City insurance fund history reviewed by former mayor
A 1908 communication to La Crosse Common Council by ex mayor Wendell A. Anderson urges increasing the city insurance fund to adequately cover all city buildings. He discusses prior ordinances from 1897 and 1899 and notes debates over city carried versus commercial insurance, clarifying that the fund was not a major point in those discussions.
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Wendell A. Anderson
la Crosse
Tribune
Anderson
City of la Crosse
Weather Summary for Midwest and Plains Regions
Rain or snow tonight or Thursday across La Crosse and vicinity with moderate temperatures. Wisconsin fair tonight, warmer south, unsettled Thursday with rain or snow afternoon or night. Minnesota unsettled with snow tonight or Thursday, warmer tonight, colder northwest Thursday. Iowa increasing cloudiness with rain or snow tonight and Thursday, warmer tonight. Oklahoma raining this morning. several stations west of the Rockies report rain or snow. Elsewhere fair. High pressure eastern states, lower temperatures along mid- and north Atlantic coast. Western area unsettled tonight and Thursday with possible rain or snow. slight temperature rise tonight.
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la Crosse
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Northwest
Iowa
Oklahoma
Rocky Mountains
North Atlantic
Mississippi Valley
Lake Region
Improvements Planned for Interstate Fair Grounds in 1913
La Crosse citizens are urged to back a $4,000 program to improve fair buildings and grounds before the 1913 fair. A poultry barn costing about $2,000, track improvements at $1,000, cement floor in the machine shed for $600, and $400 for miscellaneous repairs are proposed. A letter from Charles F. Kennedy of Indianapolis urged track work to attract more horse entries, including grading turns, track floating, and three inches of clay. Stockholders noted 1912 financial gains over 1911 and plan to use state aid and surplus for advertising, incidental costs, and the improvement fund. Officers and directors were re-elected. Bai. on band, Jan.1,'13, 196.74
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la Crosse
Interstate Fair Association
Charles F. Kennedy
Indianapolis
la Crosse Fair
Kennedy
Gifts Valued at Half Million as Gould Shepard Wed
Helen Miller Gould and Finley Johnson Shepard married at Lyndhurst in a Presbyterian ceremony. Gifts totaling about half a million dollars were presented, including items from groups aided by Miss Gould’s philanthropy. The couple planned a first-week honeymoon stay at Lyndhurst with possible later travel.
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Irvington-On-The-Hudson
N. Y
Helen Miller Gould
Finley Johnson Shepard
Daniel Russell
Shepard
Lyndhurst
Girl Missing After Fire At Burdell Sweat Pad Plant
A fire at the Burdell Sweat Pad company plant by the Scioto river in Columbus, Ohio, endangers about twenty female workers on the second floor. Most escaped via fire escapes. three jumped into the river and were saved by police. One girl is reported missing.
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Columbus
Burdell Sweat Pad Company
Scioto
O Gorman Rebukes Root Over Free Toll Plan
Washington report notes Senator O Gorman condemns Root for urging the United States to abandon free tolls for American vessels on the Panama Canal. He argues some Americans are more English than the English in treaty interpretations and warns against surrendering a cherished domestic policy to look awed abroad.
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Washington
Root
O’gorman
Panama Canal
O'Gorman
Ship breaks in two off Liverpool after Baltimore voyage
The steam ship Ulstermore, en route from Baltimore, went ashore near Liverpool late this afternoon and broke in two. Most of the crew and passengers escaped, being rescued after many fell into the sea.
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Liverpool
Ulstermore
Baltimore
Here
Kneen Presents Bill on Oregon System for Senate Election
Madison Wisconsin January 22 Assemblyman E J Kneen progressive democrat of La Crosse county introduced in the assembly a bill to amend the primary election law to provide for the Oregon system of electing United States senators.
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Kneen
Bill Madison
Wis
Oregon
United States
Assembly
E. J. Kneen
la Crosse County
Mexican War Like French Revolution in Mexico
Washington reports a private briefing to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee described a Mexican conflict driven by land distribution demands for starving peasants. The situation is portrayed as an industrial socialist inspired revolt that challenges the Madero government, with Senator Smith declining to discuss details after returning from El Paso.
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Washington
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
Madero
Smith
Michigan
el Paso
Turks Agree On Allies Terms In Istanbul Pact
Constantinople January 22 The porte is ready to ratify the grand council action and accept the powers terms in full The move implies Adrianople and part of the Aegean islands will pass to the allies and a rapid peace is anticipated The peace conference in London may resume tomorrow with Kiamil Pasha and the peace party prevailing in the grand council
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Constantinople
The
Porte
Grand Council of
Empire
Adrianople
Aegean Islands
London
Kiami] Pasha
Grand Council
Rumor of Turkish cession of Adrianople to allies
Dispatches from Constantinople report that the porte may cede Adrianople following powers notes. Paris and London dispatches say the idea gained support but lack verification. diplomats see possible action yet no official decision from the Turkish assembly or ministers. Ambassadors resume talks awaiting the Porte’s reply.
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Paris
Porte
Adrianople
Constantinople
National Assembly
London
Balkan
Vienna
Turkey
Foreign Office
Sublime Porte
Turkish ships suffer heavy losses in Greek engagement
It was semi official here today that Turkish ships lost forty killed and 170 seriously wounded in last Saturdays engagement with the Greeks outside the straits. Three Turkish battleships were reported badly damaged and had difficulty returning to the Dardanelles. It was not stated whether the Greeks suffered casualties. The rain of sheets lasted three hours and neither side was seriously damaged at the time.
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Constantinople
Straits
Dardanelles
Canal Note to Ambassador Handed to Grey in Washington
Washington January 22 The American reply to Britain's protest over Panama canal toll exemptions for US vessels was handed to Sir Edward Grey Monday morning. It will be presented to Parliament Thursday afternoon and its text released then, Secretary of State Knox announced today.
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Washington
Sir Edward Grey
Knox
Progressive Republicans Gather In St Paul for Conference
The advance guard of delegates arrived in St Paul Minnesota for the progressive republican conference at the old capitol. Senator Kenyon of Iowa will deliver the principal address at the Merchants Hotel banquet and is expected to send a nationwide message to progressives.
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ST. Paul
Minn
Old Capitol
Merchants’ Hotel
United States
Kenyon
Iowa
Suffragette Rally in Washington Marks First Street Demonstration
A suffragette demonstration occurred at the capital today, the first street rally for equal suffrage ever held in Washington, as activists gathered at the seat of government to press for votes for women.
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Washington
Jan
Seat of Government
Equal Suffrage Cause
Norris Chosen for U.S. Senate in Nebraska
Lincoln Neb Jan 22 congressman George W Norris of the Fifth Nebraska district was officially declared elected to the United States senate at a joint session of the legislature today.
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Lincoln, Neb
George W. Norris
Nebraska
United States Senate
Sterling Elected U S Senator in Joint South Dakota Session
Sterling, a progressive Republican, won the U S Senate seat in a joint South Dakota session with 100 votes from 149 ballots. The election marks a key party victory as lawmakers chose the incumbent successor despite ongoing political tensions.
Refugees flood Evansville report Shawneetown peril and escape efforts
Through Evansville Indiana reports on January 22 describe 86 Shawneetown refugees seeking river steamer evacuation amid levee failure risk. Residents pay up to 100 dollars for a launch as authorities deny panic while preparations aim to prevent loss of life near the Ohio river. Nearby Ashbyburg and Ashbury Kentucky camps receive supplies and quarantine cases as flood waters recede and Cairo Ohio river levels rise toward a crest.
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Evansville
Ind
Shawneetown
Ill
Lowry
Shawnetown
Ohio River
Ashbury
Calhoun
Ashbyburg
Rockport
Mount Vernon
Green River
Rau Funeral To Be Held Friday In La Crosse
John Rau aged about 86 died yesterday at his home 1009 State street after a fall on icy streets and subsequent pneumonia. He was formerly with John Rau and Son grocers, later in the West La Crosse saw mill business, and at death with Ricke ter Elevator company Milwaukee. Survived by widow and four children Frederick C. Rau Bertha M. Rau Ida C. Rau and John C. Rau. Funeral at his home Friday at two in the afternoon.
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John Rau
State Street
Frederick C. Rau
Bertha M. Rau
Ida C. Rau
Madison
Wis
John C. Rau
la Crosse
Ballot counts in Tennessee legislature for U.S. Senate
In Nashville on January 22 the legislature balloted for long term U.S. senator. Tyson 4 votes, McKellar 5, Chief Justice Shields 62, Chancellor Allison 3, Enloe 62, need 67. For short term State Senator Bass 53 to Webb 33.
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Nashville
Tenn
United States
L. D. Tyson
K. D. McKellar
Justice Shields
John Allison
B. A. Enloe
Bass
Webb
Wilson to whip Solons into line in New Jersey
Gov. Wilson braces for a fierce fight as he aims to push anti trust bills through the New Jersey legislature. He summoned Democratic leaders from both house and senate to a Tuesday conference in the supreme court chamber for blunt, decisive talks on action.
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Trenton
N. J
New Jersey
Wilson
House
Senate
Supreme Court
United States
Court order raises siege of Insurance Commissioner office
Governor and aides prepare to show cause against a permanent injunction in circuit court. M Gover n walked into a trap to hold a hearing on Saturday, while Aylward claims M'Gov ern walked in.
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Insurance Commissioner Office
Wisconsin Governor’s aides served injunction in Capitol dispute
John A. Aylward, attorney for Herman L. Ekern, announces the plan to restrain Governor McGovern and aides from ejecting the commissioner, with a temporary restraining order issued and a hearing set before Judge E. Ray Stevens. The complaint covers Ekern’s conduct and alleged political entrenchment, with a potential certiorari move by the governor next week.
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Madison
Wis
John A. Aylward
Herman L. Ekern
Commissioner of Insurance of
Wisconsin
Aylward
McGovern
Capitol
W. L. Essman
Lewis A. Anderson
E. Ray Stevens
Dane County
Anderson
Harry L. Butler
Stevens
Harry C. Wilbur
Ekern
Francis E. McGovern
Republican Party
Progressive Party
Barricade Incident Brings Insurance Chief Appointee to Door
A Clever ruse by officials forced Ms Govern's appointee to remain outside a locked door. The incident hinges on an insurance commissioner's actions as authorities faced a barricade and persistent attempts to gain entry.
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Ms Govern
Insurance Battle Locks Ekern Office in Madison
In the private office of Insurance Commissioner Ekern, Assemblymen L. L. Johnson and August Heden, with Deputy Commissioner George E. Beedle, were inside as William Essmann and Governor McGovern appointee L. A. Anderson demanded control. Ekern refused to yield, threatened legal action, and a standoff ensued ending with a trick that locked Anderson out while attorneys prepared further moves.
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Madison
Wis
Ekern
Capitol
L. L. Johnson
August Heden
George E. Beedle
William L. Essmann
L. A. Anderson
McGovern
Mr. Ekern
Assemblymen
Johnson and
Heden
Mr. Anderson
Assemblyman
Anderson
Insurance
Essmann
Essman
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