Johnson Witness Tied to Slayings Opens Testimony in Johnson Case
In Chicago on May 7 the jury for Jack Johnson's trial was sworn and federal judge Carpent er presided as Assistant District Attorney Parkin opened the case. Potential first witnesses include Belle Schreiber and C. F. De Woody, while Yank Kenny remains missing amid suspicions of foul play.
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Chicago
Jack Johnson
Carpenter
Parkin
Belle Schreiber
Johnson
C. F. de Woody
Yank Kenny
Kenny
Contempt Proceedings Considered for Standard Oil Officers
In Chicago May 7 officials Oliver E. Pagan and Charles B. Morrison say criminal contempt actions may be filed if evidence shows Standard Oil violated the federal dissolution decree. They have been quietly gathering information to assess compliance.
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Chicago
Standard Oil Company
Oliver E. Pagan
McReynolds
Pagan
Charles B. Morrison
Decre
Milwaukee School Board Reelects Carroll G Pierce
Milwaukee school board re elects Carroll G Pierce as superintendent of schools endorsing his administration over the past three years.
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Milwaukee
Grand rush for pie due to start
President Wilson prepares to distribute patronage amid a flood of place-seekers as Senator J. Hamilton Lewis reports the president has been concerned by the large number of candidates. He says progress is rapid and cabinet members will make numerous recommendations.
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Washington
Wilson
J. Hamilton
Lewis
Congressm Stanley Seeks Job For Kaufman Over Steel Probe
Rep Stanley of Kentucky urged President Wilson to appoint B S Kaufman a Coatesville Pa printer who aided the steel investigating committee. Kaufman provided the only available copy of a printed pooling agreement between steel interests, Stanley says, and is said to have been ruined by the steel trust and allied interests.
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Washington
Fox Fined for Allowing Horse to Run at Large
Louis Fox was fined $4.50 by Police Judge Edward Cronon yesterday for allowing a horse to run at large.
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Louis Fox
Edward Cronon
Man’s pipe clog alarms fire risk in household presence
A man fixated on a clogged pipe may ignore a developing house fire. The warning notes risk to occupants when distraction or agitation prevents noticing smoke or flames.
Notice of Will Construction Hearing in La Crosse County
The Wisconsin County Court at La Crosse will hear on June 3 1913 a petition by Gilbert Evenson and others to construe and determine the provisions of the last will and testament of Ouden Evenson late of West Salem village. Dated May 7 1913 by County Judge John Brindley.
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State of
Wisconsin
la Crosse County
la Crosse
Gilbert Evenson
Ouden Evenson
West Salem
John Brindley
Plan for Conference Sessions in West Wisconsin Methodist Church
District superintendents of the West Wisconsin conference meet at First Methodist Episcopal Church in Madison to lay plans for fall conference and select conference committees. Home mission committee also in session. Representatives from Ashland Platteville Madison and La Crosse districts attend. J W Irish formerly La Crosse pastor represents Ashland now resides in Chippewa Falls.
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West Wisconsin
Methodist Church
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Eighth and
King Streets
Ashland
Platteville
Madison
la Crosse
J. W. Irish
First
Chippewa Falls
Anderson Fined for Speeding
Louis Anderson paid a $17.50 speeding fine yesterday. He was arrested and brought before Judge Edward Cron today and pleaded guilty to the charge.
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Louis Anderson
Edward Cron
Committee Votes to Fix Paving in City Streets
City committees approve an ordinance to fix grades of several unpaved streets and alleys. Actions delay paving sewer and water extensions due to funds shortage, with a June 1 deadline set for contractor Thomas Woolley to finish the La Crosse river water main or have the job reassigned to the board of public works at Woolley’s cost.
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Common Council
Ori Sorensen
Thomas Woolley
la Crosse
Board of Public Works
Woolley
La Crosse Board of Trade considers Home Made Week plans
The La Crosse Board of Trade progresses on a Home Made Week to promote local manufacturers. A six o clock dinner May 26 kicks off events with electrical lighting for displays and band concerts downtown. Committees will secure window space, arrange displays, and plan sales and public auctions at Market Square.
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D. W. MacWillie
J. J. Felber
H. M. Boehm
Wells E. Bennett
Henry Rooney
la Crosse
John C. Burns
W. F. Goodrich
Frank Sisson
A. P. Funk
L. H. Martin
C. P. Thompson
H. J. Hirshheimer
W. R. Montague
Board of Trade
la Crosse Gas and Electric Company
Thurston Owens
Chicago
Black Hills
Yellowstone Park
United States
Germany
National Fire Prevention Congress
Philadelphia
Mississippi River
National Municipal League
Infant Son of Buehler Died In North Ridge Home
Joseph Buehler one year old, son of Mr and Mrs August Buehler, died last night at 10 after a week of illness. Funeral services will be at 10 tomorrow from the home with Rev Father Dolle officiating. Interment in Pine Creek Cemetery, La Crescent.
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Joseph Buehler
August Buehler
North Ridge
Father Dolle
Pine Creek
la Crescent
Barclay Sells Farm in Farmington to Pfaff for 9.5
George Barclay sold a Farmington farm to Walter C. Pfaff for 9.5 dollars. The deed is recorded in the Register of Deeds office of Andrew Thompson.
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George Barclay
Farmington
Walter C. Pfaff
Office of Register of Deeds
Andrew Thompson
Wilson Goes to Capitol for Senate Talks
President Wilson left the White House at 2 59 PM to confer with members of the upper house. He plans to discuss nominations in the Capitol President’s room and hopes to hasten conferences by meeting senators there. He expects to send a large batch of nominations tomorrow after the discussions.
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Washington
May
Wilson
White House
Capitol
May Term Short Calendar Lists Court Trials and Cases
The La Crosse circuit court opens Saturday with forty eight cases on the May term calendar. Criminals include State v Henry B Alexander for alleged false pretenses and other minor offenses. Civil actions range from road and bridge repairs to various private suits and estate matters.
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Circuit Court
C. C. Hamilton
Henry Alexander
Alexander
Milwaukee
Holland
la Crosse
McGilvray Road
State of Wisconsin
Henry B. Alexander
Pat Crowe
Frank Ferrier
Henry Guillaume
H. O'Hara
John Kelley
Moritz Kramer
Anna Meyers
James Sagear
E. R. Thompson Buried In Local Funeral Service
The funeral for E. R. Thompson was held at 1430 Winnebago Street yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock and 2:30 at the German Lutheran church. Rev. Magelssen officiated. Pallbearers included Erick Erickson Amund Lund Jacob Kinservik Andrew Nyhus I. Eng and John Kegge. Body laid to rest in Oak Grove mausoleum.
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BE. R. Thompson
Winnebago Street
Mr. Magelssen
Erick Erickson
Amund Lund
Jacob Kinservik
Andrew Nyhus
I. Eng
John Kegge
Oak Grove
Paradox Woman Impresses In Form and Charm
A woman defies simple labels as she captivates men with effortless grace. The text contrasts appearance and impact, noting how fairness and poise draw attention and sway social interaction.
Psychology to Improve Job Hiring in Public Service
Dr. Leonard P. Ayres argues for applied psychology in selecting workers. He cites Harvard's Munsterberg tests that eliminated 25 percent of Boston motorman candidates and S. E. Thompson’s reaction time tests for selecting steel ball flaw inspectors.
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Leonard P. Ayres
United States Bureau of Education
Munsterberg
Harvard
Boston
S. E. Thompson
Ayres
Brandeis Attacks New Haven Rail Monopoly Tactics
Louis D. Brandeis testifies before the Interstate Commerce Commission labeling the New York New Haven Hartford railroad as part of a broader monopolization drive. He accuses the New Haven of suppressing competition and notes the Boston and Maine's inaction while the line expands into steamships and raises rates to cover heavy costs.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Massachusetts
Louis D. Brandeis
Boston ‘“‘People’s Attorney
New England
New York, New Haven & Hartford
New Haven
Boston & Maine
Randall Confirmed Chairman Of Massachusetts Prison Board
Boston May 7 By a 7 to 2 vote the executive council confirmed Frank L. Randall of St. Cloud Minnesota as chairman of the Massachusetts Prison Commission. Council members Alexander McGregor and Edward Collins opposed, preferring a Massachusetts candidate.
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Randall
Boston
Executive Council Today
Frank l L. Randall
St. Cloud
Expert says Racine sewer survey would cost ten thousand
A municipal engineer told Racine's common council on May 7 that surveying the city to prepare future ready plans for a larger sewer system would cost about $10,000. The estimate aims to guide infrastructure decisions for the Greater Racine area.
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Racine
Wis
Common Council
The Burglar Scare Then Lingers in Closet Clues
A woman fears a burglar may inspect clothing left about the room, a thought that unsettles her as she contemplates the intruder’s gaze upon personal garments. The remark underscores anxious concerns about privacy and vulnerability after a break in.
Appeal to Reason Suits Dismissed in Federal Court
Fort Scott Kansas May 7 The government suits against Fred D Warren Eugene V Debs and J T Shepherd editors of the Appeal to Reason were dismissed in federal court by order of Attorney General McReynolds Six years to the day since the first indictment against Warren for publishing a reward notice in Kentucky tied to the Goebel murder This action clears the docket of prosecutions against the Appeal editors There was also a case alleging the spiriting away of witnesses in the Warren Phifer and Wayland trial tied to the Leavenworth prison obscene matter expose death by action last year
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Fort Scott
Kan
McReynolds
Fred D. Warren
Eugene V. Debs
J. T. Shepherd
Appeal To
Reason
Warren
Kentucky
Taylor
Goebel
Labor blocks policy as senate weighs unionism stance
May 7 report notes the Senate faces a party line dilemma on the sundry civil appropriation bill and Kerr resolution for West Virginia coal field peonage probe. Independent Republicans are said to back the Kerr measure while AFL officers press to exempt organized labor from Sherman act enforcement, splitting Democrats.
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Washington
West Virginia
Senate
American Federation of Labor
Division Engineer Locates In This City
W C Burtow state highway engineer of division No 5 has located his headquarters at the La Crosse court house and met with County Highway Commissioner John Hintgen about road and bridge improvements for the coming season. Division No 5 includes Crawford Vernon Monroe Grant Richland Trempealeau Buffalo and La Crosse counties. Two men besides the engineer will be employed at La Crosse with possible staff increases to six as work progresses. Hintgen announced the South Salem road is closed to autos and urges use of the North road for the next two to three weeks. Extensive repairs are being made on the southern highway.
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W. C. Burtow
la Crosse Court House
John Hintgen
Crawford
Vernon
Monroe
Grant
Richland
Trempealeau
Buffalo
la Crosse
Burton
la Crosse Offce
Hintgen
South Salem
West Salem
Crane kept in Chicago to block habeas corpus release
Charles T. Crane an oriental soothsayer known as Jim Ryad Lusk a Wyoming ranchman remains hidden in Chicago under guard by State's Attorney Hoyne to block his attorney from a habeas corpus hearing. Attaches question Mrs Hope McEldowney of La Crosse Wisconsin who accuses Crane of swindling her out of 15000 in a bond deal.
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Chicago
Charles T. Crane
Jim’ Ryad
Lusk
Wyo
Ranchman
Hoyne
Crane
DY Hoyne
Hope McEldowney
la Crosse
Wis
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Sullivan
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R. M. Sullivan
Sangamon County
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Ettleson
West Wisconsin Conference
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Hans Company
St. Andrews Street
Buehler
Barclay Sells Farm
McGilvray Bridge
Angelin Cleary
Gertrude A. Schmitz
James Doherty
Avid Doyle
la Crosse City Railway Company
Paul
Antonia Miller
Charles Masterson
Charles B. Melby
Monger-Corry Land Company
Sarah Millivatz
Samuel Millivatz
Dell Mar Mable
la Salle Opera House Company
Henry Miles
Town of Bangor
National Bank of la Crosse
Albert R. Nelson
Lawrence A. Nelson
Louisa Palmer
J. W. Palmer
State Bank of la Crosse
W. W. Cargill
Eugen Johnson
Katherine Doyle
David Doyle
Margaret Denniston
Chauncey Denniston
Viola E. Friday
W. W. Friday
Carl Holseth
Olive Smith
Hawkeye Oil Company
Interstate Oil Company
William Hall
Ida Hall
Alvin Ingwersen
Fred Ingwersen
Anna Jenek
Josephine Miller
Louisa Kloos
C. L. Hood
Carine Leisenfeld
A. A
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Themen
Mack
Brandeis
Mellen Road
Appeal TO Reason
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