Nicaraguan Crisis Prompts U S Naval Readiness
Washington weighs sending marines as Nicaragua's Zelaya tensions rise. Five hundred troops at Panama and two hundred at Guantanamo ready to sail. Navy ships including Dubuque Yorktown and Ta move toward Central American coasts as Mexico and the United States eye joint action. No confirmed naval clash yet.
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Washington
Panama
Guantanamo
Zelaya
Nicaragua
Central America
Dubuque
Bluefields
Cortez
Yorktown
Amapala
Pacific
Corinto
United States
State Department
Salvador
Mortombo
Portland
Francisco
Joe Gans Lacks Old Time Punch in New York Bout
March 13. Joe Gans, once king of lightweights, shows diminished power in a ten round match with an opponent named En. Gans was floored twice in round six and never regained old form, though he managed to win the bout.
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New York
Joe
Gans
White
Enan
Alimony Row Involving Mme Eames Rumors
Chicago report on March 13 cites Mme De Gogursea denying rumors linking Mme Eames to her marriage dispute with baritone De Gogorsea. He acknowledges paying $3,000 monthly alimony and rejects accusations of infatuation with Mme Eames.
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Chicago
Mme
Supreme Court
O'’Gor
New York
de Gogursea
Baritone
de Gogorsea
Eames
Mme. Eames
Stephenson Promised 10000 To Lutheran Church If Elected
Madison Wis March 13 Promises that Senator Stephenson would give 10000 to the Lutheran Northwestern University if elected resurfaced in the senatorial primary inquiry. Dr J F Frank testified to disbursement of about 600 for Stephenson with authorization from Rev Mr Eppling to campaign among Lutherans. State Game Warden J W Stone testified prompting calls to overhaul the game warden department and extend the investigation to April 10 in the Assembly.
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Madison
Wis
Stephenson
Northwestern University
J. F. Frank
Neillsville
Frank
Eppling
Clark County
Frank Marth
J. W. Stone
Gaylord
Stone
Bray
S. A. Cook
Wisconsin Insurgents Refuse GOP Caucus
Washington March 13 Special news that John J Esch was called home by his ill father moved insurgent leaders to sympathy yet did not quiet their drive. Cooper Nelson Moore Cary Lenroot will not join caucus tonight while Hopp leans to Cannon forces and Kuesterman is unsettled. Stafford and Davidson support Cannon.
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Washington, D. C
John J. Esch
Esch
Reforma
Wisconsin
Mr. Esch
Cooper Nelson
Moore
Cary
Lenroot
Hopp
Kuesterman
Cannon
Stafford
Davidson
Father of John Esch Nears Death in Sparta
Sparta Wisconsin March 13 The father of John J Esch is gravely ill at his home Henry Esch aged 82 had been strong until two weeks ago when he contracted branchial pneumonia. He fought the illness but his condition today is described as hopeless and Congressman Esch is en route from Washington after a telegram sent to him.
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Sparta
Wis
John J. Esch
Congressman Esch
Washington
Henry Esch
Farmer returns $2 reward for saving train
Hamilton Ohio March 13. Farmer Jesse Huston refused two dollars offered by the Pennsylvania railroad for saving a passenger train from wreck in a washout during the flood. He sent the money back with a note offering his services instead. He ran a mile to flag the train just in time.
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Hamilton
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Jesse Huston
Huston
Scranton Named For Miners Convention In Plight To Resolve War
Delegates from anthracite coal miners select Scranton Pennsylvania as the site for a convention to decide peace or war in the coal region. The gathering is slated for March 23.
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Philadelphia
Scranton
Paris Socialite Ends Night With Fatal Personal Surprise
Fernand Ravenez a young wealthy Parisian shot himself at Monte Carlo after hosting a supper that delighted guests with a string of surprises. At dawn he declared the biggest surprise awaited them then killed himself with a pistol to his head.
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Paris
Fernand Ravenez
Monte Carlo
Ravener
Saloon Closures Reported Over Licensing Issues
The Log Cabin saloon and another saloon run by Ed Crowley at 516 North Fourth street were closed yesterday for lacking licenses. The owners may apply for new licenses. John Hundt received a saloon license from the council last evening for 109 North Third street in the former Maxie Bruette location.
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Ed. Crowley
North Fourth Street
Hundt
John Hundt
North Third Street
Maxie Bruette
Knut Hanson to be Buried in Oak Grove Cemetery
The body of Knut Hanson of 1922 Charles Street, who died Thursday morning, will be interred in Oak Grove Cemetery. The family had considered Bostwick Valley as a burial site but chose Oak Grove instead.
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Knut Hanson
Charles Street
Oak Grove Cemetery
Bostwick Valley
Larson denies Gordon funded Stephenson campaign case
Edward Larson former La Crosse county recorder denies receiving any money from George Gordon for Stephenson campaign work. He says he supported Hatton and faced public scrutiny and mockery as rumors spread about alleged stolen funds and disbursements. He recalls confronting Gordon and notes his life has become miserable with questions about the money.
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Edward Larson
Register of Deeds
la Crosse County
George Gordon
Stephenson
Gordon
Hatton
Mr. Larson
Tribune
Leader- Press
Charles S van Auken
E. G. Perkins
G. G. Lang
A. F. Anderson
Larson
Mr. Gordon
Life Beyond The Grave Sermon Series At First Methodist
The Rev. A. Lincoln Shute leads a Sunday evening sermon series at First Methodist Church. Topics include Hell and what becomes of souls, chances of salvation after death, future punishment, universal restoration, and Heaven with guidance on how to ensure eternal life.
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A. Lincoln Shute
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Hell
Fire
Brimstone
Lake of Fire
Gehenna
Shute
Judge Fruit Back but Still Weak Arrives in La Crosse
Hon J J Fruit arrives in La Crosse after confinement at Sacred Heart sanitarium Milwaukee. He is thin but says he feels well and will not resume active work for now, remaining at home to regain strength.
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J. J. Fruit
la Crosse
Judge Fruit
Sacred Heart Sanitarium
Milwaukee
Wisconsin Capitol shows sculpture of state resources by Karl Bitner
A sculpture illustrating Wisconsin farming mining and industry arrives at the Madison Capitol. Placed on a scaffold in the rotunda for exhibition, the work by Karl Bitner will adorn the gable end of the new west wing drawing many visitors and a light-hearted Irish comment follows the scene.
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Madison
Wis
Capitol
Karl Bittner
New York
Wisconsin
J. L. O'Connor
Trish Inen
League meeting set for early next month
President Elliott has secured contracts from National Association of Base Ball Leagues secretary Farrel and sent them to clubs for player signups. Charlies Cusman drafts two schedules 1119 games with 11 off days or 120 games with one off day. The April first meeting will organize the leagues first season. Regina manager Blackburn visits with plans for April 15 arrivals and meetings with M W league teams. Safford scouts players and expects about six recruits to prove valuable.
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John Elliott
Farrel
National Association of Baseball Leagues
Charlies Cusaman
Milwaukee
Ellicott
Blackburn
Regina
Safford
City council shocks readers with mixed logic on water valves
The council upheld the board of public works as competent then 15 minutes later approved a committee report opposing the board and ordering Crane valves for the new water extension this summer. The move favored the Roosevelt company against Chapman valves with a $382 bid. Crane valves cost $326 but are not tied to the board’s standard. Commissioner Roberge commented that the committee investigated and the council would decide.
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Board of Public Works
W. A. Roosevelt Company
Chapman Valve Company
Chicago
Roosevelt Company
Bcerd
Chapman
Roberge
Omerberg Wins Woodmen Convention Seat for La Crosse
Louis B. Omerberg of La Crosse landed the international Woodmen of the World convention for the city in March 1911. He attended the Port Huron gathering with 655 delegates and returned after a three day session. He visited Detroit Toledo and Chicago on his trip before returning home.
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Louis B. Omerberg
Woodmen of the World
Omerberg
la Crosse
Port Huron
Michigan
Detroit
Toledo
Chicago
Ring Lobbing on Grill in Wisconsin Senate Probe
State inquiry into campaign contributions continues as Attorney John C. Miller testifies about funds used for personal expenses and M C Ring disbursed 5000 to workers and editors in Clark and nearby counties. Investigation resumes next Monday. Gaylord resolution to oust state employees tied to last elections remains tabled to March 24.
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Madison
Wis
Stone
Senatorial Investigation
John C. Miller
M. C. Ring
Neillsville
United States
Stephenson
Miller
Ring
Clark
Gaylord
Senate
Kinraide inquest collapses again as Florence Kinraide faints
In Hamilton Ontario on March 13 Florence Kinraide, the sole eye witness to Ethel Kinraide's murder, collapsed after being grilled by lawyer Geo T Blackstock. She later cried out that a man with a revolver threatened her as she was removed from the courtroom.
Petrosino Murder in Palermo by Black Hand
Joseph Petrosino head of New York Italian detectives is shot dead in Palermo as he gathered evidence against the Black Hand. The murder prompts a Palermo dragnet. U S police urge central organization links and note supporters and financiers aiding the trip.
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Rome
Joseph Petrosino
New York City
Morena Square
Palermo
Black Hands Society
Petrosino
Italy
Police Department
Black Hand
New York
Sicily
Jos. Petrosino
Black Handers
United States
Bingham
Woods
Andrew Carnegie
W. Kh
Coldest in La Crosse 26 and nationwide headline cold
Wisconsin reports snow flurries and colder tonight with Sunday fair and colder conditions. Minnesota Partly cloudy and colder tonight with snow flurries northeast. Iowa fair tonight and Sunday, colder tonight. Helena sees 4 above and New Orleans 80 as warmest and coldest readings nationwide.
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la Crosse
U. S
Helena
New Orleans
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Iowa
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