New Indictments on New Information Deferred
Findlay Ohio December 24 Judge Duncan rules probate court lacks jurisdiction to try the Valentine cases nullifying a $5 000 fine and all probate proceedings The matter moves to circuit and appellate courts with no date set for new indictments against Rockefeller and other Standard officials A new grand jury is expected to reindict in January if information is invalidated
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Scripps-McRae
Findlay
Duncan
Valentine
Rockefeller
Grand Jury
Wolf Ringleader Wolf Slain by West Salem Hunters
Residents report the killing of a 75 pound male wolf in western Wisconsin near Nigger Nathan's farm on West Salem road. Hunters pursued the pest all day and finally shot it, noting it as the largest wolf in local memory and a longstanding threat to sheep calves and fowl. The animal was said to be over five years old and had haunted the county for years.
Rev. Biederwolf Ends Three Week La Crosse Revival
Five services concluded the three week series led by Rev. Dr. Biederwolf in La Crosse. He praised church workers and newspapers, urged Y M C A expansion and a city auditorium, and urged support for a city mission under A M Ivy. Union services and prayers were planned for January with pastors pledging continued cooperation. He and his assistants left for home after midnight and resume work January 6 in Troy, New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biederwolf
la Crosse
A. M. Ivy
Rodeheaver
Universalist
First Baptist
First Presbyterian
Burlington
Troy
N. Y
Civic groups push for large upper Mississippi appropriation
La Crosse civic societies the common council and local businessmen urge resolutions backing a big river appropriation. Fountain City and Lake City have also signed. Rep. Davidson chairs the appropriations committee and NW members pledge support. Action urged before mid January.
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Fountain City
Lake City
Minn
National Capital
Board of Trade
Common Council
la Crosse Oight
Upper Mississippi
Dav'dson
Oshkosh
Washington
Injunction Halts Wages for Fred Raper in Divorce Suit
Fred Raper of 2132 George street, a Chicago Burlington and Quincy employee, is barred from drawing wages while Nellie May Raper sues for divorce alleging knife attack and cruel treatment. Judge Brindley set the January term for the case. about $60 in pay is held for court costs.
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Fred Per
George Street
Chicago, Burlington & Incy Railroad Company
Nellie May Raper
A. E Wintiinle Jr
Raper
Burlington
Fire destroys bakery and upstairs rooms in Steubenville
A bakery fire in Steubenville, Quebec, swept the building, killing Mrs Hillman, 25, her daughter, 2, and Elizabeth McCoy, 18, by smoke. The blaze began in the bakery and spread to the sleeping quarters upstairs, causing multiple fatalities.
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Scripps-McRae Dispatch
Steubenville
A Hillman
Elizabeth McCoy
Peary's Roosevelt Reaches City Island After Farthest North Feat
Peary's steamer the Roosevelt arrived off City Island this morning after reaching the Farthest North. The ship's progress secures the notable Arctic achievement and signals continued exploration.
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Scripps-McRae Dispatch
New York
Peary
Roosevelt
City Island
Brother Killed Near Lindsay Wisconsin
Miss Delia Brown a nurse at Lutheran hospital learned her brother Charles Brown was killed near Lindsay Wisconsin on Saturday. The telegram offered no details and Miss Brown departed Saturday night to attend the funeral.
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Delia Brown
Lutheran Hospital
Charles Brown
Lindsay
Wis
Mr. Brown
Miss Brown
No man is so tall that he need never stretch
A Danish proverb notes no one is so tall they avoid stretching or so small they avoid stooping. It adds a quip about wealth not exempting reading advertisements. The remark underscores humility and attentiveness across social ranks.
Terrible Suffering from Cold Paralyzes New York
New York reports a deadly blizzard with noon counts of two dead and five unconscious due to freezing. A newborn froze on a hospital roof. a nurse was arrested. Five above and gale conditions flood hospitals with frostbitten, destitute dying, as shelter is provided by police stations. a rich woman named Helen Stacey, 60, whose two sons disowned her, is found on East Sixteenth Street dock.
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New York
East Sixteenth Street
Helen Stacey
Pioneer of early days Mrs Hiscox dies at 72 in La Crosse
Mrs Mary E Hiscox longtime North side resident and pioneer of La Crosse died at home of pneumonia after about six weeks illness aged 72 She helped operate a North side stage line and a La Crosse North Bend Melrose and Black River Falls route She leaves husband Josiah D Hiscox two sons Charles I and George E, two brothers George L Bach and Palmer A Bach four grandchildren and one niece Funeral set for Wednesday at 2 p m at North Presbyterian church
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Mary E. Hiscox
North Side
la Crosse
Navy
Crete
J. D. Hiscox
Charles I
Milwaukee Road
George E
George L. Bach
Palmer A. Bach
Independence
Wis
Ray E
Withee, Borreson & Hiscox
Elmer E
Chicago
Lottie
Bella Snow
Minneapolis
L. Pfiffner
Hiscox
North Presbyterian Church
Turner
Mueller Signs With Baltimore Club For 1907 Season
Walter Mueller son of Emi G Mueller and manager of Heileman Brewing Co today forwarded a signed contract to the Baltimore Club in the Eastern league for the 1907 season. He returns from Ohio where he coached Muskingum College football and will report to Baltimore April 1 to prepare for summer play. Last season he injured his arm with the Chicago Nationals but later joined an eastern team and earned an enviable record.
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Walter Mueller
Emi G. Mueller
Heileman Brewing Company
Baltimore
Balti
Mueller
Ohio
Muskingum
la Crosse
Chicago Nationals
Child Passes Away After Brief Illness
Margaret Fischer aged 3 died at 1408 La Crosse Street at 5 this morning after five weeks with brain fever. Funeral Wednesday at 2 pm at St Joseph Cathedral Fessler and Cahill in charge with burial in Catholic cemetery.
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Margaret Fischer
Eizabeth Fishcher
la Crosse Street
St. Joseph Cathedral
Fessler & Cahil
Lawyer Keithly Disbarred by Illinois Supreme Court
The Illinois Supreme Court disbarred Arthur Keithly of Peoria for taking fees from both sides in a case and securing a fraudulent settlement that harmed his client. The court denounced him as controlled by greed and bringing reproach upon the legal profession.
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Springfield
Ill
Supreme Court
Arthur Kiethly
Peoria
Red Feather Factory Not Sold to Trust
S Y Hyde denies rumors that Western Tobacco sold Red Feather and other brands to a trust. He says reports arose from W J Kessler’s illness and the Detroit plant boss is sick at home. The factory closed for holidays and will reopen when Kessler returns. no negotiations for sale.
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Western Tobacco Works
S. Y. Hyde
W. J. Kessler
Mr. Hyde
Try and Julus Try Divorced for Cruel Treatment
Judge Fruit grants divorce to Anna Try and Julus Try on grounds of cruel and inhuman treatment. The couple resided in Monroe County.
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Anna Try
Julus Try
Judge Fruit
Monroe County
Burns and West Salem Residents Granted Wedding License
Mollie Dahl of Burns and Albert N. Johnson of West Salem Wisconsin were granted a marriage license by County Clerk Rawlinson this week. The couple plans to wed in the near future in Wisconsin.
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Mollie Dahl
Burns
Albert N. Johnson
West Salem
Wis
Rawlinson
No Tribune Issue Tomorrow Christmas Day
Tomorrow Christmas Day, The Tribune will not publish. The paper states it wishes to give its employer time to celebrate the holiday.
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the Tribune
Mrs George N Cooper Dies After Long Illness
Mrs George N Cooper died this morning at the home of Mrs W Bartchelder after a prolonged illness. She was known for her involvement in local work and leaves several relatives. The obituary notes funeral arrangements will be announced by the family.
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George N. Cooper
W. Bartchelder
Weather outlook for tonight and Tuesday
Generally fair tonight. Tuesday will be cloudy and unsettled with probable light snow. Temperatures range from a cold 4 to a warm 18 with variable winds.
County Board Faces Suit Over Cutting Publisher Bills
Squires, publisher of the Tomah Journal, sues the county board alleging arbitrary reductions in two bills for primary election notices and the Dunn pocket ballot law notices. Judge Fruit heard arguments. decision reserved. Outcome could set a state precedent for publishers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Fruit
Monroe County
Richards & Rice
Squires
Cisson
Second Smallpox Case Reported After Quarantine Lift
A second small pox case is reported as the quarantine on a prior patient ends. Edward Frey, 3, of 1602 Main Street, inoculated after exposure, is identified as the latest patient. Dr. M W Dvorak filed the report, while Lulu Brown of 607 Mill Street recovers and quarantine at her home is to be lifted. Neither case’s transmission source could be determined.
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Edward Frey
Main Street
Theodore H. Frey
M. W. Dvorak
F. C. Sutter
Major
Lulu Brown
Mill Street
Brown House
Millionaire Run-Over Incident Sparks Fatal Funeral Debate
A wealthy driver who hits a pedestrian offers compensation for the funeral costs, prompting discussion over responsibility and accountability in a case that highlights class disparity. The incident raises questions about adequacy of settlement and legal remedies.
Christmas Festival Plans at English Lutheran Church
Churches in the city arrange Christmas week programs with most events on non holiday evenings. English Lutheran Church will hold a 6 30 a m communion, a 7 p m Christmas festival featuring processional verse readings recitations and music led by students and local families.
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Bethlehem
Vivian Hanson
Anna Larson
Emma Bjornstad
Ellen Renner
Vera Gorder
Grieselda Rupp
Anton Drews Dies Sudden in La Crosse Turnverein Leader
Anton Henry Drews aging 60? No, 33 years 8 months 22 days died at 5 o'clock Sunday morning at 821 South Fourth Street of heart failure. He directed the La Crosse Turnverein and was acclaimed as its ablest instructor in fifty years. He had recently been overworked. his wife fell ill Saturday night but he appeared well downtown earlier that day. Funeral services set for Germania hall Wednesday at 10:30. He leaves a widow and family in St Louis, sisters in Montana and Hamburg, and a brother in Davenport.
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Anton Henry Drews
Turnverein
South Fourth Street
Drews
Odeslohe
Germany
America
Davenport
la Crosge
la Crosse
Burlington
Turners and Friends
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Dr. Beiderwolf
Congregational Church
Esch
Fred Raper
Lindsy, Wis
Mary C. Hiscox
RED Feather
WED
Mrs. Cooper
Tomar
Anton Drews
Germania Sue- Cums
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