THOUGHTBOY WHO FAINT ED WAS DEAD
Harry Gifford a sixteen year old messenger fainted near the La Crosse Scrap Iron office. He was revived by Nels Moe and taken to Dr Lueck. He suffered forehead and chin cuts and elbow bruises and remained unconscious for hours. His condition improved later.
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Nels Moe
la Crosse Scrap Iron & Metal Company
Harry Gifford
Dr. Lueck
Young Gifford
Carl Gifford
Milwaukee Road
Lueck
Naval officer may be police commissioner in New York
New York December 29, politicians who ought to know believe General T A Bingham U S A will be the next police commissioner of New York. Bingham is 47 and an engineer officer. He lost a leg in 1904 in an explosion at Buffalo.
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Scripps-McRae Dispatc
New York
T. A. Bingham
U.S. A
Bingham
Buffalo
Insurers Detail Mutual Syndicate Operations
Adrian Iselin, a Mutual director, presented a statement to the insurance committee outlining syndicate activities with the Mutual. John P. Munn, president of United States Life, described his company’s operations and noted $870,250 in real estate generating over $25,000 in profit. Munn said he carries $25,000 with his company and $100,000 with the Mutual, earning a commission on the latter but not on his own policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scripps-McRae Disputch
New York
Adrian Iselin
The
Mutual
Insurance Committee
John P. Munn
United States Life
Munn
Coffin court martial arguments begin in Annapolis
The Coffin court martial in Annapolis opened arguments this morning as the hazing case unfolds. Prosecutors and defense counsel prepared to present their positions in the high profile military proceeding.
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Scripps-McRae Dispatch
Annapolis
Yerkes Dies In New York Financier and Rail Magnate
New York December 20 reports the death of George W. Yerkes a renowned financier and railroad magnate at 2 15 p m in New York City. He built rail and transit interests and left a major mark on American industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
N. Y
Yerkes
Schwartz Bros Jewelry Store Robbed on Broadway
A storefront window at Schwartz Bros jewelry on Broadway was smashed as pedestrians filled the street and about $4,000 in rings were stolen this morning in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scripps-McRae Dispatch
New York
Schwartz Bros
Broadway
NorthWest Faces Coal Famine Amid Shipping Shortages
Dec 29 report from St Paul warns the northwest faces a coal famine due to a car shortage hindering land shipment and limited lake traffic preventing water delivery. Duluth dock supply is below demand.
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ST. Paul
Northwest
Duluth
Yerkes Death Expected After Brief Illness
In New York on December 29 Yerkes slept well last night. Doctors say no grave change is expected immediately but death could occur at any moment.
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New York
Yerkes
Fatal cave-in at Washington bank building
An excavation of a bank building caved in this morning in Washington and buried eleven. Three were rescued, eight remained unaccounted for, and one victim was recovered dead. Four people are believed to still be buried.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scripps-McRae Dispatch
Washington
France denies sending ultimatum to Venezuela
Paris report states France did not issue any ultimatum to Venezuela. Henry N. Boehm, manager of the Continental, returned from Chicago this morning confirming the denial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry N. Boehm
Continental
Chicago
Weather forecast for tonight and Saturday
Fair tonight and Saturday with a drop to about 10 degrees. Saturday will be moderately cold with a 31 degree high and 26 degree low in the 24 hour cycle.
German Joker 10 Wed Miss Busch St Louis
Theodore Scharrer a 35 year old hop dealer of Stuttgart announced plans to marry Wilhelmina Busch daughter of Adolphus Busch at the latter's home New Year’s day. The couple registered as man and wife in Belleville and returned after the license office was closed. Adolphus Busch says he knows nothing of the plan and calls it a joke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scripps-McRae Dispatch
ST. Louis
Theodore Scharrer
Stuttgart
Germany
Wilhelmina Busch
Adolphus Busch
New
Belleville
Scharrer
Troops Pour Into Moscow as Rebellion Faced
Dec. 29 dispatches report troops pouring into Moscow to help quell the rebellion. Warsaw reports a strengthening strike with printers abstaining and Vienna line traffic interrupted. London notes British merchants in Russia seeking protection from the Foreign Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scripps-McRae
ST. Petersburg
Moscow
Warsaw
Vienna
London
Russia
Foreign Office
Bryan Tells Them to Stand by Flag
William J. Bryan toured Bulacan Nueva Ecija and Rizal with festive arches music and parades in a ten hour railroad excursion to Manila. At Malolos banquet he spoke on obedience to the government and outlined democratic and republican principles while avoiding direct critique of the administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Bulacan
Neuva Ecija
Rizal
William J. Bryan
Bryan
Malolos
Promising Promotions Ahead for Milwaukee Road Workers
Young men employed by the Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul line look forward to big promotions as the coast extension proceeds. The Milwaukee road expects hundreds of upward moves, with many favorable positions opening in four to five years as the system expands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Milwaukee and
St. Paul Road
Milwaukee Road
Mrs Lena Meyer Dies After Long Illness At 33
Mrs Lena Meyer widow of 732 Oakland street died at her home after a long illness of a complication of diseases aged 33. She was a daughter of August Tabat a well known longtime resident. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
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Lena Meyer
Oakland Street
August Tabat
Fireproofing Saves Court House In Short Circuit Incident
Defective wiring in the new court house caused a short circuit with flashes seen through a pillar near Judge Fruit's chair. Undersheriff Scott alerted Chairman Pettingill, and electricians fixed the defect quickly. Fireproof construction prevented any blaze.
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New Court House
Scott
Last Test Shows Plant Perfection at Wisconsin Plant
Supervising Engineer Jacob Cloos of Milwaukee directed the last test of Wisconsin Light and Power’s new condens ing system. The Al berger condenser achieved near perfect vacuum while condensing 8 966 pounds of steam per hour, with turbine fall of geo Killowatts and two weeks of continuous operation without valve adjustment. Mr Taft praised the condenser and Cloos will formally turn over the plant next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin Light & Power
Jacob Cloos
Milwaukee
Cloos
Alberger
Wisconsin Light & Power Company
Stove Explosion Kills Woman in Tenement Fire
Oil stove blast in Mrs. Loriane Buckliff apartments ignites fire in a tenement at St Paul. Buckliff dies from burns, Mary Foley gravely hurt, a dozen others injured. Loss pegged at $25000.
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Scripps-McRae
ST. Paul
Loriane Buckliff
Noted Evangelist Billy Sunday Passes Through City
Rev. Billy Sunday, famed former baseball player and national evangelist, rode the Northwestern passenger through the city early today en route to Rochester. He will conduct a series of meetings in a newly erected tabernacle seating 2,000, with a 100-voice choir assisting.
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Billy Sunday
Northwestern
Rochester
Oscar Frisky Fined For Intoxication by Judge Hunt
Oscar Frisky of Sparta was fined one dollar and costs after a drunkenness charge heard by Judge Hunt yesterday.
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Oscar Frisky
Sparta
Trainmen Die in Freight Wreck Near Judson Indiana
Four train crew members are killed when a fast meat train from Chicago to New York explodes its locomotive boiler near Judson Indiana. Engineers John O'Brien and fireman James Oliver die along with brakemen James Blackman Lenn Fisher. The wreck destroys $100,000 worth of meat and a hundred head of cattle. Two crew members are missing.
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Chicago
New York
Judson
Indiana
John O’brien
James Blackman
Lenn Fisher
James Oliver
Seven nurses graduate from Lutheran hospital training school
Miss Della Mundstoieck, Miss Minnie Wermuth, Miss Emma Drecktrah, Miss Christine Beck, Miss Wilhelmina Linse, Miss Make Parsch and Miss Lena Brown received diplomas at a ceremony in the German Lutheran church. Matilda Kreuger spoke on training school work, with Rev. G. M. Thurow giving the prayer and Rev. J. T. Gramm delivering the bacculaureate sermon. Diplomas were presented by Rev. E. O. Vik. benediction by Rev. H. G. Magelssen. A musical program with M. Wachholz, Mr. Perl, Miss Freda Scharpt and church chorus followed.
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Lutheran Hospital
New German Lutheran Church
Della Mundstoéck
Minnie Wermuth
Emma — Drecktrah
Christine Beck
Wilhelmina Linse
Make Parsch
Lena Brown
Matilda Kreuger
G. M. Thurow
J. T. Gramm
German Lutheran Church
Hospital Association
E. O. Vik
H. G. Magelssen
M. Wachholz
Mr. Perl
Freda Scharpt
No Petty Crooks Have Sought Home In La Crosse Jail
Winter passes with no petty criminals seeking lodging in the La Crosse county jail. Sheriff notes historically few inmates at this time, indicating a scarcity of tramps and an improved moral atmosphere compared to prior winters.
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la Crosse County
Farewell Party for A J Oakes at Wisconsin Telephone
A farewell gathering was held last night for A J Oakes by the Wisconsin Telephone Company. Supper was served in the building at the corner of Fourth and State streets.
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A .J Oakes
Wisconsin Telephone Company
Fourth and
State Street
Railroad extension to Dodgeville planned by La Crosse and Southeastern
Reports from reliable sources say the La Crosse and Southeastern railroad will extend to Dodgeville this spring. Preparations are complete and contracts are in place. Connections will be made with the Illinois Central, with the La Crosse and Southeastern likely joining the system.
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la Crosse and Southeastern
Dodgeville
Illinois Central
Longworth Returns Home Details Wedding Plans
Congres sman Nicholas Longworth arrives in Cincinnati for his first visit home since news of his engagement to Miss Roosevelt. He discusses wedding arrangements at the White House east room with clergy, guests, and officials, and notes plans for a summer abroad and making Cincinnati their home.
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Cincinnati
Nicholas Longworth
J. Benson Foraker
Queen City Club
Miss Roosevelt
America
Ice Dealers Stake Claims For Winter Harvest
Ice dealers stake claims on frozen river fields to cut and store the season’s harvest. Within days of freezing, every dealer has chosen a field and will deploy men once ice thick enough. For now the city secures ice from surrounding sloughs to meet local demand.
Mrs George Gilbert Returns From Caledonia Visit
Mrs George Gilbert has returned from a visit with friends and relatives at Caledonia.
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George Gilbert
Caledonia
Shaw Tries 10 Avert a Crisis in Wall Street
Chicago December 29 reports say a Wall Street effort seeks to avert a financial crisis amid a driving storm. Shaw travels for Wall Street this evening while promising to dedicate every moment to prevent serious consequences. Officials deny Walsh will be prosecuted for long standing law violations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scripps-McRae Dispatch
Chicago
Wall Street
Wall
Walsh
Springfield man restrained after turbulent courtroom disturbance
In Springfield Massachusetts a man with mental illness disrupted the scene by smashing chairs and windows in a pedlroom. He was strapped into a strait jacket and removed to headquarters as police and a physician attributed his behavior to excessive cigarette use.
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Springfield
Mass
Cazarette
Siri Navanaugh
Kavanathl
Kavanaugh
Charity Ball Aids Crosse Hospital At Germania Hall
A large charity ball hosted by the Woman’s Auxiliary of the Crosse Hospital at Germania Hall drew broad society turnout. Red and green decorations, a concealed orchestra, and a midnight dessert in a decorated dining room marked a brilliant evening that raised several hundred dollars for the hospital.
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la Crossé
Ams
The
Crosse Hospital
Germania
Greelings Visit Friends in Waukon Ta
Mr and Mrs Henry Greeling travel to Waukon Ta to visit friends during an extended stay. They plan local social engagements and note warm hospitality from hosts in the community.
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Mrs
Henry Greeling
Waukon, Ta
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