Plan for La Crescent general store and elevator drives bid to bypass La Crosse
Wealthy backers announce a $50,000 fund in ten days to build a large general store, an elevator, and stockyards at La Crescent end of the causeway. If the bridge is not made free, Minnesota products must pass La Crescent, giving the new venture a market and potentially diverting trade from La Crosse.
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Minnesota
la Crosse
Houston County
The
Tribune
Levi Atkinson
Allan Cameron
James Farrell
Plaa
Frank Smith
Smith Grubber Company
Meansere
La Crosse May Get Sanatorium
District Attorney James Thompson announced that La Crosse County may build a modern tuberculosis sanatorium within a year with state aid to cover part of the cost. The county board meets tomorrow to decide on the project and road improvements with state funds available for qualified townships.
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James Thompson
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Grand Dad's Bluff
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Simon Directs the Defense of Capital in Port au Prince
Port au Prince report says President Antoine Simon, recovered from illness, leaves palace to direct capital defense as insurgent advance guard sits about twelve miles away. The American yacht is turned over to the Haitian government and US gunboat Peorie arrives to restore quiet capably. The State Department authorizes warning to Haiti against bombardment of unfortified cities and to hold Haiti accountable for damage to American interests or citizens.
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Antoine Simon
Haytien
Cape Haytien
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Washington
State Department
Furniss
Hayti
Wickersham Denies Alaska Land Grab Charges Before Congress
Army General Wickersham testified to the House Judiciary Committee denying Delegate Wickersham of Alaska who accused the department of shielding perjurers and blocking competent officials. He said the department was active in Alaska with a 1910 investigation by special attorney McNamara and rejected claims that coal bid requirements by the War Department were noncompetitive.
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Wickersham
House Committee On Judiciary
Alaska
Controller Bay
Department
McNamara
MCRL
Floods Maroon Town Cattle Drown Near Beatrice
In Lincoln Nebraska on July 24 rain and floods from the Blue river valley left Beatrice area cut off as eight inches fell. Rail lines Burlington Union Pacific and Rock Island out of commission around Beatrice. Cattle hogs drowned thousands of acres of corn ruined and property loss exceeds 590000 with no lives lost.
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Neb
Beatrice
Here
Blue River Valley
Burlington
Union Pacific
Rock Island
Blue River
Pope Pius Taken Ill At Rome With Severe Cold
Pope Pius was confined to bed in Rome due to a severe sore throat from a cold. Dr. Marchiafava and Dr. Petacci attended, with Petacci noting only a bad cold and fever, and predicting a return to normal activity within a few days.
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Petacci
Beattie Shows Little Emotion In Richmond Murder Case
In Richmond a 27 year old Beattie faces trial for killing his wife while his lover Beulah Binford pleads loyalty. From jail she offers to confess to save him, claiming she would die for his sake. Beattie remains cold as detectives probe a possible last night reconciliation plans. The Beattie family tensions and a Dover Del home visit by the bereaved parents add to the case’s strain.
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Richmond
Beulah Binford
Henry C. Beattie, Jr
Beattie
Harry
Manchester
Douglass Beattie
Dover
Del
Henry Clay Beattie, Jr
Austrian murdered stiletto found in Milwaukee slaying
Milwaukee police launched a drag net after the body of 40 year old Austrian Stephen Novicki was found with knife wounds in a west side vacant lot. A blood trail and footprints marked a brutal struggle. a stiletto with initials S S was found nearby, aiding investigators in tracing the assailant.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Stephen Novicki
Texas Prohibition Outcome Contested Amid Tight Count
Court battle looms as Texas vote on statewide prohibition remains uncertain after a narrow wets lead. Early returns show mixed shifts with Bee and Brewster counties flipping. Dallas County notably weak for anti-saloons. Ball predicts possible court action over alleged fraud as final tallies lag into midweek.
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Texas
Bee County
Brewster
Dallas City
Thomas H. Ball
Ball
Rumors of War Disturb England
London reports a fresh outbreak of panic over the Moroccan crisis with rumors of France or Germany at war and fleets seen offshore. Government officials say negotiations proceed and markets hold, while public nerves remain frayed by sensational claims.
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London
France
Germany
David Lloyd-George
Great Britain
Morocco
City to drill new 650 foot well in Neenah
Neenah aims to ease water famine in hot weather by inviting bids to drill another 650 foot well. Water meters are being installed to curb water waste.
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Neenah
Wis
Inferno Devastates Constantinople Native Quarter
A major incendiary fire swept the Stambou native quarter of Constantinople destroying over 5,090 buildings. Chefket Pasha, minister of war, was injured directing relief efforts as fires broke out in multiple areas. Officials blame opponents of the government. fear of further outbreaks lingers.
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Stambou
Chefket Pasha
Turkey
Ministry of War
Galata
Perea
Beloit Racer Dies After Motorcycle Crash
Lewis Dodge of Monroe was killed at a Beloit Motorcycle Club meet in Beloit Wisconsin when his motorcycle skidded into a fence. He suffered a brain concussion and a broken neck and died later that day without regaining consciousness.
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Beloit
Wis
Lewis Dodge
Monroe
Beloit Motorcycle Club
Doctor says many are buried alive
Boulder Colorado reports Dr Charles Ambrook 71 pioneer physician died yesterday. His body was embalmed today at the doctor's request and will be kept a week before burial because he feared being buried alive. He had long warned that many more were buried alive than people believed.
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Colo
Charles Ambrook
Ambrook
Long illness ends in death of local resident Wenzel Dvorak
Wenzel Dvorak, a resident for forty one years, died at his home Sunday after a long illness. He was well known in the community and leaves behind his family. Funeral arrangements will be announced by the local funeral home.
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Wenzel Dvorak
Funeral Service for La Crosse Resident Dvorak
Anton Sander of Waupeton N D reports the death of La Crosse resident Werze Dvorak aged 71 after a half year illness. Funeral at St Wenceslaus Church Wednesday at 9 AM with burial in the Catholic cemetery. Dvorak born in Pistin Bohemia in 1850 came to La Crosse 1852 and later ran a grocery business before retiring last August. He leaves a widow two daughters Mary and Mrs Lopsk and two sons M W and Wenzel Jr with a sister Anton Sander of Waupeton ND listed among survivors.
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la Crosse
Mississippi Street
Europe
Nebraska
Mr. Dvorak
Pistin
Bohemia
United States
Street peddlers strike Chicago over anti noise law
Four thousand street peddlers supplying thousands of Chicago families with fresh vegetables went on strike after police were ordered to enforce the anti noise ordinance prohibiting calls. The peddlers met in an indignation meeting guarded by police to prevent disorder.
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Chicago
Wind Storm Strikes La Crosse River Seiners Lose Man
A storm on the river triggers a deadly accident as the Wenzel party watches a haul near Dakota Minnesota. Perry M Brown and Oscar Klansrud rescue others while Mr. Wenzel perishes leaping toward the dam end amid turbulent waters. The incident unfolds after a day of fishing and camp life.
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Dakota
Oscar Klansrud
Arthur Berg
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Wenzel
Wenzel Drowns After Leap From Sinking Boat
A man identified as Wenzel perished after leaping from a sinking boat amid rough surf. Rescue crews recovered his body as search efforts followed a capsize near the coast.
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Wenzel
Hurricane fills flat-sow victims plunge as craft is borne around dam
A hurricane lashes a flat area causing boats to ride the flood of a dam breach. Two residents escape with their lives as debris and water surge through the area, endangering nearby homes and responders.
Family Sees The Accident Body Recovered Morning
The report notes a drowning incident with a body recovered this morning after a whirlpool accident. Names include Loyal Smith from Dresbach Minnesota and William Hagenbarth from Running Slough, with dates and other individuals listed for reference.
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Loyal Smith
Dresbach
Minn
William Hagenbarth
Running Slough
Peter Schuh
West Channel
Edwin Esterle
Black River
F. A. Wenzel
Dakota
Hat maker F A Wenzel drowned at Dakota crossing
Wind gusts of 45 mph sent La Crosse Hat Works proprietor F A Wenzel plunging from a wingdam to the Mississippi river at Dakota Minnesota while crossing in a boat with two fishermen. Mrs Wenzel and her daughters on the houseboat party witnessed the tragedy.
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F. A. Wenzel
la Crosse
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