Tyrolean Belle Decorated as Italian Joan of Arc
Maria Albriani a dark eyed Italian from a Tyrolean village is hailed as the Joan of Arc for Austro Italian fighting. King Victor Emmanuel decorates her for leading a Bersaghieri unit in a night assault on Nori under heavy fire. She received a telegram of congratulations and an official dispatch notes her eight hour active participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Maria Albriani
Joan of Arc
Victor Emanuel
Bersagheri
Ue Trentino
Nori
War Office
Maria
American wives of Italian nobles aid Italian war effort
Rome reports American women married to Italian nobles are active in Red Cross work and nursing training. Names include Princess Colonna and Princess Rospigliosi, with many daughters of wealth entering hospital service and automobiles offered for relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Rohe
United Press
Rome
New York
Italy
Prospero Colonna
House of
Ceni
Red Cross
Marchesa
Francesco Theodoli
Beatrice Thaw
Pittsburgh
Princess Colonna
Eva Mackay
John Mackay
Clarence Mackay
San Faustino
Mabel Campbell
Giambattista Rospigliosi
Ethel Julia Bronson
Francesco Rospigliosi
Laura MacDonald Stalle
Napoleone Ruspoli
Katherine Quay
Pennsylvania
Torlonia
Elsie Moore
Prince Marc Cinci-Bolognetti
Princess Cinci-Bolognetti
Eleanor Lorchard Spencer
Prince Ruspoli
Eva Broadwood
Colona
Ferdinando Coronna
Evelyn Julia Bryant
California
Frye Case for Prize Court Seeks Indemnity Details
A fragment recalls the Frye prize court dispute noting that confiscation liability and indemnity depend on the court’s decision. It suggests American claimants file no records under German prize procedures and proposes the ambassador inform his government, signed by Von Jagow, German Foreign Minister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
von Jagow
Pettibone Improves After Illness Bouts
A. W. Pettibone, who has been ill for some time, was reported to be getting along nicely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Pettibone
Note on Sea Rules Aims to Clear Atmosphere
The article reports on the note regarding sea rules in the Lusitania case. It states President and cabinet expect a favorable reply from Germany, warn of further steps if not forthcoming, and deny any alternative proposition. It notes Germany’s dispute over the liner’s status and the U S pledge to punish officials for misconduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Washington
United States
Gerard
Parseval Airship Destroyed Near Brussels by Allied Bombs
A Parseval type German dirigible was wrecked by Allied aviators who dropped bombs on the airship near Brussels Sunday night. The report states the airship was destroyed, ending its mission amid the conflict zone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amsterdam
Brussels
Bryan Maps Out Peace Campaign Across Nation
Washington June 10 Former Secretary of State William Jennings Bryan outlined his future path while in touch with friends and advisers. He seeks best methods to promote peace as Lansing runs state affairs and debate over his successor centers on Lane Moore and Lansing. Bryan’s withdrawal fuels political debate as labor and Democratic leaders weigh patronage, policy, and public sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
William Jennings Bryan
Robert Lansing
Bryan
Lansing
Lane
John Bassett Moore
Department
Russian Defense Stiffens as Teutons Beaten Back
Russian armies in Galicia and the Baltic have been reinforced and attack the Austro German advance. Official statements say German forces withdrew toward Bengola and Rus sian Courland and Kovno provinces. Strong Russian troops halted General Von Linsingen's advance and the Slavs have gone on the offensive in some sections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
London
Galicia
Baltic
Bengola
Russian Courland
Kovno
Lemberg
von Linsingen
Keeler Steps Down as Grand Master of Wisconsin Masons
Milwaukee hosts the grand lodge meeting as Br. F. Keeler retires from the post. George Kellogg of Elkhorn elected to succeed him. The Kenwood Masonic Temple cornerstone for 50600 dollars laid after Keeler's address. Attendees include H. C. Thomas of Frontier Lodge 45 T. P. Horton and Fred Franz of North La Crosse Lodge 169. Keeler first La Crosse man elected grand master.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BR. F. Keeler
Milwaukee
Grand Lodge of Masons of Wisconsin
Grand Lodge
George ©. Kellogg
Elkhorn
Keeler
Kenwood Masonic Temple
Mr. Keeler
H. C. Thomas
Frontier Lodge
T. P. Horton
Fred Franz
North la Crosse
la Crosse
Vanderbilt Body Found After Lusitania Sinking Report
Alfred G. Vanderbilt’s body reportedly washed ashore near Doolin Point county Clare bearing his initials on a gold watch. A telegram from Queenstown said the body likely belonged to a third class Lusitania passenger, challenging earlier identifications. The Lusitania was torpedoed on May 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Alfred G. Vanderbilt
Queenstown
County Clare
Vanderbilt
Lusitania
Dootin Point
Doolin Point
Ireland
Seniors Leave Memorial Shield in Hixon Gym
Seniors of the high school will leave behind a large oak shield in Hixon Gym as long as the school lasts. The shield lists the senior track team members and other data about the interclass meet win. Athletic leaders Zeisler Fay Bruha Krenz Feinberg Garder Meinert Roche Stupka Valier Thompson depart next year, creating a loss to school athletics. Marcelus Miller receives a special AA SC for four years of athletic work in football track and basketball.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hixon Gymnasium
Zeisler
Fay
Bruha
Krenz
Feinberg
Garder
Meinert
Roche
Stupka
Valier
Thompson
Echhool
Athletic Council
Marcellus Miller
Aa’ SC
German Speaker Brings Brilliant Oration on War History
Prof. Eugene Kuehnemann of Breslau lectured at Germania hall on the European war. He traced German history from the Reformation to modern times while condemning England and Lord Grey as instigators. He praised Germany and criticized America's neutrality, drawing a large attentive crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Kuehnemann
Breslau
Germany
Germania Hall
Kuehnemann
Lord Grey
America
Cook Goes Insane Fueled By Four Months at Stoddard Hotel
Ernest Abel, a cook at the Stoddard hotel, was taken to La Crosse hospital after a night in custody at the central police station. Dr F C Sutter reported serious condition at 614 South Fourth street. Abel, single, had shown irrational behavior Tuesday, with relatives arriving from Marshall, Iowa last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Abel
Stodaara
la Crosse Hospital
Central Police
F. C. Sutter
South Fourth Street
Abel
Stoddard
Mar Shall, I
American Consul Michelson Dies in Cologne
American Consul Michelson at Cologne died yesterday in Berlin via The Hague, from pneumonia. The report notes his death occurred while serving in Germany.
White Way Lighting Planned for North Side Streets
A north side merchants committee after touring Sparta recommends city council permission to install eight light posts per block on Rose Street from Hagar to St James with three lights per post totaling 180 candlepower. Top lights stay on all night while two lower lamps shut off at 11 PM. If St James to Hagar merchants approve, similar installation on that segment may follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Side
Sparta
Rose Street
Hagar
St. James
Wall Street
Henry Baum
Lars Instennes
A. R. Schulze
Frank Smith
Graduation ceremony for Normal Class of 1915
The 1915 graduates heard an address by Hon. John J. Esch on service to community and nation. Seniors and juniors paraded lacrosse at Class Day, ivy planting, and the class song. Alumni banquet honored officers. past classes heard remarks from presidents and faculty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congressman Esch
Bach
John J. Esch
Congress
Esch
George Jones
Edward Riebe
Russell Webb
James Ferguson
LaFarge
Barbara Knome
Vivian Fuller
la Crosse
Alumni Association
Association
Arthur Strum
Hazel Brown
Mabel Bijornstad
Henry Noble Sherwood
Cotton
Bessie Belle Hutchison
W. H. Sanders
F. E. Nurse
E. D. Long
R. J. Mac Mahon
Miss Maud Neprud
Hallie Roberts
J. C. Ferguson
Arthur
Baby camp at Myrick park offers rest for delicate girls
The city health department will run a summer rest haven at Myrick park to aid girls with delicate health. Health Commissioner J M Furstman and City Nurse Marie Peterson advocate the camp, which opens about July 1 and aims to accommodate hundreds of girls. The camp house is being prepared and the facility will be ready within weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Health Department
Myrick Park
J. M. Furstman
Marie Peterson
Health Department
Jalyi
Furstman
Case Cannot Mark Plows With Name Case
The J I Case Threshing Machine company was permanently enjoined by Circuit Judge Turner from using the names Case J I Case or its corporate name on plows or in catalogs and advertising. The ruling ends a 1912 suit by the J I Case Plow company, both Racine firms with intertwined histories dating back to Jerome Case in 1842.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
J. I. Case Threshing Machine Company
Turner
Case
J. I. Case
J. I. Case Plow Company
Racine
Jerome IL. Case
Stephen Bull
Messena B. Erkskine
Robert H. Baker
J. S. Case & Company
J. L. Threshing Machine Company
Jerome Case
George Q. Erskine
Ebenezer S. Whiting
Wakely T
H. M. Wallis
Charles H. Lee
B. B. Northrup
Plow Works
Jackson I. Case
John B. Cooks
Percival
Threshinge Machine Company
Threshing Machine Company
United Sates
Canada
Safety First Show Heads To La Crosse Exhibit Series
Commission head J. D. Beck leads an industrial commission sponsored Safety First Round Table exhibit at the Majestic. Three thousand feet of film and 150 stereopticon slides illustrate safety practices for employers and workers, with free admission tickets distributed for today tomorrow and Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Majestic
State Industrial Commission
J. D. Beck
Industrial Commission
la Crosse
George Blamer Dies at 16 After Illness
George Blamer, aged 16, died of diabetes at his home on Johnson Street this morning after a two year illness. He is survived by his mother and father, two sisters Margaret and Bertha, and five brothers John, Charles, Paul, Henry and Edward. Funeral from the residence Saturday at 2 o'clock in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Blamer
Johnson Street
Margaret
Bertha
John
Charles
Paul
Henry
Edward
Stay at Station Brings Confession of Two Burglaries
Frank Brown a gentleman burglar confessed to Chief J B Webber after four days in cell number 4 at Central police station. He admitted attempting to force the North La Crosse Lumber Co safe and stealing tools, and taking a transit from Riverside park office of Park Superintendent Forrer. He will be arraigned in county court tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Police
Frank Brown
J. B. Webber
Brown
North
Philipp’s Public Welfare Board Hit in Committee
North Western and Soo railways urged a 2.5 cent passenger fare in a senate corporations committee hearing in Madison. Railroad representatives sought either legislative inquiry or railroad commission review, while Milwaukee Road officials abstained from supporting the proposal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philipp
Public Welfare Board
Madison
Wis
Northwastern
Soo” Railway
Corporations Committee
Senate
Railroad Commission
Milwaukee Road
American Consul Michelson Dies in Cologne
Berlin dispatch via The Hague reports John 190 American Consul Michelson died yesterday in Cologne from pneumonia. No further details provided.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Schultz
Schiller
Emerson
Mason & Hamlin
Lakeside
Main St
Fred Leithold Piano CO
la Crosse, Wis
Tyrolean
Joan Darc
Italien
Pera
Bersaghieri
Frye
Moore
Wilson
Masonic
Hixon Gym
Cook
Hague
Michelson
Cologne
William Byron Forbush
Knights of King Arthur
Case Threshing Machine Co
Commission
Safe
North Side Lumber Company
Transit
School Regents and
University Regents
Stout
State Mining School
Platteville
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!