J M Willhoit Exposes Cheating and Trickery
In Chicago May 10 subpoenas were issued for nine Ohio county treasurers to testify on Standard Oil's alleged oil trust operations. E M Wilhoit testified the company paid for competitive intelligence and ran an espionage network. He described three grades of oil sold from one tank, bribery via checks to railroad workers, and tariffs reduced as gifts to Standard Oil to crush rivals.
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Scripps-McRae Dispatch
Chicago
Ohio
Oil Trust
Standard
E. M. Wilhoit
Topeka
Interstate Commerce Commission
Santa Fe
Standard Oil
Wilhoit
Elijah Grand Success Delights La Crosse Audiences
La Crosse music lovers crowded the theatre last night for Mendelssohn’s Elijah, a Major musical event praised as possibly La Crosse’s greatest. Conductor Wesley drew dramatic power from the chorus and soloists, with standout performances by Mrs Lawson, Mrs Lowe, Mrs Cilley, Miss Russell, and the double quartet.
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la Crosse
Mendelssohn
Elijah
Pres. Boynton
Wesley
Handel
Israel
Lawson
Lowe
Cilley
Miss Russell
Zielke
Willoughby
Goddard
Kerr
Theatre Managers Come Here Association Chooses La Crosse for Next Year
The Northwestern Theatre Managers association, embracing managers of playhouses in Wisconsin Minnesota and Michigan, voted at their Janesville convention to meet in La Crosse next year. La Crosse was picked for central location and favorable convention exposure. Officers elected: President C A Marshall Duluth. Secretary treasurer P B Haber Fond du Lac. Attorney W J Power Hibbing Minn. Executive committee Marshall Hager John F Williams Oshkosh John Cuddihy Calumet Mich C D Moon Eau Claire P T Meyers Janesville O F Burlingame Winona Minn.
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Northwestern
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Michigan
Janesville
la Crosse
C. A. Marshall
Dul
Marshall Hager
John F. Williams
Oshkosh
John
Cuddihy
Calumet
Mich
C. D. Moon
Eau Claire
Janesvile
O. F. Burlingame
Winona
Minn
Northwestern Mutual life loan discrimination probed in Wisconsin
The Milwaukee special legislative committee resumed hearings on Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance today. Testimony will focus on loans in Western Wisconsin and alleged bias against La Crosse and Trempealeau counties as VP George C. Markham and son testify. committee members suggest the firm could loan more on Wisconsin real property and earn higher returns with proper advertising.
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Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
la Crosse
Treampealeau
George C. Markham
Markham
Trempealeau
Northwestern Company
First annual meeting of Group Seven Wisconsin Bankers
Arrangements complete for the Wisconsin Bankers Association Group Seven meeting in La Crosse on May 24 with bankers from western Wisconsin attending. Morning welcome by George W. Burton and H P Proctor, group reports, and committee appointments. Afternoon sessions cover reports, topics on bank taxation and legislation, and a general discussion. Evening concert by Dana's military band at the La Crosse theatre followed by lunch at the La Crosse club.
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Wisconsin Bankers’ Association
la Crosse
Wisconsin
Chicago
Elaborate silver wedding anniversary for Hackner couple
In western Wisconsin in St. Joseph's cathedral J Egid Hackner and his wife renewed their vows before a large audience from across the northwest. Hackner, a pulpits and altar rails designer, had 29 priests officiate and join 125 ferry street workers at a breakfast and celebration.
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Wisconsin
J. Egid Hackner
Ferry Street
Agin
St. Joseph’s Cathedral
Northwest
Hackner
Russian Douma Opens in St Petersburg in Glitzy Ceremony
Russia’s new national assembly, the Douma, formally opened in the Winter Palace. Czar Nicholas addressed deputies from an ivory seat as Te Deum echoed through churches. Deputies toured Taurida Palace amid a display of imperial pomp, peasants unmoved by the pageantry.
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Douma
Winter Palace
Te Taurida Palace
Nicholas
Peterhof
Szarina
St. Petersburg
Lugcheon
Taurida Palace
Keifer Pursues Battle Ship That May Cost Ten Million
The article reports Keifer pushing for construction of a battleship with a projected cost of ten million dollars, highlighting debate over funding and strategic value amid possible budget constraints.
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Washington
House
Keifer
Harriman cautions on rapid Frisco funding plans
New York on May 10 reports Harriman threw a damper over New York's plans to finance San Francisco. He advised waiting until a credit basis is established and warned against hurried action. Miss Emma Nicolai, long in La Crosse, has returned home to Mormon Coulee.
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Scripps-McRae Dispatch
New York
Harriman
San Francisco
Emma Nicolai
la Crosse
Mormon Coulee
Urge Daily Pay for Laborers in San Francisco
May 10 in San Francisco reports a plan to provide rations free every other day starting next week. Employers are urged to pay laborers daily to buy food rather than seek charity, with notes suggested as a medium of exchange if money is unavailable.
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Scripps-McRae Dispatch
San Francisco
Explosion at Dupont mill kills man and injures
In Wilmington Delaware a blast at the Dupont Powder company mill left one man dead and another seriously injured. Fire crews responded to the scene and authorities opened an investigation into the cause of the explosion.
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Scripps-McRae
Willmington
Del
Dupont Powder Company
Back to the Mines in Wilkes Barre
Seventy percent of the miners answered when mines resumed operations in Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania. There was no discrimination and old employees were rehired.
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Scripps-McRae
Wilkesbarre
Elijah Concert Review Highlights Vocal Mastery and Future Promise
The performance praised rich voice work and powerful closing, with a sympathetic Elijah interpretation. Williams of Minneapolis earned praise for Obediah, while Mrs. Albert Fisher Reuttel and Miss Mynn Stoddard were lauded as soprano and contralto. The Elijah event, tied to Philharmonic concerts in Minneapolis, promises La Crosse future access to top soloists and an upcoming orchestra.
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Ile
Elijah
Williams
Minneapolis
Obediah
Albert Fisher Reuttel
Mynn Stoddard
Handel
Mes
Siah
Gounod
Faust
Philharmonic Club
la Crosse
America
Fishing Season Opens May 25 in Mississippi Waters
The regular fishing season in Mississippi and its tributaries did not open today. Under the game law passed by the last legislature the season for pike bass muskellunge catfish and sturgeon opens May 25. Pickerel can be caught at any time during the year.
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Mississippi
Strike Affects 300000 Metal Workers in Germany
Berlin May 10 Three hundred thousand workers in Germany's metal industries will be affected as a strike begins Friday. The action involves workers across plants and allied trades, signaling broad disruption in manufacturing and related sectors.
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Scripps-McRae
Berlin
Germany
First Free Ticket Reported at Park Bridge Walk
W Fagen was the first man to cross the bridge on a free pass this year and went over shortly after seven this morning to walk the park. The steamer Clyde went upriver late yesterday afternoon.
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W. Fagen
Clyde
Weather Update Warm and Mild Tonight and Friday
Fair and warmer tonight and Friday with temperatures from the 40s to the mid 50s. Winds light to brisk as the river falls steadily with the stage of water at 8.2.
Gilfillan Sells West Salem Property to Helen Johnson
J. H. Gilfillan sold a village of West Salem property to Helen Johnson for 400 dollars. The transaction records indicate transfer of ownership to Johnson under the stated amount in the latest property deed filed locally.
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J. H. Gilfillan
Helen Johnson
West Salem
Charles Marston Weds Miss Gladys Lovett in Chicago
An announcement states Charles T. Marston of this city married Miss Gladys Lovett of Chicago on May 4 in Chicago. The groom, a son of Mrs. FEEF Marston, has worked on the stage for several years and they plan to live in Chicago.
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Chas. T. Marston
Gladys Lovett
Chicago
Feef, Marston
May Basket Festival Planned by Epworth League
The Epworth League of the German Methodist church schedules a May basket festival for Tuesday May 15. It is planned on an elaborate scale and expected to be a very pleasing event.
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Epworth League of the
German Methodist Church
Diner Fire on Burlington Train Delays Services
A southbound Burlington passenger train was delayed for hours after an engine breakdown a few miles north. A diner on board caught fire, prompting the train crew to work together to extinguish the flames.
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Burlington
Grand Duke Named Honorary President of Empire Council
Special Tribune Dispatch reports in St Petersburg on May 16 that Grand Duke Michael Nicholavitch has been named honorary president of the council of empire by the czar and Count Lolsky, with Witte not included.
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Special Tribune
ST. Petersburg
Grand Duke
Michael Nicholavitch
Council of Empire
Sezar
Count Lolsky
Witte
Thrift Creed Hints at Simpler Consumer Ethic
A fragment notes that the phrase Buy things that are advertised reflects a broader thrift creed. The line contrasts consumer impulse with frugal values and hints at a cultural stance on spending and ads.
Michael Brzezinski Dies After Heart Condition
Michael Brzezinski of 828 Winnebago street died last night at 12:30 due to heart disease. He is survived by two sons John of Minneapolis and Joseph of La Crosse, and a daughter Mrs John Chapieusky of Bangor. Funeral services are Saturday at 8:30 from his residence and 9 at Holy Cross church with Rev John Schroker officiating.
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Michael Brzezinski
Winnebago Street
John
Minneapolis
Joseph
la Crosse
John Chapieusky
Bangor
Holy Crosse Church
John Schroker
Fessler & Dahl
Peabody Subpoenaed to Testify Before Grand Jury
New York May 10 Jerome subpoenaed President Peabody of the Mutual Life to appear before the special grand jury. It is understood Peabody will be a willing witness.
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Scripps-McRae Dispatch
New York
Jerome
Peabody
The
Mutual Life
Soft goal operators want conference with miners
Chicago May meeting aims to ease tensions as bituminous operators accept a joint conference with miners to discuss conditions and safety.
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Scripps-McRae Dispatch
Chicago
Strikes Anticipated May 15 Amid Labor Tensions
Reports from union circles warn of a major labor crisis on May 15 as several local unions near expiration of contracts with employers. Unions allegedly plan demands for shorter hours or higher pay, which bosses claim they cannot grant. No definite plan has been announced, but the date is seen as the critical deadline.
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John Paul
Thees
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Sysiem
Tri-State Convention of Theatrical Agents
Uth
P. B. Haber
Fond Dy Las
W. J. Power
Hibbing, Minn
Lagrosse County
Bankers
Welecome
H. P. Proctor
Viroqua
G. D. Bartlett
Stanley
A. W. Barney
Spar
G. W. Dudley
EGLAT
Egid Hackner
Russia
National Assembly
Frisco
Charles Marston
Grand Jury OF Insurance
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