Ralph Wilson's Mother Arrives In Search Of Boy
A ten year old homeless orphan who said he had no schooling turned out to be Ralph Wilson, son of a Dubuque woman. The boy, once living with his grandparents in Clinton, was found by La Crosse authorities after Dubuque and Clinton police searched for him. Mrs. Wilson arrived to take him home at 3 30 with the father reported dead and schooling provided.
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Ralph Wilson
Dubuque
Iowa
la Crosse
Clinton
Poem’s Death Theme Tied To Brooklyn Suicide
In New York on April 23 Rossale Peck aged 18 shot himself on a Prospect Park bench linked to Nora May French's poem death by own action found in his coat. The verses echoed a fatal impulse amid a string of similar hints and reported copy in a scrapbook.
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New York
Nora May French
Rossale Peck
Prospect Park
Brooklyn
Miss French
Peck
Houseman
Nora French
George Stirling
Stirling
Monterey
Cal
Bride Saves Hofdings Drowning Escape in Budapest
Gladys Vanderbilt and Count Szechenyi nearly drowned when a storm capsized their boat on the Labareza river. The bride's courage and the groom's bravery, aided by two boatmen, enabled them to reach the shore.
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Budapest
Szechenyi
Gladys Vanderbilt
Labareza River
Three Texas Towns Swept Away by Flood Waters
Floods across Texas merge on the Pecan Bayou and Colorado rivers washing away the towns of Elkins Regency and Ebank. Three residents are reported dead by drowning as relief efforts begin.
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Austin
Tex
Pecan Bayou
Colorado
Elkins
Regency
Ebank
Debate Cancelled Tonight at Local Churches
A planned joint public debate between the Brotherhood of Andrew and Phillip of the Baptist church and the Brotherhood of St Paul of the First Methodist church was postponed due to a misunderstanding. It will be held soon with the date to be announced.
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Brotherhood of Andrew and Phillip
The
Baptist Church
Brotherhood of St. Paul
First Methodist Church
Methodist Church
Digestive relief with Diapepsin 22 grain Triangules
A Panacea ad highlights Pape's Diapepsin for indigestion and stomach misery. One 50 cent Triangule relieves heartburn belching and nausea within minutes, aiding digestion without laxatives and claims to cure a family.
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Pape
K of C Plans Initiation Week for 300 New Members
A class of 300 to be initiated by the K of C in the city on the first Sunday in June. Teams handling the work will come from out of town. About 300 to 400 delegates are expected to attend.
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K. of C
Theodore Roosevelt Jr in daring balloon flight
Theodore Roosevelt Jr son of the president joined Capt Chandler and Capt Fitzhugh Lee on the war balloon America for a thrilling ascent. A ballast overage caused a near miss with a telegraph wire and a hard bump against an embankment, prompting fears of a fall but the party survived the incident.
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Washington
Theodore Roosevelt, Jr
America
Theodore Jr
Chandler
Fitzhugh Lee
Isaac Wields Senate Gavel During Session in D C
Senator Stephenson presided in the senate for much of the session after being summoned by Vice President Fairbanks. Known as an able parliamentarian from his house days, he led the body with ease while the Wisconsin Republican club in Washington hosted a well attended smoker with several delegation members present.
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Washington
D. C
Stephenson
Senate
Fairbanks
Wisconsin Republican Club of
Congress
Attempt to Wreck Train Near Chicago
An unauthorised attack halted the Chicago Flyer outside the city. Ties were piled on the track and highwaymen armed with revolvers confronted crew as shots rang out at Gladstone station two miles north of Irving Park.
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Chicago
Chicago Flyer
Chicago & Northwestern
Gladstone Station
Irving Park
Oldest Peoria couple wed sets county record
In Peoria Illinois today 81 year old John H Faulhausen and 75 year old Ame lia Behrends were married becoming the oldest couple to obtain a Peoria county marriage license.
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Peoria
John H. Faulhausen
Amelia Behrends
Peoria County
Funeral Today for Mrs. Dugan Aunt of City Officer
The funeral for Mrs. Dugan aunt of Patrolman Lawrence Dugan of this city was held in Brownsville this afternoon. The body was shipped to Brownsville at noon today.
Lansing Iowa News Summary of Local Happenings
Wm H Glynn spent days in Clayton. Mayor Hartford of Cassville Wis eyes similar cement crossings here. New band uniforms arrived in Lansing. Many villagers travel from New Albia and Prairie du Chien. A veteran, Allan Blanchard, suffered a hand injury but is healing after surgery by Dr Meyers. Brock trout shipped for local fish pond. Homecoming week promises notable speakers and an excursion boat plan. Several local officials announce candidacies for county offices.
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Wm. H. Glynn
Clayton
Herman Hochhaus
Feuerhelm
A. K. Fowler
English Beach
Dr. Hartford
Cassville
Wis
Lansing
Tom Reburn
New Albia
Allan Blanchard
Meyers
J. E. Meyers
Ray Gardner
Prairie du Chien
H. C. Nielander
Mesdames Kerndt
Boeckh
Hillard
Armersbach
Thornton
Davis
Kerndt
Urmersbach
Albert
Hemenway
Brock Trout
Tribune
John Roggensack
Rochester
John Anderson
Trayer
Prompter
Peck
Waukon
George Davis
Lansing Produce Company
Cee Crawford
South Dakota
Gov. Cummins
Iowa
Judge Haney
Healy Boys
F. E. Withrow
la Crosse
F. J. Fugina
Fountain City
Bascom
Ed Albert
Ed Fowler
Genevieve Thornton
Dubuque
J. H. Palmer
Edward Wattonville
B. O. Swebakken
L. O. Rud
R. Thompson
Frank Hilkin
Henry Nelson
N. A. Nelson
Lizzie Weber
Canton
Minn
Severson & Roggensack
Julius Rieth
Wm. Swiffle
Gertrude Doebler
Village Creek
Winona
H. M. Hencke
Minneapolis
Farewell reception for H. M. Runce at La Crosse firm
La Crosse Telephone superintendent H. M. Runce, who resigned and will move to Grand Forks North Dakota, received a farewell at his employer's home attended by about 40 employees. The gathering at Julius Storkersons 714 Winnebago street featured music games and refreshments with a gold monogram gift presented to Mr Runce.
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H. M. Runce
la Crosse
Rayner Outlines Democratic Platform Slashing GOP Links
Maryland senator Rayner in the senate presented a proposed Democratic platform. He urged tariff reform by enemies, limited the presidency to one term, and opposed executive usurpation. He warned against foreign entanglements and judicial overreach while envisioning Roosevelt as a potential standard bearer for both parties.
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Washington, D. C
Rayner
Maryland
Senate
United States
Roosevelt
Republican Party
India Revolt of Big Proportions Grips Simla Border
A native rebellion has erupted in northern India. A Mohammed tribe about 10 000 strong fights alongside many Afghans. British troops are being mobilized on war footing as authorities seek to cow the natives. General Kirchner leads forces and arrives on the frontier Saturday.
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Simla
India
Kirchner
Resented insult prompts trial for alleged assault
Mrs Minnie Rumstick admits whipping her accuser after a girl called her names and hit her boy. She seeks trial claiming defense of her good name. Judge Brindley will hear the case tomorrow at 10 unless she pleads guilty.
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Minnie Rumstick
Mathilda Vanna
Brindley
Runaway Team of Horses Injures Several Near L C Scrap Yard
A team belonging to the La Crosse Telephone company bolted after a switch engine in Northwestern yards. They damaged the rig, tangled in wire near the La Crosse Scrap Iron and Metal yard, and one horse suffered severe leg wounds.
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la Crosse Telephone Company
la Crosse Scrap Iron and Metal Company
General Rehearsal Ahead of Saengerfest Concert
A general rehearsal for the male chorus of the local Saengerfest association was held last evening in preparation for the concert at the theatre next Wednesday. A dress rehearsal for all choruses will occur next Sunday afternoon at Frohsinn hall, featuring five soloists on the program.
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Saengerfest Association
Frohsinn Hall
Trackwork at Normal School Grounds by Green Bay Railway
Green Bay railroad crews stall a siding at the normal school grounds to unload materials directly at the work site.
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Green Bay Railroad Company
Gas kills four Italians in Ellsworth coal mine blast
Four Italian laborers died in an early morning gas explosion at Ellsworth Coal Company mine No 1 in Ellsworth. About 75 to 100 men were inside the mine when the blast occurred, but the damage to the mine was slight.
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Pittsburg
Ellsworth Coal Company
Ellsworth
For Rent Five Room House and Barn Inquire Market
La Crosse steam laundry advertises rental of a five room house and barn at 1700 Market. Also seeks delivery horse in the 1000 to 1100 pound range.
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la Crosse
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Elliott -Loeffler
Hiseral Water
Pearl Street
Monarch
J.deRasitz& Co
N. Third
Beth Pheacs
M. F. Hayes, Prop
Beavy
Office
Second Street
B. & Q. Depot
E. H. Jaekel
J. H. Knothe
Wisconsin Poultry Advocate
Journal of Wisconsin
Third Street
Eczema Beni
Blanchard
Atc C. F. & L. Runckel
J. Blanchard
Cottage Grove Ave
Sympton
Gladys
Isaac
Lansing, IA
Solon
Nix
MR. Roosevelt
State Bank of la
U. S
David Bispham
Harold. Smith
Jas. C. Stovum
Henry Dickson Co
Richelieu
Victor Hugo
Cardiff
Wilmington Coal
Cass St
B. Kleinert Rubber CO
Broadway
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