Frightful accident injures Theresa Krueger near Kohler’s mill
Theresa Krueger an 18-year-old of Mor mon coulee road was dragged by a runaway team after the rig overturned near Fifth and Main. She escaped death by miracles, with flesh burned from arms and severe facial wounds, treated at Dr Beckman’s office. her condition was serious but not believed fatal.
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Theresa Krueger
Fritz Krueger
Kohler
Barron's Dry Good
Eagle Hotel
Questionable sales ethics prompt deceptive book set case
An inquiry asks whether a sales agent who convinces a man to purchase an unnecessary book set commits obtaining money under false pretenses. It seeks legal-ethical evaluation of misrepresentation and consumer rights in sales.
Old Orchard Fire Destroys Shore Hotels In Maine
A major blaze wrecked half of Old Orchard’s coastal hotel and cottage area, likely costing $500,000 plus, with 5,000 summer guests displaced. Three volunteer firemen died dynamiting buildings to save the colony. The fire began in the Olympia hotel and spread along the beach, reaching dozens of properties before external brigades aided, area about fifty acres.
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Old Orchard
Olympia Hotel
Board Walk
Boston and Maine
Alberta
Fiske
Emerson
Aldine
Portland
Biddeford
Saco
Convention to End on the Boat Trip and Local Talks
Delegates gathered for a convention voyage with dancing and a meal led by Chef John Neukomm. Aylward of Madison presented a paper on Public Utilities during the down trip, followed by discussion. The steamer returned late after tying up for wind, no session that evening, many attended a theater production, and twenty five autos toured the city the next morning.
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Alk
John Neukomm
John A. Aylward
Madison
Information Bureau for City Officers Discussed in La Crosse
Delegates praised La Crosse as one of Wisconsin’s cleanest and nicest appearing municipalities after a city tour. Hon H E Legler of the Wisconsin Library Commission spoke on an information bureau for city officers and libraries' benefits, with Mayor Burt Williams of Ashland presenting on recent municipal legislation.
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Wisconsin
la Crosse
Council Chamber
H. E. Legler
Wisconsin Library Commission
Legler
Burt Williams
Ashland
Auto Accident on Main and Fourth Streets in La Crosse
A speeding auto in La Crosse swerved onto the north side of Main Street, striking Tim Lewis and throwing him against a street sweeper cart. He suffered a cut above the left eye and a bruised arm but is reported improving. Witnesses blamed the chauffeur. the driver, Sharp, faced scrutiny as police consider city and state speed limits.
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Mr. Lewis
McMillan
Oscar Houck
Beck
Lewis
Cadillac Company
Cargill
McMullan
Sharp
E. C. High Vee
McMillan Block
Main and
Fourth Streets
Main Street
Fourth Street
Linker
Third
Main
Tim Lewis
Higbee
Jacob Zimmer
Cadillac
City of
la Crosse
Vine Street
Cass Street
Vine
State
Jay
King
Cass Streets
Mississippi River
Fifth Street
Pearl Street
Spirits Work For
The article argues spirits inhabit a near earthly sphere and share similar aspirations, battling good and evil. They seek to influence worldly affairs, often through powerful figures, notably stating President Roosevelt is easy for them to reach without his knowledge. The piece frames spiritual contact as ongoing and involuntary to the living.
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United States
White House
Mr. Roosevelt
La Crosse Electric Seeks Temporary Rate Increase
At a state rate commission hearing in Madison on August 16, La Crosse Gas & Electric pressed for a temporary charge of about 10 cents per kilowatt hour, arguing losses of $10,000 this year and seeking rate relief while an inventory and valuation of the electric department are studied. The panel indicated a likely temporary order, with a fuller investigation of plant value to follow.
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Madison
Wis
State Rate Commission
la Crosse
Daniel McMillan
MacMillan
Gellat
la Crosse Company
City
Doherty
Electric Company
General Strike Expands Across Nation
Union leaders estimate over 10 000 workers already on strike with the general order set to lift that to 15 000. Returns from 42 cities show only 450 of 5 000 operators did not respond to the national executive board order issued two days ago. Union officials say the figures include strong Western Union and Postal service operators and anticipate about 90 percent compliance.
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National Executive Board
Western Union
Sues Senator for Slander in New Jersey
Assemblyman Edward H. Wright Jr sues United States Senator James Smith Jr for $100,000 in punitive damages for alleged slander. The remarks were allegedly made at a public reception by Governor E C Stokes on Sea Girt's governor cottage porch on Aug 2. The quoted line says Wright was kept supplied with wine and women by Charlie Bell.
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New York
Edward H. Wright, Jr
United States
James Smith, Jr
Newark
E. C. Stokes
New Jersey
Sea Girt
Stokes
Smith
Wanted Girl for General Work at 515 South Fifth Street
Short notice advertisement seeks a girl for general work at a downtown address 515 South Fifth Street. No other details provided.
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South Fifth Street
Card of Thanks from Mrs J A Bartl
Expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for flowers and support during mother's illness and death. Signed by Mrs J A Bartl.
Taft Calls for Tariff Revision in Columbus Speech
Secretary Taft remarks at the Buckeye Republican club in Columbus Ohio next Monday are set to outline the campaign platform for Roosevelt’s chosen candidate. Politicians expect Taft to declare support for a reasonable revision of current tariff schedules, signaling a major campaign issue.
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Taft
Buckeye Republican Club
Columbus
Roosevelt
Washington, D. C
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Dublin
W. J. Hickisch
Pearl ST
the State Bank
LA Crosse, Wis
U.S
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Larsen Bros
Jay ST
H. R. Goldman
Municipal League
Marinette
State Commission
Gompers
American Federation of Labor
H. B. Perham
L. W. Quick
D .G .Ramsey
Order of Railroad Telegraphers
S. J. Small
Wesley Russell
W. C. Long
Commercial Telegraphers’ Union
George W. Perkins
Cigarmakers’ International Union
S. S
S.S.S
S.S. S
Swift Specific CO
Atlanta
City Meat Market
D. Jehlen, JR
S. Third ST
Hoeschler’s
Batchell
Langdon-Boyd Packing CO
U. S
Henry N. Boehm
Charlie Bell
Wright
J. A. Bartl
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