Street Car Men Threaten Strike Over Superintendent Rules
Street car employees in La Crosse threaten a strike amid disputes with Superintendent George Shaw over rules and “spotted” conduct. They seek union parity, open shop limits, and removal of policies they view as humiliating while Edwards plans a meeting to resolve the dispute.
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George Shaw
la Crosse City Street Railway Company
Shaw
Actio
National Trades and Labor Council
ExWives May Claim Alimony At Any Time
Chicago judges rule that after divorce a former wife can demand alimony regardless of time elapsed. Judge Marlin’s decision says duty to support survives unless death of a party occurs, remarriage of the wife happens, or she accepts a settlement in lieu of alimony at divorce.
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Chicago
Marlin
Direct nominations bill killed in House vote
Soston Massachusetts May 11 The direct nominations bill was defeated in the house by a 90 to 77 vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soston
Mass
Renounced Austrian Throne for Love Aims Never to Return
Johann Salvator claiming to be the lost Archduke John Orth, heir to the House of Hapsburg, broke with his title to wed Ludmill a Stubel. Now working as a machinist in Payneville Ohio, he says he would rather work than return to Austria.
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Paynesville
Johann Salvator
Coe Company
John Orth
Archduke
Austria
House of Haps-burg
Europe
Francis Joseph of
Leopold II
Tuscany
Salvator
Otto Graf
Chicago
Graf
Washington
Ludémilla Stubel
London
Montevideo
Orth
Western Hemisphere
St. Pierre
Mount Peirce
West Indies
United States
Paris
America
Francis Joseph
Mills
Funeral for Rev W D Thomas Tomorrow
The funeral of Rev. W. D. Thomas who died on the train near Camp Douglas yesterday afternoon will be held tomorrow at Dr Rowles residence. State Secretary W W Perry of the Masonic lodge will preside. The body will be moved by the lodge to the First Presbyterian church for services at 2 30 conducted by Rev D C Jones, then to the cemetery for final rites by Secretary Perry.
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W. D. Thomas
Camp Douglas
Rowles
W. W. Perry
Masonic Lodge
Dr. Bowles
First Presbyterian Church
D. C. Jones
Perry
Mrs Anna Harden Dies After Illness Involving Complications
Mrs Anna Harden of 1717 Loomis Street died at 10 30 this morning from a complication She leaves two daughters and a son The daughters are Miss Mary and Mrs T J McGarren The funeral is set for 9 o clock Thursday morning at St James church
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Anna Harden
Loomis Stret
Mary
T. J. McGarren
St. James’ Church
Seek Woman's Assassin in Lake Charles Killing
Officers search for the assassin who shot and killed Mrs. W. W. Vincent wife of a wealthy planter on her porch yesterday. The community is greatly excited by the shooting.
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Lake Charles
W. W. Vincent
Hains Convicted of Manslaughter in Yacht Club Death
Captain Peter C. Hains Jr. was found guilty of first degree manslaughter for the killing of William E. Annis on the Bayside Yacht Club float. The jury reached its verdict at 4:05 p.m. after three weeks of trial and heated closing arguments centering on insanity and the defense’s act of God claim.
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Army
Wm. E. Annis
Flushing
L. IL
Peter C. Hains, Jr
Bayside Yacht Club
Peter C. Hains
Gregg
Garretson
McIntyre
Hains
Wrights Return but Not for Fetel Flight Milestones
The record of Wilbur Wright flights spans 1908 1909 with accolades from European monarchs and officials. Key feats include a 9 minute flight in September 1908 a 48 kilometer flight surpassing Farman and many extended ascents for prizes and royal audiences in Le Mans France and across Europe.
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le Mars
France
Wilbur Wright
Changes Made in Tariff Schedules
In Washington on May 11 the Senate reduced to a business tone as it reviewed amendments to the Payne tariff bill from the House. The panel accepted Senate changes to potash and saltpeter provisions, raised the rate on santonin, added a 35 percent duty for corrosive sublimate, and boosted toilet soap ad valorem duty to 50 percent. Sulphur duties were cut, crude sulfur remained free, and several lines were postponed or defeated including delays on cement and mica.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
Finance Committee
House
Aldrich
Flint
California
Beveridge
Bradley
Bacon
Wright brothers return to New York after European reception
Wilbur and Orville Wright, famed American aviators, arrive in New York aboard the Kron Prinzessin Cecilie with sister Catherine Wright. They express relief over an Italian lieutenant’s crash related to vertigo rather than machine fault and announce they will not engage in social duties, returning to Dayton to inspect work at their shops.
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New York
Wilbur
Orville Wright
Catherine Wright
Kron Prinzess
Cecilie
Holland Forbes
Aero Club of America
Dayton
Ohio
Howard Verdict Reversed in State Case
Madison reports the supreme court reversed the lower court in the state versus James Howard. Unclear guidance suggests the reversal may grant an acquittal or require a new trial.
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Madison
Supreme Court
James Howard
Howard
Four Killed in Powder Mill Explosion at Turck
Four workers died and twenty others were injured when the Laflin Rand Powder works press mill exploded at Turck in Cherokee county. The deceased were Robert McFarland Jos Stovall James Reod and Wm Morrow all of Columbus Kansas. The blast damaged windows miles away and the cause remains a mystery with a $30 000 loss reported.
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Pittsburg
Kan
Laflin-Rand
Turck
Cherokee County
Robert McFarland
Jos. Stovall
James Reod
Wm. Morrow
Columbus
Old Coon Valley Resident Dies at 73
Andrew Klomesten, longtime Coon Valley resident, died yesterday at Louis Larson’s home on Redfield Street. He was 73 and is survived by two brothers and three sisters. Funeral services set for Friday at 2:30 PM at the Norwegian Lutheran Church with Rev. Magelsen officiating. Interment in Oak Grove Cemetery handled by Fessler and Dahl.
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Andrew Klomesten
Coon Valley
Louis’ Larson
Redfield Street
Norwegian Lutheran Church
Rev
Magelssen
Oak Grove
Fessler
Dahl
Jury to Hear Final Arguments in Lovey Case
In circuit court final arguments are underway in the Ray Lovey theft case involving wearing apparel from M. & C. Newburg. The jury is expected to retire for deliberation this afternoon.
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Ray Lovey
Newburg
Ood
McNichols bill bans landlords from denying flats to families with children
Springfield Ill May 11 The measure passed 100 to 6 prohibiting landlords or agents from refusing to rent flats or apartments to families with children under 14 and mandating lease cancellations for such families be canceled.
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Springfield. Ill
McNichols
A Detroit murder arraignment delayed for Boyajian and wife
Dr. G. K. Boyajian who shot his nephew Horton Gastanian in police court remained seated as his attorney requested a one week delay for arraignment. The murder arraignment will occur the same day his wife faces a statutory charge filed by him before the shooting, marking their first public reunion since the incident.
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Detroit
Mich
G. K. Boyajian
Horton Gastanian
Boyle Tells Tale of a Conspiracy Story of a Crime
Boyle recounts a conspiracy tale tied to a crime that occurred fourteen years ago. He details alleged plots and involved parties, framing the event as a long-running mystery.
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Boyle
Boyle's Jail Confession Prompts Widely Debated Allegations
In Sharon Pennsylvania the consensus says James Boyle's jail interview alleging a well known resident's complicity is unfounded. Boyle and his wife jailed overnight as whispers of ransom and an immunity pledge circulate, while Forker and Whitla deny Boyle's charges amid official disbelief.
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Sharon
James Boyle
Mercer
Boyle
Jimmy Boyle
Harry Forker
Willie’’ Whitla
Forker
Youngstown
Whitla
J. P. Whitla
Cleveland
Whitila
Bangor Supervisor Chairman of Board
Bangor selects its new board chairman as the supervisor body convenes for the morning sessions to set the agenda and address municipal matters.
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R. W. Davis
Bangor
New la Crosse County
New County Court House
Politician Bell and editor Pennycock clash in Vallejo street fight
In Vallejo California Theo dore Bell former congressman and governor candidate and W D Pennycock editor of the Evening Chronicle fought in the street after Bell confronted Pennycock over editorials. The exchange ended with a right hook and bystanders separating them.
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Vallejo
Cal
Theodore A. Bell
California
Denver
W. D. Pennycock
Evening Chronicle
Bell
Order of Eagles
Chronicle
Beil
Napa
Pennycock
Stout license bill is slain in Wisconsin Senate
Madison May 11 The Wisconsin senate today killed the Stout bill proposing adoption of the Gothenburg system for disposing of saloon licenses. The action ends the measure in the chamber with no further movement expected.
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STOUT
Madison, Wis
Senate
Night Riders in the Jury's Hands
In Waverly Tennessee on May 11 the night riders cases concluded their arguments at noon. The crowded courtroom held many women as Judge Cook gave the charge to the jury before they retired to consider a verdict.
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Waverly
Tenn
Cook
Weather and river forecast for Wisconsin Minnesota
Cooler in La Crosse at 38 degrees and 62 degrees warmest today with a 4 mile wind. Showers expected tonight and Wednesday across Wisconsin Minnesota and Illinois with a warmer trend tonight. River forecast shows a slight rise and stage of water remains to be determined.
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la Crosse
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Ilona
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National Council
Supt
Kill Direct
Prince
Leopold TI
House of Hapsburg
Paynesville, Ohio
DR. Thomas
Peter Hains
Wrights
FETEL
Wright Brothers
Farman
von M. Lazare
Sarthe Aero Club
de la Haunteus
Catherine
Comte
Comtesse de Lambert
Spain
England
Italy
French Aero Club
British Aero Club
Tinues
P. M
Court House
Y. S. Keppel
A. N. Moore
W. F. Baker
O. H. Hulberg
Mr. Davis
Committee On Rules
Kindley
Ceed Val S. Keppel
FIGHT
St. Paul
Reeds Landing
Prairie du Chien
Dubuque
le Claire Ee
Davenport
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