Arrest of Miss Millington Sparks Old Tactics In City War
Miss Millington was arrested on Maine street near Nelson carpet store with her landlady. Frankie La Salle opposed the arrest and failed to remove the girl. A writ of habeas corpus was issued by La Salle’s attorney for release, then a warrant was issued for prostitution and street walking. The case rekindles prior police La Salle tensions and hints at broader motives.
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Miss Millington
Frankie la Salle
Maine Street
Nelson Carpet
la Salle
Central Police Station
A. E. Bleekman, Jr
Byrne
Brind
Blanche Milling
Telegraph Operators Strike Called Off on Northern Line
Perham, president of the telegraphers, announced the strike on the Great Northern will end today after a telegraph vote, with workers favoring a return amid wage offer. The Northern Pacific strike remains in effect as Perham orders a vote to see if it will be called off as well.
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Scripps-McRae
ST. Paul
Perham
Great Northern
Northern Pacific
Judge Refuses Attachments In Taggart Custody Case
Taggart is recalled for cross examination over a letter to his wife Grace Taggart. Mrs Taggart writes a final reply and refuses reconciliation. Judge Eason denies attachments for Christ Hospital records in Cincinnati and custodians tied to Mrs Taggart during Taggart's Philippines absence.
McCaleb Fined in Assault Case at Brindley Court
R C McCaleb was fined one dollar and costs in Judge Brindleys court for assaulting August Erickson. Evidence showed Erickson was ordered away from McCalebs shop and struck after refusing to leave until he secured boards he claimed as his property. Erickson has his own charge of abusive language pending.
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R. C. McCaleb
McCaleb
Erickson
Weather forecast shows fair skies and cooler conditions
The forecast calls for generally fair conditions tonight and Saturday with cooler temperatures expected. No precipitation is anticipated and the conditions should remain tranquil.
Wisconsin Power official offered railway mail job
W. W. Ferris, solicitor for Wisconsin Light and Power, has been appointed assistant mail clerk in the railway mail service. He has not decided to accept the post and plans likely to stay with the lighting company.
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W. W. Ferris
Wisconsin Light & Power Company
Railway
Mr. Ferris
Renting a Furnished Room Stirs Local Interest
In this town readers are urged to consult want ads before making arrangements for lodging. The notice stresses checking listings to find suitable furnished rooms and avoid common pitfalls.
Wreck of MASL Train Drowns Dozens Near Norfolk
Divers recovered eighteen bodies from the Atlantic Southern excursion train wreck at MASL near Norfolk with over twelve more believed trapped. The scene at the river bottom is described as horrible as derricks haul out a full carload of victims including men women and children.
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Scripps-McRae
Norfolk
Peace envoys adjourn to allow secretaries to catch up
In Portsmouth on Aug 18 the peace envoys adjourned to Monday to let secretaries finish the confidential files. Four Japanese secretaries carried black portfolios with meeting records as talks on Halgin and indemnity may reach agreement, though deliberations likely linger beyond others. Leading officials noted the session continued with Article 11 on limiting Russia's Far East naval strength, resuming at 3 pm.
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Scripps-McRae
Portsmouth
Saghalin
M. Koroscovitz
Russia
Far East
Mr. W F Adams Returns From Chicago Visit
Mr W F Adams formerly with Russell and Willing has returned from a two months visit with friends in Chicago and Lockport Illinois where he visited his parents He is now with the La Crosse Shoe Company.
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W. F. Adams
Russell & Willing
Chicago
Lockport
Ill
Mr. Adams
The
la Crosse Shoe Company
Narrow Escape as Landslide Buries Half Mile of Track
Trains on the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul line barely avoided disaster near Lake Pepin when heavy rains triggered a landslide burying about half a mile of track. Excursionists from Portland were aboard as earth slid from the bluff near King's Coulee, delaying Milwaukee and Burlington routes and halting some trains into late morning. A washout at Nelson affected C B Q trains as well.
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Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Road
Lake Pepin
Portland
King’s Coulee
St. Croix Junction
Trevina
Burlington
Here
West Salem
Nelson
Damrosch Offered UC Berkeley Music Chair
Damrosch, former Metropolitan Opera leader in New York, has been offered the newly created chair of music at the University of California in Berkeley. He has not yet accepted the position.
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Scripps-McRae Dispatch
Berkeley
Cal
Damrosch
Metropolitan Opera House
New York
University of California
German Officers and Catholic Bishop Killed in German East Africa
Aug 18 dispatch reports two German officers and seventeen Sudanese soldiers killed in an uprising in German East Africa. It also notes the murder of the Catholic bishop in the interior.
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German East Africa
Scripps-McRae
Zanzibar
Asbury and Ocean Grove vote on liquor question today
Aug. 18. Asbury votes on the liquor measure. Ocean Grove, twin city to Asbury, threatens court action if Asbury adopts a wet status, to prevent fulfilling its will. Asbury has remained dry for twenty five years.
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Scripps-McRae
Asbury
Ocean Grove
Brockton Man Fails to Be Identified as Mr Dove
In Brockton Massachusetts detectives and witnesses fail to identify G L Marsh as Mr Dove in the Bates automobile murder case. Marsh family is respected. his father waited as investigators questioned two teenage witnesses. Chicago police say they will order the detective and witnesses back to Chicago upon official information from Brockton.
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Scripps-McRae Dispatch
Brockton
Mass
Sheehan
Startz and
Slavin
G. L. Marsh
Dove
Bate
Marsh
George R. Marsh
Chicago
Collins
Bates
Fourteen new yellow fever cases and a death report
Fourteen new yellow fever cases plus one death were reported by noon. In Cincinnati a steamer Sprague said to have fever aboard was barred from landing along Ohio river towns and health officers prepared to block its arrival. the Finley and its crew of thirty were also banned.
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Scripps-McRae Dispatch
New Orleans
Cincinnati
Sprague
Finley
Mrs Brischke Pioneer Dies of Old Age at 75
Mrs William H Brischke wife of a Loetler Tailoring employer died at 1 30 this afternoon at 520 West avenue north of old age aged 75 She was a pioneer resident and leaves husband a daughter Mrs Albert Witzke of 520 West Revenue north and a son Albert of Clinton Iowa Funeral arrangements Fessler & Dahl in charge
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William H. Brischke
Loetler Tailoring Company
West Avenue North
Brischke
Albert Witzke
520
West Revenue North
Albert
Clinton
Fessler & Dahl
Spider Bite Blamed for Blood Poisoning
Mrs. Clem Spettel of 806 Caledonia Street suffers severe blood poisoning from a spider bite a week ago. Her arm is badly swollen and doctors pursue aggressive treatment to draw the poison from her system.
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Clem Spettel
Caledonia Street
Van Wormer sells West Salem residence to Johnsons
Charlotte Van Wormer sold a West Salem village residence to Ben and Carrie Johnson for 1500 dollars. The deed was filed this morning with the register of deeds.
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Charlotte van Wormer
Ben and
Carrie Johnson
West Salem
Register of Deeds
Birth Announced for Wen Family Girl
A baby girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. O. A. Wen sole. The birth adds a new member to the Wen family with no further details given.
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Mrs. O. A. Wensole
Hubbard Stamp Certificate Proposed as Relief Measure
A closing session discussed using Hubbard stamp certificates as relief. Attendees recommended appointing carrier substitutes to aid delivery and ensure continued mail service.
Wisconsin association of postmasters ends convention with reforms
The third annual convention adopted several resolutions including a push to modify rural carrier appointment rules. Substitutes who have demonstrated fitness should be eligible for appointment, and the Hubbard stamp certificate remains a commendable credential, per the closing session this morning.
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The
Wisconsin Association of Postmasters
Crosby Safe After Health Break Down Resting Under Physician Care
Homer Crosby former city engineer and associate of Albert Fetter in contracting work has been found safe after a health breakdown. He is under medical care and improving. a month of rest is expected to restore him to business. Frank P. Hixon administrator of Crosby estate notes no mystery or money disputes. Crosby had left $30,000 from his mother, with Hixon handling the legacy. Crosby’s health issues and overwork were cited as causes. Crosby traveled between Louisiana Wa and Davenport before the rest period.
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Homer Crosby
Albert Fetter
Frank P. Hixon
Crosby
Hixon
Mr. Hixon
Louisiana
Davenport
Iowa City
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Mrs. Taggart
Wooster, O
Taggart
Tion
J. J. Excell
Wooster
Wal
Masl
Limited
Dankongh
Ghar
Aus
Iarealen SI
IDM
ORY
MR. Dove
Mrs. Brischke
Hubbard
W. B. Tscharner
Wisconsin Postmasters’ Association
Cortelyou
Wisconsin Postmaster’s Association
la Crosse
Wisconsin
Postal Service
George B. Cortelyou
U. S
Washington, D. C
Cate
Taft
Santa Rosa
Cali
McKinley
Taft Party
Honolulu
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