Polite thief Colston confesses after pocketbook theft
Richard Colston, a Black man, attempted to steal $4.66 from Mrs. Abraham's pocketbook but took only $2.90. He and two companions, Sam White and Jesse Schaefer, were arrested. Colston confessed at the Central police station and the others were released. He faces a fine and county jail time if unable to pay.
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Colston
Richard Colston
Michael Abraham
North Second Street
Casston
Unty
Jdadgu Brindley
Sam White
Jegse Schaefer
Remairs
Abraham
Keer
Tory
Politennshing
Ston
Venture Party of Negroes
Central
Cmaron
Cargill Garage Fire Damages Cars and Records
A blaze at Cargill’s brick barn damaged the roof and threatened cars and records. W S Cargill injured his ankle, while Austin Cargill photographed the scene. Several cars and livestock were saved, with insurance covering the structures. A new garage is planned for next season.
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W. W. Cargill
W. 5. Cargill
W.S. Cargill
Austin 5
Cargill
Lloyd Wiliams
Packard
Cargin
Savage
Williams
Cargi
Mrs Sarah Gorder Dies at 81 at Daughter's Home
Mrs Sarah Gorder aged 81 mother of Mrs Gilbert Anderson of 117 North Eighth street died this morning at 3 o'clock at her daughter's home after several years illness. Born in Christiania Norway she was 81. Survived by one daughter and two grandsons. Funeral arrangements handled by Mrs Theo Mannstedt and will be announced later.
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Sarah Gorder
Gilbert Anderson
North Eighth Street
Gorder
Christiania
Norway
Theo
Mannstedt
Directors of the Y M G A Hold Meeting
The directors of the Y M G A held a meeting this afternoon at 4 o'clock in the association hall. General routine business was taken up and the monthly secretary's report was received. Also listed: a square piano and black walnut bookcase for sale at 615 South Fifth, between 9 and 11 a.m.
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Association Hall
South Fifth
Great Fleet Sails on Longest Ocean Cruise
The vast American fleet departs for a Pacific voyage readied with 16 battleships and six torpedo destroyers. President and Navy Secretary review the ships as crews brace for a cross Atlantic South American tour and potential Suez route home. Food and coal provisions listed. officers and men total about 14,298.
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Atlantic
Charles Beresford
Great Britain
United States
Secretary of the Navy
County Saves a Snug Sum on Road Bid Reduction
The La Crosse area county salvages money on the Mindoro road project after bid re-advertising. Louis Miller won the contract at 56 per foot, with La Crosse Stone at .58 and Woolley and Hanson at .594. Bid reductions total about eight percent, boosting county profit. The bid timing and straight-basis submission followed committee direction headed by Chairman Keppel.
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la Crosca
Salem-Mindoro
Wailure
Louis Miller
la Crosse Stone Company
Woolley & Hanson
Milter
Keppel
Flags Raised in Honor of Fleet Departure
Flags flew over city and county buildings and private structures from Hampton Roads to San Francisco as the Pacific fleet sailed. A Spanish veterans committee led by John Swan, Albert Toeller, and Albert Iverson organized the arrangements, with school flags raised by order of William Luening. The city hall, county jail, courthouse, and several private buildings displayed Old Glory, with fire stations also honoring the day.
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Robley D. Evans
Hampton Roads
San Francisco
Couity
John Swan
Albert Toeller
Albert Ilverson
William Luening
Board of Education
Chatr- Mian Swan
Soupty Building
Qu the Park
Tillman Brothers
Linker Brothers
Steidard Hotel
la Crosse Motel
Paraperin & Wiggenhorn
Miss Mary Trader Dies After Brief Illness At Home
Miss Mary Trader, 28, daughter of Mrs. Wilhelmina Trader, died this morning at her La Crosse home after a brief heart illness. She lived in La Crosse all her life and is survived by her mother and two brothers. Funeral from the residence tomorrow at 2 PM. Rev. Gamm will conduct services and interment will be at Oak Grave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Trader
Wilhelmina Trader
Lac Crosse Street
la Crosse
Minther
Gamm
Oak Grave
Poultry Show Closes Tonight in La Grosse
The poultry show on North Third Street ends tonight after several days of exhibition crowds, with many outside visitors and large bird contracts closed. Birds were scored by Tudge J A Tucker of Concord Michigan and the event is described as the best ever held in La Grosse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Third Street
Tudge J. A. Tucker
Concord
Mich
la Grosse
Operation Today at La Grosse Hospital
A delicate operation was performed on Mrs Burrington of West Salem for cancer by Drs Wakefields and Sarles. She is getting along nicely. OPEN TONIGHT. The electric theatre on the North side will stay open this evening but will close thereafter according to a statement from M Cole today.
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South America
Mayflower Sa
Mayflower
Washington Navyrd
Hampton Roads
Pacific
la Grosse Hospital
Burrington
West Salem
M. Cole
Admiral Evans Faces Vast Responsibility Amid Pacific Tensions
The article notes Admiral Evans tasked with immense duties over government property and human lives as Pacific peace hangs in balance. It highlights his statement that the fleet could inspire fear, frolic, or fight, and the American public’s expectation that he and his crew will meet urgent challenges.
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Admiral Evans
Ndts
Jackies
Evans’enigram
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