Death and ruin in gale's wake across New England coast
As a savage gale roared along the coast from Portland to Rhode Island, Chelsea suffered severe flooding and damage estimated above 250000 dollars while Boston faced heavy losses. Across Chicago snowbound, rail service failed and city streets required massive plowing as trains ran hours late.
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Portland
Maine
Rhode Island
Chelsea
Massachusetts Bay
Boston
Chicago
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
Weather Bureau
Harrisburg
Bethlehem
Reading
Allentown
Altoona
Philadelphia
West
Frazer
Manhattan
Woman reports murder threat after Christmas box in St Louis
Mrs A L Quernheim asks police protection after receiving a Christmas box containing her photo marked with a red mark on the forehead. Her mother in law Mrs Kate Quernheim was murdered two years ago in her home. Mrs Quernheim is said to be worth a quarter of a million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
A. L. Quernheim
Kate Quernheim
Jeanette Kurtzrock
Cedar Falls
E. L. Rice
Mongna
Sarah
la Crosse
Hight
F. K. Rocket
Chicago
F. S. Morse
Manchester
W. A. Hall
Prairie du Chien
Edna Jacobs
Della
Giard
Kinsley Bros
L. A. Walch
Monona
Earl Bickel
Edward Spalding
Evanston College
F. G. Bell
Cresco
C. W. Walker
St. Kader
Mildred Sweeney
Garnaville
Jennie Bidwell
St Liouis
Mary
Lucy Omer
Toledo
Ohio
Frank
Will Omer
Garrison
Geo. Freeman
Florence
Clyde Delapa
Conrad Butts
Frielic
Carler
Clara Kramer
Elikade
W. Pilkinton
Red Oak
Alicia Chase
Roe Duer
Walter J. Kendort
Hiram Washburn
Willie O Riley
Iowa City
Dr. Miles
Clara
Mildred Williamson
Elkader
Boehm Issues Art Calendars At Continental Clothing
Henry N. Boehm of Continental Clothing issues a multi colored art calendar featuring a central portrait of a beauty and month names around the circle. The calendar is praised as a handsome home decoration and drawing much attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry N. Boehm
Continental Clothing House
Montana Legislature Special Session on Capitol Stone
The Montana legislature convened in a special session to consider labor's appeal for an appropriation to use Montana Stone for wings of the capitol building, replacing cheaper Bedford Indiana material. Half a million dollars has already been appropriated for the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Mont
Montana
Bedford
Ind
Capitol
Scientists convene at AAAS annual meeting in Boston
The American Association for the Advancement of Science began its sixty first annual meeting in Boston on December 27. Dr. David Starr Jordan, president of Stanford University, presided over the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Mass
American Association For the Advancement of Science
David Starr Jordan
Stanford University
Stamp books for Christmas favors on sale at local stores
Stamp books in 10 cent 25 cent and $1.00 sizes are offered for mailing receipted bills and holiday greetings. Sold at Park Store Barron’s Ten Cent Store A F Reitzel Nicholson Scott Fe J Evans Hebberd’s The Tribune and by Mrs. W R Finch President Mrs. W H Tarbox and Mrs. J L Callahan vice presidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park
Barron's
TEN Cent
A. F. Reitzel
Nicholson -Scott FE
J. Evans
Hebberd's
the Tribune
W. R. Finch
W. H. Tarbox
J. L. Callahan
Baptist Church to Elect Deacon Trustees Tonight
At First Baptist Church the annual business meeting begins at 7 30 this evening. One deacon seven trustees and a Sunday school superintendent will be elected along with other officers. Plans for the coming year will be discussed as the church year closes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Colonel Kircheis In Grave Condition At Home
Colonel Julius E. Kircheis is confined at his home seriously ill with a complication of diseases. His condition is regarded as grave by his physicians after a liver and kidney trouble. He fell ill about a week ago and passed a bad night last night with little improvement today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julius E. Kircheis
Colonel Kircheis
Kid Rey
Police Pursue Armed Bank Bandits At Citizens State Bank
Early this morning police heavily armed approached Citizens State Bank to arrest bank robbers. A traveling man overheard pounding and saw workers at the scene, with the janitor chopping wood in the vicinity as the day began.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens’ State Bank
Sheuths
Bryan to Dine with Havana Officials on Return
Colum. J. Bryan arrived in Havana from Tampa to rejoin his family and will be hosted by Minister Morgan at a breakfast in Marrimar where fifty prominent guests are invited. Bryan has declined a Havana lecture invitation and will soon depart for Brazil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Colum. J. Bryan
Tampa
Fla
Morgan
Marrimar
Bryan
Brazil
Pastors Union Meeting Postponed for Christmas Holidays
The Pastors' Union did not meet at the Y M C A this morning. The weekly gathering will be held next Monday due to Christmas holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pastors’ Union
Christmas Exercise at West Avenue Norwegian Lutheran Church
The Sunday school plans its annual Christmas exercises in the church auditorium tomorrow evening. A Christmas tree will be followed by choir music and a short program of speeches and songs by juvenile members, then presents will be distributed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Avenue
Norwegian Lutheran Church
Cardinal Satolli in critical decline in Rome
In Rome on December 27 Cardinal Satolli's condition improved slightly but doctors warn recovery is unlikely and death is expected within about 48 hours. He has only brief periods of consciousness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cardinal Satolli
Rome
Fatal freight wreck near Starksville claims three lives
Seymour Indiana December 27 three men are reported killed in a collision between freight trains on a sharp curve of the Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern railroad near Starksville about 26 miles from Seymour. Identified victims are F M Walls engineer Fireman Henthorn and Finley Lee brakeman all of Seymour.
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Seymour
Ind
Baltimore & Ohio Southwestern
Starksville
Here
F. M. Walls
Henthorn
Finley Lee
Florida Guests Enjoy First Sleighride in La Crosse
President and Mrs. Fassett A Cotton host holiday visitors Leland Carlton Doyle Carlton and Blocker from Indianapolis and Chicago. The group, former Deland Florida classmates, tours La Crosse with Cotton guiding a Christmas sleighride. Doyle Carlton heads back to Chicago tonight. others stay until Friday.
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Irwin Cotton
Indianapolis
Fassett A. Cotton
Leland
Doyle Carlton
Blocker
University of Chicago
Cotton
University of Deland
la Crosse
Chicago
Engleman
Tomorow
Haney
Monroecoun- Versailles
Ind
W. A. Austin
S. S. Austin Ofersailles
Sanford
History Department
New York City
National Historical Association
Festive Homecomings Across McGregor Area for Christmas
A long list of residents and relatives return home for the holidays. Students Will Buck Margerie Cathout Brennen Donaldson and many others travel from Preston Luana Madison Des Moines and Chicago to spend Christmas with family in McGregor. Local churches report well attended Christmas exercises and families visit kin in Milwaukee Cincinnati and La Crosse during vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margerie Cathout
Luana
A. Honing
Will Brennen
Preston
South Dakota
M. J. Brennen
Jessie Donaldson
Madison University
Tonny Everet
Anna Dalme
Prof. Dahm
Frank Dornboc, Jr
Decorah
W. C. Elwell
Fay
Cincinnati
Ohio
Iola
Georgia Quigley
Oolwine
Clarence Mankey
Murial Smith
Decorah Hardin
LeRoy
Will Doranbac
Ames
Iowa
Emma du Chain
Edgewood
Emil Gerich
Milwaukee
Joe Gerich
Tom Evans
St. Paul
Regena McKown
Lawler
Jean
J. A. Ramage
Harpers Ferry
Herman Kossack, Jr
Ben Schriver
Rozelle Teshey
Maquoketa
Miss Clawson
Allerton
Dora P. Carter
Policeman Praises Foley’s Honey and Tar for Cough
Nashua Iowa officer J N Paterson testifies to a severe winter ailment with lung involvement. He reports trying multiple remedies and two doctors before using Foley’s Honey and Tar, which he says cured two thirds of a bottle and calls the greatest cough and lung medicine in the world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. N. Paterson
Nashua
Iowa
Foley
DO. T. Erhart
Christmas Gift Shop Promises Fresh Stock After Holiday
The ad urges shoppers to consider the store after Christmas and notes daily replenishment of new goods. It frames the shop as a modern, prestigious gift source and invites contemplation during a visit.
Nicaragua government vows opposition to Estrada march
Dispatches from Managua indicate Madriz government in Nicaragua will oppose Estrada's march on Managua. Troops are being recruited in Leon Madriz's stronghold and sent eastward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Madriz
Nicaragua
Estrada
Managua
Leon
Keefe Business College Endorsements and Testimonial Notes
Endorsed by La Crosse Labor Journal in September 1909 praising the college for practical business training. Letters from La Crosse area employers in 1909 commend graduates as highly competent, noting promotions and strong stenography skills at C B Q Railroad, Vote-Berger, La Crosse Plow Co, and Gund Brewing Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Crosse Labor Journal
The
Trades and Labor Unions
Keefe
Keefe Business College
Vote-Berger Company
Tillman Bros. commends school graduates for business education
A La Crosse Wisconsin dated August 13 1909 notes Tillman Bros. employ graduates of the local school and regard them as competent in every way, recommending the school to others seeking a business education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Crosse
Wis
Keefe Business College
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Mill St
Jeff Gibbons
3Rd St
South Seventh St
Wisconsin
Frank Kohn
Q. A. Merrick
Third St
Cameron Ave
le Cresse
Pie Ee
Hoeschler
Ee Sere LA Crosse
Gordan
Jackson
Miss
Noel
James Gordon
Okolona
United States
A. J. McLaurin
BOEHM
J. E. Kircheis
Florida
Mcgregor, Iowa
Will Buck
His
Hesper
Lou Goddard
Mason City
H. J. Goddard
John van Staden
M. Kline
Dubuque
Ben Olson
Clifton
Mitchell
Alice Barker
Rock Rapids
Geo. Dean
Gerald
Felber
Loraine Haight
Grace Kennedy
A. C. Heck
Ossian Bee
Phillip Heck
Will Stone
San Diego
Cal
C. J. Lewis
Spokane
Washington
Marguerite Blackburn
Postville
C. A. Jordan
Sarah Wallace
Chas. Chambers
Michigan
Margaret Haight
Flint
ST. LaCrosse
Mayer
George Washington
Martha Washington
F. Mayer Boot & Shoe CO
Howe
Lyman H. Howe
N. Y. Hippodrome
North Pole
Northwest
Gund Brewing Co
Carl Kurtenacker
Secy
Tillman Bros
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