Boats Outpeed Limited Trains On River Expedition
Winona resident and retired river captain George M Waters prepared in La Crosse to depart alone in a houseboat moored below the wagon bridge. He planned a staged voyage to the Gulf of Mexico, gathering river lore from rivermen for later publication and predicting faster boats and river commerce surpassing old steamers.
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George M. Waters
Winona
la Crosse
Father of Waters
Captain Waters
Gulf
Alton
St. Louis
Alton Limited
van Sant
Minnesota
Dubuque
Teddy Roosevelt
Panama Way
Four Die From Gas At Party In Chicago Home
In Chicago today Mrs William Dorner and her three children Gertrude 14 Ethel 12 and Elsie 7 were found dead from gas asphyxiation at Tell Court. Neighbors forced entry after a strong odor. One child died shortly after admission to hospital. Gertrude’s birthday party had been held with neighborhood children present. A rotted gas hose on a stove used to make fudge leaked and gas filled the house during the night.
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Chicago
William Dorner
Tell Court
Gertrude
Ethel
Elsie
Guard Iron Co. Against Dynamiters
Cleveland police guard the Van Dorn Iron plant amid a suspected dynamite plot. Detectives say they have evidence to arrest men linked to last night’s derrick explosion that injured several. Fourteen unexploded sticks of dynamite were found and a $2,000 reward is offered for the dynamiters.
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Cleveland
van Dorn Iron Company
Postage deal cuts to two cents per ounce to Britain
Postmaster General Meyer announced a bilateral agreement with Great Britain and Ireland setting letter postage at two cents an ounce, effective October 1. He noted British Postmaster General Sidney Buxton made a similar statement to the House of Commons.
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Washington
Meyer
United States
Great Britain
Ireland
Sdyney Buxton
House of Commons
Normal Head Named for February Appointment
The new normal school under construction expects to appoint a head in February. Several candidates are in the running, and none are local.
Testimonial for Cuticura remedies relief from rheumatic sores
Mrs V. V. Albert of Upper Frenchville Maine describes her husband suffering rheumatism with sores from knees to ankles. After three weeks using Cuticura Soap Ointment Resolvent his sores dried and pain abated. He recovered in three months and relapsed two years later but healed again with Cuticura. She credits Pills for debility and notes her continued use and willingness to testify.
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Cutiura
V. V. Albert
Upper
Frenchville
Cuticura Skin Remedy Promises Fast Eczema Relief
A single treatment using warm bath with Cuticura Soap, small amount of Cuticura Ointment, and dose of Cuticura Resolvent or Pills often grants instant relief, aids rest, and suggests a speedy cure for stubborn skin irritations from infancy to old age. Free Cuticura book on skin care available by mail from Dees & Bote Props. Columbus Ave.
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Dees & Bote
Columbus Ave Ave
Western papers push Lowden for Speaker defeat of Cannon
Springfield June 3 A wave of influential middle west newspapers blame Speaker Cannon for the failure to pass lower print paper legislation and back Frank O Lowden of Illinois for the speakership They argue Uncle Joe is too set in his ways and a younger more progressive leader is needed The Des Moines Register Leader and Peoria Star are among the papers favoring Lowden's election.
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Springfield
Ill
Cannon
Frank O. Lowden
Joe
Des Moines Register-Leader
Lafe Young
Peoria Star
Lowden
Theater Suppers Endanger Appendices Says Doctor
Chicago June 3 newsroom reports Dr Jabez Jackson of the American Medical Association warned that theater suppers threaten appendices and may trigger a national epidemic unless eliminated. Parisian Prof Chipault agreed the French also risk appendicitis from late night rich meals.
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Chicago
United States
American Medical Association
Jabez Jackson
Chipault
Paris
Jackson
Open shop declared in La Crosse plumbers dispute
Master plumbers announce open shops and refuse to recognize the union after threats to a non union worker. James A. Trane says shops will operate independently and no union entry will be allowed. Union response remains non-committal amid forecasts of future action.
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la Crosse
Henry Bey
James A. Trane
South Fifth Street
Old Settlers to Come to La Crosse
The Winona County Old Settlers' association will come to La Crosse on June 22 aboard the steamer J. S. Stops will be at Homer and Trempealeau to take on passengers. The Gate City band will furnish music and 1,000 to 1,500 excursionists are expected.
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Winona County Old Settlers’ Association
la Crosse
J. S
Homer
Trempealeau
Gate City
Census to Start June 30 for City Schools
Louis L. Brown, awarded the contract at the last board of education meeting, plans to begin the school census around June 30. The contract requires completion within ten days after starting.
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Louis L. Brown
Board of Education
Police Commission Meeting Set At City Hall
The regular monthly meeting of the police commission will be held at the city hall this evening to review past month work and conduct routine business.
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Police Commission
County board weighs repairs to sinking Hunter's Bridge
The road and bridge committee meets at the courthouse this afternoon to decide on actions for the Hunter's bridge which is sinking at one end. They likely will order rebuilding of some piers to stabilize the structure.
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the County Board
Court House
Hunter's Bridge
Leudtke Assault Case Hears in Circuit Court
The case of Adolph Leudtke charged with assault and battery is being heard in circuit court this afternoon.
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Adolph Leudtke
Police Afer Delinquents Dog Tax Roundup
Police this week pursue dog tax delinquents and plan arrests and fines if all dogs are not checked by week’s end.
Ladies of St Paul's church entertain at Mrs Withee home
The ladies of St Pauls Universalist church will be entertained by Mrs Levi Withee at her residence at Twelfth and Main tomorrow afternoon.
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St. Paul’s Universalist Church
Levi Withee
Funeral notices typo sparks mockery in town
Mr. Donegan jokes about funeral notices printed for a man not yet deceased, suggesting a newspaper error reflects gullibility and a comic trust in print. The remark underscores local reaction to a mistaken obituary and the community's familiarity with media slips.
Hopkins Likely Chairs Republican Resolutions Committee
Chicago June 3 Senator Albert J Hopkins of Illinois is considered for the chairmanship of the resolutions committee, a coveted post in the convention. Taft managers appear to back Hopkins, with Burrows’ prior chair choice amid rumors. McKinley and Herrick named as possible treasurer contenders, and Vorys could become Ohio national committeeman if Herrick is chosen.
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Chicago
Albert J. Hopkins
Illinois
Taft
Burrows
Beveridge
Hopkins
Joe
William M. McKinley
Champaign
Ill
Myron T. Herrick
Ohio
Mr. Herrick
Arthur I. Vorys
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Bieeral
Hoeschler Brothers
Edward A. Marz
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APT. Geo
Gulf of Mexico
Guard Iron CO
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Quaker Oat Company
Bill Jones
Illinois Solons
Congressman M'Kinley
of the
State Bank of la
Resources
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OF Lacrosse
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