Wisconsin light and power backs interurban railroad plan
President Mills Tourtellotte in New York arranging final details for a La Crosse and Black River interurban. Local towns pledge bonds of 1.5 to 2 million with April first as drop dead date. Negotiations include entry via the Onalaska short line and power supply talks with Wisconsin Light and Power.
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Tourtellotte
Mills Tourtellotte
New York
Tourte Hotte
Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul
Onalaska
la Crosse
Trourtellotte
Wisconsin Light and Power Company
Transports Held at Manila And Fleet Plans Revealed
Washington reports the Meade McClennan and Patrick held at Manila for possible Orient contingencies. A tentative Great Northern charter would supply Minnesota and Dakota if needed, though no charter is planned. The Logan carrying the Eighth Infantry under General Lee sailed from San Francisco for the Philippines.
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Scripps-McRae
Washington
Orient
Meade, McClennan
Patrick
Manila
Quartermasters Department
Great Northern Steamship Company
Minnesota
Dakota
Tait
Eighth Infantry
San Francisco
Cal
Logan
Philippnes
J. M. Lee
Taggart
Standard Oil Delayed in Rogers Case to March 26
Justice Gildersleeve granted a delay in the Rogers case to March 26 to await a Missouri appeal ruling. Standard officials must answer Hadleys questions if Missouri’s final decision finds against Standard Oil.
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New York
Gildersleeve
Supreme Court
Rogers
Supreme Court of Missouri
Standard
Hadley
Missouri
Standard Co
Supreme Court Rules Clark Lacked Knowledge of Land Frauds
The Supreme Court upholds a lower court ruling in the government case against Senator Clark, finding he did not have actual knowledge of land frauds. The decision was announced in Washington on March 5.
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Washington
Supreme Court Today
Clark
Weather forecast shows warming trend after cold night
Forecast warns of general failure tonight and Tuesday with warmer conditions on Tuesday. Temperatures fall to 15 degrees tonight then rise to a warm high around 26 and a cold low near 10 by Wednesday, with light winds around 4 to 8 mph in the morning.
Longworth Returns to Congress with Gifts for Colleagues
Nicholas Longworth resumed his congressional duties in Washington on March 5 and was warmly greeted. He presented Cannon with a foot long cigar and said he has presents for his other colleagues.
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Washington
Nicholas Longworth
Cannon
Man Probably Murdered at Black River Falls
Special Tribune Dispatch reports a man believed to be William Mattson Shark found dead on railroad tracks in Black River Falls Wisconsin with little money. Foul play suspected and investigation ongoing.
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Black River Falls
Wis
William Mattson
Eaton Postmaster Nominee Named for Duluth
Washington March 5 The president nominated Guy A. Eaton to be postmaster at Duluth Minnesota today.
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Eaton
Duluth, Minn
Scripps-McRae Dispatch
Washington
Guy A. Eaton
Duluth
Minn
Alaskan Congressman Sees Delegate Granted by House
The House today unanimously approved a bill granting Alaska a delegate to Congress. The measure creates representation for the territory, signaling a step toward fuller participation in legislative affairs.
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Scripps-McRae Dispatch
Washington
House
Territory of
Alaska
Congress
New Westminster Church Formed From Mission
Westminster Presbyterian church organized yesterday with 34 members, 24 by letter and 10 by profession of faith. Three baptized. Rev. J Kronemeyer chosen pastor. elders John Van Loon Albert J Grabhorn George Webb. trustees Fred Betz C E Foerster A L Wunderlich J Staublin George Webb A J Grabhorn. William Wagner clerk. Services led by Rev J Fowler. sermon by Rev W D Thomas. sacrament administered. Church to grow under Rev Kronemeyer's leadership.
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Westminster Presbyterian Church
First Presbyterian Church
J. Kronemeyer
Misson
John van Loon
Albert J. Grabhorn
George Webb
Fred Betz
C. E. Foerster
A. L. Wunderlich
J. Staublin
A. J. Grabhorn
William Wagner
J. K. Fowler
W. D. Thomas
Kroonemeyer
Sherrick Trial Over Embezzlement Charge in Indiana
Former state auditor David E. Sherrick faced trial in Indianapolis charged with embezzling 145000 dollars of state funds after his removal by the governor in September.
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Scripps-McRae Dispatch
Indianapolis
David IE. Sherrick
Troops Withdrawn After Springfield Riots
Springfield Ohio reports troops withdrawn after riots with three hundred arrests made in the disturbances.
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Springfield
Scripps-McRae
Springfield, O
Youth Takes Evidence in Case At Houston Hearing
Ralph Toland son of F J Toland of Wisconsin Business University acted as court reporter in Houston for coffee dealer defendants in a village case. Toland recorded defense testimony with speed and accuracy and is likely to be retained for the main trial.
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Ralph Toland
F. J. Toland
Wisconsin Business University Today
Houston
Toland
Tom Johnson Named Democratic National Committeeman for Ohio
INDIANAPOLIS March 5 Tom Johnson will be the new democratic national committeeman for Ohio succeeding John R McLean. An army of stags led by a lion is feared more than an army of lions led by a stag. This stresses the need for bold leadership in enterprise and advertising.
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Indianapolis
Tom Johnson
Ohio
John R. McLean
Lamp fire tragedy claims Arcadia storekeeper life
Emil Feginia of Arcadia Wisconsin, about 35, died after a lamp exploded when a cleaning rag was tossed into a stove. He ran from his home as flames enveloped his clothing, then into a barn where flames spread. His widow and two young children survive.
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Arcadia
Wis
Emil Feginia
Not Guilty Plea in Slaying Case at Hullister Home
Richard Ivins, accused of murdering Mrs. Bessie Hollister, entered a not guilty plea in Chicago. A motion to quash was overruled, keeping the case on track for trial.
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Scripps-McRae Dispatch
Chicago
Richard Ivins
Bessie Hollister
Alaska coal shortage sparks army aid appeal
Nome Alaska on March 5 reports men fight for a few tons of coal and cannot buy it at any price. The mayor appeals again to the government for aid from military stores to relieve the shortage.
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Nome
Alaska
J. R. Kerr Visits Fond du Lac on Business Mission
J. R. Kerr of Fond du Lac travels to the city on a business mission to meet local officials and discuss potential trade opportunities.
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J. R. Kerr
Fond du Lac
Dolan Removes Mitchell as Miners President
In Pittsburg Dolan deposes Mitchell as president for alleged constitutional violations and appoints a committee to run national affairs. New York reports Mitchell denying any agreement with Robbins to force a strike amid union dues tensions. Des Moines notes a preliminary meeting between operators and miners with possible postponement pending Illinois conference action.
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New York
John Mitchell
Robbins
Mitchell
Whch
Des Moines
Banker Fined $1000 for False Bank Statements
Robe Dow of Stoughton cashier and principal owner of Stoughton State Bank pleaded guilty in Madison to making and publishing false statements about the bank’s financial condition. Three counts were reduced to a single information, and the municipal court imposed the minimum $1,000 fine, which was paid immediately.
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Madison, Wis
Gilbert
Sturdevant
Bradbury Divorce Settled After Negotiated Cash Alimony
Ethel E. Bradbury was granted a divorce from James M. Bradbury without testimony after last minute talks. Bradbury withdrew his defense and paid a lump sum alimony, ending the dispute with a permanent legal separation.
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Ethel E. Bradbury
James M. Bradbury
Mr. Bradbury
WisconsinWI pulpwood co plans huge mill at Port Edwards
Milwaukee paper industry notes a calamity in local supply and reports a sulphate company forming at Port Edwards to build a large mill. Stockholders include John McNaughton of Appleton L M Alexander of Milwaukee T E Nash and sons of Grand Rapids Col F Vilas and G E Steel of Chicago.
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Scripps-McRae Dispatch
Milwaukee
Wis
Wisconsin
Port Edwards
Canada
John McNaughton
Appleton
L. M. Alexander
Security General Paper Company
T. E. Nash and Sons
Grand Rapids
Col. F. Vilas
G. E. Steel
Chicago
Burglar George Reynolds Sentenced in Wisconsin
Waukesha Wisconsin March 5 George Reynolds the burglar arrested in La Crosse while attempting to pawn stolen valuables was sentenced today to three years in the state prison for burglary He wept profusely at sentencing reflecting on his crime.
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Special Tribune Dispatch
Wiaukesha, Wis
George Reynolds
la Crosse
Prson
Incompatibility Leads to Lancaster Divorce in Circuit Court
Morris and Euphemia Lancaster of the city were granted a divorce by Judge Fruit after incompatibility of temper made cohabitation impossible. The couple had children from prior marriages and tensions with stepchildren troubled the household. In Monroe County, Anna Bunk also received a divorce from Joseph Bunk amid similar proceedings.
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Morris
Euphemia Lancaster
Judge Fruit
Cyclone Destroys American Consulate in Tahiti
State department was notified that the cyclone wrecked the American consulate at Tahiti occupied by Consul Duty. Records were saved. The loss in the islands totals two million dollars.
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Scripps-McRae
Washington
State Department
Tahit
Nebraska Railroads Resume Traffic After Blizzard Tieup
Nebraska railroads resume traffic after 24 hours of drifts from a blizzard. A northwestern train on the Black Hills line is reported lost in the snow and has not sent word for 40 hours. In store advertising, a quip reads he who despairs to win has already lost.
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Lincoln
Neb
Nebraska
Black Hills
Theatre Fire Destroys Des Moines Grand Opera House
A fire in Des Moines today destroyed the grand opera house and adjacent buildings, causing about 75000 dollars in damages. The property of a company performing there was also lost in the blaze.
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Scripps-McRae Dispatch
Des Moines
Grand Opera House
Fishing Boats Partly Return After Losses
March 5 report says all but fifteen of the three hundred missing fishing boats have returned with fifty known drowned.
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Scripps-McRae
Tronchjem
Salem men charged with theft of twenty five dollars
Henry Hazelbush was arraigned on larceny charges after Mose Gilfillan claimed $25 disappeared while they played cards in Salem. The case was adjourned pending witness subpoenas as Hazelbush and Gilfillan dispute ownership and timing of the money.
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Mose Gilfillan
West Salem
Henry Hazelbush
Brindley
Hazelbush
Gilfillan
Salem
Henry Waters Laid to Rest in Simple Funeral
The funeral for Henry T. Waters was held today from his South Seventh street residence with Rev. Father White officiating. Services were brief and dignified as friends laid flowers on the casket and pallbearers C. H. Connor A. E. Forschler A. M. Brayton Fred Heil Charles B. Miller and William Tisch. Interment followed at the Catholic cemetery.
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Henry T. Waters
South Seventh Street
Father White
St. Mary’s Church
C. H. Connor
A. E. Forschler
A. M. Brayton
Fred Heil
Charles B. Miller
William Tisch
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