Rabid Sheep Reported At Green's Coulee Farm
State Veterinary Surgeon David Roberts found twenty two of ninety sheep on the Lempke farm in Green's Coulee afflicted with rabies. Accompanied by Health Officer Major, Roberts described a confused scene as diseased animals attacked each other and were shot to end their suffering. He suspects a wolf entry as the bite source and warns that the remaining flock will be watched and any showing symptoms will be shot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Roberts
Lempke
Green's Coulee
Charles Glover
Roberts
Harlans Celebrate Golden Wedding Anniversary
Justice and Mrs. Harlan celebrate their golden wedding anniversary in Washington. Present were three of the original bridesmaids, the couple’s three noted sons Rev Dr Harlan president of Lake Forest University James an interstate commerce commissioner candidate and John M Chicago lawyer and Dunne’s mayoral opponent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scripps-McRae Dispatch
Washington, D. C
Justice
Harlan
Lake Forest University
James
Interstate Commerce Commissson
John M
Chicago
Dunne
Badger Roughrider Declines Land Office Post
Capt. Jack Greenway a Wisconsin miner and rough rider, guest of the president, declined the position of commissioner of the general land office in Washington on December 22.
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Scripps-McRae Dispatch
Washington, D. C
Jack Greenway
Wisconsin
Rough Rider
General Land Office
Card of appreciation for D Wallace from Bricklayers Union No 1
The Bricklayers union No 1 of La Crosse expresses sorrow at the death of D Wallace. Though not a member, he was beloved by members for his un tiring kindnesses and consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bricklayers’ Union No. 1
la Crosse
D. Wallace
Wallace
Supreme court overrules Oldham race track rehearing motion
Jefferson City Mo December 22 the supreme court overruled a motion of the attorney general for rehearing of the Oldham race track case.
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Scripps-McRae Dispatch
Jefferson City, Mo
Supreme Court
Attorney General
Oldham
Shoe Maker Peter Riley Dies One Hour After Insanity Ruling
Peter Riley, 62, a veteran shoemaker on George Street, was pronounced insane by Drs Powell and died an hour later aboard the 8:10 Northwestern train to Mendota. He leaves five children by his first wife and a widow. funeral expected locally.
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Drs. Powell
Peter Riley
George Street
Riley
Mendota
Northwestern
Local Bridge Co Gets Contract for McGillivray Road
The La Grosse Bange & Steel Company won the McGillivray road bridge contract from the county roads and bridges committee. It is No 4 on McGillivray road and will span a splugh this winter. The steel and concrete structure will be built by the lowest bidder with bids listed from Minneapolis Steel & Iron Co to Hennepin Bridge Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Grosse Bange & Steel Company
McGillivray Road
County Board Committee On
Minneapolis Steel & Iron Co
Minnesota Bridge & Iron Co
la Crosse Bridge and Steel Co
Elkhart Bridge & Iron Co
Hewitt Bridge Company
A. Y. Bayne Company
Hennepin Bridge Company
Arnold Leo & Co. Fails Under Tight Money Squeeze
New York December 22 the firm Arnold Leo and Co failed this morning after being heavy on Reading stock. The suspension notice caused surprise and a stock exchange slump as lenders and customers faced the unexpected collapse of the old firm believed to be strong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scripps-MicRae Dispatch
New York
Arnold, Leo & Co
Stock Exchange
Six Die In 400 Foot Coal Mine Cage Fall
Breeze Trenton Coal mine disaster leaves six widows and seventeen orphans. A cage carrying workers plunged 400 feet. first body recovered was August Foppes, found split in two. Victims: Walter Schaffner Herman Schleper Henry Middeke Herman Holtman Frank Zehrer August Foppe.
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Scripps-McRae
Breeze
Lll
Breeze- Trenton Coal Company
August Foppes
Twain
Walter Schaffner
Herman Schleper
Henry Middeke
Herman Holtman
Frank Zehrer
August Foppe
Physician Arrested for Criminal Operation in Washington
Washington DC December 22 Dr Leon was arrested on a charge of illegally operating upon Vola Strothers Bywater's bride widow whose husband was killed at Culpepper Virginia by her brothers.
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Scripps-McRae
Wishington
D. C
Leon
Vola Strothers
Bywater
Culpepper
Christmas Gift Deliveries For The Poor
Commissioner Burdick and Humane Agent Berry report several requests to deliver Christmas parcels to the poor for a Christmastide feast. Trees dinners and bundles of presents have been received by the poor department for distribution among the poorer classes.
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Burdick
Berry
Birth
Christ
Poor Department
Federal court orders sheriff to produce Agnes Meyers
Kansas City Missouri December 22 The federal court today ordered the sheriff to produce Agnes Meyers and show cause for holding her.
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Scripps-McRae
Kansas City, Mo
Agnes Meyers
Caledonia Street Methodist church hosts Christmas program
A Christmas program at Caledonia Street Methodist Episcopal church featured a drill by twenty girls and a night cap drill by several children. A large Christmas tree was prepared and all Sunday school members received gifts.
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Caledonia Street Methodist Episcopal Church
County Board Meeting Posted for Adjourned Session
County Clerk Rawlinson announces notices for the county board meeting on Thursday December 27. Items include several matters of importance such as the report on straightening the road between Onalaska and La Crosse and will come up for consideration.
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Rawlinson
Onalaska
la Crosse
Royal Neighbors Officers Named for Mayflower Camp 393
Mayflower camp No. 393 Royal Neighbors elected officers for 1907 with Mrs. Abba Wolford as Oracle and Mrs. Anna Wold as Vice Oracle. Other posts include Mrs. Lucy Devine Chancellor, Mrs. Jessie Hensel Recorder, Mrs. Lillie Storch Receiver, Mrs. Harriet Cobine Marshal, Mrs. Mary Lynam Inner Sentinel, Mrs. Bertha Hatke Outer Sentinel, Mrs. Julia Herlitzke Manager, and C. R. Bechmann as Physician.
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Mayflower Camp No
Royal Neighbors
Oracle
Abba Wolford
Anna Wold
Lucy Devine
Jessie Hensel
Lillie Storch
Harriet Cobine
Innter Sentinel
Mary Lynam
Outer Sentinel
Bertha Hatke
Julia Herlitzke
C. R. Bechmann
Otto M Schlabach Returns After European Study
Otto M. Schlabach, graduate of the 1903 high school class, returned yesterday from Europe where he studied French under private tutorship and spent much of the year in Pars. He later attended Wesleyan College in Delaware and taught German for six months. He will stay with his parents at 1423 George Street for about ten days before resuming studies.
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Otto M. Schlabach
Europe
Pars
Schlabach
Wesleyan College
Delaware
George Street
Milwaukee switchman injured between coaches in yard incident
Thomas Allen a switchman in the Milwaukee yards was pinned between two passenger coaches in the south yards at 5 30 this morning. He was taken to St Francis hospital where Dr Egan said he would soon recover though internal injuries are feared.
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Thomas Allen
Milwaukee Yards
South Yards
St. Francis Hospital
Egan
Original Countess Maigi to Perform at Bijou Theater
The original Countess Maigi also known as Mrs Gen Tom Thumb and company will appear at the Bijou theater all next week. This will likely be the last chance for locals to see this distinguished lady as she nears her tenth decade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maigi
Tom Thumb and
Contempt Charge Over High Fence Blocks Miller View
Dr Frank J Hoeschler arraigned before Judge Fruit on contempt of court and violation of a circuit supreme court judgment. Miller asserts a sixteen foot to point land strip and eight foot fence blocks street access and view. Hoeschler claims it was a billboard with a gate. Case to be finished later. he is released on own recognizance. contempt can bring a heavy fine.
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Franz J. Miller
South Ninth Street
Circuit
Supreme Courts
Frank J. Hoeschler
Miller
Daniels
Hoeschler
Bill Board
Judge Fruit
Kiang Famine Worsens as Rioting Rises in Shanghai
Consul General Rodgers reports the Kiang famine daily grows worse and brigandage and rioting affect adjacent districts. The government will offer work along the grand canal. Refugees flee to cities with scant care provisions.
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Scripps-McRae
Washington, D. C
Rodgers
Shanghai
Grand Canal
Prof Wiley to Sing With La Crosse Chorus
Prof Wiley of the La Crosse Choral Club plans to sing a great bass aria during intermission at the next rehearsal. He praises the chorus work this season and expects a fine rendition with a large attendance.
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Prof. Wiley
la Crosse
Turkeys Show Chickenhearted Mirth This Thanksgiving
In a playful seasonal note the piece mocks turkeys as shy or timid for the holiday period. It leans into light humor about Thanksgiving traditions and animal antics.
Mother and two children burned to death in New Jersey
New York dispatch reports Mrs. Alice McWitney and her children Helen six and Elizabeth four died in a house fire that leveled their Pompton Lakes residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scripps-McRae Dispatch
New York
Alice McWitney
Helen
Elizabeth
Pompton Lakes
N. J
President Stays Home Christmas During Holiday Week
The president and his family finish the Christmas program and spend the day at home. Christmas Eve they visit Capt. Cowles’ home for a tree. the next day they travel to Pine Knot Virginia for most of the week with no visitors. California’s governor thanks the president for river flow stabilizing efforts that saved thousands from ruin and acres from destruction, signaling Southern Pacific repairs pending next Congress.
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Scripps-McRae
Washington, D. C
Capt. Cowles
Pine Knot
California
Colorado River
Southern Pacific
Congress
Furnace Test Delayed At New High School
The board of public works and contractors tested the furnace today and found fans and motors functioned well though final completion was hampered by Thomas & Smith negligence preventing a full plant test. A complete test will be conducted later.
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Board of Public Works
Thomas & Smith
No Action on Normal School by State Board
State Senator Thomas Morris, a member of the state board of normal regents, returned from Madison after the monthly meeting. Plans for the La Crosse school were not completed due to architects’ illness and not acted on. The Milwaukee school site was ratified and routine business was transacted.
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Thomas Morris
State Board of Normal Regents
Madison
la Crosse School
Milwaukee
Begging Arrest Leads to Twenty Day Jail Term
Frank Birmingham afflicted with the begging habit was arraigned on a vagrancy charge and jailed for twenty days. He asked for leniency but warned he would leave town after release, claiming ingratitude of the town. A harsher sentence awaits if he is arraigned again.
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Frank Birmingham
Brindley
Birmingham
Soldiers Relief Equity Distributes $250 Ahead of Christmas
The Soldiers Relief commission distributed $250 this morning to needy veterans and widows to allow early use of funds for Christmas. The January payment will be offered one week early so beneficiaries may spend it at holiday time.
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Soldiers’ Relief Commission
King Sleeps Well Amid Slow Recovery
Stockholm December 22 The king's condition is stationary and he sleeps well though recovery is slow. The report notes stable status and continued rest as medical teams monitor his health.
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Scripps-McRae
Stockholm
Be thankful if you still occupy a seat on the water wagon
A compact quip notes gratitude for still being aboard the water wagon, a humorous reference to restraint or sobriety and the chance to stay within safe limits. The line playfully suggests lingering aboard a cautious path.
Western Reserve President wed in Auburn ceremony
Charles F. Thwing president of Western Reserve University married Mary C. Dunning in Auburn on December 22. The wedding linked two prominent figures in higher education as news from the university community.
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Scripps-McRae Dispatch
Auburn
N. Y
Charles F. Thwing
Western Reserve University
Mary C. Dunning
HeylSecures Restraining Order in Divorce Case
Jacob Heyl won a temporary injunction preventing his wife from taking their children out of the state pending the divorce trial. The Milwaukee case was filed with special Tribune dispatches dated December 22.
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Special Tribune Dispatch
Milwaukee, Wis
Jacob Heyl
Unconscious Couple Found in Auto Wreck Near Rail Line
El Paso Texas report states Master Mechanic Kipp of American Smelter and his wife were found unconscious in their automobile wreck beside the railroad track this morning.
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Scripps-McRae Dispatch
EL Paso
Tex
Kipp
American Smelter & Refining Company
Sparta 100 Much for Our Debaters in First Joint Meet
Sparta high school debaters defeated La Crosse in the first annual joint debate at Germania hall. The Jefferson Debating club won the unanimous verdict over Lincoln-Douglas society with the question on US funding for marine subvention. Judges Green Virtue Doran and Fruit presided. Winners: Benjamin Stiles Richard Simpson and H Beebe. Lincoln Douglas reps Ike Strauss Isi dor Rehfuss Edward Fetzner.
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Sparta High School
la Crosse
Germania Hall
Jefferson Debating Club
Lincoln-Douglas Society
United States
H. C. Green
Manston
G. O. Virtue
Winona Normal School
Frank Doran
Winona
Sparta
Judge Fruit
Benjamin Stiles
Richard Simpson
H. Beebe
Lincoln Douglas Society
Ike Strauss
Isidor Rehfuss
Edward Fetzner
Billiard Tourney Results At La Crosse Club
Yesterday's billiard tournament at the La Crosse club produced several close and won by Michel Platz and others. C F Michel beat Frank Schwalbe 45 12 while Will Ott edged B H Hart 110 102 and A Lees defeated J L Utter moehl 110 94. Albert Platz Jr bested Carl Michel 40 39 and Will Ott beat Will Hick ish 110 73. F O Edwards defeated J M Hixon 100 104 and F P Hixon defeated Joseph W Skinner 95 65.
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la Crosse Club
C. F. Michel
Frank Schwalbe
Il Ott
B. H. Hart
A. Lees
J. L. Uttermoehl
Albert Platz Jr
Carl Michel
Will Ott
Will Hickish
F. O. Edwards
J. M. Hixon
F. P. Hixon
Joseph W. Skinner
Mine Workers President Dies in Coal City
W E Smith president of the United Mine Workers of Illinois dies of pneumonia at his home in Coal City Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coal City
Ill
W. E. Smith
United Mine Workers of Illinois
Bank official accused of dummy accounts in Illinois case
In bankruptcy court W J Atkinson of the defunct Lincoln bank Morton Park Illinois is accused of maintaining dummy accounts and signing notes in blank by fictitious persons Atkinson admits all but note signers were fictitious Liabilities total 422000 with uncertain assets A Pittsburgh report says Waynesburg Farmers and Drover National Bank official’s wife faces arrest on similar charges examiner discharged seven women clerks after taking charge
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scripps-McRae Dispatch
Chicago
W. J. Atkinson
Lincoln Bank
Morton Park
Ill
Atkinson
Pittsburg
Wfe
Waynesburg
Rudolph Voves Dies at Eight After Short Illness
Rudolf F. Voves, 8, son of Mr and Mrs Frank Voves of 1603 South Tenth street, died yesterday from uroma after a brief illness. He fell ill at the Polish school and died a few hours after returning home. The funeral will be held at St Wen ceslaus Church Monday with Rev Xavier Till officiating. Interment will be in the Catholic cemetery.
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Rudolf F. Voves
Frank Voves
South Tenth Street
St. Wenceslaus
Xavier
Ice four inches thick on Mississippi at La Crosse
Weather bureau reports four inches ice on the Mississippi at La Crosse. A Washington bulletin lists ice thickness at all important river sections along the stream.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi River
la Crosse
Weather Bureau
Washington
Prominent Springfield Merchants Face Child Labor Warrants
Thirty seven Springfield business men were charged under the child labor law after State Deputy Factory Inspector Johnson of Bloomington swore warrants for employing boys and girls under sixteen. Many pleaded guilty and were fined as holiday errands and bundle carrying boosted youth labor. more warrants likely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Ill
Johnson
Bloomington
Senator Clark Barred From His Own Fifth Avenue Mansion
Senator William A. Clark arrived from Washington to inspect his new marble mansion on Fifth Avenue. A watchman blocked entry asking for a permit. Clark identified himself, but the guard insisted on a permit. He obtained a special permit from the contractor and was admitted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
William A. Clark
Washington
Fifth Avenue
Senator Clark
Man Known as Liar Chooses Evening at Home
A man described as an awful liar prefers a quiet evening with his family at home. He avoids public events and social gatherings, seeking solace in familiar surroundings.
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Wole
Harlans
Badger Roughrider
Local Bridge CO
Gontragt
Arnold, Leo CO
Mrs. Meyers
Royal Neighbor Officers
Eecote
Board of Public Works Insects High School
Indianapolis
Ind
Arthur Metzler
Harvey
Metzler
Heyl
Wife
Morton Park Banker
Rudolph Voves
Clark
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