Walter J Boycott Dies in Los Angeles at 48
Walter J. Boycott former La Crosse printing head and hotel operator died in Los Angeles at about age 48. He left La Crosse six years ago for health reasons and built mercantile ventures in the west. He is survived by several children and was active in lodge fraternal work. body to be sent to La Crosse for burial under Knights of Pythias or foresters.
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John C. Burns
Los Angeles
Walter J. Boycott
Independent Order of Foresters
The
Equitable Fraternal Union
National Union
Washburn Council
Mr. Boycott
la Crosse
California
West
Boycott
Boycott Printing Co
Boycott Printing Company
Front
Main Streets
Momney & Co
Messrs
Knights of Pythias
the Foresters
Marse Henry Explains How Bryan Can Win
From Kentucky Col Henry Watterson urges black voters to align with the Democratic party. He argues Bryan could win by converting the negro vote in key states including New York Ohio Indiana Illinois, with Brownsville cited as a turning point.
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Marse Henry
Bryan
New York
South
Henry Watterson
Kentucky
Brownsville
Ohio
Indiana
Illinois
Italian barber Michael Diapiunto slain in Chicago shop
In Chicago on August 29, Michael Diapiunto a well to do Italian barber shop proprietor, was shot to death by a stranger who burst into his shop at eight this morning after two black letters were received. The attacker fled after firing.
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Chicago
Michael Diapiunto
Diapiunto
Ead
Bank Holdup At Ste. Usteau Near Montreal Inaugurates $12000 Heist
Masked men dynamited the Provincial Bank at Steus he ten miles from Montreal and stole $12000. They held the caretaker at gunpoint and fled toward Montreal. Two arrests have been made on suspicion.
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Montreal
Canada
Steushe
Little Journeys to Summer Homes of Prominent People
Bellows Falls Vermont August 29 Mrs Hetty Green the wealthiest woman in the world spends her summer in a dilapidated home in a factory district with thick smoke obscuring the sun from a small lawn. She has expressed a wish to reside here someday though the house is unsalable and valued only by her ownership. The once splendid colonial house now appears deteriorated along Church street.
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Bellows Falls
United States
Hetty Green
Croesus
Church Street
Bryan Starts for Minnesota Sunday
Bryan faced a flood of correspondence after eight days touring the West. He leaves Lincoln at 6 Sunday night for St. Paul to speak Monday at 6 at the Minnesota state fairgrounds and outline campaign plans with Johnson's men for Wisconsin Minnesota and the Dakotas. Taft in Ohio praises patriotism and veterans at a Civil and Spanish War reunion.
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Lincoln
Neb
Bryan
West
St. Paul
Minnesota
Philippines
Mayor Proclaims Ball Holiday for Civic Event
Wendell A. Anderson proclaims September 2 as a civic holiday in La Crosse to support the baseball game at League Park against Freeport. City offices close at noon, merchants urged to close, attendance urged to boost the biggest day in La Crosse baseball history.
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Anderson
la Crease
la Crosse
League Park
Wendell A. Anderson
Funeral for Little Lillian Herman Sunday
The funeral for little Lillian Herman will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 o clock from the residence at 29 South Third Street. Family requests flowers or contributions to charity in lieu of flowers.
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Lillian Herman
South Third Street
Hatton Sure Faces Panic in Stephenson Camp
In Wisconsin reports from Milwaukee and Madison say Hatton allies claim Stephenson’s money campaign backfires. Charles Lush praises Hatton’s record and argues Wisconsinites will reject the aged candidate’s “reactionary conduct” for a progressive choice.
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Hatton
Stephenson
Madison
Wis
Charles K. Lush
Wisconsin
Senate
Mr. Hatton
Japanese Ambassador Visits President at Sagamore Hill
Baron Takahira, the Japanese ambassador, called on the president at Oyster Bay. Also visiting were Willet M. Hays the assistant secretary of agriculture and Herbert Myrick editor of the Agriculturist.
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Oyster Bay
Hatton Praised as Notable Achiever for Senate Bid
Senator W. H. Hatton is portrayed as a scholarly, experienced candidate for the U S Senate. The piece credits him with saving Wisconsin taxpayers over 4 million dollars by halting public pine land entry and securing 1.5 million more in war claim adjustments. It also notes his role in passing a railroad law despite strong opposition.
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Cook
Spooner
Stephenson
Hatton
McGovern
Mr. Spooner
W. H. Hatton
United States
State Senate
Wisconsin
Free Press
Corporationists Run Campaign
The Democratic National Committee releases a chapter of its campaign book accusing William Nelson Cromwell and E. H. Harriman of controlling the Republican campaign effort. It claims Cromwell influenced Taft to delay McKinley’s treasurer appointment and helped push George R. Sheldon into the post. The Democrats say seven of nine Republican executive committee members are corporation men led by Cromwell.
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Chicago
Democratic National Committee
William Nelson Cromwell
E. H. Harriman
Cromwell
Harriman
Taft
McKinley
Ilinois
National Committee
Hot Springs
George R. Sheldon
Republican Executive Committee
New York Honors Olympic Heroes at City Hall Parade
Thousands gather as Little Johnny Hays receives a special medal from acting Mayor McGowan. The crowd roars as Hays and the London Games team are saluted, his family embracing amid cheers. The tribute follows a 56,600 turnout and a city hall procession.
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New York
Johnnie’ Hays
McGowan
Mary
Hays
United States
Ralph Rose
Neumeister Confined in La Crosse Hospital
Wm Neumeister remains hospitalized in La Crosse with his old ailment. Report indicates an effort is under way to re examine his mental status to determine his condition.
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Wm. Neumeister
la Crosse Hospital
Dying Victim Presses for Admission in Boardwalk Shooting
Atlantic City August report says Chas B Roberts, Baltimore millionaire, near death from a boardwalk shooting and likely to die within hours. Detectives redouble efforts to identify his attacker and obtain an ante mortem statement. Williams and Mrs Williams are shadowed as detectives seek motive and whereabouts of the suspect Jesse Williams faces cross examination.
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Atlantic City
Chas. B. Roberts
Baltimore
Roberts
Williams
W. S. G. Williams
Jesse Williams
Weather and Water Report from La Crosse and Surrounding Areas
Weather and water updates show La Crosse cool 60 and warmest 76 with a falling river, Prairie du Chien near 3 2 feet and steady. Forecasts predict partly cloudy skies with local showers or sun set in Wisconsin Minnesota and Iowa, warmer tonight in the south, unsettled conditions across the Mississippi Valley.
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U. S
Phoenix
Helena
la Crosse
Prairie du Chien
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Iowa
Northeast
Missouri
Mississippi
Upper
Lake Region
North Pacific States
Mississippi Valley
North Pacific Coast
Saskatchewan
Texas
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W. J. Boycott
Cal
Blackhand
Dynamite Bank
Taft Ad
Ike
MR. Lush
Milwaukee
Mr. Taft
the Metropolis
Georgegus Specacle
Charles Roberts
Liams
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