Local Firms Fight For Life Against Catalogue Houses
Local merchants unite to oppose mail order giants in the west led by the Home Trade League of America. They vow not to buy from suppliers selling to catalog houses, issue warnings, and organize campaigns in cities like La Crosse to promote local buying and loyalty, arguing small retailers face extinction.
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Chicago
Home Trade League of America
Monad
League
Middle West
la Crosse
Youthful professor German trial amid family murder case
In Karlsruhe Germany on July 18, Carl Haul stands accused of killing his mother in law. Firearms expert Herr Andre testifies the weapon fired six inches from the body while Olga Molitor claims a distance of several paces. Haul admits travels and a telegram recalling him to the continent.
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Carlsruhe
Germany
Herr Andre
Carl Haul
Olga Molitor
Hall
Baden-Baden
Haul
Washington
Constantinople
Porte
London
United States
Berlin
Hau
Dog Bites Alderman Lang's Son and Rabies Test Begun
Charles Lang, son of Alderman C. F. Lang, was bitten on the left arm by a large Scotch collie owned by James Luxem while in a yard. The dog, suspected of hydrophobia, was shot after terrorizing the neighborhood. Parts of the animal were sent to Dr. Dvorak for rabies examination.
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Charles Lang
C. F. Lang
Mormon Coulee Road
James Luxem
Mr. Lang
Hefty
McGrath
Bluffs
Techmer
Cargill
Lang
Dr. Patterson
Clarke & Clarke
Dvorak
Special City Council Meeting Called for Friday Evening
Mayor W A Anderson announces a special city council meeting Friday at 8 pm to act on five saloon license applications from the last meeting. The session will also discuss repairs to the La Crosse river bridge and review plans and specifications for the North side swimming pool.
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W. A. Anderson
la Crosse River
Chronic borrower refuses payment despite debts
The article notes a persistent borrower who chooses not to repay, signaling ongoing loan trouble and potential enforcement actions. It emphasizes nonpayment as a pattern and hints at lenders seeking remedies. The piece underscores financial strain and possible impact on credit and future borrowing.
Elks Parade in Philadelphia Draws Thousands
Ten thousand Elks joined the annual Broad Street parade in Philadelphia with Grand Esquire John F. Sullivan signaling the start. Mounted police led the line, featuring Cincinnati's twelve showgirls, El Paso's Quien Labe club with a Mexican bull fight procession, Denver Elks on burros, and Boston delegates in Pilgrim garb.
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Philadelphia
Elks
Broad Street
Grand Esquire
John F. Sullivan
Cincinnati
el Paso
Tex
Denver Elks
Boston
Narrow Runaway Narrowly Stopped Near Market Square
On Third street opposite the market square P B Frederickson with Mr and Mrs Kittleson endured a near fatal runaway. The buggy pole broke free at Third and Jay as a team headed east. bystanders halted the frightened horses. Mrs Kittleson, seated in the rear, was en route to Lutheran hospital for treatment.
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Third Street
Market Square
P. B. Frederickson
Catherine Barney Dies After Illness at 43
Miss Catherine Barney daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Barney at 227 South Ninth street died this afternoon at 2 oclock after a lingering illness. Funeral set for Saturday at 9 oclock from St Marys church with Rev Father White officiating. She was 43.
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Catherine Barney
Robert Barney
South Ninth Street
St. Mary’s Church
Father White
Miss Barney
Miss Hilma Hanson Weds Ebert Mehlum at West Coon Prairie
Miss Hilma Hanson and Ebert Mehlum married in a Viroqua area ceremony officiated by Rev. Smely. The church, decorated with lax and roses, saw about 100 guests at a 2 PM service followed by a five o'clock dinner at the bride's home. The couple will live near Springville.
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Viroqua
Wis
West Coon Prairie Church
Ocleock
Hilma Hanson
Ebert Mehlum
Smely
Telena Mehlum
Helen Hanson
Louise Hanson
Tille Christianson
Nora Nelson
Charley Hanson
Albert Egeness
Oscar Hagen
Ella Christianson
Mendelshon
Mehlum
Grand-daddy bluff proposed as park by Gor don Perkins backers
Attys Gordon and Perkins seek subscriptions to buy the bluff front sixty acres for two thousand dollars, aiming to raise ten thousand for initial work to transform the rock face into a park. Mrs Bliss has two offers for the property one for the stone face and another for the woods. Perkins away on vacation delays effort but expected to return soon and complete the fundraising and purchase.
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Grand-dad Bluff
George H. Gordon
E. G. Perkins
Frank P. Hixon
L. C. Colman
Perkins
Insurance Is No Longer A Mystery State Commission Warns
The State Insurance Commissioner writes in The Tribune that insurance concerns are clarified for patrons. Officials urge readers to seek guidance on coverage and protections, signaling reforms and steers toward better understanding of policies.
NOW extravagance Eliminated Mystery Gone Proxies Killed
A concise report notes removal of lavish spending and related proxies while deposits remain required and a surplus is preserved, signaling tighter financial control and retained assets.
Insurance Bills From Wisconsin Legislature Debate
Madison July 18 The legislature completed its work on life insurance bills after an investigation committee proposed twenty four measures. Key items include clarifying terms to remove ambiguity, regulating elections in mutual companies, abolishing proxy voting to empower policyholders, and allowing each holder to vote for a single director to improve board selection.
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Madison
Wis
Insurance Investigation Committee
Regents Banquet Invitations Stem From La Crosse Meeting
La Crosse Board of Trade plans a banquet for the state normal regents to be hosted during their La Crosse meeting on July 26. Governor James O Davidson, Charles S Van Hise, and Dean E A Birge will be invited, along with the state railroad and tax commissions and UW leaders. Ray S Reid travels to Madison tonight to extend invitations and finalize banquet details with the committee.
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James O. Davidson
Charles S. van Hise
University of Wisconsin
E. A. Birge
la Crosse Board of Trade
State Board of Normal Regents
la Crosse
State Railroad
State Tax Commission
Ray S. Reid
Madison
Regentse
The
State University
Reid
Board of Trade Committee
Burglary At Fries Residence Reported Last Night
Between 7 and 8 oclock last night robbers entered Charlie B Fries 411 North Ninth street through a ground floor bedroom window and made off with a solid gold watch a watch fob and a silver match safe. The loss was discovered about 8:30 p m and police were notified this afternoon with no trace of the burglars.
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Charlie B. Fries
North Ninth Street
Henry Fries
Jews Slaughtered in Warsaw Outbreak at Skonitz Front
An anti Jewish demonstration in Skonitz near the Austrian border left scores dead and many injured as mobs entered the ghetto at dawn. Victims included women children and men. some were killed by Cossacks after resisting armed peasants. Agitators tied to failed agrarian expropriation plans were blamed for the violence.
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Warsaw
Skonitz
America to Win Great World War predicted by astrologer
Detroit July 18. A world war is forecast to begin around July 1918, according to Professor Lyman Stowe who predicted the Spanish-American war. He claims the war cannot be stopped within five years and that the United States will be drawn in globally with England allying with world powers. He cites planetary positions as evidence and predicts American supremacy.
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Detroit
Mich
Lyman Stowe
United States
England
Miss Jessie Zeman Arrives in La Crosse for Visit
Miss Jessie Zeman of Chicago has arrived in La Crosse to visit friends and spend time with them during her stay in the city.
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Jessie Zeman
Chicago
la Crosse
Haywood case closes evidence as Hawley set for closing
In Boise Idaho July 18 the Haywood case closes evidence with the state in rebuttal and the defense resting. Morning session debated jury instructions as Darrow argued that Beck and McCormick killings at Independence depot and the Bradley episode should be excluded. Hawley to open closing Friday followed by Richardson Darrow and Borah.
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Boise
Idaho
Haywood
Darrow
Beck
McCormick
Independence Depot
Peabody
Goddard
Bradley
Hawley
Richardson
Borah
Two La Crosse Boys Promoted In Washington Service
Louis Campbell and William P. Bartel, once La Crosse youths, have advanced in government posts in Washington. Congressman Esch announced their promotions. Bartel is to wed today. Campbell moved from post office to the printing department at 1200 annually. Bartel rises to a top U S commerce commission office job at 1100 annually.
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la Crosse
Louis Campbell
William P. Bartel
Washington
John J. Esch
Mr. Bartel
Mr. Campbell
George A. Campbell
Post Office Department
Bartel
Civil Service
Messenger
Government Museum
U. S. Commerce Commission
Spooks Guard Riches Found in Haunted House
While tearing down a haunted house owned by Dan Trainer, workers uncovered an old shoe containing 1500 dollars in cash. The bills date back sixteen years to inhabitants described as feeble minded who are now deceased.
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Madison
Wis
Dan Trainer
Booster button contract to be let today
The booster committee will select a supplier for campaign buttons this afternoon. C F Peterson of Whitehead Hoag, arriving from Minneapolis, bids for the work, joined by Snow of Meek Advertising Coshocton. E G Staats & Co also submits quotes as the committee aims to complete the purchase promptly. Governor Davidson likely to speak at booster day. Senator Foraker to be contacted. W J Bryan declines attendance.
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C. F. Peterson
Whitehead Hoag Company
Mineneapolis
Snow
Meek Advertising Company
Coshocton
E. G. Staats & Co
James O. Davidson
W. E. Barber
Barber
Senator Foraker
W. J. Bryan
Koreans decree removal of all Japanese officials in Korea
In Seoul on July 18, Koreans decreed the removal of all Japanese officials in the country. Placards demanding the passing of all officials representing the mikado appeared in public places. Ministers are heavily guarded and the audience of Marquis Ito with the emperor, scheduled for today, was postponed.
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Seoul
Korea
Marquis Ito
Jumps Fourteen Floors to Death in Chicago
Miss Anna Normoyle, a despondent student at a local shorthand college, leaped from the fifteenth floor of the Masonic Temple rotunda in Chicago and fell 200 feet to instant death. She was found with broken bones and bruised flesh.
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Chicago
Anna Normoyle
Masonic Temple Rotunda
Normoyle
Short Hand College
Mrs. William Thaw Travels via Port Arthur to West Coast
Mrs. William Thaw traveled through Port Arthur Ontario last night on a journey from Winnipeg to British Columbia and then to San Francisco to visit friends.
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Winnipeg
Man
William Thaw
Port Arthur
Ont
British Columbia
San Francisco
Weather and Water Forecasts for Wisconsin Minnesota Iowa
Weather and water outlook reports showers in Wisconsin tonight with Friday fair. Minnesota sees fair conditions tonight and Friday. Iowa mostly fair with showers in extreme east tonight. Stage of water today is 5.7 feet, down 0.2 foot from yesterday, with a further drop expected.
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Wisconsin
Minnesota
Iowa
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