Fires Ravage Springfield Amid Christmas Toy Blaze
A large Springfield blaze damaged the Johnson Thatcher furniture shop and the Johnson Hatcher store while Christmas toys burned in the window. The Johnson Hatcher store reportedly faced a half million dollar loss with three deaths feared including clerk F. F. Posey and two customers. The State Register and Postal Telegraph buildings burned as electric service halted and newspapers could not publish.
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Springfield
Ill
Johnson-Thatcher Company
John Bressmer
Ilinois
Johnson Hatcher
State Register
Postal Telegraph
F. F. Posey
Johnson-Hatcher
Fire Rips Baltimore Business District Wiping Out Three Firms
A blaze in Baltimore on December 21 caused about 250000 dollars in damages to the business section. Three large companies were completely destroyed in the fire.
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Baltimore
Detroit Furrier’s Store Fire Causes Big Loss
Detroit fire today destroyed Edwin S. George furrier shop causing about 200000 dollars in damages. The blaze broke out in the store located in Detroit Michigan, with firefighters battling the flames. No injuries reported.
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Detroit
Mich
Edwins. George
Flurry After Goebel Murder Tells of Powers Trial Stenographer
Georgetown December 21 Stewart B Stone a stenographer for Governor Taylor testified in the Powers trial about the tense hours in the governor’s office after Goebel was shot. He quoted Taylor saying it is awful and ordering the militia to keep order while noting no threats but expected trouble.
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Georgetown
Stewart B. Stone
Taylor
Powers
Goebel
Emperor Francis Joseph Takes Open Carriage Ride in Vienna
For the first time since illness Emperor Francis Joseph appeared in public driving from Schoenbrunn to Hofburg in an open carriage. He received a tremendous ovation and read his speech in a clear voice after receiving parliamentary delegations.
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Vienna
Francis Joseph
Schoenbrunn
Hofburg
Cortelyou Back at Work Today
Washington December 21 physicians report Secretary Cortelyou is rapidly convalescing from a severe grip. He expects to return to his desk by Monday or Tuesday indicating a swift recovery for the cabinet member after his illness.
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Washington, D. C
Cortelyou
Congress Adjourns for Holidays After Brief Session
Washington December 21 Congress adjourned for the holidays after a brief joint session. The move comes as lawmakers wrap up business for the year.
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Congress
Washington
Democrats plan Ruth Leavitt as Denver convention delegate
At July Denver convention Democrats seek Ruth Bryan Leavitt for presidential nomination bearer and first woman with a speaking role in national convention halls. Friends push to elect her as a Colorado delegate or she may vote by proxy if not chosen.
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Denver
Ruth Bryan Leavitt
William Jennings Bryan
Leavitt
Colorado
Hirshheimer Plow Plant to Close for Inventory
The Hirshheimer Plow company will shut its plant briefly for annual inventory. Mr. A. Hirshheimer says the closure lasts a few days and operations resume after the holidays, possibly after New Year's Day.
Parliament Set to Meet January 29 in London
King Edward signed a proclamation summoning Parliament to convene January 29. The notice, dated December 21, confirms the new session start in London.
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London
Edward
Discovery Invoked By Harry Colman In Auto Hurt Suit
Mrs Naomi Crocker of 429 Main street testified before Court Commissioner Alfred Harrison that she was badly bruised in a collision with Harry Colman secretary of the Colman Lumber company on Main street between Fourth and Fifth. She seeks $2000 damages alleging injuries may be serious and could worsen. Judge John A Daniels represents her. Dr Callahan treated her after the accident and she still limps.
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Naomi Crocker
Main Street
Harry Colman
C. L. Colman Lumber Company
Alfred Harrison
Twelve Bodies Recovered After Mine Explosion At Jacobs Creek
Twelve more bodies were brought to the surface at Jacobs Creek mine as nine were identified amid increasing black damp. The blast wrecked the mine. only the main passage is explored and recovery resumes later. Paydays postponed to avoid envelope confusion. at least 200 dead, Americans among them. Six state troopers arrived from Greensburg to assist.
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Jacobs Creek
State Constabulary
Greensburg
Mitchell expresses fatalism as illness nears end
President Mitchell of the United Mine Workers, believing death near, declares he does not care about outcomes and asks to tell the men his actions were not for money but from love. He remains critically ill but expects to return home to Spring Valley, Illinois when able.
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Indianapolis
Mitchell
United Mine Workers
Spring Valley
Ill
Taft Returns to Washington After World Tour Conference
Secretary Taft arrived in Washington from his world voyage and immediately held a private conference with the president. The meeting consisted mainly of greetings and a review of Taft’s travels, with details not made public.
Fleet's Time Better Than Was Expected
On board the U S S Connecticut the fleet moves through Virgin Passage in squadron formation. The admiral is pleased with the line and pace as seas are choppy yet speeds meet expectations. The Missouri left yesterday to land Fireman B Northway ill with pleuritis while the Illinois sent C H Montgomery a coal passer with pleuro pneumonia and will rejoin the fleet.
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Norman Ross
U.S
Connecticut
Missouri
B. Northway
Illinois
C. H. Montgomery
Culebra
Montgomery
Walsh Trial May Be Delayed Months
Chicago reports that judge Anderson will rule on a reading issue involving thousands of book entries. Walsh's attorneys oppose bank examiner figures and the outcome may lead to banks' books being examined, extending the trial into months rather than weeks.
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Chicago
Walsh
Anderson
No Joke in Twain Loss of 32500 Dollars
New York December 21 Mark Twain Samuel L Clemens suffers a $32500 loss through the involuntary bankruptcy of the Plasmon company of America Twain was acting president and vice president of the firm which flourished in England It manufactures milk products and after mis management was forced to fail Twain thought it a good thing and invested $32500.
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New York
Mark Twain
Samuel L. Clemens
Plasmon Company of America
United States
Twain
England
Gas law deemed unconstitutional by U S district court
New York December 21 Judge Hough ruled that the 80 cent gas law is unconstitutional as it discriminates between private consumers and the City of New York and would confiscate a fair and reasonable return from the gas company.
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New York
Hough
United States District Court
Polish Aid Society to Elect Officers and Discuss New Building
The Polish Aid society of La Crosse will hold a special meeting at the Polish school house on Thirteenth and Ferry streets this evening. Annual election of officers will take place and the group will consider a proposal for a new building with possible steps toward its erection.
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Polish Aid Society of la Crosse
Ferry Streets
Eagles Initiate Two New Lodge Members
The Eagles held a regular meeting at Travelers Hall and admitted two new members. Final plans were completed for the turkey fest to be held Monday evening at Frohsinn Hall.
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Eagles
Travelers Hall
Frohsinn Hall
Business Men’s Lunch at The Cafe Stands Alone
The only formal event labeled Business Men’s Lunch is held at The Cafe while other meals are described as improvised.
Taft to Run His Own Campaign as Hughes Contests Rise
The article notes the president keeping a running home summary and stresses the main contest between Taft and Hughes. It says Hughes is unlikely to be defeated at the January New York county committee meeting and Taft plans to personally manage his campaign with Secretary of War supportive but active.
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Taft
Hughes
New York County Committee
President Hurls Hot Shot at Sparks
Federal commission plans final presentation to the president as work nears completion in Washington. Assistant Secretary Murray says an outline will be shown. Commissioner Neill notes things have been badly bungled. Miners expect quiet after troops withdraw. Governor criticized for not calling an extra legislative session.
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Goldfield, Newy
Federal Commission
Washington
Murray
Department of Commerce and Labor
Neill
Mrs. Stuve Dies at 103 in Whitehall Wis
Mrs Vincent Stuve, 103, long resident of Wisconsin and mother of Mrs M Frederickson of 812 Farnam St, died suddenly at her Whitehall home after years of good health. Two daughters, Mrs Frederickson and Mrs Bergh, attended the funeral and will return to La Crosse tonight.
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Vincent Stuve
M. Frederickson
Farnam Street
Wisconsin
Whitehall
Bergh
Roosevelt rebukes Nevada governor over Goldfield police
President Roosevelt censures Gov. Sparks for neglect of duty by local peace officers at Goldfield Nevada and orders withdrawal of federal troops sent Dec 20 after a careful government inquiry. He notes troops were to meet a grave emergency, not substitute state police. The telegram of Dec 17 urged caution as insurrection appeared unlikely.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Gov. Sparks
Nevada
Goldfield
Sparks
Congress
Masons Plan Christmas Night Master Mason Degree
North La Crosse Lodge No. 190 F and A M will hold a Christmas night special with two candidates for the Master Mason degree, a rare event. Invitations go to nearby lodges and out-of-town Masons are expected to attend. The lodge and Ruth Chapter Order Eastern Star will install officers on St John’s Day, the 27th, with a program and invites extended to their families.
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North la Crosse
Cather
Masonic Fraternity
Order of Eastern Star
Knights Templar Observe Christmas Across Nations
The Knights Templar in La Crosse and other cities plan Christmas morning observances shared by 172,000 knights worldwide. A silent toast will honor the most eminent grand master Henry Warren Rugg, with loyalty and support from the order.
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Knights Templar of
la Crosse
Knights Templar
Henry Warren Rugg
Engine Tender 18S Derailed at Winona Junction
A morning Chicago bound train on the North Western road derailed its tender engine at Winona Junction on Friday morning causing an hour delay to arrival in Winona. Repairs sent the engine to shops and it was ready by noon to haul the eastbound train as usual.
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Chicago
Winona Junction
Winona
Wisconsin tobacco growers form Equity branch in war on trust
Wisconsin tobacco farmers unite as a branch of the American Society of Equity with H. E. Holmes as president. They vow to pool unsold crop by January 15 at minimum prices 15 cents for good, 12 1/4 cents for medium, and 10 cents for other leaves, pro rata. The plan seeks bank financing and warns of a broader fight at the Eau Claire meeting January 14–16.
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Madison
Wis
Wisconsin
American Society of Equity
H. E. Holmes
Milton
Tobacco Trust
Farmers” Trust
Holmes
American Society of Equity In
Tobacco Growers
Eau Claire
Farmers Trust
Wisconsin telegraph lines valued at two million fifty five thousand
The Wisconsin state tax commission sets telegraph lines value at 2 055 000 with a 100 000 drop from last year and an estimated tax around 22 400. Western Union nearly refused payment last fall but complied after review. The 1908 preliminary valuation includes Western Union 1 800 000 Postal 120 000 and other lines totaling 2 055 000.
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Madison
Wis
State Tax Commission
Wisconsin
Western Union
Come Mission
S&s. Tek
Weather forecast signals colder night and warmer weekend
The forecast covers Wisconsin Minnesota Iowa and the northwest states with partly cloudy skies and rising temperatures tonight and Sunday. A strong Northwestern low shifts southward into the northern states while a Southwestern low moves eastward into Texas bringing a 6 to 18 degree rise as far north as Kansas. Rain persists in the southern states including Texas while central Pacific high pressure maintains fair conditions in the region.
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Lander
Los Angeles
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Iowa
Montana
Rocky Mountain Districts
Texas
Kansas
Pacific Coast
Atlantic States
Ohio Valley
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