Victoria bears heir to the Spanish throne
Madrid announces the birth of a prince at 12 45 PM with cannon salutes and street rejoicing as King Alfonso XIII presents his son to the prime minister. The heir is named Alfonso and christening plans are noted while U S officials confirm the news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Spain
Gibraltar
Victoria
Alphonso
Council of Ministers
Collier
United States
Washington, D. C
Scripps-McRae Press Association
Chokes on Piece of Cake Ends Life of Local Girl
The three year old daughter of Dr and Mrs D J Griswold of Galesburg Illinois died in a peculiarly tragic accident. Grace Ballard formerly of this city was the mother. The child choked while taking a piece of cake at the supper table and died before help could reach her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Crosse
D. J. Griswold
Galesburg
Ill
Griswold
Grace Ballard
Local High School Field Meet Sets Madison-bound Winners
Tomorrow at the fairground track the senior freshmen and junior sophomores will compete to select La Crosse’s representatives for the interscholastic field meet at Madison this spring. Events include 220 yard low hurdles 100 yard dash 12 pound shot put high jump 440 yard run discus throw 220 yard dash high hurdles broad jump hammer throw half mile run and pole vault with listed entries for both classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Crosse
Madison
Fair Ground
Senioy
A.C. Werner
Merle Savage
A. J. Larsen
Joseph Bjornstad
James Lightbody
Herman Larsen
A. C. Werner
John Dahlgren
Walter Mueller
Martin Haley
Joseph Fowler
Walter Shirley
J. Larsen
Merley Savage
Arthur Dahlgren
Fitch Shaw
Wallace Tourtellotte
Homer Davis
Charles Bradish
Pete Gordon
Henry Freehoff
Brosius Resigns From Milwaukee Turnverein Post
Word reached La Crosse that George Brosius resigns as head of the Milwaukee Turnverein after thirty years and previously led the Wisconsin state Turnerbund. A notable German athletic director, he directed the NorthWestern Turnerfest here years ago and remains linked to Milwaukee German circles. The resignation takes effect in August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Crosse
Milwaukee
George Brosius
Milwaukee Turnverein
Wisconsin State Turnerbund
Brosius
Northwestern
West
National Guard Reorganization Bill Passed
Springfield report states the house approved a bill to reorganize the National Guards and create a division to be commanded by the major general.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
National Guards
Stage Coach in Quest of Jurors for Haywood Trial
Boise Idaho May 10 Deputies ride by stage coach to summon 100 extra veniremen for the Haywood trial as jurors. The court reconvenes Monday afternoon and measures are taken to avoid influence from political speeches. The panel exhausted after first day with no jurors chosen. Prosecution questions talesmen on kidnap origin and potential influence. Defense probes political affiliations and views on Roosevelt Taft Gooding remarks. All examined deny weight from such statements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boise
Idaho
Colorado
Talesmen
Roosevelt
Taft
Gooding
William B Ridgely Comptroller of Currency
William B Ridgely born July 19 1858 at Springfield Illinois. He studied at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and graduated in 1879. He built a banking and manufacturing career, later becoming Comptroller of the Currency on October 1 1901. his home is Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barrett Ridgely
United States Currency
Springfield
Ridgely
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
United States
Chicago
Sager Fages Charged with Bigamy in Court Case
Dominic Jehlen, a pioneer, dies as legal proceedings unfold over bigamy accusations involving his wives. Court appearance centers on the charges and notable regional impact.
Baraboo jury to hear bigamy case against Sager
Charles R. Sager, a Madison barber and former Baraboo resident, faces a bigamy jury trial after admitting two wives while also living with them. He told his first wife he loved the second and claimed an agreed separation would bind as a divorce. Also noted is the death of Domonic Jehlen, a pioneer La Crosse butcher and retiree, aged 86.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wis
Charles R. Sager
Baraboo
Bessie Knudson
Black River Falls
Sager
Margaret Mulholland
Executive Mansion
J. R. Mulholland
Wonewoc
Miss Mulholland
Koshkonong
Roosevelt Attacks Cannon In Taft Harmony Plan
A circulated report claims Roosevelt aims to sidetrack Speaker Cannon and elect Burton of Ohio as speaker to advance Taft harmony in Ohio. It alleges Roosevelt supports the plan though no solid foundation listed, citing supposed administration alignment with Cannon’s stance.
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Roosevelt
Illinois
Taft
Washington, D. C
Taft Harmony
Ohio
Joe
Cannon
Burton
Speaker Cannon
Clever Move in Politics Cincinnati Leader May Hold Foraker Senate
Cleveland May 10 Boss Cox declares for Taft shocking Ohio Taft faction expected a divided delegation after a winter spring fight. The move could alter Senate control and keep Foraker in the balance.
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Cincinnati
Foraker
Senate
Cleveland
Boss Cox
Taft
Ohio
Youth who sows his word oats tends to raise Cain
A compact proverb notes that a youth who speaks carelessly or makes rash promises invites trouble. The saying warns against reckless language and its consequences, reflecting a common moral lesson on speech and behavior.
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Cain
Madison Snow Storm Rages With Cold Wind
A large snow storm swept Madison Wisconsin on May 10 bringing biting cold wind and heavy snowfall affecting travel and daily activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wis
Blizzard Hits La Crosse Morning Hours
A small blizzard occurred in La Crosse between 5 and 6 this morning with snow falling in sheets. It disappeared at sunrise and little was visible by 7 a m.
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la Crosse
Winslow Warren Leader of Cincinnati Society Born in 1838
Winslow Warren of Dedham Massachusetts, then president general of the Society of the Cincinnati, was born March 20 1838 in Plymouth Massachusetts. A Harvard graduate, he became a lawyer admitted to the bar in 1860 and served as United States commissioner from 1861. He married Mary Lincoln Tinkham on January 3 1867 and later held the post of collector of the port of Boston from 1894 to 1898. He advised corporations and served as a trustee under Boston courts supervision, with high regard for his legal talents.
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Winslow Warren
Society of the Cincinnati
Plymouth
Mass
Harvard University
Mary Lincoln Tinkham
Boston
United States
Dedham
Boston Courts
La Follette Working Quietly for Presidential Momentum
In Washington reporters note Robert M. La Follette avoids public booms while quietly building strength. He governs Wisconsin support, tours the West, and worries conservatives who fear his potential to secure delegates at the Democratic convention next year.
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J. C. Welliver
Washington, D. C
Washington
Robert M. la Follette
Wisconsin
la Follette
Cannon
Fairbanks
Knox
Foraker
Ohio
Mississippi
Arbor Day Observed At Local High School Planting
Arbor day was observed at the high school with an auditorium program led by Miss Grace Hayman and talks by Irving Tutcour, William Owen, and Gus Schultz on forestry topics. Miss Hazel Josten played a violin solo. The senior class led the march and planted the tree on the east side of the building.
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Grace Hayman
Irving Tutcour
William Owen
Gus Schultz
Hazel Josten
Severson Cleared in Domestic Crime Verdict
Circuit court jury found Thor J. Severson not guilty in a domestic case against Ida Helme. Verdict delivered at 2 30 this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thor J. Severson
Ida Helme
Wisconsin Senate Race Seeps Toward Three Candidates
Esch leads in caucus with 19 votes while Stephenson holds 32 and McGregor gains as a possible dark horse. Lenroot and Baensch backers shift sides, and Hatten and Esch rally to block McGregor while Sanborn’s path remains remote.
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Madison
Wis
United States
Esch
Hallen
Stephenson
McGregor
Bird
Rummell
Sanborn
Martin
Johnson
Hazelwood
Baensch
EB. F. Mains
Estabrook
Thompson
Larely
Ekern
Hatten
la Foliette
Steph'n
Ol Vu
Frear
Stout
Becker
Brumber
J. W. Quarles
Fle
Indiana Church Conference Divided Over Union Plans
TERRE HAUTE May 10 The Indiana Association of Congregational churches debated uniting with United Brethren and Methodist Protestant groups as outlined by the Chicago conference. Congregational response varies with Terra Haute Fort Wayne Anderson Elkhart opposing while Indianapolis Michigan City Angola and Fairmont tended to support.
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Indiana
Terre Haute
Ind
Indiana Association of Congregational Churches
United Brethren and Methodist Protestant Churches
Trichurch Conference
Chicago
National Council of Congregationalists
Cleveland
Terra Haute
Fort Wayne
Anderson and Elkhart
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King
Milwaukeean
Turnverein
Association
George W. Burton
LA Crosse, Wis
Young Men's Christian Association
MR. Lenroot
Haywood
Veniremen
William B. Ridgely
Domonic Jehlen
Pioneer
Nathan Myrick
Hind
South Thirteenth Street
Mr. Jehlen
Strasburg
Germany
America
Philadelphia
Onalaska
South Third Street
Domonie Jr
Jehlen
Bertha Lautz
Louis Jehlen
Domenie Jehlen, Jr
Bertha Holtz
Joseph Steinkemp
Cleveland, O
Louis Schneider
Salem
South Dakota
C. H. Horner
Lenard A. Jehlen
Minneapolis
Dark Horse
Strong Presidential Timber
Duncan iV
Gregor
Platteville
Duncan McGregor
Normal School
Hudnall
Isaac Stephenson
Roycraft
Chippewa Falls
Lenroot
Grassie
O. W. Johnson
Racine
Julius Roehr
George Brumder
Harrass
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