Turkey Refuses Greek Talks Until Armistice Signed
Constantinople dispatch reports Turkish envoys at the London peace conference refuse to negotiate with Greece until it signs the armistice protocol. Turks demand ratification of the Baghtche armistice or a separate Turkish accord while fighting continues on land and sea around Janina.
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Constantinople
London
Greece
Baghtche
Turkey
Bulgaria
Fervia
Montenegro
Turko Balkan Peace Conference Delayed For Envoys
London reports the Turko Balkan peace talks delayed due to late arrival of Turkish envoys with sessions now unlikely before Monday. Bulgarians arrive early, Serbs Greeks Montenegrins welcomed. optimism cited by delegates. Greek premier Venizelos says allies remain cohesive. Durazzo talks proposed as commercial outlet. Reshid Pasha hopes for peace before Christmas. Greek troops defeat an expedition near Janina. Greek and Turkish ships clash in the Aegean. Berlin dispatches note a fierce battle in the Aegean as Turkish and Greek forces clash.
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London
Foreign Office
Servia
Greece
Montenegro
Venizelos
M. Novakovitch
Durazzo
Vienna
Austria-Hungary
Duraz
Tain
Reshid Pasha
Local Perjury Case Referred for Investigation
C J Smith of Viroqua appointed Judge E C Higbee to lead an inquiry into the case O C Widner vs Frank Emush to determine who is guilty of perjury. The hearing revealed Patties testimony differed on lease money payment.
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C. J. Smith
Viroqua
E. C. Higbee
O. C. Widner
Trouble in Council I in Indianapolis dynamite case
In Indianapolis the One union iron workers feud widened as Paul J. Morin from St Louis testified he opposed union administration and failed to gain audits. Ernest Basey from Cincinnati had his testimony interrupted so Thomas Taggart could recount dynamiting at French Lick and conversations with Sherman about the job.
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Indianapolis
Ind
One
Iron Workers
Paul J. Morin
St. Louis
Miller
Morin
Ernest Basey
Cincinnati
Thomas Taggart
Indiana
French Lick
Taggart
Sherman
Man Applies for Discharge in Bankruptcy Case
N A Hillaker has filed in the States district court for discharge from bankruptcy seeking relief and closure of the proceedings.
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Hillaker
The
States District Court
Popular Daughter of Army Man Weds
The marriage of Miss Carolyn Murray daughter of Major General Arthur Murray U S A now serving in the western division and Mrs Murray to Ardreston of Washington city occurred recently at Fort Mason California. The bride spent last winter in the National capital and was popular among the younger set. Mr Preston has a country home at Englewood New Jersey and a residence in Washington where the couple will reside for the rest of the winter.
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Carolyn Murray
La Crosse Considers Public Works Reform to Hire Manager
James Day, president of the city board of public works, urges abolishing the current board and creating a single commissioner of public works. He argues for a nonpartisan selection by a mayoral commission and a salary of 25 000 a year to attract a competent manager amid the citys $500 000 well system project.
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la Crosse
Public Works
James Day
Board of Public Works
Day
Commission of Public Works
Fire and Police Commission
Park Commission
Secretary Fails in Fetter King Challenge at Y M C A
E G Mast secretary of the Oak Park Y M C A narrowly escaped death after a swimming contest stunt went wrong. Mast was handcuffed and placed in a box submerged eight feet for sixty three seconds before attendants raised the container and found him unconscious. the escape door failed to operate.
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Chicago
E. G. Mast
Oak Park Y. M. C. A
Mast
Secretary Mast
Negotiations Rumor Circulates On La Crosse Utilities Deal
Rumor spread that Kelsey Brewer plans to buy La Crosse Water Power and block Water Power from acquiring the Water Power outfit. S. C. Shaffner of Kelsey Brewer visited La Crosse to inspect Gas and Electric assets. W. J. Ferris declined comment while sources suggest overtures were made.
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Kelsey-Brewer Company
la Crosse Gas and Electric Company
la Crosse Water Power Company
la Crosse
S. C. Shaffner
Kelsey- Brewer Company
Shaffner
Gas and Electric Company
Ferris
W. J. Ferris
Kelsey-Brewer
Water Power
Birthday card party for Mrs Kienzle hosted friends
Mrs J V Kienzle celebrated her birthday by entertaining friends. Afternoon of card games saw Mrs A G Thatro win first prize and Miss Anna M Schaller second. Refreshments were served. Attendees included Mrs C E Harzer Mrs John Wiggert Miss Anna M Schaller Mrs A G Thatro Mrs Charles Garden Mrs H B Bernd Mrs Gudenschwager and Mrs C G Whipple.
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J. V. Kienzle
A. G. Thatro
Anna M. Schaller
C. E. Harzer
John Wiggert
Charles Garden
Bull Moose May Run State Paper
Wisconsin Bull Moose leaders consider launching a weekly state paper to spread doctrines of Bull Mooseism. Norman L. Baker, state chairman, says plan under review and a national publication with a Wisconsin section could be used. Baker will lead state organization efforts while the national committee plans a late month meeting to set future actions.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Bull Moose Party
Wisconsin
Norman L. Baker
Chicago
Wisconsin Bull Moose
Baker
Bull Moose National Committee
Lost checks in mail reported in Madison
Three checks sent to the republican state central committee were reported lost in the mails. The checks totaled between 75 and 100 dollars. The committee reported total expenditures at 7,355.55 dollars and total contributions at 7,473,052 dollars.
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Madison
Wis
Republican State Central Committee
Segregate vice with fashion in Milwaukee, DA says
Milwaukee District Attorney W C Zabel urged segregating vice in fashionable districts to minimize harm. He argued red light areas should be kept out of crowded tenements to protect children and prevent disease, mocking the idea that wealthy districts would suffer.
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Milwaukee
Wis
W. C. Zabel
Milwaukee Men's League
Zabel
Non-Partisans to Form a Caucus in Wisconsin Legislature
Milwaukee December 13 Three parties republican democratic and non partisan will administer state affairs next session. Non partisans will caucus separately to prepare and seek support for public measures across party lines. They took no action on speakership candidates.
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Milwaukee
Wisconsin
New National Progressive Party Gains Support at Chicago Meeting
E C Raymond reports the National Progressive party will outpoll the old Republican party in the next presidential election. He cites 1500 delegates from diverse states, excluding Nevada, and notes Beveridge McCormick Munsey and Perkins backing the movement. Raymond dismisses the lost plank controversy as a tempest in a teapot and discusses campaign funding options with Wyoming bull moose leaders. He cites Roosevelt’s deferral on who leads, saying time will develop a leader.
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National Progressive Party
Republican Party
E. C. Raymond
la Crosse
Chicago
Raymond
Sundance
Wyo
Nevada
Beveridge
McCormick
Munsey
Perkins
Bull Moose
Wyoming Bull Moosers
Theodore Roosevelt
Roosevelt
American Woman Hostess To Prince At Oxfordshire Estate
Mrs. Lewis Harcourt, formerly Miss Mary Burns of New York, will host the Prince of Wales at Nuneham Park in Oxfordshire. The guest list will be small and chosen by Queen Mary, reflecting the high but undesired burden of entertaining a royal guest and managing his mother's strict precautions.
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Lewis Harcourt
Mary Burns
New York
Prince of Wales
Nuneham Park
Oxfordshire
Queen Mary
Dozen Hurt In Fire At Library Place Pittsburg
A costly blaze in Library Place on the north side of Pittsburg destroyed twelve storerooms on the first floor and left about twelve people severely injured. Many occupants leaped from windows or climbed down swaying ladders amid extreme cold.
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Pittsburg
Library Place
Thaw Attorney Daniel O'Reilly Convicted in Larceny Case
An appellate division of the New York Supreme Court affirmed the eight month sentence for Daniel O'Reilly, former attorney for Harry K. Thaw, in the larceny of Aaron J. Bancroft, a broker, finding him guilty of receiving stolen goods.
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Thaw
New York
Appellate Division
Supreme Court
Daniel O'Reilly
Harry K. Thaw
Aaron J. Bancroft
Explosion Destroys Over 100 Boats in Naples Harbor
A massive explosion in the Naples harbor wrecked more than 100 small vessels and raised fears of many deaths though reports later said only minor fishing boats were damaged and no casualties were confirmed. The incident was reported from Naples with a Rome dispatch noting limited damage to minor craft.
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Naples
Rome
Western Union Men to Strike Nationwide
Sioux City reports a looming strike as 19,000 Western Union operators may walk out within a week. S. J. Konenkamp, president of the Commercial Telegraphers' Union of America, says reinstatement of six discharged operators is required and the company refuses to listen. He leaves for Chicago to consult with other union officers.
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Sioux City
Iowa
Western Union
United States
S. J. Konenkamp
Commercial Telegraphers’ Union of America
Chicago
Konenkamp
Boundary Dispute Not Yet Settled Between States
Wisconsin and Minnesota lawmakers adjourned a joint meeting in St Paul with plans for another session next Wednesday to seek a settlement of the Lake Pepin boundary dispute. They expect to avoid the Supreme Court and may push uniform fish and game laws. tax issues in St Louis Bay remain a complication.
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St. Paul
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Supreme Court
Superior
Duluth
John E. McConnell
Commitee
la Crosse
McConnell
Lake Pepin
St. Louis Bay
Christmas Charity Office Helps Hopeful Stranger
A penniless man seeks aid at the Associated Charities in the courthouse. Miss Salisbury counsels him to earn money by selling Christmas cards to raise funds for treatment at Rochester's Mayor Hospital, turning despair into self reliance.
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Associated Charities
Court House
Winnifred Salisbury
Miss Salisbury
Santa Claus
Mayor
Rochester
Union status at La Crosse Western Union office
Manager J A Kaeppler said five operators work at the La Crosse Western Union office and none belong to the union. He added that by noon he had heard no rumors of a proposed strike on the wire.
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Western Union
la Crosse
J. A. Kaeppler
Income Tax Roll Turned Over to City Treasurer
City Clerk E. H. Hoffman turned the income tax roll over to City Treasurer George W. Young. Taxes on incomes are payable at the treasurer's office from now until the end of December.
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E. H. Hoffman
George W. Young
Bench to relieve Judge Stevens in Baraboo Monday
Judge E C Higbee and court reporter Alfred Harison will depart for Baraboo Monday to take over duties from Judge E Ray Stevens. The move brings experienced officials to the bench and reporting chair for the upcoming session.
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E. C. Higbee
Alfred Harison
Baraboo
E. Ray Stevens
Friday the 13th Prediction Turns Tragic in Chicago
Joseph Fuchey, 53, predicted misfortune on Friday the 13th and was found dead by hanging in his room at the Illinois hospital for the insane in Dunning. His body was given to a medical college for dissection after the discovery.
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Chicago
Joseph Fuchey
Medical College
Fuchey
Illinois Hospital For Insane
Dunning
New Pest Control Claims Roaches Die From Pneumonia
Denver health inspector H. A. Baker reports a new method to kill cockroaches by feeding them a preparation that inflames their lungs. The resulting symptoms resemble pneumonia, not from wet floors but from induced illness in the insects.
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Denver
Colo
H. A. Baker
City Board of Health
Weather summary for La Crosse region and midwest
Fair tonight and Saturday with moderate temperatures across Wisconsin Minnesota and Iowa. Cold wave reaches gulf and south Atlantic states with freezing temps near the gulf coast. light rain in north Pacific and gulf states. rain or snow over upper lake region. elsewhere fair.
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Wisconsin
Minnesota
Iowa
Gulf
South Atlantic States
Gulf Coast
North Pacific
Gulf States
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