Guess Who's Here Contest and Circus Banter
A La Crosse resident is featured in a humorous sketch with a contest offering a $1 prize for correctly identifying the subject. The piece blends playful brag and characters, including a tale about Walter and a waiter from Ringling Bros. at Lincoln Park and a comic dinner table scene.
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Keiserhoff
Luxemburg
Walter
Gateway
Ringling
Ringling Bros
Circus
Number
Dirdy
Lincoln Park
No. 30
Mr. Ringling
Rosey
Typical Tales of Walter B Rose Tale No 3
Fragmentary tale notes Walter B Rose and companions in a circus world with mentions of Ringling Bros and stunts. The text references Chicago and a journey with Rosey and Bob but ends abruptly with an incomplete scene.
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Walter B. Rose
Worth Chosen For Grand Council At Green Bay Convention
R W Worth was elected to the executive committee for two years by the largest vote at the U C T convention in Green Bay where about twenty five local lodge members attended. Officers elected include Grand Counselor John Nobel Green Bay and Grand Junior Counselor Harry Richards Milwaukee. Local delegates named John Calsz Paul Pamperin and F A Rup.
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R. W. Worth
Green Bay
Grand Council
F. W. Sisson
O. Elbertson
John Elliott
Janesville
John Nobel
Harry Richards
Milwaukee
Mr. Lawther
Eau Claire
Page
C. Rumph
Wausau
T. Prichardt
Fond Qu Lac
R. W Worth
la Crosse
G. Thomas
Appleton
John Cal_sz
Paul Pamperin
F. A. Rup
Americans Celebrate Naming of America in Saint Die
Delegates from twenty one American republics gather in Saint Die in the Vosges mountains to mark a three day celebration of the inception of the name America, first proposed 494 years ago in a small book from that town.
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Paris
Saint Die
Vosges Mountains
Western Hemisphere
America
Dunn Coupon Ballot Wins Indefinite Postponement
Madison Wisconsin June 3 The Dunn Coupon ballot secured a strong victory as the assembly voted 41 to 22 to indefinitely postpone the repeal measure The Roycroft bill proposing repeal was defeated after reconsideration Assemblyman Roycroft opposed the new system while Assemblyman John E McConnell from La Crosse defended the fraud proof ballot system.
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Assembly
Madison
Wis
Dunn
Roycroft
House
John E. McConnell
la Crosse
Five men control vast U S wealth says Illinois rep
Representative Ira C. Copeley told Bliss Electrical school graduates that an oligarchy of five men dominates major U S wealth and industry. He cited United States Steel, railroads, telegraph and telephone firms, New York banks, and most gas and electric plants as controlled by these five men.
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Washington
United States
Ira C. Copeley
Illinois
Bliss Electrical School
United States Steel Corporation
American Telegraph and Telephone Company
New York
Taft Campaign Opens Tonight Amid Chicago Meeting
President Taft heads to Chicago for a campaign event as talks begin on a political battle over the gun issue. Organizers expect a large crowd and a speech outlining the administration’s stance, signaling the start of a high stakes political contest.
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Chicago
Taft in Chicago Presses Canadian Reciprocity
President Taft visited Chicago as guest of the Western Economic Society to push for the Canadian reciprocity treaty. The trip is tied to his 1912 renomination campaign, with speeches at Orchestra Hall and a series of sessions at Fullerton Hall and the Art Institute. Speakers include Shailer Mathews, J. L. Laughlin, and Harry Wheeler, alongside Wayne Hoard and H. Parker Willis.
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Chicago
Taft
Western Economic Society
Middle West
Republican Party
Pressent
Pennsylvania
la Salle Hotel
Irish Fellowship Society
Blackstone
Harold F. McCormick
Chicago Association of Commerce
Orchestra Hall
Shailer Mathews
Society
J. L. Laughlin
University of Chicago
Harry A. Wheeler
Association of Commerce
Fullerton Hall
Art Institute
H. P. Willis
George Washington University
E. V. Robinson
University of Minnesota
Rodney B. Swift
George C. White
Nevada
W. D. Hoard
Wisconsin
Western Economic Society Today
P. V. Collins
Northwestern Agriculturalist
Minneapolis
Steel Trust
Henry W. Taft
Wickersham
Collins
James J. Hill
Great Northern Railway
Strett East
H. Parker Willis
Canada
Hoard
Robinson
F. W. Taussig
Harvard University
Robert Fullerton
Des Moines
Owa
W. A. Scott
University of Wisconsin
Gates Story Denied by Gary Gates in Merger Fallout
A faction labeled as seeking to avert a large panic claims Gary Gates denied a story about a visit that allegedly gained Roosevelt's consent to a major merger. The item centers on conflict, consent, and the implications for the looming merger scenario.
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Gates
Gary
Two Views of Sherman Law
Chairman Gary of United States Steel testifies before the Stanley house investigating committee calling the law archaic and unsuited to modern business conditions. President Taft, in a White House conversation, says they are just beginning to make it useful.
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Gary
United States Steel Corporation
Stanley House
Taft
White House
Rival Views Highlight Steel Trust Testimony
Judge Gary argues United States Steel to be a moral, stable combine that bought Tennessee Coal & Iron for financial balance. Opponents say a vast capital group coerced Roosevelt, controlled the steel market, and kept minor workers in virtual slavery. The Stanley committee plans further hearings as Roosevelt’s involvement looms.
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Washington, D. C
E. H. Gary
Steel Corporation
Stanley
United States Steel Corporation
Gary
Tennessee Coal & Iron Company
John W. Gates
Buncoed
Roosevelt
H. Frick
White House
Elihu Root
New York
Steel Combine
John K. Gates
Stanley Committee
Colonel Roosevelt
J. Pierpont Morgan
Henry C. Frick
Lewis Cass
Ledyard
Grant B. Schley
Senator Root
Andrew Carnegie
Annual Race Planned in Indianapolis
In Indianapolis on June 3 the motor speedway management announced an annual meet to capitalize on the success of the Decoration Day crowd.
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Indianapolis
Ind
The
Motor Speedway
Sunday Liquor Sale Lead To Legal Dispute
Charles Giberling accused of exploiting a Sunday liquor loophole as F J Gardner sues over debts. Judge C W Hunt heard the case but found no charge to hold Giberling for the alleged debts since liquor sales on Sundays are illegal.
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Charles Giberling
Listman
F. J. Gardner
Gardner
C. W. Hunt
Giberling
No danger from reapportionment rumors in La Crosse
Madison Wis June 3 republican La Crosse contingent says talk of moving La Crosse county from the Seventh to the Third district is unfounded. No meeting or authoritative plan exists and Democrats push the idea as political gossip. Assemblyman McConnell says there is no truth to shifting La Crosse county.
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Madison
Wis
la Crosse
la Crosse County
John J. Eschoff
Esch
Kopp
la Crose
Pierce
Dunn County
Assembly
Senate
Franklin Boys Win Grade Meet
Franklin school dominated the fourth annual grade school track meet at the fairgrounds under the High School Athletic Association, scoring 47 points to Hamilton 33, Washburn 26, and Lincoln 1. Event wins included Krause in broad jump and Bell in pole vault, with Franklin claiming multiple titles and the relay victory.
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Franklin School
Fair Grounds
High School Athletic Association
Hamilton School
Washburn School
Lincoln School
Washington School
Franklin
Captain Schroeder
Krause
Hamilton
Hickisch
Olson
Bell
Darling
Washburn
Orton
Kimball
Rice
King
J. Simon
E. Meinert
H. Birnbaum
Scheel
Combellick
A. Luedtke
Harris
Schroeder
Ryan
Simons
Collins
Zeisler
Coblins
Weekly Bank Statement Shows Shifts in Reserves and Loans
The weekly statement reports reserve on all deposits down by 9.1 million, reserves on other deposits down by 9.09 million, loans up 13.8 million, specie down 6.34 million, legal tenders down 0.93 million, deposits up 7.31 million, and circulation down 0.049 million. Total loans stand at 1.3456 billion with a surplus of 37.64 million versus prior years.
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New York
CU. S
New York Stock Market Ends Week With Activity
In New York on June 3 1911 with European exchanges closed Paris left, the market showed a vigorous start with many stocks rising a point or so. Profit taking after an early surge led to irregular trading and a close generally below the peak level.
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New York Evening Post
New York
Paris
Bates to Preach and Officiate at Gaspard Funeral
Rev. F J Bates will conduct both afternoon and evening services at Christ Episcopal Church tomorrow in the absence of Rev. C N Moller. He will also officiate at the funeral of William H Gaspard in the afternoon with special music prepared for the occasion.
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C. N. Moller
F. J. Bates
Christ Episcopal Church
William H. Gaspard
Train wreck kills wife of railroad president in Minnesota
The Winnipeg flyer derailed near Vergas when a washout caused a derailment and fire. Mrs. L S Berg, wife of NY Chicago and St Louis pres, burned to death. Mr Berg severely injured. Five to six passengers hurt with cuts and sprains as crews and neighbors aided victims.
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Vergas
Minn
L. S. Berg
New Orleans, Mobile & Chicago Railway
Soo Line
Winnipeg Flyer
Berg
Detroit
New York
Glenwood
Roy Lewis
Whitehall
Ill
L. M. Lovilang
Seattle
W. G. Hoff
Chicago
New Twirler Brings Hope In Pirates Series Opener
Brenton, the new twirler obtained by Manager Jones from the Danville club of the Three I league, will start against the Winona Pirates in the first game of the series today. The right hander impressed in practice this forenoon showing the makings of a strong pitcher and is expected to challenge Winona hard. Local fans anticipate a fast, closely contested game as they look to turn the tables on the up-river club.
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Brenton
Jones
Danville
Winona Pirates
Winona
Unsettled Weather Across Wisconsin Minnesota and La Crosse
Un settled weather with showers and thunderstorms likely tonight or Sunday across Wisconsin and Minnesota. Highs vary, with heavy rainfall reports in Milwaukee St Paul Stillwater and Red Wing. Red Wing and La Crosse flood levels begin to rise by tonight and Sunday night respectively.
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la Crosse
Wisconsin
Minnesota
South Dakota
Montana
North Pacific
Iowa
Texas
Louisiana
Dakotas
Lake
Milwaukee
St. Paul
Eee
Red Wing
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E. Tate
Cameron Avenue
Homer Hart
Ad Wolgast
Bridge
Otto
Tale
Bob
Worth
Bay
Steel Magnate
Says Trust
Act of Bene
Roose
Velt
Oscar Strauss
Benjamin Trueblood
Oscar Straus
Washburns
the Week
Rev. Bates
Magnate
Detroit, Minn
Pirates
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