Anarchist Plot Targets Regent Warship Sparks Rio Panic
Rio Janeiro police warn of pending danger to Admiral Evans fleet since an anarchist plot led by Jean Fedder seeks to blow up ships in the harbor. Four suspects arrested in Sao Paolo and Nick Theroy as crowds cheer the Americans.
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Rio Janeiro
Admiral Evans
Connecticut
Louisiana
United States
Europe
Washington
Paris
France
Germany
Sonadlo
Minas Geres
Sao Paolo
Nick Theroy
Jackies
St Joseph's Parish Holds Annual Meeting
The St Joseph's cathedral congregation will meet this evening at St Joseph's school hall to review last year's financials for 1907. The parish, led by Rev Sluyter, is in flourishing condition with only 4500 debt remaining after school improvements and new coal bins costing about 500. The debt on the school has been wiped out at a recent banquet and preparations begin for a larger pipe organ.
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St. Joseph's Cathedral
St. Joseph's
Sluyter
Sudden Death of Charles E. Smith
Philadelphia January 20 Charles Emory Smith former post master general and minister to Russia and editor of the Philadelphia Press was found dead at his home on Spruce Street by his wife returning from church. He lay across the bed half clothed. his bride of under a year Miss Helen Nicholls had married him quietly after the death of his first wife two years ago.
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Philadelphia
Charlies Emory Smith
Russia
Philadelphia Press
Spruce Street
Smith
Helen Nicholls
J. Francis Sullivan
Mr. Smith
Supreme Court Affirms 2-Cent Fare Unconstitutional
The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania affirms the lower court ruling declaring the 2-cent fare unconstitutional in Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
Lieutenant Jensvold resigns from the army to return home
Lieutenant Christopher Jensvold, son of cigar manufacturer A. C. Jensvold of 1732 Market Street, resigns as second lieutenant after four years of service. His position at Fort Oneida, New York, ends Jan 15. He plans civilian life, possibly in life insurance, and will visit his La Crosse, Wisconsin, family soon.
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Christopher Jensvold
A. C. Jensvold
Market Street
United States Army
Jensvold
West Point
Twentythird United States Infantry
Fort Oneida
N. Y
John J. Esch
Company M
la Crosse
Lfe
Twenty-third Infantry
Philippine Islands
Fort Ontario
Frobock Will Upheld. Testamentary Capacity Confirmed
Judge E B Belden sustains the Frohock will proving Mrs Julia Frohock had testamentary capacity when drawn by Judge Fruit. The probate court had upheld it and an appeal to the circuit court was filed. Georgie Trilby Lempke inherits the bulk of the estate valued at about 4000 dollars.
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E. B. Belden
Racinee
Wis
Julia Frohock
Mill Street
Georgie Trilby Lempke
Circuit Court
Fruit
Belden
Higbee & Higbee
Frank Withrow
Supreme Court
Frohock
Morris & Hartwell
J. E. McConnell
Georgie Lempke
James Thompson
Eila Lempke
German National Aid Party at Bartl's Hall
The German National Aid society hosted a party and dance at Bartl's hall on Saturday night. Card playing and dancing were popular, with refreshments served. A large turnout reported a good time. The event was organized by Theodore Segler, Robert Marquardt and Wil Otto.
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German National Aid Society
Bartl’s Hall
Theodore Segler
Robert Marquardt
Wil Otto
Weather Enthusiasts Observe Odd Insect Swarm
The report notes unusual weather prompted by a swarm of bees and an eccentric observer. Turles and mud turtles appear in the scene as insects flood the area, while locals reminisce about extraordinary conditions that defy typical seasonal norms.
Shade of the old apple tree and a winter weather note
La Crosse reports a mild oddity in mid winter with talk of a summer ditty in January. The piece notes an unusual season, local weather quirks, and several tiny local items dated December 26 to January 29 including street sprinkling, haircuts, bee swarms, and a cold snap of 4 above lasting hours.
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Baer
la Crosse
C. E. Thompson
Coal Trust
Albin
Baby Scalded to Death in Boiler Tragedy Near Brownsville
A two to three year old child of Moes McDonald died after plunging into a boiler of scalding water at home on the south road near Brownsville Minnesota. The mother Mrs. McDonald witnessed the accident as she washed and the family, noted for prior winter mishaps, mourns the loss.
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Moes McDonald
South Road
Brownsville
McDonald
la Crosse
Farmers Offer to Buy Phone Branch
Sixty farmers and Barre Mills residents meet to reject the 1.25 interurban rate and propose paying 1.90 as before. If unsatisfied they will buy the branch line and install their own exchange, with a boycott of the company if asked to pay more. D. C. Miller to confer with J. G. Schweizer of La Crosse Interurban Telephone Co. A second meeting is planned for tonight at West Salem.
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Barre Mills
D. C. Miller
J. G. Schweizer
la Crosse
Kaiser's Mediterranean Visit Sparks Health Rumors
Berlin reports the Kaiser plans a lengthy stay at Corfu in the Mediterranean, reviving talk of his ill health. Court circles note his Isle of Wight sojourn did not bring lasting improvement.
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Berlin
Corfu
Mediterranean
Isle of Wight
LaCrosse Fourth P. D. in the State Reported
A son issues a report from the Lacrosse fourth precinct in the state. The article notes official activity and local crime coverage with emphasis on precinct level details.
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Lacrosse
Son
Receipts Grow Across Eighteen Wisconsin Post Offices
Postmaster E W Keyes releases 1907 figures showing total receipts for eighteen Wisconsin offices up $2131655 over 1906. Milwaukee leads, Madison third, La Crosse fourth in receipts and mail weight. Beloit and Appleton promoted to first class status with notable gains in La Crosse and paired cities.
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Madison
Wis
E. W. Keyes
la Crosse
Beloit
Appleton
Milwaukee
Racine
Oshkosh
Green Bay
Superior
Sheboygan
Kenosha
Fond du Lac
Federal court transfer ban ruled unconstitutional
Kansas City January 20 United States Judge McPherson declared unconstitutional the 1907 law prohibiting foreign corporations from transferring cases from state to federal court.
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Kansas City
United States
McPherson
Kercheis Sweeps Poultry Prizes at Minnesota Show
Julius Kercheies Jr received a telegram from Minneapolis announcing a clean sweep at the Minnesota State Poultry show with his Silver Spangled Hamburgs. He exhibited 12 birds and captured all first prizes plus several special awards.
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Julius Kercheies, Jr
Minneapolis
Minnesota
Bankers Propose Currency Reform Plans Amid Bill Opposition
The American Bankers Association currency commission in Chicago endorses new notes called national bank guaranteed credit notes and tax payments to the U S treasurer. The plan allows banks one year in business with 20 percent surplus to issue notes up to 40 percent of existing notes, secured by government bonds, with further credits up to 1244 percent of capital and mandatory reserves of 25 percent in reserve cities and 15 percent elsewhere.
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Chicago
Currency Commission
American Bankers’ Association
Fowler
House of Representatives
Aldrich
Senate
Congress
Commission
Political Action Committee
National Banking Association
United States
National Bank
Evelyn Thaw Testimony in Thaw Case Continues
Evelyn Thaw testified about her Paris interview with Thornton Thaw and Stanford White. She described White’s luxurious quarters and a dinner at Madison Square Tower, His alleged coercive behavior, a later hotel visit, and a warning not to tell her mother as part of her account of the events surrounding the case.
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Littleton
Eve
Thaw
Paris
Stanford White
White
Jerome
Dowling
Evelyn
Twenty-fourth Street
Madison Square Tower
Evelyn Thaw
Whitte
Pittsburg
Olson faces trial for burglary in West Salem store
Alfred Olson stands trial in circuit court for burglarizing the West Salem Trading Association store on December 19. Gorman T. Gorman, who aided Olson and pleaded guilty, testified and described the plan, split proceeds, and the bracelet given as payment. Gorman confessed to involvement and provided details of the evening.
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Alfred Olson
West Salem Trading Association
Judge Fruit
Gorman T. Gorman
Olson
Wisconsin Reformatory
Green Bay
Wis
Gorman
Wisconsin Industrial School
Bosshard
Brindley
L. C. Sanders
Judge Brindley
Martin McEldowney
O.R
Weather Forecast Across States and Regions
Yesterday Northfield registered 14 below while Phoenix reached 70. States show fair or moderate temps tonight and Tuesday. A strong storm near British Columbia extends into the Missouri valley influencing tonight and Tuesday with possible mild weather in the afflicted regions.
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Northfield
Phoenix
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Iowa
Northwest
British Columbia
Missouri Valley
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Plan 10
Rio Port
ST. Joseph’s Parish
Charles E. Smith
Lieut
Nat'l. Aid
Cord
Thompson
William Gohres
Cononer Edward Cronon
State Street
John C. Burns
Moes
Brownsville, Minn
West Salem
Keiser
Keyes
Madi
Bankers
Nat's Banks
American Bankers Association Op
Aldrich Bill
Clude
Tion
New York
Justice Dowling
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