Eau Claire Men Must Face Idaho Court for Graft
Two Eau Claire lumbermen J. T. Barber and Henry G. Moon named with Senator Borah of Idaho face removal to Idaho for trial on conspiracy to defraud the U S government in land fraud cases. Federal judge says probable cause supports removal. defendants may offer evidence on technicalities and plan to bring about 200 Idaho witnesses to Madison to testify that the alleged conspiracy was not continuous.
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Madison, Wis
Quarles
J. T. Barber
Henry G. Moon
Eau Claire
Borah
Idaho
United States
Madison
Changes in the La Crosse Diocese Names and Moves
The La Crosse diocese announces clerical transfers and assignments. Rev H J Untraut moves from Holy Trinity La Crosse to Sacred Heart Eau Claire. Rev Joseph Wieman retires after hospital care in Chippewa Falls. Successions include Rev A J Joerres Mauston to La Crosse and Rev F J Wambold Highland to Mauston, with Rev A Biinsner and Rev Joseph Ritz reassigned to Sauk City, Chippewa Falls and related duties. Rev John Willitzer shifts to Pittsville with duties in Altdorf and Babcock.
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H. J. Untraut
Holy Trinity Catholic Church of
la Crosse
Schwebach
Sacred Heart Church
Eau Claire
Joseph Wieman
Father Wiehman
Chippewa Falls
Untraut
Sauk City
Ritz
John Willitzer
Pittsville
Altdorf
Babcock
Oscar F Anderson Named Vice President of Chicago Firm
Oscar F. Anderson of La Crosse has been chosen as vice-president of David M. Pfaelzer & Company of Chicago, newly incorporated with a capital of 400000 dollars. He has long served as a commercial traveler for the firm and is a top salesman. Anderson resides at 418 Main Street and is a stockholder. The firm, named for president David M. Pfaelzer, makes high grade boys clothing and has operated for many years.
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Oscar F. Anderson
la Crosse
David M. Pfaelzer
Anderson
Knights of Columbus Hold Meeting at Main Street Hall
The Knights of Columbus met last evening in their hall on Main street over Coren's. Grand Knight Evans left early and Rev Ambrose Murphy chaired. Several La Crosse orders applied for hall use. The annual reception is set for December 30 at Germania hall, directed by Albert P Funk. Invitations have been issued.
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Knights of Columbus
Main Street
Coren's
Evans
Ambrose Murphy
la Crosse
Germania Hall
Albert P. Funk
Kansas Sails With The Navy Football Champions Of 1907
Washington December 19 Not only is Kansas the pride of the navy she is one of four new battleships accompanying Admiral Evans on his voyage through the southern seas but she also houses the fleet football champions The Kansas beat Vermont 2 to 0 for the title The ship weighs 32 000 000 pounds costs 4 025 009 runs 18 knots carries four 12 inch guns launched August 12 1905 sponsor Mrs Anna Hoch daughter of the governor of Kansas
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Washington
Kansas
Uncle Sam
Admiral Evans
Hoats
Hampton Roads
Vermont
Mies Anna Hoch
King Oscar laid away with pomp in palace funeral
Stockholm reports the burial of King Oscar beside royalty in Ridarhilms cathedral after a grand funeral. Severe weather did not ease crowds as representatives from every European country attended. King Gustav plans a royal dinner that evening for the royal family and visiting dignitaries.
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Stockholm
Oscar
Ridarhilms
Europe
Gustav
Fleet Return Route Hinted Through Suez Canal
Washington dispatch notes Roosevelt reportedly told Evans the battleships now headed to the Pacific may return via the Suez Canal. Navy officials Newberry and Brownson said no decision on the return route has been made or communicated to the department.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Evans
Pacific
Suez Canal
Louisiana
Navy Department
Newberry
Brownson
Williams Fist Fight Marks adjournment clash in House
Democratic leader Williams from Mississippi was struck on the floor after adjournment, causing a bloody cheek wound. Six Congressmen separated the fight, and Williams was escorted to his room. Burton reassigned to head rivers and harbors, Longworth named Ways and Means chairman. Burton had stepped aside to seek Cleveland mayoralty but returns without committee duties.
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Washington
Dearmond
Missouri
John Sharp Williams
Mississippi
Willliams
Burton
Old Berth
Cannon
Longworth
Cleveland
Congress
County Supervisors Hold Meetings
Three committees met this afternoon preparing reports from the adjourned session which convenes on Dec. 27. The roads and bridges committee discussed the proposed county highway system and fund apportionment. The juvenile court committee may establish a county court. the poor and insane committee inspected the county poor farm.
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Sessi
Committee On Poor and
Wu Ting Fang Leaves for Shanghai in Route to Washington
Wu Ting Fang the reappointed Chinese minister to the United States sails from Shanghai early January carrying a message of unusual warmth from the throne to President Roosevelt. In Washington, Aoki and his wife were bid farewell at a luncheon hosted by the president with Secretary and Mrs Root among the guests.
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Pekin
Wu Ting Fang
United States
Shanghai
Washington
Roosevelt
Aoki
Root
Big law suit over interstate pipeline as common carrier
Washington report notes a major suit likely to test the constitutional reach of the interstate commerce law granting the commission power over pipe lines. The law requires tariffs and regulation of rates, with independents and Standard interests both displeased and prepared to resist enforcement until tested.
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Washington, D. C
J. C. Welliver
Commission
Standard Oil Company
Standard
Rich Spinster to Fight Insanity in Court
Gertrude Agnes Ida Schmitz of 936 Pine Street, sole heir to a two fifty thousand dollar estate, was adjudged insane and committed to Mendota state hospital by Judge Brindley. She threatened tenants with a revolver over rent delays, claimed police permission to use it, and feared intruders on the roof. Doctors Powell and Egan diagnosed insanity after exams revealing strange traits. The case notes threats to burn property and recurring disturbances with tenants. judgment is pending further proceedings.
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Gertrude Agnes Ida Schmitz
Pine Street
State Hospital For the
Mendota
Wis
Brindley
Miss Schmitz
George E Powell
G. J. Egan
Frank Yolton
Blaine Larson Dies at Aberdeen in Train Wreck
Blaine Larson, formerly a conductor on the La Crosse and Southern, died early today in Aberdeen South Carolina from injuries from a wreck on Monday. At his side were his mother and sister and H E Rogers Jr brother in law. Larson lived in Viroqua Wisconsin.
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Blaine Larson
la Crosse & Southeastern
Aberdeen
S .C
Larson
H. E. Rogers, Jr
Viroqua
Wis
Peace hopes in joint conference over wage plan
Indianapolis Dec 19 Owners and miners express hopes for an agreement at the joint conference to decide whether the old interstate agreement shall be restored. Operators say they will listen to fair propositions. Outcome could determine the nation’s largest labor strike.
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Indianapolis
Battleship world cruise report denied by White House
Washington announced the official denial today of reports that battleships would sail around the world via the Suez Canal. The statement clarified there are no plans for such a voyage.
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Washington
Suez Canal
White House
Mrs Stings Hurt In Minneapolis Fall Fractured Jaw
Relatives in this city report Mrs. Robert Stings of Minneapolis slipped on a sidewalk and fractured her jaw. Some relatives plan to travel to Minneapolis to visit her.
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Robert Stings
Minneapolis
Roosevelt to Visit Japan After Presidency
President Roosevelt told a Japanese student at the White House that he plans to visit Japan once his term ends, signaling a forthcoming international trip after leaving office.
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Washington, D. C
Roosevelt
White House
Japan
Fleet plans around the world cruise via Suez announced
A Pacific fleet wireless dispatch from Dec 18 reports Admiral Evans told officers the fleet will undertake an around the world cruise returning home by way of the Suez Canal. The Louisiana led in four-column formation at 10.5 knots, aiming for the Anegada passage by Saturday noon.
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New York
Evans
Suez Canal
U. S. S. Louisiana
Anegada
Connecticut
Admiral Evans
Roosevelt
Mills Gets Out On $1 000 Bonds
Fred Mills who shot and wounded Osmond Jorgenson in a quarrel over a girl at Houston was released on $1,000 bail by Court Commissioner Wheaton. He waived examination and was bound over to the district court which convenes next February, via his attorney Geo EB Dyer.
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Fred Mills
Osmond Jorgenson
Houston
Wheaton
Mills
Geo. EB. Dyer
District Court
Burns claims Kaiser saw fight at ringside
Detroit report dated December 19 states World Champion Tommy Burns says Kaiser Wilhelm attended the bout incognito at ringside when Burns knocked out Moir and spoke with Burns after the British champion had been KOed.
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Burns
der Kaiser
Detroit
Mich
Tommy Burns
Kaiser Wilhelm
Tommy
Moir
Slumberland
Larceny plea in Wisconsin youths fined for joke theft
George Wolf and Leonard Potts of Viroqua Wisconsin were fined 25 dollars plus costs by Judge Fruit after pleading guilty to larceny at the Sadie Stone resort on October 13. The act was described as a joke.
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George Wolf
Leonard Potts
Viroqua
Wis
Enlists Today from Viola to Fort Snelling Duty
Chester K. Southern of Viola Illinois enlisted at the local recruiting office under Lieut R Shaw for general service and will depart Saturday for St Paul to begin duties at Fort Snelling.
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Chester K. Southern
Viola, Il
Lieut. R. Shaw
General Service
St. Paul
Ft. Snelling
Four Hundred Entombed In Darr Mine Explosion
A mine explosion at the Darr Mine near Connellsville Pennsylvania at 11 30 this morning entombed four hundred men. The mine on Jacobs Creek thirteen miles west of Connellsville is afire and it is believed all are lost. Further details are expected through the afternoon.
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Pittsburg
Connellsville
Jacobs Creek
Mines Kill 22840 in Seventeen Years
Washington reports government experts say 22840 miners have died in U S mines over 17 years with six years matching the prior seven, double the annual fatal accidents since 9. Explosions rise from weak laws. lack of enforceable mine safety laws blamed.
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Washington
United States
Europe
Garfield
Interior Department
Mired mine disaster leaves many trapped and mourned
The report describes a mine blaze with about a hundred Americans inside and many Hungarians as well. Fire and smoke pour from the entrance as rescue efforts begin after wreckage is cleared. Pitt Boss O'Connell and crew face impediments from the fire and gas as workers and families endure a pitiful scene.
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Pitt Boss O'Connell
Gen Funston heads to San Francisco from Goldfield
Goldfield reports quiet conditions as Gen Funston, with Lieutenants Hornsby Evans and Major Judge Bethel advocate of the department of California, departs for San Francisco this morning.
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Goldfield
Funston
Hornsby and
Evans
Bethel
Department of
I C Fight Hangs Fire In Morning
Chicago December 19 Judge Ball could not decide in the Fish Harriman injunction suit this forenoon forcing another adjournment of the Illinois Central battle Harriman seeks postponement while Fish’s lawyers argue the great expense involved the case resumes this afternoon including pleas for five or three weeks delay
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Chicago
Ball
Fish-Harriman
Illinois Central
Harriman
Fish
Coldest and warmest US readings and regional forecast
North Platte recorded 4 below last night as the coldest spot while Jacksonville, Los Angeles and Phoenix rose to 64 degrees. Forecast today runs from Wisconsin to Iowa with fair skies, light winds, and little overall change in temperatures with some slight cooling in Minnesota and southern and western portions tonight.
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Trace
North Platte
Jacksonville
Los Angeles
Phoenix
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Iowa
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