Hosts of Sister Cities Meet in La Crosse Convention
Delegates from Wisconsin cities gather in La Crosse for a three day League of Wisconsin Municipalities session. Mayor W A Anderson welcomes leaders from Fond du Lac and others as the ball game between champions and Oshkosh is moved to entertainment duties. Major topics include political corruption with Milwaukee DA Francis E McGovern slated to speak. Marinette boosters press for the next convention while delegates register and travel by train.
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W. A. Anderson
F. L. Doyle
Fond Cu Lac
Champs
Oshkosh
Port Washington
Racine
Marinette
Sparta
Francis E. McGovern
Milwaukee
McGovern
Anderson Extends Royal Welcome at Municipal Delegates Meet
R. E. Minnehan ably opened the Wisconsin Municipalities League convention in Green Bay at 2 30 with the absence of Secretary Sparling noted and H R Goldman named temporary secretary Mayor Wendell A Anderson of La Crosse delivered a light welcome reflecting on La Crosse tornado damage and inviting shared municipal learning A resignation from Sparling was announced and J G Kirchoffer of Madison named as temporary secretary The session adjourned until 7 34 and delegates proceeded to League Park for the Oshkosh La Crosse game at 3 PM
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R. E. Minnehan
Green Bay
League of Wisconsin Municipalities
S. E. Sparling
League
H. R. Goldman
Marinette
Wendell A. Anderson
la Crosse
Minnehan
Anderson
John F. Doherty
D. L. Doyle
Fond du Lac
Wis
Local Arrangement Committee of Municipal League
The Local Arrangement Committee of the Municipal League proceeds with preparations for upcoming events. Members coordinate venue, schedule, and volunteer roles to ensure smooth hosting and community engagement.
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OF Municipal League
Mayor Proclaims Booster Day as Municipal Holiday
The mayor will declare Booster Day a municipal holiday. The booster button sale has been very satisfactory. All forces are working in harmony and with enthusiasm for the plan to protect greater La Crosse.
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Greater la Crosse
Konetchy Homers and Three-Sacker in One Game
Konyet chy, known in La Crosse, hit a home run and a three bagger in a single game. In St Louis defeat of Boston, Eddie batted against Cy Young and Pfeffer, homering and tripling. St Louis won 9 to 4. New York Herald Times Sun and Telegraph sign Hearst scale.
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Koney
Konetchy
la Crosse
St. Louis
Boston
Eddie
Cy Young
Pfeffer
New York
New York Herald Times
Sun and Telegraph
Hearst
Weather and Water River Bulletin Update
The river will continue slowly during the next 36 hours with stage changes reported at Reeds Landing and Davenport. River levels show minor fluctuations with petites at various gauges, indicating gradual movement and slight declines in downstream sections.
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A Peel
Nes Ince
Reeds Landing
Deavenport
Louis Can Baste
Strike Deferred Until Tomorrow Affects Small Arrival
City labor action postponed with plans for a general walkout once Small arrives. Key union members urge patience as negotiations continue and officials monitor potential disruptions to services.
President watches telegraphers strike Developments in the nationwide work stoppage
In Chicago on August 14 President Roosevelt declined to intervene while telegraphers unions plan a general strike across the United States and Canada pending arrival of President Small. Officials urge restraint as 10,000 of 12,000 workers could walk out. Associated Press offers bonuses to keep service. Gompers admits compromise efforts failed. Washington reports Roosevelt monitoring the strike with potential action.
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Chicago
United States
Canada
Small
Associated Press
Gompers
ipuat@s
Washington
Roosevelt
Chicago Board of Trade
Morikubo Chiropractor Testimony On Trial Stand
Dr Morikubo takes the stand in his own defense, detailing his medical practice and asserting his actions were lawful. The courtroom follows his testimony as prosecutors challenge his interpretations of chiropractic care.
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DR. Morikubo
There's Meaning in Burtons Madness Trial Today
Ohio congressman quits WA as trial proceeds in a political storm. Burtons Madness dominates headlines with ongoing proceedings and shifting affiliations. Authorities emphasize legal actions and potential policy implications amid public interest.
Expert Testimony Clarifies Terways Commission Difference
An expert testimony before the Terways Commission outlines the distinction between two scli terms or plans. The evidence highlights differing approaches, potential costs, and projected outcomes for the proposed routes.
May Oppose Joe Cannon in Osteopathy Trial
Dr. Morikubo testifies in county court defending his license status, detailing life, education, and chiropractic principles. Defense witness Dr. C W Linniker questioned as trial continues, with testimony to resume after afternoon adjournment as Rev A L Wood testifies. Washington Bureau notes Burton resigns Rivers and Harbors chair, signaling contest for successor and party pressure on the Speaker.
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Shegetaro Morikubo
C. W. Linniker
Oakland
Cal
Morikubo
A. L. Wood
Caledonia Street Methodist
Japan
Tokio Academy of Science
United States
America
Washington
la Crosse Tribune
J. C. Weliver
Theodore Burton
Ohio
House Rivers and Harbors Committee
Burton
Rivers and Harbors Committee
Congress
Inland Waterways Commission
La Crosse to Close For City Wide Boosters Event
On Wednesday afternoon August 21 all La Crosse businesses will close as a legal holiday for Greater La Crosse. Mayor W A Anderson will issue a proclamation, with booster committee support, and a grand celebration at Myrick park featuring prominent speakers. The button sale to fund the effort has sold most of its initial 1000 units and ordered more, with pins for both ladies and gentlemen.
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la Crosse
Greater la Crosse
W. A. Anderson
Booster Campaign
Myrick Park
Lone operator in Kenosha conducts self strike and walkout
In Kenosha Wisconsin on August 14 an operator at Western Union refused to handle a Chicago message. He was discharged and then held a self meeting, voted unanimously to strike, blew his whistle and walked out to his own cheers.
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Kenosha, Wis
Western Union
Chicago
Confess to Murder and dynamiting in Colorado
John W Reeves and Frank Kisser railroad workers confessed to responsible for a dynamite explosion that killed five people, injured about one hundred, and wrecked the Colorado and Southern freight depot on Saturday. A strike is underway on the matter road.
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Boulder
Col
John W. Reeves
Frank Kisser
Colorado & Southern
Landis swears jury to probe immunity in rebating case
Judge Landis swears in a jury to hear the rebating case against the Chicago and Alton road linked to the Standard Oil affair. The company faced a large fine but action was postponed as the government promised immunity for the Alton.
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Chicago
Landis
Chicago & Alton Road
Standard Oil
Alton
Train hold up nets $250000 loot in daylight
In St. Petersburg on August 14 terrorists halted a daytime train and looted the express car, taking about $250,000. No further details were provided on suspects or injuries.
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ST. Petersburg
Stolen Booster Buttons From Fay Lewis Store
Booster buttons were stolen from the Fay Lewis cigar store on Main Street last evening.Police report says two emblems were taken and the manager Keene has notified authorities as the entire police force investigates the case.
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Fay Lewis
Main Street
Keene
Americans Hate Hard Work Yet Love to Josh Say Critics
A satirical view notes Americans resist strenuous labor but relish playful joshing amid workplace culture and humor trends reflected in public chatter and media commentary.
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Josh
Edward Van Dorn Recovering After Yard Accident
Edward Van Dorn, run over at the Chicago Burling and Quincy freight yards on the south side yesterday, is reported to be doing well.
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Edward van Dorn
Chicago Burling & Quincy
South Side
Coon Town Now Is Incorporated
By a majority of 11 the town of Coon in Coon Valley voted to become an incorporated village in yesterday's election. One man in a thousand feels that he is appreciated, and that man is really overestimated.
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Coon Town
Coon
Coon Valley
Booster Day Purpose Explained for La Crosse Campaign
Official statement outlines Booster Day as uniting residents to grow La Crosse and directing raised funds into a permanent city fund administered by the board of trade. Money is not for campaign costs or officials, but for broadly beneficial city projects. The fund remains non profit and expandable via future fundraisers.
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la Crosse
Board of Trade
Park Store Pighic Gn At Pettibone Park
Dozens from Doerflinger's Park Store occupied Pettibone's park around 1 PM and stayed through the day for a large picnic event. A program included races, nail driving, ball throwing, tug-of-war and a girls baseball game, with prizes and dancing in the pavilion followed by supper and rides back.
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City Hall
Mayor Anderson
Marinette Hustlers
Royal
Joseph Housska
Mr. Houska
Walter B. Rose
Harry Hirshheimer
Wiltam A. Torrance
Torrance
Paul W. Mahoney
Mahoney
Homer
Terways Commission
Joe” Cannon
Tokio
Tokio Academy
Palmer School of Chiropractic
Davenport
Wisconsin
Pighic GN
Pettibone
Doerflinger
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