Former Consul Ends His Life on PennsylvanIa Avenue
The body of Hinton Rowan Helper a former consul general at Buenos Aires was found in a Washington lodging house with gas jet burning. Police believe failure of his plan to build an intercontinental railroad to open Central and South American trade drove the death. His wife and children reside in Chicago.
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Washington, D. C
Pennsylvania Avenue
Hinton Rowan Helper
United States
Buenos Ayres
Central and
South America
Chicago
Third Stabber Named in North Side Saloon Slaying
Joe Hanlon and John Kinsalas acknowledge a third man in the affray after questioning. They identify Ed Farrell as the other participant. Police locate Farrell in Portage and will bring him there this evening under Sheriff Wright.
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Joe Hanlon
John Kinsalas
John Smieszek
North Side
Ed Farrell
Farrell
Portage
Wright
Runaway trio captured in St Paul to be sent home
Three La Crosse youths Harry Norton fifteen Ray Montgomery sixteen and Leo Hession fifteen boasted of daring crimes and were picked up in St Paul By Detective Pat O Brien They admit to looting a playmate and will be returned to La Crosse this afternoon Police doubt the St Paul report and suspect the boys may have no local homes
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St. Paul
Pollete
la Crosse
Pat O’brien
Diamond Dick
Simple Remedy For La Grippe Advertises Foley’s Honey and Tar
An ad touts Foley's Honey and Tar as a remedy for La Grippe coughs that can lead to pneumonia. It claims the product stops coughing and strengthens lungs with no harmful drugs and highlights a yellow package. The notice warns against substitutions.
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O. T. Erhart
Snow Storm Delays Expected as La Crosse Reports Heavy Snow
La Crosse faced one of the winter’s worst snow storms with about six inches fallen by noon and more forecast tonight. Rail lines including Burlington and Northwestern reported on-time service. Milwaukee trains run mostly on time with the Southern Minnesota delayed. Forecasters call for snow and colder conditions with possible totals near a foot before morning. Road access into the city is hampered but not blocked, keeping farmers away.
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la Crosse
Burlington
Milwaukee
Minnesota
Northwestern
Wisconsin senator Stephenson to be sworn in March 15
Certificates of election for Senator Isaac Stephenson of Wisconsin, delayed since Saturday, arrive with the secretary of the senate. He will take the oath when the Senate reconvenes on March 15. Senator La Follette is not opposing the oath but will reportedly note the Wisconsin legislature’s inquiry into his seat. Bribery allegations about Stephenson’s re election and payments to several legislators are cited as possible campaign expenses.
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Washington, D. C
Isaac Stephenson
Wisconsin
Senate
Stephenson
la Follette
Question of Washington’s Opponents in Early U.S. Politics
The inquiry explores who ran against George Washington in the early republic, noting his unanimous electoral victories and the lack of formal opposition in his presidencies. It highlights candidates, factions, and the political context of the era.
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George Washington
Try This For a Severe Cough Remedy
A home remedy combines Granulated Sugar Syrup with 2% oz Pinex in a pint bottle. Shake and take a teaspoon every one to three hours, claimed to conquer deep seated coughs in 24 hours. Promotes pine extract as throat and lung cure with pleasant taste and long shelf life.
Miners Strike Possible As Coal Supply Covers City
Discussion points include pay by weight, union assessments, and abolishing the conciliation board. Miners seek a return to union ranks after 1906. Retail coal dealers stockpile about 500000 tons, enough for six weeks, possibly shorter in cold weather.
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Board of Conciliation
Tariff Schedule Shows Changes and Proposals
The tariff bill will go to the public printer this week with rough drafts showing free hides free coffee and free wood pulp material. Wool tariffs stay the same with general reductions on woolen goods and heavy cuts on shoes and leather. Lumber cuts from 2 to 1 or 1.50 per unit, steel billets down 10 to 25 percent and other steel 33 to 50 percent lower. Plate glass eased but window glass taxed more. Coffee duties debated 5 3 and 2 cents per pound, but current bill imposes no tax. All figures remain tentative awaiting committee report.
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Washington, D. C
House
Taft Opens First Cabinet Meeting Without Dickinson
Eight members gathered at the long table as President Taft called his first cabinet meeting to order. Secretary Dickinson was absent and would not be sworn in until Friday.
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Washington, D. C
Taft
Dickinson
Tornado Ravages Arkansas Towns Killing and Looting
A tornado and windstorm devastate Brinkley and surrounding areas with roofs torn off and walls collapsed. Fire, debris blocking streets, and telegraph outages hinder relief. Gov Donaghey and relief trains arrive as 18 dead are reported and looting concerns rise amid ruined homes and casualties across Kerr Carlisle and nearby towns.
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Business Men’s Club of
Helena
Cotton Belt Railroad
Araknsas Midland
Gordon
Reader
Fourche Dam
Arkansas River
Kerr
Baucum
E. B. Adams
Arkansas
Little Rock
Vladivostok Closed As A Free Port
The port of Vladivostok has been closed by Russian authorities as a free port, a move reported from St. Petersburg. The action is expected to seriously affect American commerce in Siberia and northern Manchuria.
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Washinton
Vladivostok
State Department
St. Petersburg
Siberia
Manchuria
Illinois House Considers Sunday Amusement Prohibition Bill
Springfield March 9 A bill introduced by Representative Lantz in the Illinois house would prohibit all forms of Sunday amusement both free and paid with heavy penalties for violations.
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Springfield
Ill
Lantz
Meat Milk Bread and Weight Probe Plans Action Tonight
Grocers and butchers unite to press city for an inspector to curb underweight bread impure meat and poor milk. They allege two thirds of city meat goes uns inspected and call for stricter checks on farmers’ meat supply unsanitary butcher shops and milk quality with a council ordinance to follow.
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Langdon & Boyd’s
United States
Pennsylvania Railroad to issue 80 million in new stock
At the annual meeting in Philadelphia, a Moorefield Storey resolution urged selling 80 million dollars of new railroad securities by competitive bidding among responsible banks rather than private banking houses. The issue was referred to a stock vote, with results due two weeks after the meeting.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Railroad
Moorefield Storey
Harriman Fails to Oust Gould in Rail Board Vote
St Louis March 9 Harriman failed to oust Gould from control of the St Louis Iron Mountain and Southern and the Missouri Pacific railroads at their annual meetings. Rumors had pointed to Harriman men taking a majority but Goulds retained control with Geo J Gould on both boards.
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ST. Louis
Harriman
Gould
St. Louis Iron Mountain and Southern
Missouri Pacific Railroads
Geo. J. Gould
Prairie Du Chien Athletic Club Faces Possible Disbandment
The Athletic club basketball team lost 29 to 20 to Secret Heart college in a Sunday game. The club may disband until autumn after resigning its rooms in the Smroina block. The L Case Co creamery began operations with a strong patron list. Local auctions drew many county attendees.
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Athletic Club
Secret Heart College
Lower Town
Smroina
L. Case & Co
William Garrity
la Crosse
A. H. Long
Petersburg
Long
Ray Ivers
Archie Johnson
Submits to Operation for Appendicitis at La Crosse
Miss Margaret Jones was taken to La Crosse hospital last evening for an appendectomy procedure.
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Margaret Jones
la Crosse Hospital
Wisconsin Supreme Court rules on salary in unexpired term case
The Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled that the constitutional ban on raising a public officer salary during incumbency does not apply to a person appointed to fill an unexpired term. Bashford became justice after Cassaday, served half a year, while salaries rose from 5000 to 6000, and Bashford won the challenge to the pay increase.
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Bashford
Wisconsin Supreme Court Today
Judge Cassaday
Supreme Court
Cassaday
Committee Meet on New Works
The sewer and finance water health and city attorney committees meet this evening in the small council chamber. The sewers committee reviews summer work plans and studies linking the Cass street sewer to the main trunk sewer.
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Cass Street
Gordon labeled as lying amid subpoena confusion
Sheriff William Duncan said he was out of the city and could not confirm the status of a subpoena for Mr. Gordon. Undersheriff Wright took the document to Portare, while investigators awaited action. Gordon's replies remained unclear as officers chased testimony in a stabbing incident on the North side.
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William Duncan
Don
Wright
Iis
Soa
Gordon
Madison
Ike
Oliver Named to Succeed Knox in Senate
Harrisburg March 9 George T. Oliver of Pittsburgh was nominated to succeed P. C. Knox as United States senator from Pennsylvania. The caucus offered no opposition to the candidacy and he was elected.
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