Kaulfuss Drowns After River Bank Fall
August Kaulfuss, 1217 South Second street, aged 71, fell from a river bank at the foot of Mississippi street and drowned. Despondent veteran fisherman recently in poor health. witnesses saw him slip or fall into the river. Survived by wife and two sons Max and Paul. Funeral held at 1213 South Second street with Rev H Andrews officiating.
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Mississippi Street
Kaulfuss
South Second Street
William Euler
Vine Street
Euler
Winnebago Street
Max
Paul
Minneapolis Beats La Crosse In Rainy Golf Match
Minneapolis defeated La Crosse 13 to 6 at Schaghticoke Country Club in a downpour Saturday afternoon. The Nassau scoring system was used, and despite heavy rain, all matches finished with many fine drives.
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Minneapolis
la Crosse
Schaghticoke
Taft Joke Goes Global From Yale Commencement
Washington Aug 27 Secretary Taft becomes a global comic figure after Associate Justice Brewer told a Yale commencement joke praising Yale men and Tafts courtesy. Brewer recalled Taft giving up his seat to three women on a street car, a story echoed in war department clippings.
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Washington, D. C
Taft
Brewer
United States Supreme Court
Yale
Justice Brewer
War Department
Yank suit causes worldwide amused chatter in press
The piece notes the story has spread across many languages and is especially popular in Germany where papers discuss it at length. German outlets claim Americans are finally showing genuine wit as they relay the tale.
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Yankees
Cargill Builds New Two-Deck Pleasure Boat
Construction starts on a 135 foot long boat for W S Cargill with an 18 foot beam. The vessel, to resemble the Gallardo with two decks, is planned as one of the fastest on the Mississippi capable of 12 mph upstream. Skeleton frames rise by Black River near the Cargill elevator. Gallardo may be sold.
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W. S. Cargill
Mississippi
Black River
Cargill
Arranging Excursions for the Interstate Fair
Special trains will run on the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul line the Dubuque La Crosse and Southern Minnesota divisions and the La Crosse and Southeastern to the Interstate fair to be held in September. Judges chosen for the fair include J M Forbes Henry Ill beef cattle Mrs A Gilbert Cadett Wis and Mrs Charles Cone La Crosse women s department Mrs D A McDonald and Mrs C A Smith La Crosse culinary department. Secretary Van Auken said at Saturday s meeting that at least 30 would be spent repairing the grandstand.
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Chicago
Milwaukee & St. Paul
Dubuque
la Crosse
Eighth Texas district delegates ratify Moore renomination
The Democratic congressional convention of the Eighth district in Houston ratified the recent primary action, nominating Congressman John M. Moore to seek another term.
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Houston
Tex
Eighth District
John M. Moore
Milwaukee Elk President Sam Martin Drives State Campaign
Sam Martin, newly elected president of the Wisconsin Elks association, is a Milwaukee native with Seattle and Tacoma ties. He led a 1893 reorganization of Milwaukee lodge and aims to energize state membership. EFiks Realty plans to buy the Phoenix club, with incorporation steps led by Witte Henning Pringle Kipp Grassler. $15,000 payment due Saturday.
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Milwaukee Free Press
Sam Martin
Wisconsin Elks’ Association
State Association
Milwaukee
Seattle
Tacoma
Martin
Elkdom
Grand Lodge of the Order
Milwaukee Lodge
Phoenix Club
Washington
Efiks’ Realty Company
R. S. Witte
E. J. Henning
T. J. Pringle
Ben A. Kipp
Edward Grassler
B. A. Kipp
E. J. Penney
Double capacity for public bath planned this summer
Due to heavy crowds in the hot weather the bath house will be doubled in capacity. A new building will provide ladies facilities while the old quarters become one large men’s bath. A new locker system will replace the present setup.
Girl Drowns When Boat Capsizes on Pine Lake
Hartland Wisconsin August 27 Miss Marie Nunnemacher 21 daughter of Herman Nunnemacher drowned Sunday afternoon while sailing alone on Pine lake A sudden puff of wind capsized the boat and she was caught in the sails and carried down an expert swimmer she was found submerged by the boatman neighbor and a boat crew failed to save her.
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Hartland
Wis
Marie Nunnemacher
Herman Nunnemacher
Pine Lake
Journalists Prepare for Sixteenth International League of Press Clubs Meet
Well known newspaper men from the East and Middle West gather in Denver to ride a special train to the sixteenth annual convention of the International League of Press Clubs. They will depart Chicago tomorrow morning and arrive in Denver Monday afternoon for sessions beginning the next day.
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Chicago
East
Middle West
Denver
International League of Press Clubs
Colorado
Dog Helped Nab Murderer After Grave Unearth
In Valencia a dog led police to uncover a murder by scratching at a grave and dragging investigators to a cafe where it attacked a man at a table. The suspect confessed to killing the dog owner and awaits execution in Valencia jail.
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Valencia
City News Wiring Experts and Local Notes
Galesville visitors include George Anderson and J. E. Willing. Trempealeau bay party breaks camp. Leonard Jackson of Hookah on city business. Sheriff race noted with William Duncan on Sept 4 1906. Mrs George Schumacher guest in Bangor. Nelson Johnson vacationing in Coon Valley. Mrs John Neukomm hosts a 6 o'clock dinner. Mrs Andrew Bangsberg returns from Spring Valley. Dr J W Lawrence dentist at Fifth and Main. Revenue Collector Kempter returns from Buffalo County. Mrs Henry Sturtz visiting Chicago. Beach's Peosta Soap guarantee offer advertised. Mrs Ori J Sorrenson returns from Seattle. Miss Georgia Holmes visiting Minneapolis. Electric fans offered at $6 50. Electric Supply & Construction Co 227 Main. A F Kuehn and daughter back in city from New Albia. Mrs Robert Nichols visiting Madison. J A Connor of Fessington visits then leaves. Advertisement for Lands in United States from F G Davis Macon NC. Blair’s Red Song baseball game in Eau Claire. Henry Herbert guest in city. Death announced of Mrs T J Gladstone West Prairie. Congressman Tawney of Winona leaves for New York. Dr Will Powell specialist in diseases of women. Northwestern Railway opens new yards in Winona. lumber yard site bought. tracks for 500 cars. Quincy steamer repairs start at Eagle Point. new deck to be built. Dr George Powell consulting physician. Rev J W Lowe returns from Anoka. Attorney R E Bigham returns from Arcadia. A O Colby electrician. A E Fraser to New York Sept 1 for Travelers Insurance. La Crosse folks expected at Galesville fair. Chandelier Parlor at 227 Main.
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George Anderson
Galesville
J. E. Willing
Trempealeau Bay
Leonard Jackson
Hookah
William Duncan
George Schumacher
Bangor
Nelson Johnson
Coon Valley
John Neukomm
Mirs
Andrew Bangsberg
Spring Valley
J. W. Lawrence
Fifth and Main
Kempter
Buffalo County
Henry Sturtz
Chicago
Ori J. Sorrenson
Seattle
Georgia Holmes
Minneapolis
Electric Supply & Construction Company
Main Street
A. F. Kuehn
New Albia
Robert Nichols
Madison
J. A. Connor
Fessington
F. G. Davis
Macon
N. C
United States
Red Song
Blair
Eau Claire
Henry Herbert
Arcadia
T. J. Gladstone
West Prairie
James A. Tawney
Winona
New York
Will Powell
Northwestern Railway Company
Quincy
Eagle Point
George Powell
J. W. Lowe
Anoka
Minn
R. E. Bigham
Tay Pay To Visit U S By Famous Irish Leader
London reports that T P O Connor known as Tay Pay plans a several week visit to the United States this fall. He will travel with his wife, Mrs O Connor, a noted Texas hostess and playwright, joining public figures and advancing the United Irish league cause during October visits.
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London
T. P. O’conner
Tay Pay
America
O'Connor
United States
Canada
Atlantic
United Irish League of Irish
London Star
Sun
T. P
S Weekly
Ture
Virgin's Tree of Egypt Falls in Cairo Suburb
London reports the Virgin's tree at Matarihie in Heliopolis has fallen. The sycamore, linked to the Holy Family's stay during the flight into Egypt, was a noted relic. Fragments of bark or leaves were collected by visitors, but descendants of the tree still thrive.
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London
Egypt
Matarieh
Heliopolis
Cairo
Russian Baron Weds Emily Sargent in Quiet Boston Ceremony
Miss Emily Sargent, daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Sargent, married Baron Ludwig Knopp in a quiet Boston ceremony. The couple plans to live on the baron’s estate near Bruen after spending years abroad. The bride’s family has long lived overseas.
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Boston
Mass
Emily Sargent
Ludwig Knopp
Ami
Joseph Sargent
Derr Seeks Republican Sheriff Nomination in Voter Appeal
Eugene H. Derr asks La Crosse County voters for support in the September 4 primaries. He pledges enforcement of laws, crime suppression, and home protection if nominated and elected, promising an energetic and capable administration.
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la Crosse County
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