Doerflinger Is Named New Board of Trade President
At the Board of Trade meeting last evening William Doerflinger was unanimously elected president to fill the vacancy from B C Smith's disqualification. The nomination was made by J L Utermoehl and seconded by O R Skaaar. The report notes Doerflinger's wide merchant experience and public approval.
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Doerflinger
NEW Board OF Trade
Board of Trade
William Doerflinger
B. C. Smith
J. L. Utermoehl
O. R. Skaaar
New President Yet to Accept Board of Trade Post
Mr. Doerflinger has not accepted the presidency of the Board of Trade. The election surprised him and he offered only to consider the role. He believes the office requires hard work and ample time, noting his Saengerfest duties may occupy months. Support assurances could influence his decision.
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Doerflinger
Board of Trade
Doerflinger Elected Leader and Dues Debate at La Crosse Board
The La Crosse Board of Trade unanimously elected Doerflinger as head for the coming year. Dues for the current year were kept at five dollars for firms two fifty for professionals and one dollar for wage earners. A two class dues proposal was rejected. an exhibition room proposal was abandoned due to lack of a suitable building. Secretary Bentley submitted a lengthy report praising steady growth and anticipated 1908 construction contracts.
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Doerflinger
W. T. Berry
A. A. Bentley
William Doerflinger Elected President of Board of Trade
Optimism and ambition should speak success for La Crosse reinforced by natural advantages and loyal citizens. he must forge ahead and leave behind the fault-finder who entertains no one except his own mind. The newly elected president William Doerflinger pledges public support and duty.
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William Doerflinger
The
Board of Trade
la Crosse
Kfrom
A. A. Bentley
Wealthy husband builds mausoleum to preserve wife memory
A wealthy husband constructs a mausoleum on the mansion lawn as the final resting place for his first wife who died about four years ago. The interior will replicate the bedroom of the former Mrs Jamieson featuring pictures of Mr Jamieson.
Pittsburg Woman Chooses Pal as Coachman Sparks Scandal
Mrs Harry Skinner wife of a carriage maker and Geo H Lowe coachman for Mrs Mary McJones were arrested in a downtown Pittsburg hotel where Mrs Lowe shadowed her husband all night. She led police to a detective and told of alleged relations with a society woman. The Skinners are described as part of the citys swell set.
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Pittsburg
Harry Skinner
Geo. H. Lowe
Mary McJones
Hartje Cleared of Conspiracy in Pittsburg Case
Augustus Hartje, John Welshops, and Clifford Hooe were acquitted of conspiracy in Pittsburg. The suit grew from a divorce trial where Hooe was alleged to be a correspondent. Mrs Hartje prevailed on all points, accusing the trio of using perjured testimony to prove her guilt.
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Pittsburg
Augustus Hartje
John Weishons
Clifford Hooe
M Hartje
Hooe
Hartje
Welshops
Hope
Venezuela Frays over Arbitration Demand in Castro Clash
The United States demands Castro submit all disputes to arbitration. Caracas reports Castro refuses both en bloc and individual offers. Washington prepares for potential display of force as Congress seeks full correspondence on six cases, led by an $8,000,000 asphalt trust fine.
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Venezuela
Castro
United States
Washington
State Department
Asphalt Trust
Army
Navy
Root
Russell
Mrs Ray Reid Dies at St Francis Hospital
News of Mrs Judge Ray B S Reid death at St Francis hospital reaches the city as Judge Reid travels from Washington on inland waterways duty. He is en route and will learn the loss on arrival tomorrow morning after Mrs Reid fell ill last week with grippish symptoms.
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Reid
St. Francis Hospital
Judge Reid
Japan Threatens War Over Ship Tate su Seizure
A Sun dispatch reports Japan will declare war on China unless the Chinese government frees the Japanese steamer Tatsuse seized at Uncas February 7 on suspicion of supplying arms to revolutionaries.
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the Sun
Japan
China
Uncaes
Deathbed dispute costs heir millions in ailing uncle case
Loyal L Smith Jr of Peoria ignored telegrams from L L Smith known as Sleepy Smith and died left several millions in a trust fund for education of poor boys. Disinheritance followed three year feud after Loyal declined to visit the dying uncle who had supported his early schooling and career.
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Sarah S. Darling
North Seventh Street
Loyal Smith, Jr
Peoria, Ill
L. L. Smith
L Smith, Jr
Peoria
New York
Wall Street
Smith
Gates-Drake
Loyal Smith
Loyal
Lawrenceville
Bank Robbery Hits Mt. Crab Bank in Ohio
Cracksmen escaped after blowing the Mt. Crab bank safe and stealing $5,000. The blast woke hotel guests as the burglars fled the scene.
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MT. Crab, Ohio
Mt. Crab Bank
Collinwood School Fire Tragedy Claims 170 Children
Chicago reports a deadly blaze at Collinwood Public School resulting in 170 child deaths amid panic. Police arrest Waxelbaum and Yo niatis linked to Edelstadt anarchist group as Emma Goldman’s deportation looms and blood poisoning rumors surround Shippy’s wound.
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Shippy
Emma Goldman
Averbuch
Chica
Tragic Lakeview School Fire in Cleveland Kills Many
A devastating blaze at Lakeview public school in Collinwood Cleveland causes massive loss of life. Deputy Coroner McNeill reports 170 dead with 132 bodies at the morgue. Most victims are children. five teachers and a janitor among the dead. Fire started from an overheated furnace at 10:30 am. Teachers Carrie Wiley and Grace Fisk died trying to shepherd students. Firefighters and parents risked collapse as walls fell and homes nearby became makeshift morgues.
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McNeill
Lake Shore
Lakeview
Collinwood
Carrie Wiley
Grace Fisk
Government moves against foreigners crackdown
The government orders immigration commissioners to cooperate with police and the secret service to curb foreign influx. Deportation law copies sent to major cities as authorities intensify nationwide monitoring. President Roosevelt praises Shippy, calling him the right man in the right place.
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Secret Service
Teddy
Shippy
Roosevelt
Anarchist Plot Reported Targeting Police Chief
A group described as anarchists reportedly plotted to assassinate the police chief after receiving an order from an unknown source. The text suggests a clandestine plan and involvement of unclear factions.
Hopkins Defends the Aldrich Bill in Senate
Senator Hopkins of Illinois urged support for the Aldrich financial bill in the Senate saying it could have curbed the recent panic if enacted. He compared bank guarantees to farmers' crop guarantees and argued against critics fearful the Bryan plan might prevail.
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Washington, D. C
Hopkins
Illinois
Senate
Judge in Pajamas Heads 3 Cent Fare Fight
Federal Judge Swan in Detroit dissolved a temporary order and issued a permanent injunction blocking United Railway from publishing or enforcing a new 38 cent fare ordinance amid a midnight injunction request.
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Detroit, Mich
Swan
United Railway
Placards Threaten King Alfonso Visit Draw Fire
Placards posted in Barcelona warn an attempt on King Alfonso during his March 12 visit. Police removed the notices the next day as threats were turned over to authorities for investigation.
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Barcelona
Alfonso
Mabel Kohn Celebrates Seventh Birthday Party
Mabel Kohn invites seven young friends to celebrate her seventh birthday on March 1. The children played games sang songs and enjoyed refreshments at 5 o'clock before returning home before dark.
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Mabel Kohn
Esch Hours of Service Law Adds 5000 Telegraph Operators
Washington March 4 5 000 additional telegraph operators will enter railway service due to the Esch hours of service law which takes effect today.
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Washington, D. C
Weather roundup and extreme temperatures reported
Yesterday extremes ranged from 16 below in Havre to 78 in Jupiter. Forecasts call for Wisconsin fair tonight with increasing clouds Thursday and little temperature change. Minnesota partly cloudy tonight and Thursday with colder west. towns expect increasing cloudiness and possible rain or snow late tonight into Thursday.
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Montgomery
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