Detective testifies to money backing assemblymen in Wisconsin
Madison records show detective Frank T. Wagner testifying before a senate probe that at a Milwaukee hotel a transom detail tied cashier J H Puelicher to Matt Regan and then to Assemblymen Ramsey Farrell and Towne amid a claimed election influence. Wagner defended his account under cross examination as investigators probe the supposed room and timing.
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Madison, Wis
Frank T.wagner
Milwaukee
Senate
Plankinton House
Isaac Stephenson
J. H. Puelicher
Marshal & Sisley Bank
Europe
Puelicher
Matt Regan
Regan
Ramsey
Farell
Towne
Roosevelt Urges Strong Navy to Secure Peace in Immigrant Debate
Former President Roosevelt argues that the United States must build and maintain a first class navy to enforce immigration limits and safeguard peace. He discusses Japanese migration and calls for principled, courteous policy while resisting mass settlement by either nation. Continued on page 6.
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New York
Theodore Roosevelt
Roosevelt
United States
Japan
Pacific Coast
Rocky Mountains
Western
America
Oeither
Wagner testimony questioned over hotel room details
The article notes Wagner may have mistaken room numbers and suggests a Sentinel story about a hotel transom is doubtful. James H. Stover says he doubted the tale after learning of no corroboration and warned Wagner about spreading the report. Wagner claims he was in a Plankinton hotel room in Milwaukee on a Saturday about ten days before Senator Stephenson's election.
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Sentinel
Wagner
James H. Stover
Milwaukee
Marsh Wagner
Plankinton Hotel
Senator Stephenson
Patten May Get Corner on July
Mystified notice hints Patten may secure corner position in July. Unknown specifics leave readers awaiting further clarification on the upcoming event and potential outcomes.
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Patten
Patten’s bull play fuels Chicago wheat market chatter
May wheat surged to 1.29% and July to 1.17% amid news Patten remained active in Chicago pits. Traders linked J Ogden Armour to Patten while noting their past rivalry as Patten moved large July sales and May deliveries, aiming to force price gains.
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Chicago
James A. Patten
Patten
J. Ogden Armour
Armour
New Mexico
Scylla
Charybdis
Joe Leiter
Receivers Sought for Several Electric Railways
Counsel for the Illinois Trust and Savings bank petitioned the U S district court to appoint receivers for the North Side Electric Street Railway, the North Chicago Electric Railway, and the Chicago Electric Transfer company under foreclosure of first mortgage bonds totaling 6 750 000. The death of Yerkes and unsettled estate litigation deter holders of small bonds from waiting for a settlement.
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Chicago
Illinois Trust and Savings Bank Today
United States District Court
North Side Electric Street Railway Company
North Chicago Electric Railway Company
Chicago Electric Transfer Company
Yerkes
Renews Charges Against Judges Impeached Years Ago
A report notes renewed accusations against judges previously impeached years ago. The article details ongoing inquiries and possible legal action surrounding the judges and their past conduct.
Murphy Speaks in House Substantiates Judicial Charges
Representative Murphy repeats charges against Federal Judges Smith McPherson and John S Philips in a House personal privilege debate. He cites a telegram by Frank Hagerman of Kansas City claiming his resolution is a tissue of misrepresentation.
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Washington, D. C
Smith McPherson
Johns. Philips
Missouri
Murphy
Wickersham
Frank Hagerman
Kansas City
Hagerman
House
Judiciary
Congress
Judiciary Committee
Tracy to Join La Crosse Locals in Return
Harry Tracy, the former La Crosse first baseman, heads to La Crosse after President Elliott wired for Tracy's reinstatement. Tracy had left for California two weeks ago after joining Fresno and has been regarded as a rising baseball talent.
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Harry Tracy
la Crosse
Elliott
Farrell
Tracy
Tacy
Fresno
St. Paul
California
Omnibus Hunting Bill Now Framed In Legislature
A broad hunting bill has been framed with new provisions pending approval. Key changes include updated licensing, wildlife protections, and regulatory penalties. Lawmakers seek streamlined rules aimed at clarity and enforcement.
Wisconsin Fish and Game Bill Proposes Uniform Seasons
Madison May 6 The omnibus bill would set June 1 as the open fishing season nationwide and shift hunting to Sept 10 across all game. It tightens deer licenses to one coupon, preserves a 20 day deer season, and extends bird shooting to Oct 1 for chickens grouse and quail with county carveouts for several counties.
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Madison, Wis
Assembly
Senate
Fish and Zame Committee
Ashland
Bayfield
Douglas
Outagamie
Marinette
Brown
la Crosse
Flare Back on Midsummer's Heels
The city saw a dramatic temperature swing with Chicago recording three sunstroke cases and La Crosse also affected as a heat wave hit the area. A spectator fainted at the ball park and a horse in a roadster overheated, prompting swift cooling measures. A north wind brings frost tonight while many swap sleeveless wear for overcoats and ear muffs.
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Chicago
la Crosse
J. F. Schrank
Threaten Evelyn Thaw With Jail over Judgment
The New York appellate division denied Mrs. Evelyn Thaw's appeal of a city court verdict granting $250 to milliner Elsie Hartwig for goods furnished to Thaw and naming a receiver for Thaw's property. If unpaid, the plaintiff may seek a body execution and Thaw's confinement at Ludlow Street jail.
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New York
Appellate Division
Supreme Court Today
Evelyn Thaw
Elsie Hartwig
Cummins Attacks Aldrich Tariff Bill in Senate
Senate debate features Representative Cummins railing against the Aldrich tariff bill calling for reductions and warning of adverse economic impact. He argues protectionist measures fail to curb prices and hurt industry.
Senators Clash Over Tariff Bill In Senate Fight
Senator Cummins of Iowa led a fierce attack on the Aldrich tariff bill amid rebuffs from Dolliver and Beveridge. He warned that any bill like it would trigger a rush to revise duties after the extra session. He cited the steel and wire firms’ capitalization and warned the public would judge the process in journals and ballots.
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Washington
D. C
Senate
Cummins
Iowa
Dolliver
Aldrich
Rhode Island
Finance Committee
Beveridge
Smoot
Utah
American Steel and Wire Company
Steel Trust
Scott
West Virginia
Steel and Wire Company
Senate Finance Committee
Congress
United States
Boyle Convicted in Hasty Kidnapping Trial
A jury finds Boyle guilty in a hurried kidnapping case. The defendant faces a harsh sentence as prosecutors argued for swift punishment. The record shows the kidnapped boy testified, insisting others must tell the truth.
Boy Tells His Story Well In Kidnapping Trial
In Mercer Pennsylvania on May 6 James H Boyle was convicted of kidnapping Billy Whitla, with the state resting its case quickly and the defense choosing not to present a defense. The jury deliberated 45 minutes, sentencing ranges from one year to life in prison.
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Mercer
James H. Boyle
Billy Whitla
Boyle
Mercer trial opens over Boyle kidnapping case
In Mercer Pennsylvania on May 6 the trial of James H Boyle began with a lawyer questioning witnesses and Billy Whitla answering truthfully about consequences for lying. The case centers on a kidnapping that dominated headlines six weeks earlier.
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Mercer
Billy Whitla
James H. Boyle
Weather and Water Report From La Crosse Area
La Crosse recorded 64 at coolest and 92 at warmest with light winds at 7 am and no rain. Nationally only Conecordia and two other spots matched the warmth while Denver was coolest at 39. Forecasts call for fair weather in Wisconsin Minnesota and Iowa with cooler tonight and light frost in western and southern portions, then warmer Friday.
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la Crosse
United States
Conecordia
Denver
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Iowa
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Matt Wagner
Black
Stephenson
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Wis
Attommey Black
Milwaukee Sentinel
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Waener
Pat
I. H. Puelicher
Helen Boyle
Anna McDermott
Willie Whitla
Bull Leader
McPherson and Philips of
Rucker
Ing
Foundation of State
Cochran
Tas Plosesanca
St Paul
Red Wing
See Wee Ee
Reeds Landing
Prairie du Chien
Dubuque
Ste Claire
Davenport
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