Hummel Testimony in Thaw Trial Faces Admissibility Fight
Abe Hummel resumed the stand in the Thaw trial as Jerome seeks to admit Evelyn affidavit notes. Delmas blocks the key exchange transcript before the affidavit and questions linger on the Evelyn interview remarks about Thaw. The judge sustains Delmas on the point, adjourns for lunch, then resumes with eight experts later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scripps-McRae
New York
Abe Hummel
Hummel
Delmas
Jerome
Evelyn
Fitzgerald
Foster Eddy A La Grosse Boy
Dr. Ebenezer Foster Eddy, brother of the late L W Foster, fears for his life over his role in the Eddy suit. He alleges threats and warnings as he recounts years of hiding in Waterbury Center Vermont near the Canadian border and avoidance of public view.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ebenezer Foster Eddy
L. W. Foster
Fourth
J. J. Poehling
Eddy
Foster
la Crosse
Dr. Foster Eddy
Waterbury Center
Vermont
Canadian
Dowie Burial Draws Silent, Mourning Crowd in Zion City
Zion City Illinois reports Dowie buried today in an elaborate funeral as a tearful procession passed the bier. A four white horse hearse led the cortege with a dirge played by a band while guards watched the proceedings. Officials halted grave digging and pledged repairs after damage concerns. Chicago detectives found several pickpockets among funeral crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scripps-McRae
Zion City
Ill
Dowie
Voliva
Gladstone
Chicago
Benefit concert for La Crosse Lutheran hospital set
A musical benefit will be held at the La Crosse theater on April 11 featuring Miss Ella Bachmann, renowned New York messo-soprano, with Jacob Reuter on violin and Mrs. Thomas on piano. George Zeisler leads arrangements as committees from four Lutheran churches aid the event to cover costs for Frohsinn’s saengerfest. The Normannaker and Kreutz orchestra will accompany for a full musical feast.
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la Crosse Lutheran Hospital
la Crosse Theater
Ella Bachmann
New York
Bachmann
Europe
Paris
London
Jacob Reuter
la Crosse
Thomas
George Zeisler
O. C. Steenberg
W. F. Marquardt
E. O. Vik
G. F. Gamm
South Side
German Lutheran Church
Gamm
Mesdames F. Dittman
W. L. Josten
Adam Kroner
L. Miller
Norwegian Lutheran Church
Magelssen
Nels Thompson
Gunderson
Olberg
Hulberg
Swennes
A. E. Thompson
Avon Street Lutheran Church
G. W. Thurow
Henry Nein
Albert Oehler
Frohsinn Society
Normannaker and Kreutz
Foster cites conspiracy claim over Mrs. Eddy home
Foster says he fled Mrs. Eddy’s residence due to a conspiracy led by her footman secretary and associates. He claims relentless pursuit and that his action is to do his duty, asserting belief in every word of Mr. Chandler’s bill of equity. L. W. Glover, Lead, S. D., witnesses the ongoing case.
Civic federation lays out reform aims in La Crosse
Rev J W Hoag of the ministers committee announces the Civic Federation's articles of incorporation have been filed and a stockholder canvass is under way The plan unites pastors union and business leaders to curb saloon evils minors gambling slot machines assignations street solicitation and public dances liquor sales The effort aims to revive public virtue with broad support and minimal controversy rumores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Hoag
The
Civic Federation
League
New
la Crosse
Chicago Livestock Market and Minneapolis Grain Quotes
A Wis. Grain and Stock Con summary reports hogs receipts at 20 000 with prices steady to strong and varied per weight. cattle receipts at 5 000 steady. sheep receipts at 13 000 with prices a shade lower. Minneapolis cash grain shows wheat ranges from 74 to 81 cents, corn 37 to 34 cents, oats 36 to 39 cents, barley 64 to 68 cents, rye 61 to 64 cents, flax 1.19. A closing note quotes a proverb about temperance in delivering good cheer.
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Wis. Grain & Stock Con
Minneapolis
Delegation of 100 Businessmen Tours Gund Brewery
A 100 strong business delegation visited the Gund brewery this afternoon for an inspection trip. The Gund company prepared extensive arrangements to showcase the vast facilities and operations of the institution.
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Businessen,s
Gund Brewery
Gund Company
Two Divorces Granted in Desertion Case
Helen Ward was granted divorce from John Ward on desertion and nonsupport by Judge Fruit. The couple married April 13, 1808 and have one child age 8. The petition states the husband deserted in August 1900 and has paid no more than 30 dollars for her support since.
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Helen Ward
John Ward
Wells Sues for Divorce in Wisconsin Suit
Mrs Genevieve Wells sues R L Wells for divorce in Waukesha Wisconsin. The couple wed in La Crosse in 1900 and divorced a year later, remarried in 1902 at Winona Minnesota. The complaint cites cruelty and lack of support.
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Special Tribune Dispatch
Waukesha
Wis
Genevieve Wells
R. L. Wells
la Crosse
Winona
Minn
Birthday Surprise for Miss Jennie McFadden and Ben McFadden
Miss Jennie McFadden and Benjamin McFadden were surprised at 1318 Avon Street to celebrate their birth anniversaries. The evening included games vocal and instrumental selections and dainty refreshments. Attendees included Dora Harris Margaret Harris Lily George Lizzie Gage Alta Emberry Jennie McFadden Leslie Keney Quincy Gage Fred Gaiser George Johnson Neil Jamesson and Benjamin McFadden.
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Jennie McFadden
Benjamin McFadden
Avon Street
Dora
Margaret Harris
Lily George
Lizzie Gage
Alta Emberry
Leslie Keney
Quincy Gage
Fred Gaiser
George Johnson
Neil Jamesson
Former local resident renews acquaintances in town
P. M. Plumb of Marion Iowa now assistant district master mechanic of the southern Milwaukee road renews old ties after about twenty five years away. He served as round house foreman from 1867 to 1882 and later as Perry division foreman and as alderman here. He expresses pride in the old town and hopes to return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. M. Plumb
Marion
Milwaukee Road
Belgrade Police Clash Kills Four Strikers
In Belgrade sugar and leather factory workers on strike clashed with police this morning. Police reported four killed and twenty wounded in the confrontation.
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Police OF
Belgrade
Receiver Appointed For Jamesson And Boie Plumbers
Edward J. Mullally named receiver to wind up Jamesson and Boie plumbers at 309 311 Pearl street La Crosse after Edward A Boie disappeared. Firm assets about 4000 liabilities under 3000. Boie reportedly took 600 before leaving. Jamesson to complete settlement.
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Edward A. Boie
Jamesson & Boie
Pearl Street
Bose
Jamesson
Pacific Coast
Boie
Weather Forecast Fair Tonight and Friday
Forecast calls for fair weather tonight and Friday with a slight warming trend. Temperatures dip to 20 and rise to 40 with light winds around 4 miles per hour.
Young La Crosse Lawyer Wins Post With Washington Co
Attorney Roy E. Bigham, formerly of La Crosse, has joined Washington Abstract & Guaranty in Seattle. He now heads the company's abstract department, with news of his good fortune shared by friends.
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Washington CO
Roy E. Bigham
la Crosse
Seattle
Wash
Washington Abstract & Guaranty Company
Friends Today
Bigham
Local Briefs on Arrivals and Departures
Dr. C. H. Farrand has returned from a southern trip. Thomas Thompson, son of Nels Thompson the clothier, left last night for Humboldt, Arizona, for employment. Miss Ida Aiken returned from Minneapolis after a two week visit with friends. A fragment notes a Beee has ree ed from.
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C. H. Farrand
Thomas Thompson
Nels Thompson
Humbolt, Ariz
Wall Street Stocks Tumble After Brittle Trading
Severe stock break sours mood in New York and London markets. In New York the open sees fractional gains before a ten minute drop. Sugar shares slide and overall values fall. London closes with American stocks seen rebounding but big declines already tallied. Union Pacific and Chicago Milwaukee St Paul suffer notable losses.
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Scripps-McRae Dispatch
New York
Wall Street
Scripps-McRae Cablegram
London
Reading
Amalgamated
Union Pacific
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Want Dump but Have No Money for City Refuse Grounds
Authorized to secure dumping grounds for the city's refuse for the coming year the board of public works lacks funds to fulfill the council mandate. To acquire land the city needs purchase money, none was provided. North side progress is costless while South side lags. A block of property may be bought with trenches dug to bury refuse with an incinerator planned by next year to end the trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Public Works
Oil Attorneys Hut Ward Today
Chicago March 14 Standard Oil attorneys were hit by Judge Landis decisions declaring the Chappell Illinois to East St Louis tariff announcement prima facie evidence of a through rate agreement with the railroad. Government attorneys called Chappell a railroad speak easy to dodge legal rates and rebates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scripps-McRae
Chicago, Ill
Standard Oil
Landis
Chappell, Ill
East St. Louis
Ill
Chappell
Double Wedding Marks Day in West Salem Wisconsin
A double wedding was held yesterday near West Salem Wisconsin with Rev S L McKee performing the ceremony. Brides Mattie Nichols and Elgie E Nichols both from Melrose Wisconsin wed grooms Guy M Button and Fred Henry of Melrose.
Birthday Dinner Honors Mrs. Brinkman at Luncheon
Mrs. H. F. Brinkman hosted a luncheon and birthday dinner Tuesday with guests including Mr. and Mrs. L. Brinkman, Mr. and Mrs. S. Sundehn, Mr. H. F. Brinkman, and Mesdames Leaser Rick Norman Hilbert Redpath Sendrey and the Misses Mildred.
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H. F. Brinkman
Messrs. and Mesdames L. Brinkman
S. Sundehn
Mesdames Leaser
Rick
Norman
Hilbert
Redpath
Sendrey
Lenroot Magic Word Sparks Wisconsin Political Moves
Lenroot travels to Madison after a long distance call with La Follette noted as the magic word. W. W. Andrews joins Speaker Ekern for a conference with expected results favoring Lenroot's forces for Esch or Stephenson. Assembly passes a tobacco ban for under 16 and supports socialist resolutions on railroads and an international peace conference. A proposed constitutional amendment would push for popular elections of U S senators.
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Special Tribune Dispatch
Milwaukee
Wis
Spooner
Washington
Wisconsin
Lenroot
Madison
la Féllette
Assembly
Domachowski
Federal Relations Committee
United States
La Crosse Retail Grocers Elect Officers at Annual Meeting
About 145 members attended the La Crosse Retail Grocers association meeting in Travelers' hall at Fifth and Main. Incumbent officers were re elected and installed, with J B Murray as president J G Jackel as vice president Harry Taggart as secretary. J B Murray spoke to the gathering and other speakers included George M Heath of Listman Milling and F W Sisson of Bryant Sisson. Lynch was served and Taggart arranged the meeting and banquet.
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la Crosse Retail Grocers’ Association
Travelers’ Hall
Fifth
Main Streets
J. B Murray
J. G. Jackel
Harry Taggart
J. B. Murray
George M. Heath
Listman Milling Company
F .W. Sisson
Bryant- Sisson Company
Lynch
E Walcott Dies at Grand Forks Architect 32
Telegraphic notice reports Sherburne E Walcott of Onalaska died in Grand Forks North Dakota at age 32. He was educated at home and later worked as an architect with Schick and Roth after training under Parker. Remains will be sent to Onalaska for funeral services and burial in the Onalaska cemetery.
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Sherburne E. Walcott
Grand Forks
N. D
E. P. Walcott
Onalaska
Parker
Schick & Roth
Homely Girl Seeks Beauty Faces Repeated Vanity
A plain girl makes vain efforts to appear pretty, repeatedly failing to meet standards of charm and appearance, reflecting on social pressure and self-image.
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Madequta Pettifogger
Flatters
Foster Eddy A LA
Benetinger HR Hospital
Charles Street Lutheran Church
Revv
E.O. Vik
John Streeter
C. Dandertson
C. Marking
Chicago Livestock Market
Edward Boie
Sugar, Reading and
HUT Ward
West Salem
MIR
EKERN
Escher
Sue Stephenson
Grogers Banguet and
Cleghior
E. Walcott
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