West Salem fair grounds donated for a new school
La Crosse County Agricultural Association votes 192 to 15 to donate the West Salem fair grounds as the site for a new state agricultural and domestic science school. The county board meets March 25 to appropriate funds for the project. New officers elected include John Berg president and William Zirbel secretary with S W Brown treasurer.
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West Salem
Wis
la Crosse
John Berg
Holmen
William Zirbel
S. W. Brown
Ruef and Schmitz Free on Error in Indictment
San Francisco March 10 The California supreme court denied the district attorney’s bid for a rehearing in the Ruef and Schmitz graft case. It sustained the lower court which found Schmitz and Ruef not guilty of extorting money from French restaurant keepers. The ruling is a setback to the graft prosecution, based on a technical error in the indictments.
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San Francisco
Cal
Supreme Court of the State
Langdon
Schmitz
Ruef
Supreme Court
Night riders burn tobacco in Kentucky actions
In Louisville on March 10 a mob of about a hundred night riders seized Birmingham in Marshall county shooting six black men, killing one, whipping five, and ordering departures. Two hundred riders then attacked Brooksville taking control of the telephone to block alerts and destroying 46,060 pounds of tobacco. A tobacco man was forced to reveal pooled and independent tobacco. the pooled was burned.
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Louisville
Birmingham
Marshall County
Brooksville
Mothers Congress Opens With International Representation
Washington March 10 Roosevelt opened the first international congress of mothers with all states represented and many foreign delegates in attendance. The meeting will last a week and the president received delegates including speakers Francois Goubert Plenear of Africa and Judge Lindsay of Denver.
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Washington, D. C
Roosevelt
Francosis Goubert Plenear
Africa
Lindsay
Denver
French woman inventor seeks recognition for soldier corset
A French inventor claims a military corset design aids soldiers and has pressed Surgeon General to endorse it. She travels with a French maid, interviewing senior officers in Islington while lobbying Washington. An Army Navy club officer notes she targeted the surgeon general who holds decisive influence.
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New York
Ily
Washington
Islington
Army Navy Club
May Get 4 Warships From Submarine Budget Plan
Washington reports a revulsion of feeling over graft charges against the submarine boat company. The committee is accused of being influenced in recommending submarines at the expense of battleships. The president’s request to cut battleships to two may be met, and the four battleships could be kept as planned.
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Washington
Eer Submarine Boat Company
Eliminwa
Famous La Crosse Girl Leads Saengerfest Soloist
Anna Hickisch, famed La Crosse singer and Saengerfest soloist, is praised for a career spanning Boston to London. Born in La Crosse, she studied at the New England Conservatory, Paris and London, performing with Nielsen, Moody-Maunders, and various operas before returning home for Saengerfest.
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LA Crosse
Anna Hickisch
Miss Hickisch
Boston
New England Conservatory of Music
Paris
Jacques Bouhhy
Valdejo
Randegzer
London
New York
Alice Nielsen Company
Miss Nielsen
United States
Shaftsbury Theater
Beatrice
George Edwards
South Africa
Veronique
England
Saengerfect
God declares self as killer cries before fatal train crash
An unidentified man at West Salem breakfasted at the Olympic restaurant and declared I am God before sitting on a rail to be struck by westbound No. 55. He died from head wounds and internal injuries. Authorities search for identity. a pass book and an aluminum check were found. The man is described as sandy, humpbacked, well dressed. suspects are treating it as a possible demented act. In Barcelona King Alfonso faced anarchist threats with guards, flowers forbidden, and will visit the Austrian fleet before returning to Madrid.
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West Salem
God
St. Paul
Olympic
G. W. McClintock
Barcelona
Spain
Alfonso
Madrid
Rush to file papers throws GOP into ballot confusion
Disorder marked the final days before the April 7 election as E M Wing and Walter Houser of Mondovi failed to file petitions by the deadline. Democratic papers were filed by Saturday, while Attorney Frank Winter argues the law allows filing up to Tuesday. The dispute centers on primary versus general election filing rules and write in options.
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Madison
E. M. Wing
Walter Houser
Mondovi
Manson
Frank Winter
Winter
Man Held for Insanity After Pittsfield Court Action
Shelton Perry Clemmons alleged father of Mrs. Howard Gould of New York was committed to Central Hospital for the Insane in Jacksonville HL. The commitment followed a court action at Pittsfield Illinois.
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Jacksonville
Shelton Perry Clemmons
Howard Gould
New York
Central Hospital For
Pittsfield
City considers ban on women driving in Cincinnati
A proposed ordinance would prohibit women from driving automobiles within Cincinnati city limits. The message was sent to the city council for consideration on March 10.
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Cincinnati, O
Ice Breakup Advances in River with Early Breakup Claim
Ice moved from Pettibone park toward the Wisconsin shore and lodged half a mile down river. Ice remains above the bridge and at the elevators while a warm day is expected to finish clearing stationary ice from the harbor. This is described as the earliest breakup on record.
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Pont of Pettibone Park
Wisconsin
Cattle Herd Checks Reveal Tuberculosis After Slaughter
A Langdon and Boyd Packing cow found tubercular after slaughter. Mrs Sven Jensen disposed of two cows amid suspicions. One sold to Langdon and Boyd was condemned. another bought by H Johnson was deemed clean. Four cows remain under examination by Dr Holmes with possible condemnation. Dr Holmes tested a 40 cow herd from West Salem for W W Leete, finding them fit to cross the border.
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Langdon & Boyd Packing Company
Roberts
Sven Jensen
George Street
Langdon & Boyd
Roome
H. Johnson
Holmes
Swedish workers fire at royal palace in assassination attempt
March 10 in Christiana Sweden reports ten rifle shots fired from a garden at the royal palace in an admitted bid to kill King Haakon. The shots shattered windows and struck interior walls as guards captured the suspects with fifty cartridges remaining. The royal family is absent.
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Christiana
Sweden
Assault fines at Andy Gilbert son’s saloon
Ed Adams and Frank Zerwis were fined $9.05 each for assault and battery in county court this morning at Andy Gilbert son’s saloon.
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Ed Adams
Frank Zerwis
Andy Gilbertson
England Saves Oriental War and Rises of Damaged River
Reports from Wisconsin and China describe a flooding incident in Viola where ice dammed the Kickapoo river and sections of town flooded, dynamite used to break the jam, and mail transport by fording. In Pekin, Chinese envoy Yuan Shi Kai received extra time to respond to Tatsu demands amid arms shipments to rebels. London notes England’s diplomatic moderation averting war between China and Japan.
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Viroqua
Wis
Viola
Kickapoo
Pekin
Hayashi
Yuan Shi Kai
China
London
England
Japan
Tokio
Town Chairman Reports Abattoir Road Reopened After Flood
William Wolfe, town chairman, says the abattoir road is repaired and open to travel. Floods cut through the road near Hi Goddard's farm, causing a three day closure due to the break.
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William Wolfe
Hi Goddard
Reward offer for return of lost thousand-dollar notes
Boston March 10 advertisement promises a $50,000 reward for the return of a package of thousand-dollar notes alleged lost on city streets. The ad is claimed to be bona fide and the papers report the reward as genuine.
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Boston
Mass
A Woman's Tongue Sparks International Row
London reports Lord Tweedmouth admitted telling of the Kaiser's confidential letter to his family. Rumors traced to The Times explain naval estimate stories. Esher linked to drain pipes and Windsor drainage amid Kaiser visit. Berlin notes King Edward's letter of regret to the Kaiser.
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London
Lord Tweedmouth
Esher
William
Lord Esher
Windsor Castle
Times
Eddie
Berlin
Kaiser
Edward
Cops arrest each other in St. Louis
In St Louis on March 10 Special Policeman Viehle in plain clothes rode a street car when Special Officer Campbell of the health department seized him for spitting on the platform. Viehle arrested Campbell for spitting on the sidewalk and both were taken to a station and released after admonitions to report to Chief Creecy.
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ST. Louis
Viehle
Campbell
Health Department
Lieut. Hickman
Creecy
Convicts Mutiny in Illinois Penitentiary Breaks Out
Seven hundred mutinous prisoners at the Pontiac state penitentiary attacked guards, trying to scale a wall. The assault lasted over an hour before guards subdued the riot with limited personnel.
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Pontiac
State Penitentiary
Supreme Court Bans Campaign Fund Letters to Federal Employees
The United States Supreme Court struck down the last mechanism used by party bosses to compel federal employees to contribute to campaign funds. The ruling holds that solicitation of funds by mail and in person violates civil service laws, reinforcing restrictions on political contributions by government workers.
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Washington
United States Supreme Court
Cvil
Castro's Sins in Congress Seen as Venezuela Action Likely
Washington March 10 administration friends predict the president will seek Senate authorization for a Venezuela action after the correspondence is disclosed. The move follows a push in Congress as officials prepare for public debate and possible measures.
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Washington
Venezuela
Friends of the Administration
Senate
Mother of Mrs Kurtenacker Dead After 85 Years of Life
Mrs. Margaretha Pfeiffer of La Crosse died at 85 years, 10 months, and 21 days at her daughter's home. born in Germany, she married Alexander Pfeiffer in 1840 and joined him on the stage before retiring in 1866. Survived by four daughters, one son, and many grandchildren. Funeral Thursday at 3 PM from the Kurtenacker residence with Rev. Andreas officiating.
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Margaretha Pfeiffer
la Crosse
Karl Kurtenacker
West Avenue South
Pfeiffer
Hesse
Darmstadt
Germany
Alexander Pfeiffer
United States
New York
Chicago
Cincinnati
Carthage
William Kuemmel
St. Louis
Gustave Pfeiffer
Kurtenacker
Andreas
Hitchcock Trial Opens for Raymond Hitchcock Case
New York March 10 The trial of Raymond Hitchcock the comedian accused of abusing three young girls began this morning. Hitchcock's wife was excluded from the courtroom but will be called to testify. A special panel of one hundred men was summoned.
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New York
Raymond Hitchcock
Hitchcock
Fire Chief Hurt in Wilkinsburg Blaze Sees Nine Injured
A $300,000 fire in Wilkinsburg destroys the largest business block. Nine people are injured including Fire Chief Cromlich who fell into the basement during the blaze.
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Pittsburg
Cromlich
Wilkinsburg
Forecast Says Cold and Warmer Areas Across Regions
The weather forecast shows coldest readings near 26 and warmest around 40 with no precipitation. Wisconsin Minnesota Iowa expect fair skies tonight and Wednesday with rising or warmer temps, while the Atlantic states see stronger highs and rain in the gulf area.
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Northfield
Los Angeles
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Iowa
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