La Crosse Forms Choral Club Aims 200 Voices
A group of La Crosse citizens organized the La Crosse Choral club aligned with the Minneapolis Philharmonic club. Alfred Wiley will conduct a 200 voice chorus, rehearsals start soon, with The Swan and the Skylark by A Goring Thomas planned for February 26.
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Philharmonic Club
America
la Crosse
West
E. G. Boynton
E. R. Burke
Evelyn John Lawson
W. B. Tscharner
Alfred Wiley
Minneapolis
G. W. Burton
John P. Salzer
Geo. H. Ray
F. H. Scofield
L. F. Easton
Gertrude Hogan
Barbara Russell
J. S. Lowe
Chariton Fire Destroys Three-Block Business District
A fire swept Chariton Indiana this morning destroying three blocks of the business center with an estimated loss of $100,000. Neighboring towns dispatched equipment to aid the blaze.
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Scripps-McRae
Chariton, In
Weekend Forecast Promises Fair Skies and Warm New Year
Forecast calls for fair weather tonight and Sunday with temperatures rising. Sunday and New Year's Day expected to be warm with a high near 28 and a low around 11 degrees.
La Crosse Battalion Leads in State Militia Inspection
Wisconsin National Guard officers received the annual inspection report showing Company M of La Crosse leading the state in small arms firing by a narrow margin over the next competitor. Company L of Sparta ranks high, with the La Crosse battalion fourth in merit and the Third Regiment second overall. The Third Regiment also led in small arms practice.
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Wisconsin National Guard
Adjutant General Boardman
Company M
la Crosse
Company L of
Sparta
Insurance Commission Nears End After Four Months
New York December 30 The insurance committee dissolves this afternoon after four months of hearings totaling over 2 million words of testimony to be submitted to the legislature after the holidays. Actuary Joel G. Vanchise of Equitable testified this morning. He recalled Henry B. Hyde pressing for larger dividends on deferred dividend policies and Alexander warning such a move was risky.
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Scripps-McRae Dispatch
New York
Insurance Committee
Joel G. Vanchise
Equitable
Henry B. Hyde
Alexander
Hyde
President sends greeting to Fitzsimmons
Washington dispatch reports the president's letter to Fitzsimmons contained a Christmas greeting and an invitation to act if the pugilist visits the capital. No mention is made of any ring.
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Scripps-McRae Dispatch
Washington
Fitzsimmons
Village Marshal Fatally Shot by Burglars in Hayfield
Ole Habey village marshal was shot and killed after confronting burglars ransacking a store in Hayfield Minnesota this morning. The incident occurred as Habey attempted to stop the break in and the burglars fled.
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Scripps-McRae
Hayfield
Minn
Ole Habey
Harkin pardoned by La Follette returns from reformatory
Kenosha Wis Dec 30 John Harkin has returned home after a pardon from Governor La Follette. The release makes him the only person signed by La Follette in his last term. Harkin served time for burglary and is described as a member of a good family.
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Scripps-McRae Dispatch
Kenosha
Wis
John Harkin
Reformatory
la Follette
A Good Faily
Coal Oily Johnny Seriously Ill in Corey Pa News
John W. Steele known as Coal Oily Johnny is dangerously ill with pneumonia in Corey Pennsylvania. Wanted office girl at Park store dental parlor Dr. R. T. Case.
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Johnny
Scripps-McRae Dispatch
Corey, Pa
John W. Steele
Park Store Dental Parlor
R. T. Case
Kratchwil Co Incorporated Science of La Crosse Industry
The reorganization of the M. Kratchwil Candy company is complete the firm retains its name and leadership. Incorporators are M Kratchwil C H Chamberlain David S Fairbairn and C S Newell with capital stock of 25000. Papers filed at Madison on December 29. Mr Kratchwill will continue to direct the business which has grown for 25 years and ranks among La Crosse industries.
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M. Kratchwil Candy Company
Mr. Kratchwill
M. Kratchwil
C. H. Chamberlain
David S. Fairbairn
C. S. Newell
Madison
Katchwill
la Crosse Industries
Rojestvensky to be tried in naval negligence case
In St Petersburg on December 30 reports say the czar orders the minister of marine to prosecute Admiral Rojestvensky for alleged negligence and inefficiency causing loss of his fleet. He is to receive a public hearing as authorities act on the charge.
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Scripps-McRae
ST. Petersburg
Minister of Marine
Rojestvensky
New York
Russia
Nystad
Ribau
Aykmoff
Manukkin
Sacred Heart Church at Rockwell Burns in Iowa
Rockwell Iowa reported the Sacred Heart Church burned causing estimated losses of 30000 dollars. Fire officials and local residents assess the damage to the church building and adjacent properties.
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Scripps-McRae Dispatch
Marshalltown
Sacred Heart Church
Rockwell
Old Year Dies With Silent Sighs and Hopes
Poem laments the passing of the old year with reflections on Death and eternity. It contrasts sorrow with growth, noting the year’s losses and lessons as readers face the unknown beyond. Written by W. V. Kidder.
Drunk Mill Street Liveryman Pleads Not Guilty
James Frayn, a mill street livery man, intoxicated last night fell through a barn window cutting his upper lip. County Physician Egan sutured the wound at the police station. Frayn pleaded not guilty before Judge Brindley to habitual drunkenness. case adjourned until Wednesday.
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James Frayn
Mill Street
County Physi
Cian Egan
Frayn
Brindley
Roosevelt's Railroad Bill Attacked in New Orleans
In New Orleans on December 30, R T Newcombe DC lawyer addressed the American Association for Advancement defending the Elkins law and attacking the Esch Townsend railroad bill as misleading. He criticized the Interstate Commerce Commission and urged clear public understanding of railway legislation.
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New Orleans
Roose
Scripps-McRae Dispatch
Velt
Interstate Commerce Commission
American Association For Advancement
R. T. Newcombe
District of Columbia
Ridgley Deering Wedding Today
Washington reports the wedding of William Barrett Ridgely comptroller of currency to Katherine Deering daughter of the late Navy Captain Deering. Bridesmaids included the bridgeroom and bridegroom's daughters. The couple will honeymoon in Florida and the West Indies. Ridgely's first wife was Cullom's daughter.
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Washington
William Barrett Ridgely
Katherine Deering
Captain Deering
Navy
Florida
West Indies
Ridgely
Demonstration at Moll grocery sells La Crosse crackers
A record sale occurred at A B Moll's grocery yesterday during a La Crosse Cracker and Candy company demonstration. About 400 packages including sodas grahams oats snaps and wafers were sold under the supervision of A W Hanson and W T Shotwell. The sale drew attention as home goods exhibit while the factory, now independent of the trust, expands its northwest campaign.
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A. B. Moll
la Crosse
A. W. Hanson
W. T. Shotwel
Bank of Iroquois Robbed by Safe Blowers
Iroquois on December 30 reports a morning robbery at the Bank of Iroquois where safe blowers looted 600 dollars and escaped unnoticed. The incident involves unknown suspects and ongoing police investigation.
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Iroquois
Bank of
Crawford given two year sentence in postal fraud case
William G. Crawford, vice president of the Postal Lock and Device Co of New York, was sentenced to two years in prison for conspiracy to defraud the government in postal cases. Execution was suspended pending an appeal. He conspired with Machen, ex supervision of free delivery, and Lorenz, ex Toledo postmaster, in selling letter carriers satchels. Machen and Lorenz are serving terms.
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Scripps-McRae Dispatch
Washington
William G. Crawford
Crawford
Postal Lock and Device Company of
New York
Machen
Post Office Department
Lorenz
Toledo
Machen Aid
What Pupils Should Not Do In School
Health Commissioner Schulz urges teachers to curb mouth habits to reduce diseases as schools reopen. He lists rules against spitting and putting objects in the mouth, and stresses teaching cleanliness for its own sake and to promote sanitary living.
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F. M. Schulz
Milwaukee
No Tribune Next Monday Jan 4 Holiday Notice
The Tribune announces no issue next Monday January 4 due to New Year holiday as publishers spend time with families. The paper resumes regular publication after the holiday.
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the Tribune
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Minneapolis Philharmonic Club
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Senior
Chamberlaine, Fairbairn and
Newell Associated
Moscow
Mitschenko
Odessa
W. V.-Kidder
Teddy
Ridgley
Deering
Uty
Matchen
Htaluls
Bunco Gov'mt
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