La Follette pushes German tariff inquiry in Senate
The June 4 Senate session featured La Follette's resolution demanding all German correspondence on the tariff statement. Smith of Rhode Island condemns Augsburg chamber praise while La Follette defends his actions and vows to press the cotton schedule vote amid tensions.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
la Follette
State Department
Germany
Smith
Augsburg Chamber of Commerce
Herburn
Ida
Foliette
Eom Siode Island
Aldrich
Rhode Island
Wisconsin
Flynn Books To Be Sold Tuesday
A notice announces that Flynn books will be sold to the public on Tuesday. The sale details are listed in the local notice.
Henry Legler of Florida Is Dead
Florida financier Henry Legler dies after a long illness. Legler, prominent in Orlando business circles, was noted for his civic work and philanthropy. He is survived by his wife and two children. Funeral plans are to be announced.
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Henry Legler
Florida
How I Train and Preserve Youthful Appearance
Tuesday program showcases lecture topics on health. Topics include How I train How I eat How I keep my face young How I care for hair eyes and teeth How I developed my physique How I keep nerves in order How I retain youthfulness and exercises for special ailments How to develop beautiful hands Chest and bust training for older people plus formation of the Hundred Year Club with advance ticketing for best seats.
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The
Hundred Year Club
Former Lacrosse Man Henry Legler Dies in Florida
Henry Legler 78 former La Crosse County resident and lumber and flouring businessman died in Tampa Florida after three paralysis attacks. He was state librarian Henry Legler of Madison Wisconsin. Survived by daughter Mrs Peter Newburg and three other children, funeral held in St Petersburg.
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Peter Newburg
Henry Legler
Tampa
Fla
la Crosse County
Bangor
Esaias Legler
John Legler
Lakeland
Cal
Madison
Wis
John T. Legler
New York City
South America
la Crosse
Wagner's Release Denied By Judge
Judge H C Stevens in Madison Wisconsin denies Frank T Wagner petition for habeas corpus stating perjury applies whether Stephenson is guilty or innocent. He claims Wagner cannot be released until crime proven. The ruling subjects appeal to the state supreme court.
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Madison
Wis
H. C. Stevens
Frank T. Wagner
Isaac Stephenson
U. S. Senate
Stephenson
Supreme Court
Orphans Enjoy City Ride and Park Outing
Thirty five automobiles carried nearly 200 orphans from St. Michael's St. Mary's and the Home for the Friendless on a city tour for about ninety minutes. They later gathered at Myrick park where they played relaxed and refreshments were served as a band played. The group planned to return home at sundown.
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St. Michael's
St. Mary's
Myrick Park
Striking Philadelphia Transit conductors may settle today
The Philadelphia Rapid Transit strike of conductors and motormen could end this afternoon after a 3 PM meeting between a striker committee and transit officials. Union men seek 25 cents more per hour while hours and conditions are expected to be settled. current wage scale is 22 cents per hour.
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Philadelphia
Philadelphia Rapid Transit
Manila Seismograph Records Severe Quake Early Morning
The seismograph at the local observatory in Manila logged a severe earthquake beginning at 2 46 and ending at 5 02 this morning. The quake was estimated to originate from 1500 to 82000 miles away.
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Manila
Plans Lockout In Union Claim Now Strike Breakers in Car Barns
A union dispute triggers talks as segments of the workforce in the car barns prepare for a lockout. Reported tension centers on union demands and management plans to curb strikes affecting operations.
Strike Breakers Target La Crosse City Railway
Union leaders claim La Crosse City Railway will discharge union men and replace them with strike breakers. Fifteen imported workers are in town with twelve named, six at Northwestern hotel and six at Bank House. Private detective Dunn aids the effort as labor representatives monitor movements. Mayor Sorensen says plans involve bunkhouse expansion, not a fortress, and Superintendent Shaw was unavailable for comment.
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la Crosse City
Unien
Northwestern
Hotel la Crosse
Bank
Sorensen
Milwaukee
O. A. Pehrson
L. Moltzahn
F. Hubbard
H. Minor
E. Bond
W. H. King
J. Austin
S.O. Ellis
E. Brugmann
Geo. Burke
W. Smith
Fred Williams
Shaw
W. W. Cargill
Rev. F H Truesdale Dies in Chicago
A Chicago dispatch reports the death of Rev. F H Truesdale presiding elder of the Madison district Methodist Episcopal church after a period of illness.
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Madison, Wis
Chicago
F. H. Truesdale
Madison
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Truesdale
Revered Rev. F. H. Truesdale Dies in Chicago
Rev. F. H. Truesdale, who died today in Chicago, was a well known and esteemed leader among Methodists in this city. He was an able member of the church organization and held a respected position among local faith communities.
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F. H. Truesdale
Chicago
Flynn to Answer Special Questions at Tuesday Lecture
The Tribune and Prof. Flynn health specialist will host a Tuesday evening lecture with a question box. La Crosse residents may mail or drop questions about health, diet, exercise, and wellbeing to The Tribune office by Monday night. Questions will be read and answered during the First M. B. Church event as time permits.
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Flynn
The
Tribune
Prof. Flynn
la Crosse
Sisters witness jail escape at St Marys school Sparta Wis
A St Marys school sister saw Jim Clairmont near the jail at 4 20 am and later Radley joined him. They vanished around a wood pile after two screws were removed from a cell jack, and a lever enabled lock picking with a razor strop wire key. Detectives Fielding and Sheriff Henry pursue after two men seen boarding an eastbound box car.
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Sparta
Wis
St. Mary’s School
Jim Clairmont
Radley
Fielding
St. Paul Pinkerton
Henry
Baker to Manage Hotel at Present
Mrs. Fred B. Smith widow of the Stoddard hotel proprietor says Calvin W. Baker will continue in management until further notice. She has not announced definite plans for the hotel property.
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Fred
B. Smith
Stoddard Hotel
Calvin W. Baker
Smith
Warships to Save Americans in Ceiba
Wireless dispatches from Puerto Cortez say Ceiba is under martial law and a revolutionary attack is feared. The American gunboat Paducah has been asked to call at Ceiba to protect foreign life and property.
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Washington, D. C
Puerto Cortez
State Department
Ceiba
Patrick Loses Appeal Over Death Sentence Commute
New York June 4 The appellate division denied Albert T Patrick's appeal for a new trial. Patrick, already serving life at Sing Sing for the murder of millionaire William Rice, claimed Governor Hughes violated his constitutional rights by commuting his death sentence to life imprisonment.
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New York
Albert T. Patrick
Sing Sing
Wm. Rice
Gov. Hughes
Patrick
Friends press for Higbee as sixth district judge
Desperate efforts to block E C Higbee of La Crosse succeeding the late Judge J J Fruit in the Sixth circuit are underway led by Bob Cowie of Whitehall Trempealeau County. Telegrams flood the governor as Trempealeau backs Higbee while Cowie seeks the district judgeship to pave the way for Twesme to become county judge.
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Madison, Wis
E. C. Highee
la Crosse
J. J. Fruit
Friends of
Judgsa
Bob’ Cowie
Whitehall
Trempealeau County
Higbee
Judge Cowie
Stephenson-Davidson
Davidson
Highbe
Ekern
Twesme
Cowie
Ben
Administrators Appointed In Smith Estate Probate
The will of Fred B. Smith was admitted to probate in county court today. Executors named are Mrs. F. B. Smith and Calvin W. Baker who were appointed by the court after the will was read. Bond of $10,000 each was provided. Estate valued at about 25 000 with all personal property involved.
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Fred B. Smith
D. P. Smith
F. B. Smith
Calvin W. Baker
Tatro Case at Eau Claire Trial Begins
The Kendalls tar and feather case of December 16, 1908, is being tried at the United States court in Eau Claire. Plaintiff William Tatro sues nineteen local Kendalls youths. E. C. Highee of La Crosse represents the plaintiff.
Illinois General Assembly adjourns after late day
Springfield June 4 The forty sixth general assembly completed work before midnight and agreed to adjourn. Formal entry of adjournment was made this afternoon in the journals of both houses.
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Illinois
Springfield
Ill
Forty-Sixth General Assembly
Thaw Loses Appeal on Jury Trial Sanity Issue
The Supreme Court declined Harry K. Thaw’s appeal from the ruling denying a jury trial on his sanity. Thaw remains confined in Mattewan.
Sherbie Becker Appointed U S Commissioner for 1915 Panama Exposition
A Panama cable reports Sher burn MM. Becker once Milwaukee mayor has been named general commissioner to the United States for the 1915 Panama Exposition. He will tour the country to obtain exhibits and appeal to Congress for an appropriation.
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New Orleans
Panama
Sherburn MM. Becker
Bay
Milwaukee
United States
Becker
United States Congress
Scribner Found Guilty in Oklahoma Murder Case
The jury in Ada Oklahoma on June 4 found Dan Scribner guilty of the murder of Marah Zeke Putman at Allen last January and sentenced him to death.
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Scribner
Ada
Okla
Dan Scribner
Marah
Zeke Putman
Allen
Morris Defends Ballot Secrecy In Senate Battle
Senator Thomas Morris of La Crosse led opposition to the Twelme bill which would destroy primary ballot secrecy by forcing designation of party tickets before voting. The measure failed amid heated debate with Hudnall and Stephenson allies arguing for it. Morris argued the secrecy protects employees from employer coercion and preserves the Australian ballot as the lesser evil.
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Madison, Wis
Thomas Morris
la Crosse
Hudnall
Stephenson
Page
Fairchild
Burke
Morris
Sanborn
Gaylord
Hasting
Martin
Second Primary Bill Advanced in Assembly
The Estabrook bill revising the primary election law for U S senators was engrossed. It provides a second primary at the general election if no candidate gains a majority in the first. If no candidate wins a majority in the second primary, no choice is deemed and the State legislature decides, not bound by primary results.
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Madison
Wis
Assembly
U. S
Weather and Water: Coolest at La Crosse. rivers rise
Weather notes show La Crosse at 56 and 84 as high with 0.26 inch rainfall. Forecasts call for generally fair, cooler conditions in Wisconsin and Minnesota, with Iowa cooling east. River forecast indicates a rise in the next 36 hours with water stages from Reed’s Landing to Prairie du Chien showing increases and one fall.
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Wisconsin
Minnesota
Iowa
Stee
Change
St Paul
Red Wing
Reed's Landing
J la Crosse
Prairie du Chien
Fallaa
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