Plan to Abolish State Land Office and Revise Civil Service Law
Wisconsin report urges abolishing the land office and placing its work under the state treasurer to save labor and expense. It notes Castle’s resignation and that two workers can handle cash, with annual savings and office space freed. The plan also calls for civil service reform to limit court trials for discharged employees, challenging mandatory jury defences.
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State Land Office
Fred L. Holmes
Madison
Wis
A. H. Dahl
B. J. Castle
Land Commissioners
State Department
Forestry Commission
Castle
Dahl
James 4. Frear
Frear
Dad
Heney Shot In San Francisco as Haas Commits Suicide
The wounded prosecutor Francis J. Heney shows improvement after the bullet removal from his neck. Morris Haas, the would‑be assassin, killed himself in his prison cell, leaving questions about how the weapon was obtained. Ruef trial resumes with strong defense counsel as rumors of a guilty plea circulate and Ruef’s demeanor shifts to fear.
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San Francisco
Heney
Morris Haas
Francis J. Heney
Kelley
Hans
Abe Ruef
Matt Sullivan
J. J. Dwyer
Hiram Johnson
Ruef
Frank B. Dozier
Quigley Speaks On New Propaganda Of Roman Church
ArchBishop Quigley opens the First American Catholic Missionary congress in Chicago with a call for a new era in the American church. Nearly 2,000 delegates attend the opening session including bishops, abbots, monsignors and priests. Papers on faith propagation, Holy Childhood, missions and home outreach are read during the day. A reception for Falconio and visitors is planned for tonight.
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Chicago
Quigley
American Catholic Missionary Congress
Church of America
Congress
Church Universal
Sacred Congregation de Propaganda Fide
United States
Wm. J Hynes
Joseph Freri
New York
Joseph Wilms
Pittsburg
Mission of Colleges
A. E. Marke
Church, Extension Society
Canada
Church Extension
Francis Kelly
American Church Extension Society
Cause of the
Wm. H. Ketcham
Washington
John F. Burke
City
Richard Gannon
Falconio
Patrick’s appeal overruled by Supreme Court in Rice murder case
The U S Supreme Court dismissed Albert T. Patrick’s habeas corpus appeal. He is serving a life term at Sing Sing for killing millionaire William Marsh Rice. The decision ends his federal avenue for freedom unless a gubernatorial pardon is granted.
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Washington
United States Supreme Court
Albert T. Patrick
Wm. Marsh Rice
Patrick
Sing Sing
Millionaire Rice
Supreme Court
Mary McLane Denies Montana Disappearance Rumors
Mary McLane, financially strained but energetic, denied reports she vanished from Butte, Montana. She said she is preparing another assault on the literary fables of the world.
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Mary McLane
Boston
Butte, Mont
Stamp Thieves Steal $18,653 From South Bend Post Office
The largest robbery in South Bend history occurred Sunday night as robbers plundered the local post office of 18,653.50 dollars. Inspectors and police lack a capable crew to pursue the investigation.
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South Bend
Ind
Taft Bypasses Cox in Cincinnati Arrival
Taft arrived on the same train as Geo. B. Cox Hamilton County Republican leader and Congressman Rinock of Kentucky. Taft passed them without recognition. Charles Taft said his brother's visit was personal.
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Taft
Cox
Cincinnati
Geo. B. Cox
Republican
Hamilton County
Rinock
Kentucky
Charles Taft
Dowager Empress Poison Rumor Escalates Amid Imperial Death
News notes Secretary of the Navy Metcalf plans to resign on the fourth of Ter tary month. Truman H. Newberry of Detroit is named probable successor and Taft ally. Newberry’s background and naval ties boost Michigan’s chance to supply the next naval secretary.
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Truman H. Newberry
Victor B. Metcalf
Navy
Metcalf
Tertary
California
Commonwealth
Congres
Detroit
Mich
Newberry
Taft
Naval
Navy Bureau
Michigan
Von Buelow Threatens Resignation Over Kaiser Powers
Berlin dispatch reports Imperial Chancellor Von Buelow intends to tell the emperor the truth on national discontent in an interview. He will resign if the Kaiser does not renounce prerogatives and permit a manifesto limiting monarchic power. Kiel interview postponed due to Count Huelsen Hasseler’s death. Mittag Zeitung accuses court clique of pushing a military dictatorship to quell unrest.
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Berlin
von Buelow
Germany
Kiel
Count Huelsen-Hasseler
Mittag Zeitung
City Council The Baldwin saloon case sparks special session
Tonight the city council holds a special session to consider revoking H. Baldwin’s saloon license for alleged disreputable operations. Baldwin's attorney E A Bleekman will defend with witnesses to show good character and claim prejudice exists. If revoked an appeal to circuit court is planned. The Birnbaum license revocation remains a recent sensational precedent.
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H. Baldwin
Baldwin
E. A. Bleekman
Nick” Birnbaum
Teddy Plans Nationwide Talks on Farm Life
President Roosevelt urges national farm cooperation through the country life commission and proposes two new members, Charles S. Barrett of Union City Georgia and William A Beard of Sacramento California. He asks farmers to hold meetings in school districts across the United States within three or four weeks. Bailey welcomes the suggestion and will present pertinent issues to farmers for discussion.
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Washington, D. C
United States
Country Life Commission
Charles S. Barrett
Union City
William A. Beard
Sacramento
Cal
Pr Roosevelt
Bailey
Root Accepts Senate Offer If NY Lawmakers Call
Elihu Root issued a statement saying he is not seeking the Senate seat but would accept if the New York legislature, representing the people, believes he can render useful service to the state and the country and calls upon him to serve.
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Washington
Elihu Root
New York
Senate
Edna Clark Identified in Chicago Disappearance Case
Chicago authorities confirm the missing Edna Clark from Oakland is the same person found at the Paulist Home. Edna says she vanished to pursue Catholic faith, while her mother heads to Chicago. Catholics seek a drawing-teacher post for her in public schools.
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Chicago
Oakland
Cal
Edna Clark
Father Young
Episcopal Church
Edna
Balloon America Sails Into Ocean Search Continues
In Los Angeles on November 16 the navy rescues search for the balloon America carrying Capt. A F Mueller and journalist J H Hutchinson after it drifted high over the ocean. It launched from Chutes Park to set a long distance record but landed at Hermosa beach eight miles away after a fierce wind and fog.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Navy
America
A. F. Mueller
J. H. Hutchinson
Chutes Park
United States
Horace B. Wild
Hermosa Beach
Canadian oil probe opens after western death toll
Winnipeg reports the attorney general has begun an inquiry into four western Canadian oil firms after 15 deaths from gasoil explosions. Investigators allege gasoline was mixed with illuminating oil and a restraint of trade conspiracy is suggested. A commission may visit Oil City, Pennsylvania, where the companies obtain oil.
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Winnipeg
Canada
Oil City
Allow Nursing Bill for Smallpox Patient Cleared
The council committee in charge of nursing aid has approved Mrs. Simonson's bill for 50 dollars for nursing a smallpox patient.
Dowager Empress Tsze Hsi An Dies in China Crisis Suicide Theory
Pekin reports the dowager empress Tsze Hsi An died at 2 pm Sunday, amid rumors she may have opposed an heir and been poisoned to avert a succession crisis. London opinion hints at a political removal to prevent internal strife over the throne.
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Pekin
Tsze Hsi An
Chin
China
Dowager Empress Tzu Hsi Death Suspected as Poison
London officials weigh foul play in the dowager empress of China Tzu Hsi death announced yesterday at 2 PM. They argue the timing blocked succession crises and doubt full investigation into claims both she and the emperor died of slow poison.
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London
Foreign Office
Tzu Hsi
China
Rumored Deaths Stir Dynastic Change in Imperial Court
After the emperors death around 5 p m on Saturday and the dowager empress at about 2 p m Sunday officials cite official times but suggest earlier passing. Gossip in political and diplomatic circles hints at motives to clear the way for a legal heir and a pre arranged dynastic shift, with continuation promised on page six.
Weather Forecast for La Crosse and Iowa Minnesota
Coolest in La Crosse at 20 degrees and warmest at 38 with a 4 mph wind. Rainfall 0. River stages steady around 2.7 feet. Minnesota partly cloudy tonight and Tuesday with rising temperatures. Iowa fair tonight and Tuesday with warmer conditions on Tuesday.
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la Crosse
Minnesota
Iowa
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