Mayor to Compel Rail Company to Elevate Yards at Mill Crossing
La Crosse moves to petition the state railroad commission to force the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul Railway to elevate its north side yards and protect the dangerous Mill street crossing. The plan echoes a two year old proposal to raise the tracks and improve safety, with the matter referred to the railroad committee.
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Mill Crossing
State Railroad Commission
C. M. & St. P. Railway Company
Wendell A. Anderson
Mill Street
Railroad Committee
State Commission
Anderson
City of la Crosse
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Dolliver praises La Follette in Milwaukee interview
Senator Dolliver of Iowa says winter will bring rapid changes in public opinion and that it would be unwise to speculate on presidential chances. He calls Senator La Follette honest and notes strong support for him in Iowa and across the West.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Milwaukee Athletic Club
Jonathan P. Dolliver
Iowa
Tme
la Follette
Funeral for William Tanke Saturday in La Crosse
The funeral for William Tanke who died at his home after two years with dropsy will be Saturday at 2 PM from 912 South Third Street La Crosse. Rev Gamm will officiate and Oak Grove cemetery will hold the interment. He was 52 born in Germany immigrated in 1872 and lived in La Crosse. He was a tanner by trade and recently retired. Surviving: widow and four children Gustav William Emil and Hulda all of La Crosse.
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William Tanke
South Third Street
Gamm
Oak Grove Cemetery
Germany
America
la Crosse
Gustav
William
Emil
Hulda
Explosion Kills Seven Near Kenora on Grand Trunk Road
A powerful blast at a Grand Trunk and Pacific road construction site near Kenora killed seven workers and injured four others. The explosion occurred during ongoing construction as crews operated at the site. Local authorities investigated the incident and coordinated with emergency services.
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Winnipeg
Vanid
Kenora
Five Zuver Children Die in Franklin Fire
Five children of Thomas Zuver, a Pleasantville well pumper, died in a house fire in Franklin. The 13 year old Neiver was carried out unconscious by his father.
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Franklin, Pa
Thomas Zuver
Pleasantville
Uver
City Budget Reveals Higher Taxes and School Request Trim
The budget shows a sharp rise in city taxes for 1908 with a 40 000 year over year increase. The school board sought nearly eighty two thousand dollars while county assessments also climbed.
Woman Denies Threat To Blow Brown's Head Off In Murder Trial
The cross examination of Mrs. Bradley, charged with Senator Brown's murder, concluded after she admitted striking Brown with an umbrella and knocking out several teeth. She denied threatening to blow his head off and described a range of passionate testimony including tender letters and playful exchanges like signing as L M J and "His Little Mint Julep."
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Washington, D.C
Bradley
Senator Brown
Salt Lake
Rs. Bradley
Annie Adams
Brown
Hartje Divorce Granted as Husband Loses Case
In Philadelphia on November 21 the superior court sustained Mrs. Hartje in her divorce and refused Hartje’s petition to reopen the case on new evidence. He sought to claim social improprieties based on affidavits from his daughters and from the case’s coachman.
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Philadelphia
Hartje
Pitches Flaming Stove From Window
A flaming oil stove crashed through a second story window at Odin J. Owen’s store around 9 AM. The burning projectile frightened a horse at the curb. A framing employee grabbed the stove and pitched it outside, likely preventing a serious blaze.
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Odin J. Owen
Tragedy in Newton: Mother Ends Life and Two Sons
In Newton Massachusetts on November 21 Mrs Jessie Hedges fatally gasses herself and her two young sons by locking them in a bedroom and turning on the gas following a reported family crisis.
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Newton, Mass
Jessie Hedges
Rioters Slay and Are Slain in Turn at Vladivostok
Violence erupts at a government abattoir in Vladivostok as drunken rioters slaughter workers before troops arrive. Dozens killed or wounded in a brutal clash led by a masked attacker, with mass arrests reported.
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Vladivistok
Alderman Grover Stricken With Paralysis
Alderman William Grover was unable to attend the council meeting last evening after being struck with paralysis about two weeks ago while at his home. His neck is affected on one side limiting head movement. He is improving and no serious developments are expected.
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Hoosier
L. B. Core
Franklin
Ind
Core
Chicago
Agriculture College
Indiana
William Grover
Council
Death in drunken fight at Frank Colvin home
A drunken brawl at the Frank Colvin residence near Yellow River in the old Manchester mill district ended with Alden Bealls dead and Joseph Evans arrested on suspicion of causing the death. The event occurred last Friday evening following a Lansing area dance.
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Lansing
Frank Colvin
Yellow River
Manchester Mill
Joseph Evans
Alden Bealls
Stand ard Post and Fence Company Incorporation in La Crosse
Articles filed in Madison for the Standard Post and Fence company of La Crosse with $25 000 capital. Inventor Robert C Glassco of Indiana says iron posts can be sold as cheaply as cedar and guaranteed 75 years. A factory may be built in La Crosse after spring. meeting to elect officers will be called once papers arrive.
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Madison
Standard Post and Fence Company
la Crosse
John A. Salzer
Henry P. Salzer
Edward D. Andrus
Robert C. Glassco
Glassco
Indiana
Five Indictments in Borough Bank Case Found Today
New York authorities announced five sealed indictments in the Borough Bank case in Brooklyn. Five minutes later cashier Arthur Campbell was arraigned on two indictments for forgery in the third degree and grand larceny in the first degree. The other four indictments await arrest.
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New York
Borough Bank
Brooklyn
Arthur Campbell
Reports on Home Boosting Ready
Secretary Calvert of the La Crosse Manufacturers and Jobbers Union has classified the returned circulars sent by La Crosse merchants. The committee on local patronage will review them and render a report at the regular meeting. The secretary keeps the reports confidential and will not disclose contents or counts.
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Calvert
la Crosse Manufacturers’ and Jobbers’ Union
la Crosse
Trial for Pilot Who Acted Badly
Pilot Fowler faces trial after a river procession hazard during President Roosevelt’s Mississippi trip. The steamer Fred Hartned caused near collision risk to the presidential party, prompting Roosevelt to order suspension of the pilot’s license and set a new precedent.
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Cairo
Ill
Roosevelt
Mississippi
Pilot Fowler
Memphis
Fred Hartned
Pittsburg
Williams
Evansville
Land
Davidson to Accept Invitation to Roosevelt Meeting
Madison Wis Nov 21 Gov Davidson has received President Roosevelts call for a governors and delegates meeting next May to discuss conserving national resources. He will appoint three Wisconsin citizens as his delegation and will go as a Roosevelt delegate to back the presidents recommendations. He calls resource preservation a more vital issue even than currency.
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Madison
Wis
Davidson
Roosevelt
Wisconsin
Funeral Services for C. E. Bennett
Funeral services were held for former Vice President Charles E. Bennett of Hyde Elevator Co. at the residence today at 10:30 A M Rev Henry Faville of the Congregational church officiated Pallbearers included A A Morse F L Goddard A L McIntosh H W Pierce Mr Stevenson and R S Hyde The body was shipped to Ripon Wisconsin for final services and interment.
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Charles E. Bennett
Hyde Elevator Company
Henry Faville
Congregational Church
A. A. Morse
F. L. Goddard
A. L. McIintosh
H. W. Pierce
Mr. Stevenson
R. S. Hyde
Milwaukee
Ripon
Knights of Columbus to remodel hall on Main Street
The Knights of Columbus at their last meeting began plans for a dedicated hall. The Coren hall on Main Street, formerly the Knights of Pythias hall, will be remodeled with a reception room and other necessary accommodations for a Knights of Columbus hall. No other business of importance was on the agenda.
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Knights of Columbus
Coren
Main Street
Knghts of
Vet of Two Wars Dies in Illinois
Salem Ill Nov 21 Gen James Stewart a veteran of the Mexican and Civil wars former congressman and banker and republican politician is dead at 82 He defeated Judge Silas Bryan a Nebraskan’s father for congress.
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Salem
Ill
James Stewart
Silas Bryan
Congress
Waterway plan approved in trans-Mississippi congress
In Uskogee on November 21 the trans-Mississippi congress endorsed the Mississippi River improvement plan, including a ship canal from Cairo to the Gulf, with strong support for the project.
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N.uskogee
trans-Mississippi Congress
Mississippi
Cairo
The
Gulf
Merchants Abolish Premiums and Souvenirs in La Crosse
At a La Crosse Merchants Protective association meeting the group voted unanimously to ban all premiums and souvenirs after January 1. The practice had caused costs and rivalries among merchants and will end with the new rule. Minor issues on rail service were referred to committees.
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Merchants Protective Association of la Crosse
Walsh Plea Claims Wealth Violates Law If Successful
Chicago November 21. John R. Walsh defense argues a king of finance who violates laws yet succeeds should not be punished. They assert bankers may ignore letter of the law while observing its spirit to protect depositors. Prosecutor Dobyns calls the theory Napoleonian and sensational.
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Chicago
John R. Walsh
King of Finance
Dobyns
Stampede at funeral leaves nine injured in York church
Panic at Quicker church in York Pennsylvania during a double murder funeral injures nine people. Eli Gross of Zion's View is among the injured as panicked attendees push to escape through doors and windows after a stove topples during the upheaval. Bodies remained in coffins until after the injured were treated and buried.
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York
Eli Gross
Zion
Heirs Award Damages Over Estate Administrator
Judge Fruit rules in the suit by the heirs of William Jones against administrator R. T. Roberts of the Jones estate. Roberts owes $69.82 in damages for overcharging fees. Roberts moved from Bangor Wisconsin to Mankato Minnesota.
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Judge Fruit
William Jones
R. T. Roberts
Mankato
Duke hosts lavish Welbeck ball for Spanish royals
In London a prominent duke held a grand ball at Welbeck Abbey in honor of the King and Queen of Spain. The Spanish royals danced in a subterranean ballroom famed for its priceless paintings, while English lawyers sought to remove the duke over disputes regarding the Portland estate and heir claims.
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London
Duke of Portland
Portland
Spain
Welbeck Abby
Weather forecast for Wisconsin Minnesota and Iowa
Fair tonight and cooler with fair Friday. Coolest around 32 and warmest near 38 degrees. Winds at 4 miles per hour. Snow total about 0.78 inch.
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Iowa
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