Lost father of seven found in cheap hotel after monthlong search
John Dunbar a wealthy retired farmer from Green Bay was found in a La Crosse hotel with 2000 in certificates of deposit 250 in a bank book and a large roll of cash. His seven children had searched for him after he left November 18 amid family tensions and travel from Grand Rapids Wisconsin to Cresco Iowa before reaching La Crosse.
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Green Bay
John Dunbar
Dunbar
J. B. Webber
Grand Rapids
Wis
Cresco
Iowa
la Crosse
Chie
Public Debate Over Sanitarium Site in Ebner's Coulee
A citizen urges caution about building a sanitarium on Ebner's Coulee citing heavy rock blasting on Grandad's bluff. He claims blasts shake windows and crack plaster, fearing distress to ill patients, and says the site should be reconsidered. A taxpayer letter follows criticizing credulity.
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la Crosse Tribune
Ebner's Coulee
Grandad's Bluff
Webber Takes Job Offer In Lumber Mill After Leaving City
Webber left for Grand Rapids after saying he had been offered a job in a lumber mill there.
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Webber
Grand Rapids
Jury assigns $1000 for alienating affection in Minnesota case
Wealthy widow Anna Rank of La Crescent Minnesota must pay 1000 dollars after a Caledonia Minnesota district court jury found she alienated the affections of Charles Sanders husband of Ellen Sanders of Houston. Ellen had sued for 20000 dollars. court sessions were crowded and testimony from neighbors was sensational at times.
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Anna Rank
la Crescent
Minn
Charles Sanders
Ellen Sanders
Houston
Arguments on Adamson Case January Eighth
The supreme court will hear arguments in the Adamson eight hour law test case January eighth. The Adamson law goes into effect January 1. By agreement the law will not be enforced until the court hands down its opinion.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Government drops prosecution of Billard Elton and Skinner
On Monday the government dropped the prosecution of John T. Billard James Elton and William Skinner in the New Haven case in New York. Government attorneys asked the supreme court to dismiss the government's appeal.
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Washington
John T. Billard
James
Elton
William Skinner
New Haven
New York
Supreme Court
Notice to taxpayers City Treasurer La Crosse 1916
City Treasurer GEO W YOUNG announces the 1916 tax roll is in hand for collection. Taxes due by February 28 1917 at City Hall hours 8 30 am to 12 pm 1 36 to 5 60 pm. Bring correct lot and land descriptions to avoid mistakes.
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la Crosse Wis
la Crosse
la Crosse County
Wisconsin
Tyro Chauffeur Overturns Car Four Hurt Near Holmen
Four men from North Bend suffered injuries when a car driven by Julius Johnson overturned on Heath hill near Holmen on Saturday night. George Emerson sustained internal injuries and was taken to St. Francis Hospital in Lacrosse in serious condition. Julius Johnson and Charles Stark had bruises with Johnson also suffering a leg fracture. Emerson, unacquainted with driving, allowed Johnson to take the wheel. after a sharp turn the car darted down the hill and overturned at the bottom. Emerson was found unconscious and later moved to La Crosse for treatment. He is expected to recover.
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St. Francis Hospital
Holmen
George Emerson
Julius Johnson
Charles Stark
Emerson
North Bend
Johnson
Heath Hill
la Crosse
Church Council Urges Equality for Women Rights
A federal council report declares the church must back equality of opportunity for women and social adjustments within church work. It criticizes department stores and industries for not paying a living wage and warns overwork harms health and morals.
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ST. Louis
Commission On Church and Social Service
Federal Council of the Churches of Christ In America
Supreme Court Affirms Indiana Locomotive Headlight Law
The Supreme Court on Monday affirmed a state court ruling upholding Indiana's electric headlight law for locomotives as constitutional.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Indiana
Experts to Testify in Malpractice Case Against Callahan
In La Crosse circuit court Monday morning Bernard Bertelson sues Dr. John N. Callahan for damages over an amputated foot after a hunting accident. Doctor Fowle and at least ten La Crosse physicians are named to testify.
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Callahan
Irving H. Fowle
Milwaukee
Bernard Bertelson
John N. Callahan
la Crosse
Bertelson
la Crosse Hospital
Lutheran Hospital
Adolph Gunderson
C. A. Fowler
Fond du Lac
The
Edward Evans
Gordon
Law
J. E. Higbee
Dr. Callahan
Attorney Gordon
Germany Delivers Lanao Reply to U.S. Inquiry
Berlin reports it has delivered to Joseph C. Grew, secretary of the American embassy, Germanys answer to the Washington inquiry regarding the sinking of the Norwegian steamer Lanao. Grew planned to forward the U.S. inquiry to the German foreign office for a formal reply.
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Berlin
Germany
Joseph C. Grew
Lanao
Grew
Foreign Office
Washington
Coal Price Drop Sparks Conspiracy Inquiry Signals
With a sudden tumble in coal prices in New York officials view the drop as evidence that the recent $11 and $13 a ton coal was artificially inflated by a conspiracy. The federal grand jury inquiry into the high cost of living began on Monday.
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New York
Federal Grand Jury
Overland dealers begin trip to Toledo on three trainloads
Three trains carrying About 28 cars each of Overland dealers from Fargo Minot Grand Forks and other locales passed La Crosse on Sunday bound for Toledo. The journey aims to familiarize dealers with the Overland factory plans and sales service, with tours talks banquets and entertainment scheduled along the convention route.
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Toledo
la Crosse
Dakotas
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Duluth
Mankato
Eau Claire
Alex Moll
Overland
Willys-Overland Company
Fargo
Minot
Grand Forks
Dietz case lingered in courts from 1911 to 1919
The article recalls the Dietz murder case tied to Cameron Dam on the Thornapple river. Dietz, who claimed toll rights, sheltered in a fortified cabin and resisted a 1910 sheriff order. After a siege, he surrendered and deputy Oscar Harp was killed. Dietz was convicted of first degree murder and sent to Waupun in 1911.
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Dietz
Oscar Harp
Thornapple River
Winneconne
Winnebago County
Wisconsin
Barron County
Cameron Dam
Sawyer County
Thornapple
Chippewa Log and Boom Company
Winchester
Winter
Burt Horrel
Torrel
O. G. Munson
Frank L. Gilbert
Davidson
Germany Defends Deportation of Belgian Workmen
Berlin dispatch reports the German government on Monday defended the deportation of Belgian workers in a press bureau statement. The note says Germany rejects the American protest, claiming Belgian transfers are justified under Hague rules allowing occupiers to maintain order and issue additional orders.
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Berlin
Sayville Wireless
Press Bureau
Germany
Belgium
Hague
Cabinet and War Council Picked by Lloyd George
Lloyd George announced a new war cabinet and privy council as he remained home with a chill. The retiring ministers handed seats to their successors at a noon Privy Council, and the new ministers were received by King George at Buckingham Palace.
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Cabinet and War Council
Lloyd George
England
Privy Council
Buckingham Palace
King George
Missionary Society Meeting Postponed to Wednesday
The English Lutheran church Missionary Society meeting moved from Tuesday to Wednesday afternoon. It will convene at the home of Mrs. Emil Olson located at 2826 Mormon Coulee Road.
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The
Missionary Society of the English Lutheran Church
Emil Olson
Mormon Coulee Road
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