Caucus Tonight Expected to End Senatorial Duel
Madison May 16 The Wisconsin legislature stalled in a joint session as Hatten Stephenson and Esch factions battle for the senatorial nomination. After daylong maneuvering Esch released his men to Hatten, boosting his vote tally though Nelson and Goldworthy were absent. Two Democrats backed Hatten while others shifted, with expectations a caucus would decide tonight.
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Madison
Wis
Hatten-Stephenson
Nelson
Goldworthy
Hatten
Connor
Hudnall
McGregor
Stephenson
Bird
Rummel
Thomson
Peck
Esch
William H. Hatten
Goldsworthy
Hatten-Esch
Capitol
Morris
Eschator
la Crosse
Noble
J. F. Baker
Schauer
Senator Hudnall
Thompson
Douglas
Davies
S. A. Cook
David S. Rose
Lenroot
Assemblyman
Ingram
Nicholas Schmidt
Anti-Trust and Related Bills Move Through Assembly
The assembly passed the anti-treating bill by Dr. Miller of La Crosse setting allowed campaign expenditures by vote totals and approving related measures. The senate backed the Thayer bill to drive saloons from residence districts, while the house sent to engrossment a 225000 appropriation for the Alaska Yukon exposition exhibit.
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Madison
Wis
Assembly
Miller
la Crosse
Commissioner of Labor and Statistics
O'Neill
Lockney
Senate
Elver bill to sterilize for idiocy faces stormy path
Debate over the Elver bill to sterilize the mentally deficient consumed over two hours. The sponsor claims the Chippawa Falls home can hold 700 of 1,300 awaiting admission and warns that within ten years there may be 4,000 imbeciles in the state.
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Madison
Wis
Norwegian Independence Day Observed In La Crosse
Thousands of Scandinavians in La Crosse celebrate May 17 with the Normanna Sangerkor leading main events on the South side. A joint celebration with Norden society occurs at Jay and Fourth streets hall. The program includes music, banquets, a ball from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. and novelty races between dance numbers.
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la Crosse
Normanna Sangerkor
Norden Society
Normanna Society
Normanna Sangerker
Jay and
Fourth Streets
Kreutz
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Elsker
America
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Normanna Sangerkor Soule Snc
Coke Oko
Mrs Jos Emery Pioneer 79 Dies After Lingering Illness
Mrs Josephus Emery aged 79, a long time La Crosse County resident and widow of Josephus Emery, died yesterday afternoon at La Crosse hospital after a lingering illness. Survived by daughter Mrs Harry Fertig of Minneapolis and son Frank Emery of Philadelphia. funeral tomorrow at 2 30 from Charles Emery residence Ninth and Cass streets.
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la Crosse County
la Crosse Hospital
Emery
David Law
Law & Emery
Harry Fertig
Minneapolis
Frank Emery
Philadelphia
Lowell
Mass
Charles Emery
Ninth
Cass Streets
Daughters
Resignation Over Expulsion Threat After Corey Gilman Wedding
Brooklyn pastor Rev. John L. Clark resigns from Bushwick Avenue Congregational Church to avoid possible expulsion following controversy over the Corey Gilman wedding. Also reported, Captain Charles Higbee, river pilot and La Crosse resident, died in Kenora Canada of heart disease at 59, survived by a widow six children and a sister. funeral at 1232 Madison Street.
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New York
Corey- Gilman
John L. Clark
Bushwick Avenue Congregational Church
Brooklyn
Boynton
Clark
la Crosse
Kenora
Canada
Charles Higbee
Higbee
Mississippi
Sherburne
Fred
Austin
Minn
Harry
Mae
Louise
Margaret
George W. Leigh
Minneapolis
Yeomen Initiate Fifteen Members at Woodman Hall
Fifteen new members were initiated into lodge No. 351 Yeomen of America at Woodman hall last evening with State Secretary Walker assisting. Several high officers did not arrive. An entertainment program followed the initiation and refreshments were served.
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Yeomen of America
Woodman Hall
Walker
Oither
North Side
Delays Persist in Haywood Trial as Witnesses Wane
Boise May 16 The Haywood case resumes as court delays push taking of evidence to next week. State plans to call fewer witnesses than listed, while secret interviews aim to learn witnesses' stories beforehand. Orchard’s condition remains disputed though officials report he is alert and ready to testify if needed.
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Llaywood
Orchard
Wilson
Borah
Rudge
Fe Speen
Sketch of Hatten's Career in New London Politics
William H. Hatten of New London, about 50, wealthy lumberman, collaborates with political lieutenant William H. Dick. He served in the state senate representing the 12th district, sought Congress, backed ad valorem reform, chaired the railroad rate bill committee, and supported the current election law. He funds Ripon College and advocated university appropriations.
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William H. Hatten
New London
New York State
William H. Dick
State Senate
Congress
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Minor
American Economic Association
Ripon’ E College
The
State University
Lawsuit Seeks Damages Over Motor at La Crosse Rug Plant
Case Burton and Holbek versus Enos Johnson argued in circuit court. The dispute centers on a motor installation at La Crosse Rug Company with the Rug firm claiming defect caused shutdowns and delays. Electricians defend the motor’s condition and blame faulty connections. The counter suit is brought by Holbek and Burton.
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Enos Johnson
la Crosse Rug Company
Rug Company
Becaus
Holbek and Burton
Harriman Practices Disclosures May Speed ICC Action
May 16 report says disclosures of Harriman practices and recommendations by Government Agents Kelog and Severance may hasten action by the Interstate Commerce Commission in the suit to compel Hartman to answer questions he refused during the inquiry. Papers will be sent to the attorney general to pursue appropriate action.
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Washington, D. C
Harriman
Kelog
Severance
Interstate Commerce Commission
Hartman
Falls From Loft Cause Serious Injuries
Al Fred Carlson, son of Carl Carlson of Money Creek, fell through a loft scuttle into the basement. He was found unconscious by his sister after several hours. A physician revived him. doctors say injuries are serious but recovery expected.
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Alfred Carlson
Carl Carlson
Money Creek
Wheat Jumps in Chicago After Mixed Opening
In Chicago prices surged at the open after a day of retreat as buyers and bulls pushed wheat up five to six cents. The July contract opened at 93 3/4 and closed at 98 1/8, while September traded at 100 1/4 and finished at 99 3/4 cents.
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Chicago
Man seeks sideboard installation ends in prohibition argument
A man planning to install a sideboard in his home argues for prohibition as a point of contention. The exchange centers on household changes and the social stance on alcohol.
Illinois Local Option Bill Approved
Springfield May 16 The governor signed the local option bill granting voters in cities towns and townships except Chicago the right to vote on permitting or forbidding saloons locally.
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Springfield
Chicago
Roosevelts Plan Pine Knot Rest Trip
President and Mrs. Roosevelt will travel to Pine Knot tomorrow for a four or five day respite. The stay aims to provide a period of recuperation amid ongoing duties.
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Washington, D. C
Legislature adjourns after passing fare bill and rail commission
Harrisburg May 16. The legislature adjourned after approving a 2 cent fare bill and creating a railroad commission to regulate railway operations.
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Harrisburg
Rasmussen PleaseS audience at YMCA after long absence
Former La Crosse lumberjack turned opera singer Rasmus Rasmussen appeared at the YMCA auditorium before a fair sized crowd of countrymen. He delivered a varied program with strong dramatic work including a notable Bishop imitation from Ibsen's Ghosts.
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Rasmus Rasmussen
la Crosse
Louisa Withee
Rasmussen
Ibsen
A Man Recounts A Notable Cussing Exchange
A speaker recalls a moment when he delivered a notably strong curse to another man. The anecdote highlights the intensity of the exchange and its lingering impression.
Kuroki and Party Arrive at West Point on Private Yacht
General Kuroki and his party arrived at West Point today aboard the private yacht Privateer at 10 o clock. They were escorted by General Wood, retired, U S A, and accompanied by three Argentine army officers.
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West Point
N. Y
Kuroki
Twelve men indicted in land frauds by federal grand jury
The federal grand jury in Denver has returned indictments against twelve men accused of land frauds and ordered their immediate arrests. Names are to be withheld until apprehension.
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Denver
Colo
Federal Grand Jury
Sketch of Stephenson Isaac Stephenson
Isaac Stephenson was born in New Brunswick on June 18 1829 and would be 78 that birthday. He moved to Wisconsin in 1841, worked as a sailor then a lumberman, served in the Wisconsin legislature 1866 to 1868, and in Congress from 1883 to 1889. He became a major Wisconsin political financier and influence peddler in state Republican politics.
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Stephenson Isaac Stephenson
New Brunswick
Wisconsin
Congress
Woman commits self to end life in Elkhart Lake
May 16 in Elkhart Lake Wisconsin Mrs. Fred Latherhand mother of five arose from bed and killed herself while family slept her husband recovered the body in a lake incident reported from Sheboygan Wisconsin authorities.
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Sheboygan, Wis
Fred Lachterhand
Elkhart Lake
Remains Till Bodies Found In Wind Storm Tragedy
Mrs. Charles M. Merrritt of Elroy, aunt of William Van Camp, is in the city and will stay until the drowned body is recovered after Sunday's wind storm.
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Charles M. Merrritt
Elroy
William van Camp
Conger III News of Pekin Mission Recovery Hopes
Conger former minister to China passed a good night in Pasadena after the army marched to Pekin, with hopes for his ultimate recovery.
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Conger
Pasadena
Cal
China
Pekin
Bretherton Shoots Self at Philadelphia Station
Frank A. Bretherton a packing-house salesman from Des Moines Iowa shot himself in a Philadelphia railroad station and died while being taken to a hospital.
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Philadelphia
Frank A. Bretherton
Des Moines
Fresh Push Planned to Reach Building Fund Goal
The YMCA committees aim to raise 7000 to boost the building fund to 100000 with help from three days of canvassing Friday through Monday. Subscriptions may be increased, with youths asked to lift from 360 to 500 while business men and executives cover rest. Letters sent to city residents may add about 3000 by Monday.
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Business Men’s
Association
Suiter Wins His Suit In Circuit Court
Dr F C Suiter was awarded 200 by the jury in a suit against Fremont Darling for treatment of Frank Wagner an employee of the defendant. Wagner was injured by a Burlington train and Darling directed the plaintiff to care for him. The jury returned a verdict for Dr Suiter. A settlement was reached in A F Reitzel vs C W Noble awarding 25 for damages in an auto collision. Judgment entered against the plaintiff in William Zanter vs William Zimmerman.
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F. C. Suiter
Fremont Darling
Justice Court
William Zanter
William Zimmerman
Japanese Visitors Tour New York With Army and Navy Escort
Seven hundred Japanese sailors from visiting warships landed in New York guided by Maine crewmen. They lunched with the Twenty second Regiment, toured the Bowery, and visited the Hippodrome. Officers socialized at Coney Island with American hosts.
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New York
Japan
Maine
Bowery
Twenty-Second Regiment
Hippodrome
Coney Island
Will Arrest Bird Slayers Targeting Song Birds
Humane Officer Berry vows action against boys who kill song birds. A canvass of schools is underway with Humane Society officers and teachers' cooperation. Police will also pursue arrests soon according to Mr. Berry.
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Berry
The
Humane Society
Gorman Sentenced to Forty Days in County Jail
Thomas Gorman, freed from jail Tuesday morning, stole an overcoat from A. F. Reitzel’s car and pleaded guilty. Judge Brindley sentenced him to forty days in the county jail this morning.
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Thomas Gorman
A. F. Reitzel
Brindley
Gorman
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