Across the Lake by Crosby Line to Michigan and Northeast
An illustrated notice promotes a daylight excursion route from Chicago across Lake Michigan to Grand Haven with steamers to Crosby Line and Grand Trunk Railway to Michigan, New England, New York, and Philadelphia. It highlights a fast train with buffet parlor car connecting with boats and invites readers to request excursion fare literature and timetables from Geo. W. Vaux in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Trunk Railway System
Chicago
Montreal
Niagara Falls
Michigan
Canada
New England
New York
Philadelphia
Grand Haven
Geo. W. Vaux
Adams Street
Treatment of loved ones reflects our own self love
A writer suggests that kindness shown to those we love is often less considerate than treatment of strangers. This implies we may love ourselves more than others in close relationships.
National arbitration law debate grows in Washington
Washington Aug 9 prospects rise for a general federal arbitration law to settle labor disputes. Officials note Neill Knapp successes against rail and telegraph unrest but caution a blanket mandate may not yet work. Erdman act extension and new arbitration bills loom as congress weighs peaceful settlement options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Welliver
Washington
Charles P. Neill
Martin A. Knapp
Interstate Commission
Mr. Neill
Messrs
Neill
Knapp
Congress
Erdman
Interstate Commerce Commission
Commissioner of Labor
Messrs. Neill and Knapp
Chicago
United States
New York
Great Strike Expands as Telegraph Offices Shut
Chicago seeps into chaos as Western Union offices close and wires go dead after a midnight strike. Women join the protest, with pickets surrounding downtown offices and threats of a broader sympathetic walkout. Messages halt from Chicago to the west and beyond, signaling a potential nationwide telegraph shutdown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Union
Messenger Boys
Promotion for La Crosse man ends in grand farewell
News reached friends of former foreman C H Scott who lived at 1448 Wood Street that he received another promotion. At his departure 50 of his employees at Greenville gathered to bid him farewell and presented a trunk with 72 pieces of silverware. Scott served as a Milwaukee Road manager for about 30 years and recently became superintendent for the Missouri Kansas City and Texas road. He is moving to Denison Texas and will make his future home there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teamsters’ Union
Chicago
Western Union
West
Hearst
Overland Department
California
Los Angeles
J. E. Ryan
Sadie Nichols
Oakland
San Francisco
Ryan
Lamp
Overland Force
Price
Mr. Price
United States
Canada
C. H. Scott
Wood Street
Scott
Milwaukee Road
Missouri, Kansas City and
Texas Road
Greenville
Denison
Texas
Fisheries Make Good Hauls After River Fall
The United States Fisheries Station on the north side reports strong catches after the river stage fell. Most bass are sent by the steam er Curlew to McGregor Indiana for transport in fish cars to their destination. North side fishermen still report good carp and buffalo catches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Fisheries Station
North Side
Uncle Sam
McGregor
Some Rob Selves Ourselves Lose Money
Police chief Byrne cited a string of self robbery and misplacement cases as a woman reports a July theft at 2306 South Thirteenth Street. Mrs Hottinger says $9 vanished. a quack doctor Arthur Graham was briefly questioned and released. This morning the missing money was found in a bureau drawer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byrne
John Hottinger
South Thirteenth Street
Arthur Graham
Timber Strike Injures Local Man at Arctic Ice Site
William Ledeger of 504 Prospect Street Indian Hill was struck on the head by a timber falling from scaffolding at the Arctic Ice and Fuel storage house yesterday afternoon at 5. He suffered a large gash over the eye and was unconscious for about ninety minutes. Dr Leuck treated him. doctors say turning his head likely saved his life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Ledeger
Prospect Street
Indian Hill
Arctic Ice & Fuel Company
Dr. Leuck
Plans Ready to Urge Experiences Before Committee
The text notes that they will have worked out plans and will be ready to urge their experiences and conclusions before congressional committees.
Milwaukee Railroad Rules Tightened Across Milwaukee Road
A morning bulletin from Superintendent Wilburt Irwin announces stricter enforcement of all railroad regulations on the Milwaukee road. Trains are cited for failing to stop at Mississippi and Black River draw bridges and for engineers neglecting to stack locomotives. The notice warns that removal from service may occur for further violations.
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Milwaukee Road
Wilburt Irwin
Mississippi
Black River
Minnesota State Fairbound Excursion Rates in Doubt
E W Gilles of the Minnesota State Fair association says railroads may still offer excursion rates despite a two cent rate law. He predicts the fair will be a "whopper" with record attendance and promotion of industrial and agricultural expositions remains essential to railroad growth. Gilles tours to advertise the exposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Gilles
Minnesota State Fair Association
Minnesota
Gilles
Grocers Picnic at Pettibone Park Ends in Winona Victory
Mayor W A Anderson welcomed visitors to Pettibone park in La Crosse for a grocers picnic. Events included indoor baseball wins for grocers over city officials, clerk races with flour, and a tug of war won by La Crosse grocers. Minor events crowned winners in foot races, nail driving, sausage eating, and potato contests among Winona and La Crosse participants. Music, dancing, and a return steamer trip closed the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Anderson
Pettibone Park
Anderson Than
Murry
Kingsbury
Winona
la Crosse
Ladies of
Page
N. Peterson
H. Peterson
Affeldt
Bailey
Bonneville
Hoff
Schultz
E. Stuve
la Crosse Boys
Winona Boys
la Crosse Grocers
la Crosse Goocers
Frances Sikorski
Minnie Berman
Grant Hess
David Peterson
Anderson
Timm
J. Herman
Julius Deilke
Theresa Sikorski
Anna Buchan
Winona Grocers
Henry Banum
A. Marking
Jonn Bergoust
George Will
J. J. Urbanek
Oden
Stevens
A. Johnson
D. R. Sprout
C. D. Shepard
Henry Hess
Lillian Bohn
Mary Johnson
Ella Leeding
Lillian Gran
John Frey
Howard Stevens
Groskopf
Goodwin
Gate City
J. S
Landing at meeting tonight on public dock plans
The wharf committee of the common council will report this evening on establishing a public dock for small craft. The La Crosse Motorboat Club petition was taken up, city engineer directed to draft plans and estimate, with the report expected tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Council
la Crosse Motorboat Club
Five Men Arrested for Disturbing the Peace
Five young men were arrested at a park opposite the Funke Candy factory by Detective John Weber and brought before Judge Hunt on the charge of disturbing the peace. They confessed as Joe Lassard Joe Winterline F W Swanson Wm Coorough and John Gigermier. Lassard paid a $7.50 fine while the others were dismissed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Weber
Funke
Judge Hunt
Joe Lassard
Joe Winterline
F. W. Swanson
Wm. Coorough
John Gigermier
Lassard
Asphalt demonstration at State and Sixth streets
The Standard Asphalt and Rubber Co of St Paul will lay asphalt filler at the State and Sixth streets intersection where brick paving is in progress. J F McGair will be in the city Monday to conduct the work. The filler covers 250 square yards and deadens brick noise and can be used immediately after laying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard Asphalt & Rubber Co
St. Paul
State
Sixth Streets
J. F. McGair
Large Attendance at Wisconsin Municipal Conference
Mayor W A Anderson reports daily replies from Wisconsin cities to invitations for the annual League of Wisconsin Municipalities conference. Indications point to the largest meeting in years with almost every league city sending two to three representatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Anderson
League of Wisconsin
League
Young Americans Triumph Over Hogan School 11–5
The Young Americans defeated Hogan school 11 to 5 this morning. Battery for the winners was Reiner and Lorenz, while Williams and Took played for the losers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hogan
Reiner
Lorenz
Williams
Took
Funeral for Oscar W Oakes Attended by O Reillys
Mr and Mrs Ed O Reilly of Wabasha attend the funeral of Eds brother in law Oscar W Oakes held this afternoon in the local church.
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Ed O'Reilly
Wabasha
Oscar W. Oakes
Special Meeting Tonight At Frontier Lodge No 45
Frontier Lodge No 45 F and A M calls a special meeting for tonight with degree work in the Third degree and invited brethren to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frontier Lodge No. 45
Trains Expected Back to Regular Service Next Week
La Crosse and Southeastern rail lines anticipate resuming normal schedules by mid next week after brief disruption. Officials say service will return to regular order once track and timetable adjustments are completed.
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la Crosse
Southeastern
Judges award $350 Hamilton Piano to Elmer Conrad
The BALDWIN AD VERTISING PIANO CONTEST results declare Elmer Conrad of Victory Wisconsin as the winner of the $350 Hamilton Piano.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Conrad
Victory, Wis
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Dublin
Pearl Street
W. J. Hickisch
Pearl ST
North Third Street
Steeth
J. W. Lawrence
4Th and Jay Sts
la Cresse
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Sign Shop
Larsen Bros
Jay ST
A. A. and Telegraph
Milwaukee
Grocers
Brandt
Hifeldt
Martin Maloy
Emma Kreutz
M. Beyer
W. Warneck
George Bowler
Uneeda Biscuit
National Biscuit Company
Main St
D. Jehlen, JR
S. Third ST
Bathasweet
Batcheller Importing CO. Nev
Hoeschler’s
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