Murdered boy found in barrel in Hempstead and Cleveland cases
In Hempstead, Rev Jere Knode Cooke, pastor tied to August Belmont, elopes with Miss Floretta Whaley and is deposed by Bishop Burgess. Belmont vows pursuit and a Nassau County arrest if he returns to face charges. In Cleveland, three year old Alex Hoenig is found dead in a whisky barrel with signs of violence. investigators suspect murder and detail the entire police force to hunt the killer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Cooke
Miss Whaley
Hempstead
New York
Matilda Clark
Hartford
Prospect Avenue
Cooke
Grace Church
Baltimore
Frederick K. Burgess
Long Island
New York City
Arest
Coles
Nassau County
Henry Wood
August Belmont
Mr. Belmont
Mary Whaley
Belmont
Alex Hoenig
Cleveland, O
David Hoenig
Cleveland
Feodor Golovin Leads Moscow Douma Victory
Feodor Golovin, head of the modern Russian Douma and former Moscow zemstvo president, won an overwhelming Douma majority. A liberal with court ties and broad labor and peasant backing, he inherits a Moscow estate and owns a prominent city residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Feodor Golovin
Russia
Moscow
Golovin
Douma
Smokeless Engine Tested Between Ostend and Brussels
A smokeless engine undergoes testing on a route between Ostend and Brussels. Tests focus on emission reductions and efficiency, with performance data to be presented to rail officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ostend
Brussels
Rasmussen Cancels Madison Engagement Over Conflicting Show
Norwegian musician Rasmus Rasmussen who was to perform in Madison under Normanna Sangerkor canceled his engagement after learning another musical event had been planned for the same evening by the Madison Mozart club. His manager had been in La Crosse arranging his appearance there yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rasmus Rasmussen
la Crosse
Normanna Sangerkor
Madison
Rasmussen
Powder Magazine Explosion Destroys Canton District
In Canton China last night a gunpowder magazine exploded killing or injuring about 100 people. Dozens of corpses were recovered from the ruins and fire hindered rescue work. Fifteen buildings were totally destroyed and a hundred more damaged in the blast. A decapitated magazine guard was found with a half smoked pipe, suggesting possible foul play or accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Canton
Ffteen
Funeral of Johann Stange Held at Local Lutheran Church
The funeral for Johann Stange who died Tuesday after a lingering illness will be held from the residence at 1019 Green Bay Street tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock and at the German Lutheran church at 2 30. Rev Gamm will officiate with Mrs Theodore Manstedt in charge. Interment follows at Oak Grove Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johann Stange
Green Bay Street
Gamm
Theodore Manstedt
Oak Grove
Hindoo Riot Prompts Troop Patrol in Rawalpindi Punjab
Anti European riots in Rawalpindi Punjab lead to troop patrols after Hindoos destroy houses burn a garage and motor vehicles. This violence marks a flare in tensions with property loss and arson amid the unrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Punjab
Allahabad
Rawalpindi
Roosevelt Won't Seek Re Nomination for Presidency
President Roosevelt has decided to announce he will not accept another nomination under any conditions. He reminded the public of his 1904 pledge that the two term limit should govern the office, and he feels the moment isn’t right for a formal statement despite urging from friends and supporters nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Tribune
John Callan O'Laughlin
Roosevelt
Sleeper Bill Passes and City Government Bill Favored
The Wisconsin legislature passed a sleeper berth rule forbidding unoccupied berths in upper sleeping cars. Bancroft called the measure absurd and unconstitutional, while Nye defended it. The woman suffrage bill was postponed to Tuesday. The Noble city government by commission bill was favorably recommended but also went over.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison, Wis
Bancroft
Nye
Electrical Inspector Comes to La Crosse City Office
R. C. Martin of Chicago, appointed by Mayor William Torrance on April 12, arrives Monday to assume duties as La Crosse first electrical inspector. The new office, created recently, will pay $1500 yearly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Crosse
R. C. Martin
Chicago
City of la Crosse
William Torrance
Martin
Ask New Trial in Alton Rebating Case
Chicago lawyers for Standard Oil argue today for a new trial in the Chicago and Alton rebating case. The proceeding centers on alleged improper rebates and the court actions surrounding the historic antitrust dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alton
Chicago, Ill
Standard Oil
Chicago & Alton
Million Dollar Fire Destroys Hamburg Warehouses
A massive fire today destroyed numerous warehouses around Hamburg Harbor. Losses are estimated at about one million dollars, with most damage from cotton and raw sugar storage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamburg
Contractor Awarded Project For Parsonage At West And Cameron
Louis Miller won the contract to excavate and build a Lutheran parsonage at the southwest corner of West and Cameron avenues. The project covers excavations and erection of the residence for the church in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Miller
West and
Cameron Avenues
Three Arson Attempts Burn Pearl Street Hotel
Police and fire crews stopped three separate fires at the City hotel on Pearl Street last night. A barn, a back room, and a second floor closet were set ablaze, causing about 1000 in damage. The Elliott Loefler company owns the building, occupied by August Rohde.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Hotel
Pearl Street
Flliot-Loefler Company
August Rohde
Y M C A Building Seen As Public Good And Reform
Judge Brindley praises constructing a Y M C A building as a civic boon for the city and its youth. He notes the Y M C A is now an established institution with wide reach in the US and Canada and aims to curb crime through moral Christian influence. Building fund stands at 48624 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Canada
Young Men's Christian Association
Millions in car equipment signed after election defeat
Chicago reports traction companies signed contracts for new streetcar equipment totaling 3,600,000 dollars following the municipal election that defeated municipal ownership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago, Ill
The wages of sin are paid by the women the men owe it
A terse line proclaims social accountability for moral failings with the idea that women bear the consequences while men bear the debt, reflecting a punitive view on gendered responsibility.
Syrian Peddlar Arrest Sheds Light on Money Life Story
Syrian peddler Alex Monsoor and fellow peddler Mike Abraham were arrested in La Crosse for violating an ordinance. Monsoor recounted a turbulent life from massacre in the old country to migrations to America and multiple marriages. Both men face hearings tomorrow as the police move to revoke their peddling rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monsoor
Alex K. Monscor
Mike Abraham
Mansoor
Old Country
Alex
America
la Crosse
South America
Detroit
Mike
Byrne
Four Inches of Snow Cover Nebraska Today
Winter weather spans multiple states with snow in Nebraska and cold conditions elsewhere. Lincoln reports four inches of snow and temperatures around five degrees below zero as other cities indicate sleet and freezing temperatures in Chicago Wichita and Kansas City.
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Nebraska
Lincoln
Neb
Wichita, Kans
Military changes announced in Washington today
Orders transfer General Wood to the department of the east with execution after Taft’s Philippines visit. General Grant moves to the east. General Weston succeeds Wood and General Greely heads the department of Columbia. Cruiser Denver and Cleveland reassigned to the Asiatic station to relieve Raleigh and Cincinnati, which will be overhauled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
General Wood
Department of the East
Taft
Philippines
Wood
Grant
Weston
General Greely
Department of Columbia
Denver
Cleveland
Asiatic Station
Raleigh
Cincinnati
Honor Thy Father and Mother Half Chance
A brief column urges respecting parents and seizing limited opportunities offered by family guidance. It emphasizes reciprocal care and moral duty within family relationships.
Deadlock in Senate Caucus Ends With No Change in Race
A noon joint ballot for United States senator saw two Democrats vote for Republican candidates, with Reed Anderson for James A. Frear and Fred Peterson for W H Frear. The caucus closed with no candidate ahead, many absentees, and talks of a people’s primary to settle the deadlock.
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F. L. Holmes
Madison
Wis
United States
Anderson
James A. Frera
Fred Peterson
W. H. Hatten
Lay
Cooper
Stephenson
Kay
Lenroot
Frear
Kander
Esch
Hatten
Winkler
Baensch
Bird
Thompson
Rummell
Spooner
Hoard
Judge Mahoney of
Viroqua
Grassie
John C. Spooner
Heilbron
F. J. Eaton
Milwaukee
Harrass
W. D. Heard
Roethe
Grant County
Assembly
Esch and
Congress
Runaway Team Crashes Into Saloon Door
A runaway team belonging to a farmer crashed into the doorway of J. J. Roth’s saloon on Pearl Street between Fourth and Fifth, breaking the front door window.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Roth
Pearl Street
Fourth
Fifth Streets
Miners Confirm 14 Dead After Whipple Mine Blast
In Hinton West Virginia on May 3 investigators reported three more bodies recovered from the Whipple mine bringing the death toll to 14. Rescue teams continued to search for survivors and inspect the site.
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Hinton
W. Va
Whipple
Young Peoples Social Session at West Avenue Lutheran
The Young Peoples society of West Avenue Lutheran Church will hold a regular social in the church parlors this evening with a special program and refreshments provided.
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Young Peoples Society of
West Avenue Lutheran Church
West Avenue
Division Street
Respite for Harriman Delays ICC Inquiry Steps
The Interstate Commerce Commission will defer legal steps to compel Harriman to respond to questions in the railroad methods inquiry. The deferral extends until summer or fall, postponing action on the compelled answers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriman
Washington, D. C
Interstate Commerce Commission
Opening of Wisconsin State League baseball season in La Crosse
The La Crosse Wisconsin State League season begins May 9 with a parade and ceremony. Mayor W A Anderson declines the honor. Judge John Brindley may attend. Fond du Lac plays the champs in uniform led by Dana's band, then a tour of the business district before heading to the park for the pennant raising and opening address by a designated speaker. Leonard Lottridge and J J Hogan, La Crosse’s first ball team manager and captain, will attend.
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la Crosse
W. A. Anderson
John Brindley
Fond du Lac
Dana
The
Baseball Association
Leonard Lottridge
West Salem
J. J. Hogan
Lottridge
La Crosse Swiss American Society Forms Leadership
About forty charter members organized the La Crosse branch of the American-Swiss societies at John Spalinger’s residence. Officers elected were President Hans Boeckli Secretary Joseph Beutler and Treasurer John Saplinger. A constitution and bylaws were adopted and the next meeting set for May 10 at the same location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Crosse
John Spalinger
Sixth and
Hood Street
Hans Boeckli
Joseph Beutler
John Saplinger
Baroness de Massy Convicted of Manslaughter First Degree
Baronne Anisia Louise de Massy, pattern designer, was found guilty of manslaughter in the first degree for the killing of Gustav Simon, a shirtwaist manufacturer. Jury reached verdict just before midnight after a 3 pm start. mercy recommended. She is remanded to the Tombs for sentence until May 9.
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New York
Anisia Louise de Massy
Gustav Simon
Mrs Victor Howard Metcalf’s Early Life and Marriage
Mrs Victor Howard Metcalf wife of the secretary of commerce and labor in Roosevelt’s cabinet was Miss E Corinne Nicholson. They married in Oakland California on April 11 1882. She educated and active in promoting women’s education in California and maintained a home in Oakland. The Metcalfs spend winters in Washington in an exclusive apartment building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Howard Metcalf
Washington
Metcalfs
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Faith
Rienzi A. Clark
Conn
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Millon
Brindley
Kansas City
Missouri
Palmer
George F. Grassie
Mains
Judge Mahoney
Froemming
Berg
A. W. Sanborn
Frank F. Mueller
Cahoon
Mahoney
Harring
Baton
Orator
Magistrate
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