmatter of 714 Powell Street Indian Hill. Preliminary exams completed. not all passed and the secretary withheld names of those allowed to take the doctor’s exam.
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la Crosse
Timothy C. Mahoney
Caledonia Street
E. J
South Third
Joseph M. Rendler
Mill Street
Neal Gavin
King Street
J. Vrehota
South Fifth Street
William Strittmatter
Powell Street
Indian Hill
Woman Avoids Label as Loafer While Shopping
A woman may loaf around town a good deal, but she disguises it under the head of shopping, unlike a man who loafs openly. This observation notes gendered perceptions of idle time and consumer behavior in everyday life.
Weather forecast and cold snap across states
Sault Ste. Marie registered two degrees above zero, the coldest area in the country last night. Forecasts today indicate Wisconsin partly cloudy and slightly warmer with possible snow tonight, Friday. Minnesota remains partly cloudy tonight and Friday. Iowa may see rain or snow tonight and Friday, with warmer air moving into the eastern part tonight.
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Sault Ste. Marie
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Iowa
East Nortinn
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Smith
U. W
Charles A. Train
Lloyd Curtis
Henry «. Dent
H. S. Cone
Torpedo Boat Flotilla
William Emery
Pioneer
Henry Peter
Farly Bock
Milwau
Kee
Aft
Ernoon
Sam
Mrs. Longworth
ESCH
Kansas
Kentucky
Vermont
The
Chamberlain
Navy
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