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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1906

Page

7

Miss Kennedy Still Missing Despite the Search

Chicago Aug 24 continued search for Mary Kennedy 4555 Wallace avenue has found no trace since she vanished Monday Aug 13. She left Chicago Telephone Co where she worked over a year and later claimed a better prospect with Charles A Stevens Brothers, which inquiry shows she never joined. Police suspect abduction though mother believes elopement more likely. she was the sole support of a widowed mother and was 17 years old.

Chicago Mary Kennedy Wallace Avenue F. P. Ridge la Salle Street Ridge George Nelson Miss Kennedy George Nelson Anna Kennedy Rosa Shanghai

Chicago Chief to file charges against Inspector Lavin

Chicago Aug 24 Chief of Police Collins plans to publicly outline charges against Inspector P J Lavin whom he suspended. A trial is sought within a week. Lavin defends by attacking Collins record and butting with Lavin supporters who claim the harrowing district administration under Collins was worse.

Chicago Collins P. J. Lavin Civil Service Board Dunne Lavin Harrison Street Chicago Avenue John Richards Timothy D. Hurley Anti-crime League Mulcahy Bowers Richardson League Callaghan

Central Girls Threaten Walkout Over Alley Entry

Chicago workers at the Central building threatened a 300 strong walkout if denied access to the operating room from the street entrance. They have endured days of entering through a foul alley between Washington Madison and Clark Dearborn, facing saloons and crowds. Three operators resigned after denial of entry and more planned to join the protest if not conceded.

Chicago Central Title and Trust Washington Madison Streets Clark Dearborn Exchange Clark Street Halden

A Class For Cripples Organised In Green Bay

A class for the benefit of Green Bay's crippled young men will be organized in the city. The effort aims to aid rehabilitation and provide education and training opportunities for local residents with mobility disabilities.

Yy My C. A Fox River Valley Green Bay, Wis Green Bay

Watchman shoots at thieves as mob confronts him in Chicago

Police intervene when watchman Ritkowski shoots at youths looting freight cars on Blackhawk street. Helen Frozczak, 17, is wounded in the left leg and taken to St Elizabeth's hospital in critical condition. Policeman Setterling and Sergeant Kroll drag him to Rawson street station as crowd shouts Lynch him.

Chicago John Setterling Louis Kroll Rawson Street Constantine Ritkowski Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Helen Frozczak Eilston Avenue St. Elizabeth’s Hospital Ritkowski Blackhawn Cherry North Branch Lettering Ritzowski Kroll Elston Avenue

Forger Trio Nabbed In Bold Bank Forgery Ring

Detectives arrest Thomas McCarthy alias Tom Brown and Thomas J Schaad after a May to August forgery scheme tied to Frederick Muntywiler. They opened 45 Beaver Street as Schaad Brothers and cashed three checks totaling 1900 while two others were detected. Schaad’s father posted bail. Schaad cooperates as a witness. Muntywiler remains at large.

New York Thomas McCarthy Tom Brown James T. Murray Thomas J. Schaad McCarthy Schaad Frederick Muntywiler Union Trust Company Ferdinand Schaad East One Hundred and First Street Muntywiler Elmira Reformatory Beaver Street Schaad Brothers

Bucklen’s Arnica Salve praised as quick healer

In Eminence Kentucky editor Major Hamm recalls a four year old attack by Piles and credits Bucklen’s Arnica Salve with curing him in ten days. The salve is cited as the quickest healer of burns sores cuts and wounds sold for 25 cents at O T Erhart’s drug store.

Major Hamm The Constitutionalist Eminence Bucklen O. T. Erhart

Venezuelan bolivar counterfeiting plot unearthed in New York

Capt. George Boynton former Orinoco manager led a scheme to coin real Venezuelan bolivars in New York using dies made for a revolution against President Castro. Attor ney Lewis M Thompson and brothers Joseph and Sidney A Keller faced charges after authorities found two dies and planned bullion purchases.

New York Venezuela Castro George Boynton Orinoco Corporation Boynton Lewis M. Thompson Joseph Sidney A. Keller South America Orinoco Capt. Boynton United States Orinoco Delta Sawyer Thompson Thompson Chief Flinn Secret Service Lower Broadway Flinn Bolivar Keller Ridgeway

Dispute Between Mrs Carter-Payne and Miss Munro Ends in Rent Settlement

In New York on August 24, Mrs Leslie Carter-Payne and Miss Norma Munro end a rift amid dispossess claims. Mrs Carter-Payne paid three months rent totaling about 875 dollars, securing occupancy of her West Fifty-Ninth Street apartments to Sept 1 after a compromise with Miss Munro and her mother Mrs Henrietta Munro.

New York Leslie Carter-Payne Norma Munro Munroe Norman Munro Payne Henrietta E. Munro Miss Munro Greggart Clark Clark

Manchuria Aground Off Rabbitt Island Reef

The steamship Manchuria bound from San Francisco to the Orient ran aground on Rabbitt Island reef after a navigation error by Captain J. W. Saunders. The vessel remains stuck and being secured with anchors and compartments fired to hold fast. All 150 cabin passengers ashore will be paid by Pacific Mail and transported home. bookings on the Korea are halted to accommodate stranded travelers. A committee will decide berths on the Hongkong liner Omerit for August 30, with Governor James F. Smith of the Philippines favored for early passage.

Honolulu San Francisco Orient Rabbitt Island Reef J. W. Saunders Mannning W. H. Day Los Angeles Hongkong Korea James F. Smith Philippines

Births and visits in city headlines

A nine pound boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Schultz at 1023 Mississippi street. Attorney Roy E. Bigham departed for Arcadia to visit his parents. Mrs. H. B. McCain of Grand Rapids, Wisconsin, is visiting Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Ennison at 627 State street.

Henry Schultz Mississippi Street Roy E. Bigham Arcadia H. B. McCain Grand Rapids Wis W. J. Ennison State Street

Dr George Powell Physician and Surgeon

Dr George Powell is described as a consulting physician and surgeon. The fragment notes his medical roles and professional title without additional context or biographical details.

George Powell

North Side Peter Fischbach Passes Away

Peter Fischbach of Middle Ridge died yesterday from tuberculosis after a seven month illness. He was 21. Funeral held this morning at 10 from St. Peter's church with attendees from the north side including B. Weber, John Weber, N. Anthony, Peter Fischbach and families, and Frank Mashek of 1304 South Sixth Street.

Peter Fischbach Middle Ridge St. Peter’s B. Weber John Weber N. Anthony Frank Mashek Sixth Street

Farewell Sermon Soon by Rev Charles Wentworth

Rev Charles W Wentworth of Caledonia Street Methodist Episcopal church will deliver a farewell sermon Sunday. He has resigned and will depart for the west as his daughter's health requires. The congregation regrets his leaving.

Charles W. Wentworth Caledonia Street Methodist Episcopal Church Wentworth West

North Side Briefs Local Guests and Visit Notes

Miss Frances Braendel of Winona stays with uncle Frank Schumacher at 1500 Charles street. John Diamond of Kansas visits cousin John Diamond on the North side. Fishing crews halt work due to rising water. Charles Mosher returns from Iron River Duluth and northern Wisconsin. Ruth Kaizer visits Rushford. Caledonia Street Methodist picnic planned at Myrick park. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph G. Heller return from New York to 1615 Wood street. Percy Boyle and John Roggensack expect arrival from Minneapolis tonight. Cyrus L. Ingram visits old schoolmate C. J. Crosby at 713 Avon street. Mrs. John Streeter and son return from Fargo. Jack Davis of 1500 block Avon is ill with typhoid fever after staying in Savanna.

Frances Braendel Winona Frank Schumacher Charles Street John Diamond Kansas North Side Charles Mosher Iron River Duluth Wisconsin Ruth Kaizer Rushford Caledonia Street Methodist Episcopal Church Myrick Park Joseph G. Heller Wood Street New York Percy Boyle John Roggensack Minneapolis Cyrus L. Ingram C. J. Crosby Avon Street John Streeter Fargo N. D

Missouri Inundated by Heavy Rains

Flooding hits towns around St. Joseph Missouri as torrential rains wash out Burlington tracks blocking rail service and delaying trains across the region.

Scrinns-McRae Dispatch ST. Joseph Burlington

Republican primary notice for La Crosse County 1906

John E. McConnel calls meetings of precinct committees elected on September 4 1906 to choose county committee members. Precinct committee chair to be the top vote getter, meetings set for September 6 1906 at 8 PM at polling places in wards villages and towns.

la Crosse County John E. McConnel Republican County Committee

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