Torrance Plans for Just Rates and City Metering
Alderman Torrance proposes metering all city taps including city hall parks and schools. He argues municipal water should be taxed through general taxation and that hospital and parochial facilities receive reduced rates. Milwaukee Mayor S A Bading opposes rate hikes, urging cheap water for the poor and promising court action if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Torrance
Torrance
Mr. Tor
le Crosse
Bading
Milwaukee
Railroad Commission
S. A. Bading
Unsettled Weather Across Midwest and Plains
Forecasts show unsettled weather tonight and Friday across Wisconsin Minnesota Iowa with probable showers and little temperature change. Scattered showers have occurred in the Mississippi Valley and Great Lakes region, while a western low brings unsettled conditions and moderate winds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lan Crosse
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Iowa
Wyming
Missippi
Upper Lakes Reand
Plateau
North Pacific States
South Carolina
Dakotas
Mon‘a
Canadian Northwest
Atlantic
White Way leaks threaten cables and city claims
J. M. Storkerson of La Crosse Telephone warns that defective White Way insulation has caused leaks damaging light and telephone cables. He cites $23,009 in damages and possible suits against the city, noting electrolysis risks to underground pipes and multiple utilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Storkerson
la Crosse Telephone Company
Storkerson
White Way
Majestic Theater
E. H. Hoffman
Thurston Owens
la Crosse Gas and Electric Company
Cigar dealer wounds robber during early morning hold up
In Chicago on October 9 J. E. Sullivan a cigar dealer shot and wounded one of two men who tried to rob him. He says both assailants escaped in a automobile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
J. E. Sullivan
Sullivan
WEDDING PERMITS ISSUED IN LA CROSSE AREA
Charles L. Pierce and Miss Marie J. Bahr of Burr Oak secured a license to wed. El mer Nelson La Crosse will wed Johanna Gillis, also of this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles L. Pierce
Marie J. Bahr
Burr Oak
Elmer Nelson
la Crosse
Johanna Gillis
Stepchild Kills Stepfather in Des Moines Family Tragedy
Clarence Grimm a 38 year old teamster was slain by his 28 year old stepson William Straight after a family quarrel in Des Moines Iowa. Mrs Grimm is reported hysterical and unable to provide a clear account.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Clarence Grimm
William Straight
Chipman Funeral Held for Mrs G W Chipman Onalaska
Funeral services for Mrs. G W Chipman, who died at her Onalaska home Tuesday, were conducted today at 2 PM at the Onalaska Methodist church. Burial followed in the Onalaska cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chipman
G W. Chipman
Onalaska
President Wilson Signals Final Panama Canal Breakthrough
President Wilson in the White House pressed a button at two o clock to signal workers on the Isthmus of Panama. The command released the temporary dam and allowed water into the Culebra cut, marking the final act in canal construction.
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Washington
White House
Wilson
Panama
Culebra
Massacre Report Emerges From Torreon Capture
Dispatches from Madera and confirmation of Torreon's fall indicate nearly 200 Spaniards were butchered by rebel forces led by General Villa. Spanish minister Cologan and American charge O Shaughnessy report the city is captured and seek more news on Spaniards safety as French and German reps fear for their nationals. About 300 foreigners fled Torreon two weeks ago and head to Monterey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
Madera
Torreon
Senor Cologan
Mexico
Nelson O’shaughnessy
O'Shaughnessy
Washington
Francisco Villa
Train wreck injures thirty six near Winnsboro
A New Orleans and Northwestern excursion train carrying hundreds to a circus at Natchez derailed a mile from Winnsboro Louisiana. Thirty six people were injured and twelve were in serious condition.
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New Orleans
Northwestern
Winnsboro
Natchez
Miss
Poincare Declines Bullfight in Madrid Visit
President Poincare of France, guest of King Alfonso, skipped a bullfight arranged in his honor saying he did not care to see it. The event occurred during his Madrid visit on October 9.
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Madrid
Poincare
France
Alfonso
La Crosse Seeks Seminary of German Reformed Church
Luncheon of board of trade members at the La Crosse Club heard N M Scott outline plans to secure a seminary for the city. About 9000 dollars has been raised with 7000 more in sight and the city may bid up to 16000 plus a 20 acre site near Mormon Coulee Road.
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Board of Trade
Scott
la Crosse
German Reformed Church
la Crosse Club
N. M. Scott
LaFayette
Ind
Mormon Coulee
Peter Newburg
J. J. Felber
C. P. Thompson
Messrs
New York Teachers Dropped After Motherhood Policy
The New York Board of Education decided to drop teachers who become mothers from the payroll. The ruling, announced after considering Mrs. Bridget C. Poixotto of the Bronx who left to bear a child, will apply generally to all such cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York Public Schools
Board of Education
Bridget C. Poixotto
Bronx
Bank President Arrested in Kansas City Security Embezzlement
John C. Simpson, president of the State Bank of Wyandotte County Kansas, was arrested in Winnipeg on October 9 charged with absconding with 13 407 in securities. Kansas City authorities have been notified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
Man
John C. Simpson
State Bank of
Box Score Highlights From Quiet Ballgame Anticlimax
Stolen bases credited to Fletcher Murray Cooper Collins Baker Oldring with two base hits. Schafer added three base hits, Collins homered off Schang. Doyle completed an unassisted double play. Tesreau pitched six and one third innings Crandall two and two thirds Bush allowed five hits off Tesreau eleven off Crandall one. Crandall struck out once Tesreau three Bush four. Bush issued four walks Tesreau three.
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Fletcher
Murray
Cooper
Collins
Baker
Oldring
Schafer
Schang
Doyle
Tesreau
Crandall
Bush
Philadelphia
New York
E. Murphy
Po Herzog
Burns
McInnis
Strunk
Cf Murray
Barry
McLean
A Wilson
P Merkle
Wiltse
Merkle
Beilis Trial In Kiev Sees Martial Law Amid Rift
In Kiev on the Beilis ritual murder trial day two martial law is imposed to curb anti Jewish violence. Beilis pleads innocence declaring he is unjustly detained. Witnesses so far 26 of 219 testifying on routine details as mobs beat Jews in the streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mendel Beilis
Fieff
Russia
Andrew Yushinsky
Kieff
Budapest
Beilis
Society of True Russians
Dramatic Plea For Sulzer From Louis Marshall
Louis Marshall urged the acquittal of impeached Gov William Sulzer in Albany arguing removal would undermine the state's law. He blamed political figures for the proceedings while defending Sulzer against charges including misappropriation of campaign funds. Alton B Parker countered, saying Sulzer had no valid defense and must be removed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
N. Y
William Sulzer
New York
Louis Marshall
High Court
Marshall
Sulzer
Alton B. Parker
Knutson Infant Dies at West La Crosse Home
Elsadie Knutson infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Sever Knutson of West La Crosse died at home from an infant disease. Survived by two brothers besides her parents. Funeral Saturday at 10 from residence with Rev D C Jones officiating. Burial in Oak Grove cemetery.
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Elsadie Knutson
Sever Knutson
West la Crosse
Rev
D. C. Jones
Oak Grove Cemetery
Bush Wins Third Game of the Series
In his first year in the major leagues, Bush kept a cool head and used masterly tactics to drive Tesreau to the bench in the seventh inning, collecting 11 hits as his team won hands down in the series game.
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Tesreau
Bush
Mack
Salt Lake
Giants
Schang Clouts Out Home Run As Athletics Triumph
At Polo Grounds on October 9 Connie Mack's pitching prospect Bush shut down the Giants as Philadelphia outhit them twelve to five and scored eight runs off Tesreau and Crandall. Schang delivered a key blast, and the Athletics led from the first inning, while Giants hitters showed little pep after early trouble.
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Hal Sheridan
Polo Grounds
New York
Connie Mack
Buss
Giants
Athletics
Tesreau
Crandall
Ozark Giant
Schang
Young Bush
Murray
Collins
McLean
Merkle
Herzog
Shafer
Tilly
Bush Puzzler Leads Pitcher Shuffle in Early Game
Murray attempted a steal, Bush braced quickly as Mack trotted out Bush and two other pitchers. The rotation shows three arms used so far in the contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray
Bush
Mack
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