Gradyville Disaster: Thirty Lost in Cloudburst and Cyclone
Louisville news recounts a midnight cloudburst and cyclone that wrecked Gradyville Kentucky, wiping out most homes and leaving about thirty dead or missing. Names, families, and local officials are listed among the known dead as rescue work continues.
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Gradyville
Louisville
Columbia
Two Creeks
Strong Hill
John Moore
Wilmore Austin
L. C. Mall
Nell
Hartfield Moss
Death Knell Not Wedding Bells in San Antonio
Engaged to wed Miss Anna Kelly the groom left the wedding supper to automobiling. Major Kelley advised caution and reported the matter to the War Department. Lieutenant Mack Richardson resigned to avoid court martial and is dead by his own hand at military quarters.
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San Antonio
Tex
Anna Kelly
William Kelley
Brownsville
Mack Richardson
War Department
Richardson
Mrs Theresa Fleck Dies At 75 In La Crosse Area
Mrs Theresa Fleck aged 75 died at her home 812 South Third street after a long illness. She leaves five daughters Mrs Ame tia Erbst Mrs Anna Tausche St Paul Mrs Bertha Digulla Chicago Mrs Mary Hauser and Mrs Ida Skogstad La Crosse. Funeral Tuesday at 2 30 PM with Rev Andreas officiating.
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Theresa Fieck
South Third Street
Ametia Erbst
Anna Tausche
St. Paul
Bertha Digulla
Chicago
Mary Hauser
Ida Skogstad
la Crosse
Andreas
Henry Funke Dead In La Crosse At 2 30 P M
Henry Funke longtime La Crosse resident died at 2 30 this afternoon at his home on the Mormon Coulse road from old age and stomach cancer. He leaves a wife and seven sons.
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Henry Funke
la Crosse
Mormon Coulse Road
Eau Claire Man Arrested on Serious Charge
NAB Eau Claire man Marshall Henry was arrested by local police last evening and held at the station. Sheriff McMullen will arrive this evening to transport him back to Eau Claire.
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Marshall Henry
Eau Claire
Sheriff McMullen
Diplomatic Immunity Stirs Glen Echo Speedrow
Washington reports a potential diplomatic scandal over diplomats arguing immunity after being stopped on Glen Echo’s Conduit road for speeding. Marshal Collins and Mayor Garrett insist on right of search while diplomats claim immunity, with state department and Maryland authorities investigating the controversy.
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J. C. Welliver
Washington, D. C
Washington
Conduit
Glen Echo
Potomac
Maryland
State Department
Marshal Collins
Garrett
Collins
Delegates Arrive as Peace Conference Opens at The Hague
Delegates begin arriving for the peace conference in The Hague. The session opens next week with no talk of disarmament due to German opposition.
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the Hague
Germany
Five Million Lost In Bombay Cyclone
A cyclone two days ago caused an estimated five million dollars in losses in Bombay. Officials report severe damage to property and infrastructure with ongoing relief assessments.
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Bombay
Karl Hall Confesses in Mother-in-law Murder Case
June 8 report from Karlsruhe states Karl Hall accused of killing his mother in law after learning his wife died by her own hand. He confessed to the crime.
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Karlsruhe
Karl Hall
Eight Hour Day for Railroad Telegraphers Debated in Wisconsin
Madison dispatch reports the Wisconsin assembly backed an eight hour day for railroad telegraph operators. The Anderson measure aimed to curb hours for rail workers and align with safety concerns, while opponents urged conformity to national nine hour standards. A caller noted related bills on water power and rail depot communications.
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Madison
Wis
Assembly
Anderson
Senate
Thompson
Social Democrat
Stout
Transportation Committee
Ingram
la Follette
Esch
Water commission bill seen advancing in Wisconsin legislature
Madison reports the Owen bill to create a state water commissioner to study the German cable system and publicize it faces broad support and may pass with no opposition. La Crosse backers credit the measure to the local board of trade and La Crosse bankers, while a senate error narrowly avoided delaying its immediate operation.
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Bird
Senate
Madison
Wis
T. H. Miller
la Crosse
Cernehan
Eau Claire
Board of Trade At
Reid
Water Commission
Norway Anniversary Observed in Blair Wisconsin
The first anniversary of Norway's coronation and its self styled republic was celebrated in Blair Wisconsin with hundreds attending. Congressman John J. Esch delivered the keynote address stressing Norway's break with Sweden and the American influence on its development. Blair defeated Eau Claire 9 to 1 in a ball game, and a grand evening ball followed.
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Norway
Blair
Wis
J.O. Davidson
Madison
John J. Esch
la Crosse
Mr. Esch
Department of Agriculture
Weather Bureau
Bureau of Animal Husbandry
Eau Claire
Berlin Surgeons Deny Rising Cancer Rates Despite Belief
Berlin surgeons contend cancer is not on the rise despite popular belief. They argue current statistics do not show an upward trend and caution against alarmist interpretations.
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Berlin
Mrs. L. W. Spier Dies After Stroke at 85
Mrs. L. W. Spier aged 85 died this afternoon shortly after 2 o clock from a paralysis stroke suffered about five weeks ago. She leaves three daughters Mrs Alfred James Mrs M Egbert of this city and Mrs W B Webb of Anaconda. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Frank Tillman who is in charge.
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L. W. Spier
Alfred James
North Seventh Street
M. Egbert
City
W. B. Webb
Anaconda
Frank Tillman
Common Council Bridge Committee Meeting Called
The bridge committee of the common council meets Monday at 2 PM in City Hall to consider several matters including the contract for the Lover the Lagoon bridge in Pettibone Park.
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the Common Council
Pettibone Park
Local girl wins Liebling piano medal at Merrill Hall
Miss Helen MacArthur of La Crosse captured the Liebling medal for piano excellence at Merrill Hall Milwaukee-Downer college. Miss Ference Brown of Manitowoc earned honorable mention. Judges were Miss Ricker Mr Bruening and Mr Jaffee.
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Helen MacArthur
la Crosse
Liebling
Merrill Hall
Milwaukee-Downer College
Ference Brown
Manitowoc
Ricker
Bruening
Jaffee
Eagles Carnival Proposal Planned At Ground Site
The Eagles group agreed to hold a carnival on the grounds at the foot of State street below Spence park with free use requested from the council and no business men’s support. An excursion to Winona is planned for June 25 or 26 to the Minnesota State Eagles convention, with delegates J L Uttermoehl Gustave Carl and Leo Bergen leaving Monday night for Oshkosh. Ten new candidates were admitted and ten applications received. The lodge has 160 members with a strong financial status. organized in November 1995, $600 has been paid in sick and death benefits in a year and a half.
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Eagles
State Street
Spence Park
Winona
Minnesota
Oshkosh
J. L. Uttermoehl
Gustave Carl
Leo Bergen
Crops Maturing Fast Near La Crosse Aide
Mr. C. H. Connor reports crops near La Crosse ripening quicker than elsewhere in the state while farmers work slowly and plant corn in many areas. He notes abundant wild berries this spring and a remarkable strawberry crop.
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la Crosse
C. H. Connor
Connor
Mr. Connor
Mirrors Removed at Federal Printing Office to Save Time
About fifty mirrors have been removed from the Federal Printing Office in Washington to help women employees save time. The change aims to speed up operations and reduce delays in daily tasks.
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Federal Printing Office
Washington
Defense Will Hit Mine Owners In Haywood Trial
Boise Idaho June 8 Sufficient progress in the Haywood trial allows an estimate of the defense plan. Richardson will not question Orchard’s confessed crimes but will seek to show the crimes were caused by a hireling of mine owners not federal officers. Orchard admitted dual loyalties and being paid by mine officials while cross examination continued.
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Boise
Idaho
Haywood
Richardson
Orchard
Denver
Pea
Woman on Trial Over Silk Hose Theft Charge
Mary Wightman, Northwestern graduate, stands trial in Chicago Illinois accused of stealing 100 dollars spent on silk hose and lingerie. The accuser swears he heard rustling as she wore the garments though he did not see them. He claims his sense of hearing could reveal if she wore hundreds in silk undergarments.
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Chicago
Mary Wightman
Northwestern University
Miss Wightman
Nurses to Graduate at La Crosse Hospital Meeting
The La Crosse Hospital Association holds its annual meeting at the hospital on Tuesday June 11 at 7 30 with officers to be elected. Graduation exercises follow at 8 o clock featuring a musical program and talks by Dr Town send of New Lisbon and Rev J S Lowe. Graduates are Misses Goldie Hopkins Bertha Reu Hattie Wing and Emma Justman.
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The
la Crosse Hospital Association
Townsend
New Lisbon
Wis
J. S. Lowe
Goldie Hopkins
Bertha Reu
Hattie Wing
Emma Justman
Death claims six in Idaho river tragedy reported in Wisconsin
Tomas McMillan of Chippewa Falls received a letter stating his brother David and six companions were drowned while running the rapids in the Payette River Idaho.
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Chippewa Falls
Wis
Tomas McMillan
David
Weer
Payette River
Idaho
Lincoln Douglas Debating Society Plans Triangular League
The Lincoln Douglas Debating society met at the high school for a business session with no debate. Negotiations are underway with Sparta and Viroqua to form a triangular league among the three schools. The club now has its own room donated by the board of education and furnished nicely. The annual banquet was a success and a launch ride is planned for next week to cap the year.
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Lincoln- Douglas Debating Society
Sparta
Viroqua
Board of Education
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