Missouri 2 cent law struck down by federal court
Federal judge rules Missouri two cent fare and maximum rate laws confiscatory and unconstitutional enforcing. Rails win injunction. 6 percent deemed reasonable profit though most lines show 4 percent to 5 percent and none surpass state rate for local traffic. Court notes presumption in favor of legislature and cites Governor Hughes veto discussion as immaterial.
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Kansas City
McPherson
United States District Court
State of
Missouri
Hughes
New York
Santa Fe
Congress
Cour
Minnesota Wisconsin league to seek NA approval for six clubs
President John Elliott of the Minnesota Wisconsin league plans to admit the Twin Cities into the circuit and file a formal request to the National Association for membership as a six club league. Elliott aims for class C and expects a schedule to be ready soon with potential expansion next year.
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Twin Cities
Farrell
National Baseball Association
Elliott
Nurse Burns Child to Death to Keep It Quiet
New York March 8 A 3 year old boy Arthur Johnson died after being held against a hot stove by Marjorie Miles 27 a nurse arraigned for homicide Police say she confessed to torturing the baby to keep him quiet Neighbors reported frequent screams in pain or terror
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New York
Arthur Johnson
Marjorie Miles
Johnson
Trial of Joseph M. Janer Postponed to March 10
In Baltimore county court at Towson the trial of Joseph M. Janer for a serious offense against 11 year old Katherine Loerch of Brooklyn was postponed from today to Wednesday March 10.
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Baltimore
Jos. M. Janer
Katherine Loerch
Brooklyn
Baltimore County
Towson
Navy yards order reversed by Secretary Meyer
Washington March 8 The order by former Secretary of the Navy Newberry closing the navy yards at New Orleans and Pensacola was revoked today by Secretary Meyer restoring operations at the facilities and directing no immediate shutdowns.
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Washington
Newberry
New Orleans
Pensacola
Meyer
La Crosse Signs Star First Baseman Barber
Benjamin Barber of Auburn New York joins La Crosse as a promising first baseman. Claimed to be Christy Matthewson’s nephew and Storke’s cousin, Barber played three seasons in the Empire State league and last year with Utica. Manager Safford signed him after a long town visit and expects a good salary and strong production for the coming season.
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Auburn
New York
Christy Matthewson
Storke
Philadelphia Nationals
Henry Rooney
Barber
Eddie Kenetchy
Utica
Phillies
Safford
la Crosse
Pink Hawley
St. Louis Cardinals
Harry Tracy
St. Paul
Roney
Taft Plans Western Swing Next Summer
President Taft intends a round-the-circle tour of the western states next summer, announcing plans for a campaign swing across the region.
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Taft
Washington
Subpoena Fails to Reach George Gordon in Probe
A subpoena issued Friday to George Gordon, Northwestern railway attorney, to testify on $1,600 alleged as moved by Stephenson's managers, has not been served. Gordon is in Minneapolis, out of La Crosse, with Undersheriff Wright reporting daily service attempts without success. Law says Gordon may return Tuesday. officials speculate he may be avoiding attendance to block the probe.
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Northwestern Railway
Stephenson
Gordon
Minneapolis
Sidney Law
Gordon Law Office
Madison
William Duncan
George Wright
Wright
Law
la Crosse
Mr. Gordon
Money Spent in Trempealeau County
Curiosity about funds sent into Trempealeau County by Stephenson in the recent primary is eased by evidence before the legislative committee. The record shows Frank George, a longtime Trempealeau leader, received 900 dollars and an Osseo, Trempealeau county paper also got some of the money. More details are expected later.
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Treampealeau County
Stephenson
Legislative Committee
Frank George
Trempealeau County
Dowager Empress of Russia Arrives in London
The dowager Empress arrives in London and will stay with Queen Alexandra for several months. With the Russian court in mourning, the visit will be informal and low key.
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London
Empress of
Russia
Queen Alexandria
Stephenson Senate probe faces last push to halt
Madison Wisconsin March 8 Determined efforts to end the senatorial primary investigation reach a climax as the legislature reconvenes The joint resolution to extend the committee report deadline to May 1 appears doomed Supporters of Senator La Follette vow to fight any move to dissolve the inquiry The senate will press on alone if the assembly halts it with authority to subpoena and compel testimony.
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Wis
Assembly
Senate
la Follette
Thomas Morris
Morris
Joint
Stephenson
Washington, D. C
House
Cannon
Holidar
Jawn's Class Collection Dodgers At Fifth Avenue Baptist
New York March 8 John D Rockefeller Jr listened in as his bible class at Fifth Avenue Baptist faced a deficit claim by treasurer William Vogt who called the group collection plate dodgers and even found a suspender button in the morning collection While Rockefeller deposited his usual bank note the discussion stirred tensions within the group.
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New York
John D. Rockefeller Jr
Fifth Avenue Baptist Church
Wm. Vogt
John Zeisler Dies at Home After Illness
John Zeisler, of 2117 South Thirteenth Street, died Sunday evening at 11 o clock. A former blacksmith, he was well known in the city and leaves a wife and several children. The funeral will be Wednesday at 2 30 p m from the German Lutheran church with Rev. Gamm officiating. Interment will be in Oak Grove Cemetery with Frank Tillman in charge.
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John Ziegler
Thirteenth Street
Zeigler
German Lutheran Church
Gamm
Oak Grove
Frank Tillman
Advertising Advice From a Local Merchant in the Tribune
A La Crosse Tribune column urges merchants to speak plainly in advertising, avoiding deception, and to treat readers like customers. It notes the paper adds credibility and highlights the Tribune’s wide reach with over 3,400 daily city copies and 4,000 mailed to nearby towns and rural routes.
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la Crosse
The
Tribune
Senate to Probe Stephenson Case
In Madison on March 8 it was believed Senator La Follette would seek a Senate delay of Stephenson’s election. He aimed to have the testimony from the senatorial investigation reviewed before final action. The Stephenson camp failed to obtain a certificate recognizing the January 20 vote, creating doubt about future probes.
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Madison
Wis
la Follette
United States Senate
Isaac Stephenson
Senate
Stephenson
City Hall Bid Blocked by Indiana Taxpayers League
A court injunction stops Indianapolis Mayor Bookwalter and the board of works from awarding the new city hall contract. The tax payers league filed the injunction accusing the mayor of fraud and diverting city funds. Contractors from across the country had been expected to bid this morning.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Bookwalter
Board of Works
Tax Payers’ League
Lynchings End In Quiet Dallas After Night of Violence
Reports from Rockwell say after a lynching of a negro and a second killing last night the town remains quiet today with little fear of race unrest. Curious crowds gathered around the stake and the burnt embers of the fire used to kill Anderson Ellis, identified by Mrs. Arthur McKinney as a man who had attempted to attack her.
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Dallas
Tex
Rockwell
Anderson Ellis
Arthur McKinney
No wage cuts at Allis-Chalmers in steel price drop
NO CUT IN MILWAUKEE March 8 President Whiteside of Allis Chalmers announced there would be no wage reductions for Allis-Chalmers employees despite the price slash in steel and iron products.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Whiteside
Allis- Chalmers Company
Allis-Chalmers
Child Guarded at Sparta School After Neglect Allegation
A two and a half year old child of Miss Hanna Anderson was committed to Sparta School for Dependent Children on neglect charges raised by Humane Officer Berry and Poor Commissioner Hauser. Anderson has prior jail time. relatives appeal to gain custody. John F. Doherty represents Anderson.
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Berry
Hauser
Hanna Anderson
Sparta
Miss Anderson
John F. Doherty
Weather forecast for Wisconsin Minnesota and Iowa
Forecasts call for snow tonight into Tuesday across Wisconsin with possible heavy southeast portions, colder conditions tonight. Minnesota may see snow tonight or Tuesday. Iowa also faces snow tonight and Tuesday, with possibly heavy southern areas and colder east and central parts, brisk northerly winds. La Crosse reports 26 to 32 with light 0.02 inch precipitation and Denver 6 above while San Antonio reaches 88.
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U. S
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