La Crosse Industrial Association Raises 103000 for New Corporation
The La Crosse Industrial Association reports $103,000 raised toward a planned $125,000 capital for a new corporation. A soliciting committee lists Ed Wing and others as contributors, noting further funds may come in and stock will remain open to additional investors. Directors named include Hixon Gund Easton Colman Zeisler Hirshheimer Bentley Burton Holley for three, three, and three year terms.
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la Crosse
Messrs. Ed. Wing
William Doerager
C. S. van Auken
Frank W. Sson
A. H. Schubert
John Jermoehl
Lere
Messrs. F. P. Hixon
Henry Gund
L. F. Easton
C. L. Colman
George Zeisler
H. J. Hirshheimer
E E. Bentley
George W. Burton
M. Holley
Tors
Roll of Honor entries from local business and individuals
A list of names and firms appears in the roll of honor including J. G. Paul John Paul Lumber Wendell A. Anderson W. A. Roosevelt Co and multiple companies such as La Crosse Boiler Co La Crosse Steam Laundry La Crosse Paper Box Co plus individuals like Arthur Holbek Thomas Phalon J F Schrank W H Tarbox and Adolph Candrian among others.
Disaster Strikes Ornia Limited Train Wreck at Enton
A Rock Island line through passenger train wreck near Enton Missouri after leaving a sleeper car. The crash spreads two and a half miles and kills several, injuring many as passengers trapped in berths wait for help. Fire and smoke hinder rescue efforts as volunteers aid wounded and authorities tally the dead and injured.
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Enton
Ornia Limited
Rocky Railroad
Chicago
Los An
San Francisco
el Paso
Ickage
Berthsk
Subscription Granted for La Crosse Industrial Association Stock
The La Crosse Industrial association announces the subscription of 100000 dollars of capital stock. Oversubscription raises authorized capital to 125000 dollars. Those overlooked may still obtain stock by contacting a committee member as immediate steps begin to organize and start business. Nominated officers include E M Wing A H Schubert William Doerflinger F W Sisson C S Van Auren John Utermoeh l Secretary.
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la Crosse Industrial Association
E. M. Wing
A. H. Schubert
WM. Doerflinger
F. W. Sisson
C.S. van Auren
John Utermoehl
Secy
Not Much Joy in Chicago's Loop
Censored vy will be the brand of celebration for 1910. Ed Wing of the scoring committee received the first subscription toward the industrial corporation on November from F P Hixon who sent $5,000. The amount raised by December 14 is $39,500 with a total goal of $75,900 for the trade at their meeting.
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Chicago
Ed. Wing
Scing
Industria Corporation
F. P. Hixon
Tee
the of Trade
Rt. Rev
Old 1909 scrapper to meet Kid 1910 in year end bout
New York expects a dramatic midnight fight as a veteran from 1909 faces Kid 1910 for the world championship. Ringside crowds, trainers, and officials prepare for a memorable finish to the year with New Year celebrations shaping the city’s mood.
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New York
Local scene closes as lake guests seek quiet night
Fragments hint at a nighttime crowd near the lake with plans to avoid noise and noisy performances. A few attendees discuss keeping peace while enjoying a calm evening away from lively street activities.
Nicaraguan War Resumes Estrada Breaks Off Peace Talks
A Bluefields cable reports Estrada declares continuation of the revolution and abandonment of a peace parley with Madriz. Troops are to move toward Managua as he orders his generals to advance, aided by support from his countrymen and a friendly U S stance.
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New Orleans
Bluefields
Estrada
Managua
Madriz
United
U S Refuses Madriz Envoy Designation
The state department signals it will not recognize Madriz as a special envoy to the United States in any official capacity. The report notes the designation and the department's refusal.
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U. S
Madriz
Washington
Dec
State Department
United States
Estrada rejects Madriz pro position in Nicaragua dispute
Estrada says two months of fighting would be wasted if he accepted Madriz. He slams Zelaya abdication as meaningless, asserts his refusal to recognize Madriz’s presidency, and vows to continue opposing the old regime.
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Estada
Estrada
Madriz
Nicaragua
Zelaya
Cargill Invades Wisconsin as Minnesota Firm Files to Do Business
The Cargill Elevator company reports as a Minnesota corporation with $1,000,000 capital and $25,000 Wisconsin interest and has filed with the secretary of state to operate in Wisconsin. Charles H. Quackenbush of Green Bay is named Wisconsin representative.
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Cargill Elevator Company
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Charles H. Quackenbush
Green Bay
Son of Boni de Castellane Struggles to Read at Nine
A bailiff of the court of appeals reports that Jay de Castellane, nine, son of Boni de Castellane and Princess de Sagan, and his former wife, is nearly illiterate, unable to read or write in Paris.
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Paris
Jay de Castellane
Boni de Castellane
Princess de Sagen
Court of Appeals
Jeffries Gotch Troupe to Play at La Crosse Theater
Manager W F Gage of the Crosse theater has booked the Jeffries Gotch troupe for La Crosse on January 11. The event aims to draw sports and theatergoers with Big Jim Jeffries likely to fight Li'l Atha Johnson next summer. The program features Jeffries plus other stars, with more acts to be announced.
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W. F. Gage
The
Crosse Theater
Jeffries-Gotch
la Crosse Theater
Big Jim” Jeffries
Johnson
Pugilist
Jeffries
Milwaukee
Chicago to Brighten Hospitals with Good Cheer Society
Miss Theodora Carter announces plans to organize the Good Cheer society in Chicago after holidays. The program, already active in New York Boston and Seattle, uses cheerful notes flowers telephone calls and visits to convalescents in hospitals hotels and boarding houses. Mark Twain is the only man involved with young women leading the work.
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Chicago
Good Cheer Society
Theodora Carter
T. W. Carter
Seattle
Wash
W. J. Calhoun
China
Great Northern
New York
Boston
Miss Carter
Mark Twain
Fraud in Pass Fraud Scandals Hit Great Northern
Minneapolis dispatch reports a four year scheme defrauding the Great Northern Railroad of 125000 to 150000 dollars annually. Two arrests, including Paul Carbon of St Paul, have been made with Grand Forks and other cities implicated. Louis Hill, president, pledges swift action and up to twenty more arrests anticipated.
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Minneapolis, Minn
Great Northern Railroad
Paul Carbon
St. Paul
Grand Forks
N. D
Great Northern
Maintenance of Way Department
Louis Hill
The
Count Ma linsky Joins Tisander in Wright Bi-plane Flight
France on December 31 Paul Tisandier and Count Malinsky flew a Wright bi-plane over the city in a half hour success. Both aviators completed the aerial hop with Tisander as pilot and Malinsky as passenger.
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Pay
France
Paul Tissandier
Count Malinsky
Escaped Lunatic Nabbed in Wabash
John Reisalanck alias Eddie Foy, an escaped lunatic from West Salem asylum, was captured by Sheriff George W. Freeman at Wabash Ind. He boasted of a long prison record. La Crosse authorities wired Wabash for his return to the county asylum.
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John Reisalanck
Eddie Foy
West Salem Asylum
Gullickson
Wabasha
Ind
Reisalanck
George W. Freeman
Wabash County
la Crosse
Wabash
la Crosse County Asylum
New Year Religious Services and Social Events Planned
Churches across the city schedule New Year services and farewell sermons as Rev. Clemens departs Holy Trinity holds special services. Gamm preaches at German Lutheran with sacred concert, Trinity Norwegian Lutheran installs Rev. Nervik. Catholic churches observe New Year mass. Knight Templars ball, Knights of Pythias ball, Sylvester ball, Y M C A open house, and numerous social and skating events fill the holiday weekend.
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First Methodist
Christ Episcopal
Clemens
Holy Trinity Church
West Avenue
Gamm
First Baptist Church
Nervik
Trinity Norwegian Lutheran Church
North Side
R. Anderson
Knight Templars
Masonic Temple
Knights of Pythias
Germania
River and Harbor Bill Set for Modest Scope
Washington December 31 Announcement by Representative Alexander chairing the rivers and harbors committee states open hearings begin next Wednesday. The bill likely to be introduced early February will be much smaller than prior measures and exclude plans to connect the lakes to the gulf, except for improving the Ohio River.
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Washington, D. C
Alexander
House Committee On
House
Taft Honors Actor Forbes Robertson in New York
President Taft praised English tragedian Forbes Robertson after calling him from the Maxine Elliott Theater stage box following a niece's wedding. The event marked a cordial accord as Taft congratulated Robertson on his acting.
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New York
Forbes Robertson
Taft
Maxine Elliott
Robertson
Salzer Refuses Offer to Settle Suit with Storey
A civil suit progresses after Salzer rejects an offered settlement from Storey. The dispute centers on disputed claims and ongoing litigation in the local court.
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Salzer
Storey
McKinley Subpoenaed in Government Timber Cases
Horace McKinley is to appear as a government witness in Portland in the timber land prosecutions against Binger Hermann. U S Marshal W H Appleby served the summons as McKinley heads to Minneapolis then to Portland for proceedings starting January 10. McKinley will receive ten cents a mile and three dollars a day as witness pay.
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U. S
Binger Hermann
J. Ole Storey
J. A. Salzer
McKinley
Salzer
H. A. Salzer
Storey
Hermann
Nha Etmanaetral
Wackton
D. C
John H. Hall
Sorenson
Ford
S. A. D. Puter
Marie Ware
United States
Portland
King Albert Acts in Congo Matter
Brussels December 31 A authoritative yet unofficial notice says King Albert has accepted resignations of the entire civil and military staff of the late King Leopold including Baron Wahis governor general of the Belgian Congo. The action signals removal of the old regime and end of Congo abuses blamed on former advisers.
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Brussels
Albert
Leopold
Baron Wahis
Belgian Congo
Congo
Congo Ab
Weather forecast for Wisconsin Minnesota and Iowa
Coldest reading 2 above at La Crosse and warmest 18 with wind from 6 miles per hour at 7 a m. Snowfall none. Wisconsin partly cloudy and warmer tonight and Saturday. Minnesota likely snow in north portion tonight or Saturday with warmer east and colder west Saturday. Iowa partly cloudy tonight and Saturday with warmer southeast and colder northwest tonight.
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la Crosse
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Iowa
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