Esch Favored For Spooner Seat In Capitol Report
Madison March 5 The report says all Spooner candidates withdrew as Isaac Stephenson would not seek re election on the unexpired term He is expected to win the March 26 election Esch Cooper Hatten and Davidson deny opposition while signaling withdrawals and plan to open headquarters soon No open fight exists and others prepare for the next term
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Madison
Wis
Spooner
Isaac Stephenson
Stephenson
Esch
Cooper
Hatten
Davidson
la Follette
W. B. Tscharner
Wisconsin
Mississippi
Engineer Woods
Congress
Wisconsin senate race rumors hinge on Lenroot and Esch
In Madison on March 5 speculation centers on Esch as a possible U S senator if Lenroot stays out. A telegram sought Lenroot in Madison with no reply by noon. Esch enjoys La Crosse and La Follette circles. Stephenson and Ekern ties fade as Davidson and Connor lose support. Esch plans to announce after surveying the field upon returning home.
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Madison
Wis
Esch
Lenroot
la Crosse
Morris
Stephenson
Ekern
Herald pleads guilty in red light mail case
In New York on March 5 William Rand for the New York Herald Printing company entered a guilty plea in federal court for James Gordon Bennett and William Gillham over the papers Red Light column. Sentencing is set for April 2.
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Scripps-McRae Dispatch
New York
William Rand
New York Herald Printing Company
James Gordon Bennett
William Gillham
Law on Wisconsin Senate vacancy mired in resignation rules
The article discusses the difficulty of appointing a successor to Senator Spooner before May 1 due to ambiguous statutes. Courts in Missouri and Indiana support that resignation does not create a vacancy until it occurs. Attorneys expect an official opinion soon, as the 1898 statute complicates timing and may force eight weeks of political bargaining affecting law passage.
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Spooner
Supreme Courts
McGraith
Missouri
Indiana
Biddle
United States
Senate
Supreme Court
Wagner Refuses Epilepsy Link in Thaw Trial Testimony
New York March 5. Dr. Wagner was recalled in the Thaw trial. Jerome pressed for any sign in Thaw’s actions on the night of the tragedy indicating epilepsy. Wagner declined direct answers until Jerome insisted. He finally said No. A recess followed.
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Scripps-McRae Dispatch
New York
Wagner
Jerome
Caledonia Teams Set for YMCA Games at La Crosse
The Caledonia boys and girls basketball teams will meet La Crosse YMCA squads at the YMCA gymnasium on Friday. Both teams aim to showcase strong defense and scoring drive in the intercity contest.
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Caledonia
la Crosse
Esch Receives Broad Support for Wisconsin Senate Run
Local leaders across western Wisconsin endorse Representative John J. Esch for the U S Senate seat being vacated by the resignation of John C. Spooner. Supporters cite his record on river projects and broader state benefits, urging unified backing from western districts and state Republicans.
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John J. Esch
Spooner
United States Senate
La Crosse Couple Granted Marriage License
Julia Giannite and Oscar Friese of La Crosse were granted a marriage license to wed, confirming their ceremony eligibility.
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Julia Giannite
Oscar Friese
la Crosse
Troops Clash At Opening Of Russian Douma
Stormy opening of the Russian douma as troops barred the palace and rode down crowds injuring scores. Deputies' entrance drew wild enthusiasm from workers. Golovin chosen president as the session began at noon.
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Scripps-McRae
ST. Petersburg
Golovin
Mormon Coulee Pioneer Dead
William Nicoli oldest resident of Mormon Coulee died at his home at eight last night of old age. Born in Germany March 17, 1823 he would have turned 84 later this month. He arrived in 1854 and toiled as a farmer. He leaves four sons Otto Louis G W and Adolph. Funeral set for Thursday at the residence with Rev Andreas officiating. Interment in Reform church cemetery conducted by Fessler Dahl.
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William Nicoli
Mormon Coulee
The
Coulee
Mr. Nicoli
Germany
Louisa Hortschafer
Otto
Louis
G. W
North Dakota
Adolph
la Crosse
Andreas
Reform Church
Fessler & Dahl
Prohibition Candidates Fail To Field Ticket In Primary
Nomination papers on file with City Clerk Sieger show no non partisan candidates. The prohibition party has failed to place a ticket in the field. Sieger began preparing primary ballot copy. Primary election set for March 1.
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Sieger
Prohibition Party
Birmingham Gets Two Years
Frank Birmingham, arrested by local police thirty nine times, was sentenced to two years at Waupun this afternoon by Judge Brindley on a guilty plea of robbery from the person. Thomas Sweeney of Brownsville, Minn., was the complainant. Dr Powell and Dr Egan examined Birmingham and found him sane. his mother had requested the examination.
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Frank Birmingham
Waupun
Brindley
Thomas Sweeney
Brownsville
Minn
G. Powell
G. J. Egan
Birmingham
Opposition to proposed electrical inspection ordinance at council meeting
The special rewiring committee of the common council faced minority opposition to a new electrical inspection ordinance last night. The minority plans to present a report arguing the new measure is weaker than the original ordinance, with the private consumer mentioned under the old plan.
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Common Council
College Youth Turns Burglar
A 20 year old, Richard O Hoopes son of Ira G Hoopes a Kokomo Indiana lawyer, was arrested for burglarizing homes of millionaires including Chatfield Taylors He was a Lake Forest University student until six weeks ago and a Sigma Phi Sigma member Police removed a trunk with nearly five hundred pieces of fine jewelry from the fraternity house The value of the loot is not yet estimated He said an impulse to rob came upon him after others slept and he gained entry to the Taylor residence by sawing a panel from the door Police say he confessed to the robberies The article notes he did not know other house names
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Scripps-McRae Dispatch
Chicago
Ill
Richard O. Hoopes
Ira G. Hoopes
Kokomo
Ind
Chatfield Taylor
Lake Forest University
Sigma Phi Sigma
Taylor
Montgomery Trial Under Way In Wilton Murder Case
The retrial of James Montgomery for the murder of his wife near Wilton is being heard today by Judge O Neill at Black River Falls following a supreme court grant.
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James Montgomery
Wilton
O'Neill
Black River Falls
Supreme Court
Chicago Livestock Market Prices and Receipts Report
Wis. Grain & Stock Co quotes Chicago hog and cattle totals with receipts. Hogs show 15 000 receipts and stable averages from prior day, with prices from 6.70 to 7.00 for various grades. Cattle receipts around 3 000 with readiness noted. Sheep receipts listed as young.
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Wis. Grain & Stock Co
Yong
Toland Might Lease Old High School For W B U
City faces possible lease to F J Toland president of W B U for a long term to house his schools. Board of Trade advertising committee and local attorneys debate legality and terms while education leaders weigh using the Second district or old high school for a manual training department.
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F. J. Toland
Board of Trade
William Doerflinger
Harry Long
O. S. Sisson
Second Ward
Toland
John Miller
la Crosse
Board of Education
J. P. Bird
Chicago
Eddy controversy moves toward service in New Hampshire case
Lawyers for both sides confer as Streeter refuses to accept service for all defendants. Petitioners seek to compel Mrs. Eddy to appear, with papers to be left at the front door permitted by New Hampshire law.
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Concord
N. H
Eddy
Streeter
New Hampshire
Civil War Veterans Reunite In Letter Amid Court Action
George W. Glover of Deadwood S D sues his mother Mary Baker Glover Eddy head of the Christian Science church for an accounting and appoints a receiver. Edward Cronon La Crosse county coroner and veteran from Company I Eighth Wisconsin writes Glover recalling Corinth Miss 1862 and renews old ties. The suit targets Alfred Farlow and trustees of the First Church of Boston in behalf of Glover his daughter and his nephew George W Baker of Bangor Me as next friend.
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George W. Glover
Deadwood
S. D
Mary Baker Glover Eddy
Christian Science Church
la Crosse County
Glover
Edward Cronon
Wisconsin G. A. R
Cronon
Eighth
Wisconsin
la Crosse
Corinth
Miss
Alfred Farlow
First Church of
Boston
Mary Baker Glover
George W. Baker
Bangor
Eddy
Weather outlook for tonight and Wednesday
Fair tonight and Wednesday with colder air tonight. Temperatures range from 20 to 34 degrees and winds around 10 mph.
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Alfred Harrison
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E. A. Gotterdam
Ori J. Sorensen
A. F. Reitzel
Hosley
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William A. Wiggenhorn
T. A. Lavake
M. Platz
H. C. Evenson
Jack Fetter
Dana
Montgomery
Chicago Livestock Market
Toland W.B.U
Mahoney
the Tribune
C. L. Hood
Frank Winter
Winter, Esch & Winter
Cody
Ed. Cronon
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