Suit Against F L Gabbard Begun For Damages Over Slippery Walk
Mrs Mary Paddock sues Hiram Goddard in circuit court for damages after breaking her wrist on an icy sidewalk near 1629–1631 Wood Street on December 20 1906. hydrant water allegedly flowed over the walk making it slippery. city of La Crosse was previously a defendant. witnesses include Dr George W Lueck and neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiram Goddard
Mary Paddock
Livingston Street
Wood Street
Judge Fruit
Higbee & Higbee
Morris & Hartwell
City of la Crosse
Goddard
Charles Schaller
Mr. Schaller
Morris
Hurley Hell Again: State Moves Against Municipal Corruption
Attorney General Gilbert orders actions in Hurley Iron County after complaints of immoral conditions. Second Assistant Tucker will prosecute the case involving Griffin Thomas and Christ Strong, who allegedly allowed a jointly owned building to be used as a disorderly resort. Convictions could prompt further state action and possible removal of officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wis
Gilbert
Hurley
Iron County
la Follette
L. M. Sturdevant
Atention
Gov
Davidson
Tucker
Green Bay
William Kittel
McGeehan
War Likely as Russia Plans 60000 Troop Move to Turko Persian Frontier
St. Petersburg reports the Russian government will mobilize a 60,000 strong army to the Turko Persian frontier. The move follows Turkish mobilization in Persia and Armenia and aims to deter Turkey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Petersburg
Turkey
Persia
Armenia
Taft names A. I. Voters campaign head in 1915 race
In Columbus on February 10 Secretary of War Taft stated that A. I. Voters remains his general campaign manager and that Hitchcock is only an assistant who will work in the east and south.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Taft
A. I. Voters
Hitchcock
Parcels Post Bill Aims Rural Route Boost in Senate
Washington Feb. 10 Provisions for parcels post on rural mail routes are in a Senate bill by Senator Purnham modeled on Postmaster Meyers recommendations. Local merchants may ship merchandise to rural route customers at 5 cents per first pound and 2 cents per additional pound up to 11 pounds. The measure claims to give country merchants a major advantage over mail order houses by allowing eleven pound packages for a quarter versus 1.76 outside the system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Senate
Purnham
Meyers
District of Columbia Child Labor Reform Seen as National Impetus
Washington bureau reports advocates see DC bill restricting child labor as the entering wedge for nationwide reform. AFL officials expect the Callinger bill to advance in the Senate, arguing success here could spur state laws and broader national action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District OF Columbia
National Move
Washington, D. C
Friends of
American Federation of Labor
Congress
Washington
Callinger
Senate
Beveridge
Patten and Armour Clash in Corn Pit Battle
In Chicago on February 10 Big Jim Patten and J Ogden Armour fought for corn market control. Patten backed by a May futures bull move pushed prices to 61 62 percent while Armour remained heavily short about ten million bushels. The frenzy showed Patten aiming to outpace Armour in the pit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Big Jim” Patten
J. Ogden Armour
Patten
Defy the Malitia and Lynch Negro Ends Beauty's Life
A mysterious shooting in Champaign ends a woman’s life after she fought back against racial threats. Police pursue leads as neighbors recall threats tied to regional mob activity. The case draws attention to ongoing racial violence in the area.
Assaulted a white girl death result in Brook Haven lynching
New York report details a woman shot after a quarrel over champagne on Second Avenue. The case remains a mystery as she dies at Bellevue hospital. In Mississippi, Eli Pigot, an African American, is lynched at Brook Haven after confessing to assaulting Nellie Williams. Local militia guards him. father is knocked down by soldiers before the mob drags Pigot from a train car and hanged him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Chinatown
Second Avenue
Eighth Street
Queenie
Bellevue Hospital
Memphis
Eli Pigot
Brook Haven
Miss
Nellie Williams
Riches and Righteousness in a Sunday Sermon
Rev. C N Moller of Christ's Episcopal church discussed social unrest from Psalm 73 citing wealth as a danger when pursued without God. He warned that many sin for worldly gain while nominal church members chase riches and remain indifferent to the Christian life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. N. Moller
Christ’s Episcopal Church
Green Bay
Foraker Defends Patronage Allegations in Senate
Ohio Senator Foraker spoke on personal privilege in the Senate to rebut President Roosevelt and Foulks over alleged patronage in Ohio federal appointments. He rejected Roosevelt’s denial and labeled claims of using offices to nominate a candidate as false and malicious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Foraker
Senate
Roosevelt
Foulks
Ohio
Ohioan
Institutions of Illinois on Trial
Chicago Feb 10 Chairman John W Hill and committee members investigating the state insane and charitable institutions met to plan the Chicago session starting tomorrow. The first session will hear the defense for the state board of charities and Hill said they will reverse the usual order of testimony to address governor's complaint that the inquiry is politically motivated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
John W. Hill
State Board of Charities
Hill
Democrat Attacks Bryan in the House
In Washington on February 10 a Democrat from New Jersey named Leake delivered a three minute speech in the House attacking Bryan. He accused fellow Democrats of failing to duty by trying to nominate Bryan in the House rather than leaving the choice to the Denver convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Leake
New Jersey
Bryan
Denver
Burns and Palmer Vow Bold Fight Guarantee
London February 10 Tommy Burns declared he would stop Palmer before the tenth round and fight twenty rounds if needed. Jack Palmer predicted Burns would be defeated and that he would quit fighting afterward. Odds favored Burns at 10 to 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Palmer
Tommy Burns
Burns
Jack Palmer
Wreckers Target Santa Fe Fast Mail Near Lockport
In Joliet Illinois February 10 train wreckers placed an obstruction on a bridge over Santa Fe railroad near Lockport. A freight train struck the ties and loose rails smashing the engine front but no serious injuries. The plan may have aimed at the Santa Fe fast mail carrying two coach loads of U S soldiers from Chicago to Kansas City. The mail train passed danger at sixty miles per hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joliet
Ill
Santa Fe
Lockport
United States
Chicago
Kansas City
Collins Knapp firm changes name to W. W. Collins Company
The Collins Knapp company of La Crosse filed articles of amendment to rename the firm the W. W. Collins company and to open a branch in the state. Messrs H Ray Collins and Harvey B Knapp plan expansion. The Mutual Fire Insurance company operates as W Webster Collins in Batavian bank building. W W Collins and H Ray Collins attend the Oshkosh fire insurance underwriters convention opening tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collins-Knapp Company
H. Ray Collins
Oshkosh
La Crosse Sharpshooters Scores and Leaders
The La Crosse Sharpshooters bi weekly contest at West La Crosse range saw Dr. E A Gotterdam post the day high with a King of 217. John Rusche followed with 203, Sol Burdick led the Union score at 70, and multiple shooters posted King scores from 123 to 217 and Union tallies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Crosse
West la Crosse
Sol Burdick
E. A. Gotterdam
John Rusche
Union
George Ott
William Kathary
King
E. Ruprecht
H. Krenzke
Max Platz
Joe Bartl
J. F. Bartl
Philip McMahan
Appleton Water Co in Receiver's Hands
Federal Judge Quarrels appoints J. A. Hawes as receiver for the Appleton Water Works after Continental Security company seeks repayment of ten thousand dollars. The New York firm filed the application asserting the debt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Continental Security Company of
New York
J. A. Hawes
Appleton Water Works Company
Seek India Rebels in New York City
The arrival of Calcutta's chief of police prompted New York and Philadelphia police to search for India revolutionary groups said to plan revolt against British rule. Arm shipments were allegedly concealed as sewing machines and condensed milk for Taft's campaign. The piece notes a political dispute involving Secretary of War Taft and President and mentions Governor Hughes preparing a strong political document.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SEEK
India
New York City
New York
Calcutta
Philadelphia
Taft
William Dudley Foulke
Richmond
Ind
Foraker
Hughes
Albany
Crane
Massachusetts
Senate
Affinity Bureau Girl On Trial In Chicago Court
Marion Grey, manager of the Elgin affinity bureau, was tried in Judge Landis' court on alleged postal law violations. She refused to disclose her identity. The jury impanelment occupied most of the morning. A former University of Wisconsin girl, she is known to La Crosse students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Marion Grey
Elgin “Affinity Bureau
University of Wisconsin
la Crosse
9000 Men Put Back To Work At Lorain Tube
Lorain Ohio Feb 10 Five thousand men were put back to work today by the National Tube company after weeks of idleness. The plant reports it has orders enough to employ an additional four thousand men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorain
Ohio
National Tube Company
Fleet Safe Lima Changes Its Plans
Lima reports government overhauls entertainment program for Admiral Evans fleet at Callao after Punta Arenas delay. News that the ship Orita sighted twelve miles east of Cape Pilar is seen as ensuring safe passage through the straits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lima
Peru
Admiral Evans
Callao
Punta Arenas
Pacific Navigation Company
Orita
Cape Pilar
Rock Flint Named for Western Marshal Post
Washington announces presidential nominations including Rockwell J. Flint of Superior for United States marshal of the western district of Wisconsin. Lenihan named for customs post at Dubuque Iowa, succeeding Lewiston of Janesville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Dubuque
John M. Lenihan
United States
Western District
Wisconsin
Rockwell J. Flint
Superior
Lewiston
Janesville
Dr Oscar Burbank 88 Dies in Des Moines
Des Moines reports the death of 88 year old Dr Oscar Burbank of Waverly after attempting to study medicine at Drake University. His physical strength failed and he died of pneumonia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Oscar Burbank
Waverly
Drake University
Weather forecast and regional conditions noted
Coldest readings around 16 and warmest near 34 reported yesterday with no precipitation. Forecasts show mixed cloudiness and rain or snow in Wisconsin Minnesota and Illinois tonight into Tuesday, with warmer easterly trends and a high pressure system east of the Mississippi. Rainfall totals listed include Los Angeles 1.44 inches and Memphis 1.14 inches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havre
Jupiter
United States
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Ilowa
Mississippi Valley
North Atlantic Coast
Rocky Mountain
South Pacific Slope
Utah
Canadian Northwest
Rocky Mountains
Los Angeles
Memphis
Also Mentioned on This Page
Fl Gabbard
Hell
BROTH
Worys
IOWAN
Bureau of
The
la Crosse Tribune
P. Dolliver
Iowa
Big Jim
LYNCH
Mol
Beauty
Brook Haven, Miss
Rev. Moller
WROTH
MR. Foraker
Joseph B. Foraker
Institutions OF Illinois
Wilfi Robley Evans
Cape Horn
Grounp
Evans
Charles Smith, King
Affinity Bureau
Flint
West’n Marshal
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!