Disaster Aboard Quin cy Near Trempealeau Leaves No Fatalities
Captain Kaileen narrates the near catastrophe on the Quin cy near Trempealeau four miles above, as the boat struck a snag and a hull breach sent the vessel toward a mudbank. Passengers escaped via gang planks while the engine room flooded and the dynamo failed. Mrs. H H Virgin of Platteville and Miss Mary H Peck, among others, survived with losses of baggage and purses. no lives were lost. The Diamond Jo line plans to float and repair the damaged steamer at Dubuque yards, with service halted for the season.
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Quincy
Winona
Katleen
la Crosse
Trempealeau
Richtman
Galena
Frank Kempter
St. Paul
Platteville
H. H. Virgin
Mary H. Peck
the Grand
Albert Hardy
Dubuque
Will Distribute Fish Illinois Fish Commission Season Opens
Illinois fish commission began the annual fish distribution along the state rivers last week with the first consignment at Meredosia. Black bass crappie perch sunfish and other game fish are to be sent from the Meredosia headquarters. The move follows growing private club and municipal interest and reflects expanding statewide restocking efforts.
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Illinois Fish Commissioner
Illinois Fish Commission
Illinois River
Meredosia
The
Fish Commission
Centrallinois
Ilinois
Fusec Hfe
Shullsburg Youth Struck By Bat In Baseball Game
Elmer Newman of New Diggings was severely injured Sunday when a bat slipped and struck his nose during a knockout game. He received immediate care from Dr Barber and required several stitches to treat a broken mashed nose. He is improving but will need ongoing treatment.
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Shullsburg
Elmer Newman
Tosbar Ong
Mike Newman
New Diggings
Elmer
Pioneer Resident Mrs Koehler Dies in East Dubuque
Mrs Katherine Koehler longtime Galena area resident died Thursday night at her daughter Mrs Henry Heller in East Dubuque after a period of ill health She was about 76 born in Germany and came to America as a young woman Her funeral will be held at 2 pm Saturday from the home of Adam Fetz with interment at Greenwood A 3 pm bus will transport ladies to the St John Lutheran church service The survivors include four daughters Mrs A J Fetz Mrs John Robich Mrs Henry Heller and Mrs Anna Boehmer and two sons Louis and Philip
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Katherine Koehler
Henry Heller
East Dubuque
Germany
America
Galena
Heller
Illinois Central
A. J. Fetz
St. John's Lutheran Church
Adam Fetz
Accident on Steamer Quincy Declared Unavoidable
La Crosse Wis July 13 All 200 passengers of the steamer Quincy wrecked near Trempealeau Wednesday night were saved with no deaths official tonight saying the catastrophe was unavoidable and no blame attaches. Captain Killeen notes lights were out and the ship will be raised and repaired in days.
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Quincy
la Crosse
Wis
Trem
Pealeau
Winona
Killeen
J. M. Kane
Clinton, In
Three Blown To Atoms In Belwood Dynamite Blast
Three laborers sleeping in a Belwood shack were blown to atoms when dynamite exploded. Three others were fatally injured and many seriously hurt. No crew has been identified as responsible. The blast occurred in Chicago area on July 13.
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Chicago
Belwood
Rich strike at Gray land mine near Buncombe promises rich ore
Promoter J Frank Deuel of the Big Tom syndicate announces a prospect near Buncombe after 13 drillings hit disseminated ore about 15 feet thick averaging 25 percent purity. Ore found in other holes but not abundant. Shaft to begin soon at about 115 feet depth with pumping to control minor water flow.
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J. Frank Deuel
Big Tom Syndicate
Buncombe
Deuel
Completes Painting Steeple at St Marys Church
Geo Bond, famed steeple jack, finished painting the 135 foot high steeple at St Marys Catholic Church after about two weeks. He reached the top using his rope and swing method, avoiding traditional scaffolds. Bond has painted many local steeples and others in Stockton, Dubuque and Elizabeth, showcasing his nerve and artistry in a dangerous job.
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Geo. Bond
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Mr. Bond
Stockton
Dubuque
Elizabeth
Reunion Set For Old Soldiers and Sailors in Savanna
The G A R post in Savanna met at city hall to plan the county Old Soldiers and Sailors reunion. The date was fixed for Thursday August 30 with M C Radke A P Woodruff and R G Rhodes named to arrange a speaker. Music will be provided by a band and drum corps and other entertainments planned.
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Savanna
G. A. R. Post
M. C. Radke
A. P. Woodruff
R. G. Rhodes
Savanna Journal
Crooks Returns After Kentucky Homecoming Visit
J. G. Crooks came back yesterday from a month visiting relatives in Kentucky. He attended the Kentucky homecoming and stayed with kin at Mt. Sterling and Lexington. He reunited with boyhood friends and was royally entertained. Crooks was born and raised in Kentucky before moving to the city as a young man.
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J. G. Crooks
Kentucky
Mr. Crooks
Mt. Sterling
Lexington
Flies Proliferate as Screens Go Up in Ga- Ten a
Hundreds of screen doors have been installed in Ga- Tena over the past week and large numbers of flies have appeared. The insects arrived late but are increasing in number, with optimistic notes that their abundance may reduce cholera risk this summer.
Black Jack Mine to Hire Fifty Miners
The Black Jack mine currently employs thirty five men and plans to increase to fifty by next Monday. Difficulty finding experienced miners is noted, but wages are good. Water pumps are handling flow without trouble and work is expected to continue without interruption.
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Black Jack
New Greenhouses Planned After Severe Hail Loss
B F Vandervale plans two modern greenhouses to replace one wrecked by a recent hail storm. The 100 by 16 foot structures will feature an advanced heating system and up-to-date equipment. Construction starts soon and aims to finish before October. Vandervale had no hail insurance when the storm struck.
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B. F. Vandervalé
Mr. Vandervate
Vandervate
Green House
Mr. Vandervale
Market Report from Chicago Cattle Prices July 15
Today's market shows cattle receipts around 2,000 with steady demand. Prices range from 1.00 to 7.60 for various categories including common to good cows, steers from 4.00 to 6.70, yearlings 4.50 to 5.65, bulls 2.25 to 4.28, and calves 3.00 to 7.60 depending on quality and weight.
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Chicago
Newly Appointed Postmaster to Assume Duties Tomorrow
The transfer at the post office will be made tomorrow afternoon when the newly appointed postmaster Edw Grimm will assume the duties of the office. There will be no change in the clerical force. Mr Avery the retiring postmaster will continue with the Galena Axle Grease works.
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Edw, Grimm
Avery
Galena Axle
Death of Mrs Baxter at Benton Wisconsin
The late Mrs. James Baxter died suddenly Tuesday evening at her Benton home of paralysis. Wife of James Baxter linked to the Baxter mine, she leaves a husband six children and four brothers. Funeral was Thursday in Benton conducted by Rev J C Bergen with many relatives and friends in attendance.
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Wisconsin
James Baxter
Benton
Baxter
Laborers Strike Over Wages on Great Western Bridge
About seventy five workers on the Great Western double track project near Galena Junction walk off the job after demanding 25 cents more per day from the contractor who pays 2.25 dollars daily. The concrete bridge across Smallpox creek spans about 400 feet with three spans and will accommodate a double track. Labor shortages and heat slow progress though work resumes, with many idle or deserting for mines or other jobs.
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Smallpox Creek
Galena Junction
Woman Slays Snake With An Axe In Galena
Mrs. L. Cook dispatched a five foot+ nonvenomous snake on Franklin street yesterday afternoon. The reptile, seen crawling along the ground, was killed after Mrs. Cook grabbed it with an axe, ending a threat likely lingering in the area all summer.
Grocery Store Solo Sold on Franklin Street by Kuhl
Frank Kuhl disposes of the Franklin Street grocery store. Gerhard Bussan purchased the Kuhl store and plans limited continued operation by Buesuo, with the venture described as a simple transfer of business ownership on Franklin Street.
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Frank Kuhl
Franklin Street
Gerhard Bussan
Kuhl
Buesuo
Flyer Jumps Track In Midwest Train Wreck
Several persons were injured when the Cincinnati flyer on the Monon route jumped the track at Perry, Indiana. A separate notice seeks underground work at Mills mine near Hazel Green with steady ground-crew pay of $2.25 a day and a contact for Mr. Jonson at the mine.
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Chicago
Perry
Tnd
Mills Mine
Hazel Green
Mr. Jonson
Fresh Air Fund calling for host families in July
Charity appeal urges Tribune readers and King’s Daughters Circle members to volunteer for hosting Fresh Air Fund children on July 28. Respondents requested to indicate boys or girls, ages six to fourteen, nationality and religious preferences, with potential spots for twenty or forty children. The appeal frames the program as humane and non denominational.
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Fresh Air Fund
Tribune
King's Daughters Circle
Evening Wedding Unites Temp Robison and Jessie Wright
Temp Robison son of Mrs Elizabeth Robison and Miss Jessie Wright of Cuba City wed in a ceremony performed by Rev. Yundt of the Episcopal church here last evening. The groom works in the mines at Cuba City and is regarded as an honest, respected young man. The bride is a charming Cuba City young woman with many friends. They will reside in Cuba City.
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Galena
Cuba City
Temp Robison
Elizabeth Robison
Jessie Wright
Yundt
Episcopal Church
Mrs. Robison
Charity program brings Chicago children to country for fresh air
The King's Daughters of the city plan to send six to sixteen year old children from poor Chicago homes to stay with local farmers for several days. About seventy five children were entertained last year at the Normal School, but this year that venue is unavailable and organizers rely on local charity to arrange countryside visits.
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Chicago
Rockford Couple Tour Mines and Lakes During Summer Visit
Nelson J. Russell and his Rockford wife arrived with a large touring automobile. Russell owns local mines and will tour the city and mines, then Dubuque, St. Paul, Superior, and the lakes before returning home. Also, a baseball game, mining job ads, and new July Victor records at Coatsworth’s are noted.
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Nelson J. Russell
Rockford
Mr. Russell
Russell
Dubuque
St. Paul
Superior
Tragic Cedar River Wading Party Drowns Seven Girls
July 13 Cedar Rapids Iowa reports seven young girls drowned in a Cedar River swimming hole at the end of a sandbar during a picnic. Lucile Hazel Gladys Josie Ruth Coyle Cora Clara Usher perished as a guardian arrived too late. Ruth Kiersey survived to tell the tale.
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Cedar Rapids
Lucile Sweeting
Hazel Sweeting
Gladys Sweeting
Josie Sweeting
Ruth Coyle
Cora Coyle
Clara Usher
Sweeting
John F. Sweeting
Coyle
Usher
Sioux City
Ruth Kiersey
Lucille Sweeting
Hazel
Gladys
Ruth Kiergey
Ife
Ruth
Guardian
Crowds Flock to Tana's Tent Show Evening Performance
Large crowds attend the Tana tent show with attractions said as good as opening night. Ava performs a renowned fire king act with daring stunts, while the ventriloquist displays six dummies and distinct voices. The last exhibition runs Saturday night.
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Tana
Ava
Republicans of West Galena Meet to Nominate Delegates
A meeting of the Republicans of the town of West Galena will be held at the court house in Gulese on Monday evening July 16 at 4 o clock for the purpose of nominating delegates to the county convention to be voted on at the primaries August 4 by order of committee
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West Galena
Gulese
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