Fugitive Linhart Surrenders After Crime Spree
Albert Linhart gave himself up at 9 am to Under sheriff John Mohr in the sheriff's office after returning from a drunken flight that began with a night at Wenzel Brosig's home. He admits to firing a gun during a brawl that left Hjalmer Johnson dead.
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Albert Linhart
South Eighth Street
Hjalmer Johnson
Wenzel Brosig
Andrsheriff
John Mohr
C. J. Burns
C. L. Hood
Linhart
Attoney Hood
Mohr
Attorney Hood
Savanna
Chicago
Ill
Brosig’s
Henry Ko
Steve Kulczynski
Kulczynski
Koethe
Frieda Brosig
Steve
Ida Schlicht
Mrs. Brosig
Johnson
Burlington
Milwaukee
Northwestern
John Webber
Mayor Torrance Rejects Reform Delegation Brief clash over city reform
Mayor William Torrance refused to see a delegation of ministers led by Rev. J W Irish Rev J W Hoag and Rev J J Clemens to discuss reform plans in La Crosse He stated he had little time left and did not want to reopen the issue The ministers said the pamphlet they circulated aimed to inform pastors and promote civic reform efforts and that the printers bore responsibility for extra copies.
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William Torrance
J. W. Irish
First Methodist Church
J. W. Hoag
First Baptist Church
J. J. Clemens
la Crosse
Irish
Torrance
Weather and Water Report Forecasts Clear, Cooler Nights
Generally fair tonight and Thursday with cooler lows around 42 degrees and highs up to 72. Winds at 6 miles per hour. Stage of water 7.6 with a rise of .4.
ELECT A SENATOR APRIL SIXTEENTH
In Madison Wisconsin on March 27 the Senate voted twenty one to one to elect a senator on April 16 Senator Page of Milwaukee dissenting The vote came after a heated fight and an attempt to call the house The call of the house was raised on a close margin Doors were locked for ten minutes Mr Esch is in Madison The freight bill extension of the rate commission over streetcars and interurbans were favorably reported
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Special Tribune Dispatch
Madison
Wis
Page
Milwaukee
Senate
Brazan
Grand Rapids
House
Morris
Hasting
Esch
Rate Commission
Passengers Walk as Switch Engine Breaks Near La Crosse
A truck broke on switch engine No. 119 by the Rubber Mills causing train 508 from the east to miss La Crosse. Passengers to La Crosse walked from the Rubber Mills to street cars and some bound for Norwalk abandoned trips. The track was cleared in time for the noon train.
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la Crosse
Norwalk
Lawyers Delay McAdams Trial In Sun City Saloon Case
Frank McAdams charged with assault with a revolver in William La May saloon at 500 North Fourth Street. Preliminary hearing arraignment postponed to late week after agreement between District Attorney Otto Bosshard and McAdams counsel John F. Doherty.
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Frank McAdams
Michael Hetzenecker
William la May
North Fourth Street
Judge Brindley
Otto Bosshard
John F. Doherty
McAdams
Doherty
Bet Aes Ra
Plan a Grand Fourth of July Celebration in La Crosse
La Crosse business leaders push a grand Fourth of July event modeled on the 1891 celebration. Initiated by the La Crosse Retail Grocers' association and Harry Tagart, with John Elliott of Elliott Loeffler involved, organizers seek to outdo all prior city festivities. The last big celebration was five years ago by the Modern Woodmen, with a river carnival and expensive fireworks along the levee, plus a day parade and park picnics. They promise the proposed event will eclipse any previous La Crosse celebration.
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la Crosse Retail Grocers’ Association
Harry Tagart
The
Freshman Dies While Attempting First Lake Monona Swim
John Moyer a Milwaukee freshman at the university died after leaping into icy Lake Monona. His head struck a stone causing a brain concussion. He aimed to be the first student to swim this spring and belonged to Tau Delta Tau fraternity.
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Madison, Wis
John Moyer
University
Milwaukee
Lake Monona
Tau Delta Tau Fraternity
Great strike seems certain in Chicago rail conflict
Chicago March 27 reports indicate a strike is certain after railroad managers and employees failed to reach an agreement by the joint session ending at 8 oclock this afternoon. Delegates will meet to decide action as union leadership considers the next steps.
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Scripps-McRae Dispatch
Chicago
Ill
Thaw Lunacy Commission Opens In New York Court
The Thaw lunacy commission met at 10 30 in Justice Fitzgerald s court and adjourned to chambers. The jury was excused until Monday whether the commission reports. If Thaw is sane a murder trial resumes with possible electric chair verdict. if insane he is sent to Matewan awaiting sanity. Evelyn Nesbit Thaw wept as counsel spoke and Peabody s remark echoed the tense scene.
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Scripps-McRae
New York
Justice Fitzgerald
Fitzgerald
Heitzgerald
Jerome
Thaw
Hartridge
Evelyn
Insanity Commission
Matewan
Peabody
Anderson Puts GOP Issues Under Pressure in Clinton Street Speech
Former mayor Dr. Anderson assails Republican debt and tax records in a Wannebo Hall talk. He cites four miles of sewer and water mains and substantial public-building funding as Democratic gains while accusing Republicans of neglecting city improvements.
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Dr. Anderson
Wannebo Hall
Clinton and
Caledonia Streets
Paul W. Mahoney
O. R. Skaar
Joseph Boschert
P. O. Strumme
Madison
McCord
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William LaMay
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Baloon
Patrick Henry
Republican Party
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James McCord
Front Street
Cass Street
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