Mountain of Earth Swept on Track
The Burlington limited, traveling toward Alma at midnight, struck a mud laden landslide that buried the engine and derailed two cars. No one was injured. The wreckage delayed trains on the Milwaukee and Burlington routes, with a washout and several minor washouts reported near the scene. A wrecking crew cleared debris and traffic resumed after repairs. Engineers Jim Fahey and Conductor Keaveny were in charge of the affected freight to Medary.
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Alma
Here
Burlington Limited
Milwaukee
Burlington
North la Crosse
Medary
Jim Fahey
Keaveny
No. 1
Milwaukee Road
la Crosse
Wabasha
Lake City
Baldwin recounts Milton confession securing method
Attorney C L Baldwin says Blanche Milton’s confession was obtained in the central police station after the chief of police arranged for a prisoner to confess. The girl independently described writing letters dictated by Frankie La Salle and signed both handwritten and typewritten sworn statements the next day.
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Frankie la Salle
Blanche Milton
Mr. Baldwin
Central Police Station
Chief Byrne
Brakeman Heroically Clings to Air Hose to Survive
William Parker a Burlington brakeman narrowly escaped death at South Junction last night. While performing a flying switch he lost balance and fell but gripping the air hose with a steel grip he was dragged along the ties until the train stopped. He suffered bruises and a sprained ankle and will be laid up several weeks.
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William Parker
Burlington
Parker
South Junction
Indemnity Wipeout Motive in Peace Talks
Tokyo paper editor cites a dispatch saying Japan refuses any modification of peace terms including indemnity. The message notes Russia must adjust to reach lasting peace, with a billion indemnity deemed insufficient. Envoys rest as talks proceed with Witte Rosen to Magnolia and Komura to Manchester factories.
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Portsmouth
Japan
Count Okuma
Russia
Witte
Rosen
Magnolia
Komura
Manchester
N. H
Hoch Granted Writ of Supersedeas by Illinois Supreme Court
The Illinois Supreme Court granted a writ of supersedeas for Johann Hoch this morning. The case will be reviewed by the court, with no decision expected before October.
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Scripps-McRae Dispatch
Chicago
Supreme Court
Johann Hoch
Smiths Visit Sparta for Relatives and Fair
Mr and Mrs E M Smith of Prospect street are guests of relatives and friends in Sparta this week and are also attending the local fair.
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E. M. Smith
Prospect Street
Sparta
Milton Girl Receives 30 Day Jail Term
Blanche Milton was found guilty of being a vagrant and an inmate of a house of ill fame and sentenced to thirty days in the county jail by Judge Brindley. The case follows ongoing legal actions between police and Frankie La Salle with multiple detentions, habeas corpus motions, and contested release procedures.
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Blanche Milton
Brindley
Police Department
Frankie la Salle
Blanch
Milton
Miss Milton
Miss la Salle
Prentiss
Haugen
Byrne
Bosshard
Girl
House of Ill Fame
Bleckman
County Cour
Josshard
Meaning of City Charter Delay Clause
The passage states that if elections or council organization are delayed or not conducted as required, it does not justify arrest or absolve the city. The mayor can order a new election date, and the council may set another time to perform duties if officers miss specified times.
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Common Council
Hokah to Build Steel Bridge Over Root River
Hokah township has 950 appropriated for a steel bridge on Hoffman road to span Root River. State funds of 250 and 400 were allotted in 1903 and 1905, with 300 from the county now, but La Crosse estimates put total cost at not less than 3,000, leaving work delayed for the time being.
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Hokah Township
Root River
Hoffman Road
Hokah
la Crosse
Apology and parliamentary notes from La Crosse mayor
A letter from August 24 1905 discusses an apology to Mayor Mahoney for criticizing the city council presiding officer. The writer explains parliamentary rules on outsider speaking rights, consent, and the role of aldermen. It also touches on lobbyists, committee meetings, and transparency in council deliberations.
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Mahoney
Mr. Mahoney
Appeal Filed in Woolley and Hanson v Miller Case
Notice of appeal filed with Clerk of the Court George Wright in the case Woolley and Hanson versus George Miller. Plaintiffs accuse Miller of blocking a road from the bluff to their quarry causing $100 in property damage. Trial likely at the upcoming circuit court term.
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Woolley & Hanson
George Miller
George Wright
Justice Court
Mr. Miller
Circuit
Bigelow studies Christian Science in Leavenworth
Frank G. Bigelow, ex banker of Milwaukee, brought to Leavenworth prison June 11, studies Christian Science during prison routine. Health improves, he gains weight and works as clerk in the prison record office under R. W. Mc Claughry, assisting in photography and measuring new arrivals. He is said to intend to become a Christian Scientist.
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Leavenworth
Kan
Frank G. Bigelow
Milwaukee
United States
R. W. McClaughry
Family Survives Cyclone After Timely Phone Alert Near Winona
A telephone message saved the seven member Sanders family near Winona during a cyclone that wrecked crops and damaged buildings in Winona county. Neighbors alerted by wire as a funnel cloud approached. the family took cover in willows and avoided harm as the house was ripped from its foundation and hurled away.
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Frank G. Sanders
Winona
A. MecConochie
Deposition Read In Taggart Case Describes Captain’s Habits
Miss Anna Berry testified that Taggart was irritable and devoted. Judge Berry said Captain Taggart was fond of liquor but not drunk, and that Mrs Taggart behaved as a refined lady in Newport. Emma Lytle testified liquor was common in the home and noted harsh treatment.
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Scripps-McRae Wdspatch
Wooster
Anna Berry
Taggart
Miss Berry
Newport
Berry
Emma Lytle
Manila
Tropics
Trains Wreck in Russia Kills Twenty-Two Soldiers
In St Petersburg on August 24 a Siberian railroad wreck killed twenty-two soldiers and one trainman. The accident disrupted service and prompted emergency response from local authorities and military officials.
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ST. Petersburg
Stevens Point Man Robbed on Way to Portland Fair
James Rice of Stevens Point Wis a retired foundry man sixty two owns a large estate was robbed of four hundred dollars by a friendly stranger after buying him a dink en route to the Portland fair from Salt Lake Aug 24.
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Scripps-Mckrae Dispatch
Salt Lake
James Rice
Stevens Point
Wis
Portland
Poultry Association Plans Big Show at Fair
The La Crosse Progressive Poultry association met on Mill street near Jacob Hahn's grocery. They unanimously approved a display at the La Crosse Interstate fair and aim to make it a premier exhibit, with a poultry show planned for January 1866.
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la Crosse
Yellow fever case linked to traveling lineman in Michigan
Godfrey Limburg, a football lineman who left New Orleans a week ago, was found in Ottawa County near Grand Rapids, Michigan, suffering from yellow fever. Local health officials report the case as a travel associated infection.
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Scripps-McRae Dispatch
Detroit
Mich
Godfrey Limburg
New Orleans
Ottawa County
Grand Rapids
Fever Cases Rise in New Orleans as Death Toll Grows
New Orleans reports twelve new fever cases and three deaths by noon today. Public health officials urge vigilance and remind residents to seek medical care for severe symptoms.
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New Orleans
Taft Party Welcomed In Tacloban
Taft party members were received in Tacloban today in a formal reception reflecting local welcome and ceremonial events during their visit.
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Scripps-McRae Dispatch
Tacloban
Burton Denies Charges in Indian Affairs Probe
ABILENE Kas Aug 24 Senator Ralph Burton denies charges from Washington that he profited by practicing before the departments as counsel for the Indians.
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Scripps-McRae Dispatch
Abilene, Kas
Ralph Burton
Washington
Falls From High Bridge Injures Houston Man
Charles Webster of Houston a former Hokah blacksmith employed on railroad bridge work was seriously hurt by a fall from a high bridge near Houston. He landed on rocks and suffered a broken leg in three places with bone protruding. Miss Hulda Frederickson returned to the north side after a brief visit in La Crescent.
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Charles Webster
Houston
Hokah
Hulda Frederickson
North Side
la Crescent
Weather and River Rise Forecast Cooler Friday
The forecast calls for likely showers early tonight with a Friday turn to fair and cooler weather. The river will rise Friday and Saturday, with stage at 6.8 this morning, up 0.4 in 24 hours.
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Baldwin
C. L. Baldwin
Prentiss Court
North Side Aid
Paul
Tribune
Mr. McMillan
Bigelow Studies
Christian Science
Sellphone Sae Mth Lift Noir
Poultry Assogia
Michigan
TAFT
Burton
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