Guess Who's Here contest prize for La Crosse citizen
The article notes a prize for correctly guessing a prominent La Crosse citizen in a “Guess Who’s Here” contest. It recalls last week’s winner County Clerkert Jolivette and Miss Emma Loomis as prior victor. It then shifts to humorous sketches of local characters and political anecdotes.
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Tribune
la Crosse
John Brindley
la Crosse Bar Association
John Daniel
John A. Daniels
Here
Madison
Madmen Rescue Inmates After Firemen Fail
Defeated attendants report inmates freed by a group described as mad heroes after firemen allegedly fail in a dangerous blaze. The dramatic rescue is called a strange miracle by witnesses and local observers.
Moore Men Demoted at Weather Bureau In Probe
Thirty of fifty Weather Bureau employees under investigation for ties to former chief Willis L. Moore were demoted to their prior positions amid the probe into political activity. The action targets staffers connected to the prior promotions and reshuffles within the agency.
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Washington
Eather Bureau
Willis L. Moore
Blackhand Letter Suspect Nabbed in Youngstown Case
Giuseppe Pomaro a steel mill worker was arrested in Youngstown Ohio on a charge of writing a black hand letter to President Wilson demanding 5000 dollars. Captain John Washer a U S secret service agent led the arrest. Pomaro denies the accusation.
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Youngstown
Guiseppe Pomaro
Wilson
John Washer
U. S
Secret Service
Pomaro
Madmen Rescue Patients From Fire at Waupaca County Insane Hospital
A blaze at the main wing of the Waupaca county hospital for the insane in Weyauwega erupts just after 7. Nurses and orderlies evacuate inmates as trusties from the men’s dormitories help rescue others. Firefighters confine the blaze. all patients are saved and guarded in the town hall with no deaths. Loss estimated at 6000 dollars.
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Weyauwega
Wis
Waupaca County Hospital
Joan of the silk strikers lead Paterson march to New York
Hannah Silverman and about 1,900 striking workers from Paterson N J arrived in New York to join a major labor pageant. Arrested protesters faced bail claims nearing half a million dollars as part of the mobilization.
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New York
Joan of the Silk
Hannah Silverman
Paterson
N. J
Five Dead and Dozens Hurt in Denver Storm Toll
An electrical storm in Denver and surrounding areas left three killed and about a score wounded with thousands in property damage. Victims identified include Theodore Arnett, 20, farm hand. Jose C. Atencio, 24, Mexican. and Charles Ames, 15, American boy, all killed instantly by lightning.
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Colo
Theodore Arnett
Jose C. Atencio
Charles Ames
Snow Flurry Hits Chicago Suburb News Desk
Chicago faced unseasonable cold with 45 degrees as Lake Michigan winds rattle the city. Police at Austin, a suburb, report a ten minute snowfall early today amid the unusual weather comparison to the 1913 heat peak.
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Chicago
Lake Michigan
Austin
Foxhall Keene Injured in Polo Practice Collision
Foxhall Keene, newly named captain of the U S polo team, broke his collarbone during a pony thrown from in a practice game at Meadow Brook near Foxhall. The injury threatens his role in next week’s international matches with English players.
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L. L
Foxhall Keene
America
Buffalo Bill Cody Seriously Ill in Knoxville Home
Colonel William F. Cody known as Buffalo Bill is seriously ill at a Knoxville relative’s home. He missed his Wild West show in the city last night, marking only his tenth no show in forty years in the business.
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Tenn
Wm. F. Cody
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C. O. Ward
Cody
Wood Lawyer Demands Probe Into Juror Briber Case
A man who testified that a briber directed him to influence a juror asks the court to order a formal investigation. The move comes as appeals focus on alleged misconduct and potential monetary influence in the trial.
Wood dynamite case ends with Collins guilty on two counts
Jury acquits William M. Wood of complicity in the 1912 Lawrence dynamite plot and convicts Dennis J. Collins on two counts, as the Batteaux verdict remains in deadlock. The judge and prosecutors face rumors of juror bribery in a sensational Massachusetts court episode.
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Massachusetts
William M. Wood
Woolen Trust
Lawrence
Dennis J. Collins
Cambridge
Frederick E. Batteaux
Henry F. Hurlburt
Wood
Democrats gain edge as Townsend lobby claim flared
Senate Democrats say Republicans gave them a strategic advantage by Townsend’s insistence that President Wilson is conducting an insidious lobby for the Underwood tariff. Townsend backs off proof while Walsh and Reed push for burden of proof, and Republicans avoid naming alleged lobbyists. Continued on Page Six.
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Missouri
Walsh
Nelson
Cummins
Taft Tours Capitol then Misses Wilson Chair
Former President William H Taft visited the U S Capitol for an hour or more meeting with lawmakers, inspecting portraits and seats in the House chamber. He joined a luncheon with President Wilson and Mrs Wilson and joked about his weight and a missing chair at the White House desk.
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White House
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Cannon
Open hearing urged in contempt dispute before grand jury
Judge Crosby notes no rule for such inquiry while Hurlburt demands a public and open hearing. The exchange centers on alleged contempt of court and calls for immediate investigation as the grand jury plans to act Monday. Continued on Page Six.
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Morris Shuman
Crosby
Pelletier
Hurlburt
Hurlbur
Reciprocal Law Applies in Both States and Seizure-setups
Law now in force in two states allows reciprocal use of seined meshes with owners of old seines granted one additional year of use. The change affects property access and fishing gear rights, outlining transitional terms and enforcement.
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Wisconsin Minnesota agree on river net rules and game fish
Wisconsin and Minnesota enact mutual fishing rules along the Mississippi. Pole and line fishers may fish on the opposite side without a Wisconsin license under open seasons. The bill classifies sunfish crappies pickerel perch and catfish under ten inches as game fish and bans spearing in the river and lakes.
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Minnesota
Mississippi River
Mississippi
Lake Pepin
St. Croix River
Lake Croix
la Crosse
Warden Gautsch
Weather summary for La Crosse and region
Temperature 24 hour report shows high 80 and low 46 with 0.49 inch precipitation. Forecasts call for fair and cool conditions tonight and Sunday across Wisconsin Minnesota and lake area with moderate to brisk winds and mostly clear to partly cloudy skies. The western high pressure system will dominate, keeping showers to the lower lakes and fair cool weather elsewhere.
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