Warning to La Crosse County Progressive Republicans
A La Crosse Wisconsin notice criticizes the Stephenson-Aldrich faction in the Republican Party. It urges progressives not to attend a June 4 1910 conference intended to influence the Milwaukee Republican convention and oppose Senator La Follette. The piece links the organizers to the Stephenson campaign and tariff revision supporters.
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la Crosse
Wis
Court House
City of la Crosse
Milwaukee
Taft
la Crosse County
Pinchot
Ballinger
la Follette
Fight Over Rail Bill in Conference Opens in Washington
In Washington on June 3 a conference committee faces sharp clashes between Senate and House rail bills. Key disputes include control of the commerce court and who selects its judges, with threats of nonapproval if positions are removed. The Overman amendment limits single judge suspension of state laws, requiring three federal judges for injunctive action.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
House
Aldrich
Mann
Commerce Court
Supreme Court
Interstate Commerce Commission
Overman
United States
United States Supreme Court
Greuit
Taft Defends Journalism at Ohio Graduation
President Taft told Ohio graduates that muckrakers and what he calls unscrupulous journalism will shape the future business, professional, and political world. He criticized some magazines for vicious unfounded attacks on truth and honesty and urged higher standards in the press.
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ADA. O
Taft
Ohio
Folk’s Boom Afloat After Launch in Missouri Democrat Rally
Former Missouri Governor Joseph W Folk gains momentum as his political support network opens with a rally in St Louis. A Champ Clark telegram pledges no presidential bid yet while Clark seeks Congress and speakership, sparking strong reaction. Folk targets tariff policy in speech.
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Louis
Joseph W. Folk
Missouri Democrat Ué
Champ Clark
Congress
Falk
Illinois legislative jackpot tied to half million fund
Six of Illinois General Assembly members were in St. Louis when Representative H J C Beckemeyer received 900 as his share of a legislative jackpot used to influence bills in the forties assemblies. The Sangamon county grand jury heard testimony from Beckemeyer and state officials about a half million dollar pool and about 150 lawmakers potentially tainted.
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Springfield
Ill
General Assembly
St. Louis
H. J. C. Beckemeyer
Charles A. White
Beckemeyer
Senator Holstlaw
Teddy Jr to wear modern cutaway for wedding
New York June 3 The eldest son of the former president will eschew the conventional frock coat for a fashionable long cutaway with wide braidings flaring tails and chic trimmings for his June 20 wedding. A white waistcoat and grey striped trousers complete the ensemble likely made by a Broadway firm.
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New York
United States
Teddy Jr
London
Fearful Chinese Uprising Threatens Foreigners in China
London dispatch reports missionary societies and trading houses in China warn that yesterday’s warning to Pekin legations by Chinese revolutionists signals a serious danger to foreigners. Experts fear a Boxer-style uprising could recur on a larger scale unless drastic action is taken soon.
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London
China
Pekin
Sensational Developments Hinted In Kohler Trial
Prosecution lawyers in the Kohler civil service trial in Cleveland promise sensational disclosures as testimony resumes. Mrs. James F. Matlock states Chief Kohler was intoxicated and used obscene language at a Chinese restaurant during a dinner in view of his wife.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Civil Service
Fred Kohler
James F. Matlock
Kohler
King George II Turns 45 as London Pauses
King George II reaches 45 years with public business suspended across London. The city marks the birthday as officials note the monarch’s age and public mood amid ceremonial observances doubtlessly planned.
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King George
London
Fourth of July Celebrations Planned at Onalaska College Grounds
The County Agricultural school and Onalaska unite for a July Fourth event on the Agricultural college grounds. Prof. Johnson directs the celebration and will cover any financial deficit. profits go to the College Athletic association. Expect two outside speakers, a baseball game, athletic events, and a band. The day also serves as a reunion for recent students.
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County Agricultural School
Onalaska
Agricultural College
Johnson
College Athletic Association
la Crosse
Rich Widow Flees to Black Mammie
Mrs. Corrinne Sims a 30 year old wealthy widow from Rollingford Mississippi who had been missing since April 27 and presumed dead was found today in a colored boarding house in Chicago by police. She said nervous prostration drove her to the lodging and she knew no one else in the city.
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Chicago
Corrinne Sims
Rollingford
Miss
Rosedrop Wins the Oaks Stakes at Epsom
Rosedrop won the Oaks Stakes at Epsom Downs on June 2 for nearly 230000 dollars. Evo lution owned by J. M. Asker finished second and Pernell owned by Reid Walker took third.
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Epsom Downs
England
Wm. Bass
Rosedrop
J. M. Asker
Evolution
Reid Walker
Pernell
Former Cleveland Woman Kills Ex Husbands on Move to Lisbon
Mrs Vera Prosser formerly of Cleveland is under arrest in Libby Montana for shooting and killing her divorced husband Reese Prosser on a Union Pacific train. Prosser, Seattle Winton car agent, was traveling home to meet his parents when shot. His body is en route to Lisbon Ohio.
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Seattle
Wash
Vera Prosser
Cleveland
Libby
Mont
Reese Prosser
Winton Motor Car Company
Union Pacific
Prosser
Lisbon
Thomas Prosser
Card and Prosser Coal Company
National and American League games postponed by rain in Philadelphia and St Louis
Multiple baseball leagues delayed by rain as Philadelphia Chicago? games and St Louis matchups including New York Cincinnati Brooklyn Pittsburgh are all postponed due to wet weather.
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National
Philadelphia
St. Louis
American
Boster
New York
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Pittsburg
Hale Machine Beaten in Maine Delegates Vote
Portland Maine June 3 evidences of revolt against Senator Hale machine shown in capture today by Asher C Hinds of 75 delegates to the first congressional Republican convention against 54 for Col Fred Hale son of Senator Hale E C Reynolds another candidate has eleven The total delegates to the convention is 308 and the friends of Hinds claim the Hale faction is already beaten.
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Portland
Maine
Hale
Asher C. Hinds
Col
Fred Hale
E. C. Reynolds
Hias
Friends of
Hinds
Could He Muzzle the Dogs of War
Diplomatic experts debate how Col Roosevelt might lead a world peace commission to be created by Congress. A Hague arbitration court proposal, backed by Secretary Knox, could expand the prize court, with governments yet to respond. Roosevelt’s acceptance is widely anticipated.
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Washington, D. C
Movement For World Peace
Col. Roosevelt
World Peace Commission
Congress
Knox
Arbitration Court of Justice
The
Hague
Col
Roosevelt
Taft Eyes Newell Dismissal in Army Corps Bill
A heated senate row looms as a House bill to raise Army Corps efficiency nears passage. The measure is seen as paving the way to remove F H Newell from the Reclamation Service. President would gain power to detail engineers to oversee government projects.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
Army Corps
F. H. Newell
Army
Funeral for ex Governor Mickey to be held in Osceola
The funeral of ex Governor John H. Mickey will be held Sunday afternoon at the M E Church in Osceola Nebraska. Many politicians from across the state are expected to attend according to today’s notice.
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Omaha
Neb
John H. Mickey
M. E
Osceola
Sharpen Swords in Rate Battle
Chicago braces for a rate battle as lenders and regulators clash over borrowing costs. Officials outline new measures to curb spikes while banks defend their pricing as households face higher loan payments and tighter credit.
Railroad fight grows as Taft visit planned for rate stance
Chicago reports a planned Taft visit to gauge White House attitude on rate issues. Railroads and shippers marshal plans across 19 cities. Western lines prepare defense rules, consider cutbacks and layoffs. Attorney General Wickersham signals possible legal action with new tariff filings. Senate calls for detailed rate impact report and 100 commodity samples. La Follette to speak tomorrow.
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Chicago
Taft
White House
Shippers
John E. Wilder
Shippers’ Convention
Interstate Commerce Commission
Eastern
Western Railroads
Interstate Commerce Body
Atchison
Topeka
Sante Fe
St. Paul
Wickersham
Washington, D. C
Central Freight Association
Ohio
River Territory
Western Freight Association
C. E. Fulton
Roosevelt Calls on Chamberlain in London Visit
June 3 in London Col. Roosevelt meets veteran politician Jos. Chamberlain and spends an hour in discussion during a visit to the Chamberlain offices.
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Teddy
Chamberlain
London
Col. Roosevelt
Jos. Chamberlain
Superior releases two players to meet salary cap
Waterloo Iowa reports that pitcher Clawson and third baseman Chase were released yesterday to the Superior Wisconsin club to bring the team within the salary limit.
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Superior
Waterloo
Iowa
Clawson
Chase
Wis
Would Effect La Crosse Raises Rates Before July Fifth
A notice states that most routes north of Potomac and Ohio rivers and west to the Missouri River will raise commodity rates before July 5. The move affects regional transport and pricing strategies across several corridors.
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la Crosse
Potomac
Ohio Rivers
Missouri River
Postal Savings Bank Bill Seen Likely to Pass
The article notes all regular Republicans favored the postal savings bank bill as reported from the Republican caucus, suggesting passage is as certain as can be predicted in these rebellious days.
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Washington, D. C
Postal Savings Bank
Old Government Vessel Sunk in Orient Service
The transport Indianapolis, a long serving government steam lighter built in China, 112 feet long with 150 tons, sank yesterday. Her crew of about ten men operated between Manila and other island points in the orient.
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Manila
Indianapolis
Orient
China
Illinois coal crisis urged to avert field clash
Gov. Deneen was appealed to by the Illinois coal operators association to intervene and prevent a clash in the coal fields seen as likely after striking miners called out engineers and pump men at the mines.
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Chicago
Deneen
Illinois Coal Operators Association
Will Roads Be Own Judges Beaten Today
A terse headline notes roads facing a decision by themselves. The brief item reports on a local dispute where road maintenance or ownership is in question and a ruling or outcome is expected today.
Attempted Bar to Railroad Fees Defeated in Senate Vote
During a debate on the railroad bill, Vice President Sherman transferred the measure from the committee of the whole to the Senate amid objections by La Follette. An amendment barring railroad officials from serving as commerce court judges failed 29 to 32, and Beveridge’s gift prohibition amendment was rejected without division.
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Washington, D. C
Elkins
la Follette
Sherman
Committee of the Whole
Senate
Jones
Republican
Washington
Commerce Court
Beveridge
Rioting in Nanking Fears Spread Across Yangtze
In Nanking today conditions are ominous with fear of a broader Yangtze outbreak. Placards incite destruction of foreign life and property while warships from four powers lie in the harbor ready to land sailors. The New Orleans of the American Asiatic squadron sits with German Japanese and British ships as mobs threaten consulates.
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Nanking
China
Yangtse
New Orleans
No Wonder These Albanians Revolt
A Turkish soldier named Affahanged himself in his prison cell in Uskub awaiting punishment for refusing to take part in executing his own father, Affa Bey, an Albanian magnate who supported the revolution.
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Vienna
Uskub
Affa
Affa Bey
Harrisburg Selected for Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Meet
Harrisburg, Pa was chosen by the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers convention as the site for the next gathering. Chicago and Cleveland also competed for the meeting.
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Detroit
Mich
Harrisburg
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Chicago
Cleveland
Weather and Water Brief La Crosse Forecast
Coldest in La Crosse at 40 and 62 at warmest with 4 mph wind. Forecast to 7 p.m. Saturday calls for fair conditions with little temperature change in La Crosse. Wisconsin Minnesota frost in lowlands tonight while Iowa sees showers tonight or Saturday. River level expected to fall slightly over the next 36 hours.
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Wisconsin
Minnesota
Iowa
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