Flags on government building urged by La Crosse board
The meteorological committee of the La Crosse board of trade plans to petition Local Weather Observer C A Thompson for flags to be hoisted on the post office. Residents favor restoring flags to the post office as in the past. Committee members are B F Bryant J Boschert J W Congan Prof Harry Spence and Attorney Frank Winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
la Crosse Board of Trade
C. A. Thompson
la Crosse
Board of Trade
Messrs
B. F. Bryant
J. Boschert
J. W. Congan
Harry Spence
Frank Winter
Editor to be named U S marshal for Wisconsin
R J Flint of Menominee Wisconsin a Dunn County News publisher is expected to be appointed United States marshal for the western district of Wisconsin by President Roosevelt to succeed Charles Lewiston whose term nears expiration. The move reportedly follows a recommendation from Senator Stephenson and Flint was presented to Roosevelt at the White House yesterday. Walter Houser a Mondovi former secretary of state is also considered but Flint is favored.
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R. J. Flint
Menominee
Wis
Dunn County News
United States
Western District
Wisconsin
Roosevelt
Charles Lewiston
St. Croix
Stephenson
Flint
White House
Marshal Lewiston
la Crosse
United States District Court
Walter Houser
Mondovi
Spends Fortune Just for Spite in Debtor Case
In Boston on January 29 Harris Friedman a dentist testified that Michael J Doyle spent all his money to avoid a $150 bill. Friedman said Doyle gambled drank and gave away funds to waste his savings to defeat judgment. Doyle was found guilty of fraud and jailed for three months.
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Boston
Mass
Harris Friedman
Michael J. Doyle
Friedman
Doyle
Aged Lovers Unite In Wisconsin Vows After 49 Years
Mrs. P. M. Leffingwell aged 70 and S. P. Carpenter aged 72 wed in Superior Wisconsin after not meeting for forty nine years. Former Miss McKenzie of Palmyra and Carpenter once pursued fortune in California leaving a betrothal in 1852. They reconnected recently and married upon her arrival from Chicago.
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Superior
Wis
P. M. Leffingwell
S. P. Carpenter
Chicago
Heir at 93 Inherits Share of $15,000 Estate
AN HEIR AT 93 YEARS Appleton Wisconsin January 29 Will John D Atwood of Black Creek aged 93 inherits 5000 from the will of Leonora A Buck of Ontario Canada He has never inherited money and now near a century mark is left one third of a 15000 estate Two sisters share equally with the Outaga mie county man.
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Appleton, Wis
John D. Atwood
Black Creek
Leonora A. Buck
Ontario
Canada
Mr. Atwood
Outagamie County
Hard drinker finds beer replaced by soft drinks
A brief note reflects on a hard drinker facing a shift as beer options dwindle and soft drinks fill the same role, signaling changes in beverage choices and social habits.
Dynamite Threat Tangles Wisconsin Milk War
A dynamite threat sent via mail to a Waldo milk plant intensifies the Wisconsin milk war between Milwaukee and Waukesha counties. Postal Inspector Ralph Bird leads the investigation as independent shippers resist dealer demands amid escalating tensions. the letter warns of an explosion within six months if shipments continue.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Waldo
United States
Waukesha
Waukesha County
Postoffice
Ralph Bird
May Offer Key Add To Salve Mystery Malone Case
Janesville Wisconsin January 29 authorities consider a $290 reward to solve the death of Miss Josephine Malone and hire a detective. F P Gordon of Milwaukee claims linked to the Wausau murder case and supports the theory that a thumb and three fingers marked the throat. A local woman reported abducted near Court street bridge and released near lumber piles. Police believe Malone and Madlyn Clayton died at hands of a degenerate or maniac.
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Janesville
Wis
S. S. Jones
Clinton
County Board of Supervisors
Josephine Malone
F. P. Gordon
Milwaukee
Wausau
Court Street Bridge
Janesville Machine Company
Madlyn Clayton
Milk Supply Flows In Despite Threats to Milwaukee Post
A threatening letter mailed from Milwaukee on January 25 prompted a postmaster referral to Inspector Bird. The recipient seeks police protection as milk deliveries continue at $1.10 per can, with trains delivering substantial shipments from Milwaukee road divisions.
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Waldo
Bird
Milwaukee
Post Office Department
Milwaukee Road
Lawrence University Bans Pool Game Enthusiasts
President Samuel Plantz issues a campus decree prohibiting billiards players on the Appleton campus. Students must sign a formal oath upon returning from break, binding themselves to the university’s anti pool table policy.
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Appleton, Wis
Lawrence University
Samuel Plantz
Man Agrees To Any Request If He Is Told You Know He Does
A man is described as willing to perform nearly any task if the requester includes a claim that the man knows he has. The remark frames a conditional prompt to compel obedience, suggesting a mindset of compliance driven by perceived awareness of personal traits.
Winter progress and local incidents in Wisconsin news
Black River Falls notes Indians living in comfort after mild winter with few deaths from consumption. Matron and Agent A P Jones push marriage records to aid inheritance claims. In Dunbar a lamp fire harms Gertrude Grothman. In Sheboygan William Geissmeyer jailed for shop theft. Ole Bronson shoots himself in what appears to be attempted suicide. In Eau Claire heavy snow aids loggers. Green Bay reports low jail and workhouse populations. Kenosha boy drowns in unguarded ice hole. barriers urged. Racine suspects fire set for insurance gain. tied to Neels property. Read The Tribune want ads.
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Black River Falls
Wis
Hatfield
A. P. Jones
Mr. Jones
Nebraska
Dunbar
Portage
Gertrude Grothman
Julius Groethman
Green Bay
Brown County
Kenosha
George Edward Evans
William Evans
Salem
Ice Company
Racine—Vitto Petlegi
Italan
Mary Neels
Neels
Rowlands
Municip Court
Young pianist Howard Jackel delights Antigo crowd
Antigo residents praised 14 year old Howard Jackel son of Charles Jackel for a piano recital described as a true musical prodigy. A Beloi t note reports a waist lost in transit restored after nearly two years. Lang McAnulty win tunnel contract at Eau Claire using reinforced concrete. Sheriff Seibel arrests Edward Dunton after a year for selling offenses in Oconto.
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Antigo
Howard Jackel
Charles Jackel
Beloit
L. Holden Parker
EAU Claire—Lang & McAnulty
Halfman Lake
Chippewa
OCON
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New York
the Three Oeus
Rachel Crothers
Walter N. Lawrence
Miss Mabel Cameron
Madison Square Theatre
PLACE
Girl” All Stars
Chas. E. Blaney
Lottie Williams
Mystery
Walter
the Great Wilson
P. G. McLean and
Laura Bryant
the Quinn
Swartz Bros
Milton Kerr
Tribune
Sporting News
Aged Lovers United
Wisconsin News
Waldo Man
Malone Case
Begn
Maniac
la Crosse Theatre
Black River
Iowa
California
DR. Watterson
South Fourth Street
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