Harvester Trust Trial Testimony on Convict Labor Fund
Michael H. Lamb former International Harvester agent for Sioux Falls testifies that in 1903 the company contributed to a fund to defeat a state bill allowing convict labor in binding twine. He is unsure whether the amount was 300 or 500 dollars as the government suit to dissolve the Harvester trust resumes before Special Examiner Robert S. Taylor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
Michael H. Lamb
International Harvester Company
Sioux Falls
S. D
The
International
Lamb
Harvester Trust
Robert S. Taylor
Edgar A. Bancroft
International Bribe Allegation Emerges in Money Transfer Case
Reports allege the funds were intended as a bribe or used as such in a monetary transfer involving international entities. Authorities review the transaction to determine legality and any implicated individuals or organizations.
Minnesota State Fair Date in Jeopardy at Fair Assn Session
Belief grew that Minnesota would not obtain its desired date for the state fair as the American Association of Fairs and Expositions met. The date committee said other states would object to any Minnesota date change, arguing it would disrupt the entire schedule. The committee planned to report the next day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Minnesota
American Association of Fairs and Expositions
Mendota Water Level Drops After Locks Open
The water in Lake Mendota near Madison fell more than two feet after the seasonal opening of the locks between Mendota and Lake Monona. The locks are opened each winter to prevent ice damage.
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Madison
Wis
Lake Mendota
Lake Monona
No Longer Cranky About His Meals
Dyspepsia sufferers are advised to eat slowly and chew well. If that fails Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin aids digestion, liver and bowels, is safe and pleasant, and guarantees results. Names and addresses lend credibility. free samples offered by mail.
Stranded Minstrels at the Majestic Offer Varied Acts
Lew Pistel and O H Cushing headline a lively program with blackface comedy and a silent laugh routine. The Echo yodels poorly while the Kuma family performs bold sword and cylinder tricks. A Newly Married Man sketch and harp showcase by Rory LaRocca add brisk variety to the evening. Black and McCone close with a strong acrobatic act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lew Pistel
Pistel
Cushing
Majestic
O. H. Cushing
Miss Kuma
K. Kuma
G. Kuma
Herbert Swift
Elinor
Joseph E. Bernard
Hazel Harrington
Rory LaRocca
la Rocca
Black
McCone
Local Social Notes From M'Gregor Iowa Area
County Supervisor C E Witt of Winona spent Wednesday in McGregor. Residents and visitors from Guttenberg Prairie du Chien and Dubuque share visits and travels. Numerous family trips with mention of Madison Ryder N D Lansing Dennison Fay ette and South Dakota. dances and gatherings reported among the town’s young people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Witt
Winona
McGregor
Charles Jenkins
Guttenberg
C. H. Barron
C. H. Hunting
Minneapolis
Joe Bergemeyer
Colmas
Harris
Postville
Fred Oring
J. P. Barnum
Prairie du Chien
R. G. Turner
C. T. Perch
Ryder
N. D
Charles Chambers
Oelwein
Charles Washburn
Mable Gardner
Ethel Fox
Ormsby
D. F. Wolf
Lansing
Emma Clemens
Dubuque
Fannie
Margaretta Cottrell
Gertrude Benning
John Loring
Paul Kussock
Gertrude Schroder
W. M. Pearson
Madison
University
Tom O’rourke
Brace
Fayette
Ruth Pocock
Dennison
Dan Claudy
Paul Gesse
South Dakota
Clayton
Kate Walter
Mary O’rourke
Blanche Ecker
Susie Holtmeyer
Beatrice
Hattie Becket
Lulu Jones
Sib
Pape's Cold Compound Claims Fast Cure for Grippe
An old advertisement touts Pape's Cold Compound as a rapid remedy for head cold and grippe. It urges taking a dose every two hours until three consecutive doses are taken, promising relief from headache fever sneezing nasal congestion and related aches with a 25 cent package. The ad notes no quinine and no substitute, and that it tastes nice.
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Pape
Grippe
Surprises and Travels Mark Local Social Scene
The passage notes Mrs. B. Chase's surprise visit from about thirty friends. It records Mr. W. L. Farmington leaving for Dubuque, Mr. and Mrs. Will Hagensick returning from Dubuque, Mrs. Lewis Walsh and baby visiting her mother Mrs. Felber, Mrs. W. C. Knapp visiting Mrs. J. Phillips en route to La Crosse, and Miss Mattie Wetzel visiting friends in Dubuque.
Oldest Police Chief Dies in Menominee
Horace Vandoozen, 80, longtime police chief of Sturgeon Bay, died Monday in Menominee Michigan. A Civil War veteran, he retired five years ago to live with his son Charles in Menominee, who serves on the city police force. He and his wife celebrated their golden wedding two years ago.
Milwaukee banquet to discuss proposed Wisconsin bills
Proposed legislation to be decided by the Wisconsin general assembly will be the topic at a Milwaukee non-partisan assemblymen banquet this Wednesday. Plans for introducing bills affecting Milwaukee and nearby areas will also be discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Wis
Wisconsin General Assembly
Gas Plant Explosion Threatens Portage Fire Control
A call to Portage fire department from Poynette reported a gas plant explosion that sparked a severe blaze. Fire crews contained the fire before it endangered the business district.
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Portage
Wis
Portage Fire Department
Poynette
Pale and Sickly Youths and How to Help
A health focused appeal urges parents to build up blood with Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People for red blood and strong nerves. Anecdotes from Mrs. C P Hanville describe dramatic weight gain and recovery from anemia after using the pills. A free booklet Building Up the Blood is offered and pills sold by druggists or mailed from Schenectady priced 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. P. Hanville
Milan
Ohio
Dr. Williams
Dr. Williams Medicine Co
Schenectady
N. Y
Dramologue at Y M C A Dramologue to Be Seen
Henry E Joy, famed lecturer and former Washington newspaper correspondent, will present the dramalogue The Dawn of Plenty at the Young Men's Christian Association Friday evening. Admission is free for senior members. others pay a small fee. The piece explores mankind’s quest for bread, the rise of plenty, and the impact on civilization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Harvester Company of America
Henry E. Joy
South America
Princeton University
Washington
Young Men’s Christian Association
Local residents prepare for Thanksgiving visits and travel
Miss Carlos Burris travels to Madison for a Thanksgiving stay, while Miss Caroline Lewis returns to Madison for vacation. Relatives visit from Rochester, Minneapolis, St Paul, and La Crosse as family members and students head home or to nearby towns for the holiday.
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Carlos Burris
Madison
Meta Warnes
Rochester
Minn
T. G. Aiken
Robert Brice
Minneapolis
George Brice
Caroline Lewis
al Reysen
St. Paul
B. Olson
Art Hoffman
Milwaukee
W. E. Morris
Mae Solum
Hillsboro
Bert Otterness
Rio
Wis
Art Olson
S&j. Paul
Ben Shore
Bangor
Edith Olson
Lulu Bucklin
Glenwood
la Crosse
Lela Langford
Ruth Johnson
Charles Dandy
Mabel
Greenville
Till
Nellie Merrill
A. A. Merrill
John Mailer
Catherine
Will Mailer
Galesville
Art Mathewson
F. H. Aiken
Clarence Holter
I. E. Green
Downers Grove
Kelley
Elsie Fredrick
Sparta
Ed Yankhs
Hazel Hoyt
Mabel Finsted
Agricultural School
Chaseburg
Pets Die to Save Life of Mistress
In Minneapolis on December 3 a prize Angora cat and a pet dog sacrificed their lives to shield Carrie Walsh a 10 year old girl attacked by a rabid cat. The Angora and the dog rushed to rescue and were shot to stop the spread of rabies while the girl was being scratched and bitten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Minn
Carrie Walsh
Angora
The More Men Know The Less They Believe
A concise reflection notes that increasing knowledge can erode certainty as understanding deepens. It suggests intellectual humility and caution in forming firm beliefs despite expanding information.
Dr Lewis Baker advises tonics and tonics for weight gain and health
Readers send in health questions and receive old time remedies. Hypo Nuclane tablets, iodine mixtures, peptine, and cologne elixirs are proposed for obesity, rheumatism, coughs, indigestion, biliousness, and hair loss. Instructions include dosing, preparation, and where to buy from druggists.
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Agnes X
Lewis Baker
College Ellwoog
Dayton
Wal
Hoelzer Elected Printers' Union President
Henry J. Hoelzer was elected president of the La Crosse Printers' union at a monthly meeting last night in the Eagles hall on Jay street. Other officers named include Fred Stingl as vice president, Michael Roubik as recording secretary, Herman Richter as secretary treasurer, and Ed Schilling as sergeant at arms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry J. Hoelzer
la Crosse Printers’ Union
Eagles’ Hall
Jay Street
Fred Stingl
Michael Roubik
Herman Richter
Ed Schilling
Waiting Turns into Plenty for the Patient Buyer
A noted saying favors those who wait and seek value in real estate. The public is urged to consider deals from reputable real estate dealers to maximize money spent.
Physician Charged as Warrant Issued in Insane Hospital Case
Rosalie Ladova, formerly the woman's physician at the Northern hospital for the Insane, obtained a municipal court warrant for the arrest of Dr. P. H. Lima of Chippewa Falls, a state board member. Ladova asserts that Dr. Linley pushed her from a hospital room during a board session, alleging assault and related conduct.
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Oshkosh
Wis
Rosalie Ladova
Hos
P. H. Lima
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