Brothers Show Warmth As City Observes New Year
La Crosse plans broad New Year observances with church services and watch meetings. City Mission at 110 North Third hosts a New Year dinner for 206, followed by candy sacks for children and a second anniversary program. Y M C A open house marks 25 years. events include handball and basketball, decorations, refreshments, and a breezy evening program. Also notes final votes in Grand Doll and Gift Contest at Doerflinger's before 9 p m Saturday.
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Oregons
Clerk narrowly escapes from deadly infernal machine
A. E. Bickford city clerk of Virginia Minnesota escaped being blown to atoms when a half pound dynamite filled package failed to explode after he opened it improperly. Bickford had testified against George Hamilton of Duluth who was jailed for sending the device to Sheriff Beck in Michigan. Presumed Hamilton allies may seek retaliation from the city clerk.
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Duluth
Minn
A. E. Bickford
Virginia
Bickford
George Hamilton
Beck
Houghton County
Mimh
Hamilton
Joe McGrath Charged With Theft Before Judge Brindley
Joe McGrath appeared before Judge Brindley charged with stealing $40 from S. L. Meister the delivery man. It was a different Joe McGrath a young employee at Meister's livery who stands accused. The defendant pleaded not guilty and will be tried later.
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Joe McGrath
Brindley
S. L. Meister
Meister
Vengeance of rejected suitor blamed in New York shoplifting case
In St Louis on December 30 Mrs Francis Engels 32 accuses her former suitor William Matthews of causing her and her mother Mrs Madeline Zeisler 58 to be arrested in New York for shoplifting. Police seized six trunks and twenty five hand satchels said to hold alleged spoils from shoplifting expeditions.
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ST. Louis, Mo
William Matthews
Francis Engels
Madeline Zeisler
New York
Standard Oil Seeks Missouri Court Ruling Change
In St Louis on December 30, Standard Oil of India plans to request a modification of the Missouri Supreme Court decree ousting it from Missouri. Attorneys say they will raise the $50,000 fine to $100,000 and seek permission to continue business in the state.
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ST. Louis
Standard Oil Company of
Indiana
Missouri Supreme Court
Deerflinger’s Silk Stock Sale By John E Thornbury
John E Thornbury announces removal from the city and a merciless sacrifice sale of silks and dress goods at Deerflinger’s. Prudent women urged to buy for present and future needs during this week’s event.
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John E. Thornbury
Deerflinger’s
Count Boni Loses Custody Suit In Paris
In Paris on December 30, Count Boni de Castellane lost his bid for custody of his three sons. Princess de Sagen formerly Anna Gould retained custody after the ruling.
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Paris
Boni de ‘Castellane
Princess de Sagen
Anna Gould
de Castellane
Court hints custody ruling against him in children case
The man shifted to seeking money for child support and pleaded for sole custody. This approach aimed to bolster his position, but by the end of the last hearing it appeared the court would rule against him.
Ballcourt Under Hammer In Newport Belmont Home Sale
Newport December 20 The famous ball court country home of Mrs O H P Belmont has been put on the market. For 18 years the villa hosted Newport society events and the famed Belmont monkey dinner honoring Consul the Bostock chimpanzee. Since Mr.
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Newport
R. I
Ballcourt
O. H. P. Belmont
Belmont
Belmont Heiress To Live In Newport Marble House
Belmont's death prompts notes that Mrs Belmont has not occupied the mansion and will reside in Newport in a newly built marble house, signaling future residence arrangements and property status.
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Belmont
Newport
Mystery shooting wounds broker Nahum Hexter in Chicago
Police investigate a Monday shooting at Nahum Hexter's home in Chicago. Hexter, a broker, is seriously wounded and declined to speak. The case ties to past events in Nauvoo, Illinois, and mentions the Fidelity Funding failure and local Catholic academy troubles. The article notes Mormon plans to reoccupy Nauvoo and rebuild the temple destroyed in 1842.
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Chicago
Nahum Hexter
Hexter
Nauvoo
Ill
Fidelity Funding Company
Catholic Academy At
Mississippi
Mormon church power restoration drives rekindled hope
In Salt Lake City on December 39 a report notes the Mormon church’s effort to restore its power within the community. The piece highlights renewed leadership aims and anticipated reforms shaping local religious life and public influence.
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Salt Lake City
Utah
Mormon Church
Two Jensen Daughters Saved After River Ice Breaks
In Neenah Wisconsin on December 30 two of Peter Jensen’s daughters narrowly escaped drowning when they broke through river ice. Nearby men acted quickly to pull them to safety as they fought for air and life amid freezing water.
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Neenah, Wis
Peter Jensen
Fix
Heirship Claim Tied to Philadelphia Heiress Hunt
Mrs Anna Deschler of Racine Wisconsin believes she is the missing Anna Denner sought by Philadelphia police. The sought heiress would inherit a $50 000 estate left by a maiden woman named Springer who died in Philadelphia.
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Racine, Wis
Anna Deschler
Anna Denner
Philadelphia
Springer
Bride's wedding delayed as groom faints during ceremony
Dan Harding of this city suffered apoplexy during his marriage ceremony. He was in critical condition and the wedding was halted for several hours until he regained consciousness and insisted the ceremony proceed.
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Ter
Dan Harding
Gold in Turkey Found in Wisconsin Farm Report
In Beloit Wisconsin on December 30 a turkey at Mrs. Fred B. Gowing home produced a lump of gold from its crop. The nugget appears to be the filling from a toot? The incident was noted as a rare discovery of gold in poultry.
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Beloit
Wis
Fred
Wausau Man Accused in Daughter Gifting Incident
In Wausau Wisconsin on December 30 a man was reported while in the act of giving away his daughter to an alleged recipient. The brief item notes the involved parties and the surrounding circumstance, with authorities reviewing details of the case.
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Wausau, Wis
Armed posses hunt for Filipino suspect in killings
Armed posses pursue Jose Nicolasi after he allegedly shot and killed Jose Santos, fatally wounded Santos’s four year old son, and attempted to harm a baby girl early today, prompting a broad manhunt.
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Jose Nicolasi
Jose Santos
Santos
Madison printer sentenced for contempt in 1905
Frank Morrison, secretary of the American Federation of Labor, was recently sentenced to six months in jail for contempt of court. The note recalls he once worked twenty years ago as a skilled stock type compositor at the State Journal office. The item ends with an old-time sales line from a Deerflinger's advertisement.
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Madison
Wis
Frank Morrison
American Federation of Labor
Pal
State Journal
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Fort Ow
Doerflinger
Big
Fleer
Rogers
Tomorow
Fon
Alaska
Cameron House
Campbell
Ringer
Johnson’s
Heatherbloom
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Dior
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Port Blakely, Wash
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