Settlement of Car Lockout Fails This Afternoon
Rioting at the car barn as 600 to 800 rioters confront strikebreakers and imported detectives. Union supporters accuse Edwards of stalling arbitration while officials seek a settlement and riots injure a bystander.
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Humphreys
Paul
Louis Thrun
Charles Mas- John Ryan
Tom Daily
Ihn Roe
Duncan
B. F E. Edwards
Street Tr
North Third Meet
Conrt
CWE
John J. Paul Named Administrator of Late Father's Estate
John J. Paul was appointed administrator of his father’s estate by Judge Brindley this morning. He waived publication notice with all heirs from Florida present. Petition cited $106,000 in personal property, but timber lands in Florida valued at about $4,000,000 and overall wealth claimed to be several millions.
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John Paul
Florida
John J. Paul
la Crosse Courts
Paul
Death toll rises as New York battles heat wave
Eight more deaths were added to a total of 14 in New York as a severe heat wave persisted. Temperatures reached 94 degrees with dwindling breeze, hospitals crowded, ice prices rising, and infants among the hardest hit in tenement districts. Thousands slept on Coney Island sands as parks opened for relief and police allowed greater latitude during the spell.
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New York
Coney Island
Teddy Sends Two Little Gazelles
In the antelope house at the Bronx Zoo two young African gazelles, captured by Cory Roosevelt, arrive as a gift to Mrs. Nicholas Longworth. After 24 hours staff say there is little hope they will survive the long sea voyage and stress of transport.
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New York
Bronx Zoo
Cory Roosevelt
Nicholas Longworth
D. W. Reed Blair
Zoo
Blair
Cholera Tightens Grip on St. Petersburg
In St. Petersburg cholera figures rise beyond official counts. While authorities report 312 cases, informed estimates place as many as 1,000. The daily increase nears 100, and fatalities may reach levels seen at the epidemic’s peak last year.
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ST. Petersburg
Eydtkuhnen
Stage Coach Robbery Near Nevada City
A lone highwayman halted a stage five miles from Nevada City and stole $1,400 from the Wells Fargo Express box plus $250 and jewelry from passengers. A posse pursues the bandit after he forced all aboard to surrender and laid his revolver on the ground during the raid.
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Nevada City
Wells Fargo
Edwards' Strike Issue Stated by R L Reeves
International Secretary R L Reeves issued a statement disputing the Street railway company stance on union rights and wages. He cites May 1 1909 grievances and the union’s May 10 formation, accusing the company of discrimination and refusal to meet committees. Reeves provides sample city wage scales to illustrate wage disparities.
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Street Railway
B. E. Edwards
R. L. Reeves
Union
New Castle
Runaway Spills Pallbearers After Funeral Rig
While returning from the cemetery a pair of horses pulling a funeral rig frightened by a barking dog ran from Fourth and Adams toward the river. The wagon overturned on Burlington tracks, throwing out Barre Anderson Erickson and Gilbertson. Anderson suffered a badly cut head and a hurt left arm. he was taken home for treatment. His injuries are not considered dangerous.
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Barre Anderson
Erickson
Gilbertson
John Benson
Fourth
Adams
Burlington
Anderson
South -Sixth Street
Reichstag rejects succession duties bill in crisis
Berlin June 24 The Reichstag on second reading rejected the bill for succession duties. The defeat triggers a grave political crisis with reports that Chancellor von Buelow will resign. Other chatter says he may push to dissolve the Reichstag to press ahead with financial reform.
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Berlin
Reichstag
von Buelow
Editorial urges quick settlement of carmen strike
An article argues a peaceful settlement is likely and beneficial to workers, the company, and the city. It notes the strike harms business and patrons, and external reports inflame tensions. It urges stockholders to seek a compromise in the public interest and praises a prompt, satisfactory resolution.
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The
Tribune
Mayor's Proclamation on La Crosse Railway Dispute
Mayor Ori J. Sorensen declares concern over the La Crosse City Railway Co dispute with former employees. He orders police to arrest unlawful acts, prevent crowding, and protects public order while urging citizens to avoid violence and obey laws.
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la Crosse City Railway Co
Wisconsin
Ori J. Sorensen
Comptroller Issues Call for National Bank Statements
Washington June 24 The comptroller of the currency today issued a call for statements of the condition of national banks at the close of business Wednesday June 23.
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Washington, D. C
Comptroller of the Currency Today
Mad dog provokes fear in neighborhood
A dog believed to be mad by Mrs. C. S. Van Auken caused конsternation in the neighborhood this afternoon at 3 30. Tony Fries chased the animal with a whip and it sought the Hoescler porch. An officer was summoned to kill the animal if it proved mad.
Nude body found in river identified in St Michaels
In St Michaels Maryland on June 24 a young woman found dead in the Choptank river was identified as Edith May Thompson, adoptive daughter of Charles Thompson. Her skull was crushed and mutilated. John T Roberts, last seen with her, is sought after a bloody sheet and clothing were found in his room.
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Michaels
Edith May Thompson
Chas. A .Thompson
St Michaels
John T Roberts
Turner
Roberts
Miss Thompson
Cleveland
White House
Baltimore
Women Savages Says Professor
Chicago June 24. Professor Frederick Starr of the University of Chicago declares in the July Red Book that women are barbarians and savages. He questions any first class achievement by women in literature art or science and asserts women reflect an older world and childlike impulses.
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Chicago
Frederick Starr
University of Chicago
Officials Cruise On Easton Launch At Dakota Park
City officials approved an outing at Dakota park with L F Easton offering his boat and houseboat. The event is set for July 15 and promises to be highly enjoyable with John Neukomm as chef. Invitation committee members are J C Houska F L Goddard and J M Sieger.
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Committee On Arangements
Dakota Park
L. F. Easton
John Neukomm
J. C Houska
F. L. Goddard
J. M. Sieger
Wisconsin seniors close 1909 commencement week
Commencement week ends at the University of Wisconsin Madison with the final diploma ceremony at the Armory. President C R Van Hise delivers the annual address on collectivism versus individualism. Five senior orators from the colleges present their orations. A reception for seniors and alumni follows, then the alumni ball in the evening.
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Madison, Wis
Wisconsin
Armory
C. R. van Hise
van Hise
Prisoner Murders Six Says He Desires Death
Jefferson City June 24 Prison officials verify William Murphy state prisoner claims he murdered six people. Police will check details by sending victim lists to cities of death and confirm facts. Murphy, serving 25 years for abusing his daughter, reportedly prefers execution to life in prison.
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William Murphy
Missouri
Jefferson City
Wm. Murphy
State Prison
Murphy
ST. Joseph, Mo
Roy Iden
Iden
Olive
Continental National Bank Formed By Merger
Continental National Bank to be formed by the merger of Continental National Bank and American Trust and Savings Bank. The new institution will have a capital stock of 16 500 000 dollars and deposits exceeding 112 000 000 dollars, making it one of the nation's largest banks.
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Chicago
Continental National Bank
American Trust and Savings Bank
Religious war fills Liverpool jails
Liverpool jails overflow from widespread arrests during Catholic and Orange conflict. Rioters detained include many women as clashes surge across the city.
Broughton Brandenburg Takes Stand in Defense
In New York on June 24 Broughton Brandenburg testified in his own defense as the trial resumed following a three day delay.
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New York
Broughton Brandenburg
Chung Sin Lying a New Lie Per Day Proves False
An item notes Chung Sin continues to claim daily lies but evidence or assertions show these statements are not supported by facts. The brief reports challenges the pattern of deception and calls the claims unfounded based on available records.
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Chung Sin
Chinese Society Aims to Uncover Truth in Sigel Murder
New York reports Leon Ling and Chung Sin amid fresh theories that Ling killed Elsie Sigel the same night as the missionary murder. Chung Sin, after prolonged interrogation, admits he lied about seeing the strangling and now claims to have witnessed the body after death.
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New York
Leon Ling
Elsie Kigel
Elsie Sigel
Chung Sin
Chung
Elsie Eigel
Eighth Avenue
Leon
Elsie
Old Juad Yick Nam
All Good
Weather and Water Update for Upper Midwest
Coolest reading at La Crosse 60 degrees and warmest 84 with light 4 mph winds and no rainfall. Forecasts for Wisconsin Minnesota and Iowa call for partly cloudy skies with isolated storms tonight or Friday and little temperature change. River level expected to fall with stage changes noted at Red Wing Reed's Landing La Crosse and Prairie du Chien.
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la Crosse
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Iowa
Reed’s Landing
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Bey
Clay
Joe Fyett
South Third Street
Charles Frederick
Atchman
Brindley
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Teddy
Russia
Reeves
Beat von Buelow
Crisis
Editorial
Mad Dog
Mrs. C. S. van Auken
St. Michaels
Maryland
Easton
Baby
Leavenworth
Roy Idea
Joe Warden
Old Mexico
Red McMintery
St. Joseph
Missouri Pacific Fireman
Chas. Vance
Wm. Mignery
Mignery
Warden
Worden
BIG New Bank
Liverpool
Brandenburg
GEE Klong Tong Active
Sin
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