Thaw Case Jury Progress and New Panel Ordered
In New York on January 31 Dr. J T Deemer testifies about two Thaw brothers weak minded. Oscar A Pink and Wilbur F Steele become jurors twelve and thirteen as eleven jurors sit. Haas and Walker excused and Jerome may seek dismissal. a new panel of one hundred is ordered for tomorrow. Thaw eyes letters and clippings in court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam Thaw
Oscar A. Pink
Wilbur F. Steele
Walker
Haas
Jerome
Arthur Campbell
David Walker
Oscar Pink
David S. Walker
Lou
Justice Fitzgerald
Thaw
Thaws
Evelyn
Free Lunch Trial at City Mission Begins Next Sunday
Beginning next Sunday morning the City Mission will serve a free hot lunch to all visitors under A. M. Ivey. Lunch will run from 8:30 AM. A donor will provide the food, and Ivey is securing a gasoline stove and dishes to run the meal. Any hungry person will be fed to attract those who might not otherwise come.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Mission
A. M. Ivey
Mead badly hurt in dynamite explosion
Mae Douglas a 21 year old from Winona Minnesota fell three stories from the Gamma Phi Delta sorority fire escape during a dynamite explosion incident in Madison Wisconsin and died later from internal injuries reported by the Special Tribune Dispatch on January 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mead
Madison
Wis
Mae Douglas
Winona
Minn
Gamma Phi Delta Sorority
Dynamite Accident Injures Meade and Assistant at Kilbourn Quarries
At Kilbourn Wisconsin dynamite tamping exploded injuring Mr Meade and his assistant while Nat Wetzel and other workers watched. Meade suffered a mangled left arm and likely finger amputation while his assistant lost a finger. Doctors treated them and Meade planned to travel to La Crosse for further care.
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Lyndon
Nat Wetzel
Wisconsin Dells Company
Mr. Meade
E. Evans
Kilbourn
Treadwell
Taylor
Meacher
Meade
Wisconsin bill for waterways commissioner praised by association
Secretary Reid reports that the Lakes-to-the-Gulf Deep Waterways association is highly pleased with a Wisconsin bill creating a commissioner of waterways. The letter requests copies of the bill and says governors of other river states will be asked to pursue similar measures for river improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray S. Reid
The
Board of Trade
William F. Saunders
the Lakes-to the-Gulf Deep Waterways Association
Wisconsin
Rier
Heads of Big Theatrical Trust Indicted on Bil Asco Complaint
New York January 31 grand jury indicted Marc Kian A L Erlanger Daniel Nixon I P Zimmerman Charles Frohman and Al Hayman leaders of the alleged theatrical trust charging conspiracy to ruin independent theaters David Belasco is complainant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Grand Jury
Marc Kian
A. L. Erlanger
Daniel Nixon
I. P. Zimmerman
Charles Frohman
al Hayman
David Belasco
Burton of Ohio Withdraws from Rivers and Harbors Chairmanship
Washington January 31 report says Burton of Ohio will not accept the chairmanship of the rivers and harbors committee in the sixtieth Congress. Ill health and overwork cited as reasons for resignation from the post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Burton
Ohio
Rivers and Harbors Committee
Saloon Shooting Case Against Emil Jesnes
A warrant for Emil Jesnes of Holland was issued by Judge Brindley after Oscar Johnson accused him of firing inside Johnsons saloon on January 25 after a disturbance. Jesnes pleaded not guilty and the case was set for trial at 4 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emil Jesnes
Holland
Brindley
Oscar Johnson
Johnson
Jesnes
Largest Dinner in History Planned by La Crosse Board of Trade
The La Crosse Board of Trade prepares a 12 course banquet at Woodman hall starting 6 30 pm with two long tables endwise. Chef John Neukomm oversees the spread as Willam Doerflinger speaks on Municipal Advertising and P W Mahoney on the City Charter while Harry Long introduces the Booster Song.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Crosse Board of Trade
Woodman Hall
John Neukomm
Willam Doerflinger
P. W. Mahoney
Harry Long
John Gund Brewing Company
Jury finds two soldiers not guilty in Crowley murder case
In Pittsburg on January 31 the jury acquits Lieutenant Drury and Private Dead of murdering William H. Crowley, a citizen shot during a pursuit after copper theft at the Lawrenceville arsenal. The verdict absolves both defendants of the homicide charge in the copper theft incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scripps-McRae
Pittsburg
Drury
William H. Crowley
Lawrenceville Arsenal
Reception Tonight for New Baptist Members
Annual reception for new Baptist church members hosted by the church official board. Young People's society organizes entertainment with a Pomeroy orchestra, readings by Mabel Heddrick Rae Doten Grace Shipley, and solos by Miss Major Minnie May Cassie Mahlum Bessie Doten. Light refreshments served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Baptist Church
Young People’s Society
Pomeroy Orchestra
Mabel Heddrick
Miss Major
Rae Doten
Miss Minnie May
Music—Orchestra
Grace Shipley
Cass'e Mahlum
Bessie Doten
President to attend McKinley memorial dedication
The president accepted an invitation to attend the McKinley memorial monument dedication in Canton Ohio during the last week of September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scripps-McRae Dispatch
Washington, D. C
Canton
Chicago Livestock Market Prices and Grain Quotes
Hogs receipts 26 000 with 1 300 unsold and prices steady. Light to heavy hogs ranged from 6 60 to 6 92. Cattle receipts 6 000. Grain quotes show No 1 hard 85 5 to 85 4 cents, No 1 northern 83 54 to 84 . No 2 northern 81 5 to 87 . No 3 northern 79 to 86. Corn No 3 yellow 39 34 to 39 34 cents. Oats No 3 white 35 to 37 78 cents. Rye 58 to 61 4.
Rayner Attacks Roosevelt Push in Senate Speech
In Washington on January 31 Rayner assailed the president in the senate over alleged power usurpation. He urged Democrats to wage a campaign on the reserved rights of the states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scripps-McRae Dispatch
Washington, D. C
Rayner
Senate
Evacuation of Manchuria Begins in Russia
St. Petersburg January 31 The premier ordered provincial governors to cooperate with parliament as Russia seeks regeneration. The evacuation of Manchuria started today with the Moscow regiment departing for the front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Petersburg
Russia
Manchuria
Moscow
Impure tobacco list flags Duke's Mixture as dopey
Local tobacconists received a list of tobaccos deemed impure under the pure food law. Among the items is Duke's Mixture labeled dopey, reflecting regulatory action and labeling concerns.
Fire Fatal as Explosion Burns 100 Cars in Chicago
A blast at a North Clark Street facility in Chicago killed workman James Mackus and set 100 cars ablaze, with losses totaling about $200,000. The fire followed an explosion early today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scripps-McRae Dispatch
Chicago
Ill
Clark Street
James Mackus
Wieboldt not found here after furniture store arson seek
Local police report no trace of W R Wieboldt and his daughter Martha who Chicago police seek on charges of attempting to burn their furniture store they were said to be visiting relatives in La Crosse.
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W. R. Wieboldt
Martha
Chicago
la Crosse
Has Fine New Filly From Chicago at Hodge Farm
G. R. Hodge drove a chestnut filly this afternoon receiving the horse from Chicago. He attended the sale there last week and bought the pacer weighing about 1,000 pounds. The filly, bred from a royal line, runs in twenty with style and has a license to compete with top horses. a year’s development should place her near the front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. R. Hodge
Chicago
Mr. Hodge
Miss Verick Heads Home For Menn Klingelhofer Wedding
Miss Emma Verick leaves for Norwalk to attend the Menn Klingelhofer wedding and visit her parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Verick
Norwalk
Governor urges pause on Japanese bills pending compromise
Sacramento reports the governor recommends suspending action on measures related to the Japanese situation until the president's compromise proposal is reviewed. In San Francisco the education board president and the school superintendent plan to travel to Washington to confer with the president but will not accept any compromise allowing Japanese to attend nonoriental schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacramento
Cal
San Francisco
Walsh
Board of Education
Alfred Roncovieri
Washington
Dedication of New Building at First Methodist Episcopal Church
Week of ceremonies marks the dedication of the new Sunday school and ladies parlor adjoining the First Methodist Episcopal Church. Programs include a Sunday service with multiple speakers, a Monday Epworth league reception, Tuesday stereopticon lecture, Wednesday prayer meeting, and Thursday Ladies' Aid supper. All church members and friends invited.
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First Methodist Episcopal Church
C. L. Colman
James W Trish
Attila
G. Verdi
W. H. Vance
Epworth League
Sunday School
F. H. Fowler
H. A. Worthington
Ladies’ Aid Society
Weather Warm Then Snow Tonight Then Cold Friday
The day is warmer than the past week with a forecast of snow tonight followed by clearing and lower temperatures Friday. Hourly readings show temperatures ranging from highs around 18 to lows near 11 through the morning and into the afternoon. A lost string of garnets between Fourth Street and Winnebago is offered for reward, with contact at 923 South Fourth.
Livery bills target inflation of charges and speed limits
Madison Jan 31 A unique bill marked the morning session to protect liverymen from attempts to be paid less. It imposes a fine of 20 dollars or sixty days in jail or both. Another measure lowers city speed from twelve to eight miles and country speed from twenty five to fifteen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wis
Weather forecast for tonight and Friday cold snap
Light snow tonight with clearing Friday and a drop in temperatures. Rain on the Pacific coast and across the southern states with snow in the lake region. Coldest around six, warmest about twelve, winds and a .32 inch snowfall figure noted.
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Pacific Coast
Campaign Finance Bill Curb Targets La Crosse Races
Madison January 31. Assemblyman Thomas H. Miller proposes a reform limiting campaign expenditures to 100 dollars plus per voter cost, banning refreshments and travel for campaigns. The measure applies to all offices and scales with votes cast, aiming to curb wealth influence and help honest men enter politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wis
Thomas H. Miller
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Special Tribune Dispatch
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Mr. Meade and
Mike Richards
Lyndon, Wis
Dimner Waterways
Heads OF Big Theatrical Trust
Bilasco
Scripps-McKze Dispatch
Town of Holland
Chicago Livestock Market
Wis. Grain & Stock Co
Minneapolis
Roosevelt
Wieboldt
California
Ture
J. L. Panslau
German M. E. Church
W. W. Hurd
West Avenue M. E. Church
E. E. Bentley
Board of Trustees
Solo
van Wormer
A. L. Wood
Caledonia Street
M. E. Church
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