Police seek Ghicago man and daughter in arson case
La Crosse and Sheboygan police search for William R. Wieboldt a Chicago furniture dealer and his daughter Martha on arson charges. Chicago attorney Frank J Hogan alleges the pair arranged a large furniture blaze after a Sunday fire at Wieboldt's Belmont avenue store. Additional relatives are sought and a bankruptcy petition for Wieboldt of about $1000 is filed.
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William R. Wieboldt
Chicago
Martha
Weboldt
Sheboygan
Collins
Frank J. Hogan
Chicago Fire Department
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Belmont Avenue
Hogan
Agatha
Walter
Belmont and
Ashland Avenues
Walter Wieboldt
Husband Denies Killing Wife and Baby in Washington
William Copley a 35 year old census clerk was arrested after his wife and six month old daughter were found dead with bullet wounds. He claims the wife killed herself and the infant, saying he heard a shot and found them. Their measly son Raymond was unharmed in the same room. The couple married in Iowa and resided near Council Bluffs. Copley served in the Philippines with the Thirty fourth Iowa. Runer is the wife’s maiden name.
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Scripps-McRae Dispatch
Washington, D. C
Willliam C. Copley
Wfe
Raymond
Copleys
Iowa
Walnut
Council Bluffs
Copley
Philippines
Thirty-fourth
Amenda Runer
Illinois
Weather shift and community notice
For tonight and Thursday the forecast calls for warmer temperatures with a coldest reading of 15 below and a warmest 10 above. Winds around 4 miles per hour and about 0.8 inches of snowfall are anticipated. Meet the butcher boys at the Armory on Saturday February 2. Street cars run after the dance.
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Armory
Railway committee meeting on Saturday plans for safety measures
The common council railway committee will meet Saturday at 7 30 p m to discuss the Valentine ordinance and a plan to place watchmen at all railroad crossings. The measures are described as marked for slaughter by opponents.
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Railway Committee of the Common Council
Valentine
Funeral for Mrs Temp Tomorrow in North La Crosse
The funeral for Mrs. Temp of North La Crosse will be held tomorrow afternoon starting at 2 o'clock from the residence 2321 Fremont street and at 2 30 from the German Lutheran church. Interment will follow at Oak Grove cemetery with Mrs Theodore Mannstedt in charge.
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North la Crosse
Fremont Street
Oak Grove Cemetery
Theodore Mannstedt
Dr W A Anderson or Ori J Sorenson as Democratic standard bearer
The Tribune reports it is practically settled that Dr W A Anderson or Ori J Sorenson will be the Democratic standard bearer in the spring municipal campaign. Sorenson says he would withdraw if Anderson runs. if Anderson declines Sorenson will run. Other names mentioned include Andrew Thompson, Robert Schulze, George Young for treasurer. B H Valentine for city clerk. C W Hunt, L W Gosnell for police justice. C H Connor and W J Fries for comptroller. G W Bunge (Rep) as mayor.
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Tribune
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Sorenson
Democratic Party
Andrew Thompson
Robert Schulze
George Young
B. H. Valentine
Valentine
C. W. Hunt
L. W. Gosnell
C. H. Connor
W. J. Fries
G. W. Bunge
Insanity Expert Looks At Thaw Case
Dr Edward Street the Montreal insanity expert left Worcester to testify in the Thaw case. He said he sat near White when he was killed and saw Thaw’s eyes as he fired. Street believes Thaw was insane at the time.
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Worcester
Mass
Edward Street
Montreal
Thaw
White
Stars sign with champs loom over La Crosse pennant
Baseball fans may see one of the nation's fastest teams this summer as President John A. Elliott plans to sign a group of players whose identities are being withheld until all contracts are signed. Insiders suggest a third La Crosse pennant is already in sight.
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John A. Elliott
la Crosse
Vote on Smoot Case Set for Feb 20 in Senate
The senate asked Burrows to bring a vote in the Smoot case on February 20 at 4 p.m. The move follows the committee on privileges and elections chair’s summons.
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Scripps-McRae
Washington, D. C
Senate
Burrows
Committee On Privileges and Elections
Banquet Program Set by La Crosse Board of Trade
The La Crosse Board of Trade plans an educational dinner January 31 at Woodman hall corner Fourth and Main. George H. Ray will preside. program includes harmonies, discussions on the city charter, and various musical numbers and committee roles.
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Woodman Hall
Linker
Fourth and
Main Streets
George H. Ray
City of
la Crosse
Paul W. Mahoney
Jacob Reuter
Oscar Frey
Can Heat School By Night Fires
A representative of Thomas and Smith of Chicago will stay in the high school building to keep fires burning overnight. He argues continuous burning will keep the building comfortable and not raise heating costs, a plan already tried successfully at the county courthouse.
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Thomas & Smith Company of
Chicag
Board of Public Works
Esch Recommends Earl S. Welch for Eau Claire Postmaster
Telegram from Representative Esch in Washington announces his recommendation of Earl S. Welch for postmaster of Eau Claire. Two candidates were considered and the decision drew much local interest.
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Representative Esch
Washington
Earl S. Welch
Eau Claire
Esch
Thaw Trial Opens as Judge Bans Sketching in Court
Justice Fitzgerald ends courtroom sketching for Thaw trial and orders artists out. May McKenzie and Evelyn attend opening as gossip swirls over family rifts. A new jury panel starts. Campbell and Faire resent dismissal and Faire seeks explanation from the district attorney.
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New York
Fitzgerald
May McKenzie
Evelyn
Campbell
Faire
Mission Launch Prompts La Crosse Church Support
Rev. Hoag praised a new La Crosse mission for non churchgoing residents while urging pastors and church members to cooperate with Mr. Ivey. He warned many churchgoers have not realized their responsibility to its success and urged lending aid to home missionary work and tonight's talk on enemies and getting even.
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Hoag
City Mission
la Crosse
Officials on List of Condemned Prompt Anarchy Fears
Scripps dispatch reports George Stein and Henry Braun arrested in Chicago with anarchistic articles pistols fortification sketches and diagrams linking to plans to destroy officials. In St Basil Island Galdoa governor assassinated as terrorists flee. warden killed attempting arrest. assassin an 18 year old confined to tea house ambush.
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Chicago
George Stein
Henry Braun
Roosevelt
ST. Petersburg
Galdoma
Basil Island
Taft urges Hawaii fortifications as war with Japan hinted
President Taft asks the senate to raise appropriations for Hawaiian fortifications saying preparations are needed. He implies a possible war with Japan, signaling heightened defense concerns and readiness.
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Washington, D. C
Taft
Senate
Hawaii
States Senator Keister Dies in Chadron
Chadron Wyoming January 30 state Senator Keister of Wyoming died this morning from appendicitis. The death follows his term as a legislator. details of service and burial plans were not immediately available.
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Scripps-McRae
Chadron
Keister
Wyoming
Lords Beresford Brothers Sail for Estate Settlement
Lords Charles and Marcus Beresford travel from London to America to settle the $1,000,000 estate of Deleval Beresford who died in a North Dakota wreck. Copper dealers across New York New Jersey and New England brace for a fight against an alleged copper combine.
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Scripps-McRae Cabiegram
London
Charles
Marcus Beresford
Deleval
Beresford
North Dakota
America
New York
New Jersey
New England
Below Today Winter's Record
The article notes the coldest day of the season with a low of 15 degrees below zero. Train service largely unaffected with Milwaukee Road No. 55 delayed by an hour while Burlington and Northwestern runs normal. Forecast calls for fair skies tonight and warmer weather tomorrow. Hourly readings from 5 am show temperatures ranging from 12 below to 14 below at morning, rising to 5 and 6 above by 3 and 4 pm.
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Milwaukee Road
Burlington
Northwestern
Juniors Plan Spread for Seniors at New La Crosse High
The advanced junior class of La Crosse high school will host a spread for the senior class tomorrow evening. The event will be held in the new high school building.
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la Crosse High School
Illinois Bill Proposes Higher State Salaries
A bill would raise the governor salary to 12000 and lift the secretary of state auditor and superintendent of instruction to 7500 while attorney general would reach 10000. The Anti-Saloon League local option bill goes to a committee chaired by Sheldon for a favorable report. Charitable institutions bill carries 8 million dollars.
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Springfield
Anti-Saloon League
Sheldon
Railway officials visit La Crosse on inspection trip
Division Superintendent P. J. O'Brien and Assistant Superintendent A. F. Riner of the C. N. W. road passed through La Crosse on an inspection trip yesterday afternoon. No improvements along the La Crosse line were announced.
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P. J. O’brien
A. F. Riner
la Crosse
Miller's bill for waterways grows to broad reform plan
Madison dispatch notes Assemblyman Miller of La Crosse proposed a waterways commissioner with rail-like powers and a $5000 salary. The session features vast bills from Senator Noble on city commissions, Grassie on attorney general terms, and other measures. Also reports a missing first bill for $5000 legislative reference library aid.
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Special Tribune
Madison
Wis
Miller
la Crosse
Noble
Galveston
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