German transport sinks Charcas off Chile coast
The German liner Prinz Eitel sank the Charcas eighty miles north of Valparaiso while Charcas bound for Guayacan with ore for New York. Crew were taken to Papudo Bay. The Charcas, a British steamship of 2,800 tons net and 411 feet overall, was the largest ship in its line and built seven years ago.
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Santiago
Chile
Prinz Eitel
Chilean
Valparaiso
Guayacan
New York
Papado Bay
Joseph Tausche Dies at 83 in La Crosse Home
Joseph Tausche aged 83 died at 5 this morning at 508 North Tenth Street after a two month illness. A stone mason by trade, he had lived in La Crosse 47 years after emigrating from Germany at 36. Surviving are five children. Funeral 8 am Thursday from St. Joseph's Cathedral with burial at Catholic Cemetery.
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Joseph Tausche
North Tenth Street
Tausche
la Crosse
Germany
Frank
St. Paul
Minn
Otto Rick
Chicago
Theresa
William Tausche
St. Joseph’s Cathedral
Gerhard Sluyter
Horse Thief Caught After Three Day Chase
Gust Hellmich a former employee of George Hoeth Shelby farmer was arrested at Prairie du Sac last night by Deputy Sheriff George J Ritter charged with stealing Hoeths horse and a buggy from Fred Kramer Hellmich had traded the horse with a farmer at Reedsburg He was nearly a hundred miles from La Crosse when captured Ritter and Hellmichs pursuit spanned three days and will bring Hellmich to La Crosse tonight Ritter plans to return to La Crosse with Hellmich after the arrest
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gust Hellmich
George Hoeth
Shelby Farmer
Prairie du Sac
George J. Ritter
Hoeth
Fred Kramer
Hellmich
Reedsburg
la Crosse
Ritter
Benjamin Harpel A Stroke Victim Dies At 63
Benjamin Harpel age 63 of 717 Vine Street died at 2 pm yesterday after a stroke at a local hospital. A longtime traveling representative for Standard Oil, he is survived by his wife and one daughter. The family will bury him in Greenfield Pennsylvania. Harpel was born in Lancaster.
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Benjamin Harpel
Vine Street
Harpel
Standard Oil Company
Greenfield, Pa
Mr. Harper
Lancaster
No Change in Higbee's Case at La Crosse Hospital
The condition of Jesse Higbee who is confined to La Crosse hospital with typhoid remains practically unchanged according to hospital attendants today.
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Jesse H. Higbee
la Crosse Hospital
Congressman Esch Heads to Washington for Short Session
Congressman John J. Esch departed for Washington D C to attend the short session of Congress. He is expected to participate in early legislative work after arrival.
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Esch
Washington
John J. Esch
Washington, D. C
Congress
True Fruit Beverages Ad by North Side Bottling Works
An advertisement from North Side Bottling Works promotes True Fruit Beverages as a versatile refreshment suitable for all times and occasions. The copy urges saloons grocers confectioners and households to stock the drinks and keep them in the ice box.
Odd Fellows Meet At Odd Fellow Hall Tomorrow
More than one hundred people expected for the annual home coming of the three Odd Fellows lodges in La Crosse Gateway City lodge No 153 La Crosse Valley lodge No 145 and Normanna lodge No 260 will participate Degree work tonight by Gateway City lodge with two muiants. Tomorrow features addresses by Paul Mahoney and James Thompson a musical program and a banquet at 10 o clock with city and visiting members present.
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Odd Fellows
Odd Fellow Hall
Gateway City Lodge
la Crosse Valley Lodge
Normanna Lodge
la Crosse
Paul W. Mahoney
James Thompson
Turkey Mine of Fanaticism Awaits a Spark
The Young Turks seized foreign papers and wireless stations as they took over seventy five foreign schools in Constantinople valued at ten million dollars and converted them to Turkish use. American colleges Roberts and Constantine preserved but wireless gear at Roberts destroyed. Ambassador Morgenthau’s aid may slow revolt but fanaticism could surge and threaten Europe.
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Robert Frew
Episcopal Church
Constantinople
Roberts
Funeral of John J. Durland Held at Local Church
The funeral for John J. Durland, prominent city businessman and former assemblyman, took place yesterday. Services were held at his home 1616 George Street at 2 PM and at the North Presbyterian Church at 2:30 PM, with Rev. Finch A. Clarke officiating. Pallbearers included longtime associate John P. Bird, former superintendent of schools, reflecting Durland's years on the board of education. Interment was in Oak Grove Mausoleum.
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John J. Durland
George Street
North Presbyterian Church
Finch A. Clarke
Durland
John P. Bird
John P. Bird, Former Superintendent of Schools, Under Whose Regime Mr. Durlandy
Board of Education
Oak Grove Cemetery
North Side Briefs Recap of Local Movements and Visits
North Side notes list residents traveling, guests visiting, and local social activity. Adolph Knudson, Nels Munkeby and Olaf Olson motored to Westby. J. F. Frehling, Chicago, transacted business. Birth announced at 914 Rose street. Roy Skemp to St Paul for Burlington job. Miss Gertrude Gibson, Portland, visiting father George Gibson. The Alpha club to meet at Laura Scheel home. Local families return from visits in Reedsburg and Aurora. Boniface Callahan back from hunting. Mrs. William Collins and daughter Gertrude return from Aurora. William Burke visiting in Sparta. Joe Gallagher home from Prairie du Chien. Raymond McKeith returns from Galesville. Miss Dolores Dullea returns from Chicago. Miss Ida Lange returns to Sparta after visiting north side friends.
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O'Neil
Adolph Knudson
Nels Munkeby
Olaf Olson
Westby
J. F. Frehling
Chicago
North Side
Neil Jameson
Rose Street
Roy Skemp
Kane Street
St. Paul
Burlington
Gertrude Gibson
Portland
George Gibson
Caledonia Street
Alpha Club
Laura Scheel
Charles Street
John Coughlin
Wood Street
Reedsburg
Boniface Callahan
William Collins
Gertrude
Aurora
Ill
William Burke
Sparta
J. Malay
Sill Street
Joe Gallagher
George Street
Prairie du Chien
Raymond McKeith
James Merwin
Galesville
Dolores Dullea
Ida Lange
Two Steamers Sunk by Mines in North Sea
In the North sea two steamers were sunk by mines. The Finnish steamer Everilda went down with all but one crew member lost. the Swedish steamer Luna sank but the crew was rescued. A separate note mentions the Loise national forest in Idaho recording 380 fires last summer, with 28 contained under ten acres.
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Stockholm
North Sea
Everilda
Luna
Loise National Forest
Idaho
Ely's Cream Balm promises quick relief for nasal congestion
Advertises a small bottle of Ely's Cream Balm from your druggist. Apply in the nostrils to penetrate air passages, soothe inflamed mucous membranes, and provide instant relief from stuffed nose, cold, or catarrh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ely
Indian star Bender signs Federal league contract
Chief Charles Albert Bender is reported to have signed a contract with the Federal league in Philadelphia. Secretary Harry Goldman of the Baltimore Terrapins announced the deal from Baltimore. The article also notes Utah's sheep population, with over a million grazing in national forests from an annual total of two million.
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Baltimore, Md
Charles Albert Bender
Harry Goldman
Baltimore Terrapins
Philadelphia
State of
Utah
Woman rally urges Wilson to seek armistice for peace
At the Garrick theater a mass meeting of women adopted resolutions urging President Wilson to propose an armistice among the warring European powers as a first step toward peace. Speakers included Mrs. Emmeline Pethick Lawrence of London and Mme. Rosika Schwimmer of Hungary.
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Chicago
Wilson
Garrick Theater
Emmeline Pethick-Lawrence
London
Mme
Rosika Schwimmer
Hungary
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Pearl Street
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New Phone 343
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U.S
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MR Manus
Nou
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Stone Mason
Higbee
North Side Bottling Works
True Fruit Beverages
la Gnase
Mary Fuller
Edison
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Turkey
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Roger's
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S. Fourth St
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