Wisconsin Faces Slow Progress in Major Reform Effort
Madison May 18 Wisconsin legislature after five months shows limited progress on reforms. Focus shifts to insurance and public utility regulation as committees report findings from a yearlong inquiry. Measures include improved pure food laws and anti tobacco rules for youths, plus railroad safety and taxation actions already enacted.
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Madison
Wis
Wisconsin
la Follette
Rate Commission
Dairy and Food Commission
Plot to Blow Up Jail Discovered in Chicago
A jail plot to blow the west wall and free about a thousand prisoners was foiled by the capture of inmates and nitro glycerine stored inside. Charles Hansen, a convicted murderer, confessed and implicated fellow lifer Luke Fitzpatrick. Hansen was sent to Joliet in irons.
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Chicago
Iil
Charles Hansen
Hansen
Luke Fitzpatrick
Joliet
Irons
Miss Russell Resigns as La Crosse Music Instructor
Barbara Russell longtime La Crosse public schools music instructor will resign and leave in September for Evanston Illinois to supervise city school music and assist at Northwestern University. Miss Hayman asks release to depart for Los Angeles Cal. Professor Zimmer extends contract for another year at the high school.
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Barbara Russell
la Crosse
Evanston
Ill
Northwestern University
Hayman
Los Angeles
Cal
Zimmer
Presbyterians debate relief fund at general assembly
In Columbus on May 18 Rev. A J Karr cited wage figures for workers and ministers to argue for a $4 million additional ministerial relief fund at the Presbyterian general assembly. He warned many clergy lack adequate salary support.
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Golumbus, CO
New York
A. J. Karr
Presbyterian General Assembly
Settle Auditorium Plans Tonight Meeting Called by Keller
Keller calls an extra meeting of the auditorium and armory committee and militia officers for tonight. The National Guard Col Holway and committee members are expected to attend to shape plans for presentation at the next city council session.
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Keller
Kellar
Col. Holway
National Guard
Jury selection resumes in Haywood trial in Boise
In Boise Idaho on May 18 the effort to secure a jury was resumed. The defense peremptorily challenged Isaac Bedell and the prosecution challenged Juror Budge as the pool of potential jurors was revisited.
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Boise
Idaho
Haywood
Isaac Bedell
Budge
Liveryman Fatally Shot in Arlington Heights Dispute
Washington May 18 Frank Meckabee a liveryman was fatally shot this morning by Gaston Phillips in the latter's Arlington Heights apartments. The dispute over money matters is reported as the cause of the fatal shooting.
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Washington, D. C
Frank Meckabee
Gaston Phillips
Arlington Heights
Leg Break Reported At Kratchwil Candy Factory
William Kelendach head candy maker at Kratchwil Candy factory fractured his leg this afternoon while working. Police and safety officers responded to the incident as required by workplace safety procedures.
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Wm. Kelendach
Kratchwil
Mrs Hartwell Not Expected to Survive Night
Mrs. H. E. Hartwell wife of J. M. Hartwell of the North side at 72 years is stricken with severe heart trouble and is not expected to recover tonight.
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H. E. Hartwell
J. M. Hartwell
North Side
Legislature set to adjourn after June as work continues
With the senatorial contest settled, lawmakers anticipate adjournment around mid June. May 30 and June 15 are proposed targets, but committees face dozens of bills. Ingram notes about ninety judiciary bills, McGregor aims to report educational bills early next week, and the claims and transportation panels plan late week actions.
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Madison
Wis
Ingram
Judiciary Committee
McGregor
Educational Committee
Committee On Claims
Transportation Committee
Weather Breaks As Cold Eases Across Wisconsin
Forecast for La Crosse and surrounding area calls for fair weather tonight and Sunday with temperatures dipping slightly. Frost expected in low lands. Statewide high reached 72 and low 52 with a four mile per hour wind.
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la Crosse
League Boys Parade Highlights Downtown Events
The Grammar School Baseball league and the Boys' Bowling league led by Dana's Third Regimental band paraded downtown this afternoon. A large Tribune pennant was a standout. Hughes is a candidate if the uniforms appear. Great ball playing is anticipated.
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Grammar School
Boys
Dana
Hughes
The
Tribune
Boys’ Bowling League
Gift to La Crosse Public Library From Pettibone
Mrs C O Pettibone donated 5000 dollars for the children's department of the La Crosse Public Library. The gift, received May 17 1907, will be used to enhance juvenile services and was acknowledged with thanks by Wendell A Anderson President ex officio.
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la Crosse
C. O. Pettibone
Library Board
Anderson
Wendell A. Anderson
la Crosse Public
General Kuroki Guests at Governor's Island and Belmont Park
Gen. Kuroki and August Belmont attended races at Belmont Park after a morning visit to Governor's Island. Japanese cruisers under Vice Admiral Ijuin are due to sail for England tomorrow. sailors remain ashore today.
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New York
Gen. Kuroki
Governor’s Island
August Belmont
Belmont Park
Ijuin
England
George likely to return with champions from Little Rock
Southpaw George, farmed out to Little Rock by the Boston Americans, may rejoin the majors with the club now leading the pennant chase. The report notes potential recall as roster moves unfold.
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George
Little Rock
Royal Baptism Today in Madrid
The young prince was baptized in Madrid today in a ceremony attended by royal figures and spread across the capital. The event marks a significant royal milestone with national observance and public affection.
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Madrid
Usurper Voliva Deposed In Zion City
Wilbur Glenn Voliva, seen as usurper of Elijah Dowie, was ousted as Zion City ruler by a federal court. John A. Lewis, Dowie’s confidant, named in the will as successor, is to take the prophet’s place, signaling a likely end for Voliva’s leadership in Zion City.
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Chicago
Ill
Wilbur Glenn Voliva
Elijah Dowie
Zion City
Zion
John A. Lewis
Dowie
Lewis
Voliva
River level forecast shows slight rise then steady state
The prediction notes a slight rise in the upper river section with the lower section remaining stationary. At La Crosse the level has held at 6.1 feet for the last 24 hours according to government readings.
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la Crosse
Sharp wheat price drop in Chicago trading on Friday
Wheat prices fell sharply with July closing above a dollar then slipping to 98% while September and December hit 99 and 100 percent. Prices retreated 3 1 4 to 4 3 8 as big firms sold to unwind long positions, leaving smaller traders worse off. Some shoppers and note of women chewing gum appears in the dampened scene.
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Chicago
Ill
Milwaukeeans in Land Fraud Trial
Milwaukeans Richard Cooga Joseph Ellis and Edward Kurts were subpoenaed in Denver land fraud cases as forty Secret Service agents work with the federal grand jury. Authorities expect sensational evidence leading to prosecutions of prominent leaders in coal iron copper and lumber.
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Milwaukee, Wis
Richard Cooga
Joseph Ellis
Edward Kurts
Denver
Secret Service
Federal
Grand Jury
Wilkie
U. S. Secret Service
Death of F. M. Bingham in Helena Montana
Telegrams report the death of Frank M. Bingham a former La Crosse railroad man who moved to Helena Montana in 1889. He accumulated a fortune and owned several fine Montana ranches. Survived by wife and two sons all of Helena burial and funeral details to be announced later.
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Frank M. Bingham
la Crosse
Helena
Montana
Great Northern ‘Road
Jury Discharged. September Session Set to Hear Remaining Cases
The circuit court for the May term will discharge the jury tonight and unfinished business will move to the September session. Key cases include the McAdams assault case and the Menzemer safe blower case slated for trial.
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McAdams
Menzemer
Deplorable Fact On Revenge Outweighs Forgiveness
A reflective line notes that vengeance can feel sweeter than mercy, framing moral tension between retaliatory impulse and healing grace.
Schmitz Denies Giving Up Office Amid Bribery Case
San Francisco May 18 reports say a new indictment against Mayor Schmitz and Abraham Ruef accuses Schmitz and his wife of involvement with extortion and bribe money. Schmitz denies quitting office and defends his actions while detectives guard his residence and preparations move to court.
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San Francisco
Cal
Schmitz
United Railroads
Eugene E. Schmitz
Abraham Ruef
Ruef
Grand Jury
Mar
Joseph Pohrm
Burns
Lcenses
F. B. Anderson
F. W. Dohrmann
Percy T. Morgan
F. W. van Sickien
Louis Rosenfeld
C. B. Bentley
Charles W. Slack
Pohrm
Dinan
Gillett
Hold Big Folkfest Celebrates Norwegian National Day
Norwegians of Coon Valley joined Norse communities worldwide in a daylong folk festival featuring speaking and music. A parade and a band concert opened the events, followed by a baseball game where North La Crosse beat Coon Valley 9 to 7 due to a poor field. Dancing wrapped up the evening.
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Coon Valley
North la Crosse
Tax Commissioners Report Corporate Assessments Rise
Indianapolis tax officials announce that corporate assessments have increased by more than 12 million dollars this year, signaling a heavier tax burden for businesses. The May report cites statewide revenue implications and potential adjustments in local budgets.
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Indianapolis
Ind
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