Tillman Calls Railroad Profits Greater Than Government Expenses
Senator Tillman outlines the Hepburn bill report noting gross railroad earnings around two thousand million dollars and net earnings about seven hundred million annually, likening net earnings to total U S government expenditures. He urges stronger railroad regulation, tighter securities control, and a unified, fair traffic regime across carriers.
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United States
House
Senate
Commission
Judicial Review
Towns to stand as defendants in La Crosse tax appeal
District Attorney Bosshard announced to the county board committee that every town and village will be individually a defendant in the city of La Crosse’s appeal to the state tax commission to apportion county taxes. Each district must choose its representative for the Madison hearing on April 10, with options to unite or send separate officers or attorneys.
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Court House
City of la Crosse
State Tax Commission
County of la Crosse
Madison
Tax Commission
McDonald Estate Valued at 4700 After Policy Loans
Probate papers show Capt. D A McDonald left an estate of about 4700 from a life policy of 10000 partly loaned against. The estate includes remaining policy value after loans. most real estate steamboats and personal property were lost in earlier reverses.
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D. A. McDonald
McDonald Estate
Judge hinted immunity issue in Packers indictment case
Chicago March 15 Moody and Judge Humphrey clashed over immunity for the Packers under indictment. Morrison spoke at length with Moody backing him. The court seemed to suggest that evidence might show information obtained under implied immunity helped secure the indictments. Moody argued immunity questions belong to the jury.
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Chicago
Moody
Humphrey
Morrison
Dolan Ousted by Miners at Indianapolis Meeting
Miners met to address the Ryan resolution with Patrick Dolan barred from the convention after opposing the measure. Mitchell said the gathering aims to push towards a negotiated termination and cited Roosevelt's letter as justification for the session.
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Scripps-McRae Dispatch
Indianapolis
Patrick Dolan
Ryan
Credentials Committee
Dolan
Mitchell
Roosevelt
Burglary Baffles Store Again on Eighth Street
For the third year in a row an unknown thief pierced the front window and a showroom showcase at Irving Hensel’s store at 1009 South Eighth Street. A watch was targeted in a raffling contest and vanished. past incidents a year apart involved candy and other items through window holes. Police investigate.
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Irving Hensel
South Eighth Street
Hensel
Jerome seeks plotters in Dr. Parkhurst case
Jerome began proceedings to day to find alleged plotters against the life of Dr. Parkhurst. Sergeant Sheils and Patrolman Phelan were summoned to appear to explain their connection with the case. It is said certain policemen may be involved due to Dr. Parkhurst's activity against dives and methods.
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New York
Rockefeller Representative Says Magnate At Lakewood
A representative for Rockefeller states the magnate is at Lakewood New Jersey.
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Cleveland
Rockefeller
Lakewood, N. J
Fire fatality in Sioux Falls man found dead in block blaze
John Hoyde aged 55 formerly of Duluth was burned to death in a fire in a business block near Sioux Falls as he slept this morning.
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Scripps-McRae
Sioux Falls
S. D
John Hoyde
Duluth
Here
Contractors Form City Organization For Mutual Protection
All city building contractors plan a meeting tonight to organize a union of contractors. They will name the group adopt bylaws and set a campaign plan to counter what they call unjust demands by union workmen. Unions seek wage increases effective April 1 and both sides prepare for arbitration stages.
Jury Secured in Conspiracy Case Over Emma Lonstorf Funds
Milwaukee March 15 A jury was secured today in a case tracing a alleged conspiracy by John Randall guardian of Mrs Emma Lonstorf to recover a quarter of a million from Mrs Margaret Lonstorf and children including Alderman George Lonstorf to deprive Emma of support and companionship of her husband Otto
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Scripps-McRae Dispatch
Milwaukee
John Randall
Emma Lonstorf
Margaret Lonstorf
George Lonstorf
Emma
Otto
Tragedy in Nosser Apartments Ends in Double Self Inflicted Deaths
Miss Estella Young, 25, was shot and killed by Louis Nosser, 35, who then killed himself in his apartment in the presence of his wife this morning. Police question Mrs Nosser as explanations remain unsatisfied.
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New York
Estella Young
Louis Nosser
Battle at Cebu Report One of First Mentions
Washington dispatch reports Gen. Wood cables that Harry B. Rode brough of the hospital corps, was killed at Jolo. Roderick McDonald of the hospital corps was killed in action at Cebu on March 8. This marks the first mention of the Cebu fight.
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Scripps-McRae
Washington
Organize to Fight Bell Phone Trust in Des Moines
Three hundred independent telephone lines in Des Moines form a new corporation worth a quarter million dollars to challenge the Bell Telephone Trust. The move signals a major push by local independents to break Bell’s regional dominance and expand competition.
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Bell Phone Trust
Scripps-McRae Dispatch
Des Moines
Bell Company
Former State Auditor Sherrick Found Guilty in Misuse Case
Former State Auditor Sherrick is convicted of misusing state funds. He received an indeterminate sentence of 2 to 21 years and plans to appeal the verdict.
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Scripps-McRae Dispatch
Indianapolis
Sherrick
Mrs Gust Lehrke Dies After Lingering Illness
Mrs Gust Lehrke died yesterday at St. Francis hospital after a lingering illness. She was 34, survived by her husband and three children. Funeral Saturday at noon from the Lutheran church with Rev Palechek officiating, burial in Chaseburg. Mannstedt’s handled arrangements.
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Gust Lehrke
St. Francis Hospital
Mannstedt
Chaseburg
Lutheran Church
Palechek
T. Mannstedt
Young Caledonia Man Dies at 19
John Neu of Caledonia dies after a lingering illness described as consumption at age nineteen. Both parents are deceased. his father John P. Neu died from the same disease years earlier. He had been well until last fall after a summer in North Dakota. Funeral held today at 10 AM at St. Peter's Catholic church.
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John Neu
Caledonia
John P. Neu
N. D
St. Peter’s Catholic Church
Death of Mrs. O. S. Bates
Mrs. O. S. Bates died Tuesday night at 142 South Sixth Street from complications of diseases. Born in Norway Maine she lived here twenty five years. Survived by daughter Miss Luella Bates and a brother in California. Funeral by Rev H Faville tomorrow at 10 30 at the house and burial in Trempealeau cemetery.
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O. S. Bates
South Sixth Street
Norway
Maine
Luella Bates
California
County clerks settle with treasurer at expiration
All town clerks in the county completed their annual settlements with the county treasurer today as the period of official accounts expired.
The Tribune Stands For Honesty In All Things
A compact note from the Tribune asserts its commitment to honesty in all reporting and public service. The pledge emphasizes integrity, accuracy, and transparent editorial practices across its content.
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the Tribune
Miner Dresden Freed After Bail Posted By Madam Spears
Bernard Dresden of Mineral Point was saved from months in La Crosse county jail by a $350 draft from a Chicago source. Miss Ella Spears deposited $300 at a county bank with Poor Commissioner Sol Burdick and provided checks later. After sheriff fees and expenses, $22.30 remained for Dresden who left with discharge. He had been jailed on a local charge just as he returned to start a mining job.
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Mineral Point
Haugen
Farmers Gather for Final La Crosse County Meeting
A large gathering of farmers and families met at Campbell hall for the season’s last La Crosse County Agricultural and Horticultural Society event. Charles Linse praised silos, H Griswold and A J Phillips lectured on Guernsey cattle, Rev. Chas Wentworth urged farm family child rearing, and Mrs Evelyn Johnson Lawson performed songs with help from Dr Hauser’s pupils.
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Campbell Hall
la Crosse
Evelyn Johnson Lawson
Dam Raising at Brownsville Could Alter Mississippi Run
H Brazee of this city received a subcontract from Captain Thompson of the upper Mississippi river improvement service to raise a dam at Brownsville near Thomas Hoy's park. Reported as the river's only dam blocking the former main channel, it is said to broaden a premier fishing spot by disrupting fish passage upstream.
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H. Brazee
Captain Thompson
Upper
Cloudy and Cold Weather Forecast Update
A cloudy and cold forecast calls for possible snow flurries tonight and Friday. Temperature trend heads warmer with a low around 8 and a high near 18. Wind at 8 a.m. recorded at 6 mph.
West Salem merchant W S Gilfillan dies leaving estate
W S Gilfillan, a West Salem merchant, died and left an estate valued around 9000 dollars. The probate inventory shows about 5000 dollars in real estate with the remainder in notes and other personal property. Mrs. Gilfillan is named executrix of the estate.
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W. S. Gilfillan
West Salem
Tramp Gets 30 Days in Jail
Frank Miller, described by observers as a disreputable figure, was brought before Judge Brindley and sentenced to 30 days in the county jail for the good of the community. Officials note Miller has long been unbathed, with reports suggesting no recent cleansing in years. Miller claimed to have lived in La Crosse for 32 years, and no one recalled him taking a bath recently.
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Frank Miller
Brindley
Miller
la Crosse
President nominates George E. Rager for consulate post
The president nominated George Eugene Rager of Illinois to be consul at Barmon Germany on March 15.
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Scripps-McRae
Washington
George Eugene Rager
Illinois
Barmon
Germany
RIED VICE PRESIDENT
Judge Ray S. Ried of La Crosse was elected a vice president of the Wisconsin Bar Association at the annual Milwaukee meeting yesterday.
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Ray S. Ried
la Crosse
Wisconsin Bar Association
Milwaukee
Industrial visit to Valya Garment and Wisconsin Button works
A large delegation of citizens toured the Valya Garment company and the Wisconsin Pearl Button company on the south end of the causeway. The group gathered at the city hall and departed for the factories at 3 30 PM for an informative afternoon.
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Manufacturers and Jobbers’ Union
Valya Garment Company
Wisconsin Pearl Button Company
Secretary to Irwin Promoted at S. M. Division
Lou Schummers promoted to secretary for W. W. Irvin superintendent of the S. M. Division. He has spent the past year as a clerk in the C. M. & St. P. Ry's freight office in La.
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Lou Schummers
W. W. Irvin
S. M
la Crosse
North Side Plans Fresh Park Move After First Setback
City Attorney Mahoney will draft a new ordinance to buy the Black river site for a north side park. Residents press a second reading in the next council meeting to push the plan through. A deadline of December 8, 1906, gives the city one year from the commission report to raise funds.
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Mahoney
North Side
North Siders
Black River
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