Thaw insanity chances loom in Jerome trial
In New York on March 1 the Thaw trial opened with Dr. Evans recalled. Rumors of a lunacy commission persist yet Jerome favors stability. Thaw’s behavior and writings are seen as evidence of insanity, with a likely verdict of homicide against White and confinement at Mattewan if found insane.
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New York
Evans
Thaw
Jerome
White
Mattewan Asylum
Longfellow
H. K. Thaw
Blacklegs
Costa Rica Hit By Seismic Shake Reports of Terror
Kingston reports a powerful earthquake in Costa Rica causing widespread fear among residents. The cable notes the tremor disrupted daily life and left people anxious about aftershocks and further damage.
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Kingston
Costa Rica
Slayer of four may be lunatic in Colfax killings
Thomas Baldwin, jailed in Bloomington NL, is accused of killing four at Colfax. He walks his cell and talks incoherently about Cora Eiseman's accusation. Whisky and strychnine are found. authorities fear suicide. Samuel Eiseman, husband of one victim, threatens Baldwin.
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Scripps-McRae
Bloomington
Thomas Baldwin
Colfax
Cora Eiseman
Samuel Eiseman
Baldwin
Culpeper Trial Highlights Family Motive in Murder Case
James Strother testifies that a dying mother's command to avenge her daughter spurred him and his brother Philip to force William Bywaters to marry Viola Strother and then murder him. He recounts Bywaters threatening vows and a knife attempt as events unfold around Viola's illness and the ensuing confrontation at Viola's room.
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James Strother
Philip
Bywaters
Viola
James
Jim Strother
Edward L. Gaines
Jeffries
Culpepper
Vandals damage League park in La Crosse incident
Watchman John F. Gautsch reports destruction at League park property of the La Crosse baseball club including fence ticket boxes and cashier’s cage. Damages exceed $100. Suspected youths may be involved. detectives secured evidence for possible arrests. A new pennant for La Crosse is planned for 1907 season as Wisconsin State League discusses bylaws schedule and Fond du Lac admission.
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League Park
la Crosse
John F. Gautsch
Elliott
Gautsch
Interstate Fair Association
Fair Grounds
Ball Park
Wisconsin State League
Milwaukee
Wis
Fond du Lac
Blizzard Deepens as Wisconsin Town Endures 36 Hours
The blizzard in New Richmond Wisconsin grows stronger after lasting thirty six hours. Snowbound streets hinder travel and residents brace for continuing heavy snowfall and drifting. Local authorities urge caution and await clearer skies.
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Scripps-McKee Dispatch
New Richmond, Wis
Tragedy Narrated as Court Hearings Reveal Family Grief
The defendant recalls a fatal confrontation with Bywaters, fleeing from Viola, shots fired as Phillip and I opened fire. He cites his dying mother’s charge to protect the girls, drawing tears from Strother family members in court.
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Viola
Phillip
Jim
Strother
Cold Wave Predicted For Tonight And Tomorrow
Weather observer Thompson warns of a cold snap with temperatures around ten degrees above zero. Drizzle today turning to snow tonight, with fair conditions tomorrow, as La Crosse experiences dense fog delaying transportation and disrupting streetcar schedules this morning.
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Thompson
Large Attendance At La Crosse Lutheran Conference
The La Crosse district United Lutheran church holds a conference at West Avenue Lutheran with all twelve pastors present. Speakers include Rev. Lars Lund Elroy Wis Rev. Finstad Viroqua Wis and Rev. O Guldbrandson Blair Wis. Rt Rev P H Dahl Minneapolis will speak Sunday morning.
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la Crosse
United Lutheran Church
West Avenue Lutheran Church
West Avenue
Division _ street
Lars Lund
Elroy
Wis
Finstad
Viroqua
O. Guldbrandson
Blair
H. Rasmussen
Winona
Minn
P. H. Dahl
Minneapolis
United Lutheran Church of the United
Weather Outlook: Rain Then Snow With Cold Weekend
Rain transitions to snow tonight with a cold wave. Fair Saturday and chilly conditions continue. Temperatures range from 30 to 44 degrees, wind around 4 mph, with rainfall around 0.5 inches.
Law to Prevent Watering Stock
Harriman's testimony in the Chicago and Alton bond issue provides a basis for a new law. It would require railroads to obtain the state's consent before issuing bonds and to specify in detail how the funds will be used.
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Scripps-McRae Dispatch
Springfield
Harriman
Chicago & Alton
Liked Tribune Praised For Straightforward Policy
C F Figgie a Rose Street dry goods merchant says he has always been pleased with the paper's straightforwardness and its policy as a paper of the people. He has read it since its first issue and respects its independence despite agreeing with it at times.
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C. F. Figgie
Rose Street
February Population Loss in La Crosse
La Crosse reported a net loss of ten residents in February from the births and deaths difference. Forty-five deaths and thirty-five births were tallied, with eighteen accidents recorded, ranging from minor to more serious incidents, and final figures promised soon by Health Commissioner R. D. Major.
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la Crosse
R. D. Major
Register of Deeds
Health Department
May Increase Insurance Rates In La Crosse
Inspectors from Chicago and led by Jacob Clarke visit La Crosse to assess dangerous electrical equipment in many buildings. R P Reeves and W T Deason, of the National Underwriters' association, coordinate the inspection in the business district at 311 Main Street.
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la Crosse
R. P. Reeves
W. T. Deason
Chicago
National Underwriters’ Association
Jacob Clarke
National Society
Main Street
House Kills Subsidy for Pacific and Gulf Lines
In Washington on March 1 the House rejected provisions in the ship subsidy bill. The measure would have subsidized lines from the Pacific coast to the Orient Samoa and Australia and also the Gulf route.
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Scripps-McRae Dispatch
Washington, D. C
House
Pacific
Orient
Samoa
Australia
Gulf
Reid Urges Waterways Commission at Capitol
Madison March 1 Judge Ray S Reid secretary of the La Crosse Board of Trade urged Wisconsin lawmakers to create a state waterways commission to study river conditions and report findings. He touted Germanys upstream freight method and said investigations could shift national policy, arguing current river projects are wasteful and could save La Crosse up to 500000 annually in coal transport costs.
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Assembly Committee On State Affairs
State Waterways Commission
Ray S. Reid
la Crosse Board of Trade
Reid
Germany
Elbe
Mississippi
Judge Reid
Wisconsin
St. Paul
St. Louis
la Crosse
Points Gun at Mother-In-Law Case Dismissed After Bond
Frank Hanifl of 723 Sumner Street was arrested for pointing a revolver at his mother in law Lena Burghardt of 1030 Tyler Street. The complaint alleged a threat rather than self defense. He was arraigned before Judge Brindley, signed a bond to keep the peace, and the case was dismissed.
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Frank Hanif
Sumner Street
Lena Burghardt
Tyler Street
Hanifl
Brindley
Haniff
Prison Record May Debar Him
J A Silha of 2605 Dayton street faced eligibility issues for a Twenty first ward supervisor bid due to citizenship questions and a ten year Waupun prison sentence later reduced to six years seven months for a youthful offense. He sought judge Brindley’s guidance on citizenship status and planned to run in two years.
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J. A. Silha
Dayton Street
Friends
Waupun
Sparta
Wis
Silha
United States
Brindley
Erickson Seeks Second Ward Seat On County Board
Park bakery owner Martin Erickson of 320 South Fifth Street may run as a Republican for a county supervisor seat in the Second ward to succeed longtime member John Timp. Seven candidates filed nomination papers with City Clerk Sieger, including Second ward hopeful John Knozoski and other ward contenders Oscar Hulberg George W. Wenzel H. W. Singer George H. Welch and William Grady.
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Martin Erickson
Park Bakery
South Fifth Street
John Timp
Sieger
John Knozoski
Oscar Hulberg
George W. Wenzel
H. W. Singer
George H
La Crosse City Railway Extends Service on North Side Line
The La Crosse City Railway announces a five minute service moving and evenings on the North side line and ten minute service on all other lines. The franchise will not be repealed as Alderman B A Parentine supports the resolution to ensure better services.
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la Crosse City Railway Company
B. A. Parentine
Ise
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Loomis
Harry K. Thaw
Culpeper
Phillip Strother
William Bywaters
Mr. Strother
Attoreny Jeffries
Vandals Wreck League Property
MS. Lar You
Rockefeller
Blizzard
London
State of
Illinois
Tribune
Waterways Commission
Capitol
Special Tribune Dispatch
Madison, Wis
Frank Haniff
Tony
Erickson
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