Board of Trade eyes tolls on Mississippi wagon bridge
A Board of Trade special committee report will advise against removing tolls on the Mississippi wagon bridge. The panel cites bridge upkeep costs and lack of guaranteed additional traffic from Minnesota, with committee members wary of confirming details before the meeting.
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Board OF Trade
Mississippi
the Tribune
Rock Island
United States
Minnesota
E. S. Hebberd
Adam Kroner
E. 5. Hebberd
Love Finds A Way To Cheat The Law In Illinois
Westley Williams and Hannah Sexton wed by crossing the county line to marry outside their home counties. The ceremony was conducted at the bride’s house after a plan to bypass a statute restricting minors from marrying across county lines.
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Fairfield
Wayne
Hamilton
Westley Williams
Hannah Sexton
Venezuelan Ex-President Castro Office Hopes Dim After Surgery
Cipriano Castro former president of Venezuela underwent surgery at Dr Israel’s sanitarium yesterday. His condition worsened today and is reported to be critical, according to medical sources in Berlin.
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Cipriano Castro
Venezuela
Dr. Israel
Steamer Samuel Crashes in Fog on Green River
Four men died and several others escaped death when the steamer Samuel collided with a raft in heavy fog on the Green river. Those sleeping in a raft tent failed to wake in time after the collision, and the wreck occurred last night near Rockport Kentucky.
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Rockport
Samuel
Pilot Hoagland
Green River
Hains Breaks Under Fire in Cross Examination
Thornton Hains faced sharp cross examination as he testified about the August 15 Bayside Yacht Club murder. He grew tired and admitted memory gaps while insisting he told the truth, with Darrin pressing contradictions and the witness showing visible strain during the lengthy session.
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Flushing
L. L
Thornton Jenkins Hains
John F. McIntyre
Darrin
Sea Stories
Asailant
Hains
Thornton Hains
Wm. EF. Annis
Peter C. Hains
Bayside Yacht Club
Thorton Hains
Fifteen Club
Outwits Wife by Going Bankrupt in Wisconsin Court
Marion S. Newton of Watertown filed a bankruptcy petition in U S court to head off further trouble with his ex wife Rose Newton of Minneapolis. Reported assets total 1838.10 while liabilities reach 2113.97 mostly from judgments tied to litigation with Rose Newton and prior custody disputes involving their children.
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Marion S. Newton
Watertown
Wis
Morris & Hartwell
United States
Rose Newton
Minneapolis
Newtons
la Crosse
Newton
Chicago
Milwaukee & St. Paul
John A. Daniels
Fruit
Johnson-Landis Undertaking Company
Austria Says Balkan War Seen as Inevitable
Vienna reports that on January 5 Austria believes a Balkan war is inevitable, signaling rising regional tensions and potential quick escalation amid diplomatic strain.
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Vienna
Austria
Standard Oil to be retried after Landis ruling
Attorney General Bonaparte announced a new trial for the Standard Oil case, with two cases ready. Government argues each settlement may count as an offense. Indiana rebate receipts cited at $10 million, fines could reach $40 million. The government seeks a reprieve under original indictments, while limitations affect admissible testimony.
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Bonaparte
Standard Oil
Landis
Supreme Court of the United States
Court of Appeals
Chicago
Circuit Court of Appeals
Circuit Court
Trial Court
Sims
Standard Oil Company
Standard
Indiana
Neece
Mrs Beisel testifies in Erb killing trial
In Media Pennsylvania Mrs Beisel describes grabbing a revolver during a confrontation with Captain J Clayton Erb and firing as he advanced. She tearfully testifies she shot him after a struggle, then lost consciousness as the scene grew dark. The trial for Mrs Beisel and her sister continues with jurors present.
Wright Sails Today To Join Brother In France
Orville Wright departed from New York on the Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse to reunite with Wilbur Wright in Lemans France as part of their aviation work.
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New York
Orville Wright
Wilbur
Lemans
France
Explosion Kills Tender as Oil Tank Bursts in Wood River
A 100000 gallon Standard Oil oil tank exploded in Wood River Illinois at 3 AM killing Henry Johnson, a tank tender, and sending boiling oil in a flood over him. Five surrounding tanks endangered, houses shaken, residents forced into the streets, and windows shattered within miles. Officials withheld full injury details while firefighting crews contained the blaze.
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ST. Louis
Wood River
Benbow City
Johnson
National commission hears minor league merger talks
At Cincinnati meeting the National baseball commission heard a counter proposal from the minor leagues to prevent a breakaway. Issues included Hal Chase reinstatement, umpire Clarence Owens’ ban, and signings by Clark Griffith and Rochester’s John Ganzel. Eastern league and American Association plans were largely granted except for autonomous organization.
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Ohio
National Baseball Commission
Eastern League
American Association
National Commission
Hal Chase
New York Americans
Chase
Clark Griffith
Cincinnati Reds
Frank Roth
Milwaukee
Clarence Owens
Owens
National League
John Ganzel
Rochester
Wilbur Rogers
Pleasant Ridge
National Association
Secret Service Message Examined by House Panel
Chairman Perkins and six colleagues of a seven member special committee met in the Capitol to study the president’s latest secret service message. They closed the doors and discussed possible actions but it was noted no definite action would be taken today.
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Washington, D. C
Perkins
Special House Committee of Seven
Capitol
Appointment of Col Geo H Torney as Army Surgeon General
President Roosevelt nominates Col George H Torney to be surgeon general of the army. Torney already serves at the general hospital in San Francisco.
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Washington, D. C
Roosevelt
Col
Geo. H. Torney
Army
Col. Torney
General Hospital
San Francisco
Supreme Court sustains co employee liability ruling
Wisconsin high court upholds a co employee law and grants the legislature power to set rules on employer negligence. The decision allows courts to compare employer and employee negligence to determine liability, excluding shop and office workers from the rule. The ruling also notes public safety as a basis for classification.
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Madison, Wis
State Supreme Court
State Reformatory
Clark County
Jack London Abandons World Cruise After Operation
Mrs. Jack London reports the author collapsed in Sydney Australia and underwent a serious operation. The couple will abandon their around the world voyage in the small yacht Snark leaving San Francisco.
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San Francisco
Cal
Jack London
Harriman Merger Suit Resume With Morton Testimony
Testimony resumed in the government suit to dissolve the Harriman merger at the New York Custom House. Special Examiner Williams heard the case with Special Attorney Kellogg and Severance for the government and Lovett and Evans for the Harriman interests. Paul Morton, president of the Equitable Life and former Santa Fe vice president, testified first.
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New York
Harriman
Williams
Custom House
Frank B. Kellogg
C. A. Severance
R.S. Lovett
Maxwell Evarts
Paul Morton
Equitable Life Assurance Society
Santa i Fe Railway
Waite Files Bad Charges Against Mr Beedle Today
Waite moves to press charges against Mr Beedle as dismissals unfold. Ekern named successor and will accept office. Governor to act, executive to refer matter to the legislature for action.
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Waite
MR. Beedle
MR. Ekern
Beedle Faces Fraud Claims Fueled by Waite Charges
In Madison Wisconsin ex Assistant Insurance Commissioner Waite files charges against State Insurance Commissioner George Beedle alleging unlawful retention of state fees and improper company admissions after being dismissed. Governor Davidson to seek legislative investigation amid political tension centered on Ekern’s appointment.
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Madison
Wis
George Beedle
Waite
Beedle
M. W. Waite
Herman I. Ekern
Davidson
Ekern Asd
la Follette
Weather Forecast Highlights Cold In Wisconsin Minnesota
Coldest in the U S 26 below at Havre Montana with forecasts for today. Wisconsin fair tonight and Wednesday with a cold wave tonight. Minnesota fair tonight and Wednesday with colder tonight and rising temperatures Wednesday. Wind at 7 a m eight miles per hour and no precipitation.
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la Crosse
U. S
Havre
Mont
Wisconsin
Minnesota
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