Martial Law Seen Likely as Chicago Lumber Strike Widens
Chicago May 24. The lumber strike widens as eleven more yards join the affected list. The Lumbermen's Association, linked with the Employers' Association, debates shifting hauling to the Employers' Teaming company or using non union drivers. Secretary Hooper says 98 percent of Chicago's lumber business is crippled, threatening factory operations and construction. Lawful peace unlikely this morning as unions and employers hold firm. Attorney Levy Mayer declares union demands rejected. Labor leaders announce plans for national figures Senator Platt and Vice President Fairbanks to mediate. Teamsters president Shea vows to press the fight, with martial law possible in Chicago.
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Scripps-McRae Dispatch
Chicago
Lumbermen’s Association
Chicago Employers’ Association
Hooper
Teamsters
Levy Mayer
Express Companies
Expressmen
United States
Platt
Fairbanks
Shea
Father of P. A. Urgently Summons For Meeting
President W. B. Tscharner has sent to Charles K. Lush, a principal organizer of the La Crosse Progressive association, an urgent request to attend the annual meeting tomorrow. The notice underscores the importance of Lush's presence at the gathering and outlines expectations for participation and discourse.
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W. B. Tscharner
Charles K. Lush
la Crosse
Robber testifies on Pollock diamonds and Dennison plan
May 24. Sherman Morris alias Frank Skerch liffe told Tom Dennison of Omaha how he robbed S W Pollock a New York diamond broker of 18000 worth of diamonds. He said Dennison directed the train, Morris turned diamonds to Dennison who gave 250 and later Dennison refused to divide proceeds.
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Scripps-McRae Dispatch
Des Moines
Sherman W. Morris
Frank Skerchliffe
Tom Dennison
Omaha
S.W. Pollock
New York
Dennison
Pollock
Wisconsin lawmakers push salary raise to 1000 per session
In Madison on May 24, a proposed constitutional amendment would raise Wisconsin legislative pay from 5300 to 1000 per session. Senators E E Stevens and Assemblyman Geo P Beedle back the plan as good for the service, arguing current pay cannot cover expenses. Critics warn of lengthy sessions and urge prompt adjournment.
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Madison
Wis
Wisconsin
Senate
E. E. Stevens
Oshkosh
Assembly
Rise of Missing WLCHS Bad in La Crosse Flood Threat
Water threatens La Crosse as Mississippi levels may cause thousands in damage. Undermined fill on the La Crescent turnpike prompts planking to prevent caving. Incomplete riprap endangers the roadbed if water rises or winds escalate. Planned scrap of recent fill sections when water subsides.
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Mississippi
City of
la Crosse
la Crescent
Board of Public Works
Progressive Association Meeting Aboard Steamer Columbia
The association plans to meet on the steamer Columbia tomorrow evening. No reply yet to the invitation, but many expect Lush to attend. The former La Crosse editor helped found the Progressive association and was a prominent state newspaper figure. He has been urged by telegrams and would receive a warm welcome if he accepts.
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Columbia
Lush
la Crosse
Progressive Association
Assassination of Baku Governor Shrugs City in Shock
Prince Nakachidse, governor of Baku in Trans Caucasia, was assassinated at 3 this afternoon when a bomb struck his carriage. A lieutenant bystander and the coachman were killed.
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Sripps-McRae
Baku
Trans-Caucasia
Prince Nakachidse
Canton Bank Closure Shuts Canton State Bank
Canton Ohio May 25 The Canton State Bank closed its doors today leaving customers seeking urgent guidance on deposits and next steps as officials address the shutdown and potential effects on local finances.
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Canton, O
Canton State Bank
Brass Works Fire Destroys Mansfield Plant
Ohio Brass company plant at Mansfield burned down this morning causing an estimated loss of 150000 dollars. No injuries reported as firefighters battled the blaze. The fire department reported the cause under investigation and the plant remained closed pending assessment.
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Mansfield
Ohio Brass Works
Vicar General Schinner Named Bishop of Superior Diocese
Milwaukee May 24. Vicar General Schinner of the Milwaukee archdiocese has been appointed bishop of the new Superior diocese. The diocese covers sixteen counties in the state’s northwest with the see likely at Superior. Ph Kremer of La Crosse was widely favored for the post.
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Ph. Kremer
la Crosse
Milwaukee
Wis
Schinner
Superior
Decide on Saengerits for lacrosse next week
The Northwestern Scandinavian Sangerbund holds its first summer convention in La Crosse at Lienlokken hall on Saturday June 3. It will decide whether the Northwestern Sangerfest of 1906 takes place in La Crosse or Minneapolis. About eight thousand are expected to attend the Sangerfest. the preliminary gathering will bring about 200 delegates.
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State Capitol
la Crosse
Northwestern Scandinavian Sangerbund
Lienlokken Hall
Sangerbund
Minneapolis
Thos. Hamann
Bund
Fairbanks to speak at Lewis and Clark exposition opening
Vice President Fairbanks will depart Indianapolis for Chicago this evening and then continue to Portland to deliver the opening address for the Lewis and Clark exposition. He will travel via the Great Northern railroad, leaving Chicago Saturday night.
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Scripps-McRae Dispatch
Indianapolis
Fairbanks
Chicago
Portland
Great Northern Railroad
Zeigler dies at 62 after stroke and illness
William E. Zeigler a wealthy baking powder magnate and Polar expedition backer died at his home Great Island Stamford Conn at 6 30 this morning He was 62 and had been ill since an October accident A stroke last Sunday proved fatal enduring his decline
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Scripps-McRae Dispatch
Stamford
Conn
William E. Zeigler
Great Island
Tailors Form Partnership Between Two Local Tradesmen
A partnership formed today between Ludwig Bangsberg and Peter Martinson of the north side to operate a general tailoring business at 1709 George Street. The new firm will focus on custom tailoring and alterations, aiming to serve local residents and merchants in the area.
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Ludwig Bangsberg
Peter Martinson
North Side
George Street
Farmer Receives Ten-Cent Bounty for Seven Crows
A farmer went to the county clerk's office yesterday and collected a bounty of ten cents for each of seven crows.
For Rent Suite Furnished Rooms at 122 North Seventh Street
Furnished rental rooms available at 122 North Seventh Street. Includes daily access and common facilities. Contact property office for terms and availability.
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North Seventh Street
Printing fight sparks Chronicle bias accusations
A letter condemns the Chronicle as censored by its paymasters and alleges the city printing bid omission favors its allies. It cites city attorney Mahoney’s opinion and claims the Lighting Company Organ’s bid was 60 cents per folio with 35 cents for re runs, while the Chronicle did not bid.
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The
Chronicle
Paul W. Mahoney
Lighting Company
Morning Chronicle
Leader-Press
Battle Updates From Far East Fronts In May News
May 24 25 reports from Scripps McRae Disnatch describe heavy fighting as Russian and Japanese forces clash near Chantufu Chenyangpo and Liao areas. Dispatches note several casualties and shifting frontline positions with no confirmed Japanese railroad disruption to Vladivostock.
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ST. Petersburg
Vladivostock
Wisconsin Senate kills pay for Houser attorneys bill
Special Tribune Dispatch from Madison Wisconsin May 24 reports the senate rejected a measure to pay 2500 to R M Bashford and John Barnes as attorneys for Secretary of State Houser in republican factional litigation by a 17 to 1 vote. The income tax amendment was adopted 18 to 12. The Stevens bill on capitol site vote passed, Oshkosh site bill died. Several other bills including pocket, aldermanic recall, and Stont-Gottenberg liquor dispensary were killed. Warner civil service bill advanced.
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Special Tribune Dispatch
Madison
Wis
Senate
R. M. Bashford
John Barnes
Houser
Burns
Frear
Freemirns
Hatten
Martin
McGillivray
Morris
Munson
Noble
Roehr
Sanborn
Stondall
Stout
Wylie
Against
Beach
Bird
Has
Wires Across Black River Quietly Torn Down
Wires crossing the Black river to West La Crosse were torn down yesterday morning as the Kit Ae passed through to the McDonald boat yards.
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Black River
West la Crosse
McDonald Boat Yards
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