North Side Aldermen Face Backlash Over Streetcar Loop Plan
Residents of Grand Crossing oppose the proposed streetcar franchise over a narrow George street loop. Aldermen vow to represent constituents and seek a loop acceptable to the north side, citing limited space and demand for a fair proposition in the franchise.
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Grand Crossing
George Street
Hayes
Loomis Street
Sill
Sill and
George Streets
Livingston
Gohres
Patrick Boyle
B. H. Valentine
the Tribune
Alderman Valentine
South Side
North Side
Schulze
Grover
Jojade
Girl refuses to return to troubled Grantsburg home
15-year-old Annie Sirlie faces an unresolved case as local authorities struggle with custody. The girl, aided by Humane Officer Berry, insists on jail rather than returning to her father John Gernes and his farm near Grantsburg. Court lacks authority to act and Burnett county officials may pursue the matter.
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Annie Sirlie
Brindley
Miss Sirlie
John Gernes
Grantsburg
Brunette County
Louise Gernes
la Crosse
McDonald
Gernes
Berry
Burnett County
Legal Trick May Cost Him His All
Judge Fruit will hear the case of William J. Hoyes against Will Davis over a $1,500 loan from more than ten years ago. The dispute asks if bankruptcy extinguished the note or if payment is due from the Davis estate division this year. Davis previously discharged debts in bankruptcy. Hoyes argues the loan survives. Quiet in court today. no trials expected this week.
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Judge Fruit Will
William J. Hoyes
Will Davis
Davis
Hodges
Fay Lewis Brothers’ Company
Cameron Hotel
Official's Fine Drags Pennsylvanian Graft Into Light
J R Boyer chief clerk in the motive power department admitted taking money from coal companies. He received unsigned letters and payments totaling $15 000 from one firm and $18 000 from another. Coal suppliers paid $46 000 in three years while his salary was $25 000 annually. He claimed no solicitation and said superiors were unaware and he did not favor any company.
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Boyer
Packers object to ten legislation and inspection costs
Thomas S. Wilson of the Chicago packers sought a House Agriculture Committee visit to plants, supporting extended inspection and sanitary regulation yet opposing packers paying fees and dating meats. He clashed with Neill over a hog slipping incident. Wilson denied reprocessing claims and urged keeping control with packers, not external experts.
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Scripps-McRae
Washington
Thomas S. Wilson
Chicago Packers
House Committee On Agriculture
Neill-Reynolds
Secretary of Agriculture
Wilson
Neill
Judgment Against Plantation Company Hit By New Orleans Firm
A judge this morning rendered judgment for A. Baldwin Company of New Orleans for 933.66 for unpaid supplies to the Mexican plantation company. Sheriff attached plantation furniture this afternoon. Plantation manager H. E. Horne calls the judgment inconsequential and says it will not affect prospects. No warrant for arrest confirmed.
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Fruit
A. Baldwin Company
New Orleans
Board of Trade honors 25 years service of secretary Robert Calvert
The Board of Trade presented former secretary Robert Calvert with a silver loving cup in recognition of 25 years of faithful service. An address by the committee followed by Calvert’s appreciative response accompanied by resolutions. He was voted a member for life and a parade march notice was issued for the U C T parade Friday.
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Board of Trade
Robert Calvert
Calvert
Board
For Life
No Immunity for Pres. Cassatt Over Hearing Subpoena
Philadelphia June 6 The Interstate Commerce Commission refuses to subpoena President Cassatt of the Pennsylvania Railroad before the hearing time, denying him immunity from the process.
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Scripps-McRae Dispatch
Philadelphia
Cassatt
Pennsylvania Road
Interstate Commerce Commission
Case Against O S Sisson Remains UnDecided
A court martial committee at the posts continues to review charges against O S Sisson of the G A R. Hearing has concluded but no decision date is set. Committee members are IH J Beckwith A S Noble and Daniel Spencer.
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O. S. Sisson
IH. J. Beckwith
A. S. Noble
Daniel Spencer
Roosevelts Attend Commencement At National Cathedral
President and Mrs. Roosevelt attended the National Cathedral School for Girls commencement in the suburbs where daughter Ethel is a student.
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Scripps-McRae Dispatch
Washington
Roosevelt
National Cathedral School For
Ethel
Richards Hears Lavelle Case In Spartan Court
In circuit court Major Richards of Sparta heard arguments in the Lavelle dispute between Mary and James Lavelle over an $8 000 farm estate. The father Peter died in 1869 leaving five children and the farm to be divided. Mary seeks two fifths while James claims three fifths. Representation includes C L Baldwin Wigbee Higbee La Crosse Bowler Bowler and P Cleary Elroy.
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Lavelle
Major Richards
Sparta
Judge Fruit
Glendale
Mary Lavelle
James Lavelle
Mary
James
C. L. Baldwin
la Crosse
Wigbee and
Higbee
Bowler and Bowler
P. Cleary
Elroy
Tribune Printing Contract Awarded for La Crosse County
The Tribune was awarded the county printing contract and remains official city and county paper. Two bids were considered. the accepted bid covered publication in multiple papers for 60 cents per folio. The Leader-Press-Chronicle combination and A A Liesenfelt received related job printing and binding payments of $227.52 and $169.50 respectively.
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the Tribune
la Crosse
Tribune
Bangor Independent
Onalaska Record
West Salem Non-pariel- Journal
Leader-Press-Chronicle
A. A. Liesenfelt
Nic Haerter
RAGING AUTO HITS THREE HURTING ONE IN RACE
The Herkomer automobile race from Frankfort to Vienna began today with Prince Henry in twentieth place. Percy P. Pierce of Buffalo is the sole American entrant. A crash near Nuremberg injures Herr Werle of the committee, fracturing his skull and breaking a breast bone.
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Frankfort
Herkomer
Vienna
Prince Henry
Percy P. Pierce
Buffalo
Friederich van Desleber
Nuremberg
Herr Werle
Harvard president declares no resignation planned
Boston dispatch reports Harvard University President Charles W. Eliot stating he has no intention of resigning despite ongoing Harvard foot scandal concerns. He emphasized commitment to his duties and urged continuation of leadership amid campus turmoil.
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Scripps-McRae
Bostgn
Eliot
Harvard
Babcock to Testify Before New York Grand Jury
Representative Babcock, former Republican congressional committee chairman, will testify before the New York grand jury probing insurance campaign contributions, though he has not been subpoenaed.
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Washington
Babcock
Republican Congressional Committee
New York Grand Jury
Delegates Arrive Tomorrow for Travelers Convention
The local committee expects state officers and many delegates to meet in the city tomorrow evening. Opening session will start Friday morning in the court room with headquarters at the Stoddard hotel.
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Travelers
Grand Council
Stoddard
Married at Saint Josephs Cathedral Today
Miss Sadie Lonerdan and Michael Donahue wed this morning at St. Josephs Cathedral with Rev. G Sluyter officiating. Edward Lonerdan, brother of the bride, served as groomsman and Miss Mary Williams was bridesmaid. The couple, from Lindon and the south side respectively, left for an extended visit in the west.
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Sadie Lonerdan
Michael Donahue
St. Joseph’s Cathedral
Rev. G. Sluyter
Edward Lonerdan
Mary Williams
Mr. Donahue
Lindon
Miss Lonerdan
South Side
Nebraska Wheat and Oats Ravaged by Drought
In Lincoln on June 6 the long drought and hot winds severely damaged winter and spring wheat. Nebraska oats are reported as a total loss in many counties.
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Lincoln
Nebraska
Junior Prom Planned for June 22 at Germania Hall
The La Crosse high school's junior class with the faculty's help schedules the annual Junior Prom on June 22 at Germania hall on the eve of Commencement day. Kreutz's orchestra will supply the music, and all committees are appointed.
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la Crosse High School
Germania Hall
Kreutz
Detective Goady Shows Rare Book From 1854 Store
Detective John Coady of La Crosse presented a well preserved account book kept by Deacon S. T. Smith, the city’s first merchant, recording early citizen dealings in 1854 and 1855. The volume lists names of many of La Crosse’s early customers, most of whom have since died.
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John Coady
S. T. Smith
la Crosse
State Department Silent On Plots Of Assassination
The State Department refuses information on alleged plots to assassinate King Victor Emmanuel of Italy and other sovereigns, said to emanate from Patterson New Jersey. The matter is deemed delicate amid a series of mysterious deportations.
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Scripps-McRae
Washington
State Department
Victor Emmanuel
Italy
Patterson
N. J
Buried at Onalaska for John Severson
The body of John Severson who died at Eau Claire was brought to Onalaska last night and buried today at Stevenstown after funeral services. A former resident of Holland, he died of paralysis. Undertaker Swarthout conducted the funeral arrangements.
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John Severson
Eau Claire
Onalaska
Stevenstown
Holland
Swarthout
Summer YMCA River Camp Opens June 15
The Y M C A summer camp up river will open on June 15 for the season and run until September 15.
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Up River
Murdered boy dies shielding girls from insult
Louisville report says 16 year old John G. Shall was fatally stabbed through the heart while protecting two young girls from insults. The alleged attacker is named William Woolford. Shall reportedly protested Woolford’s profane language before the fatal wound.
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Scripps-McRae
Louisville
John G. Shall
William Woolford
Shall
Woolford
Lightning Strikes Six Children on Gate in Burnett County
Six children of N A Crawford, Burnett County, were sitting on a farm gate when lightning struck. All but one were rendered unconscious. the others regained consciousness.
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Scripps-McRae
Fort Worth
N.A. Crawford
Burnett County
Stuart Nominated for Governor by Pennsylvania Republicans
Harrisburg June 6 The Republican state convention nominated Edwin S. Stuart for governor signaling a break from boss rule practices in the platform.
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Stuart
Reformer
Pennsylvania
Scripps-McRae Dispatch
Harrisburg
Edwin S. Stuart
Postpone Consideration of Anti-Injunction Bill to December
House Judiciary Committee postponed further consideration of the anti-injunction bill until December, despite protests from the American Federation of Labor.
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Scripps-McRae Dispatch
Washington
House Committee On Judiciary
American Federation of Labor
Douma Passes the Land Bill on First Reading
The Douma on June 6 passed the land bill on its first reading, reported by Scripps-McRae Dispatéfil. The measure moves to further debate and committee review as part of land reform discussions.
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Douma
Scripps-McRae Dispatéfil
ST. Petersburg
LIFTED BOY BY HEELS AND GRABBED HEAD ON THE WALK
Frank J. Hanifl, a north side resident, appeared in county court and paid $5 and costs plus $16.40 for maltreating a small boy after a dispute sparked by liquor. Testimony described Hanifl boxing the boy’s ears, the boy thrown to the ground or lifted by the heels. the injuries were not serious and the judge gave a light sentence due to Hanifl’s generally good reputation.
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Frank J. Hanifl
Brindley
Haniff
Hanifl
Oliver Taylor
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Gover Thut
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J. R. Boyer
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Coal Companise
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Mierican Office
Judgement Against Plantation Co
Ama
Roosevelts
Richards
Tribune Gets CO. Printing
Detective Goady
Frank Hanifl
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