Moody asserts immunity not a shield for crime in packers case
Chicago March 20 Attorney General Moody resumes argument in the packers case and rejects defense claims of immunity. He argues immunity cannot justify evading punishment and would let prominent citizens break laws with impunity in Washington. He jokes about Swift Armour Rockefeller meeting in the capital.
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Scripps-McRae Dispatch
Chicago
Moody
Packers
Congress
Washington
Swift
Armour
Rockefeller
Des Moines Cummins Endorsed for Third Term by Webster GOP
In March 20, Webster County Republicans at the first gubernatorial convention endorsed Cummins for a third term. The move signals party support ahead of the Des Moines ballot.
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Scripps-McRae Dispatch
Des Moines
Webster County
Cummins
Freight Handlers in Sheboygan Win Ten Cent Increase
Chicago & Northwestern freight handlers in Sheboygan strike for ten cent rise. Company agrees to settle by midday. The action centers on wage negotiations with local workers and union representation. The dispatch notes a morning stoppage followed by an accord reached before afternoon.
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Special Tribune Dispatch
Sheboygan
Wis
Chicago & Northwestern
Mayoralty Rows in Madison as Republicans Name Candidates
Madison Wis March 20 A strenuous contest is assured in the Republican primaries today with Dr Frank Smith and L B Rowley seeking the nomination for mayor The bitter feeling among Republicans leaves Ald Joseph C Schubert the strongest Democratic mayoralty candidate despite being unopposed for the nomination
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Madison
Wis
Frank Smith
L. B. Rowley
Ald
Joseph C. Schubert
Hadley predicts abortive action in Standard absorption case
St Louis report says Hadley stated the Standard absorbing the Republic would not affect litigation and calls the move abortive. He will depart for New York to reopen the oil hearing on March 23, expecting Rogers to voluntarily appear and answer questions.
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Scripps-McRae Dispatch
ST. Louis
Hadley
Standard
Republic
New York
Rogers
Fireproof Railway Exchange Building Fire Fails to Spread
Overheated pipes ignited the asbestos wrappings on the heating apparatus of Chicago's Railway Exchange building this morning, a noted fireproof edifice. The blaze was extinguished without spreading.
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Scripps-McRae Dispatch
Chicago
Railway’ Exchange
Gas Works Blast Kills Two. Third Missing in Cedar Falls
In Cedar Falls Iowa a gas works explosion killed August Buhr and A G Seebert and left S Schristain badly hurt. A third man is reported missing as the plant, in operation only a few weeks, was destroyed.
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Scripps-McRae
Cedar Falls
August Buhr
A. G. Seebert
Schristain
Amendment to Hepburn bill delays injunction issuance
In Washington on March 20 an amendment to the Hepburn bill was offered in the House to require five days notice to both parties before a court can issue an injunction. The Senate discussed the fortifications appropriation bill in session.
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Scripps-Mckrae Dispatch
Washington, D. C
House
Senate
Former Ecuador President Plaza May Seek Home Here
Former Ecuadorian leader Plaza of Fudd may establish residence here. He has written seeking information on local land prices and material costs.
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Special Tribune Dispatch
Sheboygan, Wis
Plaza of
Ecuador
Doctor Visits Mr Rockefeller in His Lair
Lakewood New Jersey March 20 Doctor Irwin Hacne who has been attending Rockefeller for two weeks spent fifteen minutes at his home this morning He refused to comment when questioned about the oil magnate.
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Lakewood
N. J
Irwin Hacne
Rockefeller
Supreme Court Session in Madison Hears Appeals
The Wisconsin state supreme court met in Madison this morning to hand down decisions and resume appeal arguments on the next assignment of the January term.
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Madison
Wis
State Supreme Court
Fifth Man Wanted for Assassination Caught
Tombstone Arizona March 20 J S Simpkins the fifth man sought in Governor Steunenbergs Idaho assassination was arrested while crossing into Mexico. He is jailed awaiting extradition and fled from Bisbee two weeks ago.
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Tombstone
Ariz
J. S. Simpkins
Steunenberg
Idaho
Mexico
Bisbee
Ivins Cross Examined in Hollister Murder Trial
Chicago March 20 Richard Ivins, on trial for the murder of Mrs Hollister, was cross examined by the prosecution today. The state questioned his former employment to establish mental responsibility.
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Scripps-McRae Dispatch
Chicago
Richard Ivins
Hollister
Rift widens among operators and owners in joint session
In Indianapolis on March 20 operators and miners meet in a joint conference. The operators observe the unit rule, but the rift among owners widens.
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Scripps-McRae
Indianapolis
France and Germany reach Morocco conference agreement
London March 20 The Evening News reports France and Germany have reached an agreement on the Moroccan question and the conference is expected to be successful.
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London
The_ Evening News
France
Germany
Fort Atkinson Hotel Leased by H. J. Claver of Milwaukee
H. J. Claver a former ten year state manager of the American Tobacco company has leased the Snover house the principal hotel of Fort Atkinson Wisconsin. Improvements and changes are planned in the building as ex Mayor C A Snover retires from active business life.
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FT. Atkinson
Wis
H. J. Claver
Milwaukee
American Tobacco Company
Snover
C. A. Snover
Tramps to Get a Workhouse in Marinette County
Marinette Wis March 20 at the next meeting of the county board a project to establish a workhouse for the counties in this part of the state will be considered as a solution to the tramp problem.
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Marinette
Wis
Marinette County
Ritter Awarded 8700 Damages by Supreme Court Ruling
The Supreme Court affirmed the circuit court verdict awarding Theodore Ritter 8700 damages against the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway for the loss of his leg caused by a switch engine accident in the North Side yards. Ritter, now superintendent of the North Side scales, was five at the time of the incident.
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Supreme Court
Circuit Court
Theodore
Ritter
Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway Company
North Side
New Ordinance Aims Street Railway Extension to Catholic Cemetery
Cargo promises a market extension plan and will draft a new ordinance granting an extension franchise to La Crosse City Railway. The measure, set for first and second readings next council meeting, contains a single provision mandating the cemetery line. Aldermen push for rapid passage, asserting the Catholic cemetery route will be built within a year.
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la Crosse City Railway Company
Chicago Scandinavian singing societies join Saengerfest
Chicago Scandinavian singing societies have joined the Northwestern Scandinavian Singers association and will join the saengerfest in La Crosse this summer. Three Chicago groups add about 100 singers to the entrants, with South Dakota societies also joining to boost attendance. twenty six societies entered and total singers expected around 600.
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Chicago
Northwestern Scandinavian Singers’ Association
la Crosse
South Dakota
Wallace backs sea level canal plan before senate committee
Washington March 20 John F Wallace former chief engineer of the canal testified before the senate committee endorsing the majority plan of consulting engineers for a sea level canal.
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Scripps-McRae Dispatch
Washington
John F. Wallace
Senate
University of Chicago Graduation Address Sparks Loss Claim
At the University of Chicago graduation forty five students heard A. W. Sharrer claim the institution runs at a loss of 2.5 million dollars yearly, averaging 1500 dollars loss per student, during the March 20 ceremony in Chicago.
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Chicago University
Chicago
A. W. Sharrer
University of Chicago Today
Musical Wonder Flo Hermann to Perform at Germania Concert
Local critics praise Flo Hermann for exceptional violin skill after private recitals. Trained by Miss Fanni Losey for two years, she will perform the Seventh Concerto of De Bernot with the orchestra at the Germania concert next Sunday, offering friends a chance to hear her publicly.
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Florence Hermann
Fanni Losey
de Bernot
Tribune Headlines Deliver Bold News For Today
The Tribune reports on key events with a focus on clarity and accuracy. It highlights political developments, local affairs, and notable community happenings, aiming to inform readers with concise coverage and reliable details.
Taft to Explain Wood Case in Senate Hearing
Secretary of War Taft will testify before a senate military affairs committee to detail how and why the government paid Maj. Gen. Leonard Wood’s travel expenses to and from the Philippines and Boston for an operation last year. The War Department says the payments follow long-standing practice for army officers.
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Washington
Taft
Senate Committee On Military Affairs
Leonard Wood
Philippines
Gen. Wood
Boston
Senate
War Department
Senator Overman
Oliver
Holley Re elected to State Y M C A Executive Committee
J M Holley of La Crosse is reelected to the state Y M C A executive committee at Be loit’s annual meeting. Officers include President John M Whitehead and State Secretary F E Anderson. Other terms renewed for Ingram Gittings Taylor Elson Harwood Sedgwick and Greenwood to fill expiring seats.
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J. M. Holley
la Crosse
Beloit
John M. Whitehead
Janesville
C. B. Willis
Milwaukee
F. E. Anderson
Charles Poehler
A. V. Bishop
O. H. Ingram
Eau Claire
C. C. Gittings
Racine
J. H. Taylor
Green Bay
J. B. Elson
Madison
F. J. Harwood
Appleton
F. G. Sedgwick
Manitowoc
W. R. Greenwood
Chippewa Falls
Moros branded as bandits by Major Scott after Philippines drive
Major Hugh Scott, newly returned from the Philippines, says the Moros near Mount Dajo were a gang of outlaws who turned local inhabitants against them. He compares their conduct to the Jesse James gang, noting the Filipinos viewed them similarly.
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Scripps-McRae
Washington
Hugh Scott
Philippines
Mount Dajo
Jesse James
Charles Farrand of Onalaska Dies at 67
Charles H. Farrand aged 67 died at his Onalaska home about 9 45 this morning. He was a leading lawyer for years though not active recently. He was brother of Mrs Helen Nichols and uncle of Dr C H Farrand. Funeral plans to be announced later.
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Charles H. Farrand
Onalaska
Farrand
Helen Nichols
C. H. Farrand
Irishmen Arrest Threaten On St Patrick Day Assault
Thomas McCrone and Curley Carey, two Irishmen, assaulted Inger val Knutson and Carl Fenntson on a street during a St Patrick's Day celebration. The brothers will be arraigned for assault and battery once located by the sheriff.
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Thomas McCrone
Curley Carey
Ingerval Knutson
Carl Fenntson
Erin
Postoffice Expansion Hope in Final Congress Hours
La Crosse post office officials anticipate federal funds for a new addition, hoping the appropriation bill will be rushed with other measures in the closing session. Congressman Esch introduced the bill but cannot promise passage given many requests for special appropriations. La Crosse aims to see favorable committee action and passage under suspension of the rules.
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la Crosse
Postoffice
Congress
Congressman Esch
Merger Association Sees Strong Membership Growth
The Merger Association reports great success with high attendance and expanding membership as key leaders announce new seats and active participation in meetings.
One Busy Man Recruits 42 Members in a Day
The membership committee of the Businessmen's association reports strong growth as old members from the board of trade and Progressive association join the new group. One organizer recruited 42 members in a single day, about a third of whom were new, with other workers noting similar success.
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The
Businessmhen’s Association
Board of Trade and Progressive Association
Swindle Fleeces Four Milwaukee Italians at Racine Hotel
Four Milwaukee Italians Salva tore Castrovinga Fabbagga Cone Basile Lounze and Seffeno Calippo were paid off by the Milwaukee Electric Railway and Light Co. Then a stranger posed as Hotel Racine proprietor and lured them to rooms charging 1.50 for each and 15 for uniforms. They learned of the fraud from a hotel clerk after dawn.
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Racine
Wis
Salvatore Castrovinga
Fabbagga Cone
Basile Lounze
Germania Triumphs Over YMCA In Narrow 10–8 Victory
Germania defeated the YMCA 10 to 8 in a tightly contested basketball game last night. The low scoring clash featured steady defense and few scoring bursts from both sides.
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Germania
State University Secures First Unclaimed Body for Study
In La Crosse county no relatives claim the remains of Mrs. William Riedel who died at the county insane asylum. State law requires unclaimed bodies to be shipped to the state university or Milwaukee medical college for dissection. The county can no longer bear burial costs for such unclaimed deaths, and the rule applies to residents of the dying county only. A stranger who dies in La Crosse county must be buried there.
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State University
la Crosse County
William Riedel
County
Milwaukee Medical College
Bathe
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