Threat to Remove Green Bay Passenger Train Sparks Debate
Local leaders and shippers clash over proposed train schedule changes that could sever Trempealeau valley links to La Crosse. Critics say Burlington shifts cut passenger service and freight access, harming Winona and La Crosse trade while favoring mail order routes. Final decision awaited as petitions and complaints rise.
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Winona
la Crosse
John C. Gaveney
Arcadia
Trempeaieau Valley
Gaveney
Burlington
Trempealeau Valley
Commission
W Nona
Green Bay
Genoa
de Soto
William Doerflinger
Chicago
Pfister Denies He Is a Briber in Libel Suit
Milwaukee Wis Nov 13 Charles F Pfister in the libel suit against the Free Press admitted he had heard it said that many believed him to be a briber and corrupter of public officials but denied there was any truth in such statements.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Charles F Pfister
The
Free Press
Rome
Danker Bertoni
Zerbati
Zerbatis Villa
Albano
Bertoni
Fruit Jar Proves To Be Poor Bank In Waupun Theft
In Waupun Wisconsin on November 13 Joseph Terhorst hid 2500 dollars in a fruit jar amid a financial panic and it was stolen. He has no trace of the thieves.
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Waupaca
Wis
Joseph Terhorst
Suit Filed Over Two Dollar Wage Claim
Lyle Crowley has begun suit against the Wisconsin Pearl Button company for two dollars which he claims is due him for wages while employed in their service some time.
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Lyle Crowley
Wisconsin Pearl Button Company
Harriman Questioned on Speculation in Rail Stocks
In New York on November 13 at the US circuit court the Interstate Commerce Commission pressed Harriman to answer questions about his alleged stock dealings in Union Pacific and Illinois Central and other railroads. Harriman did not attend. ex-Senator Spooner led his defense with Lovett and Milburn assisting. Government speakers included Stimson Kellogg and Severance.
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Newef York
Hough
United States Circuit
Interstate Commission Today
Kk. H. Harriman
Union Pacific
Illinois Central
Harriman
John C. Spooner
Wisconsin
R. S. Lovett
John G. Milburn
Henry L. Stimson
United States
Frank B. Kellogg
St. Paul
C. A. Severance
Harriman Questions About Illinois Central Stock Pooling
In relation to the 28 million dollars of Illinois Central stock bought at 175 a share, Mr. Harriman refused to answer whether 90,000 shares were pooled by you Mr. Rogers and Mr. Stillman, if it was bought to sell to Union Pacific, if you paid less than 175 with intent to turn it over, and whether you held 15,000 shares sold by Kuhn Loeb & Co to Union Pacific or acquired by the same pool for sale to Union Pacific.
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Tlinois Central
Harriman
Rogers
Mr. Stillman
Union Pacific
Kuhn, Loeb & Co
Marriage licenses issued to La Crosse couples
Wedding licenses have been issued to Knut Kittelosen and Christina Dahl of La Crosse, Helen Boschert age 45 and August Brieske age 48 of La Crosse, and Nicholas Johnson and Josephine Larson, both of La Crosse.
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Knut Kittelosen
Christina Dahl
la Crosse
Helen Boschert
August Brieske
Nicholas Johnson
Josephine Larson
Horse Market Closes at Chicago Stock Yards
The world famous market at Chicago stock yards shuts for the first time in ten years due to total lack of demand for horses. No buyers or sellers remain as the market ends its session.
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Chicago
Stock Yards
Richest Girl and Royal Financee to Wed at The Breakers
The year’s top social event is the international wedding of Count Laszlo Szechenyi and Miss Gladys Vanderbilt. The ceremony may be at The Breakers in Newport with a future home at Szechenyi castle in Hungary. The couple emphasizes love over wealth and skewers dowry talk.
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United States
Austria
Laszlo Szechenyi
Gladys Vanderbilt
Vanderbilt
Newport
Count Szechenyi
Budapest
Miss Vanderbilt
Cornelius Vanderbilt
America
Szeechenyi
Horpacs
Hungary
Szechenyi
Count Laszio Szecheny
Benezet Suspends Under Grade Pupils At High School
Principal Benezet acted after a board rule to expel pupils not reaching required grades. Dozens were suspended as the school aims to remove loitering, improve study focus, and end a “club” atmosphere. Some students and parents oppose, but the plan gains broad support to weed out distraction and instill effort.
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Board of Education
Benezet
Miner Rescued Alive After Five Days Buried
Mahoney City Pa. Nov 13. Michael McCabe, long deemed dead, was saved alive from a mine after five days. He was taken out limp yet conscious, and his wife Mrs McCabe fainted. The community plans a public demonstration of the rescue.
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Mahoney City
Michael McCabe
MecCabe
Bradley Trial Resumes with Veniremen Questioning
The Bradley trial reopened this morning in Washington. Examination of veniremen began at once as Mrs. Bradley entered and took a seat behind prosecutor Max Brown. The defendant showed renewed interest when jurors were asked about capital punishment.
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Washington
Bradley
Birthday Coffee Party Hosted by Mrs Daniel Larson
Mrs Daniel Larson entertained a number of friends at a birthday coffee yesterday. The social gathering reflected a warm, informal celebration with guests enjoying pastries and conversation.
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Daniel Larson
Public utilities prefer a license in reshaped policy
In a terse public hearing the utilities board underscored a need for a licensing framework. Rich Rome, a banker, urged swift action while noting financial penalties tied to noncompliance. The discussion touched on a new service rule and the fate of five firms using the option amid a faithless wife case.
Bank Wrecker Case Told In Madison Trial
In Madison Wisconsin five power utilities surrendered limited franchises to seek indeterminate permits under a strict public utility law. The measure lets cities buy plants later, while the firms stay in business. Other items describe a Rome murder by wire, banker Walsh facing high finance charges, and courtroom clashes over access to case records.
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Madison
Wis
Railroad Commission
Ashland Light, Power and Street Railway Company
Monroe Hilectric Light and Power Company
Monroe
Mellen Water and Light Company
Mellén
Burlington Electric Light and Power Company
Burlington
Appleton Weeter Works Company
Appleton
Explosion at Torpedo Works Kills Three in Bradner
At the Mupont Powder plant near Bradner Ohio an explosion demolished the works. An employee named Washburn was blown to pieces while William Cisco and Hugh Waston were probably fatally injured. The blast caused about 4000 dollars in damage. five men were employed at the plant.
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Bradner
Washburn
William Cisco
Hugh Waston
Mupont Powder Company
Elks Thanksgiving Entertainment Committee Meeting
A committee in charge of the Elks Thanksgiving entertainment holds a meeting at the Elks Club this afternoon to discuss plans and assignments.
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Elks
The
Elks’ Club
Queen of Italy Gives Birth to Daughter Giovanna
Rome dispatch reports the queen has delivered a daughter named Giovanna. The infant weighs healthily and the palace confirms the child named Giovanna will be the princess of Italy.
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Rome
Italy
Beth
Giovanna
Be loit man loses saved funds after bank draw
Beloi Wis Nov 15 Special John Needhahm drew five hundred dollars from the bank and lost it at home, creating a financial setback.
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Beloit
Wis
John Needhahm
In God We Trust Won't Adorn Future US Coins
Washington November 15. President Roosevelt states in a long letter that the motto In God we trust will not appear on any future U.S. coins. He argues the phrase harms reverence and risks sacrilege, noting it is often used to provoke sneering ridicule.
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Washington, D. C
United States
Roosevelt
Thomas Smith Dies at 88 After Short Illness
Thomas Smith aged 88 died at his home 1513 Charles street at 7 last evening from old age. He was known on the North side and survived by a widow and five children John A of La Crosse Albert of Pine Creek Ceril Martell of Centerville and James and Mary. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
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Thomas Smith
Charles Street
Smith
John A
la Crosse
Albert
Pine Creek
Ceril Martell
Centerville
James
Mary
Yeomen Bazaar Opens This Week With Dance Night
The Brotherhood of American Yeomen held a bazaar this week with strong attendance since its opening yesterday afternoon. An informal dance for members was hosted last evening and the bazaar will run through Thursday night ending with a final dance.
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Brotherhood of American Yeomen
Socialists Riot in London Over Kaiser Visit
Fierce street rioting broke out as police clashed with socialist demonstrators during a Kaiser protest in London. Leader Jack Williams condemned authorities for hosting the Kaiser while Britain faced hardship, as crowds shouted at Guild Hall. The Kaiser pledged to foster peaceful relations and spoke of a future of mutual goodwill.
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London Street
London
Jack Williams
Williams
Tower Hill
Guild Hall
Kaiser
England
Germany
Kaiserine
Daring Diamond Thieves Escape in Milwaukee Theft
In Milwaukee on November 13 a daring robbery at former Sheriff George Durner’s jewelry store saw a thief smash the plate glass at 7:30 PM to seize a tray of diamonds valued at 3700. Ten rings were taken, seven later recovered, three valued at 500 unrecovered, as the suspect fired at pursuers and escaped.
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Milwaukee
Wis
George Durner
Northwest Lumbermen Battle Hill Harriman Pact
Washington authorities filed a complaint accusing a Hill Harriman bloc of conspiring to curb competition and raise lumber transport rates from Oregon and other North Pacific states to the east. Lumber firms in these states report rate hikes of five to ten cents per hundred on lumber in Oregon.
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Washington
Hill and Harriman Lines
Oregon
North Pacific
Interstate Commission
Powers Fights on Technical Ground in Kentucky Case
GEORGETOWN Nov 13 court opened with Powers appearing weary as Judge Morris overruled the defense motion to sustain abatement over a pardon claim. The court ruled the pardon validity was for higher courts and allowed avowal of the pardon to enter records. The defense argued Taylor’s de facto and de jure governorship and the pardon’s validity hinges on his continued power until surrender after the US Supreme Court declined jurisdiction.
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Georgetown
Powers
Morris
Taylor
Court of Appeals
Caleb Powers
Scott Circuit Court
William S. Taylor
Kentucky
Supreme Court of the United States
Demand for poultry products exceeds risk of oversupply
The report notes there is no danger of an oversupply in poultry products as demand remains strong. Industry observers suggest continued careful monitoring of production to balance supply with consumer demand and prevent price volatility.
Weather and Water Forecasts by State
Weather forecasts describe Wisconsin fair and colder tonight and Thursday. Minnesota fair tonight and Thursday, colder tonight. Iowa fair tonight and Thursday, colder tonight and Thursday in eastern and southern portions. Warmest 24, coldest 26, wind 10 mph, rainfall none.
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Wisconsin
Minnesota
Iowa
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Spooner
Uncle Sam
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E. H. Harriman
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Ape College
McCabe
Public Utilities
Walsh
Childs
Frederick McLean
Chicago National Bank
McLean
Waush
A. B. Anderson
John S. Miller
William J. Hynes
Yeomen Bazaar
NW Lumbermen
Hill Harriman
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