Frank G Biglow Removed At Milwaukee Bank
Frank G Bigelow president of the First National Bank Milwaukee and ex president of the National Bankers association was ousted by directors this morning Depositors were protected by a 1 600 000 personal guaranty along with surplus and profits The bank faced a run as rumors of trouble spread prompting city officials and Chicago bankers to prepare for possible help Bigelow family and associates signed large sums to cover potential losses and warrants were reportedly prepared against several bank employees as authorities move to secure the institution
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Scripps-Mcr
Milwaukee
Frank G. Bigelow
First National Bank
West
National Bankers’ Association
Bigelow
Charles Quarles
William Bigelow
Guaranty
Hartford
Washington County
New York
Wisconsin
American Bankers’ Association
Rose
Chicago
United States District Attorney
Charles Pfister
John S. Beggs
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
Patterson Case Opens as Actress Listens Nearby
Prosecutor Rand opened his argument in the Patterson murder trial. The actress sat beside Attorney Unger, with her father near the jury box watching intently. Miss Patterson wore black with an Easter veil as Rand contends the killing was premeditated and will be proven by circumstantial facts.
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Scripps-McRae Dispatch
New York
Rand
Patterson
Unger
Miss Patterson
Nan
Young
Wheat market panic drives May wheat drop in Chicago
A severe wheat break in Chicago opens May at 96 to 90. price falls to 94 in early trading amid a panic from the Gates party engineered exit from the May wheat deal. Analysts estimate the campaign cost its originators over a million.
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Chicago
Gates
Onalaska car crash leaves several badly hurt
A streetcar known as the Three Spot collided with North Western freight No. 585 near the Gedney Pickle works in Onalaska Sunday night. Eight passengers on the car were bruised with two serious injuries. motorman Jake Franzman feared to lose a leg. The extra operator Harry Allen attempted to stop the car as the headlight failed and brakes proved weak before the crash tore the car apart.
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la Crosse
Onalaska Street
Northwestern
Gedney Pickle Works
Onalaska
August Buchholz
Kane Street
Mary Buchholz
Glass
Betsey Munson
W. S. Burroughs
Jake Franzman
Franzman
Franzmar
Harry Allen
Allen
August Buch
Acin
Mayor to open season with first pitch and parade
The season opener features a grand parade on May 4 with Mayor Torrance delivering an address and throwing the ceremonial first ball. Dana's military band will perform as the Wausau team hosts the local league squad and La Crosse prepares for upcoming games against Grand Forks.
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Mamouth
Wausau
Torrance
Dana
la Crosse
la Crosse Street
C. J. Bond
Burlington
A. Becker
W. Short
D. Ploof
EF. Johnson
A. M. Hill
Felix Birnham
F. L. Corrigan
G. C. Edwards
E. C. Becker
J. A. Elliott
Grand Forks
Galesville
Elliott
Dodge
Younger man dies of pneumonia at St Francis Hospital
John Russell Janney aged 19 of Prairie du Chien died at St Francis Hospital from pneumonia. His remains were shipped to Prairie du Chien. Mrs Meta Reibenstein aged 86 died at her son's home at 1230 Pine Street from old age. Her remains will be sent to Decorah Iowa tomorrow.
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John Russell Janney
Prairie du Chien
St. Francis’ Hospital
Reibenstein
Meta Reibenstein
Pine Street
Decorah
Continued fair weather promised for the Bijou
The Bijou is forecast to enjoy continued fair weather with mild temperatures and light winds. No precipitation is expected as spectators prepare for upcoming performances and events at the venue.
Rojestvensky Fleet Rumor Gains Minuscule Cred
Rumor of a clash with the Japanese near Annam coast and Diana joining Rojestvensky’s fleet is denied by Saigon and Paris dispatches. Reports from St. Petersburg note printer strikes limited newspaper output. No cannonade near Kamranh bay confirmed.
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Scripps-McRae
Rojestvensky
Saigon
Annam
ST. Petersburg
Novoe Vremya
Diana
Paris
Kamranh Bay
Big Four freight wreck near Indianapolis kills five
Five people were killed when the Big Four freight train derailed north of Indianapolis at 9 am. Engineer McLain and brakeman W. C. Duncan died. Fireman C. Delph was seriously injured. All victims were from Indianapolis. The crash occurred at the same spot as a fatal wreck two years ago that claimed Purdue students.
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Special Tribune Dispatch
Indianapolis
Purdue
McLain
W. C. Duncan
C. Delph
Boston couple continues world automobile tour
New York Herald Special reports Charles J. Glidden and Mrs. Glidden touring the globe in an automobile. After passing La Crosse they stay on an Australian island. earlier in the Fiji islands they covered about two hundred miles of poor roads, meeting the island king and royal family who attempted to operate the car.
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Charles J. Glidden
Boston
Glidden
Islands
Cherry garden party attended by empress and guests
The annual cherry garden party in Ha ma park drew twelve hundred guests including many foreigners. The empress and imperial princes entertained attendees while the emperor was indisposed and absent.
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Scripps-Mckae
Tokio
Hama Park
Ex-Controller Lafe Holmes Opens Insurance Office
Lafe Holmes former comptroller has entered the insurance field and will represent several established companies. He has opened an office in the Linker building alongside C. E. Noribeck to handle policies and agencies.
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Lafe Holmes
Linker
C. E. Noribeck
Easter Services Shine Across La Crosse Churches
Easter Sunday programs in La Crosse churches were unusually elaborate with Christ Church and others offering musical services. Congregations crowded houses of worship while Masonic temple hosted a special service by Rev. Henry Faville. Fine floral decorations and festive Easter gowns brightened downtown and residential streets amid perfect weather and thousands on the move.
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la Crosse
Christchurch
Masonic Temple
Henry Faville
Easter Festival Week At The Bijou Patronage Expected
The Bijou theatre opens a festival week as Lent ends and city amusements revive. The program promises a bright lineup with a smiling soubrette a pianist of rare skill and performers who have appeared in major cities.
Senator Alger Improves After Acute Indigestion
April 24 Detroit reports Senator Alger is much better after a severe indigestion attack last night. His condition improved by morning, easing concerns about his health and political duties.
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Senator Alger
Scripps-McRae Dispatch
Detroit
Alger
Shiloh Monument Not Yet Accepted
The Shiloh commission returned from Pittsburg Landing after finding the monument not accepted due to a broken cap on the pedestal. A new cap must be installed before formal acceptance. Commissioners Madgeburg Osborn Jones and Baldoch traveled to Pittsburg Sunday.
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Shiloh
Pittsburg Landing
Shiloh Park
Pittsburg
Capt. Madgeburg
Milwaukee
R. E. Osborn
la Crosse
W G. Jones
Richland Center
J. W.baldoch
Chilton
Election Day At Y.M.C.A. Polls Open Tonight
Voters are urged to visit the Y M C A today with polls open until ten o'clock. Officials remind residents to bring proper identification and follow local voting rules.
Crowds Attend Baseball Game at La Crosse Street Grounds
A large crowd gathered yesterday to watch a baseball game at the La Crosse street grounds. The event drew local residents and supporters, adding energy to a sunny afternoon of play and community involvement.
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la Crosse Street Grounds
Battleship Maine Reports Serious Accident Aboard
Scripps-McRae Dispatches from Pensacola say an accident occurred aboard the battleship Maine this morning as she heads into the bay with flags at half mast signaling a grave incident.
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Scripps-MecRae
Pensacola
Maine
Earthquake Shocks Guayaquil
A long heavy quake was felt in Guayaquil late last night causing alarm among residents. No injuries or damage details are reported in the available text.
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Guayaquil
Ecuador
Giants Defeat Winnebagoes 14-13 In Street Game
On Fifth and Hood streets the Giants baseball team edged the Winnebago Indians 14 to 13. Pitchers E. Klich and J. Harmacek led the effort. For Winnebagos, Larry Hoeft caught, F. Klich pitched, with M. Peterson at first, J. Harmacek at short, A. Borstad at second, G. Charnetski at third, B. Borstad in left, Wm. Wold in center, and F. Touch in right.
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Fifth and
Hood Streets
Giants
Winnebago Indians
E. Klich
J. Harmacek
Winnebagos
Larry Hoeft
F. Klich
M. Peterson
A. Borstad
G. Charnetski
B. Borstad
Odin Oyen Wins Corona Court House Decorating Contract
In a competition with Chicago decorators, Odin J. Oyen of this city secured the Corona Michigan court house decoration contract worth 5000 dollars.
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Chicago
Odin J. Oyen
Corona
Mich
Conductor John Wheldon Returns From Bangor Visit
Conductor John Wheldon of South Fifth street has returned from a brief visit with friends in Bangor.
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John Wheldon
South Fifth Street
Bangor
Burlington Officials Visit Grand Crossing Shops In Inspection Trip
At 2 15 this afternoon a special Burlington Erie train arrived in Burlington carrying General Manager Gruber and other high officials. They went to the Grand Crossing shops, among the largest on the system, and will spend the day in La Crosse. The trip is an inspection with local significance not divulged. The new general manager is making his first visit to Grand Crossing.
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Burlington
Erie Line
Gruber
Grand Crossing
la Crosse
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