Lands Flooded By High Water
Water in the Mississippi River climbs to the year’s high, reaching 9.3 and still rising. Flooded are sloughs north of town, Black River shoreline, and acres of land usually dry. Summer cottages near the shore are submerged while motor boaters enjoy trips over creeks and flooded sloughs. Northern reports indicate more water is expected to raise levels further. The saying notes conscience over lawyer’s advice.
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Mississippi River
Black River
Two Murdered in Little Italy Chicago
In Little Italy two Italians were killed by buckshot near Death corner on Larabee and Elm streets. A wealthy Italian merchant, Tony Fricone, was fatally wounded and died after trials at the hospital. Police suspect black handers using shotguns in a months long terror campaign.
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Chicago
Italy
Larabee
Elm
Tony Fricone
Fricone
Girl saved from burning to death in La Crosse incident
Mrs. Budhda of 1107 La Crosse Street rescued Miss Esther Christianson, 1110 La Crosse Street, from a gasoline stove explosion that set the kitchen ablaze. Christianson suffered severe burns to arms and face. doctors fear facial scarring but arms may bear lifelong marks. Fire department responded. damage to the Rennebohm home was slight.
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William Budhda
la Crosse Street
Esther Christianson
A. W. Rennebohm
Welcome G A R to State Capital Madison Encampment Opens
Madison Wis June 10 There was a memorable scene in the assembly chamber as G A R veterans were welcomed by the governor and Mayor Kaiser Lieutenant Colonel J A Watrous answered reports by Department Commander Charles H Henry and others The chamber was draped with flags and battle flags from Wisconsin regiments Veterans filled the floor and galleries A parade to Camp Randall followed and a university gymnasium celebration was planned Registration reached 1232 and the capitol dome glowed in electric lights visible from Stoughton twenty miles away.
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Madison
Wis
Assembly Chamber
Kaiser
J. A. Watrous
Charles H. Henry
Assembly
United States
Wisconsin
Camp Randall
University
Capitol
Stoughton
Class Day Jokers Mock Teachers In La Crosse High Hopes
The La Crosse high school Class Day staged the most noteworthy exercises yet, with scenes from the past and future including a doctor’s office spoof and a one word play in the physics lab. The Red and Black quartet performed a song, and a class prophecy of skeletal images closed the program.
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la Crosse High School
Georgina Berg
Miss Heideman
Mr. McCormick
Harry Marshall
Marshall
Miss Linse
Emma Kinservik
Esther Linker
Mr. Hassett
Lloyd Bovee
Clarence
Slim) Alleman
Carl Forbes
Laura Palmer
Clarence Alleman
Theodore Thorson
Lora Clements
Alta Wein
Frank Funke
Lester Pope
Henry Evjen
Harold Beisel
John Desmond
Frank Zein
Esterre Wager
Elinore Schweizer
Mildred Waters
Camilla MacWillie
Raymond Grams
Dorothy Blatter
Mary Burton
Knut Houck
Hilda Weimar
Glen Halik
Azel Barney
Helen Clark
Marion Dawson
Alice Taylor
Walter Oeschger
Mary Redpath
Myrtle Olsen
Luella Zaiser
Minnie Olson
Helen Schoenheider
Alumni Banquet Program At La Crosse High School
State Senator Otto Bosshard chosen as toastmaster for the La Crosse High School Alumni Association banquet on Friday night June 12. A pre banquet meeting and post banquet dance planned. Reception committee named: Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Martindale, Mr. and Mrs. B. E. McCormick, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Benezet, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Luening, Miss Lena Heideman, and former Superintendent John P. Bird. Program includes talks by Miss Helen Dorsett and Mr. Harold Beisel, duets by Miss Schweizer and Mr. Hirshheimer, reminiscences, and school song. Nomination slate announced by President Stephen Martindale. committee: Dr. D. S. McArthur, Mrs. Sarah Evans, H. J. Hirshheimer, J. E. Higbee, and Helen C. Schofield.
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Otto Bosshard
la Crosse High School Alumni Association
Stephen Martindale
B. E. McCormick
Louis P. Benezet
Wm. Luening
Lena Heideman
John P
Harold Beisel
D. S. McArthur
Sarah Thompson Evans
H. J. Hirshheimer
J. E. Higbee
Helen C. Schofield
George Clements 76 Dies at Daughter’s Home
George Clements aged 76 died last night at his daughter Mrs A K E Petersons home 1553 Berlin street from infirmities of old age Surviving are five children Mrs Abbie Howard Cresco Indiana Mrs Mary Germar Greenville Ia Mrs A E Peterson La Crosse William Clements Bangor and George Clements Viroqua two brothers Frank Tomahawk and Peter Viroqua Funeral Friday at 8 30 am at the Peterson home 1006 Mississippi street and 9 am at St Josephs cathedral Burial in Catholic cemetery
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George Clements
A. KE. Peterson
Berlin Street
Abbie Howard
Cresco
Mary Germar
Greenville
A. E. Peterson
la Crosse
William Clements
Bangor
Viroqua
Frank
Tomahawk
Peter
Nicholas Birnbaum
Mississippi Street
St. Joseph's Cathedral
Kathary Funeral Friday for Mrs Susanna Kathary
Funeral services for Mrs Susanna Kathary who died yesterday will be held Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the home 1003 South Fourth Street and at 2 30 o'clock at the German Reformed church Fourth and Market streets with Rev E Vornholt officiating Interment will follow in Oak Grove cemetery
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Susanna Kathary
South Fourth Street
German Reformed Church
Fourth
Market Streets
E. Vornholt
Oak Grove Cemetery
Insomnia and Sleep Time Plague a Young Man
A fragment reflecting on sleep and rest notes a young man may regret devoting so much time to sleep before suffering from insomnia. The line suggests a caution about wasted hours and the burden of sleeplessness.
Causeway and Street Repairs Budgeted for Cleanup Week
The common council voted unanimously to allocate 2000 dollars plus a county match to fund causeway improvements led by County Road Commissioner Nic Hintgen. At the same session the board of public works was ordered to immediately repair Main, Pearl and State streets from Front to the river as part of the homecoming cleanup program.
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Nic Hintgen
Board of Public Works
Main
Pearl
State Streets
GE Works Faces Major General Strike Threat
In Schenectady New York on June 10 a looming strike threatens General Electric with about 12 000 workers. A final vote on the action is expected to be cast tomorrow night as union pressure mounts.
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Schenectaday
N. Y
General Electric
Elks Convene in Wausau Court Hits Big Stuff
La Crosse Elks win ball cup by defeating Superior Rhinelander and Wausau. Hats from La Crosse travelers mark their presence, with Mexican designed headwear noted. Notable attendees include Thomas Mills of Superior and A J Horlick of Racine as guests at Castlehall events.
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Wausau
Wis
la Crosse Elks
Superior
Rhinelander
la Crosse
Gate City
Huerta
Mexico
Elks
Green Bay
Milwaukee
Antigo
Castlehall
Thomas H. Mills
Mills
William Shade
Milwaukee No. 46
A. J. Horlick
Racine
Wisconsin
Campbell roadhouses accused of midnight liquor sales
Reports from La Crosse claim Campbell saloons violate the midnight closing order passed by residents in a recent special election. Sheriff Weber and District Attorney Law were unavailable for comment. Some keepers urge compliance while others threaten to stay open for license revenues and slot machine profits. A resident threatens to impeach the sheriff if the new law isn’t enforced.
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la Crosse
Campbell
John B. Weber
D. S. Law
of Elks
Wausau
French Island
Bechmann Dies in Chicago Father of La Crosse Doctor
Henry Bechmann died yesterday in Chicago. Dr. C. R. Bechmann of La Crosse was at his bedside. Former Fountain City, Wisconsin resident, well known in La Crosse. Burial set for Friday in Fountain City.
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Henry Bechmann
C. R. Bechmann
la Crosse
Chicago
Dr. Bechmann
Mr. Bechmann
Fountain City
Wis
LaCrosse
Simpson and Alcorn Trial Near Finish
In St Paul Minnesota special report two La Crosse men George Alcorn and Leon Simpson face charges of breaking into box cars. State witness John Nagle testified today as several key witnesses were examined. Judge and jury anticipate verdict by tomorrow.
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ST. Paul, Minn
George Alcorn
Leon Simpson
la Crosse
St. Paul
John Nagle
Rebel Discusses Peace Negotiation from Saltillo
General Venustiano Carranza remained silent after a late night leased wire conference with Rafael Zubaran Capmany, while rebels’ stance on Niagara Falls mediation talks was a major topic. Rail work south toward San Luis Potosi progresses slowly after federal destruction, with armed guards clashing with roaming federals as crews rebuild.
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Saltillo
Mexico
Venustiano Carranza
Rafael Zubaran Capmany
Washington
Niagara Falls
San Luis Potosi
Not a knocker for La Crosse slogan born in letters
The Union Pacific traveling passenger agent, R M Andreas, gathered names of over 175 former La Crosse residents from the Home Coming committee card index to invite them to La Crosse Week. Rail service will push tickets along the line from California to Oregon and Montana. Mr Andreas, son of Rev Henry Andreas, and his wife, formerly of La Crosse, will return as home comers.
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Union Pacific
U. P
Oregon
Wash
la Crosse
California
Montana
Andreas
Henry Andreas
Mormon Coulee German Reformed Church
R. M. Andreas
Abegglen Woman to Be Deported from La Crosse
Immigration inspector R. F. Davis arrived in La Crosse to remove Rose Abegglen of 1315 Green Bay Street to Chicago and deport her to Switzerland as a woman likely to become a public detriment.
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R. F. Davis
Minneapolis
United States
la Crosse
Mr. Davis
Rose Abegglen
Green Bay Street
Chicago
Miss Abegglen
Switzerland
Girl Checks Attention Then Frowns in Silent Signal
A girl looks back to gauge whether she is drawing notice and then frowns if she detects no interest. The scene captures a brief nonverbal exchange reflecting social perception.
Pinchot Demands Perkins Leave The Moose Party
Pinchot accuses George Perkins of using the progressive party organ to defend trusts and push the Sherman Act off the platform. He cites a pamphlet Perkins distributed during the campaign and warns continued pro-trust stance could doom the progressive party or force a merger with Republicans.
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Pinchot
Perkins
Kins
Progressive Party
Chicago
Resolutions Committee
Albert J. Beveridge
Roosevelt
George W. Perkins
Beveridge
Colonel Roosevelt
George Perkins
Republicans
Heat Wave Grimly Sweeps Central West with Fatal Toll
Chicago and surrounding states endure a blistering June heat wave with eleven deaths in Chicago and high temperatures across the region. Springfield tops the nation at 104 degrees, Chicago at 95, and cities like Pittsburgh Detroit Nashville report severe heat with numerous prostrations and shattered records.
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Chicago
Middle Western
Alleghenies
Missouri Valley
Springfield
Ill
Unite States
Nashville
Louisville
Pittsburgh
Kansas
Missouri
Detroit
Ohio
St Louis Heat Wave Pushes Temperatures Higher
In St Louis, heat continued to bake the city with yesterday’s high of 98 degrees likely to be topped today as the heat wave persisted from the previous Sunday.
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ST. Louis
Heat Records Shattered Across Kansas and Missouri
All heat records for 1914 were broken in Kansas and Missouri yesterday as thundershowers lowered temperatures in parts of the states. Muskogee Oklahoma recorded 161 degrees, with forecasts calling for fairer and warmer weather ahead.
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Kansas City
Kansas
Missouri
Muskogee
Okla
Heat keeps Pittsburgh area at record June highs
In tense heat, western Pennsylvania braced for temperatures climbing to 94 and possibly 95 in the afternoon. Officials noted yesterday tied the hottest June day in 43 years in Pittsburgh, with forecasts predicting 88 to 95 across the Allegheny valley.
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Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
Allegheny Valley
Heat Claims First Life In Indiana
INDIANAPOLIS June 19 A fair breeze kept the heat from becoming insufferable today. Heat claimed its first life in Indiana yesterday as temperatures rose across the state and emergency measures were considered.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Indiana
Mine All Roads to Keep Huerta in Mexico City
Vera Cruz, Mexico June 10 Huerta cannot flee Mexico City a suicide risk say passengers from the capital. Rebels have dynamite under railroad tracks to blow any escape train. Today’s train narrowly escaped two boxes of dynamite forty miles from the city. Huerta waved farewell with a jaunty smile and warned to look out for bombs.
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Vera Cruz
Mexico
Huerta
Mexico City
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