Woman Burned Near Death in Gasoline Fire Accident
Mrs. Nic Birnbaum of 1124 Gillette Street narrowly escaped death when a match ignited a tumbler of gasoline she held. Her skirt and shoes burned, the flame spread as her daughter entered, and her husband suppressed the blaze. She sustained burns to both legs and arms, blistered body, and received medical dressings. she rested through the night and was reported improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nic Birnbaum
Gillette Street
Mr. Birnbaum
F. C. Sutter
Interior of St Rose church features art and cost
The article describes Zukezynski paintings and ornate glass and stone sculptures in St Rose church. It details angels, saints, and prophets carved in stone and framed by colorful windows. It notes altar statues, a grand tabernacle, and the costly, La Crosse made decorations. Plans began in 1898 with final specs in 1900.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zukezynski
Chicago
Earth
Transcript
Christ
Virgin
St. Augustin
St. Ambrose
Jerome
St. Gregory
Isaiah
Ezekiah
Jeremiah
Daniel
Portimescela
Moses
Franciscans
Second Order of St. Francis
Order
St. Francis
Order of
Coletta
Ice Dealer Admits Price Fixing Pact in Ice Trust Case
George L. Heidbreder president of Heidbreder Ice Company testified in the oyster suit against Polar Wave Ice and Fuel and Merchants Ice and Coal that in a March meeting ice dealers agreed to raise wholesale price to 3 dollars per ton. He said it was understood all would follow the schedule and no violation occurred. The admission marked the first sworn acknowledgment by a dealer of a price fixing pact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
George L. Heidbreder
Heidbreder Ice Company
Polar Wave Ice and Fuel Company
Merchants’ Ice and Coal Company
Heidbreder
Ice Trust
The Tribune News Claim of Impartiality
A Tribune article asserts its coverage is objective and free from hidden motives. The item emphasizes fairness and lack of bias in reporting standards and editorial stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Tribune
Heat Rampf in Western Deserts Claims Prospectors
Los Angeles reports record heat in the Panamint range and surrounding desert areas. Mining engineer W H Adams, who traveled July 6, returned with news eight prospectors dead from sun stroke and six bodies found at Panamint during his stay. The desert mercury reportedly reached 160 degrees.
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Los Angeles
Cal
W. H. Adams
Panamint Range
Panamint
Desert
Redlands
Man Sentenced for Stealing $9 in Waupun
Hans Nelson of near Frog and Ferry streets was sentenced to one year in the state penitentiary at Waupun after pleading guilty to taking $9 from Hans Johnson while Johnson slept in his room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hans Nelson
Frog
Ferry Streets
Waupung
Hans Johnson
Root in Rio attends races as city closes
Secretary Root, escorted by cavalry, attended the races in Rio de Janeiro. The event drew crowds and caused all business houses in the city to close. A horse named Contestant won the race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scripps-McRae
Rio Janeiro
Root
Injury on Onalaska Train Platform Alleges Alcohol Influence
Willard Bartlett of Chicago was attempting to board a moving North Western passenger train at Onalaska this morning when he fell and was rolled between the car and platform. One heel was crushed but he is rapidly recovering at a Winona hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard Bartlett
Chicago
Northwestern
Onalaska
Winona
Democratic Ticket Nominations Filed With County Clerk
Nomination papers for the Democratic ticket were filed today with the county clerk. The candidates listed include Sheriff Chris Burns Clerk of Court W J Fries Surveyor C W Jarvis District Attorney J F Doherty Assemblyman O Ak Skaar Elias Jones Coroner Louis Omerberg County Clerk Theo Ritter Treasurer David Wood Registrar of Deeds Edward Scheuffler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chris Burns
W. J. Fries
C. W. Jarvis
J. F. Doherty
O. Ak. Skaar
Elias Jones
Louis Omerberg
Theo, Ritter
David Wood
Edward Scheuffler
Boy Hurt While Flying Kite In Accident
A 12 year old boy, son of Mr and Mrs Julius Fritz, sustained serious injuries yesterday during a kite flying incident involving his companion George Kolb. The attending physician called the injuries serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julius Fritz
George Kolb
Dr J A Winters Sells Pearl Block to Hardware Merchant Kroner
Dr J A Winters sold his brick block on the North side of Pearl between Third and Fourth across from the sausage factory to Adam Kroner a well known hardware merchant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Winters
Pearl
Third
Fourth
Adam Kroner
Badgers, Americas name sixteen-inning win
In a sixteen inning game yesterday the Young Badgers defeated the Young Americas by 2 to 0.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Badgers
Young Americas
J B Murray Recovering After Street Car Crash
J B Murray, the well known grocer, was seriously injured when struck by a street car Sunday but is now able to move about though still suffering from the injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Murray
For Sale Columbia Chainless Bicycle Bargain
Old phone listed as contact 9303 for a bargain price bicycle. No further details on model year or condition provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia Chainless Bicycle
Frohman Plans Big American Return With Star Lineup
Charles Frohman returns to New York after six months in London announcing a heavy American season. Ellen Terry, Sir Charles Wyndham, Mary Moore, Henry Arthur Jones and many stars will appear in new plays and tours in New York and London. Frohman also outlines stock practices and touring plans across multiple continents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
New York
America
England
Captain Grassbound
Charles Wyndham
Mary Moore
Henry Arthur Jones
the Hudson
Francis Wilson
Crane
Alfred Sutro
William Collier
Australia
Grant Stewart
Fay Davis
Clyde Fitch
Edith Wharton
Mrr. Frohman
Yvette Guilbert
George Moore
Esther Waters
John Drew
A. W. Pinero
Ethel Barrymore
H. V. Esmond
William Gillette
George Ade
The
DeMille Brothers
George H. Broadhurst
C. T. Darey
J. M. Barrie
Robert Marshall
Henri Lavedan
Pierre Berton
Pierre Wolf
Frederic de Croisset
Anthony Mars
Charles Mclellan
Ivan Caryll
Tristan Bernard
Cosmo Hamilton
Seymour Hicks
Paul Potter
Edgar Smith
Harry B
Frohman presents The Little Cherub at Criterion New York
Charles Frohman plans a first production of The Little Cherub at the Criterion Theater in New York with Hattie Williams and a notable cast. Opening is set for August 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Frohman
Little Cherub
Hattie Williams
Fun and
Melody Makers
Criterion Theater
New York
Hill fixes profits of railroad
During a Minnesota hearing before the railroad and warehouse commission R I Warrington vice president of the Great Northern railway said that despite high earnings President James J Hill set a rule that stockholders shall never receive a dividend higher than 7 percent. Mr Farring-
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Paul, Minn
State Railroad and Warehouse Commission
Minnesota
R. I. Warrington
Great Northern Railway
James J. Hill
Mr. Farring
Sixty Women Parade to Oppose Saloon License in Indianapolis
Sixty women dressed in white with white hats and parasols entered the county commissioners' room to protest a saloon license at Tenth street and Beville avenue. Each is a church member and mother of boys, living nearby. Officials said the decision will be made Monday and the women planned to return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Court House
Tenth Street
Beville Avenue
Mayor Schmitz Targets San Francisco Public Works
San Francisco August 2 1907 Mayor Schmitz promises city hall cleanup turns to the board of public works uncovering graft tied to payroll duplications using dummies and forged documents to siphon funds from the treasury officials say.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Schmitz
Board of Public Works
Hearst to Run for Governor as Independent Candidate
William R Hearst has decided to run for governor as an independent. The Independent League state committee met at the Gilsey house and set a September 11 state convention to nominate Hearst and a judiciary ticket in New York City. The league will operate without formal affiliation to the regular Democratic Party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
William R. Hearst
The
Independent League
Hearst
Gilsey House
League
Judiciary
Democratic Party
Advertising Offers Clues to The Little Real Riddle
An old advertisement presents a paradoxical puzzle claim about revealing the answer to a simple riddle. The note implies the ad itself contains the solution and invites readers to engage with the advertised product or service to uncover it.
Local News Roundup Delivers City Happenings and Changes
La Crosse prepares for major Bell Company stock expansion boosting capital to 10.6 million while harvest labor needs rise to 20 000 30 000 across Minnesota and North Dakota. Various residents report travels visits and returns from Chicago New Albia Caledonia Winona Lansing Monroe Dresden Park picnic plans noted plus Mississippi Valley Lutheran conference ends in Tomah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Duncan
la Crosse
Bell Company
Minnesota
North Dakota
Archie Tull
Katherine Lafman
Chicago
Leonard Prey
Charles Bjorklund
New Albia
Leo
Frank Volz
Caledonia
Allie Turner
Winona
John Broderick
Lillie Doherty
Lansing
Hi. E. Brown
Neva
Cyrill West
Monroe
W. O. Bock
Robert Whelpley
Gysbert van Steenwyk
East
Arthur Schroeder
Ella Hendrickson
L. Kleeber
Sons of Norway
The
Norden Society
Dresden Park
North Western line excursion to Milwaukee for Eagles event
Low rates to Milwaukee on the North Western line for Aug 11 12 and 13. Excur sion tickets sold with favorable return limits on account of Grand Aerie Fraternal Order of Eagles. Apply to Chicago and North Western Railway agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Wis
North-Western
Grand Aerie
Order of Eagles
Chicago & North-Western R’y
Half Rates to Mexico City for Geologic Congress
Round trip tickets to Mexico City from Aug 15 to Sept 1 at a single fare with favorable return limits, offered by Chicago and North-Western Bay agents in connection with the International Geological Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
Mex
International Geological Congress
Chicago & North-Western Ba Y
Special Excursion Rates to Colorado Utah and the Black Hills
The Chicago & North-Western Ry offers June 1 start excursion tickets daily to Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Salt Lake City Hot Springs Deadwood Lead and Custer SD with return by Oct 31. Low rate round trips to these and other points with favorable return limits available first and third Tuesday monthly through Sept 18. Apply to agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Utah
Black Hills
North-Western
Denver
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Salt Lake City
Hot Springs
Deadwood
Lead and Custer
S. D
North- Western Line
iChicago & North-Western Ry
Excursion Tickets to La Crosse Reduced Aug 6 7 8
Reduced rate excursion tickets to La Crosse Wisconsin via the North Western line on August 6 7 and 8 with return limit August 10 inclusive. Apply to agents Chicago and North Western Railway for state association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Crosse
Wis
North-Western
State Association
P.O. E
Chicago & North-Western B’y
Excursion Tickets Offered by C M and St Paul Railroad
The C M and St P railroad announces low rate excursion tickets for travel to Pacific coast and intermediate points from June 1 to September 15. Tickets to Denver Colorado Springs and Ogden Utah are valid June 1 to September. Canadian and New England points have July August and September sale dates. Visit the ticket office for rates sale dates limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. M
St. P. R
Pacific Coast
Denver
Colorado Springs
Ogden
Utah
New England
Store management as a black art in printing trade
The text frames store management as a specialized craft tied to printers ink, arguing that without ink the broader concept of store keeping fails to exist. It uses a metaphorical critique of traditional printing shop operations.
Local residents and visitors noted in Milwaukee yard bustle and social calls
Mrs P S Peterson of Chicago visits Mrs Torger son at 2108 George Street. Miss Clara Guider of Lansing takes a position with Vought Berger. Miss Laura Stahem visits W P Long family on Granddad's bluff. William Carey in city for a few days from St Paul area. Milwaukee yards busy with inbound cars. Mrs John Taylor returns from Twin Cities visit. officer of the day at Dresden Island barbecue. William Nein returns to Willow River. Rev Ambrose Murphy visits Rev A B Dunne in Eau Claire. Mrs John Boyer operated on July 4 and home again. Vought Berger factory closes a week for inventory. John McCabe visiting Dubuque. Miss Lucretia Suited of St Paul guest at Lindersen 1532 George. Mrs Frank Haniff reports finding a pearl valued at 25. Mark Smith sells West La Crosse business to Crow, then Crow passes it to his son due to health. Plans Colorado trip. Miss Jeanette Hentschell of Muscatine leaves for Spokane with niece Rose Hentschell, stopping in St Paul. Mr and Mrs T M Lidell and daughter Bessie return from Buffalo and Canada trip. Lidell foreman Milwaukee roundhouse. Mr and Mrs Harry and E H Colton return to Water town and Oconomowoc after visit. Officer Alois Yehle in city.
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P. S. Peterson
Chicago
Torgerson
George Street
Clara Guider
Lansing
Vought- Berger Company
Laura Stahem
Rose Street
W. P. Long
Granddad’s Bluff
William Carey
St. Paul
Millwaukee Yards
East Yards
John Taylor
Twin Cities
Side
Dresden
William Nein
Willow River
Ambrose Murphy
St James Church
A. B. C. Dunne
Eau Claire
John Boyer
Caledonia Street
Vought-Berger Telephone and Switchboard
Sumner
Hingar Streets
Frank Haniff
St. Cloud Street
Mark Smith
West la Crosse
Mr. Crow
Crow
Colorado
Jeanette Hentschell
Muscatine
Joseph Hentschell
Rose Hentschell
Spokane
Wash
M. T. Larkin
T. M. Lidell
Miss Bessie
Buffalo
N. Y
Canada
Mr. Lidell
Milwaukee Roundhouse
Meesdames
Harry and
E. H. Colton
Watertown
Oconomowoc
Alois Yehle
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Venice
E. Hackner
Sam
Fritz Hurt
Americas
J. B. Murray Better
Watti Aryers
Milo Timmar
Ion
Farrington
Staples
Treasury
Mr. Farrington
Eric Olson
Railroad Commission
Hill
Frisco
Democratic State Committee
City News
Lutheran Conference of
Mississippi Valley District
Tomah
F. J. Kaeppler
Pine St
North Side News
Tory John McCabe
Dubuque
Lucretia
Lindersen
Nebver Ginger Ale
North Side Bottling Works
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