Will Investigate Professor's Death
Coroner Newton to reopen inquiry into the death of Drake Conservatory of Music Dean Frederick Howard. A post mortem by Dr Hoeve cites morphine poisoning as the cause, while Dr Rice said a small morphine dose was given to ease suffering and could not have affected him otherwise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Coromer Newton
Dean Frederick Howard
Drake Conservatory of Music
Hoeve
Howard
Rice
Statesmen Struggle with Letters and Public Speech
A lighthearted note highlights several statesmen misreading or mispronouncing letters during public addresses. The article jests at gaffes while noting the ongoing duties and responsibilities of leadership.
Conspiracy to Defraud Revealed in Sauk Center Grain Theft
A conspiracy to steal grain from freight cars in Sauk Center Minnesota has been uncovered with a plot to defraud the Northern Pacific Railway. Special Agent Charles Watson led investigations with other detectives tracing the scheme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sauk Center
Minn
Northern Pacific Railway Company
Charles Watson
Brotherhood of Baptists elects officers at annual meeting
Officers were elected at the Brotherhood of Baptists annual meeting. Fred J. Corry was chosen president, H. J. Kilian as vice president, Dr. J. W. Hedderich as second vice president, Edward Voight as secretary and treasurer, and Samuel Johnson as critic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Brotherhood of Andrew and Phillip
Fred J. Corry
H. J. Kilian
J. W. Hedderich
Edward Voight
Samuel Johnson
Trial of Hicks in Lennox murder takes sensational turn
In Winnipeg on January 7 the Hicks murder case saw a sensational development as the defense opened with a witness claiming to have sold the revolver to Rogers, the crown's chief witness. The prosecution had rested on Rogers's statements alleging Hicks committed the murder in a sleeping car in the Canadian Pacific yards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
Man
Thomas Hicks
Eccles Lennox
Canadian Pacific
Rogers
Hicks
Barney Nelson arraigned for first degree murder in Minn. case
Barney Nelson, suspected of killing Morris Fuller near Fowlds, was arraigned before Justice H. A. Simons on a charge of murder in the first degree and demanded an immediate hearing. Nelson pleaded not guilty today in Bemidji Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bemidji, Minn
Barney Nelson
Morris Fuller
Fowlds
H. A. Simons
Personal notes from La Crosse area social scene and health ads
Ford family visitors. La Crosse O E S chapter special meeting tonight. McIntosh child improving after appendicitis. Wanted: a live boy to hustle. Mrs Atkinson recovering from surgery. Dr Powell and Dr Cody featured. Numerous visits and calls among locals in La Crosse and surrounding towns. Foley's Honey and Tar praised for coughs and colds in children.
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FORD
Verne Olmstead
Omaha
Neb
B. M. Olmstead
la Crosse
O. E
A. L. McIntosh
the Tribune
Guy Atkinson
the la Crosse
Will Powell
Frank Hess
Caledonia
Miss Swenson
Gilbert Wisland
George Powell
Clarence Knapp
la Crescent
F. R. Anderson
Emma Benson
Oak Ridge
Foley
O. T. Erhart
Iverson
G. L. Schonlau
Houston
Anna Rice
Mayme Schubert
C. M. Cody
Fourth and
Jay Streets
Farrand
McMillan Ride
Mabel Harrison
I. G. Iverson
Spring Grove
Anna Trestie
Matilda Hjelming
Freeburg
D. P. Stewart
G. A. Speker
Lizzie Sweeney
J. Smith
Viroqua
Manston
H. J. Beckwith
Board of Public Works
Card of Thanks for Mrs. B. F. Fry
The undersigned extends heartfelt thanks to friends who assisted during illness and death. Special thanks go to Rev. Faville Mr. William Batchelder Mrs. J. S. Lowe and the Yeomen of America for their help and support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Fry
Faville
William Batchelder
J. S. Lowe
Yeomen of
America
Sister Sacrifice Fails to Save Arcadia Boy
Anton Robhahn seven of Arcadia died at St Francis Hospital after three months of suffering from severe burns caused when a pall of scalding water toppled on him. His sister underwent a skin graft operation but efforts failed as he grew worse until his death Tuesday night. Body to be taken to Arcadia for burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anton Robhahn
Arcadia
St. Francis Hospital
Anton
B F Lock Takes Over Cameron House In City
B F Lock, long in charge of the Chicago Yacht Club and recently linked with Dakota hotels, has arrived and assumed management of the Cameron House. Former manager Mr Bunn resigned and left the city in recent days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Lock
Chicago
La Crosse Boy Ned Frame Aboard USS Ohio World Tour
Friends report Ned Frame of La Crosse is on the U S S Ohio conducting a world tour with the fleet. He may be assigned to relief duty in the earthquake district and could witness the extraordinary scenes firsthand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ned Frame
U. S. S. Ohio
Frame
Whiskey for Consumption Promoted by Medical Authorities
A historical notice promotes whiskey as a medical cure when mixed with glycerine and Concentrated pine compound. It specifies a dose of one teaspoon to a tablespoon every four hours, mentions that a druggist can supply the ingredients, and describes the half pint whiskey, two ounces glycerine, and half ounce Concentrated pine formula with an air tight wooden bottle case.
Alderman Houska Opens Flooded Rink For City Youth
Alderman Joseph Houska oversaw a flood cleared ice rink on Fifth Street built by volunteers from the neighborhood. City crews drained water and prepared the rink expected to open tonight or tomorrow, with plans to establish more rinks across the city for safe skating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Houska
Firth Street
Hood and
Adams
Houska
Fifth Street
Michel Brewing Compa
City Heat Taxed By The Cold Wave
The city’s heating system faced a severe cold snap with many outer homes freezing and downtown tenants finding warmth only atop radiators. County buildings and the jail struggled as their heating plants froze, leaving doors and windows storm tight but unable to fully warm interiors. Sheriff Duncan reported plants freezing at the jail as well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duncan
Derr’s Team Falls Into the Stream
One of Gene Derr's teams used for cutting ice broke through thin ice after crossing a plowed section Tuesday. The driver avoided the water and was not submerged. The horses were rescued unharmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Derr
Poems Find A Home In The Wife Of The Editor
A playful fragment from Fliegende Blätter notes an editor and a wife debating the fate of a meat stew turned poem. The exchange hints at creative misplacement and the editor’s blunt remark about being a wastebasket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fliegende Blaetter
Gray's Yerba Santa as sure cure for coughs
A drugstore advertisement touts Gray's Yerba Santa as the sure remedy for stubborn coughs or colds. The ad claims immediate effect and invites a trial for 50 cents at CHAS BEYSCHLAG Druggist 503 Main St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas
Beyschlag
Main St
Thornbury Robbins Wedding Private Ceremony
The marriage of Miss Kathleen May Thornbury and Frank T. Robbins will take place Tuesday morning January 12 at the bride's parents home. Rev C N Moller will officiate and only relatives and a few friends will attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathleen May Thornbury
J. E. Thornbury
Frank T. Robbins
F. W. Robbins
Rev. C. N. Moller
Recital of Elsa Luedke a Notable Evening
Recital Tuesday evening at Miss Elsa Luedke's home on South Eighth Street drew a large crowd. The program featured Irene Moore, Elsa Krause, Mae Eddy, Hortense Prinz, Henry Rice, Hensel Kofta, Carola Kaulfuss, Florence Stangle, Elsa Ziike, Bertha Blumer, Winnerfred Law, Gladys Linker, Victor Waiters, Florence Moeves, Ida Koblitz, Elsa Beyer, Gertrude Krisner, Genevieve Ferris, Rose Martin, Irene Verdhota, Rob Verdhota, Helen Fisher, Mrs. Herman Weis, and Mary Rite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsa Luedke
South Eighth Street
Irene Moore
Elsa Krause
Mae Eddy
Hortensé Prinz
Henry Rice
Hensel Kofta
Carola Kaulfuss
Florence Stangle
Elsa Ziike
Bertha Blumer
Winnerfred Law
Gladys Linker
Victor Waiters
Florence Moeves
Ida Koblitz
Elsa Beyer
Gertrude Krisner
Genevieve Ferris
Rose Martin
Irene
Rob Verdhota
Helen Fisher
Herman Weis
Mary Rite
Dinner guests at Ulm residence on South Sixteenth Street
Mr and Mrs E C Ulm hosted a dinner for ten Monday evening at 118 South Sixteenth street. Attending were Mr and Mrs W L Josten, Mr and Mrs Al Scharpf, Miss Emma Josten, Mr and Mrs Emil Ulm, Frida Scharpf, Mrs George Scharpf, and Mrs H C Burgman of Janesville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. C. Ulm
South Sixteenth Street
W. L. Josten
al Scharpf
Emma Josten
Emil Ulm
Frida Scharpf
George Scharpf
H. C. Burgman
Janesville
Pre-nuptial Tea and Shower for Miss Byrne
Mrs Karl G Kurtenacker hosted a 5 PM tea for Miss Essie Byrne with fifteen guests. A handkerchief shower and green white decor highlighted the event. Miss Myrtle Hayes gave a 6 PM dinner parcel shower for Miss Byrne with fourteen covers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karl G. Kurtenacker
Essie Byrne
Miss Byrne
Myrtle Hayes
Mrs Daggett Guests Dine and BridgePrize Winners Named
Yesterday afternoon Mrs Homer Hart Jr hosted a bridge party with several tables for Mrs Wyson Daggett of Minneapolis. Prizes were awarded to Mrs I A Nelson and Mrs Heegaard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Hart Jr
Wyson Daggett
Minneapolis
1. A. Nelson
Heegaard
Surprise Party for Miss Lillian Nowak Noted at Home
Miss Lillian Nowak was surprised by friends at a party last evening. Prof N Birnbaum provided violin music and several new selections. A midnight lunch followed with attendees including Emma Birnbaum Mayme Birnbaum Minnie Fiebig Ida Steppe Christine Koller Etta Hengle Frida Bohrer Kate Weber Helen Bamberger Ella Kaeney Henry Steppe Frank Klick Nick Birnbaum Richard Newberg Joe Newberg Richard Roth Lauris Heftie and Stanley Kraunz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian Nowak
Prof
N. Birnbaum
Emma
Mayme Birnbaum
Minnie Fiebig
Ida Steppe
Christine Koller
Etta Hengle
Frida Bohrer
Kate Weber
Helen Bamberger
Ella Kaeney
Messrs
Henry Steppe
Frank Klick
Nick Birnbaum
Richard and
Joe Newberg
Richard Roth
Lauris Heftie
Stanley Kraunz
August Helke Celebrates 50th Birthday With Friends
August Helke of 1218 South Fourth Street was surprised by a group of friends last evening for his 50th birthday. The gathering included Edward Maurer Gus Schultz G Oldendorf F Albrecht August Luedtke F A Schultz Otto Kanard Albert Schiske Mrs Kanard and Minnie Kanard with cards and a supper.
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August Helke
South Fourth Street
Messrs
Mesdames
Edward Maurer
Gus Schultz
G. Oldendorf
F. Albrecht
August Luedtke
F. A. Schultz
Otto Kanard
Albert Schiske
Mrs. Kanard
Minnie Kanard
Judge Grants Divorce Over Ill Temper and Bad Breath
A western judge awarded a divorce citing ill temper and bad breath. An advertisement claims Dr King’s New Life Pills would have prevented the split by curing constipation, liver trouble, and colds. Available for 25c at O T Erhart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
O. T. Erhart
White House flooded with invite requests for child uplift congress
Washington January 7 invitations to the child uplift congress at the capital on January 25 and 26 are being sent in at a rapid rate. The event follows President Roosevelt’s suggestion and aims to address child welfare issues with attendees from various groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
White House
Congress
Roosevelt
Khedive Receives Potter and Atlantic Fleet Officers
Cairo reports the khedive received Rear Admiral Potter commander of the fourth division of the Atlantic fleet and other officers of the division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairo
Khedive
Potter
City Club Meeting and Madison Visit Noted
Notices go to La Crosse City Club members for the annual meeting Monday evening. Senator Thomas Morris and Assemblyman elect McConnell depart Monday for Madison as the legislature convenes soon. Elks may send delegation to consider Winona lodge invitation for January 14 initiation. Funeral today for Daniel Hess at 2:30 from 1425 South Ninth Street with Rev. Julius Gamm officiating. interment Oak Grove cemetery. Yeomen of America accompany remains to Northwestern depot. many floral offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Crosse Club
Madison
Thomas Morris
McConnell
ELKS
The
Winona Lodge
Daniel Hess
South Ninth ‘Street
Julius Gamm
Oak Grove
Funeral of Mrs Fry Held at Drake Home
Funeral services for Mrs. B. F. Fry were conducted yesterday afternoon at 2 o clock at the home of Wm Drake 125 South Fifth street with Rev Faville of the Congregational church officiating. Mr Wm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Fry
Wm. Drake
South Fifth Street
Faville
The
Congregational Church
Davidson Bias Alleged Over Insurance Probe
Madison Wisconsin January 7 political circles charge governor's stance on Beedle probe reflects factional bias tied to campaign expenditures inquiry. The governor had said the legislature should not be tied up with that investigation. The remarks follow M W Waite's charges against Insurance Commissioner Beedle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wis
Isaac Stephenson
M. W. Waite
G. E. Beedle
Packman to give second organ recital at First Congregational
Prof. Harry Packman will present the second concert in his current series at the First Congregational church on Thursday January 14 at 8 00 p m. The program features works by Mendelssohn Greig Wagner Caesar Franck Dubois and Handel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Packman
First Congregational Church
Mendelssohn, Greig, Wagner
Caesaur Franck
Dubois
Handel
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Schaefer & Ellers
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CE Cream & Butter Company
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Roger
W. T. Irvine
Jeweler
Main Street
Women’s New Garment Store
REIMAN &@ TORDT
Benton
Ben
Brotherhood OF Baptists
W.t.irvine
Cameron House
Battleship Ohio
Pompous
Alderman Houska
Derr
Man ON the
Bridge Party
Child Congress
Peril
Hargis
Beach
City News
Davidson
Packman
Peoria Gas
Arctic Ice & Fuel Company
la Crosse, Wis
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