Senate defeats key rail rate amendments in bill showdown
The May 11 dispatch reports Bailey's amendment to bar preliminary injunctions against Interstate Commerce Commission orders failed. Allison amendments pass removing fairly remunerative rates and setting a two year effective period to replace thirty days. La Follette's prison term increase fails, leaving violators jailed only a day.
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Washington
B Bailey
Interstate Commerce Commission
Allison
Commission
Senate
la Follette
Sree Sporting Extra Innings in La Crosse Oshkosh
Fragmentary note mentions sporting extra innings in La Crosse and Oshkosh with unclear teams or outcomes. No names, dates, or scores readable.
Tf Batteries La Crosse and Oshkosh Firms Named
A brief item lists firms including La Crosse Davidson and George Killian Oshkosh Torueh and Dolan along with Tf Batteries, indicating a regional business roundup.
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la Crosse
Davidson
George
Killian
Oshkosh
Torueh
Dolan
Paper Trust Will Reorganize to Evade Law
May 11 report from St Paul notes three Minnesota directors of the General Paper company fined in federal court for refusing to answer questions in a suit to declare the company a trust. The paper trust will reorganize to avoid German anti trust conflicts. fines upheld by the federal supreme court. Twenty one mills in the Midwest were co defendants.
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Scripps-McRae Dispatch
St., Paul
Minnesota
Paper Trust
General Paper Company
Federal Supreme Court
Middle West
Business houses re established in Frisco burnt district
In San Francisco on May 11, three hundred fifty concerns have re established in temporary structures within the burnt district as City authorities push reconstruction.
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Scripps-McRae Dispatch
SAN _ FRANCISCO
Fatal trolley rash special dispatch
Three firemen died and several others were injured in a Norfolk and Western wreck near Lynchburg Virginia this morning as emergency crews responded to the collision and fire.
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Special Tribune Dispatch
Lynchburg
Norfolk and Western
Suspect Claims Acting Career in Springfield Case
In Springfield Alabama on May 11 a Muentner suspect says he is a circus performer and has wired Chicago for identification. He gives the name W. E. Carr.
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Scripps-McRae Dispatch
Springfield
Muentner
Chicago
W.*e. Carr
Wealthiest Woman Bertha Krupp Engaged in Berlin
Bertha Krupp heiress to the iron master fortune is engaged in Berlin. The fiancé is unnamed but suspected to be either a royal prince or a poor physician. The news notes her position as the richest woman in the world and hints at a dramatic marriage to come.
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Berlin
Bertha Krupp
Seed Dealers Protest Policy on Seed Distribution
Seed dealers from major cities testified at a Washington hearing before Secretary Wason. They urged limiting distribution to seed varieties only and avoiding general common garden seed distribution.
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Scripps-Mc Rag Dispatch
Washington
Wason
Burglary Hits Wisconsin Towns As Safe Is Blown
Roberts Wisconsin May 11 The post office safe was blown with nitro glycerine and 24 dollars stolen last night Milwaukee May 11 Burglars blew the safe of C J Johnsons store at Paskin Lake and fled with about a thousand dollars as a posse gave chase
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Special Tribune Dispatch
Roberts
Wis
Milwaukee
C. J. Johnson
Paskin Lake
Chattanooga rail crash fatal for two on May 11
A Chattanooga Southern passenger train collided with a trolley near Chattanooga. Two men were killed and seven people were injured in the wreck.
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Scripps-McRae
Chattanooga
Chattanooga Southern
McConnell Declines Run for Attorney General
J E McConnell of this city declined to enter the race for attorney general on the republican ticket despite strong local and state support. He cited the sacrifice to private practice, increasing duties, and a $3000 salary, as well as the need to reside in Madison, making the campaign and duties impractical.
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J. E. McConnell
McConnell
la Follette
Sturdevant
Madison
Rockefeller Institute Opens With Three Million Dollar Endowment
In New York City the Rockefeller Institute for medical research, funded by a $3,000,000 endowment, was opened in a ceremonial ceremony. The event marks a major milestone for medical science and philanthropy.
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Rockefellers
Institute OF Medical Research
New York
Maa
Rockefeller Institute For Medical Research
Case Against Sin Clair Adjourned Indefinitely
Vic Sinclair case for failure to pay a note was adjourned indefinitely in county court by Acting County Judge C. L. Baldwin. Hearings will not proceed until attorneys agree on a new date.
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Vic Sinclair
C. L. Baldwin
Milwaukee Road Business Rushes On
Rail trade in Milwaukee area accelerates as freight and passenger movements surge along the Milwaukee road. Local shippers report strong demand, with increased carloads and timetable adjustments to accommodate growing traffic.
Secrets of Standard 60 in oil hearing surface
In Chicago on May 11 M Maxon disclosed fifteen hundred letters revealing Standard Oil company secrets. Standard Oil attempted to purchase them. Maxon said he notified the subpoena. President Davidson of the Frisco road promised contract lists and passes. Joseph Tucker of the Central Freight association faced a postponement. Huckill of Pennsylvania road testified Standard lubricating oil was bought exclusively by the road.
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Scripps-McRae Dispatch
Chicago
M. Maxon
Standard Oil Company
Standard
Garfield
Davidson
Frisco Road
Joseph Tucker
Central Freight Association
Western Passenger Rates Set for La Crosse Fair
Secretary Van Auken reports the Interstate Fair association secured very low round trip rates to La Crosse for fair week. One fare to La Crosse from points within 150 miles, including nearby Mankato and Wells, Minn., with a minimum 25 cent selling rate and excursion tickets valid Sept 24–29, return by Oct 1, 1906.
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van Auken
Interstate Fair Association
Western Passenger Association
la Crosse
Mankato
Wells
Minn
Peerless and Lansing Meet in Sunday League Park Tilt
Local fans show strong interest as Peerless hosts Lansing Sunday afternoon at League Park. Lansing brings Hastings, a top Iowa amateur pitcher, while Peerless nerves remain confident in solid team play to challenge the visitors.
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Lansing
League Park
Hastings
Iowa
Day hints at impeachment day in Syracuse dispatch
Chancellor Day replies to criticism calling the president's intrusion into the judiciary alarming and argues such actions verge on impeachment. He says it is anarchy and protests that the president has no right to attack a private commercial business by name.
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Scripps-McRae
Syracuse
Mrs Sophia Dittman Dies After Lingering Illness
Mrs Sophia Dittman longtime La Crosse resident and widow of August F Dittman died at age 78 after a lingering illness. Born in Germany she came to the United States in 1853 with her husband and lived in La Crosse ever since. Survived by three sons Fred August and Will all of La Crosse funeral arrangements to be announced later.
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Sophia Dittman
August F. Dittman
la Crosse
Germany
Dittman
Fred
August
Will
Timber Wolf Captured At Market Square
A near extinct gray timber wolf was brought to town by Fred Debel a Houston county horse trader. The wolf with savage instincts snapped at bystanders as three men and diplomacy finally muzzled it. The animal was reportedly sold to a local buyer.
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Fred Debel
Houston County
Mrs Agnes Schmitz Obituary Notice
Mrs Agnes Schmitz widow of Jacob Schmitz of 327 North Tenth street died this noon after a four weeks illness from a complication of diseases. Her husband, a well known city tailor with a shop on South Second street, died about two years ago. Deceased is survived by one daughter who lives at home.
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Agnes Schmitz
Jacob Schmitz
North Tenth Street
South Second Street
Ray Long Subpoenaed as Witness in Hayes Case
Ray Long has been subpoenaed to testify as a witness in the Hayes case. The action marks a formal step in the legal proceedings with no additional details provided about charges dates or locations.
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Ray Long
Hayes
Child Clings Between Freight Cars in Narrow Hill Crossing
Four year old George Kuster, son of the Wykoff school principal, rode hanging on a cross bar between two freight cars for eight miles at 40 mph from Wykoff to Fountain. He was uninjured when the train stopped near Fountain and was returned home safely, a miracle locals call a remarkable escape.
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Wykoff
Fountain
George Kuster
Southern Minnesota
Wykoff School
Badger Takes Fat Al Dose In N Y
Hijal mar Westerfelt 38 manager of the Green Bay Paper and Fibre Co. of Brockway Wis. died suddenly in a New York hotel barber chair. Morphine and other poisons found in his pocket. Autopsy planned. He had a large amount of money on his person.
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New York
Hijalmar Westerfelt
Green Bay Paper and Fibre Co
Brockway
Wis
Westerfelt
Quake Shakes Perturb Indiana Town Early Morning
Two earthquake shocks were felt in Pertstown Indiana at 1 am with buildings shaking and residents leaping from beds as tremors rattled the town.
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Pertsburg
Ind
Woolen Mills 10 Locates In La Crosse Move At Last
The Onalaska Woolen Manufacturing Co moves its plant to La Crosse to occupy the former Staats Regalia building at George and North streets North La Crosse. The move, secured by the board of trade with support from Secretary Reid, aims to expand employment from about 30 workers, with potential growth as business expands.
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Board of Trade
Rockford
Ills
Onalaska
Doctor Haugh sentenced to electrocution for family murders
UXORCIDE MUST DIE Dayton Ohio May 11 Dr Oliver C Haughs motion for a new trial was overruled and he was sentenced to be electrocuted August 29 He was convicted of murdering his parents and brother
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Scripps-McRae Dispatch
Dayton, O
Oliver C. Haugh
Hayes Sues Railroad Over Son Death in Sparta
James Hayes seeks 5000 dollars in circuit court for the death of his son Joseph Hayes a brakeman who died in January 1905 at Sparta while on duty. He claims gross negligence by railroad employees who failed to respond to signals. Represented by Winter Esch Morriss Hartwell. defense by Woodward Lees and Milwaukee Road chief counsel Wreinman.
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Joseph Hayes
Sparta
James Hayes
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railroad Company
Hayes
Winter & Esch
Morriss Hartwell
Woodward & Lees
Wre Iman
Milwaukee Road
Cago
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NEW Board
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