Keppel bill favors Connor limits on political ties
Madison Wis March 2 a Keppel bill restricting candidates for senate from chairing the state central committee and prohibiting county office candidates from county committees was favorably reported by the assembly committee on elections. An amendment adds candidates for congress and appointees to office.
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Special Tribune Dispatch
Madison
Wis
Keppel
Connor
United States Senate
State Central Committee
Assembly Committee On
Congress
Peter Hein Known as Peter the Pig Bound for Grand Jury Trial
Peter Hein, a former La Crosse resident nicknamed Peter the Pig, is bound over to the Emmetsburg Iowa grand jury on a severe statutory charge involving a 12 year old girl. He has prior offenses in Minnesota and South Dakota and faces a swift indictment based on prosecuting evidence.
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Peter Hein
Peter the Pig
la Crosse
Emmetsburg
Hein
South Dakota
Gena Kokkan
Austin
Minn
Mankato
Madison
S. C
Waterways commission bill gains support in Madison
Judge Ray S. Reid lauds the proposed waterways commission as the rail and freight reform bill gains traction in the Wisconsin legislature. He outlines potential savings in coal and freight, discusses cable propulsion ideas for the Mississippi, and urges swift study by a new state agency to attract federal interest. Local figures from La Crosse back the measure and aim to press for senate consideration.
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Committee On State Affairs of the Assembly
W. R. Turner
Columbia
Senate
la Crosse
Reid
Ohio River
St. Louis
United States
Congress
Wisconsin
Mississippi River
Chicago
Assemblyman
Miller
Assembly Committee On State Affairs
Assembly
Waterway Commission
Mississippi Valley
Keppel
Onalaska
Harriman Comments on Interstate Commerce Fairness
E. H. Harriman travels through Washington D C en route south and voices doubt about the interstate commerce commission. He says cooperation with business interests is better than antagonism and predicts fair play will prevail despite calls for a square deal amid discontent among unsuccessful people.
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Washington, D.C
E. H. Harriman
Albert Novak Dies At 70 After Quiet Life At Home
Albert Novak died at 5:15 a.m. at his home 1317 Ferry Street after heart failure. He was 70 and a long-time La Crosse resident. Surviving are his widow and six children Albert La Crosse John Spokane Charles West Salem Mrs. Martin Novak and Mrs. Frank Andres Tacoma. Funeral Wednesday from Holy Cross church conducted by Miller Brothers.
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Albert Novak
Ferry Street
la Crosse
Albert
John
Spokane
Wash
Charles
West Salem
Wis
Martin Novak
Frank Andres
Tacoma
Holy Cross Church
Miller Brothers
Fire destroys most businesses in Leroy area
A devastating blaze at Leroy Newfoundland and Labrador on March 2 wiped out nearly all local businesses, causing an estimated loss of 200000 dollars. Firefighters battled the flames but the outbreak gutted shops and left the town in shock.
State affairs leaders discuss vaccine bill and river power plan
Assemblyman Turner said no report on the bill before midweek and no executive-session review. Senator Munson noted the assembly action will guide his stance while favoring a feasible Mississippi River power or shipping plan. Assemblyman Miller’s vaccination bill awaits further action.
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Turner
Committee On
State Affairs
Munson
Senate Committee On State Affairs
Assembly
Reid
Mississippi River
Assemblyman Miller
Republicans Will Not Have Complete Ward Tickets
In most wards the Republican slate is incomplete due to Democratic majorities. A. Koblitz faces Cyrus Snyder and C. C. Hamilton in the Twelfth ward, the only Republican candidate there. John Vollmar leads the Fourteenth ward effort, with no other names yet. Sixteen candidates filed papers, a primary-record tally, including several Republican and Democratic contenders across wards.
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A. Koblitz
North Fourth Street
Cyrus Snyder
C. C. Hamilton
Koblitz
Week Ward
Tha
Walter B. Rose
John Vollmar
Board of Public Works
Peter Riley
Frank Shepard
Ninth
Bernt Nelson
F. C. Greene
John Brakke
Arthur Holbek
C. L. Baldwin
Seventeeth
Edgar Larson
W. B. Hemphill
John Kindley
Leonard Roth
John Sokolik
Ernest W. Schulze
George Baum
Henry Muth
Fred Kaser
Fitzgerald Charged With Assault In Federal Building
George W. Fitzgerald, an assorting teller at the United States sub treasury, was arrested in Chicago for assault with intent to kill on Harry Friend, a newspaper man. Fitzgerald claims Friend insulted his wife. bond set and case to be tried Monday. Detectives tracked him as $173,000 disappeared from his cage.
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Chicago
Inl
George W. Fitzgerald
United States
Harry Friend
Fitzgerald
Friend
Federal
Beared Family Member Committed for Melancholia
Jacob Havel a 33 year old cigarmaker of 931 Tyler Street was committed to Mendota State Hospital for the Insane after his wife and brother sought treatment. Doctors report melancholia as the cause and describe his confinement at St Francis hospital under guard for fear of self harm with a long recovery expected.
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Jacob Havel
Tyler Street
State Hospital For the
Mendota
Wis
Brindsey
St. Francis Hospital
Seiler Denies Mexico Chase in Horne Property Case
Seiler in Chicago offices denies pursuing Horne in Mexico to thwart sale of Plantation La Crosse. The injunction suit seeks to bar Horne from selling the property and the sale was continued. Judge Fruit is to rule after the hearing concludes this afternoon.
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C. E. Seiler
Henry E. Horne
Horne
Mexico
Seiler
Ladger Mexican Planters Company
Chicago
la Crosse
Fruit
Weather forecast steady temperatures with light wind
Fair tonight and Sunday with little temperature change. The coldest expected near 9, warmest around 34, light winds up to 10 mph. Rainfall forecast about 0.15 inch.
Cattle Disease Reported in Ogan County Herds
Herds of cattle in Ogan County are affected by an illness causing tuberculosis like symptoms. Local agricultural authorities investigate outbreaks and monitor herd health to prevent spread.
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Tdonan Oygan County
Heads of Eddy Faith 10 Fight Heads of Eddy Faith 10 Fight
Frank Streeterm attorney for Mrs Eddy says the suit by her son will be defended on every issue and denies claims of mental infirmity or weakness. Alfred Harlow arrives as Christian Science publication chief amid legal action by Eddy’s son, daughter, and niece to stop Farlow from using funds and to compel accounting.
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Scripps-McRae Dispatch
Concord
N. H
Frank Streeterm
Christian Scientist Publication Committee
Mary Baker Eddy
Alfred Farlow
Mrs. Eddy
Caledonia Falls to Y M C A in Caledonia Hall
The La Crosse Y M C A basketball team defeated Caledonia Minnesota 76 to 20 after a cross country trip and rough travel. Caledonia’s girls faced a tighter contest, Caledonia winning 8 to 3 as the teams played separate battles.
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la Crosse Y. M. C. A
Caledonia, Minn
Caledonia Hall
Gophers
Caledonians
Caledonia
Dona Gilman Case Still a Mystery in Dayton
Dayton March 2 The grand jury finished its inquiry into the Dona Gilman murder and refused to indict any Gilman family members jailed. The case remains unsolved and a mystery.
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Dona Gilman
Scripps-McRae Dispatch
Dayton, O
Grand Jury
Gilman
Busse Nominated For Mayor By Scripps Dispatch
Chicago March 2 postmaster Busse was nominated for mayor today. His platform calls for adopting traction ordinances to grant franchises and reserve city purchase rights plus a share of profits.
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Scripps-McRae Dispatch
Chicago
Ill
Wns
Cyclone Devastates Washington Arkansas
A March 1 cyclone virtually destroyed Washington Arkansas. Two churches, homes, and stores were wrecked. Two African American residents are reported dead. Wires are down and overall loss is believed to be extensive.
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Scripps-McRae
Hope
Ark
Washington
Riots Break Out Over Striker Replacements In Portmouth
Riots by striking street railway workers in Portsmouth Ohio erupt after arrival of replacement workers. One of the finest streetcars is burned and other outrages occur this morning. The sheriff says he may appeal for troops.
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Scripps-McRae
Portsmouth
Atlantic Liners and Vessels Stranded by Dense Fog
Five Atlantic liners and other ships lie outside the harbor unable to enter due to dense fog delaying harbor arrivals.
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Scripps-McRae
Dispatch
New York
Thaw's Wife and Mother Visit Tombs in Midwinter
In New York on March 2 thaw affected mood as Thaw’s wife and mother visited tombs. The prisoner showed low spirits and Jerome’s attempts to send him to a mad house troubled him, reflecting ongoing concerns.
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Thaw
Scripps-McRae
New York
Margh
Jerome
National Guard Train Crash Kills Four Trainmen
A New Haven Hartford road train carrying two National Guard companies and the governor wrecked at midnight in Waterbury Connecticut. Four trainmen were killed and some soldiers injured. The governor escaped unhurt and a coroner ordered arrests per conductor George Eaton.
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New Haven & Hartford Road
National Guard
George Eaton
New Haven & Hartford
Lutheran Convention Led by Rev T H Dahl in La Crosse
The Rev. T. H. Dahl of Minneapolis led a third day of the La Crosse district conference at West Avenue Lutheran church. The session focused on salvation through Jesus Christ with several pastors assisting. The gathering concluded with plans for tomorrow’s Lord's Supper services and a mission offering, plus a dinner at the parsonage.
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T. H. Dahl
Minneapolis
la Crosses
R. Anderson
la Crosse
Q. Hover
T. Hoverstad
Houston
Miss Lund
Elroy
Wis
Haverstad
Love
R. R. Anderson
West Avenue Lutheran Church
West Avenue
Division Street
Finsta Aion
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