Barnes Resigns R R Commission Over 2-Cent Fare Law
Madison dispatch reports Commissioner John Barnes resigns from the R R Commission effective August 1. Governor Davidson confirms the move claiming resignation came amid public debate over the new 2 cent fare law. Barnes plans to return to Rhinelander to practice law and names potential successors including L M Sturdevant and R M Bashford.
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Madison
Wis
Davidson
Camp Douglas
John Barnes
L. M. Sturdevant
R. M. Bashford
George B. Hudnall
Barnes
Rhinelander
Wisconsin railway commission chief Barnes resigns
John Barnes, chairman of the Wisconsin railway commission, submitted his resignation to Governor Davidson amid tensions over a two cent fare bill. The move follows anticipated resignations from Prof. Balthazar Meyer and Halford Erickson, with a Democrat successor expected to replace Barnes and perhaps a full board overhaul. The governor’s actions on the fare bill influenced Barnes to step down, seen as a vote of no confidence by the legislature.
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Madison
Wis
John Barnes
Wisconsin Railway Commission
Barns
State Commission
Barnes
Balthazar Meyer
Halford Erickson
Davidson
Board of Railway Commissioners
Convicted Man Secures Warrant in Burlington Fight
Mike Abraham filed a warrant for the arrest of Alex Monsoor on assault and battery charges following a rough Burlington depot altercation on July 3. The Monsoor case, heard by Acting County Judge Baldwin, may lead to a conviction.
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Burlington Depot
Mike Abraham
Mob Attacks Olga Molitor at Court in Karlsruhe
In Karlsruhe on July 19 Olga Molitor, daughter of Frau Molitor, was assaulted as she left court where Professor Carl Hall faces trial for her mother’s murder. She escaped after clothes were torn and her face scratched and bleeding as police fought to separate the crowd. A hostile class targets the young woman.
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Carlsruhe
Germany
Olga Molitor
Frau Molitor
Carl Hall
West Salem Property Sale Reported for 3000 Dollars
Gottlieb and Menga Bosshard sold a parcel of property in West Salem Wisconsin to Mrs Haida Gilbertson for three thousand dollars.
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Gottlieb
Menga Bosshard
West Salem
Wis
Haida Gilbertson
Connor Denies A Political Scheme Challenge For Discussion
Connor denies involvement in a political scheme as the case prompts public discussion. He asserts his innocence while observers call for transparency and continued scrutiny of the situation.
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Connor
Wisconsin 2-Cent Fare Bill Sparks Political Duels
Milwaukee July 19 Following the passage of the 2 cent fare bill in an alleged interview The Free Press quotes Lieutenant Governor Connor claiming the tax commission tried to intimidate the legislature with resignations Commissioner Barnes dismisses the charge and challenges a publicity duel Connor replies from Laona Forest County noting Barnes announces his resignation.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Connor
Tax Commission
Barnes
Tragic Carbolic Acid Incident At Milwaukee Depot
Marguerite Bach, 18, of 1421 South Ninth Street, drank carbolic acid last evening in the Milwaukee depot waiting room. She was taken to St Francis Hospital in critical condition, having left home a week ago and drifted into bad company. Evidence points to premeditated intent with the poison purchased earlier from C L Lien drug store on Rose Street. Her mother reports sleepless nights, and police probe into her movements, letters, and the party she awaited at the depot.
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Marguerite Bach
South Ninth Street
St. Francis Hospital
Milwaukee
C. L. Lien
Rose Street
Frank Farnham
Robert Calvert
Oak Grove Cemetery Association
Pettibone Park
South Eighth Street
Mrs. Krueger
Marguerite
North Side
West la Crosse
Lien’s
May Let Button Contract Today
A booster button contract has not yet been let as the button committee and company representatives confer. Inducements offered are being seriously considered and a rush order is expected once decided. Campaign work is accelerating with plans nearly complete and buttons ready within a week to ten days. Notables for the event speakers are being sought with three prominent figures anticipated.
McMillan Estate Accounting Arguments Heard
Judge Fruit hears arguments today in Samuel McMillan and Frank Atkinson against W. W. Cargill John M Holley Sr and E C Warner et al over an estate accounting valued at a hundred thousand dollars or more. Arguments expected to conclude this afternoon with no immediate decision. Attorneys A E Bleekman Jr for plaintiffs and George W Bunge and G M Woodward for defendants.
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Judge Fruit
Samuel McMillan
Frank Atkinson
W. W. Cargill
John M. Holley, Sr
E. C. Warner
McMillan
A. E. Bleekman, Jr
George W. Bunge
G. M. Woodward
You never miss the water till the stock runs dry
Proverbial warning noting people neglect essentials until resources or supplies are depleted, emphasizing timely attention and planning.
Former pugilist Pedlar Palmer jailed for manslaughter
London report says Pedlar Palmer the former bantamweight champion was sentenced to five years for manslaughter. The victim identified as a stoker named Choate.
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London
Palmer
Choate
Professors and Plumber Save From Horse Theft Alarm
Charles S. Slichter and Anton Metz were nearly arrested after driving off in a borrowed buggy. The horse bolted when a steam roller appeared. a brakeman recovered the animal. The owner, an athletic woman, later sought them with a horsewhip as the buggy was found damaged.
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Madison, Wis
Charles S. Slichter
University of Wisconsin
Anton Metz
Madison
Slichter
Georgia explosion claims tenth victim and updates on Orley Taglund
A Boston hospital report says Orley Taglund is much improved and recovering after the battleship Georgia blast. Olaus Taglund, his father, is at the hospital awaiting a detailed letter about the injuries. The exact injuries are not yet known but suspected to involve powder burns. Midshipman Cruse of Kentucky died at Chelsea naval hospital, making ten victims.
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Orley Taglund
Batleship
Georgia
Boston
Olaus Taglund
Cruse
Kentucky
Chelsea Naval Hospital
Wild Man Caught After Weeks of Terror Near Oconto
In Oconto Wisconsin on July 19 a man claiming to be Elmer Flynn of Buffalo was captured after a nighttime pursuit. He had torn clothing and wild eyes as he terrorized local settlers for weeks in the surrounding woods.
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Oconto
Wis
Elmer Flynn
Buffalo
Temperature records show 84 this afternoon
At 1 pm the thermometer reached 84 degrees the day's high while 5 am readings were 67. Hourly figures include 67 76 78 81 69 and a peak of 84 with a low of 67 for the period shown.
Shoe Merchant Weds Miss Bailey in City License Granted
Orlando Hammer of the Hammer & Satiak shoe firm at 117 South Fourth street obtained a license to wed Miss Margaret Bailey a telephone girl yesterday. Ray Allen of Spring Valley Minnesota and Miss Ivin Row of Snoring Valley also secured licenses to wed.
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Orlando Hammer
Hammer & Satiak
South Fourth Street
Margaret Bailey
Ray Allen
Spring Valley
Minn
Ivin Row
Snoring Valley
Man Jump To Niagara Falls After Note Says Goin to Glory
An unknown man about 60 leapt from Goat Island bridge into the Niagara River rapids last night. He was seen by hundreds as he was swept over the American falls. A crutch and cane plus a note reading Tell my friends I have gone to glory. J D was left on the bridge.
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Niagara Falls
N. Y
Goat Island Bridge
J. D
Swift appoints council to study cattle tuberculosis
Kansas City July 19 Acting on a convention recommendation the National Live Stock Exchange association President Swift appointed a five member committee to report on tuberculosis in cattle. The meeting discussed papers and elected officers.
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Kansas City
National Live Stock Exchange Association
Swift Today
Aup
Why Watterson Is For Gov Johnson
Washington reports Colonel Henri Watterson backs Minnesota Governor Johnson as the ideal Democratic nominee. He cites Johnsons past landslide regional support in the Northwest, unenmity within the party, a strong progressive record in Minnesota, and broad Scandinavian backing. Watterson notes Bryan is not the best choice though he remains less harsh toward him than in prior years.
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Washington
la Crosse Tribune
Washington, D. C
Coisionel Henri Watterson
Governor Johnson
Minnesota
Watterson
Johnson
Louisville
Charles A. Edwards
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee
Northwest
South
Mr. Bryan
Robbery Attempt Ends When Lodgers Alarm Home
Last night burglars tried to enter the Sill residence at Tenth and State streets while Dean Palmer woke, turned on lights, and scared them away. The telephone taken earlier is being replaced today and police were notified in the morning.
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Dean Palmer
W. R. Sill
Sill
Tenth
State Streets
Examination of Dog Not Finished in Lang Incident
Dr M W Dvorak has not completed the backbone examination of the dog belonging to James Luxem after it bit Charles Lang son of Alderman Cr F Lang at 1810 Mormon Coulee read. Results on rabies pending with a decision expected tonight.
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M. W. Dvorak
James Luxem
Charles Lang
Cr. F. Lang
Mormon Coulee
Johnson Named by Esch as Postmaster
Congressman John J. Esch recommended Byron Johnson for postmaster of Tunnel City and Monroe City to succeed Wallace Taft who has resigned.
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Johnson
ESCH
John J. Esch
Post Office Department
Washington
Byron Johnson
Tunnel City
Monroe City
Wallace Taft
Plea of Not Guilty in Downtown Assault Case
John Landis pleads not guilty to assault and battery charged by August Rhode. Case adjourned to July 31 as Frank Withrow demands a jury trial. Complainant says Landis struck him in a downtown saloon during a heated argument. A prior guilty plea was entered but later withdrawn.
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John Landis
Rhode
Frank Withrow
Landis
Trainmen killed in freight collision at Central railroad
Freemansburg notes two rail workers died in a freight train collision on the Central railroad. Fireman Miller and Engineer Miller were killed due to a signal misunderstanding during the incident dated July 19.
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Freemansburg
Miller
Central Railroad
Picnic committee named for city outing
Mayor W A Anderson appointed a committee to arrange the annual city outing on August 1. Alderman Rose chairs the committee with Aldermen Houska and Hirshheimer, City Treasurer Young, Commissioner Falk and City Clerk Jeger.
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W. A. Anderson
Rose
Houska and
Hirshheimer
Young
Falk
Jeger
Priests Return From Prairie du Chien Sacred Heart Retreat
Rt Rev Bishop James Schwebach leads a group of priests returning home after attending the annual Sacred Heart college retreat at Prairie du Chien. Attendees included Fathers Arentz Thrope Barry Hollandale Bergen Benton and K G Beyer from Green Bay Marquette and La Crosse dioceses.
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Prairie du Chien
Sacred Heart College
James Schwebach
Arentz, Thrope
Barry
Hollandale
Bergen
Benton
K.G. Beyer
Green Bay
Marquette
la Crosse
New Trial Granted for Charles Stiefel in Larceny Case
Attorneys claim Charles Stiefel was subjected to third degree tactics at the central police station and pressured to plead guilty. Judge Fruit vacated the sentence and granted a new trial citing alleged intimidation, lack of counsel access, and improper proceedings.
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Charles Stiefel
Waupun
Fruit
Jesse Higbee
James Thompson
Stiefel
Judge Reid to Invite Governor to Regents Banquet
Judge Ray S. Reid left at noon for La Crosse to meet Governor Davidson at Elroy and invite him to the normal regents banquet. Reid says practically all state officers have agreed to attend.
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Madison
Wis
Ray S. Reid
la Crosse
Davidson
Elroy
Reid
Freight handlers back at work after strike at Milwaukee depot
Fifteen Milwaukee freight depot workers walked out at 6 PM demanding a ten hour work day from 7 AM to 6 PM and an hourly wage increase. After a standoff officials granted the ten hour shift and the men returned to work this morning awaiting word from Chicago. They had been earning 1.65 per day and sought 1.75.
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Milwaukee
Chicago
Billick Found Guilty in Vizal Family Slayings
In Chicago on July 19 Herman Billick a fortune teller accused of using dark arts was convicted of murdering five members of the Vizal family.
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Chicago
Ill
Herman Billick
Vizal
Weather and Water Forecast Across Midwest States
Forecasts predict fair weather in Wisconsin west and Minnesota while east areas see showers and cooler temps tonight. Saturday turns fair in all. Iowa mostly fair with showers in far east. River level to stay steady near La Crosse then fall within 36 hours. Readings show camps of stage changes and rainfall across several cities including Saint Paul and La Crosse.
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Wisconsin
Minnesota
Iowa
la Crosse
St. Paul
Red Wing
Reeds Landing
Prairie du Chien
Dubuque
Davenport
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Prof. Slichter
Oconto Woods
SHOE
Miss Bailey
Gov. Johnson
Kentuckian
Col. Bryan
John
Charles Steifel
Billick
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