La Crosse Postal Notice of Yearly Rates and Representatives
The notice states rates of five dollars per year and four dollars per year. It lists entered as second class matter June 22, 1904, at the La Crosse post office under the 1879 act. Special representatives Payne and Young based in Chicago New York City and New York offices are named.
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la Crosse
Wis
Payne & Young
Chicago
Marquette Bidg
New York City
Potter Bld
Religious war in France not inevitable says papal encyclical
The New York Herald editorial argues against a looming church state conflict in France despite sensational reporting. It notes the pope forbids violence and urges Catholics to use lawful means to support worship, while Vatican observers see a conciliatory, ordered approach rather than upheaval.
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France
la Crosse
the Tribune
New York
Hich
Vatican
Lightning at Freeland Coal Breaker Struck by Bolt
In Freeland Pennsylvania on August 18 a lightning bolt struck the Upper Lehigh coal breaker tower and descended through iron connections to the pump room. Explosions followed as currents collided, stunning the workers but causing no serious injuries and sparing the structure from fire thanks to quick management action.
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Freeland
Lehigh
Government safeguards Chinese laborers on Panama project
Washington August 18 The United States government will ensure fair treatment of Chinese laborers on the Panama canal. Proposals to hire 2,500 Chinese require War Secretary review of contracts to prevent discrimination by labor agents.
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Washington, D. C
United States
Panama Canal
Taft
Labor costs for canal work loom as contractors plan
The United States will set wages for Chinese laborers on the canal project ahead of publishing specifications. Contractors aim to hire 2,500 Chinese workers but wage levels remain uncertain. Some agents fear rates near 1 dollar daily, others expect 50 to 60 cents with profit, while Jamaica uses 25 to 50 cent daily wages with rations. Restrictions on canal labor will be stricter than in Jamaica.
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United States
Canal
Canal Commission
Jamaica
Stocks Rise Across New York Market
Southern Pacific jumped six and seven eighths points and Union Pacific rose to 174 today. Mr and Mrs McCarthy returned to their Caledonia Street home after a week’s visit at Brainerd Minnesota with Mrs McCarthy’s sister.
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New York
Southern Pacific
Union Pacific
Mrs. McCarthy
Caledonia Street
Brainerd
Minn
Four Salutes From Trains End Up In Verse
A camp near the St. Paul rail line notes trains pass with four short salutes in a comic mock tribute. The piece pivots to a moral on the power of speech, quoting a Country Exchange line about the tongue causing more hurt than dynamite, and ends with local newspaper snippets and libel case headlines.
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St. Paul Road
J. P. Morgan
St. Paul
Hastings
Green Green Bay
Pfister-Free Press
The
Sentinel
Free Press
Pfister
Picnic honors Miss Schulz at Pettibone Park
A picnic supper was hosted yesterday at Pettibone park in honor of Miss Lillie Schulz of Chicago. Attending were the families of Mesdames Kanard Burand Bouman Helke Rodemacher and others.
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Pettibone Park
Lillie Schulz
Chicago
Mesdames Kanard, Burand, Bouman, Helke, Rodemacher
Dr George Vowell Physician Surgeon
Dr. George Vowell is listed as a consulting physician and surgeon in the report, indicating his professional role and affiliation within the medical community. The article references his expertise and service in the field.
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George Vowell
George Powell
Lavallees Go On Extended Tour From La Crosse
Pierre Lavallee and the Six Tossing Lavallees have signed a seventeen week Wisconsin and Michigan tour with a possible move to the Kieth circuit. They open in Racine Monday, end in Alpena, Michigan, then perform at the Majestic in Chicago. The group includes Pierre Lavallee, Herbert Devine, Ralph Devine, Frestine, Mary and Agnes Lavallee.
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Pierre Lavallee
Lavallees
Wisconsin
Michigan
Racine
Alpena
Mich
The
Majestic
Chicago
Vandeille
Asso
Ciation
Téssing Lavallees
Lavallee
Herbert Devine
Ralph Devine
Frestine
Mary
Agnes Lavallee
la Crosse
Church notices and sermons at multiple congregations
The column lists service times and topics for First Congregational, First Church of Christ Scientist, German Methodist, English Lutheran Holy Trinity, German Baptist, and West Avenue Methodist. It notes pastors Henry Faville J L Panzlau Mir Sweet Benj Graf Henry Goodsell and events including Sunday school, union services, Epworth leagues, and a picnic at Myrick park.
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First Congregational
Henry Faville
China
First Church of Christ, Scientist
King Street
Christ Jesus
German Methodist Church
Seventh
Ferry Streets
J. L. Panzlau
Epworth League
Ladies’ Society
Myrick Park
English Lutheran Church of the Holy Trinity
West Avenue
Ferry Street
German Baptist Church
Seventh and
Winnebago Streets
Benj. Graf
Mississippi
Jackson Streets
Henry Goodsell
Chauffeur Cush Hero in Great Neck Auto Crash
William Brokaw's Renault suffered a serious accident as driver Harry Cush nearly lost his life. The car, a large enclosed Renault, was towed to a Great Neck garage for repairs revealing Cush's bravery as the incident surfaced. Cush was reportedly en route to meet Mr Brokaw at the depot.
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Great Neck
L. TL
William Brokaw
W. Gould Brokaw
Harry Cash
Renault
Cush
Mrarokaw
Peddler’s Wagon Hit by Auto in Sharp Turn
Cush, driving fast, collided with Harry Red’s peddler wagon and two girls at a turn. The wagon flipped, Red was thrown clear, two little girls escaped unharmed, Cush’s auto damaged but he and Rey escaped injury. Cush arranged repairs and financed new harness and stock for the peddler. Mr Brokaw praised the chauffeur’s quick decision.
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Harry Red
Cush
Red
Cash
Rey
Ile
Mr. Brokaw
Hypnotized by a Snake in Noblesville
A two year old girl was found playing with a seven foot black snake that had coiled around her waist and neck. Mrs. Davis killed the intruder after snatching the child away. The child had vanished at the same hour each day for days.
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Noblesville
Fad
William Davis
Dhe
Hier
Advertising fuels the anger behind the war riddle
A fragmented note discusses how advertising intensifies public anger during conflict, calling attention to the interplay between messaging and perception. It hints at a "real riddle" shaped by propaganda and collective emotion.
Remarkable baby sprouts crops with every step near Gallopolis
In Gallopolis Texas a remarkable baby boy, son of Mr and Mrs Haughmorton Brinkmeyer, reportedly causes crops to grow wherever it steps. While walking with a cob of corn, corn sprouts along the path. cabbage patches and a barren wheat field also flourish after the child's feet.
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Gallopolis
Tex
Haughmorton Brinkmeyer
Telegraph Kills Boy While Building Toy Line
Detmar Barrett aged 16, son of Nathan F. Barrett of the Palisades commission, was killed in Rochelle Park New Rochelle when a toy telegraph line he was wiring contacted a 2,000 volt circuit. Robert Styles and Walter Klaw suffered minor injuries as the trio attempted to extend their self made line. Doctors attributed death to the electric shock or fall after Barrett toppled fifteen feet from a telegraph pole.
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New York
Detmar Barrett
Nathan F. Barrett
Palisades Commission
Rochelle Park
New Rochelle
Robert Styles
Frank G. Styles
Manhattan Savings Bank
Walter Klaw
Mark Klaw
Theatrical Trust
Barrett
Styles
Klaw
Young Styles
Roosevelt
Sheriff William Duncan Seeks Update on Sept 4 1906
Otto Granke returns from a business trip to the Twin Cities. Mrs Stevenson visits relatives in Minneapolis for the grand encampment. Harry Evjen and Archie Mosher return from a fishing expedition. Mystic Workers enjoyed themselves at Rice lake cottages and pavilion. Mrs FLW Silloway and son Clarence return from a week in St Louis.
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Otto Granke
Twin Cities
Stevenson
Minneapolis
Harry Evjen
Archie Mosher
Rice Lake
Flw
Silloway
Clarence
St. Louis
Husband Returns After 31 Years Hidden Life
Prof Charles H. Frye, formerly at Chicago Normal School, returns to 879 Bosworth Avenue after a 31 year absence and gives his wife Mrs Frye $5,000 to hush a scandalous matter. Neighbors, especially women, empathize with Mrs Frye facing a nerve racking situation as the story unfolds.
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Chicago
Til
North Shore
Mrs. Frye
Chicago Normal School
Bosworth Avenue
Candidate pledges stopgap reform and timely departure
A letter urges voters to replace the present district attorney four years after election. James Thompson promises a good administration and to vacate when his term ends, allowing a younger lawyer a chance. Supporters say a new leader is needed.
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Heraus
James Thompson
Help Wanted and Real Estate Notices in City Classifieds
Multiple small ads seek workers in union shop two coat and two pant makers and a nurse girl and housework helper. girls for clerical cloak department at Reitzel's. a girl for housework. and a Stoddard clerk. Also five room all modern cottages for sale or rent near Sixteenth and Winnebago cement block construction. Found valuable pin offered by owner through this ad.
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Carl Nedidek
South Fifth Street
City
Sioux Falls
S. D
North Third Street
Stoddard
South Fourtenth Street
Reitzel’s
I. B. Knutesen
Winnebago
Tribune
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Tribune Publishing Company
Will Powell
Pennsylvania
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Elk Creek
Blair Banner
J. H. Williams
Hipney Creek
Country Exchange
William Duncan
A. H. Englehard
Cash Store
Redfield Street
Management
James H Gillilian
West Salem, Wis
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