Administration bill to abolish tax board crushed in Assembly
The administration backed bill to abolish the tax commission was killed 19 to 42 after a two hour debate in the Wisconsin Assembly. A reconsideration motion failed as votes shifted, with Nordman amendment parallels to the water power bill and charges about outside influence on the measure.
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Nordman
Assemblyman
Minkley
Ono
T. C. Nichmond
Madison
Home Rule and Taxpayers’ League
Richmond
Bernstorff Seeks Apology Over Spy Story
In Washington on June 18 German Ambassador Bernstorff demanded an apology from the newspaper that claimed he smuggled Alfred Meyer a Berlin war office agent out of the United States. He said the report was false from start to finish and told Acting Secretary Lansing the charge was unfounded.
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Washington
Bernstorff
Alfred Meyer
Berlin War Office
United States
Anton Meyer-Gerhard
State Department
Bernsdorff
Lansing
Central Board of Education Bill Passes in Assembly
Tactson Wisconsin June 1 The central board of education bill was placed on final passage by the assembly after ten hours of debate. Assemblyman Pieper changed his vote to against the bill which passed by 30 to 33 with several absentees. The session also advanced the Bennett fire insurance regulation bill and deferred other measures including tax changes and consolidation bills to next Wednesday with several items postponed.
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Tactson
Wis
Speeshart
Central Board of Educa
Fangee
Pieper
Axel Nen
Polk County
Irman Hambrecht
Ofstie, Kent
Mink
Assemman Ofstie
Bennett Fire Insuranc
Tax Commisson
Asithisman Carl Hanson
Senate
Racine Man Files Bankruptcy Petition
Racine resident John Oliver filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in Milwaukee. He lists liabilities at 747.53 dollars and assets at 400 dollars, with 200 dollars exempt.
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Milwaukee, Wis
John
Oliver
Racine
Frank Wiggert Struck By Live Wire At Pole
Frank Wiggert was rendered unconscious after grabbing a live electric light wire while working on a utility pole. He suffered injuries but details on his condition or medical treatment were not disclosed.
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Frank Wiggert
Lineman Rescued After Electric Shock on Pole
Frank Wiggert of the Wisconsin Telephone Co. was shocked while climbing a pole at Winnebago between Sixth and Seventh streets. H U Mulligan tied him to the pole with a rope to keep him from falling. He was taken to St Francis hospital and regained consciousness by noon.
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Frank Wiggert
Wisconsin Telephone Company
H. UO. Mulligan
Wigbert
St. Francis Hospital
W. F. Bannen
Wiggert
Winnebago
Commission Opens Investigation of City Water Plant
The state railroad commission begins a valuation study of La Crosse water system to set revised rates. Engineer Walter E. Miller and City Engineer George Bradish examine current pipes and records, with a mechanical engineer to assess pumping station costs and another land-value expert joining soon. The tentative valuation will be ready in about a month and may be revisited after a hearing with the city.
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la Crosse
Walter E. Miller
State Railroad Commission
George Bradish
Miller
La Crosse High School Alumni Banquet And Ball
The third annual alumni association banquet is tonight at 6 30 at the high school. District Attorney Otto Bosshard serves as toastmaster. A brief business meeting follows dinner, and the dance starts at 8 30.
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la Crosse High School Alumni Association
Otto Bosshard
Germans to Force French Prisoners to Drain Swamps
Berlin reports that in retaliation for alleged brutality of German prisoners in tropical Africa the government will compel French war prisoners to cultivate swamps across various parts of the empire.
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Berlin
Sayville
Africa
Walker Jis Valedictorian at LaCrosse 1915 Graduation
William Walker led the LaCrosse High School class of 1915 as valedictorian in a ceremony at the La Crosse Theater. He pledged loyalty to the flag and to President Wilson amid applause. The program included speeches, musical selections, essays, and diplomas presented by William Luening. The crowd then cheered the class into alumni status.
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LaCrosse
la Crosse Theater
School of the Red and Black
B. E. McCormick
Mac
William Luening
Board of Education
Lueening
Luening
William Walker
Sparta
Viroqua
Atlantic
Wilson
Ronald Walier
Edith Weinbord
Birdelle Morrison
Dorothy Irish
Florence Clark
Thomas Gibson
Harry Worth
Maynard Barney
Owen Whisler
Esther Wiggert
Marie Esch
Glee Club
Bernice Erickson
Mark Esch
Twelve Die As Widespread Storm Ravages Kansas City Area
A destructive storm across Kansas and Missouri left twelve dead and extensive property damage. Reports describe unroofed buildings, scattered silos, flooded streams, and bridges washed away.
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Kansas City
Kansas
Missouri
St. Louis
Westmoreland
Kan
Richmond
Onaga
Salina
Ellis County
Herrmann
Paris
Sedalia
Iowa
Nebraska
Oklahoma
Lake
Allied planes bomb Turkish camp on Gallipoli
Allied aviators bombarded a Turkish encampment at Maidos on the Gallipoli peninsula yesterday, causing heavy damage, according to reports today.
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Athens
Maidos
Gallipoli Peninsula
Fano Bombardment Frames Italian War News
An Austrian cruiser and four destroyers shelled Fano on the Adriatic for minutes. ministry says damage was insignificant and no casualties occurred as residents hid in cellars. Fano, a major eastern Italian art center, hosts churches and a celebrated Augustus arch attracting many visitors.
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Rome
Fano
Adriatic
Ministry of Marine
Ravenna
Ancona
Italy
Augustus
Weather outlook and river flood forecast for Minnesota and Wisconsin
Yesterday temperatures reached a high of 70 and a low of 52 with 1.30 inches of rain. The forecast calls for fair conditions in La Crosse and vicinity, unsettled rains in Wisconsin, cooler northeast portions, and a likely river rise from heavy rain across St Paul to La Crosse over the next 36 hours.
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la Crosse
Wisconsin
Minnesota
St. Paul
Reeds Landing
le Creemp
Pr. du Chien
Great Allied Assault Near Lens Echoes Waterloo Clash
Paris reports a French army striking the Germans before Lens in one of the war’s major battles since the Marne. Artillery fire intensifies hourly, with numbers exceeding Napoleon’s forces at Waterloo as the conflict around Arras rages.
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Paris
Waterloo
Napoleon
Lens
Marne
Arras
Desperate Front Battles North of Arras Near Lens
German forces fight fiercely as 200 000 troops strive to hold lines before Lens and Arras. Paris records heightened censorship amid rumors of a major French push on the anniversary of Waterloo. The war office claims a British detachment was annihilated north of the Bethune La Basee canal with heavy casualties on both sides.
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Lens
Arras
Paris
Teutons
War Office
Bethune-La Basee Canal
Thousands Attend Cold Riverside Band Concert
More than 2,000 people braved cold and rain to hear the Kreuz and Andre bands at Riverside Park. Benches proved inadequate as many stood for about an hour of popular and classical music. Organizers announced weekly concerts through the summer.
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Riverside Park
Kreuz
Andre
Brattem Sold to Cardinals From Vancouver Club
St Louis announces the purchase of catcher Brattem from the Vancouver B C team. The deal transfers the player to the Cardinals and adds depth to the catching corps.
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Brattem
ST. Louis
ST. Louis, Mo
Cardinals
Vancouver, B. C
Mexican leader hints at resisting U S intervention in Mexico
Washington reports President Chazaro of the Mexican conventionalist faction sent a cautious reply to President Wilson. He indicates armed American intervention would be resisted if necessary to protect ranchmen from Yaqui Indians, while supporting Villa’s peace proposals to Carranza. The note closes formal responses with rare defiance yet remains generally friendly.
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Washington
Guaymas
Mexico
State Department
Chazaro
Villa Chazaro
General Villa
Carranza
Wilson
Indianapolis
Villa
Howard
Maytorena
Sonora
Yaqui
Diaz
Mapaii
W. &. Bach
W. P. Smith
Admiral Howard
Vera Cruz
Caperton
Silliman
Zubaran
Torreon
Ritter Still Has Not Resigned From Police Post
Chief delays action as Patrolman William J. Ritter remains on vacation and plans to resign on return. Ritter says he will join Banner Dairy Lunch as night shift chief, while charges against him stay in limbo after Wendling case rulings.
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William J. Ritter
John Webber
Ritter
Banner Dairy
Wendling
John Wendling
Supreme Court
Police Commission
Burt
Webber
Heavy Rain Drenches La Crosse Second in Nation
La Crosse recorded 1.39 inches of rain last night, the heaviest in the country except Concordia Kansas. Rain fell hardest between 1 AM and 5 AM, causing damage to the hay crop while cold weather slowed corn growth and risked a lighter harvest.
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la Crosse
Concordia
Kas
Cabinet Takes No New Steps on Mexican Crisis
Washington reports that the cabinet decided to hold until Mexican factions agree on a permanent government. European international affairs pleased the president, while Mexican leaders show no signs of stopping the fighting.
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Washington
Mexico
Constantine King in Weak Condition in Athens
King Constantine remains very weak as of June 18 with officials voicing great anxiety over his health. The bulletin notes a worsening condition and heightened concern among authorities in Athens.
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Athens
Constantine
Madonna of Milan Cathedral Dons Drab Robe
June 18 report from Milan says the Little Madonna atop the cathedral has shed her golden robe for dull gray. Authorities ordered the repaint to avoid attracting Austrian air attacks on the landmark.
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Milan
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