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Ladysmith News Budget

Location

Ladysmith, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1908

Page

4

Washington Briefs Highlight Navy Vacation and Canal Excavation

The Supreme Court adjourns until October. Secretary Metcalf plans a June vacation in California. Capt C D Chandler takes charge of Fort Omaha signal corps work. Otto H Fittman named expert on the U S Canada boundary commission. Isthmian canal excavation falls by over 500000 cubic yards in May due to heavy rainfall. May total 2703923 cubic yards.

Secretary of the Navy Metcalf Washington California C. D. Chandler Signal Corps Fort Omaha Oury Otto H. Fittman Coast and Geodetic Survey United States-Canadian Boundary Commission Isthmian Canal Goethals

Noted Newspaper Figure R A Lane Dies in Denver

R A Lane journalist author and critic dies of tuberculosis in Denver. Remains of George West Wilson Jacksonville Times Union president, and John J Straub labor leader in Nashville, among others, noted in obituary list. Daniel M Browning St Louis coal executive dies, as does Ernest Lamson famed New York author and actor in St Louis from typhoid pneumonia. Louis Frechette Montreal poet dies after brief illness. Rear Admiral Jackson McElmell US Navy dies in Philadelphia at 74 from heart disease. Martin Cheney Day Providence editor dies in New York hospital. Laurinda Collins Whitney mother of Henry M Whitney dies in Boston born 1810. S N Fellows Iowa minister dies in Iowa City.

R. A. Lane Denver R. J. Cooke Tennessee Methodist Episcopal Church George West Wilson Jacksonville Times-Union Company Florida John J. Straub South Nashville J. M. Browning Western Anthracite Coal Company St. Louis Ernest Lamson New York United States Louis Frechette Victor Hugo Montreal Jackson McElmell United States Navy Philadelphia Martin Cheney Day Providence Daily Journal Evening Bulletin Providence News Laurinda Collins Whitney Henry M. Whitney Boston W. C. Whitney Secretary of the Navy

Multiple Fatal and Serious Accidents Reported Across States

Drownings in Nebraska and Indiana, a Decatur Illinois crash leaves Joseph Sewell fatally injured, a Mullion Michigan train overturn injures four, a Kentucky missionary suffocates in a bath, and a New Jersey parachute fall ends in drowning. Also reported: a 49 year old woman corridor accident, the sinking of the German steamer Europea, Hooker Oklahoma fire destroying business district, and a Passaic parachutist drowning after entanglement in an American flag.

Mullion Mich J. M. Gordon Disciples of Christ Mungoll India H. D. Smith Hopkinsville Hillside Park Passaic N. J Frederick L. Wood New Haven

From Abroad In Brief Colonial and International Notes

The Peruvian congress will meet July 28. Duchess de Brissac, mathilde d Uzes sister of Duke d Uzes, died in Paris after months of illness. Kaiser William aims for a French exposition in Berlin next year signaling potential Franco German reconciliation. Berlin inaugurates a juvenile court on an American plan using civil court to shield youths. Spain lifts decree suspending constitutional guarantees at Barcelona and Gerona due to improving security after December terrorism. Kaiser plans to discipline Prince Frederick Wilhelm by exile to Silesia over Countess Paula von Lehndorff. A dumn commission backs replacing the imperial eagle on vodka labels with skulls and warnings. An epidemic of suicides in St. Petersburg lasts three months with 85 monthly deaths. destitution and despair noted. Russian rail ministry denies buying Pittsburg rails, as state and private lines must source from Russian works. imports from Italy, Argentina, and Brazil cited.

Duchess de Brissac Mathilde d’Uzes Duké d’Uzes Paris Kaiser William Berlin France Germany Barcelona Gerona Frederick Wilhelm Prussia Paula von Lehnedorff Silesia Dumn Commission St. Petersburg

Notable crimes and political shifts in early 1900s news

Reports span from Joseph Stitz’s one year prison sentence for illegally voting under an alias to Emma Sendex’s fatal shooting amid marital taunts in Wilkesbarre. Other items include executions, suicides, a San Quentin sentence for C G Richie, and Schiwara’s jail term for exposing German secrets. Oregon backs Gov Chamberlain for Senate with a sizable expected margin.

Joseph Stitz New York Charles Mullen Emma Sendex Wilkesbarre

Political headquarters open in Chicago for Joseph G Cannon

A headquarters for Joseph G Cannon opened at the Auditorium hotel in Chicago. Other items note a Pullman death in Pittsburg of consular agent J F Hanson from heart disease and a Vermillion Illinois duel death of Constable Northrup in a quarrel after a wrestling match.

Joseph G. Cannon Auditorium Hotel Chicago J. F. Hanson United States Neuvitas Union Station Pittsburg Bruce Northrup Vermillion Ill Charles Crawford Union Pacific Railroad Breckens Honolulu

Desolation spreads as severe Nebraska tornado leaves heavy toll

Reports from June nine describe a southern Nebraska twister that struck Friday evening across at least four counties and into Kansas. At least twelve died near Byron Deshler with many more injured as homes livestock and crops were wiped out. Towns including Carleton Fairfield Deshler Shickley Geneva Franklin Ong and Riverton suffered extensive damage.

Omaha Nebraska Byron Deshler Fillmore Webster Franklin Thayer Kansas Carleton Fairfield Shickley Geneva Frankling Ong Riverton

Bank Loot Staging Ground for Big Flight Ten Years Each

Henry Rieber former paying teller and John Young former auditor of the Farmers Deposit National Bank were sentenced to ten years in the Western penitentiary for looting the Pittsburg bank in a case described as the greatest bank robbery on record. They testified the cash haul ranged from 500 to 50 000 dollars, totaling about 2 million, with only 2000 recovered plus worthless stock.

Pittsburg Bank Pittsburg Henry Rieber Farmers’ Deposit National Bank John Young Western Penitentiary Young United States

Fight on Eufaula Streets Wounds Two Men

In Eufaula Oklahoma on June 9 a street fight between fifteen Checotah residents and Eufaula citizens left Deputy Constable F M Woods gravely wounded and Joseph Parmenter of Checotah wounded but not severely. Woods was attempting to disarm Parmenter when the exchange of about fifteen shots occurred.

Checotah Eufaula Okla F. M. Woods Joseph Parmenter Woods Parmenter

Anna Gould and Helie de Sagan Marriage Delayed

Paris reports that Mme Anna Goulds lawyers say certain matters have delayed the marriage to Prince Helie de Sagan but a ceremony is expected within a month. Georges Gould, her brother, may be absent due to business interests requiring his presence in the United States.

Paris Mme Anna Gould Prince Helie de Sagan George Gould Mme. Gould United States

Druggist in Black River Falls Takes Own Life

Ben Werner a local druggist of Black River Falls Wisconsin committed suicide today by shooting himself through the head. He had suffered long melancholy with no clear apparent reason given for his act and death.

Black River Falls Wis Ben Werner

Tragic Derailed Body Found Under Omaha Train

An unknown man was killed after being run down by an Omaha passenger train at Hazel Park in St. Paul last night. The body was mutilated with both legs severed and the head crushed.

St. Paul Omaha Hazel Park

Railroad Bridge Wrecked Over Canadian River at Purcell

Two spans of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe bridge across the Canadian river at Purcell Oklahoma collapsed last night blocking the line and suspending traffic between Oklahoma City and Texas on the route.

Guthrie Okla Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Canadian River Purcell Oklahoma City Texas

Conductor Falls Under Car In Helena Accident

Helena Montana June 9 William Hale conductor of the local traction company fell under his car and received injuries which probably will be fatal.

Helena Mont William Hale Local Traction Company

Foul air fatal. six miners dead in Gladstone mine

In Silverton Colorado on June 9 six miners died from poisoned air at the Cold King mine near Gladstone after a fire in the engine room destroyed the engine house and shaft house. Rescue efforts claimed several lives as rescuers succumbed to the toxic atmosphere while searching for three missing workers.

Silverton Colo Victor Erickson John Sumston Otto Johnson

Anti-Taft men refuse to bolt Republican ranks

Chicago dispatch reports that allied anti-Taft advocates recalled their promise to bolt the Republican national committee over evidence for anti-Taft Southern delegations. The Saturday night statement by James Francis Burke prompted internal dissent and counter efforts, with many admitting the move failed to sway Taft supporters or public sentiment.

Chicago Republican National Committee James Francis Burke Knox Hemenway Indiana J. B. Kealing

Rising Water Triggers Panic Near Kaw River

The Kaw river rose steadily causing near panic in North Topeka and Armourdale Kansas City. Families rushed to move household goods to higher ground while packing houses and other establishments emptied basements and moved contents to upper floors.

Kansas City North Topeka Armourdale Kaw

Paris Faces New Murder Mystery In Wealthy Banker's Death

Paris reports a fresh homicide as Augste Remy a 77 year old retired banker is found stabbed to death in his Rue de la Peppiniere mansion. Police seek motives and loot as money and valuable jewels vanish.

Paris Adolphe Steinheil Mme. Japy Auguste Remy Rue de la Peppiniere

Balloonist Dies After Parachute Fault During Park Ascent

Springfield reporter Luther Edward Jones twenty seven year old balloonist tried an afternoon ascent at Mildred Park. As the balloon rose the parachute swung him into a tree limb crushing his skull and killing him instantly.

Springfield Ill Luther Edward Jones Mildred Park Jones

Two Canoeists Drown In Nepigon River Tragedy

Winnipeg Manitoba reports two canoeists William McKay and Albert Boiseau who had been missing for a week drowned in the Nepigon river. Local authorities confirmed their deaths after search efforts.

Winnipeg Man William McKay Albert Boiseau Nepigon River

Plague toll rises in La Guaira Venezuela report

American consul James P. Moffat reports eighteen deaths from the plague in La Guaira Venezuela. He arrived from Santiago yesterday to confirm the toll and details of the outbreak.

New York la Guaira Venezuela James P. Moffat Santiago

Gunboat Yorktown Ordered to Bering Sea Patrol

The gunboat Yorktown is ordered to leave Puget Sound on June 18 for a cruise to the Bering Sea to patrol the seal fisheries and deter pelagic sealing.

Bering Sea Washington Yorktown Puget Sound

Wreck Fatal to Four on Suburban Streetcar

A suburban street car jumped the track last night near St. Louis killing one man and fatally injuring three others. About twenty others were seriously hurt when the car plunged ten feet over an embankment.

St. Louis

Tragic double shooting ends in suicide in San Francisco

In San Francisco on June 9 George Scott aged 23 shot his wife and then killed himself. The couple had married recently and had frequent quarrels.

Hills San Francisco George Scott

Monarchs Toasting Amid State Banquet on Reval Visit

King Edward VII of Great Britain and Emperor Nicholas II of Russia met at a state banquet on the Russian yacht Standart in Reval Bay. They praised improving relations and spoke in English about a peaceful understanding, while residents serenaded the royal visitors with folk songs and rondallas.

Reval Edward VII Great Britain Nicholas Bay of Reval Gulf of Finland Russia Polar Star Alexandra Edward Stolypin

Tragic double murder suicide shocks Sioux City

Miss Margaret Sargent returned home to find her mother dead and Joe Ford, a noted gambler, with bullet wounds alongside her. A revolver lay in Ford's hand and a suicide note read I was driven to this may God forgive me. Police investigate motive and timeline in the June 10 incident.

Sioux City Iowa Margaret Sargent Joe Ford

General steel price cuts agreed after all day conference

Judge Elbert H. Gary announced that United States Steel corporation and major steel interests agreed to a general price reduction on finished steel products. The cut covers billets steel bars plates structural iron merchant pipe and wire nails after an all day meeting in New York.

New York Elbert H. Gary United States Steel Corporation

Waterville proprietor pays $10,000 fine in postal conspiracy case

In Portland, Maine, June 10, George F. Torry of Waterville paid the maximum $10,000 fine in U S district court for conspiracy to defraud the government of postage on second class mail matter. Judge Hale imposed the sentence recently.

Portland United States District Court George F. Torry Waterville Hale

Miss Roosevelt to Be Bridesmaid in New Jersey

Miss Ethel Roosevelt traveled from Washington to West Orange New Jersey to serve as bridesmaid at the wedding of Miss Georgiana Harding Farr and Mr Fletcher Harper Sibley.

Miss Roosevelt Washington Ethel Roosevelt West Orange N. J Georgiana Harding Farr Fletcher Harper Sibley

Twenty Hurt in Wreck at Stevensville Ont Train Collision

Twenty people were injured after Train No. 4 on the Wabash railroad from De Northwestern National Bank crashed near Stevensville Ontario yesterday. The incident involved a collision at a crossing causing multiple injuries.

Buffalo N. Y de- Northwestern National Bank Stevensville

Drowned Crossing Creek Incident in Minnesota

Percy Simmison of Gary drowned while crossing a creek in Fertile Minnesota as he attempted to ferry his sweetheart yesterday. The accident occurred when he became entangled in a wire fence during the crossing.

Fertile Minn Percy Simminson Gary

Scalding Accident Claims Lumber Mill Death

William Quimby died from burns received when he was scalded at Rainy River Lumber company's saw mill in Rainy River. The incident occurred near Spooner on June 10.

Spooner, Minn William Quimby Rainy River Lumber Company Rainy River

Hitchcock Denies All Charges In Defense Testimony

Raymond Hitchcock testified in New York on June 10 denying impropriety with two girls, Helen von Hagen and Elsie Voecks, as he took the stand in his own defense.

Hitchock New York Raymond Hitchcock Helen von Hagen Elsie Voecks

Embezzler Arrested in Amsterdam Linked to NYC Office Theft

Jacob Cohen once employed as cashier and bookkeeper for the Metropolitan Tobacco company has been arrested in Amsterdam on charges of stealing $20,000 from the firm. The case ties a New York office to the alleged embezzlement.

New York Jacob Cohen Metropolitan Tobacco Company Amsterdam Holland

Steps on Tack Is Dead

Mrs. W. Van Werden wife of Dr W Van Werden a prominent Des Moines physician died yesterday from blood poisoning after stepping on a tack in Des Moines Iowa June 7 1900 context shows the obituary note and cause of death based on the readable OCR text

Des Moines Iowa

Woods Case Nears End as Phelps Pleads Guilty

In St Paul on June 10 Clinton B Phelps president of the defunct Wisconsin Grain and Stock Co pleaded guilty to using the mails to defraud and received the maximum $500 fine. The government moved to drop indictments against George W Wood Martin P Quigley Bruce Tuttle and A W Brown leaving Quigley to face a perjury charge as the sole remaining incident.

St. Paul Wood Brothers Et al Clinton B. Phelps Wisconsin Grain and Stock Company Page Morris United States District Charles C. Houpt George W. Wood Martin P. Quigley Bruce Tuttle A. W. Brown Houpt George Wood

Postmasters Convention Opens in St. Paul Minnesota

Postmasters and postmistresses from across Minnesota converge in St. Paul for their annual convention. About 250 attendees gather at the federal building as the session opens and officers will be elected this afternoon. President William Kaiser of Faribault presides, with brief remarks from Rep. Stevens, Rep. Nye, and Rep. Tawney on past work. J. T. McCleary of the Post Office will speak today alongside Senator Clapp.

St. Paul Minnesota Federal Building William Kaiser Faribault F. C. Stevens Nye Minneapolis Tawney Winona

Bankers urge new laws at joint state meeting

Group 1 of Minnesota and Group 7 of Wisconsin bankers met in La Crosse to hear speeches by Representative John J. Esch and George E. Roberts among others on financial issues. Minnesota backs removing the state bank examiner from politics and shifting to a salary basis and favors bills to reform legislation and a law protecting banks issuing certificates or pass books to parties or survivors.

la Crosse Wis Minnesota Wisconsin

Died in His Buggy While Grieving for Wife in Iowa Trip

Rushford Minnesota June 10 Peter Miller a wealthy Southern Minnesota business man and stockman died yesterday in his buggy during a trip from his home to West Union Iowa. Death was due to apoplexy believed caused by grief over the recent death of his wife from a sudden attack.

Minnesota Rushford Minn West Union Iowa Peter Miller

Victory for bosses ends La Crosse plumber strike

The La Crosse plumbers strike ending after a month returns workers individually to jobs. All local shops were union before, but open shop will be maintained moving forward, signaling a complete victory for shop owners.

la Crosse, Wis la Crosse

State Officers Named by Drys at Prohibition Convention

At the Prohibition state convention the following state officers were nominated: Governor Dr. George D. Hazzard of Minneapolis. lieutenant governor T. J. Anderson of Belgrade. secretary of state J. F. Damon of Winnebago City. railroad and warehouse commissioner F. F. Lindsay of Minneapolis.

Drys Minneapolis George D. Hazzard T. J. Anderson Belgrade J. F. Damon Winnebago City F. F. Lindsay

Crop Prospects Improve in Albert Lea Area

Cessation of rain has greatly improved crop appearance in Albert Lea Minnesota. Continued fair weather is expected to be greatly beneficial for crops in the region.

Albert Lea Minn

Woman Convicted of Bigamy in Kenora Court

Mrs. Emma Exstrom was found guilty of bigamy by a provincial court jury in Kenora Ont. and sentenced to one month in jail. The Spooner Minnesota report confirms the verdict and sentence.

Spooner, Minn Emma Exstrom Kenora Ont

Steamer City of Montreal Ashore Near Long Sault Rapids

The propeller City of Montreal of the Montreal Merchants line ran aground near the Long Sault Rapids below Ogdensburg New York. She carried forty passengers and 600 tons of package freight.

Ogdensburg N. Y Propeller City of Montreal Montreal Merchants Line

Tragedy in Portsmouth Man Kills Sister-in-law then Ends Life

In Portsmouth Ohio on June 7 Charles Webb a laborer shot and killed his sister in law Mrs Lucy Webb and then shot himself The motive remains unknown and the incident is being investigated by local authorities.

Self Portsmouth Ohio Charles Webb Lucy Webb

Prohibition Not Feasible Says Arthur Brisbane

Arthur Brisbane told Milwaukee brewers that prohibition is not feasible or possible and urged open confrontation with reformers while urging cleanup of disreputable saloons. The conference included discussion of resolutions favoring municipal cooperation with brewers to wipe out immoral dens.

Milwaukee United States Brewers’ Association Leibmann Anti-saloon League Justice Brewer H. B. Scharman Brooklyn Association Arthur Brisbane New York EB. J. Giddings Oklahoma Gidings

Crawford Leads as Crawford Wins GOP Senate Nomination

Sioux Falls dispatch shows early returns indicate Gov. Coe I. Crawford leads incumbent A. R. Kittredge for the Republican U S Senate nomination by about 8000 votes though totals are incomplete. Vassey appears set for governor while Burke and Martin seem favored for Congress. Black Hills returns awaited.

Kittredge Sioux Falls S. D Coe I. Crawford United States A. R. Kittredge W. G. Vassey Watertown Crawford Burke Martin Congress Black Hills

Dunn County Dairymen Aid Cow Testing Drive

In Menomonie Wisconsin on June 10 the Dunn County Dairymen and Stock Breeders association reports progress organizing local cow testing groups. Only three routes of a creamery company show 3861 cows listed for testing.

Menomonie Wis Dunn County Dairymen’s and Stock Breeders’ Association

Storm Rips Guthrie Oklahoma Causing Structural Damage

A terrible wind storm with a cloud burst struck Guthrie Oklahoma early yesterday morning. No lives were lost and no serious injuries reported though upper stories of tall buildings suffered damage.

Guthrie Okla

Oregon Democratic convention endorses Bryan for president

The Oregon Democratic state convention met in Portland and elected four delegates at large plus two delegates from each congressional district. It passed a resolution endorsing William Jennings Bryan for the presidential nomination.

Oregon

Four Year Old Drowns in Lake Chetek

Tot Wa G Malcolm drowns in Lake Chetek while playing in a boat house near his Chetek home. Parents Dr and Mrs Malcolm are devastated as investigators review the accident near the family residence.

Tot Chetek Wis Wa G. Malcolm Lake Chetek Malcolm

Boy Instantly Killed in Wisconsin Gun Accident

Black River Falls Wisconsin June 10 eleven year old Floyd Sprester son of Mr and Mrs John Sprester was shot and instantly killed while he and a play mate examined a gun Local authorities investigated the tragedy and cautioned about handling fire arms.

Black River Falls Wis Floyd John Sprester

Gas Struck 141 Feet Deep Near Westhope Farm

Gas has been struck at 141 feet on the Smith farm five miles southeast of Westhope North Dakota. The discovery comes in broad daylight and is expected to aid local operations.

Westhope N. D Smith Farm

Confederate Veterans in Session in Birmingham

Birmingham crowds swell for the United Confederate Veterans reunion with an estimated 25,000 visitors and about 8,000 veterans present as the gathering opens.

Confederate Veterans Birmingham Ala United Confederate Veterans

Bankrupt Shoes Merchant Sent to Federal Jail

Louis Gilbertson, a bankrupt shoe merchant from La Crosse, is in custody after being charged with making false reports to the bankruptcy court. He was moved from Dane County jail to Eau Claire and is held awaiting trial before Judge Sanborn in federal court.

Louis Gilbertson la Crosse Dane County Eau Claire Sanborn

Illinois Supreme Court denies rehearing on local option law

The Illinois Supreme Court refused to rehear a case upholding the local option law as constitutional. The ruling leaves the original decision intact and maintains the legality of the measure challenged by opponents.

Illinois Supreme Court

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