Cockerell Fears The Law In I C C Inquiry
Kansas City March 13. The interstate commerce commission convened for an inquiry into freight rates and oil in the middle west. Traffic officials and shippers attended from across the region. Former Senator Cockerell of the I C C predicts Rogers will testify, while Hadley seeks tomorrow’s questioning and Rogers fears punishment.
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Middle West
Cockerell
Interstate Commerce Commission
Rogers
Hadley
Enormous Ice Stack Put Up By Langdon & Boyd
A cold spell allows Langdon & Boyd to continue cutting ice on West channel creating a mammoth store on the island. The independent ice harvest is seen as a move against the ice trust and saloonkeepers reportedly reject contracts with combine dealers to seek ice from nonparties.
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la Crosse
Langdon & Boyd
West Channel
Ice Trust
Combine
Businessmen's association names standing committee members
President Ray announced committee appointments across finance publication membership manufacturing railroads freights postal facilities river improvements roads and bridges meteorological public health civic affairs taxation transient merchants unclassified communications and more with numerous named individuals included.
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J. S. Medary
J. P. Salzer
Adolph Candrian
C. C. Looney
N. C. Bachellor
Wm. Torrance
Capt
W. A. Thompson
F. A. Copeland
Andrew Lees
F. W. Fox
M. F. Hayes
J. F. McDonough
Fred Dittman
H. Goddard
A. L. Grams
B. F. Bryant
Jos. Boschert
R. H. Major
J. W. Congdon
Harry Spence
Ed. Evans
M. D
C. R. Beckman
W. A. Anderson
Wm. Luening
J. A. L. Bradfield
Alfred James
Geo. M. Heath
J. L. Pettingill
Adam Kroner
Jos. F. Bartl
J. L. Erickson
Peter Newburg
Andrew Boyd
E. C. Josten
J. Dengler
C. Krebaum
T. A. Lavake
Ole Elbertson
Jno
L. Hulburg
J. P. Fetter
T. B. Lawrence
T. H. Spence
G. A. Keller
J. M. Holley, Jr
A. J. Stephenson
John Mulder
Anti Fraternity Club Organizes to Counter Greek Influence
In Madison on March 13 a university student club formed to oppose fraternities and sororities with faculty backing rumored. The anti fraternity faction swept all offices in the junior class elections.
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Madison, Wis
Urge Abolition of Opium Trade Proposed as Government Monopoly
Special Tribune Dispatch reports a Philippine commission urges making opium trade a government monopoly. Taft sent the recommendations to Congress. The plan favors licensing, universal registration of smokers, prohibition, and government handling only by reliable employees, plus funded treatment and school education to deter opium use.
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Special Tribune Dispatch
Washington
Taft
Congress
Calvert Renominated as La Crosse Customs Surveyor
President Roosevelt sent to the senate the nomination of Robert Calvert as surveyor of customs at the port of La Crosse. The move ends rumors of abolition and confirms another term for Calvert, who oversees Western Wisconsin and steamboat arrivals from upper river ports.
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Roosevelt
Senate
Robert Calvert
la Crosse
Head and Brains Unearthed in Beef Trust Case
Chicago March 13 Attorney General Moody attended rebuttal evidence in the packers case. A claimed discovery of the head and brains of the alleged beef trust pleased government officials. Albert H. Veeder testified to conferences with Garfield's aides as chief counsel for the packers. Morrison admitted he held a trusted position in a subsidiary and that his name appeared in stock transfers. Veeder denied Durand’s immunity and compulsion claims.
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Chicago
Moody
Packers
Albert H. Veeder
Garfield
Morrison
Veeder
Durand
Three U S Marshals Shot In Ambush
In Vinita Indian Territory March 13 United States deputy Marshal L Lingstrap Otis Little and Dick Terry were killed last night in an ambush by the Wickliffe brothers Cherokee kin known to be hunted for Deputy Vior s murder A posse of about a hundred men is organizing with other Indians joining the gang
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Vinita
I. T
United States
L. Lingstrap
Otis Little
Dick Terry
Wickliffe Brothers
Vior
Earthquake Fatal in Bashahr with Losses
An earthquake at Bashahr, Lahore district, on March 13 killed eight people and injured 26. Property damage was extensive and local relief efforts began.
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Lahore
India
Bashahr
Hearings Open on Campaign Fund Corruption Claims
A house committee began hearings on alleged corrupt contributions to campaign funds. The sessions this week focus on Perry Belmont's publicity bill requiring public reports of contributions and prohibiting corporate donations.
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Sempps-McRae Dispatch
Washington
House Committee
Perry Belmont
Distrust Gapon After Arrest Amid Inquiry Demands
In St. Petersburg Father Gapon was arrested on the eve of his demanded inquiry into charges that his labor group was government subsidized. The minister of commerce exonerates him while opponents claim the arrest aims to show government persecution. Elections for the nation's assembly proceed with voter dissent in Moscow where about a third of factory workers refuse to vote, decrying the law as favoring the rich.
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Scripps-McRae
ST. Petersburg
Father Gapon
Gapon
Nations Assembly
Moscow
Gambler Murders Ex Premier Seeks Death Penalty
Gherakaris, a gambler who killed former Premier Delyannisat on June 13, is sentenced to death and pleads with the jury to impose the extreme penalty to expiate his crime. Accomplice Metsas receives eight years in prison.
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Scripps-McRae
Athens
Morgan Sees the Pope in Rome Audience
J. P. Morgan and several New Yorkers met with the pope in an audience in Rome on March 13, as part of a diplomatic or informal visit.
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Morgan
Pope
Rome
J. P. Morgan
Webb of Anaconda Visits City Friends Saturday
W. B. Webb of Anaconda visited old friends in the city on Saturday.
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W. B. Webb
Anaconda
Marriage Betrothal of King and Princess Ena in Spain
Premier Moret announced the king's betrothal to Princess Ena Victoria Eugenie with Parliament notified. An annual 50000 pesetas stipend was set for the future queen and the wedding date is June 2.
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Scripps-McRae
Madrid
Moret
Ena
Victoria Eugenie
Susan B Anthony Delerious and Failing in Rochester
In Rochester New York on March 13 Susan B Anthony is sinking rapidly and is expected to die before night. In her delirium she spoke of the work in Oregon where the battle for women suffrage is being fought.
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Rochester
N. Y
Susan B. Anthony
Oregon
Wells Estate Buys 27 Parcels at Sheriff Sale in La Crosse
Isaac Stephenson of Marinette and trustees Van Cleve Upham and Illsley bid in at sheriff's sale and gain clear title to 27 parcels in the city's fashionable residence district for 17225 dollars. The purchase, the largest at sheriff's sale in years, covers one square block in Mons Anderson addition and scattered lots nearby. Attorney W A Jackson of Milwaukee acted as bidder with no competition.
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Isaac Stephenson
Marinette
van Cleve
Upham and
Illsley
Daniel Wells, Jr
Milwaukee
la Crosse County
Mons Anderson
King and
Cass Streets
Wells
W. A. Jackson
Great Sachem of Redmen to Visit La Crosse
G Holmes Daubner the great sachem of the Redman in Wisconsin will tour La Crosse Friday or Saturday to oversee order affairs. Rapid local membership growth has elevated La Crosse to one of the state’s leading tribes. A mammoth joint meeting with Winona lodge is planned in about two weeks with over 100 Winona members expected to attend.
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G. Holmes Daubner
Redman
Wisconsin
la Crosse
Winona
Weather forecast for night and Tuesday with light snow
Threatening and slightly warm weather with light snow tonight and Tuesday. Rising temperatures expected Tuesday. Coldest around three above, warmest near twelve. Winds at 8 a.m. at three miles per hour.
Emil Fuhl Kills Child Then Ends His Own Life
New York report states Emil Fuhl, left by his wife, murdered his six year old son and killed himself this morning in a bursting rage. The tragedy unfolds as authorities investigate the incident and determine motive remains unclear.
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New York
Emil Fuhl
Moyer and Haywood Ordered Held Awaiting Trial
Boise City Idaho March 13 The supreme court refused their habeas corpus petitions and ordered Moyer and Haywood to remain jailed while awaiting trial.
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Boise City
Idaho
Supreme Court
Moyer and Haywood
Rockefeller Located Near Lakewood Country Home
Indications arise that John D. Rockefeller is at his country home in Lakewood New Jersey. The residence is closely guarded and servants remain silent. Mrs Rockefeller visits the station and drivers carry visitors to the estate.
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Lakewood
N. J
Mare 13
Rockefeller
Fruit Attends Judges Meeting in Milwaukee
Judge Fruit attends a Milwaukee meeting of circuit judges to discuss possible changes in circuit court rules. A number of radical changes are contemplated though actions remain uncertain. A state bar association gathering will follow the judges meeting.
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Judge Fruit
Milwaukee
State Bar Association
Mysterious Morning Fire Damages Gilbertson Home
A morning fire of mysterious origin caused 300 dollars in damage to Mrs. O M Gilbertson’s residence at 415 North Eighth Street. Central fire department responded and found attic flames. After a half hour of fighting, the fire was controlled but water damaged rooms below and much of the furniture.
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O. M. Gilbertson
North Eighth Street
Central Department
Donors Receive 14 Percent Rebates on Convention Fund
Citizens who gave to the convention fund last summer for state meeting entertainment received rebates totaling 14 percent. Checks were mailed this morning to all contributors, representing the portion of the $3,000 not needed for expenses.
Hidden value in many small gains year end total
A concise note suggests that accumulating many small amounts yields a surprising total at year end. The text emphasizes the benefit of collecting multiple minor gains to reach a larger sum.
Shawnee Seeks Capital Role for Oklahoma Campaign
Shawnee Oklahoma plans a campaign to locate the capital of the prospective state of Oklahoma in this city as of March 13. The move reflects local bids to host the capital and establish regional prominence.
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Oklahoma
Shawnee
Okla
State of
Murderers to be Hanged April 20 in Missouri
Jefferson City March 13. Harry Vaughn George Ryan and Ed Rayman the convicts who killed gatekeeper John Clay at the penitentiary November 24 were sentenced to be hanged April 20 An appeal was granted.
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Jefferson City
Harry Vaughn
George Ryan
Ed Rayman
Gateman
John Clay
the Penitentiary
Millionaire Edwin Bindley Dies in Pittsburgh
Edwin Bindley, millionaire and president of the Duquesne National Bank, died in Pittsburgh from pneumonia.
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Pittsburg
Marc
Edwin Bindley
The
Duquesne National Bank
Germany and France Reach Agreement on Morocco Policies
Algeciras March 13 Germany and France reported satisfaction after talks on a state bank and policing in Morocco. The main differences were settled to the two nations’ content.
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Algeciras
Morocco
Germany
France
O Hammer Early Resident Dies At La Crosse
Peder O Hammer a longtime La Crosse resident died at his home at Fourteenth and Mississippi streets Sunday night from a complication of diseases. Born in Norway in 1844 he was 62. He came to the United States in 1870 and lived in La Crosse since. Survived by a wife one son and three married daughters Mrs M Walstad Portland Ore Mrs A Bowen and Mrs Frank Bartz La Crosse a brother A Hammer and a sister Mrs Jnn Peterson both of the city. Funeral Wednesday at 2 30 p m from the Norwegian Lutheran church on Sixth Division street with interment at Oak Grove.
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Peder O. Hammer
la Crosse
Fourteenth
Mississippi Streets
Eases
Norway
M. Walstad
Portland
Ore
A. Bowen
Frank Bartz
A. Hammer
Jnn, Peterson
Norwegian Lutheran Church
Sixth Division Streets
Oak Grove
Eggs Fed to Prize Cattle Boosts Coat and Fattening
Bill Cargill feeds eggs to his prize Herefords five miles east of the city, mixing eggs with regular feed to improve nutritive value. The practice is claimed to fatten cattle and give a smooth silky coat. Breeders nationwide note eggs as best for yield and appearance, with Kansas City and Chicago shows cited.
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W. S. Cargill
Kansas City
Chicago
Road Won’t Be Built This Year Says Railway President
A. M. Tourtellotte, president of the La Crosse and Black River Falls railway, returned from New York amid questions on financing. He said negotiations to fund the line are not advancing as hoped, and while he remains hopeful the road will be built, it likely will not be this year.
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A. M. Tourtellotte
la Crosse
Black River Falls
New York
The
Tribune
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