Vandal Strikes Gettysburg Memorials Mutilating Statues
Gettysburg Pa March 6 authorities and residents are roused by a vandal who damaged eight granite memorial statues and columns on the battlefield. The attack damaged Grant's Volunteer Brigade monument near Big Round Top and ruined noses jaws tails feet and weapons on several memorials, prompting a manhunt and planned reconstruction.
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Gettysburg
Grant
Ninety-sixth
Pennsylvania
Fortieth New York
Forty
Massachusetts
Maine
Wisconsin
Corps
Wilson Breaks Precedent in Cabinet Resignations
Washington March 6. President Wilson shattered another precedent by accepting the resignations of all assistant secretaries and sending them to the new cabinet heads for action rather than acting on them himself.
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Washington
Wilson
Schweizer Attends State University Board Meeting
Charles Schweizer departed for Madison to participate in a meeting of the state university board of visitors, of which he had recently been named a member.
Sonora Defers Huerta Power Forces Rally in Sonora War
A Maderista rebellion gains steam as Sonora's state congress secedes from Mexico and prepares to resist General Huerta's federal troops. Provisional Governor Pesquiera vows to defend the state, cannons are readied, and Obregon is named commander as Sonora braces for clashes near the border with Agua Prieta in Douglas.
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Douglas
Ariz
Mexico
Hermosillo
Sonora
Congress
Republic of Mexico
Victoriano Huerta
Mexico City
Pesquiera
Mayretana
Huerta
Maderista
Obregon
Agua Prieta
Ojeda
Wilson Names Wood to Continue as Army Chief
Washington March 6 Major General Leonard Wood will remain chief of staff of the army through a presidential order announced today by President Wilson. Wood's Taft appointment to serve four years expires in about one year and five months. Officers interpret the continuance as him serving the balance of his original term.
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Washington
Leonard Wood
Army
Wilson
Darrow Defends Self in Bribery Trial
Clarence Darrow resumes his defense in Los Angeles with the assertion that the evidence is insufficient to hang a dog. He expects to finish his argument at noon, as the bribery case continues.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Clarence
Darrow
Clark Named Chairman of Interstate Commerce Board
Washington March 6 Commissioner Edgar H Clark was renominated by President Wilson and today chosen chairman of the Interstate Commerce Commission for a one year term He succeeds Franklin K Lane who becomes secretary of the interior
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Washington
Edgar H. Clark
Wilson
Clark
Franklin K. Lane
Secretary of the Interior
BoyKillsSister in New York House Tragedy
Four year old Henry Corell, son of a policeman, accidentally shot his 20 month old sister Helen with a pistol found in a bureau drawer in their Correll home. The gunfire left Helen dead, leaving the family in shock as the boy questions his mother's tears and his father's stare.
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New York
Henry Corell
Corell
Henry
Helen
Tariff Session Set to Begin April 1 in Washington
Washington dispatch says the special sessions of Congress start April 1 and will focus on tariff revision and passage of measures vetoed by President Taft. The report notes the narrow scope of the sessions and the political timing involved.
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Washington
Congress
Taft
Home Made Kidney Liver and Bladder Medicine Ad
A dubious home remedy promotes Murax and Buchu in gin as a cure for kidney liver and bladder issues. It claims to treat backache rheumatic pains frequent urination scalding urine puffiness dizziness and even prevents Brights disease and diabetes with a three times daily teaspoonful regimen.
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Bright
Dame Gossip Quip Becomes Pun Ridicule in Exchange
A brief exchange shows a father and son debating a phrase with a playful punchline about politeness. The father explains the joke by noting the missing final letter in a common expression. The line captures humor through wordplay and social etiquette.
Stamp Act Letter Quote on Idleness and Pride
Franklin laments idleness and pride as taxes stronger than kings and parliaments. If we remove the former, bearing the latter becomes easier.
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Benjamin Franklin
Missing signs expose fake vaudeville show at box office
A man at the box office challenged the venue, asking why patrons should reclaim their money. He claimed the act operated under false pretenses and noted three performers sang songs that did not mention love in connection with the stars above.
Reintroduction of Sundry Civil Bill by Taft Set for Extra Session
The sundry civil appropriation bill, vetoed by President Taft, will be reintroduced at the opening of the upcoming extra session. The move signals continued effort to pass the measure as part of the legislative agenda.
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Washington
Taft
Odd Fellows to Smoke in Gateway City Lodge Rooms
The Gateway City lodge I O O F announces a smoker in their Odd Fellow building rooms next Monday night with Third degree work on the agenda.
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ODD Fellows
Gateway City Lodge
Odd Fellow
Pauline Wayne Returns to White House Herd Rumor
In Marinette Wisconsin on March 6 the dairy crowd buzzed as Pauline Wayne the former first cow was reportedly returning to the White House. Sir Taurus relayed news to the herd as stock leaders ready for Pauline to resume her social role and claim the home feed box.
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White House
Pauline
PLAN FINANGING OF THE VIADUCT
Wisconsin Railway commission ordered the Rose street viaduct financing plan will be discussed at a city hall meeting tonight. Special street improvements and finance committees will meet. Mayor Dengler said the goal is to find money sources while ruling out a bond issue. Additional committees will review ordinances health railroads and lights and La Crosse street car service extension.
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Rose Street
Wisconsin Railway Commission
City Hall
John Dengler
la Crosse Street
Runaway Injures Lloyd Jolivette in French Island Incident
Lloyd Jolivette sustained a badly injured arm and other bruises when a horse drew a cutter belonging to his brother County Clerk Bert Jolivette ran away on Avon street crossing. The horse bolted home, throwing Jolivette from the sleigh and wrecking the cutter. He was treated at home in West La Crosse by Dr. J L Callahan.
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Lloyd Jolivette
Bert Jolivette
Avon Street
Jolivette
Flinders
Sokolik
French Island
J. L. Callahan
Mrs Henry Appel Dies At 64 In City Home
Mrs Henry Appel aged 64 died at her home 1805 Green Bay street at 11 30 this morning from complications after a two year illness. She is survived by her husband six children Alma Mrs Hugo Froehnert Mrs J W Kinzle Mrs Herman Bernd Mrs Chas Jorden and Mrs Charles Harzer of this city and Henry Appel Jr of Chicago as well as fourteen grandchildren. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
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Henry Appel
Green Bay Street
Appel
Hugo Froehnert
Alma
J. W. Kinzle
Herman Bernd
Chas. Jorden
Charles Harzer
Chicago
Card of Thanks for Anna Rosa Koller
The Koller family thanks friends and relatives for kindness and sympathy during the illness and death of Anna Rosa Koller. Special thanks to Rev. Richter and all who sent floral offerings. JOHN JOSEPH KOLLER AND FAMILY.
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Wsh
Anna Rosa Koller
Rev. Richter
John Joseph Koller
London Elects Today Council Members
Londoners go to the polls on March 6 to elect 118 members of the London council across wards.
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London
London Council
Real Friend Work Keeps One Steady Through Life
A reflective piece personifies Work as a constant ally in both hardship and prosperity. It describes how work offers refuge in dreary hours, guards against pride, and ensures restful sleep after busy days. The prose argues that both the rich and the poor rely on work to sustain happiness.
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Work
Socialists denounce Trades and Labor Council for anti union move
In La Crosse the Social Democratic party counters a Trades and Labor Council resolution denouncing socialist organizer R C McCaleb for opposing John Mitchell's lecture at the normal school. The party decries union leaders used by anti union tricksters and urges united action for better conditions. It also designates its primary ballot slate: Partisan, Public Ownership, People's Control.
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Trades and Labor Council of la Crosse
R. C. McCaleb
John Mitchell
American Federation of Labor
Social Democratic Party
Trades and Labor Council of
Mitchell
Labor
Eagle Hall
Knights of Columbus
Social Democratic Party of
la Crosse
Suffragists Charge Police Failings at Parade
The Rowdies Abuse the Women article details suffragists and antis at the parade with affidavits and photographs presented to the senate committee. Witnesses including Gifford Pinchot and Admiral Van Ripen testified while police blamed Congress for reduced force. A Boy Scout medal plan honors the scouts who helped maintain order.
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la Follette
Wainwright
Anson Mills
E. Dana Durand
Moore
Admiral van Ripen
Army
Pennsylvania Avenue
Thaw Writ Plea Withdrawn in Dutchess County Case
Jerome challenges merits as Thaw returns to asylum after court grants withdrawal of the writ. Justice notes proper county for case and orders any future writs returnable in Dutchess. Thaw is sent from Grand Central to the asylum on an afternoon train.
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Hirschberg
William T. Jerome
Jerome
Dutchess
Grand Central Station
Comedy authors in libel action in Chicago
Addison Burkhardt, librettist for Louisiana Lou, and co author Frederick Donaghey faced a libel suit in Chicago, Burkhardt seeking 100000 dollars after Donaghey allegedly called him a thief in a letter to a music publisher. Burkhardt claims he wrote all songs scenes and situations for the show.
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Chicago
Addison Burkhardt
Frederick Donaghey
Louisiana
Lou
Donaghey
Frog protection bill advances in Wisconsin house
Madison March 6 The Spoor bill to protect frogs between November 1 and June 1 was favorably reported by the house committee on fish and game today.
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Madison
Wis
House Committee On Fish and Game Today
Omerberg to Attend Woodmen Meeting in Oshkosh
L. B. Omerberg advisor of jurisdiction D of the Woodmen of the World will attend a three days convention in Oshkosh starting Tuesday. Delegates from nearly half the states will be present. Omerberg represents La Crosse Camp No 23 and Alois Yehle will represent Riverside Camp of North La Crosse.
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L. B. Omerberg
The
Woodmen of the World
Oshkosh
Union
Mr. Omerberg
la Crosse Camp No. 23
Alois Yehle
Riverside
North la Crosse
La Crosse Man Awarded Damage Award Fixes 52.50
The state industrial commission granted William Dvorak of La Crosse compensation from the Stamping and Tool Company for the dexter finger injury. The payout covers ten weeks of disability totaling 52.50.
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Madison
Wis
State Industrial Commission
William Dvorak
la Crosse
Stamping and Tool Company
John Hamburger Dies of Old Age at 64
John Hamburger 64 died yesterday morning at his home on North Eleventh Street after several months of illness from old age. A native of Germany he was a retired stone mason and survived by a wife and several children. Funeral services set for Saturday March 8 at 8:30 from the home and 9 from St. Joseph's cathedral, with Rev G Sluyter officiating. interment in Catholic cemetery.
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John Hamburger
North Eleventh Street
Mr. Hamburger
Germany
St. Joseph's Cathedral
R B Folsom Dies at Soldiers Home
R B Folsom formerly of North La Crosse died this morning at the National Old Soldiers Home in Milwaukee. He was 78, crippled in the hips, a veteran of the Thirteenth Iowa Infantry who saw major battles. He is survived by several grandchildren in the city. all his children preceded him. Burial will be in the Veterans' cemetery at the home.
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R. B. Folsom
North la Crosse
National Old Soldiers
Milwaukee
Mr. Folsom
Thirteenth Iowa Infantry
Veterans
Steele Funeral Tomorrow for Former Policeman John A Steele
The funeral of John A. Steele former policeman who dropped dead yesterday morning will be held at 2 o clock tomorrow afternoon from the residence at Twentieth and Barlow street Rev D C Jones pastor of the Presbyterian church will conduct the service Interment will follow in Oak Grove cemetery
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