Grand Communion of the Moving Spirits for La Crosse
La Crosse Mayor proclaims Booster Day a general municipal holiday with stores closing at noon. A public park gathering led by the Board of Trade aims to boost La Crosse’s growth, drawing residents and visitors from neighboring cities for a memorable Wednesday event. Congressman Stevens to speak at Moyrck Park. campaign to advance the city’s interests is announced.
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Anderson
la Crosse
Board of Trade
Moyr‘ck Park
Storm disrupts rail traffic in La Crosse area
A fierce spring storm sweeps western Wisconsin and eastern Minnesota, washing out tracks and delaying trains. La Crosse sees multiple line outages as Milwaukee Road and Burlington lines suffer severe damage with river divisions halted. CNW and La Crosse & Southeastern report minor delays and rapid repairs. Continuous weather impacts threaten service into tonight or tomorrow.
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la Crosse
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
Milwaukee Road
Burlington
Chicago & Northwestern
la Crosse & Southeastern
Spear Drives Off Attackers After Saloon Confrontation
Joseph Spears of Spear's boat livery fought off two men who insulted his daughter Mamie Spears 17, a Burlington conductor named Mitchell. The conductor was arrested but released by police stating his name was not learned. Spears pursued the assailants to a saloon where one was arrested after further confrontation.
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Burlington Road
Mitchell
Joe Spear
Spear
Mamie Spears
Spears
Mr. Spears
Forerunner Booster Spirit Draws City Support
Five thousand people attend a booster rally with bands and celebrations Saturday night. Booster buttons sell in abundance and are worn by Sunday morning shoppers. Officials say the turnout signals progress and community spirit, though a rule prescribes a $5 fine for possessing a woman’s booster badge.
La Milo Plans U S Tour After London Controversy
London Aug 19 La Milo the nude living statue and Coventry pageant participant plans a U S visit. Percy Williams of the Brooklyn Orpheum Theater may host her, despite London county council bans potentially curbing future halls. Maneager Cruikshank vows a new sensational scheme to captivate American press and public.
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London
La_ Milo
London County Council
Lady Godiva
Coventry
United States
Percy Williams
Orpheum Theater
Brooklyn
Cruikshank
la Milo
England
Haywood Urges Union Support Before 20,000 Crowd
William D. Haywood former secretary treasurer of the Western Federation of Miners pleaded for industrial organization in Milwaukee. He praised Edward Harriman as proof that the American people can run the railroads and urged union action before a large audience.
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Milwaukee
Wis
William D. Haywood
Western Federation of Miners
Haywood
Edward Harriman
Hawley Will Stay and Add Star Players
Hawley plans to stay as manager and secure funds to recruit top talent including a big Dodge and other star men. The move signals a major shift aiming to bolster the squad with high profile signings.
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Big Dodge
New Offices of Board of Trade Opened in City Center
The Board of Trade opened new offices at Front and Mair streets with Secretary A. A. Bentley in place. The 60 by 29 foot first floor space features two entrances, elegant decoration, a large central committee table, three black walnut desks, and a stenographer to serve members. The back houses committee rooms and seating for meetings.
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Board of Trade
Front
Mair Street
A. A. Bentley
Boards of Trade
Main Street
Front Street
Louis Missall Crusdes Divide Cause Demisf
Louis Missall faces division and possible dismissal amid internal disputes and governance concerns. Officials say conflicts within the organization have led to a formal review and potential leadership changes.
Plunder Hidden After Burlington ".Pay Checks". Theft
A thief stole six Chicago Burlington & Quincy payroll orders worth 169.92 from Louis Wodinski in Stoddard Wisconsin. He feared arrest if he cashed them and hid the checks under Wodinski’s porch the next day, prompting a county sheriff and Burlington detectives to search.
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Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
Louis Wodinski
Stoddard
Wis
Wodinski
Burlington
la Crosse
Vernon
Former Lansing Resident Louis Missall Dies in La Crosse
Louis Missall aged 59 died last night at 10 30 at his home 1790 Onalaska avenue after four weeks confined to bed. Death caused by heart failure and diabetes. he had suffered two years. Born near Berlin Germany he lived in New Albia Iowa for 21 years before moving to the north tide three years ago. Survived by widow and two daughters Mrs M H Whitl and Miss Emma Missall both of La Crosse. The body will be shipped noon Wednesday to New Albin Iowa for burial services and interment. Mr and Mrs M H Whitland left for New Albin to arrange the details.
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Louis Missall
Onalaska Avenue
Berlin
Germany
New Albia
North Tide
M. H. Whittencd
Emma Messall
City
M. H. Whitland
New Albin
Saloons Close On Booster Day
City booster efforts gain momentum as officials state every saloon in the city will close for booster day to aid town promotion. The pledge comes from business leaders and citizens beyond club associations.
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Booster Committee
Association
Rate war hits east bound steerage to Europe
In New York on August 19 six steamship lines announced cuts in steerage rates to continental ports. The six lines include four large firms and two newcomers, jointly driving a rate set at $25 as competition heats up in east bound traffic.
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New York
Continental
Gould snubs Boni in lobby case at fashionable hotel
In a West End hotel lobby George Gould publicly rebuffed his former brother in law Councillor Bonis de Castellane. The incident caused brief excitement among the small group of Americans present who knew the players and their strained relations.
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London
Coun
Bonis de Castellane
West End
George Gould
Daughter Born To Governor Hughes In Albany
Albany April 18 A daughter was born this morning to Governor Hughes.
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Albant
Hughes
Heirs contest Frohock will over small remembrances
A probate hearing before Judge Brindley contest the Frohock will. George and Fred Frohock, Mrs. Julia Frohock’s sons, oppose the will citing two $5 remembrances. The deceased died four months ago. Judge Fruit, who drew the will, previously acted as her attorney.
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Frohock
Brindley
George Frohock
Fred Frohock
Julia Frohock
Mill Street
Judge Fruit
Circuit Court
Circuit
Alma guest Lorene Kempter hosted by Kempters
Miss Lorene Kempter of Alma is the guest of Dr. and Mrs. A. R. Kempter on the north side.
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Lorene Kempter
Alma
A. R. Kempter
North Side
Pearl M Struck by Steamer Near Milwaukee Drawbridge
A party of more than twenty aboard the launch Pearl M narrowly escaped collision with the steamer LaCrosse just above the Milwaukee railroad drawbridge at dusk. The Pearl M engine failed as the LaCrosse bore down, and Frank Welsh signaled with a red lantern until the steamer halted and diverted. Archie Mosher towed the disabled launch to safety.
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George W. Mossholder
Pearl M
Milwaukee Railroad
la Crosse
Eagle Bluff
LaCrosse
Frank Welsh
Miss Mossholder
Miss Okre
Lucile Yehle
Miss Nelson
Lester Kinney
Walter Lowery
Lily Whittenberg
Carl Whittenberg
Archie Mosher
Next Pythias Convention Might Return to La Crosse
The Knights of Pythias annual convention opens in Wausau tomorrow with La Crosse represented by Grand Trustee Ray S Reid Grand Representative Burt T Smith and Grand Inner Guard C C Hamilton. Officers will be elected and routine business discussed as La Crosse seeks the honor of hosting the next convention, hoping for a recent chance.
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The
Knights of Pythias
Wausau
la Crosse
Ray S. Reid
Burt T. Smith
C. C. Hamilton
Money is like manure
A compact aphorism on wealth compares money to manure, noting its value only when spread and shared rather than hoarded, reflecting practical wisdom about use and distribution.
Ready to Call Out Cable Operators and Strikes
Chicago officials report President Small ordered operators at every cable station to be ready to strike at noon. Electricians with the American Telephone company were similarly instructed and a potential general strike looms. Five hundred operators and their families will be housed near Madison, Wisconsin, until recalled. Officials announce plans to raise 10 to 20 million dollars for a defense fund to secure better working conditions.
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Chicago
Aus
Small
America
American Telephone Company
Madison
Wis
Dispatch
Western Union
Nike
Europe
New York
Amg
Nally
Taft Arrives in Columbus Ahead of Campaign Speech
Secretary and Mrs. Taft arrived in Columbus this morning and were escorted to their hotel. He speaks tonight and is expected to announce his campaign for president in this address.
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Columbus
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