Spain expected to annex Portugal amid monarchist unrest
London reports indicate Spain may seize Portugal to quell republican gains as monarchist forces threaten civil war. Premier Canalejas favors intervention to rally Spanish patriotism, while English officials note massing troops on the frontier and uncertain Portugal leadership amid Braga's provisional government.
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London
Spain
Republic of
Portugal
Canalejas
Manuel
England
Marquis Soveral
George
Sandringham
Braga
Madrid
Health Notice for Shelby Town Scarlet Fever Rules Declared
The Town of Shelby board of health met December 30, 1910 to set regulations to stop scarlet fever. No school closure yet with only two cases. families urged to report cases, fumigate homes, and avoid sending children to school until notified. Physicians must promptly report cases to the health officer. noncompliance will be acted on by law. H A Jacobs chair. Fred Hegenbarth supervisor. G Eggler secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Health
Shelby
H. A. Jacobs
Fred Hegenbarth
G. Eggler
Deserter Surrenders at Racine Police Station
William Marsh a deserter from the Twelfth U S Infantry gave himself up at Racine police station and was sent to Fort Sheridan. He left three years earlier at Fort Niagara fearing punishment for an extended leave. He fought in Cuba the Philippines and the Boxer uprising and says Army life is the only life and expects to die in service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Racine
Wis
William Marsh
Twelfth Regiment
United States Infantry
Fort Sheridan
Fort Niagara
N. Y
Cuba
Philippines
Little Babe Dies in Missouri Visit
Mr and Mrs C C Haynie of Baraboo Wisconsin mourn the death of Catherine their two year old daughter The child fell ill with bronchitis while visiting relatives in Saline Missouri The body arrived in Baraboo and was taken to the grandparents home at 425 West avenue north The funeral was held at 3 pm with Rev J T Gamm officiating Interment was at Oak Grove cemetery with Mrs Mannstedt in charge
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Haynie
Baraboo
Wis
Catherine
Saline
Mr. Haynie
Mrs. Elizabeth Bratka Dies at 227 Main Street
Mrs. Elizabeth Bratka died at noon yesterday at the home of her daughter Mrs. Otto Wolff 227 Main Street. Death was due to the infirmities of old age. The remains will be taken to Winona for burial Saturday morning in the Catholic cemetery.
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Elizabeth Bratka
Otto Wolff
Main Street
Winona
Bids Open for Chilean Battleships at Valparaiso
Valparaiso reports the Chilean government started accepting bids for two battleships of 24 000 tons each. American and German interests show the strongest bidders for the dreadnought project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valparaiso
Who Will Get the Ruesgen Weapon in Court Dispute
The Savage automatic revolver tied to the Matt Ruesgen case becomes the subject of a legal ruling. After Ruesgen's life term, Jailer James Lang demanded the gun, only to find the police had seized it. Circuit Judge Higbee ordered the gun returned to the clerk of the court, but initial attempts to retrieve it failed until the judge intervened and the weapon appeared on his desk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matt Ruesgen
John Studier
E. C. Higbee
Ruesgen
James Lang
Russell Smith
Ship Load of Junk for Riches
The Carl Woermann steamer sails for West Africa carrying gaudy wares to trade for ivory rubber and other goods. The voyage lasts three months with stops at over 100 ports where locals may be enticed by cheap phonographs and colored glass balls.
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New York
Carl Woermann
Hamburg American Line
Africa
John McCullough
England Honors American Fleet Amid Farewell in Portland
In Portland England today the second division of the American battleship fleet joined the other division after a joint ceremony. Bands played God Save the King Auld Lang Syne and The Star Spangled Banner as the home fleet formed a double line to salute the departing ships before their mobilization in the English channel for Guantanamo.
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Portland
Eng
Auld Lang Syne
English Channel
Guantanamo
Industrial Association to Hold Meeting in La Crosse
The La Crosse Industrial Association schedules its annual stockholders meeting for Tuesday January 10 at 8 p m in the council chamber. Officers will be elected and several deals may bring new industries to La Crosse. The group expects to soon use 125000 dollars subscribed by citizens to promote local industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
la Crosse
H J M'Donald Seriously Ill After Paralytic Stroke
Dr H J McDonald of 403 South Tenth Street is gravely ill after a Monday night stroke. Relatives stay at his bedside as the illness follows previous paralysis episodes. Medical doubts about recovery are expressed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Tenth Street
H. J. McDonald
Tuberculosis cattle condemned and killed under new state law
After tuberculin testing, two valuable Short Horn cattle owned by Ernst Lemke near Onalaska were condemned by Veterinarian B F Holmes and killed at Langdon and Boyd packing house under state direction. Dr Dell, government veterinarian, found the bull in bad condition. The new law, effective December 1, requires testing of cattle sold for dairy and breeding purposes, likely to uncover more tuberculosis cases.
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B. F. Holmes
Langdon & Boyd Packing House
Ernst Lemke
Onalaska
Dell
Leaders weigh Mary Baker Eddy return claim in Christian Science dispute
In Boston the mother church says it will ignore Augusta Stetson’s claim that Eddy will return to life, as factions in New York and Boston brace for a wider church power struggle. Alfred Farrow called the statement speculative and non Christian Science like.
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Mrs. Eddy
Stetson
Eddy
Earth
Jesus Christ
Boston
The
Christian Science Cult
Augusta E. Stetson
First
New York
Mary Baker G. Eddy
Tom
Alfred Farrow
Cox
Red Circular details wife to claim dead man remains
Coroner L Kleeber says Mrs Anna Michaelson wife of Gustav Michaelson killed near Milwaukee tracks near Medary will arrive tomorrow to claim the body. The telegram came from Kraemer North Dakota and the remains stay at Miller Bros morgue until she arrives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Kleeber
Anna Michaelson
Gustav Michaelson
Milwaukee Tracks
Medary
Kraemer
N. D
Miller Bros
Michaelson
Mad dog scare grips Chicago suburbs
Four people bitten by a rabid dog trigger a hunt in Jefferson Park and Irving Park. After a five mile chase with police involvement and about a hundred shots fired, the animal was killed. A dog roundup follows as victims seek Pasteur Institute treatment.
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Chicago
Jefferson Park
Irving Park
Pasteur Institute For
Second Daughter Called by Death in Local Home
Ida M Spears 15, daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph W Spears, died at 312 South Front Street of pneumonia after a three day illness. Born November 28 1894 in this city, she leaves parents and four sisters May Josephine Marie and Frances. Funeral Sunday at 2 from the house and 2 30 from First Presbyterian Church with interment in Oak Grove cemetery.
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Ida M. Spears
Joseph W. Spears
South Front Street
Miss Spears
Doerflinger
Margaret
May
Josephine
Marie
Frances
First Presbyterian Church
Rev
D. C. Jones
Oak Grove Cemetery
Aged La Crosse Resident Mary Shepard Dies After Stroke
Mary C Jones Shepard a La Crosse resident since 1857 died at 5 PM at 518 South Eleventh Street after a stroke. Born August 30 1820 in Mount Vernon New Hampshire she married Arthur Shepard in 1846 and moved to La Crosse in 1857. Survived by four children ten grandchildren six great grandchildren.
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Mary C. Shepard
la Crosse
South Eleventh Street
Alfred Shepard
Mary C. Jones
Mount Vernon
N. H
Arthur Shepard
Silver Wedding of Mr and Mrs Joseph Bautsch
Mr and Mrs Joseph Bautsch of 1219 South Eighth celebrated their twenty fifth anniversary on Tuesday December 20. Thirty five guests attended and enjoyed a pleasant evening with refreshments served. The hosts received several valuable silver presents as elegant gifts. The rooms were decorated with palms and carnations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Bautsch
South Eighth Street
Bramwell hosts Christmas dinner for Lundgrens in Conrad
Mr and Mrs P S Bramwell 304 North Eleventh street entertained at a Christmas dinner in honor of their daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs C E Lundgren of Conrad Montana.
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P. S. Bramwel
North Eleventh Street
C. E. Lundgren
Conrad, Mont
Indoor Rifle Tournament Tonight in La Crosse Hall
Co M 3rd Infantry members prepare for two night indoor rifle matches with four squads led by sergeants Ruplin Markle Miller and Buel. Teams of eight shoot ten shots at 200 300 600 and 1000 yards for cash prizes. Co M recently tied for third in Course C in Wisconsin state. Captain Caldwell of the regular army will tour Wisconsin giving officer lectures including a Jan 24 session in La Crosse.
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Co. M, 3Rd Inf
Ruplin
Markle
Miller
Buel
Col. Winder
Ohio
Co. M
U. S
Capt. Caldwell
Regular Army
War Department
National Guard
Wisconsin
la Crosse
Bentley retires after 44 years of service in La Crosse banking
The article profiles the long tenure of a La Crosse banker Bentley who retires after 44 years and notes his civic trust roles. It also introduces his successor A Hirshheimer founder of La Crosse Plow Works with extensive leadership in banks mills lumber and tool firms and longtime public service including hospital and board roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bentley
Public Library
Cemetery Association
M. E. Church
la Crosse Hospital Association
la Crosse Industrial Association
Wisconsin
National Bankers’ Association
A. Hirshheimer
la Crosse
Batavian National Bank
la Crosse Rubber Mills Co
Wind River Lumber Co
Cascade Rocks
Palmists on Blackwell's Island jailed for a year
A dozen fortune tellers arrested in a Wednesday raid were sentenced by Magistrate Kempner to twelve months on Blackwell's Island. Twenty-nine other palmists had their cases postponed as the solitary confinement period begins for the eleven men and one woman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Blackwells Island
Kempner
Mrs Mary Hopkins Dies After Five Month Illness
Mrs Mary Hopkins 48 wife of J C Hopkins baggage man died at 3 12 am at 330 Cass street after a five month illness with Brights disease She was born in Siam Norway Sept 24 1862 came to the US with parents in infancy Married in 1879 and lived in this city since Survived by husband three children George W San Francisco Mrs F S Phillips La Crosse Mrs Edward Kruger Janesville mother and one brother Woodstock Ill a sister in San Francisco Funeral arrangements pending word from out of town relatives and friends Fessler and Dahl in charge
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Mary Hopkins
J. ©. Hopkins
Baggage
Cass*street
Bright
Hopkins
Siam
Norway
J C. Hopkins
George W
San Francisco
F. S. Phillips
la Crosse
Edward Kruger
Janesville
Woodstock
Ill
Royal Neighbors of America
Fessler and
Dahl
French Senate Backs Reduced Saloon Counts
The French Senate supports cutting drinking establishments to 3 per 606 inhabitants, a reduction from the current 1 per 82 including women and children. By comparison England has 1 per 430, Germany 1 per 246, and America 1 per 389.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
England
Germany
America
For Sale Sealed Proposals La Crosse Board of Trade
Sealed bids for a shingle roofed building with additions on Rublee and Ober addition block nine La Crosse corner Nineteenth and Ferry streets and for three adjacent lots at the same corners. Separate bids required. bids opened January 10 to 11 at 5 pm in room 7 city hall. Board reserves right to reject any or all bids. Dec 30 1910 La Crosse Secretary Lorermitmohel
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Rublee
Ober
la Crosse
Wis
Bhighteenth
Ferry Streets
Eighteenth
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Scott
Graef Hat
Main St
C. Boeckenkamp
North Third Street
Gtm ST
Frank Kohn
South Seventh St
Morris & Hartwell
Lacrosse
New Republic
Alphonso
Little Babe
Lang
H. J. M’donald
SO Main ST. LA Crosse, Wis
Lin
South Fourth ST
New
Dairy Store
Horlick
Il. Utermoehl
Ae Crosse Board of Trade
M. Hettinger
Majestic Theatre
Hoeschler Bros
Lacrosse Rug CO
Thomas & Phalon CO
la Crosse, Wis
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