Racing magnates seek next president of trotting world in Danville
R T Wilson of Wilson and Robertson heads to Danville Kentucky to pick the next sire of Gambetta Wilkes after The President's death. The plan centers on securing sons of Gambetta Wilkes, famed stallion behind La Crosse and Wilkesceps, with Cecil Brothers stable holding back on offers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. T. Wilson
Wilson & Robertson
America
President
Wilson
C. M
St. P
Danville
Gambetta Wilkes
Wilkesceps
la Crosse
Wisconsin Senate defeats Husting two cent fare bill
In Madison on June 13 the senate rejected the Husting two cent fare bill for railroads by a 1 to 6 vote after a lengthy debate. Senator Hastings led a lengthy argument for the measure while Senator Hudnall defended the railroad commission. Vote names included Burns Hazelwood Hastings Morris Pearson and Rummel. A Metropolitan Life Insurance petition sought a refund of 11803 dollars paid under the now unconstitutional law.
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Madison
Wis
Senate
Hasting
Rate Commission
Hudnall
Superior
Railroad Commission
Hughes
Burns, Hazelwood
Morris
Pearson and
Rummel
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
Baldwin Dies in Cell After Arrowsmith Killings
Thomas Baldwin of Colfax, 58, found dead in Bloomington county jail cell. He had killed four people at Arrowsmith on February 28 and, distraught, was to be tried in September after witnesses including Mrs. Fincan Elsenberg, her daughter Cora, and Thomas Kennedy and his wife testified in an assault case involving the girl.
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Bloomington
Ill
Thomas Baldwin
Colfax
Arrowsmith
Baldwin
Fincan Elsenberg
Cora
Thomas Kennedy
Closing Arguments Begin in Schmitz Trial
In San Francisco June 13 the defense closed its case with arguments before about three thousand spectators. Campbell said the French restaurant keepers had failed to testify as threatened.
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Schmitz
San Francisco
Cal
Campbell
Shoes Stolen in La Crosse Bankruptcy Case
In Madison, Judge Sanborn heard arguments in a contempt case against Louis Gilbertson over a $4,000 turnover to Trustee Van Auken. Gilbertson’s lawyers claim goods missing from his store may have been stolen after hours by unknowns with access to the premises, a point raised during the proceeding. Decision expected in about ten days.
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Madison
Wis
la Crosse
Louis Gilbertson
van Auken
Sanborn
Gilbertson
E. C. Higbee
James Thompson
C. H. Schweizer
F. H. Hartwell
The Mikado Stops Jap War Talk
Tokio reporters were summoned by the home department and ordered not to publish inflammatory material on American Pacific coast trouble as of June 13.
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Tokio
Home Department
Van Steenwyk site chosen for new Y M C A building
The Y M C A trustees select the northwest corner of Main and Seventh as the site for a new building to cost about 160000 dollars. An announcement is expected at tomorrow's board meeting, with further details on the deal and the building campaign. The board postponement shifts scheduling for the reorganization and committee appointments to tomorrow afternoon.
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van Steenwyk
Main
Seventh Streets
Association
Ambassadors Aoki and Root Hold Quiet Coast Talks
In Washington on June 13 Ambassador Aoki and Secretary Root met for thirty minutes to discuss the coast trouble. Both declined to make statements after the conference.
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Washington, D.C
Aoki
Root
Union of Prophets Proposed in Iowa Weather Row
John C. Busby of Independence advocates a union of soothsayers with an eight hour day and overtime pay, affiliating with the American Federation of Labor. He argues weather forecasts should predict future months beyond meteorology and criticizes the weather bureau as data driven.
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Waterloo
Jeremiahs
Iowa
John C. Busby
Independence
Busby
Actie
Prophets
American Federation of Labor
Prophet Busby
Weather Bureau
Assembly Passes Education Bills In Wisconsin Legislature
The assembly appropriated 95000 for improvements on River Falls Oshkosh and Superior normal schools advanced 20000 for a correspondence school at the University of Wisconsin and passed a bill to reduce Milwaukee county board representation to one member from each of sixteen assembly districts Bancroft saved a bill to pension militia members injured in ranks from death.
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Madison
Wis
Assembly
River Falls
Oshkosh
Superior
University of Wisconsin
Milwaukee County Board
Bancroft
Local Man Ends Life After Refusing Doctors
Joseph Springer, 35, of Wilmerding and Westinghouse Air Brake, shot himself to spite doctors. He had complained about high fees and avoided medical help despite poor health, and was taken to McKeesport Hospital where doctors say he will die.
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Pittsburg
Joseph Springer
Westinghouse Air Brake Company
Wilmerding
Springer
McKeesport Hospital
Duel Ends Tragic. Lieut Wernick Kills Soril
In Austria on June 13 Lieut Wernick fatally struck Lieut Soril during a duel. The sword wound to the chest ends Soril's life as authorities review the incident.
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Trent
Austria
Wernick
Soril
Steam Up Potomac Steamer Dolphin Reaches Indianhead
Metcalf and party steamed up the Potomac aboard the Dolphin passing Indianhead Maryland at 9 this morning.
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Potomac
Washington, D. C
Metcalf
Indianhead
Taft Delivers Commencement Address at Minnesota
Taft arrived in Minneapolis to deliver the University of Minnesota commencement address. The visit marked a notable presidential appearance in Minnesota on a June morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis, Minn
University of Minnesota
La Crosse Business Men Join Rushford Celebration Train
A large La Crosse delegation traveled by special train to Rushford for the Business Men's league celebration. The entourage included manufacturers, jobbers, and many wives and daughters, with badges bearing La Crosse to showcase goodwill between the cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Crosse
Business Men’s League of
Rushford
Sharp
Milwaukee
Rushford and
Orchard accuses state official in dramatic Idaho trial
In Boise on June 13 the Haywood trial features Orchard accusing former Colorado lieutenant governor Coates of conspiring to kidnap August Paulson's children for a $50,000 ransom. Coates denies the charge as the defense exposes a dramatic coup just before adjournment with a dramatic courtroom identification.
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Boise
Idaho
Haywood
Orchard
Coates
Colorado
August Paulson
Hercules
Richardson
State of
La Crosse Normal Bill Moves in Assembly
The La Crosse Normal school bill advances from the assembly education committee and will soon appear on the calendar for passage. A separate measure would grant Governor Taylor a $2,500 annual pension while he resides at the Gishbet home. A rural reference library bill faced opposition, and efforts to limit legislative sessions and standardize texts were defeated.
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Madison
Wis
la Crosse Normal School
Assembly
Assembly Committee On Education
Committee On Claims
William R. Taylor
Gishbet Home
Bancroft
Legislative
Stout
McGregor
Committee On
State Departments
Roethe
Ingram
Ainsworth
Umbrella Trust in Philadelphia Faces Grand Jury Indictments
In Philadelphia on June 13 the grand jury considered indictments against officers of The National Umbrella Frame Company and related firms. The alleged umbrella trade restraint could bring fines up to 5000 dollars and prison terms of up to five years for members if convicted.
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Philadelphia
Comany
J. Whitaker Thompson
Umbrella Trust
Stock yards workers agree to compromise in wage dispute
Business agents of the stock yards teamsters union say they will meet the packers halfway for a four cent per hour raise, accepting two cents instead. The agreement could avert a strike planned for early next week if no settlement is reached.
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Chicago
Ill
Stock Yards Teamsters’ Union
Tate to reveal details of Peoria school board robbery
Eddie Tate claims a gubernatorial pardon if he confesses to a school board safe robbery and implicates prominent Peorians who allegedly conspired to destroy evidence against School Superintendent Daugherty. he plans to testify before the grand jury.
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Peoria, Ill
Eddie Tate
School Board
Tate
Utermoehl Elected Vice President of Wisconsin Eagles
John Utermoehl of La Crosse was chosen vice-president of the Wisconsin state aerie of the order of Eagles at the convention in Oshkosh. The gathering took place June 13 with representatives from multiple locales.
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Oshkosh
Wis
John Utermoehl
la Crosse
Wisconsin State Aerie of the Order of Eagles
Kaufmann Murder Trial Reopens Defense Cites Diabetes
In Flandreau South Dakota on June 13 the Kaufmann murder trial resumed with the defense saying no further evidence would be offered except in rebuttal. Attorney Aiken for Mrs. Kaufmann opened and argued that the marks on the Poireis girl were caused by diabetes.
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Flandreau
S. D
Kaufmann
Aiken
Thill and Lapitz Property Transfers to Plumbing Company
The Thill and Lapitz property was transferred today to the Thill and Lapitz Plumbing Company with no consideration named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thill & Lapitz
Thill & Lapitz Plumbing Company
Explosion Kills Royal Navy Officer on Submarine
Portsmout h report states Lieut Hart of the British navy died and three seamen were injured when gasoline exploded on a submarine boat today. The incident occurred in Portsmouth England during routine operations.
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Portsmouth
England
Lieut
Hart
Splendid Time at Rushford Woodmen Celebration
The Rushford Woodmen event draws a large crowd with over 100 La Crosse visitors enjoying a festive afternoon. Businessmen report a splendid success as town hosts entertainments proceed without a hitch.
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Rushford
Rushford Woodmen
la Crosse
Rushford Welcomes La Crosse Excursionists at Woodmen Celebration
A large crowd greets visitors from La Crosse as a special train arrives at Rushford Minnesota for the Woodmen celebration. Mayor Fred Olson welcomes the party with a formal address after a brass band procession and reception organized by local officials.
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Rushford
Minn
la Crosse
W. Webster
J. H. Peasley
K. Kjos
George Kirkpatrick
M. Johnson
S. Olson
G. W. Rockwell
Carl Alm
Thomas Ferguson
Fred Olson
Obituary: Detlef Reimers Dies After Yearlong Illness
Detlef Reimers a longtime La Crosse packing house operator died this morning at 11 after a year of illness. Born in Kiel Germany in 1851 he came to the United States about 30 years ago settling in La Crosse. He built the Mormon Coulee road packing plant seven years ago and leaves a widow a daughter Miss S Reimers a son Mr Fred Reimers and a sister Mrs John Baenziger. Funeral Saturday at 2 30 from his home Rev Gamm officiating with Oak Grove cemetery burial.
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Detlef Reimers
la Crosse
Lutheran Hospital
Keil
Germany
Otto Kiene
Rev
Gamm
Oak Grove Cemetery
Rubber Mill Strike Hits La Crosse Workers
A dozen La Crosse Rubber Mills employees on Indian Hill walked out this morning seeking a piecework raise from 5 to 8 cents. Manager Andrus called the demand unreasonable and indicated new workers may be hired to fill striking positions. Cy Snyder returned at noon from Madison on business.
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la Crosse Rubber Mills Company
Indian Hill
Andrus
Cy Snyder
Madison
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J. E. Thompson
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