Many Bankers to Be Here for Meet
Practically every bank in Group 7 of the Wisconsin Bankers association will be represented at the group meeting opening at city hall tomorrow. The session runs morning to afternoon with E M Wing of Batavian National Bank La Crosse discussing the federal reserve act and its application to country banks. A H Mohlenpach, former Democratic lieutenant governor candidate, will attend. An evening tango excursion on the Mississippi with refreshments will follow.
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The
Wisconsin Bankers’ Association
E. M
Batavian National Bank of la Crosse
A. H. Mohlenpach
Mississippi
Committees Award Extra Funds for La Crosse Events
At a general committee meeting governing the Made in La Crosse and Fourth of July celebration, the Made in La Crosse group received an additional 150 dollars and the advertising committee 49 dollars. Merchants’ generosity ensures ample windows for Made in La Crosse displays.
Hosley Buys Local Cigar Store in La Crosse
Walter O. Hosley has purchased the Fay Lewis & Bros. company store and will operate it as Walter O. Hosley. He plans to sell retail tobacco and enter the jobbing field. A well known La Crosse resident, he has years of tobacco experience with Adam Kersehier and more recently in Chicago with his brother.
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Walter O. Hosely
Fay Lewis & Bros. Company
Hosely
la Crosse
Adam Kersehier
Stringer & Steinmetz
Chicago
Morgan used C H and D purchase to guard railroad control
Officials in the interstate commerce commission inquiry said further testimony would reveal how J P Morgan thwarted a Price Erb Zimmerman bid to topple his grip on the middle west railroad scene. Morgan allegedly bought the Cincinnati Hamilton and Dayton line to block a takeover and preserve his power amid competing railroad dynasties.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Cincinnati, Hamilton and Dayton
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
J. P. Morgan
Middle West
Morgan
C. H
Slim graceful dress designs for net or crepe
Sheer draped fabrics key for summer frocks with net in pale pink yellow rose borders and Greek motifs. Silk crepes and Dolly Varden taffetas feature, with a French blue tunicked frock pattern 8370 8038. Yardage and widths given for sizes 32 to 49 and 14 to 18.
Rockefeller to testify on railroad wrecking case
Washington June 2 William Rockefeller will be compelled to testify before the Interstate Commerce Commission despite physicians certificates claiming danger to the magnate. Joseph H Folk, counsel for the commission, announced that Francis Mc Adams has seen Rockefeller and reports he can tell his story about the wrecking of the New Haven railroad.
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Washington
William Rockefeller
Interstate Commerce Commission
New Haven Railroad
Joseph H. Folk
Francis McAdams
Folk
Rockefeller
Quits Winters Case in Newcastle as Detective Leaves
Detective Robert H. Abel quits the Winters case amid a dispute with Prosecutor Myers over missing evidence. The investigation into Cathine Winters disappearance stalls with no progress reported. A special grand jury and possibly a special prosecutor are suggested as likely next steps.
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Newcastle
Ind
Robert H. Abel
Winters
W. A. Winters
Abel
Wien Detective chief says Winters charges were foolish
Indianapolis June 2 Louis Wien head of the Wien Detective agency says he and Abel now agree it was a very foolish move to file charges against Dr W A Winters with Mrs Winters stepmother of Catherine and W R Cooper He says Dr Winters knew nothing of the alleged murder and disputes the case direction
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Indianapolis
Louis Wien
Wien Detective Agency
Robert H. Abel
Winters
Abel
W. A. Winters
Protest Trust Program in Senate Rail Legislation
Washington June 2. Protests against anti trust provisions affecting railroads were made before the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee by Judge Lovett of the Union Pacific and A P Thom general counsel of the Southern Pacific.
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Washington
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
Judge Lovett
Union Pacific
A. P. Thom
Southern Pacific
Milwaukee's first Black Hander sent to Leavenworth
Milwaukee June 2?. Charles Vite an Indian, convicted Black Hander, was en route to Leavenworth prison today. He wrote a letter to Albert Comforti of Kenosha demanding $500.
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Milwaukee, Wis
Charles Vite
Leavenworth Prison
Milwaukee
Albert Comforti
Kenosha
Strikes Sanctioned Under Sherman Law In Webb Amendment
Washington June 2 The Webb amendment to the Clayton anti trust bill was agreed to by the house almost unanimously. It makes strikes and peaceful picketing legal under the Sherman law, removing illegality from such acts by workers.
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Washington
House
Webb
Man Dies by Own Action In Chicago Portrait Of Self Kill
CHICAGO June 2 Police sought identification for a man who killed himself early today in front of a residence on Leland avenue, with only his clothing and a ring as clues.
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Chicago
Leland Avenue
Thaw Liberty Fight Reaches U S Supreme Court
Washington June 2 The fight for liberty of Harry K Thaw reached the supreme court this afternoon The record in the case was filed in an appeal by Sheriff H A Drew of Coos county New Hampshire from the decision of Federal Judge Aldrich sustaining the writ of habeas corpus sought by Thaw.
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Washington
Harry K. Thaw
Supreme Court of the United States
H. A. Drew
Coos County
N. H
Aldrich
Thaw
Graduation Day at St Francis School of Nursing
Alumni Association formed with officers including Anna Schwirtz and Marie Scheffer. Graduation exercises featured mass, diplomas, a class play, and a luncheon. Addresses by Dr Edward Evans and John Doherty highlighted nursing as a noble calling and female dedication.
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St. Francis Hospital
Recital Hall
M. Marina
M. Gervase
Agnes E. Bill
Elizabeth C. Kaiser
Anna Mae Coleman
Gertrude G. Ludwig
Marie S. Scheffer
Form
Sister Theodore
Anna M. Schwirtz
Maud Murphy
Marie Scheffer
Sister Beata
Mary Regan
Edward Evans
John F. Doherty
Gerard Sluyter
Egan
Yegegs Rob Mahomet Bank Safe For $3000 Heist
Five masked men entered the Busey Private bank in Mahomet Illinois early today blew the safe and escaped with about $3000 in cash. They fled in a large automobile.
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Champaign
Ill
Busey
Mahomet, Ill
All Progressives On State Ticket In Wisconsin Fall
Attor ney William F. Wolfe said a progressive Wilson democratic state ticket will run this fall after Milwaukee vote. State central committee rejected the Karel Bolens plan 12 to 10. Wolfe hinted he might seek governor race. Williams supporters heard Wolfe chosen as revenue collector for western district.
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William F. Wolfe
State Central
John C. Burns
Milwaukee
State Central Committee
Mr. Wolfe
Wolfe
Herbert Manson
Bert Williams
Ashland
Carranza Forces Crisis in Effort to Avert Strife
The article notes Carranza forces creating a crisis to avert conflict as Constitutionalists are seen as the strongest factor in Mexican affairs. Any settlement not accepted by them would be nearly futile, with the Constitutionalists described as fully out in the cold and pivotal to the crisis.
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Carranza
Mediation talks in Mexico hang on Carranza demand
June 2 Niagara Falls report notes Carranza’s fiery stance and bid for admission to mediation, risking collapse of talks as A B C mediators resist allowing his delegation. Mexican delegates seek a face-saving settlement. no clear move to exclude constitutionalists. Washington reports a new arms embargo ordered, but Antilla sails with 3,000,000 rounds of ammunition and other equipment.
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Niagara Falls
N. Y
Venustiano Carranza
Carranza
United States
Huerta
Washington
Mexico
Executive Departments
New York
Antilla
ODD FELLOWSHIP FOUNDING LISTED BEFORE WAR IN CITY
A fragment notes Odd Fellowship founded in the city before the war and lists officers including A. Peterson Inside Guard I Thorson Outside Guard Martin Olson R S N G N Magnussen L S N G Ole Wold R S V G Ole Elbertson L S V G Herman Thompson RS Anton Johnson L S and other ranks.
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ODD Fellowship
City Before War
A. Peterson
I. Thorson
Martin Olson
N. Magnussen
Ole Wold
Ole Elbertson
G. Herman Thompson
R. S
S. Anton Johnson
L. S
Philharmonic Ends Its First Season In La Crosse
Philharmonic society president Leigh Toland announced the group will close its first season next Sunday with a meeting in the W. B. U. assembly hall. He said all bills are paid and there is a surplus of nearly $200. He urged membership, noting dues are one dollar a month and the future looks bright for a city orchestra serving as a strong advertisement.
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Leigh Toland
The
Philharmonic Society
W. B
Philharmonic
Engagement ring pawned for 1700 dollars forgotten ticket
A woman pawns her engagement ring for 1700 dollars and cannot recall where she left the ticket. The anecdote threads through a remark about Colonel Roosevelt and public office while underscoring the value of memory and wordplay.
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Roosevelt
New York
Surety Companies Can Sign the Bonds for Saloon Men
Madison Wis June 2 Attorney General Walter C Owen repudiated a Milwaukee report claiming bonding firms cannot act as saloonkeeper bonds He stated a surety company or two holders may sign the bond and that he has ruled liquor bonds may be signed by a surety company The department has not held the bonding system illegal
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Madison
Wis
Walter C. Owen
Milwaukee
Gilbert
Early returns show Cummins renomination in Iowa primary
In Des Moines yesterday, incomplete returns indicate Senator A B Cummins Republican was renominated over Savage by about 25 000 to 30 000 votes. Maurice Connolly captured the Democratic nomination over E T Meredith by about 19 000 to 20 000. Governor race shows Clarke leading Lee with Rowley a distant third. Hamilton leads McGinnis 85 000 to 42 000. Moose candidates polled little, Republican vote near 1912 level, Democrats gain share. Socialists ran a full ticket with light turnout.
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Des Moines
Iowa
A. B. Cummins
Savage
Maurice Connolly
Dubuque
E. T. Meredith
George W. Clarke
C. G. Lee
John W. Rowley
John W. Hamilton
Cedar Rapids
W. R. McGinnis
Leon
Local Man U C T Secretary Boosted for Treasurer Post
John W Callaway council member No 94 United Commercial Travelers is the La Crosse pick for grand treasurer of the grand council meeting in Marshfield Thursday to Saturday A special coach with about 25 of 50 La Crosse members will join the eight o clock Northwestern train Thursday morning Delegates from the local council are Arthur J Morton Joseph P Hurtgen and Fred A Ruplin
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John W. Callaway
United Commercial Travelers
la Crosse
Grand Council
Marshfield
Northwestern
Arthur J. Morton
Joseph P. Hurtgen
Fred A. Ruplin
Miss Kleeber Shows Little Improvement
Charlotte Kleebber, 16, daughter of Mr and Mrs Leonard Kleebber, remains in La Crosse hospital with no marked change for the better today.
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Miss Kleeber
Charlotte Kleeber
Leonard Kleeber
The
la Crosse Hospital
Barefoot Burglar Routed by Mrs Jefferson in Pantry
Chicago on June 2 reports Mrs Christiana Jefferson trapping a burglar in her pantry. She pressed the heel of her slipper on his big toe to stop him, as she asked why he was present. The burglar fled through a window after a sharp retort and a shout.
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Chicago
Christiana Jefferson
Mann Murdock clash in heated House exchange
Washington June 2 A bitter afternoon debate on the anti trust bill saw Republican Leader Mann and Progressive Leader Murdock clash over amalgamation. Mann said progressives who voted for Roosevelt are returning to the Republican Party and warned there would be no more small leaders once they come back.
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House
Murdock
Mann
Roosevelt
Republican Party
Col. Roosevelt
Court dissolves Thread Trust in restraint of trade
Washington June 2 The United States district court of New Jersey at Trenton ordered the dissolution of the Thread trust a combination in restraint of trade The decree directs ten companies to dispose of holdings in other firms and enjoins directors and officers from making trade agreements
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Washington
Thread Trust
United States District Court of New Jersey
Trenton
Rock Blast Disrupts City Streets at Dawn
Early morning blast on Bliss road to remove a large rock woke residents in the eastern city. Town officers conducted the explosion before travel began, sparking investigations into the attempt.
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Bliss Road
Funeral Held for Mrs. J C Shaller in Hartford
The funeral of Mrs. J. C. Shaller, who died Saturday evening in Hartford, South Dakota, was held this afternoon at 2 o'clock at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J. R. Johnson, 212 South Eighth Street. Rev. Henry Andreas, pastor of the German Reformed church in Mormon Coulee, officiated.
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J. C. Shaller
Hartford
S. D
J. R. Johnson
South Eighth Street
Henry Andreas
German Reformed Church In
Mormon Coulee
Armed constables guard Komagata steamship in Vancouver
In Vancouver on June 2, about 30 armed constables boarded a launch to watch the steamer Komagata, which holds 160 Hindus detained by immigration officials. Authorities fear the ship may attempt to reach the dock and escape with the detainees.
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Vancouver
B. C
Hudson Fire Threatens Town’s Business Section
A fire at 7 a m today damaged the vacant Central Lumber Co factory in Hudson Wisconsin causing about 20000 dollars in losses and threatening the entire business district for three hours before containment.
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Hudson, Wis
Central Lumber Company
Mayr's Wonderful Stomach Remedy Promoted
A Chicago druggist reports years of stomach and digestive trouble cured by Mayr's Wonderful Stomach Remedy. The ad claims one dose brings relief within 24 hours and that the product is sold by all druggists in the area.
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Chicago
Mayr
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Fay Lewis
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