Death of John R Daily shocks Caledonia community
John R Daily of Caledonia died suddenly at 7 p.m. from heart failure after a day of ordinary work. He survived by his widow, four sons, one daughter, his mother, and many relatives in La Crosse and nearby areas. Funeral set for St John’s Catholic church with burial in Catholic cemetery. Also notes infant death and recovery of Mrs Koel after surgery.
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Caledonia
Minn
John R. Daily
William Easton
Mayville
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Chas. Koel
Koel Hotel
Caledonia Hospital
Milicent and motor veil romance in Life fiction
Blanche Trennor Heath from Brooklyn Life presents a playful confession of cautious love and shy courtship. The narrator hides feelings behind a motorist mask and goggles while addressing Milicent, seeking courage to speak and reveal affection. A light, humorous aside on nerves and bold observation closes.
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Blanche Trennor Heath
Brooklyn
River improvements urged as Upper Mississippi season opens
Steamer Lily begins its first upstream voyage as rivermen press Congress for river improvements. Iowa representative C A Kennedy asks to close the Port Louisa slough mouth to ease navigation, with an estimated 1,000 dollars needed. Captain Blair backs three upper river works to safeguard commerce, including shore protection at Bay Island opposite Turkey Island and a dam at Benton Bay, amid wary low water forecasts. The Lily arrives at Rock Island from St Louis to supply lighthouse tenders, with Captain William C Eagon and crew aboard.
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Congress
Upper
Mississippi
Washington
Iowa
House
C. A. Kennedy
Port Louisa
Muscatine
MacKenzie
Walter A. Blair
Davenport
Gulf
Bay Island
Turkey Island
New Boston
Kirchner
Illinois
Keithsburg
Mercer County
Benton Bay
Rock Island
Burlington
Blair
Lily
St. Louis
William C. Eagon
Gustaf A. Schleuter
Woodmen Ball Set At Union Hall Tonight
The Uniformed Woodmen of the World organize their first annual ball at Union hall on Rose street this evening. A large number of tickets have already been sold and strong attendance is anticipated.
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Bank of the Woodmen of the World
Union Hall
Rose Street
Quotations and a car driver line from old papers
A brief collage of period snippets includes a boast of first love by a speaker and a witty retort about not running a kindergarten, followed by a note that the average chauffeur approaches life easily from Lippincott's.
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Lippincott’s
North Side streetcar plan stirs business men debate
Street car lines over Rose street and a new viaduct provoke division among North Side merchants. While some oppose double tracks fearing loss of farmer traffic and business on Rose, others see reduced crossing danger and no clear harm to trade. City railway officials defer to council on route decisions.
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Rose Street
North Side
Thomas
Thomas & Phalen Feed Company
Caledonia Street
Avon Street
Avon
Caledonia
Cc. L. Lien
C. L. Lien Drug Store
Henry P. Lawson
Larson, Nein & Co
B. E. Edwards
City Railway Company
Mr. Edwards
Mill Street
Ericson Brewery
Rose
George Dansberry Dies at 87 Old Resident of North Side
George Dansberry aged 87 former Cleveland native dies at 219 Island Street La Crosse after nearly two years illness due to old age. Survived by ten children all residing in La Crosse including George Monroe William Harry Walter and three daughters Mrs Joe Edwin Mrs Fred Frohock and Miss Tillie Dansberry. Funeral arrangements pending and to be announced later.
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George Dansberry
North Side
Island Street
Mr. Dansberry
Cleveland
Ohio
la Crosse
George
Monroe
William
Harry
Walter Dansberry
Joe Edwin
Fred Frohock
Tillie Dansberry
Death of Andrew J Olson at 19
Andrew J Olson died last night after a lingering tuberculosis illness at his home 1208 Berlin Street at 7 30 pm. He was a North Side resident with many friends among younger people. Funeral services will be held at 2 pm tomorrow from the residence and 2 30 pm at Charles Street Lutheran Church with Rev E O Vik officiating. Interment will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery.
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Andrew J. Olson
Berlin Street
Olson
North Side
Charles Street Lutheran Church
E. O. Vik
A. & O. Sletten
Oak Grove
North Side Car Service Upgraded in La Crosse
La Crosse city railway plans a faster North Side route with a 40 minute round trip, down from 50. Four rebuilt double track cars will replace five, and extra cars will be added for morning and evening runs.
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la Crosse City
North Side Briefs Highlight Local Community Life
North Side camp of the Royal Neighbors attended the Mayflower camp meeting at Woodman hall with Mrs. Childs the state oracle delivering an address and refreshments served. Other notes include visits and illnesses among residents, a May Day breakfast planned by the Episcopal Ladies Guild, travel to Minneapolis and St Paul for Nellie Laughan, and various local happenings at Rose, Caledonia, Berlin and Mill streets.
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Royal Neighbors
Woodman Hall
Childs
L. E. Lavaque
Rose Street
John Flynn
J. C. Dowling
Ladies’ Guild of
The
Episcopal Church
Bates
Caledonia Street
Nellie Laughan
Wood Street
Minneapolis
St. Paul
T. Groezinger
Avon Street
Joe Koebet
Berlin Street
T. Munson
Nebraska
A. Munson
Monroe County
M. C. Huss
N. Anderson
Rockford, IL
Roy Powell
Prospect Street
Rev
A. Murphy
K. of C
Eau Claire
T. H. Campbell
de Soto
G. M. Powell
Almer Yehle
John Downs
Mill Street
Boy's arm broken while at play
Guido Bruer aged 14 son of Mr and Mrs George Bruer of 411 Avon street broke his arm yesterday while playing with other children A playmate gave him a shove in fun and caused the injury The arm was reset by a physician and he is resting easily today
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Guido Bruer
George Bruer
Avon Street
Trial of ex Chief Collins and aides opens in Chicago
Four hundred witnesses testified as ex Police Chief John M Collins and ex-police attorney Frank D Comerford face charges tied to using police offices to aid Dane’s mayoral bid. Prosecutors allege a $10000 tribute from officers and records mutilation to hide political assignments. The high profile case could stretch over three months.
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Chicago
John M. Collins
Frank D. Comerford
Dunne
Dane
Thanks for sympathy and floral tokens after bereavement
We express heartfelt gratitude to friends and relatives for flowers and kindness after the death of our husband and father. We also thank the Car Workers and the Independent Order of Foresters for their sympathy and support.
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Order of Foresters
New Burlington Tracks Spur Rublee Street Brick Sidewalk
The Burlington plans a new brick sidewalk along the north side of the spur track on Rublee Street, detailing the development and impact on the local street layout.
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Burlington
The
Rublee Street
King Manuel Opens Portuguese Parliament Amid Tense Outlook
In Paris dated April 29 a censored report notes King Manuel opened Portugal's new parliament. Lisbon shows police presence as troops guard the route from Necessidades Palace. The king backs former Premier Franco. ministers threaten dissolution and a possible military dictatorship. May 6 oath will precede a general amnesty for political prisoners except those tied to regicide.
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Paris
Manuel
Lisbon
Necessidades
Franco
Water tests say river water best for boilers
Water from the Mississippi river at the wagon bridge shows No 1 as fair for boiler use while No 2 is too hard and scales boilers. Clear river water ranks best for boilers and drinking, with potential plans for a pier reservoir debated by the public works board and to be discussed by council.
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Board of Public Works
Mississippi River
Wagon Bridge
Dearborn Drug and Chemical Works
Chicago
Dearborn
State Chemical Laboratory
Madison
Beckwith
Labor unrest eases after traction wage dispute in Cleveland
In Cleveland on April 29 workers at Municipal Traction faced a potential strike after the company took over lines under a 3 cent fare. President Dupont announced a one cent an hour wage increase but insisted carmen pay fares. Workers seek 2 cents more per hour and free rides.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Municipal Traction Company
Dupont
Carmen
Joe Cannon Must Fight For Gavel In His District
Washington report says if Republicans win the next House, a determined fight against Speaker Cannon’s reelection will arise both in Congress and his Illinois home district. Opponents blame him for delays on tariff and forest reserve bills while labor groups and forestry advocates press for change. The filibuster context fuels Republican discontent and the prospect of electoral repercussions if the party pays a price for the session’s outcomes.
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House of Representatives
Cannon
Illinois
American Forestry Association
American Federation of Labor
Forestry Association
Judiciary Committee
People
House
Congress
John Sharp Williams
Henderson
Salvationists Arrested In South Bend Streets Protests
In South Bend Indiana April 29 Salvat ion Army members led by Snsi g n Talbot Capt Wood and others were arrested for violating Mayor Fogerty order barring street use downtown. Prominent locals posted bonds and were released. The group says they will invoke their constitutional right to worship openly.
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South Bend
Ind
Snsign Talbot
Capt
Wood
Salvation Army Corps
Fogerty
Salvationists
Fassett to push crime bill against altered telegrams
Washington April 29 Representative Fassett will introduce a bill making it a crime to alter any telegram during transmission. Fassett was recently stung on a message he received in a warning of tampering.
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Washington, D. C
Fassett
First Children's Church Dedicated in Chicago Tomorrow
In Chicago on April 29 the first child centered church will be dedicated with grownups barred and children carrying out all church functions, marking a new experiment in youth worship and church life.
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Chicago
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