Thaw Trial Sees Wagner and Jerome Clash In Court
Battling Nelson attends the Thaw trial as Dr. Wagner and Jerome clash over insanity and evidence. Mrs. William Thaw testifies and collapses under strain while Delmas questions the judge and prosecutor. The day ends with tensions high and Wagner’s testimony largely intact.
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Nelson
White
Wagner
Jerome
Thaw
Hartridge
William Thaw
Dr. Evans
Evans
William K. Thaw
Harry
Delmas
Jelliffe
Hammond
Josis Te Fitzgerald
Harry Thaw
Stanford White
Dr. Wagner
Government Wins Two Rulings Against Standard Oil
In Chicago on March 6 the government secured two key rulings in its suit. Judge Landis found Standard Oil accepted rate reductions from its published rates, presumably wilfully and knowingly, and ruled the company should not have immunity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scripps-McRae Dispatch
Chicago
Standard Oil Company
Landis
Standard
Mankato mill owner narrowly escapes death
Munson Burton, owner in Mankato knitting mills and former La Crosse resident, had a narrow escape when his cab was crushed between two freight cars during yard switching. He escaped unhurt despite the taxi being destroyed.
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Munson Burton
Mankato, Minn
Knitting Mills
la Crosse
Burton
Flint Returns to Duty After Carlsban Funeral
G W Flint resumes duties on the Burlington road after visiting Carlsban Mississippi where he attended the funeral of his brother F A Mitchell has been promoted to passenger conductor on the Bur
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G. W .Flint
Burlington Road
Carlsban, {. M
F. A. Mitchell
Bur
Radiator Blast Injures Plant Workers in La Crosse
A six foot steam radiator exploded at La Crosse Bottling Works at 10 yesterday morning. A Houthmeaker, George Rieck, and John Sherman faced possible death. Houthmeaker fainted but recovered. Others sustained minor injuries. glass shattered, bottles broken. radiator base blown out. company officials say damage is not large.
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la Crosse Bottling Works
South Third Street
A. Houthmeaker
George Rieck
John Sherman
Mr. Houthmaker
Houthmaker
Hoopes Student Held on Burglary Charges In Lake Forest
Richard O. Hoopes, a student at Raffles, was taken to Lake Forest to face numerous burglary charges. His father Ira C. Hoopes of Kokomo Ind says the youth, damaged by a bicycle accident two years ago, has been erratic and may seek commitment to a sanitarium.
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Scripps-McRae
Chicago
Richard O. Hoopes
Raffles
Lake Forest
Ira C. Hoopes
Kokomo
Ind
Hargis Trial Delayed by Change of Venue to Elliott County
In Jackson Kentucky the Hargis case received a venue change to Elliott County. Sandy Hook, the county seat, has no railroads or wire communication, and the move alters where the proceedings will take place.
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Scripps-McRae
Jackson
Hargis
Elliott County
Sandy Hook
Wisconsin State League Publishes Complete Schedule
Milwaukee newspapers publish the Wisconsin State League full schedule. The Tribune has the same lineup as before with a few alterations.
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Milwaukee
Tribune
Ex Governor of Iowa Dies in Lima Ohio
Former Iowa governor Frank T. Campbell died in Lima Ohio this morning. Attorney C L Baldwin is in Sparta Wisconsin transacting business today.
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Iowa
Scripps-McRae Dispatch
Lima
Frank T. Campbell
C .L .Baldwin
Sparta
Wis
Dowd & Sons Beloit Machine Knife Works Damaged by Fire
Fire damaged the machine knife works of R J J Dowd and Sons in Beloit. An investigation into the blaze is underway with firefighters on the scene and property loss yet to be assessed.
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R. JJ. Dowd & Sons
Beloit
Bogus Drafts Hidden as Loss in Peoria Robbery
Peoria March 6 Officials found $100,000 in bogus drafts issued by Dougherty and paid through the defunct Peoria National bank were destroyed when the school board vaults were robbed. The drafts were liabilities against the bank stockholders, noted as Peoria’s prominent citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scripps-McRae
Peoria
Dougherty
Peoria National Bank
Esch Backed by Local Leaders for Senate Run
Attorney A E Bleekman Jr states strong local support for Congressman John J Esch, praising his experience and ties. He argues Esch would carry on Spooner era work in the senate, while a new candidate would face Washington readjustment and an apprenticeship period.
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John J. Esch
A. E. Bleekman, Jr
Bleekman & Bleekman
Esch
Spooner
Esch-Townsend
Esch-La Follette
Senate
Washington
Esch Backed by Attorney Thompson in Senate Bid
Attorney James Thompson praises representative Mr. Esch for ability and integrity and notes wide support and absence of known enemies. He calls Esch a worthy choice for La Crosse to have in the United States senate and expresses hope for his victory.
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Esch
James Thompson
la Crosse
United States Senate
Esch Praised as Best Choice for Wisconsin Senate
Attorney F H Hartwell of Morris Hartwell declares Mr Esch fit for United States senator from Wisconsin. He says Esch is close to President Roosevelt, national in reputation, and has shown welfare of the people through recent legislation. Wisconsin should elect Esch to S enate.
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Esch
United States
Wisconsin
F.H. Hartwell
Morris & Hartwell
Roosevelt
Spooner
Congress
Senate
Rabies Confirmed in Dog Sent by Denton Street Owner
Antonio Lagorio of the Pasteur Institute Chicago examined a brain sent by Diem Schaller 927 Denton Street and found Negri bodies confirming rabies. Dr George Powell was informed of rabies prevalence and a second canine examination. the second dog showed abundant rabies indicators before death.
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Antonio Lagorio
Pasteur Institute
Chicago
Diem Schaller
Denton Street
George Powell
Lagorio
Delayed Decision on Mowing Plant Moves
La Crosse Threshing Machine Manufacturing seeks stock subscriptions as it delays a decision on staying in La Crosse. Joseph Boschert, company president, says funds are to be raised today through Friday with a verdict by week end. An offer to move to Winnipeg exists but the firm prefers to remain if financing succeeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Crosse
Winnipeg
Frank Winter Endorses Esch for Senate Seat
Frank Winter, law partner of Representative Esch, argues Esch should be a Senate candidate. He credits Esch with support for Roosevelt era reform, leadership on railway legislation, and securing early committee support for rate bill measures.
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Frank Winter
Representative Esch
Esch
Senate
Roosevelt
Milwaukee visitor returns home after stay
Mrs George M Hostad has returned to Milwaukee Wisconsin after a visit here Deputy Frey of the Yeomen of America will give an interesting lecture to members of his lodge in Rose street Woodman High tomorrow evening The telephone blocks in on the Burlington route between St Paul Minnesota and AME Bloyedin.
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George M. Hostad
Milwaukee
Wis
Frey
The
Yeomen of America
Rose Street Woodman High
Burlington
Little Emmet Schrank Denied Carnegie Medal Honor
Emmet Schrank aged 3 saved his sister Helen 14 months from a January 21 1907 chimney fire at 921 Vine Street. Despite brave act the Carnegie hero commission will not award a medal due to his youth, though Dr Powell and F M Wilmot acknowledge the boy's loyalty.
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Emmet Schrank
J. F. Schrank
Main Street
Carnegie Hero Commission
Helen
Schrank
Vine Street
Emmet
Wisconsin league name change ends state league label
The state league baseball association now operates as the Wisconsin league. Fond du Lac officials plan to dissolve the Fox River Valley league and papers will be drawn immediately. Green Bay backstop David Steele is signed by Green Bay after a La Crosse bid fell through.
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State League Baseball Association
Fox River Valley League
Wisconsin State League
Fond du Lac
B. J. Hasting
Fix River League
Freeport
Wisconsin
David Steele
St. Louis
la Crosse
Steele
Green Bay
Lannoy
Moore Oshkosh
Killian
Rogers
St. Paul
Birthday Surprise for Mrs. Koeller at 1421 Mississippi
Mrs Herman Koeller was pleasantly surprised at home 1421 Mississippi Street on Tuesday for her birthday. A gathering of neighbors and friends included H Niebuhr W Niebuhr W Strietz Lokke J Shuman H Suhling C Opitz J Grosch S Wensele Rumberg A Gutske O Kreuze B Trepte Ottillie M Miller L Neumann F Schildman F Seide C Koeller Early Louise Schildman and Mr. and Mrs. W V Hagensief.
Judge Parish Expedited Jury Trials in Oshkosh
Judge J K Parish of Ashland filled in for Judge L W Halsey in Milwaukee during the Madl murder trial in Oshkosh and disposed of fourteen jury cases in ten days. He says he aims to speed business without being revolutionary to prevent court backlog statewide.
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J. K. Parish
Ashland
L. W. Halsey
Milwaukee
Oshkosh
Modern Philosophy on Trouble Hunters and Fair Photographs
A wry column notes that those who chase trouble find more trouble, women dislike altered photos, and the irritation of beating a down carpet is wasted. It adds a quip about losing money in poker versus trying to win it.
EUH Plans Friday Trip to Madison for Candidacy
The article notes EUH travels to Madison on Friday as a possible run for office remains undecided. Lenroot may not seek the candidacy, while La Crosse man appears to have a favorable chance if he runs.
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Euh
Madison
Senator La Follette Favorited to Succeed Spooner
Rumors swirl but expectant observers view La Follette as certain to win the Spooner seat. The outcome hinges on his forthcoming public statement breaking the silence.
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la Follette
Spooner
Madison Dispatch Reports Wisconsin Political Moves
Special Tribune dispatch from Madison notes Esch plans Milwaukee visit and potential voting date. Lenroot arrives as factional tensions persist. Spooner resignation read and tribute resolution debated. Legislature advances bills on legislator salaries and tobacco age limits with party splits.
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Spooner
Norcross
Janesville
Miller
la Crosse
Davis case opens over theater safety law in Chicago
In Danville on March 6 the prosecution opens the Davis case accusing him of killing Viva Jackson an 18 year old girl at the Iroquois theater. The mother of Viva Jackson testified as testimony was interrupted by an argument over theater ordinances in Chicago.
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Scripps-McRae Dispatch
Danville
Davis
Viva Jackson
Chicago
Brindley to Manage New York Dairy Farm
Thaddeus Brindley son of Judge John Brindley returns home from Hinsdale Illinois for a brief visit with his parents before departing for Newburgh New York to oversee a large dairy farm. He resigned his Illinois position and plans to leave about March 15.
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Thaddeus Brindley
John Brindley
Hinsdale
Ill
Newburgh
N. Y
Brindley
Illinois
New York State
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New York
Witnes
Wegner
Wagner Jerome
Dvelmas
Justice Fitzgerald
Fitzgerald
Gov'm't
A. Houthmaker
Cotfling
ASCN
Pasteur
Amli
Carnegie
Heroic Act
Schrank Youngster
Lenroot
Special Tribune Dispatch
I. L. Lenroot
Superior
Jon
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