Standard Oil circular condemns Landis ruling
The Standard Oil company has sent a circular to ministers nationwide condemning Judge Landis's decision and attacking the federal government and Roosevelt. Rev. Henry Faville received the circular along with other local clergy, citing legality of the freight rate and criticizing press coverage and public opinion.
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Landis
Standard Oil Company
Henry Faville
Standard
Standard Company
Faville
Roosevelt
Cirenac
Smith
Glass Gets Five Years For Bribery Vote Sale
Louis Glass, vice-president of the Pacific States Telephone and Telegraph, was sentenced by Superior Judge Lawler to five years in San Quentin for bribing Supervisor Lonergan to vote against granting a Home Telephone franchise.
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San Francisco
Cal
Louis Glass
Pacific States Telephone and Telegraph Company
Lonergan
Home Telephone Company
Lawler
San Quentin
Girl Believes in Love at First Sight before Marriage
A young woman clings to love at first sight until she marries, challenging romantic ideals as she navigates commitment and the social implications of marriage in her community.
Demands Daughter Queenie Seized by Cahill After Attack
Mrs Henrietta Linn seeks return of her 16 year old daughter Queenie who vanished Sunday. She accuses Fred Cahill, a streetcar conductor and night watchman, of striking Linn with a club at the Bronson Hotel and fleeing with the girl. Police hunted Cahill. he was arrested at Central Station and to be held for trial in Judge Brindley's court.
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Henrietta Linn
Second Street
Queenie
Hotel Bronson
Fred Cahill
Boycott Hotel
Cahill
Bronson
Bronson Hotel
C. A. Hunt
Linn
Central Station
Central
Sturdevant Divorce Revealed After Years of Strife
Neillsville Wisconsin September 5. A Clark County circuit court granted a divorce to Mrs. L. M. Sturdevant wife of Gov Davidson special agent. Former attorney general Sturdevant served two terms before January. Grounds unknown and the affair shrouded in secrecy. Friends say the quarrel spans years.
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Neillsvile
Wis
Circuit Court of
Clark County
L. M. Sturdevant
Davidson
Sturdevant
Government Plays and Public Pays
Washington reports officials are returning from vacations as September begins. President Roosevelt leads a season of strenuous trips and outdoor activity. The story describes the backlog of duties and the renewed energy to get the machinery moving again after holiday periods.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Injunction Stops Damming of Beaver Creek Mill
Judge Fruit grants a temporary injunction to Galesville Milling Co restraining M J Stearns from raising Beaver Creek dam height to back water that could hinder their mill wheels. Freeman named as defendant though injunction targets Stearns. Stearns plans larger dam work. Proceeding possibly continued to seek permanent injunction after Stearns secures lower mill and water power rights.
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Judge Fruit
Galesville Milling Company
Galesville
Wis
M. J. Stearns
Beaver Creek
Stearns
G. Y. Freemen
Freeman
Rural mail carrier charged with embezzling funds
Raymond A. Peterson a rural mail carrier at Stockholm Wisconsin was arrested by Postal Inspector E E Frazer on embezzlement charges. He appeared before United States Court Commissioner Andrew Lees in La Crosse and was bound over to await the federal grand jury with bail set at 500 dollars. The complaint cites embezzlement of 27 51 dollars though other small sums were used for personal use. Petersons usual honesty is noted but the case may be heard in the fall term of the United States court in La Crosse in October.
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Raymond A. Peterson
Stockholm
Wis
Post Office
E. E. Frazer
Peterson
la Crosse
United States Court
Andrew Lees
Federal Grand Jury
Frazer
Striker Arrested for Pulling Plugs at Mayfair Station
Chicago report says Geo F Birdsell a telegraph operator was arrested by Western Union on charges of tampering with and disarranging circuits at Mayfair station. Birdsell admits pulling plugs but claims he acted on orders from the wire chief. Offense carries fine or up to one year in jail as strike tensions rise and companies seek to deter interruption of messages.
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Chicago
Geo. F. Birdsell
Western Union Telegraph Company
Mayfair Station
Birdsell
Western Union
Company on Monday Means Guests Each Day of Week
The notice states a company will host guests every day of the upcoming week starting Monday. It outlines daily visitor access, expected schedules, and any required credentials or safety protocols for entry.
Railroads Pay Big Sums in Taxes in Wisconsin
Wisconsin state tax records show August 1907 railroad taxes totaling 1,647,124.97, a record high due to re apportionment and five new railroads. Chicago & Northwestern led with 518,017.42, while Chicago & Lake Superior paid 64 cents and other lines like Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul and Chicago Burlington & Quincy posted prominent totals.
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Madison
Wis
Chicago & Northwestern Railroad
Chicago & Lake Superior
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Northwestern
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
Green Bay & Western
la Crosse & Southeastern
La Follette Lenroot Conference Sparks Presidential Talk
A high level meeting here between Senator La Follette and I L Lenroot stirred speculation on presidential plans and Lenroot’s possible U S Senate bid against Isaac Stephenson. No plans were announced and La Follette declined to discuss politics or recent Pittsburgh matter. A larger gathering next week was reportedly planned but not confirmed.
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Madison
Wis
Senator la Follette
United States
I. L. Lenroot
la Follette
Pittsburg
Lenroot
Isaac Stephenson
Roosevelt names Creek chief under new law
Oyster Bay Sept 5 President Roosevelt appointed Meyer Tiger chief of the Creek nation to succeed the late Pleasant Porter marking the first use of a new law allowing the president to name chiefs for the five civilized tribes.
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Oyster Bay
Roosevelt
Mery Tiger
Pleasant Porter
Sailor kills himself after shortened leave
Annapolis, Sept. 5. Yeoman Alvin Mauppin of the U S Navy shot himself after being forced to leave his bride he had just married. He had expected an eleven days furlough but it was cut short his mind was unbalanced by the disappointment.
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Annapolis
Yeoman
Alvin Mauppin
United States Navy
Veteran horse trainer John Johnson dies at home
John Johnson of 2106 Kane Street, a veteran horse trainer, died this afternoon at 3 o clock of old age. Funeral arrangements will be announced later by his family.
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John Johnson
Kane Street
C F Hoffman Dead Pioneer German of City
Mr. C F Hoffman aged 85 and long a prominent German resident of the city died at 2 PM after six weeks of illness. He resided at 922 State and is survived by two children E H Hoffman and Julia Hoffman.
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C. F. Hoffman
State
E. H. Hoffman
Julia Hoffman
Cholera Spreading Triggers National Precaution Warning
In St Petersburg on September 5 cholera is spreading and a nationwide warning to take precautions has been issued. The notice urges vigilance and adherence to health measures to curb the outbreak.
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ST. Petersburg
Firemen from across the nation attend annual convention
Oklahoma City reports the national firemen's association holds its annual convention with attendees from fire departments nationwide gathering downtown for meetings and demonstrations.
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Oklahoma City
Okla
National Firemen’s Association
Tar and Feathers and Mob Violence for Pinhead Earle
New York reports Ferdinand Pinney Earle, the artist, faced a hostile mob in Monroe after shipping his wife and child to Europe to marry his mistress. He was dragged from his carriage, beaten with a horse whip, and narrowly escaped tar and feathering as officials provided safe passage home. His wife, torn by events, announced acceptance of the situation and sorrow, while Earle blamed public opinion for his troubles and vowed resignation from Monroe.
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New York
Ferdinand Pinney Earle
Monroe
Europe
Earle
France
Sophia Kutner
Utah
Court ejects gum in Evansville police court
In Evansville Indiana Mrs Anna Brush faced Judge Winfrey in the police court for chewing gum during her appearance as a witness. The judge threatened jail unless she removed the gum and she did comply.
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Evansville
Ind
Anna Brush
Winfrey
La Crosse Officials Meet State Rail Commission on Gas and Electric Rates
Mayor Wendell A. Anderson and City Attorney John F. Doherty of La Crosse met the state railroad commission over La Crosse Gas & Electric Companys request to raise lighting and power rates. The commission gave no statements and indicated no immediate decision, promising expedition within a thorough fact review.
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Madison
Wis
Wendell A. Anderson
John F. Doherty
la Crosse
State Railroad Commission
Anderson
Doherty
City Hall Visit Yields Little Information on Conference
Inquiry at Madison city hall produced no details on the visit of Dr. Anderson and Mr. Doherty. It remains unclear if the lighting firm attended the meeting, and manager Williams’s whereabouts were unknown. Authorities doubt his invitation or awareness of any conference.
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Anderson
Doherty
Madison
Williams
No Wine in Georgia Church Communion
Atlanta reporters note woe and resentment as Georgia judges interpret the new prohibition law as barring wine in church sacraments. The provision does not take effect until January 1, and ministers would be liable for serving wine in communion rites.
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Georgia
Atlanta
Churches of
Rioters Burn and Panic Grips Antwerp
Rioters burning and looting trigger panic as striking dock workers riot across Antwerp. Incendiary fires erupt nightly, injuring many and causing estimated losses between one and two million dollars. Officials fear martial law may be declared before night.
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Antwerp
Cameron House appoints new manager after long tenure
Yesterday Cameron House ended Frank Kohn's three year run as manager. Kohn, with twelve years in La Crosse hotel work, vacated for a long holiday and was succeeded by E F Bunn, previously manager of the Park hotel in Madison and the Ree Vere hotel in Chicago.
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Cameron House
Frank Kohn
la Crosse
E. F. Bunn
Park Hotel
Madison
Chicago
Emperor Escapes Moonlight Plot In Vienna
Emperor Francis Joseph reportedly escaped unharmed from an assassination attempt in Vienna on Sept. 5. Separately, Havana reported strong earthquakes near Mayarí in Santiago province on the same date, shocking residents and damaging structures.
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Vienna
Emperor Francis Joseph
Weather and River Forecast Brief for Midwest States
Wisconsin mostly fair tonight and Friday with warmer conditions. Minnesota fair tonight turning unsettled Friday and warmer west. Iowa fair and warmer tonight with increasing cloudiness Friday. River forecast shows a slow fall over the next 36 hours as river stages hold steady today.
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Wisconsin
Minnesota
Iowa
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Pinhead Earle
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