AEATEST CIRCUS TO PERFORM IN LA CROSSE JUNE 23
The Barnum and Bailey Greatest on Earth will visit La Crosse on June 23 with two shows at the usual hour and a street parade in the forenoon. The new equipment cost 3 500 000 dollars and 400 performers will present the program. Most performers are European and making their first tour of America. The show has a 55 year history of high prominence worldwide.
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Barnum and Bailey
la Crosse
Europe
America
Tere
Ameria
Canada
Asia
Nullity
New York Article Links Lady Duff to Gown Valuation Probe
In New York City the Lady Duff Duff Col aramutuw case draws attention as authorities under Col Loeb investigate undervaluing imported gowns. Duff family connections and the English background are noted while the inquiry examines her New York branch and related company practices.
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Aramutuwady Duff
Spectacular World Circus Showcases Marvels and Giraffe Baby
The circus touts constant novelty with its own animal trappers and jungle hunters and claims the finest talent slate. It features 1,200 cast across three rings on a Roman track, a tent seating 15,000, and 5,000 lamps lighting a vast dome. The highlight is Baby Bumbeene the one year old American born giraffe.
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Old World
America
Fonelli
Les Deko
Les Silvas
John Ducander
Charlie
Lorimer Man May Lose Chicago in Senate Fallout
June 5 reports suggest United States Senator Shelby M Cullom could face opposition in his bid for re election in 1913 as downstate sentiment grows over his vote to retain Senator Lorimer. Lawrence Y Sherman reportedly weighing a challenge to Cullom.
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Chicago
United States
Shelby M. Cullom
Senate
William Lorimer
Downstate
Lawrence Y. Sherman
State Board of Administration
Cullom
Japanese Warship Wreck Rescue Near Nagasaki
The Japanese warship Iwate has gone to aid the Russian steamer Ryazan after it ran aground near Nagasaki. Passengers including the Crown Prince of Siam were evacuated safely. Ryazan was en route to Vladivostok.
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Tokio
Iwate
Nagasaki
Crown Prince of
Siam
Vladivostok
Horses Play on Bells
John Ducander's orchestra of bell ringing horses, famed in England and Europe, is among Barnum and Bailey's most expensive imports this season. The act, new to America, is touted as the greatest trained animal performance ever seen with a circus.
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John Ducander
England
European
Barnum and Bailey
America
Nagel to address Washington University graduates
Secretary of Commerce and Labor Nagel will address the graduating class of Washington University in St. Louis on June 8. The ceremony marks the university’s degree awards and honors.
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Washington, D. C
Secretary of Commerce and Labor
Nagel Will
Washington University
St. Louis
Aging Doctor Rescues Granddaughter From Rock River
An 82 year old doctor named Clinton Helm leaped into the Rock River and swam ashore with his three year old granddaughter Eugenia McGlashan after she fell in. Both survived the incident in Rockford Newfoundland and Labrador on June 5.
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Rockford
Clinton Helm
Rock River
Eugenia McGlashan
The friendship of some is more dangerous than their enmity
A compact adage notes that certain friendships can pose greater risk than open foes, warning that trusted allies may conceal danger and undermine others through hidden motives.
Bijou trip plans and local notices in La Crosse
Local society notes show Mr. and Mrs. Charles A Merwin and son Charles Jr leaving for a coast trip with Dr George Powell. Various visitors and residents travel, attend events, and return to La Crosse from Minneapolis St Paul and Canton. Public notices include lost coat and YWCA fete details.
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Bijou
Charles A. Merwin
Charles
Geo. Powell
E. Berg
Des Moines
Ray Thompson
Ragna Berg
Seattle
Wash
Emil Berg
Will Powell
Gene McCabe
Canton
Minn
E. C. Higbee
Judge Reed
Melrose
Tribune Office
Bernard Dockendorff
Bernard Dockendorf, Jr
New York
London
King George
Europe
M. Skaar
North Third Street
Fred Hartwell
Texarkanna
Arkansas
South Sixth
Olga Gundlach
Winona
Katherin Kandel
N. Bissen
Brownsville
E. Grant
St. Paul
Elizabeth Rackelman
F. A. Reiter
la Crosse
Alma
E. J. Older
Graduation and Wedding Gifts from The Gift Store of La Crosse
Elgin and Waltham watches in gold filled cases range 8.50 to 30.00 with various diamond mountings from 10 to 65. Sterling souvenir spoons in sets, 65c to 75c. Sterling handies and tooth brushes offered, Rogers cutlery at 3.20 to 3.75. Parlor clocks and eight day clocks priced 6.00 to 8.00. Store touts quality and low prices, no credit.
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Elgin
Waltham
Tiffany
Rogers
W. T. Irvine
la Crosse
Sage Tea for Hair Growth Promises Restored Color
Drugstores report heavy demand for sage based remedies to promote hair growth and color. Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy adds sulphur to sage tea and is sold with money back guarantee at fifty cents a bottle. Special agent O. T. Erhart sells it from 520 Main St.
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Wyeth
O. T. Erhart
Main St
Man Killed by Lightning During Storm in Tomah Wisconsin
Louis Kern, about 35, was struck and killed while watching a severe electrical storm from his home in Tomah. Three upstairs family members were unharmed. The lightning dented the house and entered through an upstairs window. The blast also hit a nearby fruit farm house, causing roof and chimney damage but no injuries.
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Tomah
Wis
Louis Kern
Louis Storkel
Weather Has Little Effect On Church Attendance Says Minister
Rev. Oscar Smith of West Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church urges steady worship even as summer heat rises. He notes Sunday school prayer meeting and Sabbath worship attendance increasing, and promises continued church participation despite hotter Sundays.
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Oscar Smith
West Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church
Engineer killed by punch in Dixon incident
In Dixon on June 5 Emory Kincaid an engineer insulted a young woman. Ira Mighalls struck him with a single fist causing instant death. Local authorities reported the fatal assault.
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Dixon
Emory Kincaid
Ira Mighalls
Local residents return from visits and travel
In the past few days residents returned home to Viroqua Ferryville and Lanesboro from visits in La Crosse and nearby. J A Erickson Winona and W J Carmody Lancaster arrived for short stays while M Braham and F Olson Ferryville joined relatives in the city. John Elliott La Crosse Baseball club president came back from Green Bay after attending the United Commercial Travelers convention.
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Ing
Viroqua
J. A. Erickson
Winona
M. Braham
Ferryville
W. J. Carmody
Lancaster
P. Gibbons
Lanesboro
Minn
la Crosse
John Elliott
Green Bay
United Commercial Travelers
F. Olson
Mrs Asplin Hosts Coffee in Honor of Mother
Mrs. Lee Asplin of North Seventh street entertained a dozen ladies at a Wednesday coffee in honor of her mother Mrs. C. L. Weits of Wichita Kansas.
D A R Meet Hosted by Mrs George Burton in La Crosse
The La Crosse chapter of the D A R was entertained this afternoon by Mrs George Burton at her Main Street home.
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la Crosse
The
George Burton
Main Street
Son born to Hirshheimer at La Crosse hospital
A son was born yesterday morning to Mr and Mrs L C Hirshheimer at La Crosse hospital. Thursday afternoon the Ladies Aid society of the North Presbyterian church meets at Mrs E Briebach's home 1529 Wood St.
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L. C. Hirshheimer
la Crosse Hospital
Ladies’ Aid Society
The
North Presbyterian Church
E. Briebach
Wood St
Caledonia Commercials Rally To Defeat Clothiers 3 To 2
In a vivid ball game Caledonia Commercials beat La Crosse Clothing 3 to 2 after tying the score in the eighth. Pederson homered in the ninth to put Caledonia ahead while disputed calls and errors fueled the final tense innings. Walters and Blexrud pitched well for their teams as Caledonia clinched the late win.
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Caledonia
la Crosse Clothing Company
Clothiers
Pederson
la Crosse
Clothing Company
Blexrud
Walters
R. H. E. Clothiers
la Crosse, Walters and Griffin
Hokah High School Holds First Commencement Exercises
Hokah high school will hold its first commencement on Friday June 9 in Hokah with a graduating class of nineteen receiving diplomas. The program is described as clever and the list of graduates includes Walter Lewis Baeder Ralph Becker William Wallace Becker Herbert John Burgmar Gertrude Lillian Druschke Helen Caroline Gassert Charles Herman Guenther Cora Mayme Belle Hartman Verna Grace Hartman Anna Cecelia Mateja Estella Mary McDonald Earl Meinzer Olive Adella Moe Pearl Laverna Rottleberg Mary SchneDeck er Florence Lucille Solberg Dorothy Jane Thomas Herbert Hudson Wheaton and Henrietta Emmaline Woolley.
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Hokah High School
Hokah
Walter Lewis Baeder
Ralph Becker
William Wallace Becker
Herbert John Burgmar
Gertrude Lillian Druschke
Helen Caroline Gassert
Charles Herman Guenther
Cora Mayme Belle Hartman
Verna Grace Hartman
Anna Cecelia Mateja
Estella Mary McDonald
Earl Meinzer
Olive Adella Moe
Pearl Laverna Rottleberg
Mary Schnedecker
Florence Lucille Solberg
Dorothy Jane Thomas
Herbert Hudson Wheaton
Henrietta Emmaline Woolley
Debaters Hold Annual Picnic By River Outing
The Lincoln Douglas Debating society of the high school held its annual picnic Saturday with about twenty five members. Fowler's launch carried the group to cottages for a day of baseball and outdoor sports. A popular lunch followed before the group returned home in the evening.
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Lincoln-Douglas Debating Society
Fowler
Maderos Journey One Long Ovation
In Zacatecas Mexico crowds hailed Francis I Madero Jr as savior and liberator. Madero left Torreon and San Pedro cheered by about 40000 people en route to the city. He spoke of future campaigns and urged citizens to be good to secure good government.
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Zacatecas
Mexico
Francisco I. Madero, Jr
Torreon
San Pedro
Madero
Figueroa
California
Villjcen
Card of Thanks for Kindness During Illness and Death
We extend heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy during the illness and death of our wife and mother. Special thanks to the choir and Rev Lemke. Signed Cristjohn Priescor and Family.
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Lemke
Cristjohn Priescor
Scheibs Pleads Not Guilty in Wife Murder Charge
Harry A. Scheib pleaded not guilty at arraignment in New York on a charge of murdering his wife Lillian Scheib. He was remanded to the Tombs without bail.
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New York
Lillian Scheib
Harry A. Scheib
Pittsburg
Tom Yee
Local brewer appeals for action against disorderly saloons
Wauwatosa asks Gund Brewing vice president Karl Kurtenacker for aid to close nuisance saloons and road houses. He urges licensing authorities and Lindemann to cooperate to remove bad operators amid looming license applications. A letter urges thorough investigation and co operation to ensure reputable saloons.
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Wauwatosa
Karl Kurtenacker
Gund Brewing Company
Wisconsin and Upper Michigan Brewers’ Association
Milwaukee
Kurtenacker
Lindemann
A. S. Lindemann
Wis
Milwaukee Merchants Trip Sets Passport to Midwestern States
The Merchants and Manufacturers' association conducted their eleventh annual trip aboard the finest special train from Milwaukee on the Chicago and Northwestern line. The 113 travelers plan short runs through Wisconsin and brief trips into Illinois and northern Minnesota.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Chicago and Northwestern Road
Merchants and Manufacturers’ Association
Wisconsin
Illinois
Minnesota
Piano playing ends life of New York youth
Frederick Stout, 20, died early today in New York after his family says a fireman John Roth refused to curb his daughter’s piano practice. Three weeks earlier Mrs. Stout sought a court order to quiet the Roths. Roth said he would keep the piano silent for a month, but the relief arrived too late.
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New York
Frederick Stout
John Roth
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Scheibs
James Kerr
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