Ferretlike search for Cunningham continues at La Crosse jail
Undersheriff W J Scott in old clothes crawled through holes between floors and scoured the jail and yard for clues left by the escaped prisoner Cunningham. Post Office Inspector Fraser aided the search as he prepares evidence against the ex turn key for next Tuesday’s court proceedings.
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W. J. Scott
la Crosse County
Cunningham
Mr. Scott
Post Office
Fraser
J. M. Childers
Harrison
Wisconsin Man Among the Leaders at Seagirt Competition
Wisconsin marksman Col Schildt ranks sixth in the National Individual match at Seagirt New Jersey as Capt Richards of Ohio leads the rapid fire section with a 265 total. The afternoon shows Richards securing the gold and the $20 prize for top rapid fire score, with a grand total of 265 points to date.
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Seagirt
N. J
Schict
Wisconsin
Corwin
New York
Richards
Ohio
Scott
Hlimon
Cor. Pluley
Maryland
Clennin
Illinois
Reichelderfer
D.C
Wells
Alfing
Conn
Agostini
Porto Rico
Priv
Capt. Richards
Want Ads Help You Manage Affairs Big or Small
The wants section promises to simplify daily tasks by connecting readers with assistance to handle both simple and complex chores, offering a helping hand when needed. This brief notice emphasizes practical support through classified listings.
City Council Calls Special Meeting Over Powell Matter
Five aldermen sign a call for a special meeting to set a date for appointing a city engineer. Otto Mueller is the council’s choice, with a disputed timing and secrecy urged by Powell opponents. City Attorney Mahoney notes the appointment date must occur at a later meeting than the resolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Powell
Sieger
Otto Mueller
Mahoney
Friends of the Mayor
Peace Conference Reaches Formal Start at Portsmouth
Secretary Wilson praised the peace effort as led by the president with timely genius. Bonaparte said the Portsmouth information could bring happiness to the civilized world and general government gratitude. Envoys arrived at navy yards at 9 30, greeted each other, and began business, reviewing last Saturday’s protocol and signing a text comparison. The Japanese presented revised demands as talks continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson
Portsmouth
Bonaparte
Navy Yards
Girl Dies From Blood Poisoning After Nail Incident
Miss Ada Caroline Huse, 16, died at 3 AM at home 1607 South Ninth Street from blood poisoning after stepping on a rusty nail a week earlier. Repairs left protruding nails. she fell ill three days later and suffered four days before death. Funeral Thursday at 2 PM from home and 2:30 PM at the Norwegian Lutheran Church Sixth and Division with Rev. H. G. Magelssen and Fessler & Dahl in charge. Interment Oak Grove cemetery.
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Ada Caroline Huse
South Ninth Street
Miss Huse
Christian Huse
Huse
Norwegian Lutheran Church
Sixth
Division Streets
H. G. Magelssen
Fessler & Dahl
Oak Grove Cemetery
Girl Takes Poison Then Calls Police for Help
Anna Lichtenger, a young city woman, attempted suicide by taking two poison tablets at the central police station. County Physician Egan and Dr. Houser treated her with a stomach pump and intensive care, and she was reported out of danger. She was jailed for fast driving and drunkenness before crying out as the door closed that she had taken poison.
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Anna Lichtenger
Central Police Station
County
Egan
Houser
Post
Russia Proposes Early Adjournment at Peace Conference
A cablegram to Russian envoys at Portsmouth reports a request for an early adjournment of today's peace conference, signaling a potential pause in discussions amid the proceeding talks. The message arrives as the Mikado’s consent accompanies recommendations from Komura and Takahira.
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Komura
Takahira
Russia
Portsmouth
County Fairs Yield Then Backed Off In State Aid Bill
County fairs appeared to drop opposition to the state aid bill. Secretary J. M. True said the fairs accepted the measure, but a late-session amendment limited county aid to 1700 dollars while Chippewa Falls and La Crosse could draw up to 5000 dollars. The change followed attempts to list hired attractions as part of premium offerings.
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J. M. True
Chippewa Falls
la Crosse
Chocolate Dippers at Funk Candy Co Report Tomorrow Morning
Local snippet notes chocolate dippers at the Funk Candy Co. are expected to report tomorrow morning. No further details provided.
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Funk Candy Co
Markets and Trade News From New York and Midwest
The report notes cautious speculation awaiting a Portsmouth meeting outcome and Japan’s possible indemnity waiver. Minneapolis flour weakens 10c, shipments 44,0890 barrels. Chicago hogs mixed 5.00 to 6.30, cattle and sheep lower. Portsmouth envoy accord hints at a drafted treaty. Wheat open high and low show minor shifts. ad rates urge want advertising as a community tool.
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New York
Portsmouth
Japan
Minneapolis
Chicago
Quarantine Expanded Over Mississippi Counties as Yellow Fever Fears Grow
Mobile authorities report four yellow fever cases at Escatawpa across the river from Moss Point and follow with a statewide quarantine covering Jackson Harrison Hancock and Adams counties. Mutiny aboard the Alps ends with an engineer firing on a crew member during quarantine detention. Natchez health officials dispute the fever diagnosis while Dr. Young heads toward Natchez to inspect two suspected cases.
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Mobile
Ala
Board of Health
Escatawpa
Miss
Moss Point
Natchez
Jackson, Harrison, Hancock and
Adams
Mississippi
Will Dorgan
Alps
Port Limon
Fitchette
County Health Office
Young
Marine Hospital Service
Jackson
Esenstein
Fever scare widens as Gulfport cases emerge
Mrs. Collins reports yellow fever in Gulfport after traveling home Aug 21. She describes doctors visiting a house with ill men and a prior malaria announcement. Governor Vardaman’s crackdown on concealing yellow fever surfaces amid three identified cases in the affected area.
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New Orleans
Gulfport
Miss
Vardaman
Mississippi
Wasdin
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C. B. Stevens
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