Governor may resign to seek Senate seat this term
Rumors at the Wisconsin Capitol say Governor La Follette may resign in the closing days of the legislative session to pursue a United States Senate seat. A split over Haugen’s railroad commission appointment fuels talk, with La Follette possibly remaining as governor to aid investigations while delaying the railroads’ advantage. A leaders’ conference is planned, though its purpose remains undeclared.
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United States to Decide on Morocco Conference Invite
The state department announced the U S government received an invitation from the Moroccan government to join a conference of powers on Morocco’s internal affairs. Participation will depend on unanimous acceptance by invited governments, otherwise the United States will decline.
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Scripps-McRae
Washington
State Department
United States
Norway Seeks Union Dissolution After King Oscar Letter
The Norwegian Storthing published a conciliatory yet firm address to King Oscar confirming Norway’s determination to proceed with dissolving the union with Sweden. It notes the situation is an inevitable result of recent events and emphasizes preserving cordial ties while upholding constitutional rights.
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Christiania
Oscar
Storthing
Norway
Sweden
Storting
Editor Ira Griffin Weds Kitty Guenther in Viroqua
Ira Griffin editor of the Viroqua Republican married Kitty Guenther this morning at the German Reform church with Rev Ebbinger officiating. Best man Joseph Blumentritt of New Hartford Minn maid of honor Della Guenther. Honeymoon party left for Chicago at 1240. Flower girls Ruth Guenther and Gladys Blumentritt.
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Kitty Guenther
South Fourth Street
Rev. Ebbinger
German Reform Church
Joseph Blumentritt
New Hartford, Minn
Della Guenther
Chicago
Ruth Guenther
Gladys Blumentritt
Public Works Board Extends High School Finish Date
The board of public works extended the completion deadline for the new high school to October 1 from August 10. Builders attribute delays to scarce materials. a daily $100 forfeiture will apply after October 1.
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Saloon Dispute Ends With Fined Assault on Eight Teeth
Walter Ebner assaulted Charles Renke during a drink dispute at Renke's saloon on Mormon Course road Sunday night. Ebner struck with a rock, knocking out eight teeth. Judge Brindley fined Ebner $20 plus costs this afternoon. the fine was paid.
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Charles Renke
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Council Adjourns Without Quorum. Licenses Remain Pending
The council met and adjourned due to no quorum. A new meeting is planned for this evening and sessions will run all week. Many liquor license applications have not yet been submitted.
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Consid
S P Sheerin Dies at Conference in Chicago
S P Sheerin of Indianapolis a leading independent telephone magnate and former Democratic official collapsed and died of apoplexy in the Auditorium during an interstate telephone convention address. The event adjourned in respect and will focus on officer elections and key matters.
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Scripps-McRae Dispatch
Chicago
S. P. Sheerin
Indianapolis
Sheerin
Independent Telephone Companies
National Democratic Executive Committee
Telephone official attends convention where death occurred
W. A. Goodrich, manager of the La Crosse telephone company, attended the convention of telephone men and was probably present at the session when the death of Mr. Sheerin occurred.
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W. A. Goodrich
la Crosse Telephone Company
Sheerin
Strikers for Peace Meet To Seek Settlement
The strike committee named by the Teamsters Joint Council met to press employers for settlement and sent a request to John V. Farwell Jr. for a conference though there is little hope of reopening peace talks. Early today Edward Bickett non union driver for National Express Co was attacked at Madison street bridge by four men aiming to maim him. He suffered two broken fingers and four serious head wounds and is hospitalized in serious condition. assailants fled.
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Scripps-MecRae
Chicago
Teamsters’ Joint Council
John V. Farwell, Jr
Edward Bickett
National Express Co
Madison Street Bridge
Bicket
La Crosse Considers State Convention Absence
The mayor and city council of La Crosse plan to skip the ninth annual League of American Municipalities convention in Toledo on August 23 to 25 to attend the state convention later in the summer, aiming to host the event in La Crosse next year.
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Toledo
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League of American Municipalities
City of Toledo
la Crosse
Councill
Council to Review Street Improvement Plans
A special meeting of the council committee on streets and alleys will discuss street improvement plans and the current construction work next Thursday afternoon.
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Council Committee
Collision near Newington kills three trainmen
In a dead end collision between two Fishkill freight trains near Newington Connecticut three trainmen were killed and two seriously injured. The accident stemmed from a misunderstanding of orders. Victims named include fireman George Schlatter brakeman Lewis Stratton and fireman John Gunnerslow. Engineer Scruitt is reported to die.
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Stratton
John Gunneslow
Scruitt Will
Peace plenipotentiaries to sail for U S June 30
A series of conferences with elder statesmen and cabinet members aims to finalize the peace commission. A dozen plenipotentiaries are expected to sail aboard the Empress of India from Yokohama to Vancouver, June 30. Military activities will continue as important developments unfold in various directions.
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Scripps-McRae
TORIO
Yokohama
Vancouver
Illinois coal operators weigh shot firers bill impact
Springfield Illinois June 20 The Illinois coal operators discuss the Shot Firers bill crisis in mining. They urge miners to honor the existing two year agreement while operators say they will follow the law but require miners to pay shot firers. A statewide mining suspension is possible.
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Scripps-McRae Dispatch
Springfield
Til
Illinois Coal Operators
I S W A Elects Officers in La Crosse Branch
La Crosse Branch No. 31 of the I S W A elected officers for the next six months at its semi annual meeting held at Oddfellows hall. Officers named include President Paul Mattson and Vice President Sebert Amundson with Martin Rogstad as recording secretary Hans Thorsen as treasurer Sam Erickson as marshal Hans Johnson as instructor A Halmrast as inside guard Matt Evans as outside guard and O J Johnson as trustee for eighteen months. The meeting was well attended.
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Paul Mattson
Sebert Amundson
Martin Rogstad
Hans Thorsen
Sam Erickson
Hans Johnson
A. Halmrast
Matt Evans
O. J. Johnson
Oddfellows Hall
Loomis Cleared in Bowen Loomis Case
Secretary Taft reports Loomis innocent and Bowen likely to be dismissed from the diplomatic service. President to exonerate Loomis and announce the decision this evening after cabinet discussion.
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Bowen
Scripps
McA
Washington
Bowen- Loomis
Loomis
Russia to rebuild navy under U S Steel for ten years
Reports from St Petersburg say shipbuilding works will be supervised by the United States Steel Corporation for ten years to rebuild Russia's navy. A London dispatch claims Britain seeks India peace and Japan may advance toward Armistice terms to destroy Linevitch's army. Cossacks charged a crowd at Vosneselk killing 38 and wounding many. Count Cassini, moved to Madrid, will stay in Washington until the peace conference ends.
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ST. Petersburg
United States Steel Corporation
Russia
Britain
London
Novoe Vremya
Japan
Oyama
Linevitch
India
Vosneselk
Khergen
Count Cassini
Madrid
Washington
Causeway Plan Aims to Aid North Side Schools
North side residents favor a proposed northern causeway as it would greatly ease travel for pupils to the new high school and normal school. The project would spare north side students from looping through the city to reach their destinations, a shortcoming of present routes.
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North Side
Subpoenas Issued in Apache County Polygamy Trial
Subpoenas were issued for thirty witnesses to appear in the Apache county polygamy trial. The United States Department of Justice leads the prosecution at Senator Dubois of Idaho's request. Also noted is the dedication of the Kusiosco monument in Milwaukee with La Crosse Polish societies represented.
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Scripps-M¢Raz Dispatch
Phoenix
Ariz
Apache County
United States Department of Justice
Dubois
Idaho
la Crosse
Milwaukee
Steamer Sidney Passes Up River With Large Freight Cargo
The steamer Sidney of the Diamond Jo line went up river yesterday morning carrying a substantial freight load.
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Sidney
Diamond ‘Jo Line
Gruesome Find Near Old Castle in Windsor Grounds
Workmen uncover six human skeletons at High House Windsor England. The site reputedly ties to Saxon noble Waltheof and Archbishop Stigand. Remains include dagger fragments spear heads a twisted ring buckle and spear ferrule.
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New York Herald
High House
Windsor
England
Thane Waltheof
Archibishop Stigand
Insurance men bound over on price fixing charge
Five Des Moines insurance men bound over to the grand jury charged with illegally combining to fix prices have begun habeas corpus proceedings claiming the trust statute is unconstitutional.
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Des Moines
Des Moines Insurance
Grand Jury
Frost in the Summertime at Temple Stock Company
The Temple Stock company presented The Diamond Necklace Robbery at the opera house to a small crowd. Charles Marston’s performance was clever and well received while the play itself drew mixed reactions as a cheaper production. William Vaillencourt departed for St Paul to take a government post. born to Mr and Mrs J Thompson Caledonia, a son.
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Olhes Ten Cent
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