Rushford Sends Big Delegation With Military Band
Rushford today repaid La Crosse visitors by sending a monster delegation to the Inter-State fair now underway here. The group wore yellow badges and moved through the grounds with their renowned thirty-two piece military band serenading local firms.
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Rushford
la Crosse
Tribune
E. A. Lambert
R. Milde
A. Knutson
W. Blanchfield
I. Purdy
H. Larson
A. Ronnenberg
E. Sundberg
M. Blanchfield
Rate Commission Restores 25 Cent Package Rate Shift
Madison dispatch reports the Wisconsin Rate Commission ordered a return to the 25 cent package rate for shipments within the state on a single line. The decision follows arguments by La Crosse Manufacturers and Jobbers Union leaders Hirshheimer and Kurtenacker. The ruling, temporary and contingent on a later uniform inter-railroad system, allows 40 cents if transfers occur.
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Madison
Wis
Railroad Rate Commission
A. Hirshheimer
la Crosse Plow Company
Carl Kurtenacker
John Gund Brewing Company
la Crosse Manufacturers’ & Jobbers’ Union
Labor Attacks Taft In Gompers Edited War on Aspirations
Organized labor led by the American Federation of Labor opens a campaign against Secretary of War Taft. Gompers publishes a five page editorial headlined Injunction Standard Bearer criticizing Taft’s boycott rulings and western labor talks. The piece argues Taft would strip workers of rights and back capitalist interests.
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Washington
Organized Labor
American Federation of Labor
Taft
Gompers
Wt Ad
Cincinnati
Roosevelt Ends His Summer Vacation
President Roosevelt and family ended their vacation at Oyster Bay and departed by train for Washington at 10 AM. Crowds cheered as he shook hands for five minutes. the party included Mrs Roosevelt Quentin Ethel Loeb Latta and their spouses. Horses and property traveled separately, and the special train reached Jersey City and Manhattan with whistles welcoming the unit before arriving in Washington at 6 PM.
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Oyster Bay
Roosevelt
Washington
Quentin
Ethel
Loeb
Latta
Long Island
Jersey City
Manhattan Island
Notorious horse thief sought by Minnesota governor
Madison dispatch reports Sheriff McDevitt of Hastings Minnesota arrived with a requisition from Governor Johnson. William Radke, held in Milwaukee house of correction for burglary, is wanted in Minnesota. Radke, a noted horse thief, operated in Southern Minnesota and previously broke jail at Hastings and Owatonna.
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Hastings
Madison
Wis
McDevitt
Minn
Johnson
Minesota
William Radke
Milwaukee House of Correction
Radke
Minnesota
Owatonna
Husband stabs wife then leaps from fourth floor
New York on September 25 Harry Chernock fatally stabbed Mollie Chernock and leaped from a fourth story flat window. He died in hospital and Mollie is in critical condition. Police report he was believed insane.
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New York
Harry Chernock
Mollie
Won’t Stand for The Commission on Riverfront Land
Mrs. Sarah H. Larson, heir of Mrs. R. A. Clark, resists a $75 commission award from Chicago and Milwaukee over a riverfront land dispute. She has not settled the amount and may take the case to court, with a decision likely next week.
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Sarah H. Larson
R. A. Clark
Chicago
Milwaukee
William Funk Enters Bankruptcy in La Crosse
William F. Funk, son of M. Funk and secretary of the La Crosse Boiler Company, filed a bankruptcy petition today with Referee C. L. Baldwin. He reports assets of 6900 dollars and liabilities of 60000 dollars, citing notes and involvement in the Mexican Plantation Company as sources of his financial collapse. Funk, a mechanical engineer, resides with his parents at 1407 Main Street and was a stockholder in the insolvent Mexican Plantation Company, with claims against it also attributed to him.
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William F. Funk
M. Funk
la Crosse
Gould and
Sumner Streets
C. L. Baldwin
Funk
Main Street
Dispute Over Barre Land Title Lands in Circuit Court
Olaf Swennes and Carl Brecktrah clash over land ownership in Barre. Drecktrah sues for $50 damages after Swennes allegedly drove a hay laden team across the property on November 29, 1906. Case called in circuit court following a prior Huggins jury action.
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Olaf Swennes
Carl Brecktrah
Swennes
Drecktrah
Huggins
Barre
Justice Court
Circuit Court
Morris & Startwell
Unwritten Law Plea Shapes Murder Verdict in Harris Case
Amasa C. Campbell, wealthy Antigo lumberman, was found guilty of killing Dr. Benjamin F. Harris after a dispute over divorce and jealousy. Jurors urged the judge and pardons board to grant mercy, seeking a one year sentence and possible early release. Defense plans a new trial, arguing Campbell was incited by Harris's divorce proceedings.
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Chicago
Windes
Amasa C. Campbell
Antigo
Wis
Benjamin F. Harris
Harris
Campbell
Cook County
Board of Pardons
Stock Exchange
Cubs Invite Teddy to Post season Series
Chicago September 25 President Charles Murphy of the Cubs sent an invitation to President Roosevelt and his cabinet to attend the world championship post season series. The Cubs win over Philadelphia yesterday makes them one of the contestants and the Sox victory over Philadelphia fuels belief the post season will pit the two Chicago clubs again.
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Chicago
Charles Murphy
Cubs
Roosevelt
Philadelphia
Sox
Knox Endorsed for Republican Nomination by State League
Harrisburg September 25 The state league of Republican clubs adopted a resolution urging Pennsylvania's delegates to the Republican national convention to vote for Knox for the nomination.
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Harrisburg
State League of Republican Clubs Today
Pennsylvania
Knox
It Is Better to Point With Pride Than Alarm
A brief editorial urges readers to focus on constructive pride rather than widespread alarm. It argues confident public stance inspires progress and criticizes constant fear as counterproductive. The piece appeals to civic virtue and measured response to challenges.
Sensations Mark Opening of Borah Case by the State
Boise reporters note start of Senator Borah’s trial with bold claims from Prosecutor Burch. He alleges former Governor Steunenberg led land frauds and that Borah acted as his counselor. The opening statement cites funds from Barber and Moon, Wisconsin lumber magnates, to push the scheme.
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Boise
Borah
Burch
Steunenberg
Barber and Moon
Wisconsin
Fraud cases claim attempt to sway governor over land deals
Burch testified that Steunenberg tried to involve Governor Gooding and other elites, but Gooding refused. The government alleges at least 100 dummy entrymen were used to influence land selections, with 65 dummy settlers at the office an hour before state picks, each carrying a map of their proposed claims.
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Steunenberg
Governor Gooding
Gooding
Burch
Women in Wisconsin Vote For Congressmen
Wisconsin Women Suffrage association closes sessions with plan to vote for national house members. They argue the constitution’s people power is misapplied and seek ratification of the 16th amendment. Officers elected include Rev. Olympia Brown as President and Mrs. Etta Garner as Executive Chair.
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Madison
Wis
Wisconsin Women Suffrage Association
National
House of Representatives
United States
Congress
States
Olympia Brown
Racine
Henrietta Lyman
Jessie N. Luther
Vida James
Richland Center
Madge Waters
Etta Garner
Platteville
W. von Bruendheshain
Milwaukee
B. Ostrander
Gwendlen Willis
Woman Loses Pocketbook at Milwaukee Depot
Mrs Knott reported to police that she misplaced a purse containing $7 and valuables in the Milwaukee depot waiting room. She left it on a seat while she looked out a window, returned to find it gone, and notified authorities as crowds filled the area.
Spooner Quiet in Wisconsin as Taft Camp Gets Play
Wisconsin politics heat up between La Follette and Taft. Senator Spooner made a secret visit, fueling Taft talk while La Follette confidants Rogers and Ekern map strategy. An Arena article by William Kittle touts La Follette as Roosevelt’s successor, aiming to boost support among capitol staff and letters nationwide. The campaign quietly moves into a nine month still hunt without an official announcement.
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Madison
Wis
Wisconsin
la Follettee
William H. Taft
Spooner
Taft
Capitol
Alfred T. Rogers
la Follette
Herman J. Ekern
Arena
Roosevelt
William Kittle
Board of Normal Regents
Workmen to contest payments of small union dues
Local members of the Ancient Order of United Workmen in La Crosse owe between 1.25 and 10 dollars each, totaling 1500 to 2000 dollars among 250 members. The Milwaukee Surety Company, trustee in bankruptcy, will collect the debts, with attorneys Morris and Hartwell hired to contest claims. If unpaid, suits may be filed in the circuit court at the January term and a consolidated action could settle the matter.
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Ancient Order of United Workmen
Milwaukee Surety Company
United States
la Crosse
Morris & Hartwell
New Albin Beats Dorchester Team In Low Scoring Game
New Albin Kansas defeated Dorchester 3 to 2 in a Sunday baseball clash. Ritter of New Albin fanned 11 while yielding 4 hits, Schwartzoff struck out three and allowed 5 hits. Lenz caught for New Albin and Lowe for Dorchester.
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New Albin, Ka
Dorchester
Ritter
la Crosse
New Albin
Schwartzoff
Lenz
Lowe
Reddy O'Brien Receives Light Sentence for Saloon Burglary
In Madison on Sept 25 special report, Reddy O'Brien who escaped after burgling a local saloon over a year ago pleaded guilty and drew a two and a half year term. His accomplice O'Tool had earlier been convicted and given five years. The judge cited O'Brien's recent marriage eight months ago and his steady work as reasons for leniency.
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Madison
Opening Day Receipts Come Up Short as Lora Marr Favored
Secretary reports 4500 people on grounds though crowd expected to grow. First heat of 2:20 trot shows Lora Marr winning ahead of Emma Mack and Edith Tell with Miss Prophet and Cooksey following. Second heat repeats Lora Marr in front with Emma Mack second and Miss Prophet third. time listed as 2:204, securing Lora Marr the race.
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Lora Marr
Emma Mack
Edith Tell
Miss Prophet
Cooksey
Races Lead Off Busy Interstate Fair Day
First heat ran 2 24 pace with 600 dollar purse. Chic Gibson took first, Speed On fourth, others noted. second heat saw Speed On win with 2 18 4 pace and Mr Murphy and Chap L placing. Attendance exceeded 10 000 today, doubling yesterday. Secretary Van Auken cites yesterday’s receipts 500 short of opening day last year. he forecasts a record fair if weather remains favorable. Excursion trains from La Crosse & Southeastern, Rushford, and Austin brought large crowds. The grounds show a lively start and officials expect best crowds of the week.
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Chic Gibson
Chappelle
Mr. Murphy
Speed On
Mrs. Jarvis
Joy Ray
Sweet Marie
Luther
Sir
Peerless Peat
Chap L
Joe Roy
Miss Jarvis
C. S. van Auken
van Auken
la Crosse & Southeastern
Rushford
Austin
Morris at Regents Meet on Normal Plans
The site board of normal regents is in session here today under consideration is the La Crosse normal school plans. Senator Morris said the work is simple routine and there is nothing for publication.
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Morris
Regents
Madison
Board of Normal Regents
la Crosse Normal School
Wisconsin and Minnesota Weather Forecast Brief
Wisconsin fair with frost tonight. Thursday increasing clouds and warmer. Minnesota and Iowa fair tonight with rising clouds and warmer Thursday. River forecast shows river rising slowly over the next 36 hours. Water stages today:
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Wisconsin
Minnesota
Iowa
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Hirshheimer
Kurtenacker
Local Jobbers’ Union
Dison
Mulai Hafid
Sultan Abdul Aziz
Morocco
Ulai Hafid
Marakesh
Abdul Aziz
LABOR
Mangompers’ Editorial
William Funk
Badger
ING
Lumberman
Teddy
Steinenberg
THE
William E’ Borah
St. Paul
Red Wing
Reeds Landing
Prairie du Chien
Dubuque
la Claire
Davenport
Keokuk
St. Louis
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