Sussman in Stillwater prison ends life by strangling
Henry M. Sussman serving life for the Minneapolis Glenwood hotel murder of his wife hanged himself in his Stillwater cell using a torn pillow cord. Police had searched for him in La Crosse on forgery charges before his death. He had previously attempted suicide by gas in a lodging house and was convicted of second degree murder in December 1906.
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Henry M. Sussman
State Penitentiary
Stillwater
Minneapolis
Sussman
la Crosse
Hennepin Avenue
J. N. Sussman
Farzo
N. D
St. Paul
Glenwood Hotel
F. E. Tyler
Fifth Street
Joseph Lawrence
James Lyons
Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets touted as cure in La Crosse ad
An advertisement cites post mortem hospital statistics linking unchecked dyspepsia to wasting diseases and urges trying Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets by O. T. Erhart in La Crosse. The 25 cent box promises fifteen days of treatment and a money back claim if no benefit is seen.
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New York
O. T. Erhart
la Crosse
Ministers Clash Over Translating the Larger Faith
At the tri state Universalist ministerial convention in the Universalist church Rev A R Tillinghast led a discussion on The Old Evangelism and the New Efficient Methods Basis of Fellowship. He urged translating larger faith into life and winning definite personal commitment to Christ rather than denominational loyalty. A stereopticon lecture on The Great Northwest is set for this evening.
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Universalist Church
A. R. Tillinghast
Rev. Tillinghast
Great Northwest
Fatal Black Hand fire in tenement claims lives
Police investigate a deadly tenement blaze tied to the Black Hand. Bodies found kneeling in prayer amid smoke. two unscathed deaths include Dr Meyers, a French physician who killed himself yesterday, and May Kolich once titled the Queen of the Tenderloin.
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McDonald's
Meyers
May Kolich
Bull's Will Disposes Large Estate of Dr William T Bull
New York report says doctor William T Bull who died Feb 21 in Savannah Ga left an estate valued at 450000 with life insurance pushing total to about one million. Mary Bull named executrix to fund support for their son step son James Blaine III and his nephew William Bull receives 10000.
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New York
Wm. T. Bull
Savannah
Robate
Mary Bull
James G. Blaine III
Cora Hanson Case Postponed to Next Tuesday
The hearing for Cora Hanson scheduled for today was postponed to next Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock in county court before Judge Brindley. Hanson faces charges of loitering around streets saloons and other places where intoxicating liquors are sold.
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Cora Hanson
Brindley
Wis panel trims bill creating 19th circuit
Madison March 3 assembly and senate conferred minor amendments to the bill for the 19th judicial circuit comprising Rusk Sawyer Eau Claire and Chippewa counties to relieve congestion in La Crosse county.
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Madison
Wis
Assembly
Senate
Rusk, Sawyer
Eau Claire
Chippewa
la Crosse County
Inter state Oratorical Contest Set for April 26 and 28
The contest brings Michigan Ohio Pennsylvania Indiana and Wisconsin to Chicago for talks on April 26 and April 28. Event organized by regional oratorical groups, with participants from six states.
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Chicago
Michagan
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Indiana
Wisconsin
Mystery Death At Savoy Tied To Gem Theft
London officials probe the death of a man identified as J. M. Coleman after a failed attempt to steal gems worth 19000 from a jewelry salesman at the Savoy hotel. The victim's exact identity remains unclear as investigators pursue leads.
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London
J. M. Coleman
Savoy Hotel
Rose in Battle with Officials Continues
Article discusses municipal lighting costs and power estimates. It compares arc lamp lighting, municipal plant projections, and rates for E W hour and K W hour. A detailed cost breakdown lists installation and equipment figures, with emphasis on per arc lamp prices and future supplies.
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D. C
Ciops
E. W
K. W
Ecolon
Public Works Board Pushes Hydrant Purchase Plan
The Board of Public Works will seek council approval to buy 22 hydrants from Chapman Valve Co of Chicago for 28.75 dollars. City attorney C. Higbee argued against the plan, but the board remained firm in its decision to proceed, aiming for safety and city standards.
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Board of Public Works
Chapman Valve Company
Chicago
BE. C. Higbee
W. A. Roosevelt Company
Desperate fight ends with roll call wrap at convention
Debate over vote validity leaves 62 for Stephenson and 62 for anti Stephenson side with 124 cast. Roll call lists named figures such as Rum mell Coper Cleary Sanborn Scott Blaine and many others. Convention dissolves 65 to 58 after Senator Randolph moves adjournment.
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Stephenson
Strange
Brown
Rummell
Esch
Coper
Cleary
Sanborn
Scott
Blaine
Kindlin
Pearson
Schwalbach
Comstock
McGovern
Peck
Bodenstab
Webb
Lenroot
Estabrook
Tyhon
Bancroft
Mann
Schmitz
Hazelwood
McConnell
Donald
Fridd
Marsh
Morse
Cook
Owen
Browne
Fenelon
Onstad
Cady
W. H. Wiebahn
Church Prober Focuses on Senator Stephenson Checks
The senate committee weighs allegations that paid workers claimed Stephenson would be more liberal if nominated. A $200 check to F. J. Eppling on July 16 is examined while other church contributions and their sources are no longer pressed. The body votes to finish Stephenson’s investigation first before other candidate examinations.
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Stephenson
Hambrecht
Mr. Bray
Senator Marsh
Marsh
F. J. Eppling
Eppling
Watertown College
Senate
City considers hydrant bid for spring water extension
Herty advised leaving the matter to the council while the Board of Public Works recommends Chapman Hydrant for the water extension. Bids: Chapman Valve Co 28.75 Chicago. Scott Valve Co 35.00 Chicago. Ludlow Valve Co 35.95 Chicago. W A Roosevelt Co 37.00 La Crosse. Mathews Hydrants had been used but did not bid this year. Chapman is preferred amid a bid dispute.
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Herty
Chapman
Chapman Valve Co
Chicago
Scott Valve Co
Ludlow Valve Co
W. A. Roosevelt Co
la Crosse
Beckwith
Board of Public Works
Mathews
Mathews Co
Mathews Company
Chapman Valve Company
Chapman Company
Baker, Niebuhr Co
Committee On Water
Brenninger Siege Ends as Family Surrenders
In Youngstown Ohio on March 3 a siege of David Brenninger by six policemen ten deputies and farmers ended with Brenninger surrendering after appearing with his son in front of the barn He had fired his Winchester during the stand off no family members were hurt and neighbors feared a renewal of the siege.
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Youngstown
Ohio
David Brenninger
Brenninger
Winchester
Harriman Grabs Mexican Express
E. H. Harriman, resting in his camp near San Antonio, is said to have created an express monopoly in Mexico by telegraph use. Wells Fargo Express confirms exclusive rights over all lines of the National Railways of Mexico as Harriman inspects Mexican railroad interests.
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San Antonio
Texas
E. H. Harriman
Mexico
Harriman
Wells Fargo Express Company
National Railways of
Roosevelt's Final Working Day Noted With Calls and Autographs
President Roosevelt spent his last working day in the White House signing bills and commissions and meeting hundreds of visitors. He hosted diversions from schoolboys to governors and received the Republican Glee Club before luncheon with Mrs. Roosevelt.
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Washington, D. C
Mr. Roosevelt
United States
Menominee, Mich
Commission
George F. Terry
New York
War Department
Department of Commerce and Labor
Congress
Woodruff
New York State
Republican Committee
Columbus
Ohio
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Prediction of statewide dry Indiana after county option defeat
Indianapolis March 3. With brewery forces defeated in the local option repeal effort, observers predict that three fourths of Indiana will be dry within thirty days.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Indiana
Opposition to Resolution Delays Stephenson Inquiry Claim
Members expect resistance to the measure amid belief that every candidate must be scrutinized before the Stephenson investigation finishes and the time limit expires.
Roosevelt Era White House Dinner Timeline
Illinois and Missouri will host a 8 p m reception presiding over by Roosevelt the last White House dinner attended by members of the Roosevelt family and the president elect and Mrs Taft along with relatives, marking a formal farewell gathering.
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Illinois
Missouri
Roosevelt
Dent-Elect
Wohls Entertain Friends at 1601 King Street Event
Mr and Mrs H E Wohl hosted about a dozen friends at their King Street home in a social evening. Refreshments and cards provided the entertainment with casual diverting diversions featured.
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H. E. Wohl
King Street
Ind
Graef Leaves City Post to Take New Haberdashery Role
A. A. Graef resigns as secretary treasurer of the La Crosse Haberdashery after years of service. He departs for Paul to pursue new business opportunities and expects to ease into the new venture.
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A. A. Graef
City
the la Crosse , Haberdashery
Paul
Eas
Irvine Plain Facts About Watch Clock and Jewelry Repairing
Over 20 years we have repaired all kinds of watches clocks and jewelry. Our goal is to restore timepieces as near as possible to original condition. We use high quality methods and materials and thoroughly test every piece before it leaves our hands.
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Irvine
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