Carranza appoints Natera to lead central forces
In Juarez on June 4 General Panofil Natera is named commander in chief of the constitutionalist army in the central military zone, placing him over Villa’s forces in key campaigns toward Zitategatecas Agnes Calientes San Luis Potosi and Mexico City. Villa, recovering in Chihuahua, reportedly accepts the move to seek peace as Carranza dispatches a special train toward Saltillo to establish the constitutionalist capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juarez
Mexico
Francisco Villa
Carranza
Panofil Natera
Central Military Zone
Villa
Zatecatecas
Agnes Calientes
San Luis Potosi
Mexico City
Chihuahua
Natera
Saltillo
Durango
Vénustiano Carranza
Torreon
Rafael Zuberan
Washington
M'Givern announces he is out for Senate
M Givern declares candidacy cancellation for senate race. He outlines import duties adjustments to balance production costs domestically and abroad, calls for scientific nonpartisan input, warns of unemployment, and argues reorganization of distribution to curb trust abuses. He says further amplification of policies will follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M’givern
Senate
KEEPS CITY CLEAN ADDITIONS SPEED STREET ENFORCEMENT
The Indianapolis board of public works adds a motorcycle officer to its equipment to enforce street and alley ordinances more effectively. Regular investigations will be conducted and complaints promptly handled, reducing reliance on officers with other duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Public Works of
Indianapolis
Ind
Sharon plant hits May production record by 1090 tons
Sharon Pennsylvania June 4 Six hundred employes at the Sharon plant of the American Steel Foundries company celebrate a new production peak for May surpassing the previous best by 1090 tons. Officials say the plant is rushed with orders for a long heavy run ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sharon
American Steel Foundries Company
Many to Attend Second Banquet at Germania Hall
Invitations to the second community banquet at Germania hall next Tuesday are pouring in to Dr H Clay Evenson president of the organization. Farmers show rising interest and the committee aims for larger attendance with many speakers addressing the La Crosse market proposal and concerns. Evenson urges all invitees to send their names promptly to aid planning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germania Hall
H. Clay Evenson
la Crosse
Wisconsin Prohibition Convention Debates Reform Planks
The Wisconsin prohibition state convention rejected a national prohibition constitutional amendment. It adopted Will C. Deans substitute calling for abolition of liquor taxes and licensing and, if advised, a prohibition amendment. The vote 25 to 22. Other planks support woman suffrage uniform marriage and divorce laws anti white slavery post office reviews. A good roads plank sparked debate. final substitute favors economical, efficient construction. Commissions aiding oversight okay but salaries cut. Education institutions to be divorced from politics and lobby prohibitions discussed. J B Smith backed university plank but it was tabled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wis
Will C. Dean
Beloit
Hobson
Post Office Department
W. C. Dean
Resolutions Committee
J. B. Smith
Shamrock IV Towed for Solent Trial Spin
Shamrock IV, Lipton’s challenger for the America's Cup, was towed into the Solent for a trial spin with Lipton and designer Nicholson aboard. The ship behaved well and Lipton praised the performance, though no race was held. The Shamrock IV out-sailed the Shamrock III in the trials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gosport
Eng
Sir Thomas Lipton
Solent
Lipton
Nicholson
Clarke Declared Democratic U.S. Senate Nominee in Arkansas
In Pine Bluff on June 4 Senator James P. Clarke won the state convention nomination for the U.S. Senate defeating Judge William F. Kirby of the state supreme court. The final vote was 449 for Clarke and 163 for Kirby, a result effectively securing Clarke the seat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pine Bluff
Ark
James P. Clarke
United States Senate
William F. Kirby
State Supreme Court
Clarke
Kirby
Esch Backing Railroad Control Spurs Law Debate
Washington June 4 A final vote on the administration anti trust program is set for tomorrow in the house. The debate on the Rayburn railroad securities bill opened with Rep John J Esch of Wisconsin arguing for ICC oversight of rail finances citing the New Haven investigation as proof that stock and bond disclosures are needed to curb financial fraud.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
John J. Esch
LaCrosse
Wis
New Haven
Interstate Commerce Commission
Child who posed conundrums vanishes from 610-fashion scene
A curious child known for posing conundrums around the 610 fashion area has disappeared from public view. No definitive explanation or sightings reported, leaving investigators and residents puzzled by the missing figure.
Jealousy Key Point In New Thought Divorce Suit
In New York on June 4, the divorce case of Dr Julia Sears against Dr Franklin Sears dominated the court session. Pauline Langdon testified that jealousy was professional not personal, while Sears denied improper relations and said ties with the Harmony club and church were proper. Both sides may file briefs by June 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Miss Langdon
Des Moines Grocer Guilty in White Slavery Case
Des Moines Iowa June 4 a federal jury found George H York a 62 year old Colfax grocer guilty after thirty minutes deliberation in the white slavery case involving transporting Mrs O B Jackson from Kansas City to Des Moines for immoral purposes York who had gained note for a bank cashiers death and a 30000 debt to Citizens State bank at Colfax admitted being with Jackson and faces sentencing tomorrow
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
George H. York
Colfax Grocer
O. B. Jackson
Kansas City
York
M. B. Wheelock
Citizens’ State Bank of
Colfax
Wheelock
Jackson
Late Personal: Clark Returns Home After Operation
Mrs. John Clark of 1323 Vinestreet has returned home after a serious operation at a local hospital. Her son Wilma, who was at the hospital for a week, is recovering rapidly. A. C. Kelley of 216 North Ninth Street is in Chicago on business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Clark
Vinestreet
Wilma
A. C. Kelley
North Ninth Street
Chicago
Governor Hodges trial hears eye witness testimony
West to PERA Kan June 4 eye witnesses in the $2310 damage suit against Governor Hodges began detailing their story. Reporter Z C Hopkins testified the governor never touched Mrs West. He said she grabbed papers on his desk and Hodges seized them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
Pera
Kan
Hodges
Luella West
Z. C. Hopkins
Sophie Cameron charged in dog poisoning case
Sophie Cameron, once a court regular for theft charges, is accused by laborer Martin Novak of poisoning his dog. She told Judge Brindley she loved the dog, requested a jury trial, and the case was set for June 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sophie Cameron
Sophie
Court House
Martin Novak
Brindley
GetS-IT Promises Quick Corn Relief Ad
Advert an old time plea for GETS-IT corn remedy touts painless drop application. It claims to shrink corns and calls older salves dangerous. Mentions price 25 cents and lists E Lawrence & Co Chicago plus local La Crosse outlets Columbian Pharmacy City Book and Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Lawrence & Co
Chicago
la Crosse
Columbian Pharmacy
City Book and Drug Store
Antony and Cleopatra in Cines Photo Drama at Majestic
Dramatic scene shows Cleopatra ordering a slave fed to Nile crocodiles as Marc Antony’s love threatens the queen. George Kleine’s Antony and Cleopatra hailed as the greatest photo drama, premiering at the Majestic for two days with pricing 5c matinee children, 10c adults. 5c children, 19 and 20c adults.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Kleine
Cines
Antony
Cleopatra
Nile
Marc Antony
Antony and
Majestic
Kleine Attraction Company
Hengstler Recalled Home Over Ill Father in Wis
J. D. Hengstler of 708 West Avenue South was summoned to North Freedom Wisconsin today due to the serious illness of his aged father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Hengstler
West Avenue South
North Freedom
Wis
Arctic expedition ship Karluk sunk near Herald Island
Word came that the steamship Karluk carrying the Stefansson expedition was sunk in an ice crash on January 16 near Herald Island. The crew had time to unload provisions and fuel and reach shore. Capt. Robert Bartlett then set out with sledges toward the mainland and reached the Siberian coast before being conveyed to St. Michael's by a whaling ship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karluk
Stefansson
Arctic
North Herald Island
Robert Bartlett
Siberian
St. Michael’s
Charge Is Made By A Woman Case In County Court
Tom Parkinson, ex convict, faced Judge Brindley on a serious charge after Mrs. Flossie Colburn reported an assault. Parkinson, who recently sought work in La Crosse, had been employed by L. F. Easton at 1325 Cass Street. The case, noted for its unusual background, was set for hearing Friday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brindley
Tom Parkinson
la Crosse
Flossie Colburn
Parkinson
Easton
L. F. Easton
Cass Street
Trouble starts in mine strike at Brooke County
Sheriff John Patterson sent deputies to the Pittsburgh and West Virginia Coal Company mines to quell potential outbreaks after yesterday’s bombardment by strikers. Gov. Hatfield promised troops if needed. Four houses used by strike breakers showed damage but no injuries were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colliers
W. Va
John Patterson
Brooke County
Pittsburgh & West Virginia Coal Company
Miners Await White House Step in Wage Battle
Charlestown West Virginia officials of the United Mine Workers say they have telegrammed President Wilson inviting a federal investigation into the dispute with 16,000 striking miners. They claim all effort is being made to prevent violence and deny danger of danger, countering operators who fear militant action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlestown
W. Va
United Mine Workers
White House
Wilson
Cyclists Camp Plans For Outdoor Summer Stopover
Motorcyclists from Waco and San Angelo Texas plan a summer camp on Brazos river land to live in tents. A caretaker will stay at the camp by day to prepare meals, while club members ride out each evening for supper and a night under the open sky. Morning rides into the city promise shorter commuting times than urban streetcars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waco
San Angelo
Texas
Brazos River
Thompson Monthly Deeds and Mortgages Report
The monthly report from Andrew Thompson, register of deeds, lists fifty four deeds totaling 132 787 dollars and forty one city mortgages totaling 31 560 dollars. It also shows thirty one county deeds 62 455 dollars and eighteen county mortgages 42 238 dollars. Fifty one mortgages satisfied 61 137 dollars and six mortgages assigned 4 390 dollars. The month’s total business is 334 567 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Thompson
Marriage permits issued to Shelby and La Crosse residents
Joseph Hammer and Anna Schams of Shelby along with Benedict Adamietz and Martha Sweeney of La Crosse obtained marriage permits from County Clerk Bert A. Jolivette this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Hammer
Anna Schams
Shelby
Benedict Adamietz
Martha Sweeney
la Crosse
Bert A. Jolivette
Leap From Car to Save Honor Sparks Chicago Incident
Mary Rossman an 18 year old girl broke her arm and Rosie Shieldhaus a 20 year old was badly injured when they leaped from a joy ride auto in which two unknown young men were present. They told police the youths tried to assault them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Mary Rossman
Rosie Shieldhaus
Accuses Husband of Infidelity in Schumann Heink Divorce
Chicago June 4. Mme. Ernestine Schumann-Heink testified as first witness in her divorce suit against William Rapp Jr. Her attorney Elias Mayer claimed Rapp's alleged infidelity with Mrs. Katherine E. Dean of New York and other women. She described marriage in 1905, separation in 1911, and life with her ten children. The cross examination produced clashes over her eldest son's age and birth date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Sullivan
Mme
Ernestine Schumann-Heink
William Rapp, Jr
Rapp
Elias Mayer
Katherine
E. Dean
New York
Mrs. Dean
Caldwell
N. J
Jury disagrees in Big Hoe breach suit
New York June 4 Jurors failed to agree on Miss Mae Sullivan against millionaire Arthur I Hoe in a 225 000 breach of promise case after a long vigil. A new trial is ordered. Eight jurors believed Hoe used wealth to ruin her while four thought she was an adventuress who extracted money from the heir of the famed printer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Mae Sullivan
Arthur I. Hoe
Sillivan
Hoe
Former Resident Catherine Misna Dies at 27
Miss Catherine Misna of Chaseburg, formerly of LaCrosse, died yesterday morning from heart trouble at Chaseburg. Age 27. Survived by eight brothers and three sisters. Funeral at 8:30 a.m. tomorrow at 1504 South Tenth Street and 9:00 a.m. at St. Mary's Church. Burial in Catholic cemetery. Reverend X Till to officiate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Misna
Chaseburg
LaCrosse
Mlisna
Jacob Beznouz
South Tenth Street
St. Mary’s Church
Rev. X. Till
Van Antwerp to make six month health motorcycle tour
Harold O. Van Antwerp of Grand Rapids Michigan plans a transcontinental motorcycle trip for health reasons. He will depart New York within a few days, ride to the west coast, and continue in easy stages for about six months. He will camp by the wayside and handle employer duties in cities along the route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold O. van Antwerp
Grand Rapids
Mich
van Antwerp
New York
West Coast
St Paul flour theft case linked to Wisconsin arena
Frank Withrow goes to a Minnesota City hearing as George Alcorn Hermit of Stony Point and Leon Simpson plead not guilty in U S district court in St Paul to stealing fifteen sacks of flour from a St Paul road freight train at River Junction in 1913. They were indicted by the federal grand jury in St Paul and remanded for trial next Monday. The offense was interstate since the goods crossed into Wisconsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Alcorn
Stony Point
Leon Simpson
St. Paul Road
River Junction
United States District Court
St. Paul
Alcorn
Simpson
la Crosse
Here
Winona
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Recital by Miss Carlsted Pupils Friday Evening
Miss Carlsted’s pupils will give a recital Friday evening at Mrs. E D Hunt’s home 619 Pine Street. Two violin numbers by Miss Shorna and two vocal numbers by Miss Hackner will be presented. Public is cordially invited.
Skinner testifies faith in New Haven future in DC
William Skinner, longtime director and New Haven's largest individual holder, told the Interstate Commerce Commission he has absolute faith in the railroad's future despite losing $40,000 a year. He defended interlocking directorates as a means to shared understanding and said he has not sold a share amid the stock's decline from 220 to 64.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
New Haven
William Skinner
Interstate Commerce Commission
Skinner
Milwaukees Reverend Patmont held in kidnapping case
Danville Illinois June 4 detectives said they located the house where Rev Louis R Patmont a Milwaukee minister kidnapped here two months ago was confined They claimed evidence showed Patmont was taken from Westville on a stolen hand car and arrested early today
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danville, Ill
Louis R. Patmont
Milwaukee
Patment
Westville
Loomis Granted Warrant Over Washington Fight Incident
Peter Loomis of Washington town was arrested on a complaint by John Moshak also of Washington. Moshak claims Loomis beat him in a store and saloon at Newberg's corners, leading to the warrant being issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Loomis
Washington
John Moshak
Moshak
Loomis
Newberg’s Corners
Notice to Creditors in Richard Schermerhorn Estate
State of Wisconsin In Probate La Crosse County Court grants letters of administration to Ella Seiler. Creditors have six months from June 2 1914 to present claims for examination and allowance. The court will hear and adjust all claims on December 8 1914 at 10 A M in the Courthouse. Dated June 2 1914. By the Court John Brindley County Judge. Otto M Schlabach Attorney for Administratrix.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Wisconsin
la Crosse County
Richard Schermerhorn
la Crosse
Ella Seiler
Wisconsin
John Brindley
Otto M. Schlabach
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Geo. B. Rose
the Jeweler
Main Street
U.S
Rafael Zubaron
Carranza Junta
Senor Zubaron
Dr. Evenson
Shamrock
ESCH
Commission
New Thought
Judge
Robert A. Bartlett
West Virginia
William Rapp
Mme. Schumann-Heink
Miss Sullivan
Turess
Rides For Health
Frank Withrow
Minnesota City
la Crosse Attoreney
Rev
Patmont
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