Agricultural school urged at La Crosse county meeting
Former State Superintendent Harvey addressed La Crosse county supervisors urging an agricultural school. He cited national surveys and soil science, praised practical, industrialized farming education, and argued such a school would boost local prosperity through improved crops, soil care, and livestock management.
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Hulberg
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West Salem Guernsey Association
Knickerbocker Bank Reopens As Crowd Gathers In NYC
The Knickerbocker Trust company reopened at noon in New York on March 26. Hundreds lined up to deposit funds while officials said two million dollars remained ready to meet withdrawal demands. Patrons expressed confidence in the bank’s solvency and there was no fear for its future.
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New York
Knickerbocker Trust Company
Vanderbilts Stand With Alfreds Wife
Reports from New York on March 26 say Alfred Vanderbilt’s family supports his wife in their separation. A published statement claims her mother in law sheltered Mrs Alfred at a Fifth Avenue mansion, fueling talk that even his mother opposes Alfred.
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New York
Alfred Vanderbilt
Alfred
Fifth Avenue
Weather Forecast for Wisconsin Minnesota and Iowa
Forecasters predict fair skies across Wisconsin tonight and Friday with much colder air tonight. In Minnesota expect fair conditions tonight and Friday with a touch warmer Friday. Iowa remains generally fair tonight and Friday but colder tonight. Extreme temperatures include Havre 10 below and Abilene 88 with La Crosse at 38 and 68 high.
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Duke d Abruzzi Admits His Truth In US Engagement
A Lusitania wireless from Sable Island reports the Duke d Abruzzi, cousin to the Italian king, admitted a tentative engagement to Miss Katherine Elkins, daughter of Senator Stephen B. Elkins of West Virginia. The scene aboard the ship in Washington is described with color as Hindoo lawyer F D Dedasa… attends the U S Senate gallery. Elkins remained silent as tensions rose over the announcement.
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India
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Fire Disbands GOP Convention in Leland Hotel
Springfield March 26 A noon fire at the Leland hotel forced the Republican state convention to break up. Delegates and politicians fled to the hotel as the blaze spread. Loss estimated at 200000 with half covered by insurance. Uncle Joe Cannon was endorsed while tariff revision support grew.
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Ill
Leland Hotel
Boutell
Sixth Street
Mother appeals to Hughes in vain over Gillette execution
Auburn New York March 26 Governor Hughes refused to intervene in the Gillette death sentence saying he cannot interfere with the judicial process. Chester Gillette faced execution at 6 am Monday after a mother’s telegram questioned his guilt.
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Auburn
N. Y
Chester
Gillette
British Premier Sinking In London March
Premier Sir Henry Campbell-Bannermann is steadily growing worse as reports from London on March 26 indicate his health is failing and his condition worsens.
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London
Henry Campbell-Bannermann
Politics in the Judicial Contest in Madison Wisconsin
In Madison on March 26 a political view contends that John Barnes may defeat Justice Bashford for the state supreme bench. Arguments cite Bashford stalwart support, alleged dishonest claims about Barnes railroad rate work, and shifts between parties as influences in a nonpartisan election.
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Supreme Bench
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Railroad Rate Commission
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Extra session possible in Minnesota over rate laws
Minnesota Gov Johnson says an extra legislative session may be called if the U S Supreme Court nullifies state rate laws in the Young habeas corpus case. If only penalty clauses are struck down and the rest stands, no extra session is expected. Atty Gen Young reviews the decision’s meaning.
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United States Supreme Court
Gov. Johnson
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Gen. Young
Night Riders Destroy Kentucky Tobacco Warehouse
Night riders burned the T. S. Hamilton tobacco warehouse in Covington Kentucky, destroying about 500000 pounds of tobacco and causing a loss of 150900 dollars. Eight young farmers seen loitering nearby are suspected. Oil started the blaze which consumed the entire block. robbers cut telephone wires. Miss Alice Feeney, ill in the building, was carried out as the roof collapsed.
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Cincinnati
T. S. Hamilton Company
Covington
Alice Feeney
Aimee Lloyd’s Hobby Arrested in Alabama Flight
Rochester Man F Albert Lloyd, husband of Aimee Lloyd Sickle the confidence woman jailed here, was arrested in Alabama. Sheriff Vine pursues him. he will be tried as his wife’s accomplice in Rochester.
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Aimee Lloyd-Sickle
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Vine
Adam Kroner Is New President
Adam Kroner is named president after a fast and smooth signing. Merchants signatories reached all but one by 3 p.m. Solid support marks the transition as officials confirm the appointment.
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Adam Kroner
Taggart is New Secretary Live Wire of Grocers Group
La Crosse merchants form a rapid anti trading stamp campaign and elect a new slate of officers. Harry Taggart becomes secretary praised for his proven effectiveness with the Grocers association as 69 merchants sign the agreement and join the effort.
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Live Wire” of Grocers Association
Merchants’ Protective Association
la Crosse
William F. Strauss
Adam Kroner
Karl G. Kurtenacker
J. G. Toeller
L. Coren
H. Tillman
J. Hullberg
J W. Parker
Joseph Felber
Harry Taggert
Wm. F. Strauss
Concensus
Fred Heil
Taggart
Harry Taggart
Association
Grocers’ Association
David Fairbairn
Grocers’ Organization
Division Office Moves to Chicago on Experiment
The La Crosse division of the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy railroad will relocate its division office to Chicago on April 1. C. S. Rogers will retain authority over the division, but his office and crew will be abandoned in La Crosse. The move, described as an experiment, may become permanent.
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Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Road
Chicago
Morgan to Meet Italy's King in Rome Audience
J Pierpont Morgan in Rome will be received in audience by King Victor Emmanuel upon the king's return from Venice.
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Italy
Rome
J. Pierpont Morgan
Victor Emmanuel
Venice
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