Marvin Eyes Independent Run for La Crosse Mayor
George B. Marvin Jr. says he may enter the spring mayoral race as an independent with Law Enforcement as his main plank. He opposed running with prohibition but seeks strict enforcement of existing laws to cleanse the city, while threats over his anti dive saloon stance have drawn wide attention. A formal decision will come soon.
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la Crosse
George B. Marvin, Jr
North Side
the Tribune
State Prohibition Committee
Marvin
Don Cameron May Manage La Crosse Team in 1911
Don Cameron the Oakland first baseman and Pacific League star may be secured to manage the La Crosse Outcasts for the 1911 season. Reports say La Crosse directors are preparing an offer as Cameron contemplates living in his home city for family reasons and would consider release from Oakland. Cameron batted around .300 early last season and finished at .256 with strong defensive skills.
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Don’ Cameron
Oakland
Cal
Cameron
la Crosse
Decision Insures Cheaper Fruit for Western Growers
The Interstate Commerce Commission ruled today that refrigerator cars must be provided free to western fruit growers. The decision finds pre cooling by railroads costly and unreasonable, saving Pacific coast growers hundreds of thousands annually while rendering the Santa Fe and Southern Pacific plants largely useless. Railroads must supply cars when asked and may not add extra charges unless ice bunker repairs are made.
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Washington
Western
Interstate Commerce Commission
Pacific Coast
Santa Fe
Southern Pacific
Pledge fuels Los Angeles labor strike surge
West Coast labor leader George J. Gurney says funds from eastern workers promise a historic Los Angeles strike. He expects a May call, with a massive April demonstration and a united building trades walkout, signaling strong union support nationwide.
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Los Angeles
Cal
George J. Gurney
Gurney
Father asserts Dorothy Arnold was murdered in New York
Francis R. Arnold, father of missing Dorothy Arnold, says new affidavit evidence convinces him his daughter was kidnapped on Fifth Avenue on December 12 and later murdered with her body disposed of. He handed the affidavit to District Attorney Whitman for investigation and vows to pursue justice.
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New York
Dorothy
Fifth Avenue
Francis R. Arnold
Dorothy Arnold
Whitman
Arnold
Found the Wrong Divorced Woman
Rockford Illinois February 21 searchers looking for the body of Mrs E R Zimmerman who killed herself yesterday by leaping into the Pecatonica river found instead the body of Miss Alice Winchester missing since November 27. The body was embedded in a cake of ice with only the head above water. Miss Winchester had vanished after a quarrel with her sweetheart. Foul play is not suspected. Mrs Zimmerman who was suffering from a brain tumor had jumped into the river and her body remained unfound.
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Rockford
Ill
E. R. Zimmerman
Pecatonica
Alice Winchester
Telephone Trust Still Probable
New York February 21 The plan to unite Bell and independent telephone interests remains active. A gentlemen's agreement will align rates and curb competition, creating an ironclad combination designed to avoid Sherman anti trust scrutiny.
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New York
Bell
Independent
telephone _interests
Senate debate on the reciprocity bill stalls in Senate
In Senate sessions the most able leaders oppose the reciprocity bill. With Senator Aldrich absent, Senator Burrows will preside over the Ways and Means Committee session.
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Aldrich
Burrows
Ways and Means Committee
Beveridge urges restraint in Lorimer case final vote
In Washington on February 21 the Lorimer election fraud case reaches a final stage with a vote planned before adjournment. Beveridge opposed Lorimer and urged conservatism, saying the issue is election integrity over personal bias while urging lawmakers to resist clamor and prejudice.
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Washington, D. C
Lorimer
Burrows
Mich
Beveridge
Leshin Shoe Store Destroyed by Fire in Milwaukee
In Milwaukee Wisconsin February 21 twelve people were forced into the street in zero weather wearing night clothes when fire destroyed the Leshin Shoe store. Miss Rose O Grady a roomer on the second floor discovered the flames and warned neighbors in time for them to escape.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Leshin Shoe
Rose O'Grady
Court Delays Ruling In La Crosse Gas Case
Madison Wis Feb 21 The supreme court today failed to render a decision in the city of La Crosse against the La Crosse Gas and Electric Co case and also did not rule in the McMillan estate trustees case brought by heirs.
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Madison, Wis
Supreme Court
Russian Army Mobilizes Near Siberian Frontier
Dispatches say Russian troops are massed in Siberia near the frontier, believed to prepare the occupation of Ili province. No armed resistance is indicated in Pekin.
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Pekin
Fronfitier
Siberia
Ili
Russia
Spend $25,000 for good roads in La Crosse County
La Crosse County will spend between 20000 and 25090 to improve county roads this year after a county board committee decision. John Hintgen will travel the county to locate improvements and bids for rock will be advertised. The roads and bridges committee awarded a bridge contract in Holland town to La Crosse Bridge and Steel Co for 2348 dollars.
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la Crosse
John Hintgen
Committee On Roads and Bridges
Holland
la Crosse Bridge and Steel Company
British War Play Ended by American Hero
New York reports that William Earl Dodge Stokes, a young American, used heliography to disrupt British Army maneuvers at Bermuda. While guests at the Hamilton hotel watched, he and several women learned the code in use, then sent a signal that led to the red army's rapid capture by the blue.
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New York
Bermuda
William Earl Dodge Stokes
Hamilton Hoté
Stokes
Coaster Toy Co. Factory Destroyed By Fire
Fire engulfed the Thomas Coaster Toy company factory in Sheboygan Wisconsin early today. Loss estimated at 390000 dollars with the structure and contents severely damaged.
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Coaster Toy CO
Sheboygan
Wis
Thomas Coaster Toy Company
Youngest boxing title to be decided in six round bout
In Orange New Jersey on February 21 1900 two five year old boys Melville Cowen and Cyril Dillon meet in a six round title bout at the Columbus theater. Each boy follows an early to bed and oat meal routine and their fathers serve as seconds.
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Orange
N. J
Columbus Theater
Melville Cowen
Cyril Dillon
Asquith Seeks Veto Bill To curb Lords Power
Premier Asquith introduced a veto bill in the British House of Commons aimed at curbing the House of Lords obstructive tactics. He warned that leaving the Lords unlimited veto could trigger a constitutional revolution and force resignation over finance bills, calling the 1909 budget rejection a fatal political act.
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London
House of Lords
House of Commons
Asquith
Lords
Tawney’s Tin Type to Be Hung Up in Gallery
A note of farewell music and a portrait presentation marked today as the appropriations committee gave James A. Tawney a tin-type portrait for hung display in the gallery of former chairmen. It replaces the portrait of Uncle Joe moved to the lobby near former speakers.
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Tawney
Washington, D. C
James A. Tawney
Minn
Appropriations Committee
Joe
Minnesota president-elect to be guest at Yale club banquet
Geo. E. Vincent newly elected president of the University of Minnesota will be guest of honor at the Yale club banquet in Chicago. Vincent a Yale graduate from the class of 85 will take office April 1 succeeding Cyrus K. Northrupp. Speakers include Prof. Geo. H. Nettleton of Yale and Edward Hidden of St. Louis president of the Western Association of Yale clubs.
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Chicago
Geo. E. Vincent
University of Minnesota
Yale Club
Vincent
Yale
Cyrus K. Northrupp
Minnesota
Geo. H. Nettleton
New Haven
Edward Hidden
St. Louis
Western Association of Yale Clubs
Esch seeks inquiry into white phosphorus in matches
Washington Feb 21 report to the House by the Ways and Means Committee recommends an inquiry into the use of white phosphorus in match manufacturing to determine if it causes necrosis among workers. The inquiry would be funded with 5000 dollars and follows a bill by Representative Esch of Wisconsin proposing prohibition.
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Washington, D. C
House
Ways and Means Committee
Esch
Wis
Carroll vetoes Oregon primary amendment moves
Gov. Carroll vetoed the Oregon primary bill, saying it could lead to electing a Democratic senator. He argued the measure effectively amends the constitution without due process and would cheapen the legislature and erode constitutional rights of lawmakers to vote for the U.S. senator through proper constitutional method.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Gov. Carroll
General Assembly
Oregon
Carroll
United States
Mayor warns council over prize fights adjournment
Kansas City Missouri February 21 Mayor Brown denounces council members for adjourning before finishing business to attend the Greater English boxing match which ended in a draw. He vows to halt prize fights if the practice continues.
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Kansas City, Mo
Brown
Indictments for Vote Buying in Danville Grand Jury
Danville Illinois reports the grand jury investigating election corruption is to reconvene Monday as foreman Isaac Woodyard recovers. The state's attorney’s office has about 350 true bills ready, most for vote buying and selling, with a few for perjury.
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Danville
Ill
Isaac Woodyard
Grand Jury
Ofice
Farmers Rally Against Canada Free Trade Pact
Led by N. J. Batchelder, master of the National Grange, representative farmers warned the senate committee that the reciprocity agreement with Canada is unfair and will be fought to the finish. Batchelder called it jug handled, saying Canada has the jug and the farmers the handle. They demand free farm product trade and protection for manufactured goods, noting wheat prices fell six to seven cents by the bill’s introduction.
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Washington, D. C
N. J. Batchelder
National Grange
New Hampshire
Senate
Canada
Batchelder
Liverymen Win Old Runaway Case in Supreme Court
Madison Wis Feb 21 The Metropolitan Casualty Company versus F W Clark et al La Crosse was decided by the state supreme court in favor of Clark The case concerned damages from a runaway horse that crashed through a plate glass window at Thill and Lapitz plumbing store The lower court held the owner liable for trespass but the supreme court reversed the ruling
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Madison
Wis
Metropolitan Casualty Company
F. W. Clark
la Crosse
Supreme Court
Clark
Thill and _ Lapitz plumbing
Heyburn Takes Lead After Bailey Declines Opposition
Senator Heyburn of Idaho assumes the reciprocity bill fight after Senator Bailey declares he will not oppose action this session. Heyburn plans to bear the brunt of the battle and use every means to delay passage.
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Washington, D. C
Bailey
Heyburn
Idaho
Fire at G Kuhn Home in South Ninth Street
A small chimney fire broke out at G Kuhn's residence 118 South Ninth Street at 6 30 last night. No 1 fire department answered and extinguished the blaze quickly.
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Kuhn
G. Kuhn
South Ninth Street
No. 1 Fire Department
JoyFest Highlighted by Democratic Campaign Event
A Democratic gathering labeled JoyFest drew local politicians and supporters. The event showcased campaign messages and community engagement as candidates spoke on key issues and mingled with residents.
Two Aldermen in Danger in City Hall Political Shakeup
A morning gathering at city hall reveals democratic alarm over a socialistic ticket in this city. Strauss remains only former Democrat on the slate, while Joseph Houska and Louis Lavaque pursue city treasurer and clerk aims respectively. Socialists expected to win in several wards as Aldermen Lange and Werea face tough primaries.
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Jojade
Lange
Nick Were
Gas explosion injures two in St Louis lab and office building
A small gas tank exploded in the mater and laboratory departments of the La Clede Gas Light company in St Louis injuring two seriously and six others lightly. The blast raised fears of a wider explosion from 600200 cubic feet tanks and set the office and lab buildings ablaze, reducing the structure to ruins.
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ST. Louis
Mater
la Clede Gas Light Company
Weather Forecast For La Crosse And Region
Forecast through 7 pm Wednesday for La Crosse and vicinity: fair tonight and Wednesday with zero degree low tonight. Wisconsin: fair and cold tonight and Wednesday. Minnesota: eastern portion colder tonight, rising temperatures west Wednesday. High pressure dominates plains and upper Missouri valley, bringing clear skies and cooler conditions.
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Wisconsin
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Missouri Valley
Middle Atlantic States
Gulf
Florida
Montana
Minnesota
Nebraska
Arizona
Colorado
New Mexico
Plains States
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