Wilson plans firm reply to Germany on submarine dispute
President Wilson reviews the German note with his cabinet and prepares a direct, frank response to Count von Bernstorff. Officials expect a message to Berlin by Friday, stressing evidence that the Lusitania was unarmed and urging German cooperation to protect noncombatants and American travelers in the war zone.
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Germany
United States
Wilson
Americas
von Bernstorf
Dumba
Berlin
Department of Commerce
New York
Lusitania
Count von Kernstorff
White House
Cary T. Grayson
Monument to Clara Barton Dedicated at Prison Park
Andersonville Georgia June 1. A monument honoring Clara Barton the Civil War nurse and longtime head of the American Red Cross was dedicated yesterday in Prison Park. A large company of Grand Army veterans and allied group members traveled from the north to attend the ceremony.
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Andersonville
Prison Park
Clara Barton
American Red Cross Society
Arkansas Flood Destroys Levee Near Parlam
More than 3 000 acres of farm land largely under cultivation were flooded when the Arkansas river flood crest washed away a levee near Parlam. Other points on the river reported levees safe and the worst of the flood past.
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Conway
Ark
Arkansas River
Parlam
Detroit real estate financier dies after Saginaw crash
Fred Michelson a Detroit millionaire real estate man and four other Detroiters were injured in an automobile accident near Saginaw a week ago and Michelson died in a hospital today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saginaw, Mich
Fred &. Michelson
Detroit
Here
Edward Hanna Named Archbishop of San Francisco
Rome reports Monsignor Edward Hanna was appointed archbishop of San Francisco. Rev Joseph Glass was named bishop of Salt Lake City Utah in the same announcement.
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Rome
Edward Hanna
San Francisco
Joseph Glass
Salt Lake City
Utah
Italians Storm Monte Zugno Threatens Rovereto Fortifications
In the Tyrolean Alps Italian troops stormed Monte Zugno and captured it from Austrian forces, gaining dominate of Rovereto and Mori fortifications. Italian artillery and Alpine troops pressed the assault, while authorities reported hundreds displaced as fortifications and entrenchments rise near Rovereto. In Rome a proclamation denounces venomous Austrian German statements and hints at undisclosed documents countering their claims.
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Rome
Tyrolean Alps
Monte Zugno
Rovereto
Mount Zugno
Adige Valley
Trent
Mori
Trentino
Mount Altissimo
Zugno
Sarravalle
War Office
Altissimo
Adige
Tots Make Merry in May Fete Today
Children from various schools parade from Market square to Main Street as the May fete opens with a number by the Normal school band. A dramatization of Jack Frost autumn leaves and spring sowers followed, with songs dances and games from ten schools.
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Market Square
Main Street
Homer E. Cotton
Normal School
Jack Frost
Hamilton School
Game
Pop Goes the Weasel
Webster
Lincoln
Sally Waters
Logan
French Troops Take Position East of Notre Dame de Lorette
French forces stormed a strong German position on the plateau east of Notre Dame de Lorette after hours of artillery fire. Prisoners were taken and the fighting continued near a sugar mill on Souchez outskirts as the battle north of Arras rages, with heavy shelling and stubborn German defense in ruins.
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Paris
Notre Dame de Lorette
Souchez
Arras
Austro German Offensive Around Przemysl Halted
Petrogad reports a semi official statement saying the Austro German offensive around Przemysl has been definitely stopped. The battle line shows Germans on the defensive north and south of Przemysl while Russian forces push forward northwest and along the Lubaczowka river. Prisoners are increasing as Russian attacks continue in the Chyrof area.
Pilot Barnes Killed in Air Battle Over Hendon
An official Admiralty statement says Barnes, a member of the Royal Air Force, fell with his biplane last night near Hendon, six miles from central London, during an air battle as Zeppelin raids approached. No further details were released.
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Nion Corps
Hendon
Admiralty
London
Barnes
Woman on hike dons man's clothes during cross-country trek
Mrs. Rob ert L. Thomas of Columbus Ohio walks in khaki trooper suit with her husband from Columbus toward the San Francisco exposition. She jokes about preferring sturdy travel garb over feminine attire and says she plans to continue the long journey.
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Robert L. Thomas
Columbus
Ohio
la Crosse
San Francisco Exposition
Mrs. Thomas
Mine sinks Russian bark in North Sea
The Russian bark Montrosa from Mariehamn struck a mine and sank in the North Sea off Hull England. Her crew were landed there. Built in 1862 she was one of the oldest Russian sailing ships in the North Sea trade and displaced 1022 tons.
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Hull
England
Montrosa
Marieham
North Sea
Mysterious Woman Found Dead in Chicago Water
The body of a young woman in rich clothing was recovered from the water at Grand Street. She was unrecognizable due to exposure. notable items include a crescent pin with a ruby and shoes labeled Todd's Boot Shop. A new mystery hangs over the case as investigators examine the attire for clues.
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Chicago
Jake Michi-gan
Grand Street
Todd
City Sinks Water Bond Debt From 1895 Pumping Station
La Crosse paid 38000 from its sinking fund to cancel water bonds issued in 1895 for the Jay Street pumping station near Front. The instruments were signed by White Beaver D Frank Powell who was mayor then and John Verchota who was city clerk.
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la Crosse
Jay Street
Front
White Beaver
D. Frank Powell
John Verchota
Prof Harry Packman Organ Recital at Christchurch
Prof Harry Packman organist at Christchurch will give an aid organ recital at 8 15 Thursday evening. He will be assisted by the church choir and violin soloist Miss Dean Root. No admission will be charged and the recital is open to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Packman
Christchurch
Packman
Dean Root
Fireman Shot by Accident in Burlington
J C Stephens a Burlington fireman was accidentally shot in the left shoulder yesterday morning at East Winona. He was rushed to La Crosse by passenger train and taken to his rooming place at 2619 Woods street. Dr F C Sutter attending him does not think his condition serious. The bullet has not been recovered.
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J.C. Stephens
Burlington
East Winona
la Crosse
Woods Street
F.C. Sutter
Odd Fellows From La Crosse Attend Manitowoc Convention
Frank Branson Sidney Drake Ole Elbertson William Owen Mrs John Callaway and Mrs F W Boardman travel to Manitowoc to represent La Crosse lodges of the Odd Fellows and Rebekahs at the grand lodge convention in session today through Thursday. Paul W Mahoney deputy grand master also leaves to deliver the response to Manitowoc Mayor Henry Stolze's address of welcome.
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Frank Branson
Sidney Drake
Ole Elbertson
William Owen
John Callaway
F. W. Boardman
Manitowoc
la Crosse
The
Odd Fellows and Rebekahs
Grand Lodge
Order
Paul W. Mahoney
Mahoney
Henry Stolze
Launch Strikes Row Boat in Mississippi Incident
Albert Schroeder received the first Mississippi baptizing of the 1915 season when his row boat was struck by the launch of W A Wager of the Listman Mill company near the wagon bridge. Schroeder was uninjured and picked up by Mr Wager.
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Albert Schroeder
W. A. Wager
Listman Mill Company
Schroeder
Wager
Confederates Gather for 25th Annual Veterans Reunion
In Richmond Virginia on June first fifty years after the war United Confederate veterans gathered for the formal opening of their 25th annual reunion. Gov Stuart and Mayor Sinshie delivered welcoming addresses.
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Richmond
Stewart
Sinshie
Romanian Press Supports Romania Allies Intervention
London dispatches report that Romanian press now favors Romania joining the war on the Allied side. Bucharest sources indicate broad public backing for intervention.
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London
Bucharest
Rumania
Hibbing Fight Over Taxes Sparks 11 Mining Firms
Hibbing cites $265 000 in village taxes now disputed by eleven Mesaba mining companies. The firms refuse to pay and issue a statement accusing the municipality of reckless extravagance.
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Hibbing
Minn
Nation successor to carry on Carrie Nation’s work
Campbell H. Moore of Springfield declares he is commissioned by God to “try everybody on earth” and will devote the rest of his life to fighting the liquor traffic, continuing Carrie Nation’s reform efforts.
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Springfield
Carrie Nation
Campbell H. Moore
Caminetti Case Inquiry By Bailey Seeks Supreme Court Review
Former Senator Bailey petitioned the Supreme Court to review the Caminetti convention ruling on the charge of white slavery. The move comes from Washington and signals renewed attention to the case.
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Washington
Bailey
Supreme Court
Supreme Court backs Nebraska land bequest rule
Washington June 1 The supreme court upheld a Nebraska law that voids land bequests to non-resident aliens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Supreme Court
Nebraska
President's Day at Women's Club Hosts Kronor Guests
The Twentieth Century club held its President's Day at Mrs. Finch's home. Guests included Mrs. D. O. Kinsman of the State Federation and presidents of Campbell Library club La Crosse Women’s club Onalaska club and State Federation. A talk by Mrs. Kinsman followed with a musical program and poems before light refreshments.
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Twentieth Century Club
State Federation
la Crosse
Davis
D. G. Whyte
Qualifiers Named for La Crosse Club Opening Tournament Final
Qualifications for the opening tournament at La Crosse Country Club were set in three flights with twenty four men qualifying for Saturday finals. In flight one George Burton and C. W. Levis earned spots while flight two saw H J Hirscheimer and F H Hankerson or A L Goetzmann qualify and flight three included Robert Gordon and J R Moore.
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la Crosse
George Burton
CC. W. Levis
H. J. Hirscheimer
F. H. Hankerson
A. L. Goetzmann
Robert Gordon
J. R. Moore
Court reverses ruling in Rossi liquor charge
The Supreme Court reversed the Pennsylvania high court and found Tony Rossi of Lowellville Ohio guilty of selling liquor without a license in Pennsylvania. He took orders in Lawrence County and delivered across the river in his wagon, arguing the business was interstate.
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Washington
The
Supreme Court Today
Pennsylvania Supreme Court
Tony Rossi
Lowellville
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Lawrence County
Rossi
Burglars Break Window in Milwaukee Jewelry Store
Burglars broke a plate glass window in the downtown jewelry store of George Logemann and sons early today and stole watches rings and pins valued at $1 000. Finger marks on a glass display case are the only clue the police have.
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Milwaukee
George Logemann and Sons
Young People’s Society HostsTuesday Evening Program
The Young People’s society of the Norwegian Lutheran church on Sixth and Division will meet in the church parlors Tuesday night for an entertainment program by Miss Tillie Knudson Miss Josie Amundson and Miss Clara Evenson.
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Young People’s Society of the
Norwegian Lutheran Church
Sixth
Division Streets
Tillie Knudson
Josie Amundson
Clara Evenson
Seat Sale For All-of-a-Sudden Peggy Play
Seat reservations for the senior class play All of a Sudden Peggy will start tomorrow morning at the high school. Early response has been strong and signs point to a crowded show.
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Peggy
Hich
Galesville Fair Dates Set for August 24 25 26
Galesville Wisconsin announces annual fair dates for August 24 25 and 26. Organizers expect a highly successful event with community activities and exhibits.
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Galesville
Wis
Rural Letter Carriers pick Eau Claire for 1916 convention
The Rural Letter Carriers' association of Wisconsin chose Eau Claire as the site for its 1916 convention at the Wisconsin gathering in Madison on June 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wis
Rural Letter Carriers Association of Wisconsin
Eau Claire
Demand for Soft Snaps Quietly Echos Through Markets
A note mentions a growing demand for soft snaps with no public discussion. If any exist, they are not to be disclosed or spoken of, underscoring secrecy around limited offerings.
Germany fights for freedom of the seas in Lusitania dispute
Berlin says England broke laws first by mining the North Sea and declaring a war zone. Germany insists it must discuss the Lusitania matter with the United States on a common fact basis before any further talks.
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Carl W. Ackerman
United Press
Berlin
the Hague
America
Germany
Herr Gottlieb von Jagow
United Press Today
United States
von Jagow
Lusitania
England
High Seas
Herr von Jagow
Andrew D. White
White
Thanks for support after father's death and burial
The Andriesen and Wenslar families express heartfelt thanks to all who assisted during the death and burial of their beloved father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Andriesen
John Wenslar
Lost cigar revenue stamps package found
Finder asked to return the lost package of cigar revenue stamps to Jos. P. Riese & Co. at 1107 South Fourth and receive a reward.
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Jos
P. Riese & Co
South Fourth
Condor Steam Trawler Sinks After Mine Hit
The steam trawler Condor struck a mine six miles off Scarborough England on Saturday and sank. Nine crew members are feared lost with rescue operations underway and authorities investigating the incident.
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Scarborough
England
Mississippi anti Greek letters law upheld by court
The Mississippi anti Greek letter law was declared constitutional by the Supreme Court. The law bars from state schools members of all secret fraternities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mississippi
Supreme Court
Convict Tops List of Overworked Fathers in Family Tale
A guard reports a convict, noted as the most overworked, beating rival workers as the head of a large brood of daughters, highlighting his challenging daily duties and responsibilities.
Hold-Up Artist In Box Car Stunt Robs Gang
Six or seven hold up men were robbed of about $6.30 in a bar car at River Junction Sunday night. One victim alias John Smith of Chicago confessed to Superintendent D C Dewey, saying he knew the “fraternity” from past years and urging secrecy to avoid retaliations. A masked tramp rifled pockets as the gang reacted, and Smith feared naming him would trigger trouble.
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River Junction
John Smith
Chicago
D. C. Dewey
City Mission Today
Alias Smith
Eight Crack Shots Go to Davenport
The La Crosse Sharpshooters will send eight experts to Davenport Iowa for a July 21 to 27 shooting contest under the Central Sharpshooters Union of America. Attendees from La Crosse include Dr E A Gotterdam Theodor Kienahs John Rusche Henry Krenke George Ott J A Bartl Matt Platz and Sol Burdick. Clubs from across the United States will join, making it one of the season’s largest gatherings in Davenport.
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la Crosse
Davenport
Iowa
Central Sharpshooters’ Union of America
E. A. Gotterdam
Theodor Kienahs
John Rusche
Henry Krenke
George Ott
J. A. Bartl
Matt Platz
Sol Burdick
United States
Iowa City
Seven Divorces Set in Circuit Court Calendar
The circuit court term opened May 1 with one of the largest calendars in years. Seven divorce suits remain to be tried, including Belle Frohock versus Frank Frohoeck and Margaret Fries versus Joseph Fries. Judge FE. C. Higbee and court stenographer Alfred Harrison departed for Sparta for a special term.
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Circuit Court
FE. C. Higbee
Alfred Harrison
Sparta
Belle Frohock
Frank Frohoeck
Margaret Fries
Joseph J. Fries
Dora Rossberg
Edward Rossberg
Jennie Holmes
Elmer Holmes
Meta May
Harold May
Katherine Senn
Henry Senn
Ida A Dindiner
Adolph Dindiner
John Florian Funeral Today
The funeral for John Florian who died Friday at his home 941 Market Street was held at 2 30 PM from Tetley Silettes and Dakl undertaking rooms 211 South Sixth Street with Rev Henry Andreas officiating. Burial followed in Oak Grove cemetery. Survivors include three sisters and two brothers E G Erickson Paul Mur of Wilston Michigan Mrs W A tin William Muetze of Milwaukee Catherine Muetze of La Crosse and one aunt Mrs Alice Beck of this city.
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John Florian
Market Street
Tetley, Silettes and
Dak
South Sixth Street
Henry Andreas
Oak Grove Cemetery
Florian
E.G Erickson
Paul Mur
Wilston
Mich
W. A. Tin William Muetze
Milwaukee
Catherine Muetze
la Crosse
Alice Beck
Mrs John Schmit Dies After Illness of Nine Months
Mrs John J Schmit of 13 South Fifteenth street dies after a nine month illness. Born in Winona Minnesota thirty seven years ago she is survived by her husband her mother Mrs Minnie Goltz a brother Paul Goltz Waumandee Wisconsin and a sister Mrs Laura Kiekbusel Winona.
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John J Schmit
South Fifteenth Street
Schmit
Winona Minn
Minnie Goltz
Paul Goltz
Waumandee
Wis
Laura Kiekbusel
Winona
La Crosse Pupils Honored for University of Wisconsin Scholarship
Irwin Teutur and Margaret Lins, graduates of La High School, earned special honors for excellence at the University of Wisconsin. They joined 19 classmates in receiving the distinction after achieving multiple excellent awards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irwin Teutur
Margaret Lins
University of Wisconsin
Jones Elected Class Pastor For 1915 Baccalaureate
Rev D C Jones of the Presbyterian church has been chosen to deliver the baccalaureate sermon for the 1915 graduating class of Crosse High School. The services will be held at the Presbyterian church on Sunday June 13 with the entire class in attendance.
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D. C. Jones
The
Presbyterian Church
the Crosse High School
Turkish losses total 40000 in Dardanelles fighting
Cairo June 1 Turkish losses in killed and wounded in the Dardanelles fighting totalled more than 40000 two weeks ago, an official statement from Allied headquarters announced. Turkish officers reported prisoners from two weeks prior.
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Cairo
Delivery man hurt in streetcar incident on Vine Street
Peter DeHahn, 55, a Schulze store delivery man, suffered a broken left shoulder blade after being thrown to the pavement on Vine Street near the Northwestern hotel. A wheel of an eight ton wagon followed the streetcar track, causing the mishap.
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Peter DeHahn
Schulze
King
Vine Street
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Little Miss Make Believe
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Caminettie Review
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