Mayor Welcomes Array of Singers at Saengerfest Event
In La Crosse the Saengerfest crowd warmly received Mayor Wendell A. Anderson who honored the German tradition with a scholarly talk praising municipal dignity. The audience joined in serenades after his remarks while efforts to secure a permanent auditorium were noted. He shared humor and a brief apology for past disruptions to the festival.
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Wendell A. Anderson
Saengerfest
Dr. Anderson
la Crosse
St. Paul
Saengerbund
Tribune Welcomes Muscatine Guests In Songful Visit
A hearty Muscatine Maennerchor visit fills the Tribune office with music and cheer. Mayor Barney Smith greets the singers as they perform an opening program and share the names of many guests including John G. Kuebler and F. L. Schuertfeger among others.
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Barney Smith
Muscatine
Maennerchor
John G. Kuebler
F. L. Schuertfeger
Emil Kranz
Julius Jelimer
Frank Cahyke
Rudolf Blass
Wicker- Jans Her
Charles Spieth
Barney Schmidt
Will Eberhart
H. F. Braasch
Prof. F. Grade
Henry Heinz
H. F. Kuriger
C. Melcking
Jos. Schaab
Wm. Deceter
Carl Hess
J. F. Heerd
F. W. Evensmeyer
John T. Hester
H. Mahraun
Journal
Mike Knoeschlein
Cannon For Hopkins In Illinois Senate Fight
Chicago July 24 Speaker Cannon today joined the Illinois senatorial contest backing Albert J Hopkins for re election. Congressman Foss opposes Hopkins in the race.
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Cannon
Illinois
Albert J. Hopkins
Foss
U Hopkins
Doerflinger Accepts Banner at Saengerfest Ceremony
William Doerflinger president of the local Saengerbund accepts the bundes banner to hold for two years until the next Saengerfest. He speaks in German with translation about German song and unity and thanks La Crosse supporters for the event.
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William Doerflinger
Doerflinger
New and Speaking Likeness of Cardinal Gibbons
Walden Fawcett notes Cardinal Gibbons born in America celebrates his seventy fourth birthday. The prelate shows energy and humor and comments on politics morality and religion during departure from New York for Europe. He asserts that only Christians should hold office and that politics without morality lacks virtue and religion without God.
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Walden Fawcett
America
New York
Europe
Mayor Serenaded in Pajamas by Milwaukee Musicians
Milwaukee serenaders visited La Crosse as part of the Saengerfest, serenading Mayor Anderson late at night and again at city hall. The mayor greeted the performance with wit and gratitude, praising the musicians and the city’s reception of the event.
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Sebastopol
Annie Laurie
Minister Moran Denies False Pretenses Charge After Court Appearance
Rev Wilson Moran faced Judge Brindley on a charge of obtaining money under false pretenses. Moran, claiming prior loans were repaid, denies misrepresentation and says he borrowed while drinking. He was held for investigation as authorities review the allegation that he acted as a vacant Christ Episcopal pulpit minister.
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Wilson Moran
Brindley
Moran
la Crosse County
Superior
la Crosse
Americans win marathon after Dorando protest overturns result
Dorando Petriodoro Dorandos, the Italian long shot, originally won the marathon from Windsor Castle to the stadium in 2 54 36 but was disqualified. Hayes of America was later declared winner after a protest citing Dorandos was helped five times by friends during the final stretch. Hayes finished in 2 56 18 25 as crowds cheered the American flag.
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Hayes
America
Dorandos
Directors and Singers Prepare for Saengerfest Auditions
Theodore Kelbe leads a 2000-voice mass chorus at the Saengerfest in Davenport with energetic conducting and strict tempo discipline. Hugo Bach directs the 18-violin festival orchestra while veterans like "Papa" Reese and Madison figures join the Davenport delegation recalling earlier saengerfests.
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Kelle
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Herman Kelbe
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Madden
Claude Madden
St. Paul
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Davenport
Louis Rieck
F. C. Knappe
la Crosse
Behrens Declines Saengerbund Presidency Amid Prohibition Debate
The Saengerbund faces a presidential decision as Theodore G. Behrens of Chicago says he will not seek another term. Otto W. Rowland of St. Paul is favored by many, while John L. Utermoehl is likely to become vice president. Cities like St. Paul Dubuque Omaha and Rock Island vie to host the next Saengerfest amid distribution debates and political timing.
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Chicago
la Crosse
Otto W. Rowland
St. Paul
John L. Utermoehl
Saengerfest
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Dubuque
Omaha
Neb
Behrens
William Doerflinger
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Illinois
Minnesota
Rock Island
Davenport
Moline
Iichter
Richter
Rowland
Star Anna Hickisch Appears Against the Cold
Miss Anna Hickisch is seen standing despite a bad cold, appearing supreme and poised. Her display reflects resilience as she remains in the spotlight.
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Anna Hickisch
La Crosse Saengerfest Opens Under Fine Weather
Urquhart Cawley reviews opening La Crosse Saengerfest noting strong Milwaukee orchestra under a capable director, praised male reception chorus led by Robert Isler, and the mixed chorus under Oscar Frey. He records late start at 8:30 with Hugo Bach conducting and hopes for full balcony attendance today.
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Robert Isler
Oscar Frey
Hugo Bach
Bryan Sues to Come to State
Bryan will address the Farmers National Congress in September in Madison at the urging of John A. Aylward the Democratic candidate for governor. Republicans seek a speaker to offset the Democrats. Aylward says he may skip the Milwaukee convention if it appears he opposes primary elections. Colonel Vilas shows slight improvement. Van Auken of the Fair association expects Bryan to visit La Crosse during the fair.
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Farmers’ National Congress
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Aylward
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van Auken
The
Fair Association
la Crosse
Vernon County Man Dies This Morning
Albert Fortun of Bristow aged 35 died of tuberculosis this morning in Viroqua Wisconsin. He leaves a widow and several children and a cousin Albert who works at the Lindemann store. Funeral planned at West Prairie church at 3 PM Saturday.
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Bristow
Albert
Linndemann
West Prairie Church
Begging for Food Leads to Thirty Day Jail Sentence
Herman Cart was arrested for vagabond status after begging bread and butter. Detective John Taylor brought him to court where he pleaded guilty and received thirty days in the county jail.
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Herman Cart
John Taylor
Weather and Water Report Across Regions
Warmest in Phoenix and several southern and western cities reached 94 while La Crosse stood at 64 and 84 in the high readings. The river at La Crosse falls to 7.5 feet and Prairie du Chien to 9.2 feet as showers and warmer spells move through the Midwest and plains.
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