Nome voyage leaves Laughlin pleased with Alaska stay
Edward Laughlin, a Burlington road passenger previously a brakeman, is in Nome Alaska after enlisting with the Third Regiment on July 8. He reports strict captaincy and mining bans, a desertion case, Eskimo and Indian encounters, and a grim view of gold mining profits. Local baseball players listed include Carey Weilly Rohrer and Miller with a challenge to North La Crosse for $100 at Indian Hill diamond Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Laughlin
Burlington Road
Nome
Alaska
Mr. Laughlin
Laughlin
Althoveh
Esquimaux
eHalse
Adolph Carey
al Weilly
Frank Rohrer
John Rohrer
McCormack
Edward Miller
Ed Webber
North la Crosse
Indian Hill Diamond
Locals of the North Side Organize New Ball Team
A North Side group forms a new ball team named the Locals of the North Side. The roster includes catcher Ole Carroll and pitcher John Nagle, with shortstop listed as the next item in the report.
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North Side
Ole Carroll
John Nagle
Robbery on Train No 56 Near East Hastings
Last evening the caboose of train No 56 was entered and robbed of valuables including clothing and an opal stud. Conductor Elmer Cook reported his locker opened and all items stolen. The train arrived at La Crosse around 6 30 PM due to a washout. Police believe tramps committed the theft near East Hastings and have a crew in custody that will aid arrests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Cook
la Crosse
East Hastings
Ship Body to Waukon for Infant Johnson's Interment
The remains of Harvey Bernard Johnson four months old son of Mr and Mrs Oscar Johnson and grandson of Mr and Mrs J L Okre of 1220 Caledonia Street will be shipped at noon tomorrow for Waukon Sletten Bros in charge of arrangements.
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Harvey Bernard Johnson
Oscar Johnson
J. L. Okre
Caledonia Street
Waukon
Sletten Bros
Moon Schedule Halts Street Lighting in Local Corner
Residents near Charles and Logan streets report the moon schedule left their block without light for days, while the city continues to pay for service. The compact notice notes the unusual power outage affecting a specific corner.
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Charles and
Logan Street
North Side Briefs Fill Morning Rails With Heavy Trains
Local train activity on the Burlington rail line shows nine heavy freight trains passing Grand Crossing this morning. Several consist of more than 45 cars indicate bustling business on the north side.
Bomb in gift cigar box sent to New York police captain
A box mailed to Precinct Police Captain Miles O'Reilly contained guncotton enough to kill. The device resembled a present cigar and used nails to seal a heavy, misleading cover. Friction on the inner matches could ignite and kill the recipient, part of a spate of similar explosives arriving in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Miles O'Reilly
Jacob H. Schiff
M. Guggenheim
O'Reilly
Military Rule Has Ceased In German Southwest Africa
Berlin reports civil government to be restored soon after martial rule that has lasted over a year. Colonel Leutwein resigns as governor. Herr von Lindequist named consul general at Cape Town. Major von Goetzen denies a dispatch claiming bishop Spies and four missionaries were murdered.
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Berlin
German Southwest Africa
Leutwein
von Trotha
Herr von Lindequist
Cape Town
von Goetzen
German East Africa
Mgr. Spies
Neglect of Duty Cited in Bennington Tragedy Findings
The court of inquiry reports the Bennington explosion resulted from excessive steam pressure due to a closed valve bypassing the steam gauge. Fireman J N Holland is blamed for shutting the valve. Ensign Charles D Wade is found negligent for not ensuring valve and safety valve overhaul. Wade may face court martial. interviews and boiler defect insinuations are rejected.
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Washington
Court of Inquiry
Bennington
Bonaparte
J. N. Holland
Charles D. Wade
Vermont in Fight Over Boundary With Canada
Vermont leaders and citizens protest a government survey claiming northern land as Canada. George Beebe of Montpelier says Vermont will appeal to Congress to defend long occupancy and reject any transfer of territory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Vermont
Canada
George F. Beebe
Montpelier
Commercial Association
Green Mountain
United States
Congress
Happy Hooli gan the beer loving Boston terrier
Chicago reports Happy Hooli gan, an 18 month old Boston terrier from the Auditorium hotel, has formed a beer habit after sniffing an unattended glass. He now expects his malt daily or he won’t behave, marked as a first known dog to drink beer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Auditorium Hotel
Blue Ribbon
Wurzburger
Low Rates for Fair and Races at Spar ta Wisconsin
North-Western Line offers reduced round trip fares to Spar ta Wisconsin from Aug 21 to 25 with return allowed until Aug 26. Tickets available through Chicago and North Western Railway agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sparta, Wis
North-Western
Chicago & North- Western Ry
Imperfect fortune hinted in the want ads
A concise note suggests that the usual missing piece in life can surface by reading the want ads. It implies readers may find opportunity or clues to improve circumstances through classified listings.
Merchants misjudge publicity for large stores
A merchant rails against the notion that big stores can be kept full with the same publicity spend as small ones. The piece notes this aberration and warns that neglecting to abandon it could lead to ruin, with the sheriff looming as a metaphorical count.
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John Gund
Fremont
Sierras
California
Mississippi
Gund
Peerless
Johnu Gund Brewing Co
Wis
H W. Srxcer
Myr
Brad NW
Bottling Works
Rose ST
Itu Sabi
Bessemer, Mich
Mike Rosbin
Youngstown
North Side Briefs
Grand Crossing
John Larson
Lars Lybakken
Christ Simonson
Norway
Knute Temple
Elroy
Clara Semmingson
Charles Street
Marinette
C. Asselin
Duran
la Crosse Progressive Poultry Association
Milwaukee Road
Charles Fourness
Ambrose Murphy
St. James ‘Church
Wansau
Father Brennen
Rose Snyder
William
Winona
W. H. Paul
Kane Street
Rollen Paul
Minneapolis
Jessie Slocum
West Salem
John Johnson
River Division
Milwaukee Yards
Charles Frosch
C. H. Schafer
Hulda Frederickson
la Crescent
William C. Donovan
Spokane, Wash
Spokesman Review
New Management
Mill Street
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