Silk Thieves Strike Choate Store in Winona Heist
Police seek silk thieves after a Saturday night break in at Choate department store in Winona. About $2000 in silk and accessories were stolen, including 69 silk pieces, millinery plumes, gloves and rings. Entry used a long route through the attic and elevator shaft with a burglar’s jimmy. A $500 reward is offered for return of goods and conviction. number of suspects unknown.
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la Crosse
Choate
Winona
Jimmy
Automobiles Find Topographic Maps Invaluable For Routes
A U S Geological Survey statement notes motorists rely on topographic maps to plan travel. Maps show public and private roads and contour lines indicating grades, aiding non scientific use and route selection across nearly 1,860 quadrangles. Prices for a quadrangle vary 2,500 to 8,000 dollars, with reprints sold at five cents per sheet.
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Washington, D. C
United States Geological Survey
United States
Geological Survey
Garfield
Congress
Authorities Probe Collapse Of Baker Livery Barn
Minneapolis authorities conduct a rigid investigation into the collapse of the Baker livery barn in the business district. The three story brick building was torn down for a theater, killing two men and injuring twelve. Foreman E. B. Robinson was rescued two hours after the accident, nearly unhurt beneath fifty tons of debris.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Baker Livery
Robinson
Wrecking Gang
Indian Corn Flakes Contest Promises Gold Prizes
A Battle Creek advertisement invites letters about a grammatical error in Indian Corn Flakes packaging. Writers must state the error, explain why the cereal is superior, and address letters to the Indian Corn Flake Co in Battle Creek Michigan. Prizes total 297 with deadlines and cash awards for top letters.
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Graduaje
Ann Arbor
Indian Corn Flake Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Sane remedies for corporate abuses in Wisconsin
Burr W. Jones, president of the Wisconsin State Bar, warns against hysterical legislation while urging remedies for corporate abuses. The Milwaukee meeting notes low corporate fines historically and highlights a shift to summer dates to boost attendance. Mayor Rose’s welcome was read by a secretary due to his absence.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Burr W. Jones
State Bar Association of Wisconsin
Federal Building
Rose
W. T. Bennett
Circuit Court
Jones
John E Williams Dies at West Salem at 75
John E Williams aged 75, pioneer La Crosse County resident, died at his West Salem home after a short illness. Survived by widow and six children including E J Williams Panama and R W Williams of this city. Funeral set for 2:00 pm tomorrow at the West Salem residence with Rev. McKee officiating. burial at Bangor cemetery.
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R. W. Williams
National Engraving Company
West Salem
Williams
la Crosse County
E. J. Williams
Panama
C. H. Mooker
Wauau
O. Moos
Onalaska
W. J. Breese
Milwaukkee
Anna
Everett
Wash
Rev. McKee
Bangor Cemetery
Mrs W F Fox Dies Sudden At 43
Mrs. W F Fox of 214 South Ninth street died suddenly this afternoon after 1 o clock. She was 43, widow of W F Fox, and mother of Clara and Edward. Mrs A E Moritz of Minneapolis came for the funeral. Tillman Brothers assisted.
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W. F. Fox
South Ninth Street
Fox
Clara
Edward
A. E Moritz
Minneapolis
Tillman Brothers
Denied Service Sparks Law Challenge in Grand Rapids
The Rev. G H McDaniels of the Enterprise Industrial Institute Chicago sought a warrant to arrest the Baltimore dairy lunchroom proprietor after being refused service at noon. He alleges the state law guaranteeing equal service for whites and blacks may be violated if his account is proven true.
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Grand Rapids
Mich
G. H. McDaniels
D. D
Enterprise Industrial Institute of Chicago
Baltimore
McDaniels
Michigan
Grocers Picnic at Galesville Sets Train Party August Fifth
The Grocers' picnic plans include a special train from the C N W to Galesville for August fifth. A ball game between the Fats and the Leans will entertain, with committees named for arrangements refreshments music recreation printing tickets and receptions led by Harry Taggart and others.
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Harry Taggart
Galesville
Mornig
John Tenneson
A. H. Englehard
Joseph Stuber
George Bedessen
J. G. Jaeckel
August Anderson
C. M. Marking
George Will
A. N. Hammer
W. C. Rick
W. Grams
H. Runge
Robert Fritz
J. Hangery
George Phelps
A. Metcalf
August Grams
P. Bedessen
A. Schilling
K. Tempte
C. Jost
J. B. Murray
A. Wiesse
John Wiggert
S. Boma
Nic Birnbaum
A. Ashla
A. J. Bruha
I. Matts
H. Hegge
I. Ikert
W. Rennebohm
P. E. Soderberg
J. Kennedy
M. Boma
J. Koller
A. James
W. Lapitz
K. S. Knuteson
La Crosse Veterans Attend Spanish War Veterans Convention
Delegates from La Crosse depart tonight for Ripon Wisconsin to attend the annual Spanish War Veterans convention. Events include opening addresses, state officer elections, parades, dances, a grand reception, drills, a sham battle, and a grand ball, with Tomah and Racine figures prominent in leadership discussions.
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E. C. Raymon
Ernest Rick
Charles Weigel
Ripon
Wis
Curtis J. Lillon Camp
Boardman
F. W. Greutzmacher
Edgar C. Barres
G. A. R. Veterans
United Spanish War Veterans
Wisconsin National Guard
Weigel
Tomah
Evans
Racine
Dengler Saengerfest Cigar Ranks Top Market Pick
The market spotlights the Dengler Saengerfest as the best available cigar with a wholesale price set at 25 dollars per thousand.
Parrot on Stand Proves Ownership in Cincinnati Case
In Cincinnati Ohio Justice Mays ruled ownership of a parrot after the bird testified on the stand. Miss Bertha Saunders and Miss Emma Harris fought over the bird with Saunders bringing a replevin action. Saunders provided pet phrases to the parrot and the bird recited them, leading the judge to decide Saunders' claim valid.
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Cincinnati
Mays
Bertha Saunders
Emma Harris
Miss Harris
Miss Saunders
Plant bears two kinds of vegetables
Alfred Soderman grows potatoes underground and tomatoes above ground on the same plant at the state agricultural experiment station in Worcester Massachusetts. The tomatoes hang heavy while egg sized potatoes lie beneath the soil as the story notes a stubborn man who admits defeat.
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Worcester
Mass
Alfred Soderman
State Agricultural Experiment Station
Ripon Breaks Athletic Ties With DePaul
Ripon College in Wisconsin severs athletic relations with DePaul University of Chicago and aligns with other Wisconsin colleges. The move follows perceived injustices at a Chicago track meet where DePaul benefited in a disputed relay result. Beloit won the relay but was disqualified, aiding DePaul's claimed victory.
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Ripon
Wis
Ripon College
DePaul University of Chicago
Wisconsin
Chicago
DePaul
Illinois
F. W. Luehring
Beloit
Paul
The Price Is the Same Soap Endorsement
An advertisement extols F. and G. Naphtha Soap as the best naphtha soap, arguing loyalty to the brand while noting that if a better soap appears in coming years, consumers should switch to the new maker.
Boy Dies During Baptism Attempt in Atlanta Church
James Levear, 18, rose to be baptized at a Christian church in Atlanta on July 1 but suffered heart failure and died in his mother’s arms as the congregation sang Rock of Ages. He had told his mother moments earlier of his intention to be baptized and reform.
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Atlanta
James Levear
Levearr
Our Watch Clock and Jewelry Repair Business Policy
Our Watch Clock and Jewelry Repair announces June sales surpassing prior records and emphasizes a strict policy of doing the best daily. It invites customers to call 360 for clock repair pickup by their messenger service.
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House of
Roosevelt plans stop for hunt discussion at Oyster Bay
Roosevelt plans a literary conference luncheon at Oyster Bay today with Col. S. S. McClure and Casper Whitney as guests. The main topic is the affectionate hunt anticipated by the president in the Affection hunt reference.
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Col. S. S. McClure
Casper Whitney
Outing
Oyster Bay
Roosevelt
Czar to Meet Kaiser on Baltic Considered Likely
In St. Petersburg on July 1 reports say a meeting between Emperor Nicholas of Russia and the German emperor on the Baltic may occur. The Russian foreign office says it has no knowledge of the matter.
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ST. Petersburg
Nicholas
Russia
Germany
Baltic
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