Firecracker Accidents Mar Fireworks Cause
A window incident at A M Heyerdahl’s home on Eighth and Vine injures Miss Margarette Heyerdahl with a burned foot when a cracker falls onto her bed. Ruth Kelley is shaken but uninjured. Rupert Ruedig loses four fingers on his right hand after a cracker explodes as he holds it during Fourth of July celebrations.
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A. M. Heyerdahl
Eighth and Vine Streets
Marzarette Heyerdahl
Ruth Kelley
Harold Betzel
Heyerdahl
Kelley
Don
Rupert Ruedig
Ruedig
Main Street
Soasouaens
New York Bosses Avoid Each Other in Train Meeting
In Denver on July 4 the Gaynor vice presidential boom tied to New York power brokers. Charles F. Murphy and Lewis Nixon, part of the New York big four, arrived with Judge Parker who kept aloof from Murphy after Tammany displeasure. William F. Sheehan and McCarren were aboard.
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Denver
Colo
Gaynor
Judge Parker
Cleveland
McCarrn
Charlies F. Murphy
Lewis Nixon
New York
Big Four
Judge Murphy
Tammany
William F. Sheehan
Democratic Executive Committee
McCarren
Sheriff Beck Targeted by Infernal Machine in Houghton
An assassination attempt on Sheriff August Beck occurred when a parcel described as an infernal machine from a former express was delivered. Turnkey William Anderson opened the box but the sheriff acted on warnings from threats tied to saloonkeepers and gamblers he has driven from business, preventing a likely explosion.
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Houghton
Mich
August Beck
Express
William Anderson
Fire department responds to cracker smoke in second-story window
At about 19 o clock a passerby saw smoke from a second story window of the Dr. flats on Main Street between Sixth and Seventh. Fire units arrived quickly and found a few boys firing crackers from the window, causing the smoke.
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Dent No. 1
Dr. Flats
Main Street
Sixth
Seventh Streets
Former La Crosse Resident Dies in California
Mrs. John Travis, formerly of this city, died at her Los Angeles home at age 48. A telegram to her sister Mrs. William Collins says she left La Crosse about six years ago. The remains will be brought to La Crosse for burial and will arrive here for interment.
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John Travis
Los Angeles
Cal
William Collins
la Crosse
Peter J Schuld Succumbs in La Crosse at 58
La Crosse resident Peter J Schuld age 58 died this morning after a three month illness from stomach cancer. An early grocer, he established 329 North Ninth Street 35 years ago and operated there since. Survived by widow, six sons, two daughters, two sisters, with funeral set for Tuesday at St Joseph's Cathedral.
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Peter J. Schuld
Pine Street
la Crosse
Mr. Schuld
Germany
Dubuque
Schuld
North Ninth Street
Robert P
Duluth
Victor C
Chicago
Marcellus J
Bernard B
William J
Edwin M
Dorothea G
Gertrude A
Henry F. Mentis
John Grams
St. Joseph's Cathedral
Campaign by Gov Against Lotteries
Washington July 4 The post office department targets lottery and prize contest promoters amid a broad campaign. It lists 25,609,000 circulation from Reap Publications banned and stricter rules on paid-in-advance subscriptions. Inspectors flag astrological and clairvoyant frauds offering universal life readings, often with prewritten monthly horoscopes and generic forecasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Post Office Department
Reap
Post Office
Plymouth Rock
Speckels Attacks Bryan Over Rail Pass Claim
The Call newspaper publishes a facsimile letter signed by William F. Herron chief counsel for the Southern Pacific. It states Bryan rode a railroad pass across the Southern Pacific system in the 1890s, fueling speculation about the timing and motive of making the letter public.
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San Francisco
Call
Speckels
William F. Herron
Southern Pacific
Bryan
Dr. Duncan McGregor Mulls Lt Governor Bid
In Madison on July 4 Duncan McGregor of Platteville met with Gov. Davidson and discussed a possible Republican nomination for lieutenant governor. McGregor said after the talk he was not a candidate yet and did not confirm a run, while William D. Connor had announced withdrawal from active politics.
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Madison. Wis
Duncan McGregor
Platteville
Davidson
Dr. McGregor
William D. Connor
McGregor
Family Visit With Mrs Towne at Hood Home
Mrs D Towne and her children are visiting at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs C L Hood.
Miss Ingvaleon Visits Nelsons in Coon Valley
Miss Ingvaleon a nurse at La Crosse Lutheran hospital spends the week with Mr and Mrs A N Nelson of Coon Valley visiting relatives and friends in the area during a short stay.
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Ingvaleon
The
la Crosse Lutheran Hospital
A.N. Nelson
Coon Valley
Engineer Beattie and Fireman Steele Buried In Westby Collision
A combined passenger freight train collided with a local freight near Westby. Engineer Geo B Beattie and fireman Will Steel were trapped under their overturned locomotive for about forty five minutes before being freed. Brakeman Ruffer Caery and the crew were injured. passengers unharmed. The wreck halted traffic as the engine and three box cars derailed and were moved to Viroqua by a wrecking crew.
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Geo. B. Beattie
Will Steel
Sparta
Viroqua
Westby
Engineer Beattie
Ruffer Caery
Perrigo Balloon Declared Unsafe In International Contest
Chicago July 4 After safety tests ten balloons prepare for flight. Perrigo entry I Will deemed hazardous and cannot ascend. The field includes Fielding San Antonio Columbia King Edward United States Cincinnati America Illinois Chicago with C A Coey owner piloting Chicago.
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Chicago
C. H. Perrigo
Texas
San Antonio
Columbia
King Edward
United States
Cincinnati
America
Illinois
C. A. Coey
Burglars Steal Y M C A Boat Equipment At Night
Thieves entered the Holley boathouse near the Cargill elevator between evening and morning and stole the Y M C A launch gear. Missing items include batteries spark coil rope wrenches and a river lunch. La Crosse Motorboat Club offers a $25 reward for evidence leading to conviction and police are investigating.
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Holley
Cargill
George Clark
Clark
la Crosse Motorboat Club
Shah's troops gain control amid Tabriz fighting
A Tabriz report says Shah's troops rapidly overcome revolutionists and will soon control the city. Three days of fighting left at least 2,000 dead, with some estimates up to 4,000. Legations are crowded with refugees as censorship blocks news.
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ST. Petersburg
Tabriz
Bishop Potter Near Death in Cooperstown
Cooperstown New York July 4 Bishop Potter remains conscious but very weak and near death. He was able to take a little nourishment during the day while his condition continued to decline.
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Cooperstown
Potter
Ice Cream Gift Carload Shipped by Ice Cream and Butter Gun
A carload of ice cream was shipped as a present by the Ice Cream and Butter gun. The car, bearing the company banner, left this morning and proceeded to the intended recipient location.
Morning Rain Cancels Colts and Packers Baseball Game
Rain interrupted a morning Colts versus Green Bay game and the manager declared it off. Pink Hawley will pitch the afternoon game unless weather again interferes.
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Colts
Green Bay
Pink Hawley
Noxalls Head to Preston for Final Game
The Noxalls of this city travel to Preston to play the last Preston team. Pitching duties for the Noxalls are assigned to Konetchy and Nunstad.
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Noxalls
Preston
Konetchy and Nunstad
Judge Joins Florence Chase and William J Means in Marriage
Thursday evening about 6 30 Judge C W Hunt united in marriage at his Main street office Miss Florence Chase of this city and William J Means of Preston Minnesota The bride is the daughter of Charles Chase and the groom a farmer residing near Preston Minnesota
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C. W. Hunt
Main Street
Florence Chase
William J. Means
Preston
Charles Chase
Minnesota
Fourth Dawns in Mist and Rain on National Fourth
Chicago reports show 24 killed four dying and 359 injured nationwide from pre Fourth of July fireworks. In Viroqua crowds and parades form as Onalaska hosts Woodmen picnic and excursions. Local police note few disturbances. Pink Hawley set for La Crosse games drawing crowds.
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Chicago
United States
Willie Lancaster
Steffie Bestwina
Robt. Brooks
Chas. Gansen
Onalaska
la Crosse
Black River
French Island
Myrick Park
Canterbury Park
Green Bay
Pink Hawley
Minnesota Democrats Split Over Bryan Nomination
T O O'Brien of Minnesota visits Lincoln saying Bryan may still be the nominee if Johnson lacks convention support. He adds Minnesota Johnson supporters will back Bryan unitedly if needed. A D Evans of Minneapolis backs Bryan, calling Minnesota for Bryan while criticizing the Johnson boom as self appointed.
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Lincoln, Neb
T. O. O’brien
Minnesota
Lincoln
Bryan
Johnson
Evans
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M'Gregor
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Steele
Perrigo
Shah
Nize
Sorship
Harry Palmer
Fair Grounds
Court House
John Weber
Anderson
Skeers
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