Prairie Du Chien High Wins Weekend Basketball Game
Prairie du Chien High School defeated Grove on Saturday night in a tied game. Players named Wachter Don Kellar Ro Bieloh Clyde Miller Elmer Newgard and substitutes were present. Referees were Walter Gunderson and Miss Gray with a faculty staff and guests attending. Local groups raised funds and lodge officers were elected for Knights of Pythias and I C C F.
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U Chien High School
Grove
Wachter
Don Kellar
Ro- Bieloh
Clyde Miller
Elmer
Fred Newgard
Walter Professor
Gunderson
Miss Gray
Leona Garrow
Flor
Ence Thomas
Mona Wagner
Mertie Griesbach
Winnie Kolmar
Muscoda
Herry Harding
Col. Thompson
Sherman Smith
Dick Bull
M. E. Ladies’ Aid _ society
Rathbone Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Harry Clark
M. R. Munson
A. G. Kieser
Fred Otto
F. C. Clinton
D. F. Horsfall
Importers to be arrested after German imports probe
U S District Attorney Wise and Chief John E Wilkie hold a conference amid expected sensational arrests for undervaluation of imports from Germany. Wilkie returned from a secret trip to the Solingen district of Germany, a major source of cutlery shipments to the United States.
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New York
Germany
U. S
Wise
John E. Wilkie
Secret Service
Wilkie
Solingen
Centerville Fire Destroys Quarter of North Side Shops
A major daytime blaze in Centerville Iowa Saturday consumed half a city block on the north side of the square causing about 75000 dollars in damage. The fire gutted Louden Brothers Hardware Randall Music and Machine and Dingeman's Barbershop.
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Centerville
Iowa
Louden Brothers, Hardware Company
Randall Music and Machine Store
Dingeman’s Barbershop
Americans Hold Service in Rome for Cardinal Farley
Cardinal Farley formally took possession of his titular church in Rome. The ceremony drew all American priests present for the New York prelate and several cardinals residing there.
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Rome
Cardinal Farley
New York
Minnesota brand macaroni and spaghetti promotion
La Crosse readers are urged to eat Minnesota brand macaroni and spaghetti three times daily as a nutritious alternative to meat. The ad touts nut-like flavor, easy preparation, and lasting texture, claiming Northern Durum wheat provides nourishing gluten and easy digestion. Local grocers carry the product.
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la Crosse
Minnesota
Temper Flare Outs: A Quiet Mind Holds Steady
An aphorism notes that a calm demeanor hides rare bursts of temper. It suggests self control matters more than constant restraint, as brief outbursts can color others’ perception of character and loyalty.
Amended charges against La Crosse officers Yolton and McGrath
City attorney accuses Police Officers Frank Yolton and Joseph McGrath of taking bribes to ignore gambling houses and keepers of ill fame from 1909 to 1911. Prosecution cites payments, failures to arrest, and alleged collusion to protect operations and other crimes.
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Honorable Fire and Police Commission
City of la Crosse
Joseph McGrath
Frank Yolton
Frank Scott
A. D
Hattie Bowker
Louise la Brie
Bert Scott
Doc’’ Bennett
Sadie Stone
Anna Hartley
Walter H. Beach
Hattie Powker
la Crosse
Chicago
Rose Vermont
Walter
Yolton
William Ryan
Fanny Jones
Yol
Ton
Wisconsin
City of
Officer McGrath Accepts Payoffs From La Crosse Gambling Keeper
The record states Officer Joseph McGrath received sums from Robert Ewe, keeper of a notorious La Crosse gambling house, with understanding the money was for protection against city ordinances and Wisconsin law. It adds he took a portion of the funds as described.
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Joseph McGrath
Robert Ewe
City of
la Crosse
City of la Crosse
Wisconsin
Dues to gas fumes Roy Keller dies saving friend
In Swift Current Saskatchewan on December 11 Roy Keller formerly of Gatesville Michigan died from gas fumes while digging a well to save a friend. John Augustin formerly of Grafton North Dakota also died attempting to rescue Keller. Len Wilcox formerly of Red Oak Iowa descended into the well to recover the bodies.
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Swift Current
Sask
Roy Keller
Gatesville
Mich
John Augustin
Grafton
N. D
Len Wilcox
Red Oak
Iowa
Augustin
Trust controls papers in sugar industry probe
Washington dispatch says J. E. Freeman of American Sugar Refining testified the trust sold stock in Western Sugar California and Carver Sugar Minnesota and now holds under 35 percent of Michigan Sugar. Albert Dakin of Longmont Colorado alleged Great Western Sugar controls editorials and 35 Colorado newspapers.
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Hardwick
House
J. E. Freeman
American Sugar Refining Company
Western Sugar Company
California
Carver Sugar Company
Minnesota
Michigan Sugar Company
Albert Dakin
Longmont
Col
Great Western Sugar Company
Colorado
Revolt Breaks Out on Madeira Island
A revolution has broken out in Madeira. A Vigo dispatch reports the Portuguese government sending a warship to quell unrest. Agents of former King Manuel have been stirring discontent.
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Madrid
Madeira
Vigo
Manuel
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