Milwaukee Trains Stay On Time Despite Storm Damage
Trains on the Milwaukee road remained on time this morning. Only the Reno Preston section suffered damage with undermined track and washed areas. A half mile of wires on the Reno branch was blown down and linemen were dispatched. Poles east of the elevator were blown over or fell into the water as Mississippi winds drove through. Water levels remained high in Black and La Crosse rivers.
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Milwaukee Road
Reno
Preston
Mississippi
Black
la Crosse
Citizenship Bill Seeks Higher Final Papers Cost
Clerk of the Court George Wright reports a congressional bill to raise final citizenship papers to seven dollars. The measure requires English language ability for applicants and grants citizenship through federal courts with circuit court authority where no federal court sits.
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George Wright
Congress
Death of A B Newton Bangor Physician
One of the county’s oldest doctors, A B Newton of Bangor, died after a six week illness. Born July 3 1842 in Oneida County New York, he graduated Rush Medical College 1867 and settled in Bangor February 10 1867. He served as hospital steward in the Civil War and was a member of the La Crosse County Medical Association.
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la Crosse County Medical Association
Bangor
Oneida County
N.Y
la Crosse High School
Rush Medical College
Local Pioneer Charles McKenzie dies. widow and three children survive
An obituary notes the death of Charles McKenzie born in the county in 1865. He married Ida McKenzie on October 6 1872. Survived by wife and three children Charles M Cordelia L and Alexander B all born in the county. Funeral arrangements to be announced.
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Ber
Ida MccKenzie
Charles W. McKenzy
Charles M
Cordelia L
Alexander B
La Crosse and Wausau Clash in Opening Series
The La Crosse baseball champions start a 20 game slate by facing Wausau, the first of five teams. Ross Jones is chosen to throw the spitball for Manager Hawley as La Crosse plans four games with the Lumberjacks before meeting the Robbers, now Freeport, and then Green Bay and Oshkosh.
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Wausau
Ross Jones
Hawley
la Crosse
Lumberjacks
Freeport
Green Bay
Oshkosh
Lang
Wisconsin
Dodge Brothers
Travelers Parade Walk Ahead of March to Gund's Brewery
The board of trade's secretary sent notices to members to join the Travelers parade at 4 pm tomorrow. The procession will be on foot with no carriages, marching through the principal streets and ending with an inspection of Gund's brewery.
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Say S. Sied
Board of Trade
Gund
Cronon Reports Progress for G A R at State Encampment
Patriotic Instructor Ed Cronon of the G A R prepares his report to be presented at the state encampment of the G A S to be held in Marinette next week. The document is said to show good progress in this department.
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Ed Cronon
Marinette
Public Works Orders Underground Wiring on Caledonia Street
The board of public works mailed notices to Wisconsin Light & Power La Crosse Gas and Electric and both telephone companies directing all overhead wiring on Caledonia Street between Logan and St James to be placed underground by July 15 to permit brick pavement construction.
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Board of Public Works
Wisconsin Light & Power Company
la Crosse
Freeport Pennant Winners Impress Fans with Good Behavior
The Freeport team, praised by local papers as the best behaved on the circuit, received playful taunts about their tactics and Eddy the first baseman was teased about his slow fielding, yet his strong throwing ensured success. Fans expected a boxing match but witnessed fair baseball and orderly conduct.
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Freeport
Eddy
Former resident M Charles Archibald dies at Ashland
News from Ashland reports the death of M Charles Archibald a former city resident aged about forty five. He fell ill recently and died at his Ashland home. Born in Houston county he worked as a fireman on the Soo Line and later for Wisconsin Central before entering Ashland politics serving as sheriff and county treasurer. Archibald, a Klondyke pioneer, is survived by his widow and four children.
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M. Charles *Archibald
Ashland
Houston County
S. M
la Crosse
Wisconsin Central
Ashland County
Archibald
Chilicoot Pass
Third Termers Announce Candidacies for Re‑Election
District Attorney Otto Bosshard and Coroner Edward Cronin announced their candidacies for third terms yesterday as they began their campaigns. They seek continued tenure amid local governance questions and community concerns.
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Otto Bosshard
Edward Cronin
W. T. Irvine Graduate Optician Ad
W T Irvine offers eye examinations and glasses for all vision defects at 429 Main St. Moderate prices and free examination. No dangerous drugs or medicines used.
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Optician
Main St
Five seek third terms as nomination papers circulate
The field includes John Streeter Register of Deeds, Charles H. Rawlinson County Clerk, and George D. Wright Clerk of the Court, joining two others who have declared plans to run again.
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Register of Deeds
John Streeter
Charles H. Rawlinson
George D. Wright
Horse Struck by Switch Engine Near Second and Vine
A horse hitched to an American Express wagon was struck by a northbound switch engine at Second and Vine last evening. The horse was only lightly injured, with just a harness strap broken, while a curb piece was damaged.
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American Express
Second and Vine Streets
Second
Ice Cream Soda Habit Highlights a Man’s Substitution
George R. Williams of La Crosse Wisconsin explains he drinks four to five ice cream sodas daily after a doctor advised abstinence from intoxicating drinks. He recalls choosing the habit four years ago and notes others share the pastime.
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George R. Williams
la Crosse
Wis
Davidson Hotel
Milwaukee Free Press
Jury Ready for Kabat Case in Outagamie County
After screening 156 men a jury is seated in the Kabat murder trial at Appleton Wisconsin. Jurors visit the McCarthy farm location of the alleged crime including the cremation site and bone fragments. Testimony starts tomorrow at 9 and is expected to last two to three weeks with costs nearing eight thousand dollars.
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Appleton
Wis
Kabat
McCarthy Farm
McCarthy
Outagamie County
Graduation Habits Build Through Thrift and Ad Reading
Shopping thrift becomes a virtue of graduate growth as habit grows. Ad reading keeps pace with the twin habit, reflecting gradual improvement and discipline in daily routines.
Local Happenings At 227 Main And Beyond In Prescott
John Turnbull returns from Hokah. Dengler’s Capital-pure products advertised. Y M C A leaders attend Indianapolis convention. Elks initiate candidates. Bijou theater features solar shows and Mount Vesuvius eruption visuals. Recitals at 325 Pearl Street. multiple notices on health products and local commerce.
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John ~Turnbull
Hokah
Dengler
J. W. Stafford
Indianapolis
A. O. Colby
The
Elks
Rocky Mountain
Irvin
William
Foley
O. T. Erhart
Mount Vesuvius
Bijou
Travelers’ Convention
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