Assassins Slay King Carlos and Crown Prince of Portugal
In Lisbon on February 3 King Carlos and Crown Prince Luiz Philippe were shot by political assassins. Crown Prince Manuel was wounded and proclaimed king by the council of state. A new cabinet was formed with Admiral Ferreira Do amari as premier and Manuel II. on the throne amid a nationwide shock and fears of further unrest.
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Carlos
Portugal
Lisbon
Luiz Phillippe
Manuel
Council of State
Revolu
Ferreira Do Amari
Bathias Nunes
Terra Do Sousa
Semhor Romno
Interior
Wenceslau Do Lima
Jose V. Alpiom
Justice
Jose Azavedo
A.ts
Regenerators
Proclamation Read On Balcony As New King Declares Mourning
Manuel II announces a change only in policy during the minority of the new king and says France will continue to dictate government. The proclamation, signed by Manuel II and countersigned by all ministers, is read from the balcony with no further public ceremony. He condemns an abominable crime felt as a son and brother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Lisbon
Portugal
Manuel
Dom Manuel II
Manuel Bulea
Seventh Cavalry
Portugal King Assassination Sparks Nationwide Outcry
The nation mourns a king’s assassination amid claims of republican funding and high‑level involvement. A notable priest, reformist ally, and thirty conspirators were linked, with one identified as Manuel Bulea. An Oporto revolt rumors persist as a royalists’ trajectory clashes with republican chatter.
German Sunday school delegates gather for city convention
A large delegation of German Sunday school and Epworth league members arrives for a multi day meeting at the First German M E church. Supper is served at 6 pm and the opening service starts at 7. Rev Zemke of Sherrill Iowa preaches the opening sermon. The program includes topics on aiming the convention guiding values and engaging adults in Sunday school. Delegates from Basswood Richland Colesburg and Colesburg area are listed with several local clergy and lay members attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
First
Carl Schramm
A. Turner
H. Hallauer
G. Haefner
Emma Jahraus
F. W. Schofu
W. C
Advertising Chief Returns to La Crosse Park Store
Harry C. Whittier succeeds George B. Frederick as advertising manager of Doerflingers Park store in La Crosse. He arrived from Portland after a mixed trip, recalling roses in bloom and snow storms, and praises the new hotel and Park store as modern institutions. Whittier notes La Crosse natives on the West Coast and resumes duty immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry C. Whittier
George B. Frederick
Doerflingers
Portland
Ore
la Crosse
Portand
Mr. Whittier
Kipling
Fargo
Seattle
Middle West
Olds, Wo
Proposed 12 Pay Recruits Better Pay For Army Urged
Washington report notes senate committee favors a bill to raise army pay. Officers would gain 5 to 25 percent, enlisted men up to 40 percent, aiming to improve living standards and retainment amid rising costs and social pressures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
The
la Crosse Tribune
J. C. Welliver
Senate Committee
West Point
Army
Madison Students Raise Three Thousand for Athletics
In Madison Wisconsin on February 3 special report states that to sustain spring sports including baseball track and crew a $3000 fund was needed. The varsity athletic board started season ticket sales at $3 each two weeks ago and reached the $1000 mark by ten o clock, stopping later. One thousand dollars will go to crew with the remainder for baseball and track events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wis
Varsity Athletic Board
Mrs Ingebor Bergh Dies After Illness at 63
Mrs Ingebor Bergh 63 wife of Gil bert Bergh of 508 North Sixth street died this morning at home after a three week illness with complications. She was born in Norway and is survived by a husband two sons and three daughters. Funeral arrangements pending arrival of relatives. Fessler and Dahl in charge.
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Ingebor Bergh
Gilbert Bergh
North Sixth Street
Norway
Fessler & Dahl
Death of Col. T. G. Lawler Rocks Rockford Postmaster and Vet Leader
Col. T. G. Lawler, National Commander of the G. A. R. in 1894 95 and longtime Rockford postmaster, died early today. A prospective Illinois gubernatorial candidate, he was known nationwide for attending every national encampment and served as treasurer of the National Association of Postmasters.
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Rockford
T. G. Lawler
Illinois
United States
National Association of Postmasters
Supreme Court says unions liable for damages in boycotts
The U S Supreme Court ruled that labor organizations can be responsible for damages caused by boycotts against manufacturers engaged in interstate commerce. The decision marks a major setback for organized labor and expands potential liability for union actions across state lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States Supreme Court
Ohio man elected president of United Mine Workers
Thomas L. Lewis of Ohio has been elected president of the United Mine Workers to succeed John Mitchell. Tellers announced the vote in Indianapolis on February 3 after the ballots were tallied.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Thomas L. Lewis
Ohio
United Mine Workers
John Mitchell
Thomas J. Lewis Buckeye Man
Old-Time GOP Men Beat Bryan to His Policies
Townsend of Michigan, in the house on railroad rate matter, argued that Roosevelt did not steal Bryan’s policies. He claimed anti trust and railroad regulation originated with Republicans like Sumner, Garfield, Grant, and Sherman, not Democratic leadership.
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Bryan
Washington
Townsend
Michigan
House
Mattres
Roosevelt
Sumner
Garfield
Grant
Sherman
Eau Claire Plays Trump Card for Wisconsin Illinois League
Eau Claire appears set to join the Wisconsin Illinois league with Rockford waiting for a possible second chance. Lacrosse club president John A. Elliot cites visits by Charles Moll and W P Larry to Eau Claire officials and notes Judge ONeill’s court term begins March 16th, delaying any further action.
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Eau Claire
Rockford
John A. Elliot
la Crosse Club
Charles F. Moll
W. P. Larry
Oneill
Union gathering names new officers and delegates
Mitchell Lewis and Wilson were elected delegates to the American Federation of Labor. John P. White becomes vice president with W. D. Ryan as secretary and treasurer. John M. Mossop, Harry Baker, and Pat Fitzsimmons join the auditing committee as the Pennsylvania Illinois Ohio and Pennsylvania attendees cheer the session.
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Vention
Wm. B. Wilson
Pennsylvania
Echo
Lewis
John P. White
W. D. Ryan
Illinois
John M. Mossop
North Lawrence
Harry Baker
Centreville
Pat Fitzsimmons
Olyphant
Mitchell Lewis
Wilson
Ryan
American Federation of Labor
Delegates Named to International Mining Congress
Seven delegates chosen with three additional listed names John Walker of Illinois G W Sav age of Ohio and J T Dempsey of Pennsylvania. Alexander Mowat of Kansas and D Sullivan of Ohio also elected to the international mining congress which will meet next in Berlin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Walker
Illinois
G. W. Savage
Ohio
J. T. Dempsey
Pennsylvania
Alexander Mowat
Kansas
D. Sullivan
International Mining Congress
Berlin
Mayor’s witty reply on furnishing opera chairs
In La Crosse Wisconsin on February 3 1908 Mayor Wendell A Anderson responds humorously to an inquiry from Superior Manufacturing Co Muskegon Michigan about furnishing chairs for a proposed auditorium. He notes an injunction blocks construction and jokes that two chairs will suffice for two gentlemen to go way back and sit down funded by subscription.
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Anderson
Wendell A. Anderson
Madison Man to Run Lax System
George H. Shaw the Madison Street Railway superintendent for eighteen years has been chosen to head the La Crosse City Railway replacing S. P. Livermore. He started in Madison Oct 9 1889 and helped modernize the line from horse cars to an electric system. He will resign March 1 to take the Lacrosse job and is about 45 with a wife and two daughters Emma and Aldyth.
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Madison, Wis
State Journal Today
George H. Shaw
Madison Street Railway Company
la Crosse City Railway Company
la Crosse
S. P. Livermore
Shaw
Madison Company
Chicago
Hig
Lacrosse
Emma
Aldyth Shaw
Superintendent Livermore Out Amid Street Railway Change
Superintendent Livermore is out of the city and could not be seen about the report. Mr. B E Edwards, president of the Street Railway company admitted the change but declined to discuss it.
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Livermore
B. E. Edwards
Street Railway Company
Last Tribute to Lemuel W. Gosnell
Funeral services were held yesterday at 2:30 p.m. at the residence 505 North Ninth Street for Lemuel B. Gosnell. Rev. D H Roth inbaugh led the rites with George Dalton assisting. Masonic lodge Redmen Knights of Pythias and La Crosse Bar association members attended, with city officials paying respects. Interment followed at Oak Grove cemetery. pallbearers were J B Turnbull O Oehler C H Melinns id Miller and W C Rick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lemuel B. Gosnell
North Ninth Street
D. H. Rothinbaugh
Westminster Presbyterian Church
George Dalton
Masonic Lodge
Independent Order of Redmen
Knights of P
Explains Charges of County Graft
Ex sheriff Peter J. Sime of Prairie du Chien sued Wallace Maertner and Herbert A. Beach of Crawford County Press for libel. The case continued before Judge Fruit at the circuit court as Graves Warll Schweizer and Atley Bancroft represented the parties. Sime testified that the newspaper padded the news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter J. Sime
Prairie du Chien
Wallace Maertner
Herbert A. Beach
Crawford County Press
Judge Fruit
Circuit Court
Graves
Warll
Charles H. Schweizer
Alexander Atley
L. H. Bancroft
Weather forecast for Wisconsin Minnesota and Iowa
Yesterday extremes ranged from 14 below at Devils Lake to 60 above in Phoenix. Wisconsin: fair tonight and Tuesday with little temperature change. Minnesota: fair tonight, warmer in west. Tuesday increasing clouds and warmer. Iowa: fair tonight, warmer in west. Tuesday increasing clouds and warmer.
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Devils Lake
Phoenix
Wisconsin
Minnesota
West Portion
Iowa
West
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Prince Manuel
Franco and
Extrava
Vigo
Manuel II
Pos
Don Carlos I
Sesses
Republican Party
Regenerator Party
Praca de Commercio
Oporto
Madrid
Amelie
Royal Castle
Zemhe
H. C. Whittier
Dakota
Doer
Flinger
Congress
Lewis Stards Ii
Mitchell’s Shoes
W. B. Wilson
Madison Man
LAX
Lemuel W. Gosnell
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