Unknown man crushed by freight train in Red Wing
A Milwaukee freight train No. 66 stopped at Red Wing after midnight following a bump felt in the caboose. An unidentified man, likely a Red Wing resident, was found mangled on the tracks and killed instantly after apparently losing grip while boarding the caboose in a intoxicated state. Conductor Roy Black of Minneapolis led the train.
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Milwaukee
Red Wing
Roy Black
Minneapolis
No. 10
Switching duties assigned at Mill street crossing
Yard Master Lutiger secured a day switch tender for Mill street crossing Milwaukee road. George Mueller, longtime Milwaukee night switchman, appointed to the post and starts tomorrow to manage all day switches and engine changes for day passenger trains. Italians at work in Milwaukee yards push track surfacing as 45 new workers boost progress ahead of winter.
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Joseph Lutiger
Mill Street
Milwaukee Road
George Mueller
Milwaukee
Luniger
Grady
Peter Fischbach
Pat Madden
Inmate Seeks to Lift Freight Car in Insane Delusion
A demented man was found in the Burlington yards at Savanna trying to lift a heavy freight car, claiming his brother was under it and that he was freeing him. Police took him in, physicians deemed him insane, and he will be cared for or sent to the county insane asylum if no improvement occurs.
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Burlington
Savanna
Early North Side Resident Mrs Coy Dies at Home
Mrs. E. Coy an early resident of the North side died at 11 pm at her home 1638 Avon street heart trouble. She is survived by her husband a Civil War veteran and two daughters Mrs. W H Ward Trinidad Colo and Mrs A H Williams Missoula Mont. Funeral arrangements to be announced by Undertaker Wm Dwyer. Mrs Coy had long been in ill health and came to the city from DeSoto Wis.
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E. Coy
North Side
Avon Street
W. H. Ward
Trinidad
Colo
A. H. Williams
Missoula
Mont
Wm. Dwyer
Coy
DeSoto
Wis
North Side in Brief and Red Letter Sale Ads
Local brief notes report visits and returns by residents on the north side including Ed Dowell and family from Kane street J J Rouse and Pauline Rouse from Charles Street and others visiting La Belle Waupaca and Chicago Poehling’s Red Letter Sale promotes ten day clearance with best bargains Mrs Mary Pfieffer hosts visitors Dan Dineen and Andrew Wightman depart for Madison and Chicago The funeral of Mary Valiquett held at St James Caledonia Street with interment at French Island cemetery
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Ed Dowell
Kane Street
Nelson
Wis
J. J. Rouse
Pauline Rouse
Charles Stret
la Belle
Poehling
Wittenberg
Avon Street
John Smith
Waupaca
McLaughlin
Ross Jones and Son
Rose Street
New Amsterdam
Guy Mathews
Indiana
Floren Spansail
Chicago
Minneapolis
Helen Main
Magdalena Pfeiffer
Mary Pfieffer
Ed Zimmerhakle
Caledonia
Mary Prfieffer
Dan Dineen
Madison
Andrew Wightman
Mary Valiquett
West la Crosse
Hendricks
St. James Church
Caledonia Street
French Island
Foley's Kidney Remedy Advertisement Caution
Delay in using Foley's Kidney Remedy for backache or kidney trouble may worsen the disease. Start taking Foley's Kidney Remedy now to improve health and avoid serious illness, cautions O. T. Erhart.
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Foley
O. T. Erhart
Miss Mabel Howard Enters Convent in New York
Miss Mabel Howard leaves stage life to begin novitiate at the convent of Our Lady of Charity of the Good Shepherd in Angers New York. The actress, known for appearances with Richard Mansfield and Mrs Leslie Carter, plans to take vows soon.
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New York
Mabel Howard
Order of Our Lady of Charity of the Good Shepherd of
Angers
Socialist in a breach of promise in New York court
Anna Bertha Grunspan sues William English Walling, Chicago Socialist, for 100000 dollars alleging breach of promise. Walling, a settlement worker and author, is married to Anna S. Trunsky. The suit claims Walling met Grunspan in Paris and taught her English to facilitate marriage. He contends no promise was made and the alleged offense occurred in France.
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New York
Anna Bertha Grunspan
English Walling
Chicago
Supreme Court
Brady
Walling
Anna S. Trunsky
Paris
Miss Grunspan
Wall
Man Faces Frustration When Asked To Explain The Unknown
A husband grows sore as his wife asks for explanations on topics he knows nothing about. The brief highlights a common domestic tension over knowledge gaps and communication.
Auto Laws Publicized by Assn in Wisconsin
The La Crosse Automobile association publishes the state act on vehicle registration and operation. It outlines applications, certificate and plate issuance, general distinguishing numbers for dealers, speed rules, signaling, owner rights, lamps brakes and penalties for noncompliance.
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Henry N .Boehm
la Crosse Automobile Association
Secretary of State
Mny
Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy
An old advertisement touts Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as the world’s most successful medicine for bowel complaints. It claims to relieve pain and suffering and save lives for both children and adults.
Germs and Ghosts Warned by Golden Medical Discovery Ad
An old advertisement extols Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as strengthening the body against germs. It emphasizes fear of microbes over ghosts, claims the medicine cleanses impurities, enriches blood, and supports digestion. The pitch notes no alcohol and a 40 year cure record.
French Aeroplane Again Meets Mishap at Calais Test Flight
French aviator Hubert Latham suffers a second mishap as wind toppled his aeroplane during prep for a Channel crossing. Five minutes later a new takeoff ended with a buckled running wheel and further damage. At Alais Count delambert also damages his Wright aircraft on a poor start and postpones another attempt.
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Calais
France
Hubert Latham
Latham
English Channel
Lambert
Alais
Count Delambert
Wright
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Endorsed For Colds And Coughs
The ad promotes Chamberlains Cough Remedy as safe and effective for coughs colds and whooping cough. It asserts there is no danger in use and relief will follow. It encourages purchase as a trusted remedy for respiratory symptoms.
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Chamberlain
Bonuses for Babies in Paris Plan to Lift Births
Prof. Richet proposes a government bill to pay bonuses for births in France. The plan would give 100 dollars for the second child and 200 dollars for each later child, with a 50 percent death tax on assets left to an only child to fund the scheme.
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Paris
Richet
Academy of Medicine
France
Richet Stys
Glidden Tourists Head 195 Mile Leg to Kansas City
Glidden tourists depart Denver for Hugo on the final leg toward Kansas City. The 195 mile run today will conclude the long motor tour Friday with the finish line at Kansas City.
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Denver
Col
Hugo
Kansas City
Chinamen Contend for Women Teachers in Greensburg
Greensburg July 26 Chinamen have won a contest for women teachers in Greensburg with participants from the local community. The event highlighted cultural and educational themes and drew attention to opportunities for women professionals within the district.
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Greensburg, Pa
Sunday School Strike Ends With Mixed Classes
After a disruption sparked by Chinamen demanding single teaching for women in Sunday schools, the First M E Church council withdrew young teachers and switched to male tutors. The Chinamen refused to attend without a woman teacher per pupil, and a compromise ended with each Chinaman placed with a white woman tutor.
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Sigel
New York
Math Episcopal Church
Church Council
Clagg
President Taft Sees Air Ship At Fort Myer Flight
Orville Wright planned endurance and speed tests at Fort Myer as wind reached 13 to 20 miles per hour. Spectators estimated last night’s flight the most successful yet and Taft, among 10,000 onlookers, urged him to push the test despite unfavorable conditions.
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Washington
Orville Wright
Fort Myer
Orville
Taft
Aldrich
Cannon
Russian soldier a high roller under fire at court martial
Lt. Uressky of Fortress Peter and Paul faces court martial after a raid disclosed he hosted high stake games in his rooms. A tip from an unnamed young woman alleged she was cheated of a large sum, prompting authorities to search his apartment.
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LT. Petersburg
Col. Uressky
Russia
Peter and Paul
Uressky
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Poehling’s
Tribune
Ass'n
Board of Public Works
Common Council
THE
Lacrosse Tribune
North Side Office
Clinton Street
Glidden
Blackburn
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