Failure to legalize Sunday baseball in Wisconsin
Madison, Wis May 7 The measure to legalize Sunday baseball was killed without debate by a vote of 21 to 50. The House killed Bassett measure to license patent medicine peddlers and passed the tenement house bill for cities of the first second and third classes. It also ordered engrossed the midwifery regulation bill and approved admission to the university for graduates of free high schools by 21 to 2 percent. University lobbyists opposed the bill as Speaker Bancroft said it will bring the university closer to the people.
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Madison
Wis
Bancroft
Army Officers in Fight Upon Hains
The trial over Captain Peter C. Hains continues as his insanity plea is challenged by district attorney and officers who testified about the Fort Hamilton incident. McIntyre cites letters from Mrs Claudia Hains while Hains serves in the Philippines. Witnesses Edwin Andrews Jr and M L Downs testify Captain Hains acted rationally during the float killing.
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Flushing
L. L
Peter C. Hains
Fort Hamilton
Boston
McIntyre
Gen. Hains
Army
Hains
Annapolis
West Point
Claudia Hains
Philippines
H. A. Houghton
Annis
Edwin Andrews, Jr
Andrews
M. L. Downs
Taft Cancels Unveiling Ceremony Over Eye Infection
President Taft abandons plans to take part in the Longfellow Statue unveiling in Washington due to an infection in the left eye, blamed on an insect striking him during a Wednesday horseback ride.
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Washington, D. C
Taft
Longfellow
Carlisle Fire Ravages Des Moines Area Town
Des Moines reports Carlisle on the Rock Island road is burning. The opera house and several other buildings have been destroyed and residents fear for the town’s fate as the fire continues.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Carlisle
Rock Island Road
Judge J. J. Fruit in Critical Condition at St Francis
Reports from St Francis hospital say Judge J. J. Fruit of the circuit court remains critically ill but shows periods of rest and is thought to be brighter and more cheerful today.
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J. J. Fruit
St. Francis Hospital
Boyle Hanrague’s Court in a Rage
The Whitla kidnapping trial resumes with Billy Whitla testifying about the events surrounding his abduction. Mrs. Boyle and James H. Boyle face the courtroom as spectators fill the crowded chamber. The defense hints at delays, while prosecutors stress Billy’s consistent account and Mrs Boyle’s alleged remarks.
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Boyle
Boyle Whale
Whitla
Billy Whitla
James H. Boyle
Billy
Cleveland
Mercer
James K. Boyle
Black Hand Plot Nipped by Police in West Virginia
Belford Sengi is dead and Salti Francero fatally wounded after a bloody confrontation with officers who thwarted an alleged Black Hand plot to assault Antonio Azzolina’s residence and abduct his wife. Thirteen alleged members were captured and real estate agent Azzolina’s family feared for revenge amid the raid and hearings in Welch.
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Keystone
W. Va
Belford Sengi
Salti Francero
Tony Copseletti
McFarland
Antonio Azzoliva
Welch
Azzolina
Jessousy
La Crosse High Plans Season Baseball Schedule
The La Crosse high school baseball team opens tomorrow at Winona after a week of practice. Captain Dickens says the squad aims to repeat last year’s win over Winona and manager Brindley has set Saturdays through June 26. The lineup includes Novak, Olson, Chamberlain, Bradish, Stavrum, Kabat, Dickens, Collins, Walker, and Hundredmark.
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la Crosse
Tomorow
Winona
Dickens
Winona High
Brindley
Sparta
West Salem
Novak
Olson
Greene store lighting contract awarded to Standard Electric
The contract for electric wiring chandelier equipment Tungsten lamp lighting system motors fans ventilation motors and ceiling fans for the new Greene ladies furnishing store at Fourth and Main was awarded yesterday to the Standard Electric company of this city. When finished the store will be one of the best lighted and ventilated salesrooms in the city.
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Greene
Fourth and Main Street
Standard Electric Company
Boy identifies Mrs Jones in court during skewed custody case
A boy testifies describing a woman in court with a white hat and striped apron claiming smallpox. He points to Mrs Jones as the defendant while noting red facial spots and an untruthful age claim. The woman remains stoic as the child recalls heroic doctor searches and images from the paper.
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Mrs. Jones
Billy
Judge Lindsey recounts juvenile justice visit in Denver tale
Judge Lindsey of Denver spoke on juvenile problems at the YMCA hall then dined at the Stoddard hotel. He recounted a Denver incident where a physician’s attempt to mentor a boy led to a fake fire alarm and a police response, ending with the doctor’s divorce from his promised “little brother.”
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Judge Lindsey
Denver
Y. M. C. A. Hall
Stoddard Hotel
Lindsey
Paul T. Schulze
Messrs
John Brindley
C. L. Baldwin
George H. Ray
John J. Esch
Oliver P. Ash
L. F. Easton
R. B. Gelatt
A. M. Brayton
Santa Claus
Wagner
Mr. Hyde
Marathon Ends in Disaster At Packed Event
A large crowd crowded a venue where capacity was limited to seated spectators, a fact known by officers in charge. The marathon ended in a disaster as the crowd overflowed the intended limits, causing chaos and potential injuries.
Crop report boosts bears with wheat and rye figures
The Crop Reporting Board of the Department of Agriculture released May estimates showing winter wheat harvest area at 27,871,000 acres, down 8.1 percent from 1908 and 7.2 percent from last fall, with Montana adding 150,000 acres. The May 1 average winter wheat condition stood at 43.5, while rye averaged 88.1, compared with April 1 figures and historical ten year averages.
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Washington, D.C
Crop Reporting Board
Department of Agriculture
Montana
Milwaukee Honors German Diplomat Count Von Bernstorff
Milwaukee May 7 Count Von Bernstorff the German ambassador spent a morning sightseeing at Allis Chalmers the world largest engine works. He spoke at the Deutscher club luncheon and visited Marquette University before attending a German societies reception in the evening.
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Milwaukee
Count von Bernstorff
All's Chalmers
Deutscher Club
Marquette University
Funeral of Benjamin F. Brown Tomorrow
The funeral for Benjamin F. Brown, a veteran who died at the soldiers home in Milwaukee, will be held tomorrow at 3 30 PM from Mrs. Frank Allen’s home at 42323 Mill Street. The body arrived by Milwaukee road and is in charge of Undertaker Dwyer. Rev. A V Ingham of Caledonia M E Church will conduct final services.
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Benjamin F. Brown
Soldiers
Milwaukee
Frank Allen
Mill Street
Milwaukee Road
Dwyer
A. V. Ingham
Caledonia M. E. Church
Houska Elected President of Third Ward Club
Joseph C. Houska was elected president at a Third Ward club meeting held at the Centennial. Officers include Herman Heberlein as vice president John A. Volz secretary John Pradesky treasurer George E. Ritter sergeant at arms John White chaplain August Affeldt marshal and a rules by laws committee of Joan White Henry Kathary and John White. A social session is planned for May 20 at Centennial hall with all Third Ward voters invited.
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Third Ward Club
Centenial
Joseph C. Houska
Herman Heberlein
John A. Volz
John Pradesky
Sargent At Arms
George E. Rit
John White
Marshall
August Affeldt
Joan White
Henry Kathary
Third Ward
Centennial Hall
Booster Publishing Company Elects Officers
The Booster Publishing company of the high school elected officers last evening to serve until June 16. The officers are President Nathaniel Tourtellotte, Vice President Howard Jones, Secretary Donald Dickinson, and Treasurer Paul Esch. The paper notes strong finances and promises 10% dividend per share.
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Booster Publishing Company
Nathaniel Tourtellotte
Howard Jones
Donald Dickinson
Paul Esch
Fred B Smith returns from southern trip to La Crosse
Fred B. Smith proprietor of the Stoddard hotel returned to La Crosse after months south traveling for health. He praised Mobile Alabama as a top city with strong civic energy and noted daily hotel conventions during his stay.
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Fred B. Smith
Stoddard
la Crosse
Smith
South
Mobile
Ala
Committee exonerates Wagner in Milwaukee bribery probe
The senatorial investigating committee led by S. M. Marsh and Paul Husting issued a statement exonerating Frank T. Wagner after a May 6 hearing at the Plankinton House. Evidence showed no bribery, no transoms, and rooms 151 to 153 were not used on Feb 20.
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Joseph Farrell
A. Towne
Joint Assembly
Isaac Stephenson
United States Senate
Frank T. Wagner
Wagner
Plankinton House
Green
Hyde
S. M. Marsh
Paul Husting
Paul O. Husting
Milwaukee
Dan Hyde
Plankiniton House
H. Stanley Green
Senator Marsh
Hasting
Marsh
Wise guy quotes on love and girls in light humor
A humorous exchange features a speaker claiming love drives the world while a second person quips that it explains why many girls are giddy. The brief dialogue captures a playful, old fashioned tone.
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