Japan presses ultimatum to China over Tatsumaru
Tokyo demands immediate surrender of the Tatsumaru, a full apology, and indemnity with no delay. If China refuses, Japan warns war will follow. The cabinet met to consider the message, with no alternative but coercive action if unmet. Washington may offer mediation if the dispute worsens.
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Tokio
Mikado
Pekin
Tatsumaru
Chine
Japan
China
Washington
United States
State Department
Senate approves 40 percent army pay rise for enlisted men
Washington March 7. The senate passes the army pay increase bill granting a 40 percent raise for enlisted men with smaller boosts for officers by rank. Sergeant R J Shaw, recruiting officer at La Crosse, says the higher pay should ease enlistment difficulties and attract industrious patriotic men.
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Washington
Senate
R. J. Shaw
la Crosse
Dr Harrington to Speak to the Men at the Y M C A
Dr Harrington of Milwaukee and lecturer on sociology will address men at the YMCA on March 12. He will discuss the social evil and related topics. Young men aged 16 and over are especially invited as the event is expected to draw large attendance.
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Harrington
Milwaukee
Death Rates Across 15 States in 1906 Census Bureau Report
The census bureau reports 1906 death statistics for 15 states with an average of 159 deaths per thousand. Colorado and California show the highest rates, South Dakota and Michigan the lowest, while total violent deaths reach 49,552 with 5,853 being personal crisis reports. The overall death rate decreases from the prior year and remains lower than Scotland, Germany, and France.
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Washington
Census Bureau
Colorado
California
South Dakota
Michigan
Scotland
Germany
France
Kaiser Condemns Wicked Relatives in Berlin Trial
March 7 Berlin Kaiser confirms military sentence against distant kinsman Count von all after accusations by Editor Harden. The Count loses his army status and decorations. He was a close friend of Von Moltke, who is attacked by Harden.
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Berlin
Count von All
Harden
von Moltke
Pleasant surprise for Mrs Thatro at 522 Johnson Street
Mrs A G Thatro of 522 Johnson Street was surprised at home by friends who brought gifts and stayed for an evening of entertainment. Attendees included Mrs eeey, Elsie Hos, Alma Hos, Mrs 0 Kruger, Mrs Priebe, and fe Gorder, who presented her with thoughtful gifts.
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A.G. Thatro
Johnson
Eeey
Elsie
Alma Hos
0. Kruger
Priebe
Fe. Gorder
Ss. Thatro
Ather
Cifts
YEGGS FALL IN HOT PISTOL WAR NEAR WOODBURY
A Philadelphia report says a farmer posse and three yeggs clashed near Woodbury after a Camden theft and post office robbery. Two gunned robbers died, the third was captured, and no posse members were hurt. A blood trail led to the marsh where the final gunfire occurred.
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Philadelphia
Woodbury
Camden
N. J
Fredericktown
Bridgeport
Frisco Graft King's Final Bold Play
Abraham Ruef presented to Judge Dunne an sensational affidavit charging iniquity in the prosecution. It alleges a prior bargain to bar testimony and to block Ruef's examination, claims the guilty plea would have been withdrawn and accuses prosecutors and Detective Burns of pressuring witnesses to lie to secure Ruef’s conviction of former San Francisco mayor Eugene Schmitz.
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San Francisco
Cal
Abraham Ruef
Dunne
Schmitz
Langdon
Ruef
Burns
Eugene Echmitz
Floods Hit Root River District Delays Train Service
Floodwaters in the Root river district cover low lands near Houston delaying a westbound passenger train by four hours. La Crosse river rises two feet while Minnesota water levels recede per a Houston report. no homes evacuated and no major trouble foreseen.
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Root River
Houston
la Crosse
Minnesota
French Officials Face Duel After Lobby Assault
In Paris the exchange of harsh words and a lobby assault between ex Minister Berteaux and Interior Minister Mendel follows a Moroccan debate. Berteaux accused Mendel of impertinence and boxed his ears after Mendel called him a blackguard, signaling rising ill will among deputies.
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Paris
Chamber of Deputies
Berteaux
M. Mendel
Interior
Chamber
Emile Constant
Clemenceau
M. Berteaux
Fire devastates Collinwood School as death toll climbs
In Cleveland Ohio on March 7 a Col linwood Public School blaze claimed 167 lives with 22 unidentified and five consumed. A teacher identified as Kath erine Weiler was found to be a man later thought to be John Krajnyak who perished rescuing children. Masses were held at St Marys and St Josephs for victims with sixteen coffins at each church and more funerals planned.
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Cleveland, O
Katherine Weiler
Pittsburg
John Krajnyak
Miss Weiler
St. Mary’s Church
St. Joseph’s
Golden wedding ends in death near La Crescent
Widow Joseph Kneisel, pioneer farmer near La Crescent, died yesterday afternoon after about five days of illness following the couple’s golden wedding anniversary. He was 81, survived by his widow and several children. Funeral at 10:30 Monday from La Crescent Catholic Church with Father Dolle officiating. burial in La Crescent cemetery. Fessler & Dahl handling arrangements.
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Father Dolle
la Crescent Cemetery
Fessler & Dahl
Prisoner Keller Forges Escape From Train in Wisconsin
Daniel F. Keller a former U S army captain held for forgery escaped from U S Marshal Wilmot in the St Paul yard by smashing a toilet window and leaping out. He was recaptured a few miles away after the escape and later taken to Chicago. He allegedly cashed forged checks totaling 7500 in Reno and attempted a 92590 check in Kamloops before December arrest and extradition fight.
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Kamloops
B. C
Chicago
Keller
May pardon Stoessel favored by czar
The czar reviews Stoessel case evidence and is intimated to favor a full pardon while army officers push for ten years imprisonment.
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ST. Petersburg
Stoessel
Trains Collision in Samara Kills Twelve
A head on train crash in Samara today left twelve dead and two injured, authorities reported. No further details on cause or train services were immediately available.
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ST. Petersburg
Samara
Chancellor Day Hit Roosevelts Critics Charged by Methodist Body
New York March 7 Charges of violating Methodist rules have been brought against Chancellor James R Day of Syracuse University over a book and interviews that criticized President Roosevelt An inquiry will be held with the presiding elder as judge The charges quote Day calling anarchism in the White House the most serious threat to the country and include a church rule about avoiding speech that speaks ill of magistrates or ministers.
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New York
Roosevelt
Methodist Church
James R. Day
Syracuse University
George A. Cooke
Vermont
Day
White House
Syracuse
Methodist Episcopal Church
Knickerbocker Trust to Reopen March 26
The Knickerbocker Trust company banks will reopen at noon on March 26 following a Supreme Court authorization. The announcement comes from New York authorities and confirms the bank resumption of operations after the closure.
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New York
Knickerbocker Trust Company
Supreme Court
Rock River Flood Forces Mass Evacuations in Sterling
An ice gorge on Rock River near Sterling Illinois on March 7 causes widespread flooding. Thousands of acres overflow. farmers flee as stock suffer and waterpower factories close.
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Rock River
Sterling
Suez On The Return Route Division And Plans
Secretary of the Navy Metcalf outlines a Pacific fleet program to be announced Monday detailing division squadrons. The plan fixes port arrival times with Magdalena Bay March 15 San Diego April 27 and San Francisco May 5. The fleet to be docked at Hunters Point Puget Sound meet Seattle in June for Pacific maneuvers. The fourth division will include Nebraska Mississippi New Hampshire and Idaho sailing to Manila via Honolulu then returning to the Atlantic by the Suez canal.
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Washington
Honolulu
Atlantic
Suez Canal
The Gould Sagan Wedding Myth Debated
Berlin report denies a Cris de Paris claim of a marriage between Prince de Sagan and Anna Gould and rejects Kaiser involvement or any push for German citizenship. The Cris story is generally discredited and unverified.
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Berlin
Cris de Paris
Prince de Sagan
Anna Gould
Kaiser
Sagan
Cris
Milwaukee Post Office Boycott Scandal Emerges
Federal officials may probe alleged illegal actions by Milwaukee postal clerks who allegedly used government envelopes to return literature from the national association without postage. The material was sent back to the state secretary for lacking the union label, raising charges that USPS workers used boycott tactics on government stationery.
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Milwaukee
Wis
National Association
State Association
Hughes Indorsed by New York Republican Committee
The New York Republican State Committee adopted resolutions endorsing Hughes for the presidency at a March meeting. The resolutions praised the current administration. The state convention is set for April 11 in New York.
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New York
Republican State Committee
Indorsing
Hughes
Farmers to Ask Inspector at City Market
After an investigation stock raisers promise steps to curb disease. The Langdon and Boyd packing house slaughtered 23 cattle with 22 condemned for tuberculosis. one bull from Hauser herd kept separately for breeding. Government will disinfect the plant and dispose of condemned carcasses. others sold after processing grease for the east. Farmers urge city council to appoint a government inspector for city market inspections before sale.
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Langdon and Boyd Packing House
Clark
Roberts
Galesville
Roome
Langdon and Boyd Company
Hauser
Seller Brothers
Old Easton
Onalaska man to remodel old Boycott hotel
Paul McHugh of Onalaska will convert the former Boycott hotel into a modern establishment and become proprietor. The property was purchased from Schertz and Roth of Illinois, with a land transfer in Onalaska reportedly included.
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Paul McHugh
Onalaska
Boycott
Schertz and Roth
Illinois
Death mystery may unearth a murder
The death of Walter F. Baker a wealthy Boston man becomes a Bogota New Jersey investigation focus. He died after being moved from a New York restaurant to Frank Hurd’s home where his wife inherited 200000. Arsenic was found in the body and an inquest is slated for early next week.
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New York
Walter F. Baker
Boston
Bogota
N. J
Frank Hurd
William Boos
Koester
Sparta Band Concert Delights Viroqua Audience
In Viroqua Wisconsin on March 7 the Sparta band performed in the opera hall with Major Richard delivering a baritone solo Otis Westby playing a trombone solo and Miss Rose offering a vocal number A ball and reception followed the concert.
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Viroqua
Wis
Sparta Band
Richard
Otis Westby
Miss Rose
Committees Named For Home Products Promotion Effort
A joint meeting of the Manufacturers' and Jobbers' union Retail Grocers' association and Merchants' Protective association outlined plans to boost sale and consumption of home made products and goods from local wholesalers. C. J. Felber was chosen chairman and Robert Calvert secretary with a three member follow up committee to be named. Attendees included presidents J. W. Bryant J. B. Murray and C. J. Felber along with other officials and observers from the Wisconsin Trade Journal and local business groups.
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Jobbers’ Union
Retail Grocers’ Association
Merchants’ Protective Association
Bryant
Manufacturers’ and Jobbers’ Union
Murray
Grocers’ Association
Wisconsin
C. J. Felber
Robert Calvert
Manufacturers’ and Jobbers
Unnion
J. W. Bryant
W. R. Montague
L. H. Martin
R. Calvert
Merchants’ Protective Association CC
J. Felber
J. B. Murry
C. W. Donovan
Wisconsin Trade Journal
Harry Taggart
Grocers
Chas. E. Wenzel
W. C. Reik
Anton Hammes
England Angry Over Kaiser's Private Letter to Tweedmouth
In London March 7 Londoners remain suspicious and angry about the Kaiser's letter to Lord Tweedmouth first lord of the admiralty which Tweedmouth called private The British public and Parliament demand full disclosure to calm the uproar as the Kaiser seeks to influence naval estimates.
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London
Lord Tweedmouth
London Times
England
Krueger
Great Britain
Tweedmouth
Woman Charged With Jewelry Theft Of 20000
Mrs. Jeannette Newmann locked up at police headquarters charged with stealing jewels worth 20000 from Evelyn Bell a wealthy friend. Police say Newmann confessed she stole to fund her son’s private schooling and maintain social standing. Bell resides on Central Park West and Port Chester home.
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New York
Jeannette Newmann
Stratford House
Cameron Gang Convicted in Milwaukee Bond Swindle Case
Federal Judge Landis sentenced Elmer Stuckmeyer to 15 months and Isaac L. Holton to two years in prison at Fort Leavenworth for involvement in a guarantee bond swindle linked to Thomas T. Daniel alias Cameron of Milwaukee. Cameron testified for the state and was fined $10,000. John Sterlen was found guilty and seeks a new trial.
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Chicago
Landis
Elmer Stuckmeyer
Isaac L. Holton
Fort Leavenworth
Thomas T. Daniel
Cameron
Milwaukee
John Sterlen
Weather forecast reports coldest and warmest highs
The bulletin notes yesterday’s coldest reading four above in several cities and eight and four tenths at San Antonio as the warmest. Forecasts call for Wisconsin fair tonight and Sunday with slightly colder Sunday, Minnesota fair tonight and Sunday, Iowa fair tonight and Sunday with little temperature change. Precipitation totals 0.96 inch. Winds unspecified.
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San Antonio
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Iowa
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Igation
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