La Follette Boom Organized At Plankinton House
Milwaukee Wisconsin June 1 The La Follette boom was officially launched at a Plankinton House meeting A committee was appointed to confer with state leaders Its members include W J McElroy A C Backus F C Lorenz J H Puelicher David Harlow and John Harvey About two hundred attended with many from other cities The committee is authorized to seek cooperation of Republicans in other states Prosecuting Attorney F E McGovern spoke outlining the candidacy basis and his record and current position
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Milwaukee
Wis
Plankinton
F. E. McGovern
la Follette
Esch to Speak at Woodmen Memorial Day Service
La Crosse Woodmen camps observe Memorial Day with a 1 30 procession from Woodman hall at Main and Fourth to Oak Grove cemetery. Congressman Esch will be principal speaker with services for each cemetery and graves decorated by a decorating committee.
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la Crosse
la Crose
Woodman Hall
Main
Fourth Streets
Oak Grove Cemetery
Congressman Esch
Catholic
Oak Grove
Runaway at Funeral Injures Two in Homer Wisconsin
At a funeral in Homer Wisconsin O B Monahan's team became unmanageable. A man was thrown from the buggy and bruised with a broken collar bone. His sister, fearing a similar fate, jumped and sustained severe internal injuries that may prove fatal. A physician was summoned and care continues.
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Homer
Wis
Caroline Sampson
O. B. Monahan
Strike Threat Looms Near Chicago Over Ward Dispute
A dispute between associated building trades and the carpenters union after a Montgomery Ward & Co strike risks triggering a broader building trades strike affecting about fifteen thousand workers, following the Montgomery Ward action that helped spark the great teamsters strike.
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Chicago
Associated Building Trades
The
Carpenters Union
Montgomery Ward & Co
Teamsters
Councilmen Inspect City Tour Then Visit High School Exhibit
The street and alleys committee of the common council toured the city for inspection material and visited the High school building to view the art exhibit. Participants included Mayor Andersen Fred Goddard City Engineer Woods Street Commissioner Falk and Gus Keller.
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Common Council
Andersen
Fred Goddard
Woods
Falk
Gus Keller
Haywood Ill Delays Trial in Boise Proceedings
Haywood suffered neuralgia of the head and doctors gave morphine to ease the pain. The trial was postponed until this afternoon and a continuance may be granted if he cannot appear, extending to Monday.
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Boise
Idaho
No Morality If Religion Is Gone Discussed This Morning
Eastern synod of the Norwegian Lutheran church focuses on Christian education as a moral foundation. Delegates admitted include Martin Hanson and O E Engelbretsen with advisers from Frenchville and Hardie Creek. leaders urge unity among church bodies and education for children.
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Eastern Synod
Norwegian Lutheran Church
J. A. O. Stub
George Washington
Daniel Webster
Rice
Massachusetts
T. M. Gimmestad
Gale College
Galesville
CC. K. Preus
Lutheran College
Decorah
Rev. Biedeson
Deerfield
Martin Hanson
Pigeon Creek
O. E. Engelbretsen
Orfordville
Wis
G. Myrland
Wood Co
M. Nelson
Ferryville
H. G. Stub
St. Paul
Stoughton
H. Halverson
Westby
Rebels Clash With Chinese Regulars In Amoy Swatow Area
Hong Kong reports 50 000 armed rebels in revolt with daily additions. Clashes occurred between Amoy Swatow area and several hundred casualties mostly rebels. Government says foreigners safe though precautions are heightened with Consul Paddock and Admiral Dayton alerted.
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Amoy
Here
Swatow
Washington, D. C
Hong Kong
Nanngan
Consul Paddock
Department
Admiral Dayton
Asiatic Station
Old Man Accused of Robbing Sister in Indianapolis Bonds
H O Hoehn a 70 year old man was arrested in Wheeling WV charged with robbing his sister of 50000 in money and bonds. He had 9800 in cash and all bonds in hand. sister kept 11000 cash and 40000 in secure ties in Fletcher National Bank vault. A telegram from Cincinnati bankers aroused suspicion after bonds were offered for sale.
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Wheeling
W. Va
H. O. Hoehn
Indianapolis
Fletcher National Bank
Appellate Court Rules Civil Courts Lack Power to Block Church Union
The appellate court in Springfield Illinois ruled that civil courts cannot enjoin the union of the Presbyterian and Cumberland Presbyterian churches. Cumberland members had sued to stop the General Assembly from completing the union, but the court held that articles of faith are for ecclesiastical authorities to decide.
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Springfield
Ill
Presbyterian
Cumberland Presbyterian Churches
Cumberland Church
General Assembly
Quinn Released After First Champs Trip
Right fielder Quinn was released at noon today after the team returned home from its first trip out of the champions. Pitcher Hastings was sent home to rest his arm following issues during the Oshkosh sessions.
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Champs
Quinn
Hastings
Man Chokes to Death at Wisconsin Dinner
Kenosha reported Louis Dillas aged 55 died after laughing during dinner causing a piece of meat to lodge in his windpipe. He collapsed and died en route to hospital. Authorities described it as a tragic accidental choking incident.
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Kenosha, Wis
Louis Dillas
T. T. Brakken Returns Home After City Visit
Harmony resident T. T. Brakken has returned home following a visit with friends in the city.
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T. T. Brakken
Harmony
Breweries Expelled From American Federation of Labor
Washington report states the Brewery Workers union with 400 locals was expelled by President Gompers after a referendum showed members ignored the federation’s order to relinquish control of firemen and hostlers. Officials in Minneapolis warned expulsion if concessions were not made by June 1 as factions debate craft versus industrial unionism. Drastic measures were discussed but not adopted.
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Washington, D.C
Brewery Workers’ Union
American Federation
Gompers
National Association
Minnneapolis
Moll Talks on the League and Pennant Plans
Madison leads attendance by at least 25 percent, with clubs drawing large crowds on weekdays. Chas F Moll of the Wisconsin State League proposes a six game fall series between pennant winners of the Wisconsin State and Three I leagues, two games in each winning city and two in Milwaukee. He urges cross league play as strong sport for fans.
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Chas. F. Moll
Milwaukee
Moll
la Crosse
Rdn. Holland
Madison
Mr. Moll
Cochem
Wil
Dunn
Fond du Lac
Dolan
Sweeney
Gompers Expels La Crosse Brewers Union Members
The decision by President Gompers of the American Federation of Labor today strips 130 La Crosse brewery workers of their union credentials. He has expelled 490 local unions nationwide, including the La Crosse local, for not obeying Minneapolis meeting instructions to cede teamsters engineers and firemen under its jurisdiction by June. Local officers and Trades and Labor Council secretary Louis Weigel say the local may become independent of the national union. The Trades and Labor council may revoke the local credentials.
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Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Brewers’ Union
la Crosse
National
Minneapolis
Brewery Workers of North
Louis Weigel
Trades and Labor Council
Theocal Union
Twin City Missionists to Visit for Work Review
Messrs Ivy and Stanton of the City Mission depart Monday to inspect mission work in the Twin cities. No meetings next week due to the trip. Tomorrow night Mr Ivy speaks on Christ Before Pilate Today and he will address the inmates of the poor farm in the afternoon.
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Ivy and
Stanton
City Mission
Twin Cities
Mr. Ivy
Christ
Pilate
Mrs. Catherine Eichen Dies in Rushford at 66
Mrs. Catherine Eichen of Rushford Minnesota died this morning at St Francis hospital after a six week illness. She was 66 years old and a longtime resident of Rushford.
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Catherine Eichen
Rushford
Minn
St. Francis Hospital
Rushiford
Becomes a Burglar Peter Stein Freed After Reprimand
Peter Stein a 12 year old from the north side was held at the city police station for suspected burglary. Chief Byrne released him after a severe reprimand and warning of future consequences. Detective Taylor had arrested him, and he confessed to several candy store thefts in the past week and a half.
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Peter Stein
Byrne
North Side
Taylor
Stein
City Clerk vows to arrest three election inspectors
City Clerk Joseph M Sieger says he will swear out warrants for P C Casberg Alderman William Grover and W J Lowry election inspectors in the Tenth ward charging them with wilfully destroying ballots after the April 2 count. The move follows contest actions by Frank W Collier Samuel Guertin and William P Roellig alleging false returns citywide. Sieger says the only false returns were from the Tenth ward and ballots were burned contrary to law.
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Joseph M. Sieger
Mr. Sieger
P. C. Casberg
William Grover
W. J. Lowry
George Falk
Joseph F. Bart
Frank W. Collier
Samuel Guertin
William P. Roellig
Sieger
Guertin
Collier
Oil Trust Hit Hard in Texas Antitrust Case
Waters-Pierce Oil Company was fined 1,623,000 dollars and its Texas business permits canceled after a jury verdict against the firm for violations of the anti-trust law. The ruling in Austin followed a state lawsuit to oust the company from operating in the state.
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Austin
Tex
Waters-Pierce Oil Company
Snow Flurries Reported in Chicago Morning
Snow flurries occurred in Chicago this morning. The brief weather note confirms a cold start to the day with wisps of snow seen across parts of the city.
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Chicago
Japanese Question Clouding U S Japan Relations in 1911 Era
Washington reports say the Japanese issue defies simple settlement as immigration, school segregation, and border entry clash with the 1911 treaty. Ambassador Aoki tours the Pacific coast to assess treatment of Nipponese and labor union friction.
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J. C. Welliver
Washington, D. C
America
State Department
Administration
Japan
Congress
United States
Canal Zone
San Francisco
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Haywood
Synod of the
Norwegian Evangelical Lutheran Church of America
M. F. Wiese
Evangelical Lutheran Church
Dunning
Burns Valley
H. C. Smeby
Viroqua
J. O. Tweton
Grantsburg
H. E. Olson
H. M. Olson
J. A. Molstadt
N. Magelssen
Lee
Synod
Lutheran Normal School
Sioux Falls
S. D
Ingersoll
C. K. Preus
C. S. Everson
Brooklyn
N. Y
A. Bredesen
P. A. Widvey
Washington
Lacrosse Brewery
Wisconsin
National Federation
Federation
Ity
Twin City
Peter ‘Stein
Will
Ewan
Sieger. Collier
Iss
OIL Trust
Texas
Bureau of Immigration
Hawaii
Aoki
Pacific
Nippon
Pacific Coast
Tokio
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