The Great White Way Sketch Contest at La Crosse
A prize contest offers a $1 award for correctly guessing a prominent La Crosse citizen in a character sketch. Last week’s winner was Miss Isabelle Langdon related to W F Goodrich. The piece mixes reminiscence, community figures, German immigrant memory, and local club notes including Elks club plans for a rural guest banquet with a potential high school gym venue.
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la Crosse
Isabelle Langdon
W. F. Goodrich
Memoirs by Herman Langsall from Die Germania Rundschau
Courtesy of the Athletic bowling club presents Herman Langsalls Memoirs as they appeared in Die Germania Rundschau. The note indicates a literary excerpt featured today.
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Herman Langsall
Die
Men of leisure share fellowship in lighthearted stories
The piece highlights Luening, Charles and John Michel, Cc. F. Klein, John Ulrich Sr., John Gund, Dr. Ottilie, Leopold Wachenheimer, Henry Heil, John Jung, Nic Haerter and Marine the German teacher. It notes social and business lives and presents short tales of their lighthearted moments illustrating their cheerful camaraderie.
Valentines for prominent citizens published by request
The Tribune releases a selection of Valentine messages received by notable locals after the holiday. The originals are secured by the paper at great expense and printed here at card advertising rates upon request.
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the Tribune
Koppelberger and Flynn tale of a boastful lad
A cheeky verse taunts a boy nicknamed Prince for mixed German Irish heritage. It mocks his name Koppelberger, jokes about a twin brother replica, and mentions profanity, a dam metaphor, and Uncle Sam, accusing him of fear of work and overblown bravado.
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Lad
Koppelberger
Koppelflynn
Oklahoma Progressive Leader Killed in Westville Shooting
Pat Dore a top progressive figure from eastern Oklahoma and former bodyguard to Theodore Roosevelt at Chicago died after being shot in Westville Oklahoma by Tandy Folsom. Folsom an Indian is jailed at Stilwell to avoid mob trouble.
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Fort Smith
Ark
Pat Dore
Oklahoma
Theodore Roosevelt
Chicago
Westville
Okla
Tandy Folsom
Folsom
Stilwell
City Considers Taxi Regulation Amid Legal Debate
A proposed city ordinance would license autos for hire, require a $25 license fee and $500 bond, set tariffs, and create a registry board. Aldermen clash as one faults unconstitutionality under state law while another backs the measure as essential for proper taxi service.
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Board of Registry
Common Council
W. Mahoney
Mahoney
Roeing
la Crosse
United States
La Follette Aids Morris in U.S. Senate Bid
Senator La Follette plans support for Morris in the race for the U.S. Senate seat. The move signals party alignment as Morris campaigns across the state seeking voters and endorsements.
Letters Tell Of Positive Plan To Return to Wisconsin
A set of letters argues for a quick return to Wisconsin once Congress adjourns and outlines an engineered path to a fuller public fight. The writers express optimism about resuming state affairs and shaping policy with decisive action.
La Follette plans bold Wisconsin campaign for Morris
Madison dispatch reports Senator La Follette will actively back Lieut. Gov. Morris against Gov. McGovern in Wisconsin. He aims to prevent La Follette rivals from gaining ground, directing Morris’ campaign personally from July and possibly early May talks with La Follette family supporters. John Hannan, La Follette’s private secretary, was sent to Wisconsin to launch the Morris drive and monitor gubernatorial chatter.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Madison
Milwaukee Daily News
Robert M. la Follette
la Follette
Merlin Hull
Assembly
William H. Hatton
Gov. Morris
Senator la Follette
Washington
Gov. McGovern
Mr. Morris
Congress
Morris
McGovern
Wisconsin
Hannan
Hunts Address at Men’s League Banquet Marks Anniversary
Rev G E Hunt D D of Madison will speak at the First Presbyterian Men’s League banquet marking its sixteenth anniversary. The event at Sixth and King streets church parlors starts 6 30 PM Monday with expected attendance near 120. Program includes talks on our ex presidents absent members and league ideals plus a high school orchestra and Y M C A male quartet.
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G. E. Hunt
D. D
Madison
Men’s League
First Presbyterian Church
Sixth
King Streets
Hunt
Wisconsin
F. H. Scofield
A. S. Farnam
A. E. Barney
H. L. Woods
Dr. C. Jones
Trust bill hearings end in Washington
Chairman Adamson of the House Interstate Commerce Committee announced there will be no further hearings on the administration trust measure. He said the Covington subcommittee should be ready in a few days to report on the re drafted bill to create a federal trade commission.
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Washington
Adamson
House Interstate Commerce Committee
Covington
Federal Trade Commission
A Mans Pal Topic Promised At YMCA Meeting
Rev Geo R Stair will deliver the address A Man s Pal at the YMCA tomorrow afternoon at 8 30 sharp He has spoken in many cities and his message is said to offer pleasure and profit Hearers are urged to attend The association quartet will sing and the service aims to be attractive and helpful for men at the First Baptist Church where Stair has assisted Rev Billings in special meetings
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Geo. R. Stair
Billings
First Baptist Church
Stair
Association
Wisconsin Game Fish Season Closes March One
Deputy State Game Warden E. W. Gautsch announces a closed season for game fish from March 1 to May 30 in Wisconsin counties along the Mississippi River. Exceptions apply to Lake St. Croix and Lake Pepin where the close extends to April 10. Possessing species such as pike bass pickerel sunfish bluegill or crappies during the closed period will lead to prosecution.
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E. W. Gautsch
Wisconsin
Mississippi River
Lake St. Croix
Lake Pepin
Death of Mrs. Anna Gannon at 75 in La Crosse
Mrs. Anna Gannon died at 10 30 this morning at her daughter’s home 1708 Winnebago street aged 75. Born in Ireland in 1839 she came to the United States as a girl and lived in La Crosse most of her life. She leaves three daughters Mrs M Sullivan Mrs J R Betz of this city and Mrs W G Flor of Leavenworth Kansas. Funeral arrangements to be announced later.
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Anna Gannon
M. Sullivan
Winnebago Street
Gannon
Ireland
la Crosse
J. R. Betz
W. G. Flor
Leavenworth
Kansas
Mintz Granted 4000 Dollar Bond In Embezzlement Case
Louis Mintz is released on a 4000 dollar bond after his arrest in Cleveland Ohio on embezzlement charges. He resisted extradition to Ohio with attorney Ulmer the complainant in the case. Deputy Sheriff J J O Malley confirmed Mintz’ bond and pending return to Ohio.
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Louis Mintz
Cleveland
Ohio
J. J. O’malley
Mintz
Ulmer
Government to buy steel mail cars under new test
Postmaster General Burleson renews a congressional request for government owned mail cars. Chairman Moon of the House Post Office Committee confirms plans to seek 200000 dollars for initial steel mail car purchases and operation by the government.
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Washington
Burleson
Congress
Moon
House Post Office Committee
Colquitt Worries Department Over Texas Governor
Texas Governor’s fiery stance keeps Bryan officials on edge as Colquitt voices concern about department reactions and policy direction amid tense political pressure.
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Texas Gvernor
Bryan
Mexican Officials Face Demands Over Executed Rancher
Northern Mexican constitutionalists offer to pay damages for William S. Benton’s death while Villa’s self defense claim is under scrutiny. The United States seeks accountability for Clemente Vergara, an American rancher killed near Hidalgo, with Consul Garret identifying suspects and demanding arrests. Governor Colquitt of Texas warns of border actions if Mexicans threaten Texans.
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Washington
Mexico
William S. Benton
Villa
Carranza
England
Hugh Scott
el Paso
State Department
Clemente Vergara
Hidalgo
O’shaughnessy
Garret
O'Shaughnessy
Foreign Office
Huerta
Vergara
Colquitt
Texas
Weather outlook for La Crosse region and Midwest
Yesterday’s temperatures ranged high 45 and low 32 with .01 inch precipitation. Forecast calls for generally fair but much colder tonight and Sunday with a cold wave and brisk northwest winds across Wisconsin Minnesota and Iowa. A Lake Superior storm brings high winds and a drop in temperatures regionwide tonight and Sunday.
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la Crosse
Wisconsin
Lake Superior
Minnesota
Iowa
Missouri
Mississippi
Atlantic
Gulf
Gulf and Atlantic States
Lake Region
Central States
North Pacific States
South Atlantic
Plateau
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Dr. Hague
John Schultz
Fred Storch
Moritz
Ole Bull
Mrs. Waters
Paulina Tucker
Paulina
Dr. Ottilie
Ben Ott
Ben
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Judge Steinlein
Ebner’s Coulee
John Krueger
August Wehausen
John Jung
Turnverein
George B. Rose
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de Rose
Mr. Jung
South Sixth Street
John Pamperin
Fred Starch
Eugene Wiggenhorn
Fred
William Tillman
John Kutzborsky
C. F. Segelke
Jacob Kohlhaas
The
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William
Elks’ Club
H. Clay Evenson
Dr. Evenson
Wm. Boyer
Charles Hoeschler
Joseph G. Dubraks
W. F. Adams
Henry Boehm
Peter Newberg
J. S. Arenz
Edward Dittman
Joseph Felber
R. B. Gelatt
F. H. Burgess
Mr. Evenson
Enterprise
Everson
Evenson
Herman Langstad
Frank Koppelberger
Joe Skinner
Joe
Carl Prinz
Jim Thompson
Cayt
W. A. Thompson
Sam
Petey
U.S
Col. Hannan
Presbyterian
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U. S
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Claim Vergara
John E. Nevin
United Press
Austin
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