John J Esch’s actions in Congress on railroads and defense
The article reviews John J Esch’s congressional work including rail road reform and safety measures. It highlights his push for steel passenger cars and for federal accident investigations, plus his long effort to secure a Camp Douglas Sparta military post and the impact of War Department policy on Wisconsin artillery plans.
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Camp Douglas
Sparta
Esch
War Department
Committee On Interstate and Foreign Commerce
Pennsylvania
Interstate Commerce Commission
House of Representatives
House
Congressional
Senate
Harriman
La Crosse Valley Baptists Convene Tonight at Tabernacle
The La Crosse Valley Baptists meet at 7 30 tonight in the recently remodeled Tabernacle Baptist church. The edifice now seats 600, with a new Sunday school room and kitchen. Rev Willard of Kendalls opens with the opening sermon, followed by Dr Peterson of Minneapolis on Foreign Missions. Delegates from surrounding towns gather for a week of programs and speeches by Dr Thomas of Chicago and Rev Gordon of Milwaukee.
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la Crosse Valley
Willard
Kendalls
Peterson
Minneapolis
Cassie Mahlum
Association
Thomas
Chicago
Robert Gordon
Milwaukee
Mrs Jennie Denton Laid To Rest Funeral
Funeral for Mrs Jennie Denton held at 2 30 this afternoon at Mrs Pittinger home Rev Randall officiated Interment in Oak Grove Cemetery with William Dwyer in charge
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Jennie Denton
Pittinger
Randall
Oak Grove
William Dwyer
Five Year Effort Secures Northwest Army Range and Post Office Addition
Congressman Esch wins War Department policy change to keep regular artillery at Forts Snelling and Sheridan, securing $150000 reallocation for land near Sparta for Northwest militia and regulars. Also gains $40000 for La Crosse post office addition and passage of an anti irons ban in navy.
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Esch
Block Signal and
Interstate Commerce Commission
Rainy River
Inland Waterways Commission
House of Representatives
House
War Department
Stevens
St. Paul
United
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Snelling
Sheridan
Illinois
Committee On Appropriations
Tawney
Camp Douglas
Sparta
Northwest
la Crosse
C. A. Olberg
Aay
Navy
Nelson
Difference Between Home Baked Beans and Van Camp’s
A narrator argues that decades of practice and large scale facilities separate home baked beans from Van Camp’s. The claim emphasizes expertise, production scale, and superior facilities as key factors in quality and consistency.
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van Camp
Van Camp's Beans Offer Rich Flavor and Quality
The advertisement proclaims beans as top quality with high nitrogen and nutriment, using only white plump Michigan beans handpicked from the top, paying $2.50 per bushel while rejecting low quality stock. It defends homemade sauce over cheaper ready-made options, claiming greater richness and zest from natural ingredients.
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Michigan
van Camp’s
Committee Reviews North Side Police Station Conditions
The police committee met at No 2 police station on the North side at 2 30 pm to inspect the building and list needed improvements Alderman Marvin urged these upgrades be considered at the next council meeting.
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Committee On Police
No. 2
North Side
Marvin
Rev Larson Attends Wisconsin Baptist Convention
Rev. Larson of the Scandinavian Baptist church travels to Union Grove Wisconsin for the state Scandinavian Baptists convention. The event runs from tomorrow night through Monday with his address on Foreign Missions. He plans a short stop in Chicago on return.
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Larson
Scandinavian Baptist Church
Union Grove
Wis
Scandinavian Bbaptists
Chicago
Edward Betzel Visits Bay City Home for Short Stay
Edward Betzel returned home to Bay City for a brief visit after travel. Dr. Sutter has received a new automobile and is likely to use it soon.
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Edward Betzel
Bay City
Dr. Sutter
Hank Murphy Dies in Anaconda Montana Former Milwaukee brakeman
The La Crosse area mourns Henry Hank Murphy a former Milwaukee road brakeman well known on the north side He died in Anaconda Montana from a hemorrhage His body will reach La Crosse and be sent to Brownsville for funeral services He was about 40 and unmarried leaving a niece Mrs J J Dugan He had left La Crosse during the 1894 railroad strike to work in Montana Funeral plans and local notices follow from area residents and friends.
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Henry Murphy
Hank” Murphy
Anaconda
Mont
Murphy
Milwaukee Road
la Crosse
Montana
Brownsville
J. J. Dugan
Herman W. Singer, Jr
Milwaukee
F. P. Schumaker
Lake Park
Dubuque
William Hordorf
Winona
H. J. Roth
J. J. Rause
Cassville
A. P. Israelson
C. E. Soules
Savanna
Bert Welch
Ella Welch
William Heiden
George Fisher
Avon Street
Fred Groezinger
Cale
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John J. Esch
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U. S.S. Artillery Corps
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Artillery Corps
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House Committee On Appropriations
Missouri River
Fort Snelling
Fort Sheridan
Skeeter Skoot
Erhart
RED Cross Drug Stores
THE
LA Crosse Tribune
Rose ST
P. Stanton E. A Bailey
LA Crosse Valley Baptists
Tabernacle Baptist Edifice
Foley
O. T. Erhart
Mrs. Denton
van Camp Packing Company
Indianapolis
Indiana
Hank" Murphy
Sippi
Jas. Smith
North Side Briefs
Donia
St. Andrews St
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