We re Still Going Upward Says Wisconsin Labor Leader
Frank J. Webber declared he would resign if Brockhausen’s resignation is accepted while his own intent to resign was hinted. Delegates at La Crosse mark the nineteenth annual Wisconsin Federation of Labor convention amid addresses by Mayor Dengler and others seeking unity among labor groups.
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Fred Brockhausen
Wisconsin State Federation of Labor
Frank J. Webber
Brockhausen
Wisconsin Federation of Labor
Knights of Pythias Hall
John Dengler
la Crosse Board of Trade
John L. Utermoehl
Mr. Dengler
C. E. James
Boot and Shoe Workers Union
Wisconsin
Murder charges filed in Wolfkill death case mockery noted
In Grand Junction on July 19 direct murder charges were filed against Lee Baker Virgil Wilson Gladys Thompson and Lillian Osborn from the coroner's inquest into Claude A Wolfkill's Clifton death. The four youths reportedly laughed at their arrest and Baker said they could not do more than send him to prison for life. They are jailed without bail and Baker disputes the others’ statements.
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Grand Junction
Col
Lee Baker
Virgil Wilson
Gladys Thompson
Lillian Osborn
Claude A. Wolfkill
Clifton
Baker
Defending Fleet Claims Sink Cruisers Off Long Island Sound
Reports circulated that the torpedo boat flotilla gunboats obsolete cruisers and monitors defending the entrance to Long Island Sound sank several of Rear Admiral Osterhauss attacking column last night. No confirmation as fleets remain at sea with contact expected tomorrow morning.
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Greenport
N. Y
Long Island Sound
Osterhaus
Fisher's Island
Montauk Point
Block Island
Newport Harbor
Twins to Host Grocers Picnic In Dakota Grove
The Retail Grocers Association and Merchants Protective Association will jointly hold the annual picnic in Dakota Grove with Harry Taggart as chair. Plans call for seating 1200 and securing supplies as Secretary Taggart leads contracting efforts with grocers and merchants.
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Retail Grocers’ Association
Merchants’ Protective Association
Harry Taggart
Peter Newburg
W. C. Rick
Judge Langstad
John Toeller
Dakota
Dakota Grove
Taggart
Ali Returns to Iran as Shah in Persian Turmoil
Mohamed Ali, the deposed shah, lands at Gamesh Tepeh on the Caspian coast and moves toward Astrabad with growing followers. Iran faces near revolt as troops show loyalty concerns and foreign powers Russia England and Germany are cited in potential partition schemes.
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Teheran
Mohamed Ali
Shah
Gamesh Tepeh
Caspian Sea
Astrabad
Russia
Persia
England
Germany
Stokes Assailants Plead Not Guilty in Court
Ethel Conrad and Lillian Graham plead not guilty before Judge Crain in general sessions on indictments charging them with attempted murder of millionaire W. E. D. Stokes. Their counsel gains ten days to withdraw the plea and file motions. Bail of $19,000 stands. Demurrers likely to be overruled. Trial not set before October.
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New York
Ethel Conrad
Lillian Graham
Crain
General Sessions Court
W. E. D. Stokes
Patched up letters key evidence in Perkins trial
In Erse Pennsylvania July 19 the government presents patched letters as central proof in the Perkins Detective agency case. Prosecutors say blackmailing notes sent to millionaire Charles Strong demanded 59000 under threat of destroying his home. Testimony includes torn letter fragments and proof that the paper used was sold locally and bought by the defendants.
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Erse
Perkins Detective Agency
Pittsburg
Chas. Strong
Perkins
Maltby to Plan New Well System in La Crosse
The La Crosse council selected A. T. Maltby of Chicago to draft plans and supervise the new well system. The contract awaits signing as Maltby may perform extra work to verify Dr. Slichter's water quality report. Maltby brings twenty years of experience and recently completed a similar project in Peru, Indiana.
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A. T. Maltby
Chicago
Maltby
Auto Tourists Arrive Delayed On Wisconsin Run
Twenty cars entered in the Wisconsin State Automobile association six day tour are expected between four and five this afternoon but may not reach before seven. The 293 mile longest day started from Wausau after leaving Milwaukee Monday. Rain may hinder progress as cars are parked on the market square under guard until tomorrow’s start. Local members host a smoker at the La Crosse club this evening and the trip resumes to Marinette tomorrow.
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Wisconsin State Automobile Association
Wausau
Milwaukee
Market Square
la Crosse Club
la Crosse Automobile Association
Marinette
Democrats Map Out Session Programme in Washington
House Democratic leaders outlined a plan for the remaining session with no rush to adjourn. They warned of extended work if the Senate and President resist tariff revisions, while signaling passage of the cotton bill by week’s end and a caucus next week before House introduction.
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Washington
House
Senate
Democrats of the Ways and Means Committee
Wisconsin Roads Settle Long Suit
Wisconsin suits against five railroads for back taxes end at a Madison conference. The Soo, Northwestern, Omaha, St. Paul and Wisconsin Central agree to payment totaling 126000 under Chapter 539 of 1911. Deputy Attorney General Russell Jackson and railroad counsel supervise the settlement.
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Madison
Wis
Wisconsin
Russell Jackson
Soo
Northwestern
Omaha
St. Paul
Wisconsin Central
Spanish Attitude Aggravates France Over Alcazar Arrest
London reports that Spain told France it is unaware of the arrest of M. Boisset, the French consul at Alcazar. France calls the arrest important and Spain’s stated ignorance worsens the diplomatic tension.
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France
London
Foreign Office
Spain
Alcazar
M. Boisset
City Will Teach Care of Children
Milwaukee plans municipal child welfare centers in poorer districts to teach mothers infant health. The first station opens next Monday night in the Polish quarter with Polish speaking physicians and nurses. Nurses will be available day and night at city expense for mothers in the district.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Emil Seidel
Orphans to Inherit Large Estate in Mrs Vaughn's Will
Boston July 19 Three adopted children of Mrs Ole Bull Vaughn will receive the bulk of the estate of Mrs Ole Bull widow of the violinist under a compromise settlement. Vaughn died yesterday and her will had left the property to Sylvea 13 Dorothy 12 and David 10 the three orphans.
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Boston
Mass
Ole Bull Vaughn
Ole Bull
Vaughn
Sylvea
Dorothy
David
Real Estate Exchanges Convention Notes Tax Issues
Denver July 19. Today's session of the National Association of Real Estate Exchanges focused on taxation and national legislation affecting realty dealers. Louisville delegates pace the next meeting, while supporters urge President A S Taylor of Cleveland to run again. If he consents, re election seems likely with vice presidents Craven and Thorpe as leading candidates.
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Denver
Colo
National Association of Real Estate Exchanges
Louisville
Friends of
A. S. Taylor
Cleveland
Craven
Philadelphia
Thorpe
Minneapolis
Prison Warden Resigns at Waupun Prison
Waupun Wis July 19 President W H Graebner of the state board of control announced the resignation of Warden Henry Town effective immediately The board postponed its inquiry into prison management and Rev Daniel Woodward was placed in temporary charge of the penitentiary.
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Waupan
Wis
W. H. Graebner
State Board of Control
Henry Town
State Penitentiary
State Board
Daniel Woodward
Board of Control
Cables Hauled on High Wheels on Main Street
La Crosse Telephone uses seven foot high wheels on Main Street to haul cable rails for sinking cables underground. The work runs from the office up Main Street to the Episcopal church and beyond to Ferry and Fifteenth streets. The system carries 100 pairs of 860 wires per strand.
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la Crosse Telephone Company
Telephone Company
Fourth and Main
Episcopal Church
Ferry
Fifteenth Street
Portland Votes on City Commission Government Plan
Portland will hold a special election on January 9, 1912 to decide whether the city adopts a commission form of government. The vote comes after an order to put the proposition to the electorate in the upcoming election.
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Portland
Ore
Global steel trade blooms after Brussels talks
New York July 19 The steel trade remains very prosperous according to J A Farrell president of the Steel trust returning from Brussels where a universal steel trust was formed He said the US outlook is excellent and large orders from abroad are expected soon A five country committee will report on an international iron and steel association within six months Charles M Schwab Bethlehem Steel confirms a contract with Italy for armor plate and has purchased 25 million tons of Swedish ore for the Bethlehem plant
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New York
J. A. Farrell
Steel Trust
Brussels
Farrell
Universal Steel Trust
International Iron and Steel Association
Charles M. Schwab
Bethlehem Steel Company
Bethlehem
Osborn Addresses Editors in Detroit at 26th Convention
In Detroit on July 19 the National Editorial association opened its second day with 150 members present. Governor Osborn and Ontario High Court Justice R F Sutherland spoke. Osborn predicted a future flag over both nations while Sutherland denied any Canadian annexation talk.
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Detroit
Mich
National Editorial Association
Osborn
R. F. Sutherland
High Court of Justice
Ontario
United States
Canada
Sutherland
New Oats on Market in La Crosse
New oats appeared in the La Crosse market this morning marking the earliest harvest by three weeks. The oats are of the best quality and farmers rejoice over the large yield alongside the early harvest.
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la Crosse
Health Board Targets Theaters Over Systems
Health board inspectors focus on theater facilities citing compliance lapses with safety and ventilation systems. Officials warn operators to upgrade fire alarms and air handling to meet city standards.
Theater managers face health conference on ventilation
City Health Physician J. M. Furstman was empowered to summon La Crosse theater managers for a conference on sanitation. Tests will assess ventilation and carbon dioxide levels, with a new cleaning system likely installed at the La Crosse house to address dust and germ buildup. Noncompliant venues may be closed.
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Board of Health Commissioners
City Health
J. M. Furstman
la Crosse
Furstman
Gage and
Wohlhuter
Canners Kill Pure Food Bill in New York
Albany N Y July 19 the canners lobby has apparently killed Senator Stilwells bill banning benzoate of soda as a preservative in state goods The measure sits on the senate general orders calendar and likely cannot be acted on before Friday recess The bill was prepared by Dr Henry S Blackmore who was ousted from the Washington agricultural department
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Albany
N. Y
Stilwell
Senate
Henry S. Blackmore
Agricultural Department
Washington
Weather Outlook For Midwest And Great Lakes
Fair tonight and Thursday Cooler in the southeast portions of Wisconsin and Iowa Fair conditions in Minnesota La Crosse records 79 high 58 low Showers have occurred eastern Dakotas to upper lakes and from Iowa to Colorado Rain reported St Paul 1.22 inches Dodge City 1.88 inches Northwest remains moderately cool Clear overall with depressions in the upper lake region and west of the Rocky mountains High pressure over the upper Missouri valley suggesting continued fair weather tonight and Thursday.
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la Crosse
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Iowa
Dakotas
Upper Lakes
Colorado
South Atlantic
Gulf
St. Paul
Dodge City
Upper Lake Region
Rocky Mountains
Missouri Valley
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