Minnesota and the Northwest Applies Fists Thieves Victim
R C Bryant of Alaska resisted two robbers in Bemidji Minnesota after waking to a key turn in his hotel room He fought back delivering a knockout blow to one assailant and routed the other Two hotel workers Thomas Peterson and Mike Shea were arrested in connection with the incident Bryant carried about $80 and slept in his room afterward the intruders fled
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bemidji, Minn
R. C. Bryant
Alaska
Bryant
Lakeshore Hotel
Thomas Peterson
Mike Shea
Condi tion of the STATE BANK OF LA CROSSE statement
Condensed statement shows assets and liabilities as of December 3 1907 for the State Bank of La Crosse Wisconsin Loans and discounts 68125596 U S and other bonds 73053 50 Due from banks 11723 2074 Liabilities Capital stock 50000 Undivided profits 19324 33 Total liabilities 90179590 Notes indicate a partial OCR with misreads but capture the main balance sheet figures for assets and capital.
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State Bank OF
U. S
Wang Oil Tetera
Ota
State
Ota Ia
Three Trials to End Life Fail in Faribault
Daniel Wall of Wheatland tried three times in one day to take his own life near Faribault Minnesota. He jumped into Union Lake through ice, was rescued, then leaped from a second floor window injuring himself. A physician treated him before he was brought to Rochester and judged insane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faribault
Minn
Daniel Wall
Wheatland
Union Lake
Crosby
Fire destroys lumber yard sheds in Twin Valley
Twin Valley Minnesota December 11 fire yesterday gutted Ballard Trimble Lumber shed and stock loss 12000 insurance 6600 Twin Valley Implement stock 3500 insurance 1500 C I Dahl warehouse 1500 insurance 1000. The blaze began in the lumber yard and is believed sparked by freight sparks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twin Valley
Minn
Ballard-Trimble Lumber Company
Twin Valley Implement Company
C. I. Dahl
Man charged in Michigan house theft case
Charles Vandebogart was arrested in Menominee on a charge of stealing a two story house from Albert Dickle. The house was moved from a lot owned by Dickle, who claims ownership of the building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Menomine, Mich
Charles Vandebogart
Albert Dickle
Mr. Vandebogart
Mr. Dickle
Northwest Briefs: Injuries and a Felony Acquittal
In Fergus Falls E T Barnard was injured after falling from a vehicle in a runaway, badly breaking his arm and crushing his hip. In Brainerd Louis Benttie was cut in two by train wheels while intoxicated and attempting to board at Big Falls. Faribault Mrs Harry Downs was killed when a wagon wheel struck her after the load spilled. In Owatonna the State of Minnesota vs Joseph Pachl ended with a not guilty verdict on assault charges after an earlier conviction was appealed.
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Fergus Falls
Minn
E. T. Barnard
Brainerd
Louis Benttie
Big Falls
Faribault
Harry Downs
Rice County
Owatonna
State of
Minnesota
Joseph Pachl
Pachl
Clothes Line Thieves Strike Again in Hungry Point District
The Clothes line thieves are active stealing items from several lines in recent days. Mrs. Saxauer in the Hungry Point district reported Sunday evening theft of clothing. Police say they have a clue and will deal severely if caught.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saxauer
Hungry Point
La Follette Debate Divides Wendell Phil Debating Society
In a Friday debate at Wendell Phil lips Debating Society high school, on the question that the Republican Party should nominate Senator La Follette if Roosevelt refuses, the affirmative won unanimously. Gard ney Withrow and Vern Robinson led the affirmative, while Strauss and Brown argued the negative.
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Wendell Phillips Debating Society
Republican Party
Senator la Follette
Roosevelt
Gardney Withrow
Vern Robinson
Strauss
Brown
First Christmas Trees Reach City from Warrens
The first loads of evergreen trees for Christmas arrived in La Crosse from Bear Bluff near Warrens Monroe County. Ed Carrol A R and J Smith brought three loads after a 59 mile trip. Trees were cut in Monroe County this week and sold at 10 cents per tree or per load. buyers plan to store trees for their children's presents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. Ed. Carrol
A. R. and
J. Smith
Bear
Warrens
la Crosse
Commissioner Warns Against Dumping Refuse in Basins
Commissioner George Falk of the board of public works said the practice of dumping refuse into catch basins must stop. Refuse blocks basins, backs water into basements, and costs the city. Police will monitor sites and arrest and fine repeat offenders. Basins on South Third Street and at Ninth and Division and Ninth and La Crosse were used.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Falk
Board of Public Works
South Third Street
Ninth and
Division
la Crosse Streets
Democrats Divided On Conventions In City
Washington dispatch says St Louis and Cleveland are most mentioned as sites for the next national Democratic convention by leaders arriving for the national committee meeting at the Arlington. Denver already has a delegation and will press its claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
D. C
St. Louis
Cleveland
Arlington
Denver
Perfect Bowling Score Reported at Kisselbach Alleys
A perfect 300 was bowled last evening at Kisselbach alleys 1701 George Street by George Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kisselbach
George Street
George Smith
Perfect score thrills Gund Bowling crowd in city
The Gund Bowling clubs enjoyed much excitement after Mr. Smith achieved a perfect score of 300. As he continued to strike, interest rose until the final mark. A new bowling club is set to organize next Monday.
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Smith
Bids on Onalaska to North La Crosse Highway Exceed Estimates
Wooley and Hanson and the La Crosse Stone Co. submitted the only bids. Both bids ran well above the estimate, prompting the roads and bridges committee to postpone the contract letting until Wednesday. Today the committee opens bids for the West Salem Mindoro road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wooley and Hanson
la Crosse Stone Company
Onalaska
North la Crosse
Committee On Roads and Bridges
West Salem- Mindoro
Dredge Illinois Crew Narrowly Escapes Lake Disaster
Twenty eight men aboard the hydraulic dredge Illinois barely escaped when the craft suddenly filled and sank two and a half miles off Fortieth Street on December 10. The tug Harry C. Lydon towed the dredge to safety and returned the crew to the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Illinois
Fortieth Street
Harry C. Lydon
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Northwest
Ing
Resources
Lidays
D. H. Baldwin & Co
Altho
Baldwin
D. T. Baldwin & Co
J.C. Callaway
S. 4Th Street
LA Crosse, Wis
D. H. Baldwin & Cos
LA Crosse Territory
LA Follette
Teddy
S. 41H
Louis James
Falstaff
la Crosse Theatre
Conventions City
J. W. Lawrence
4Th and Jay Sts
Wis
Hoeschler
Vinol Agency
Reitzel’s
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