Freight difficulties hamper Upper Mississippi river shipping
C W Dickinson cites Streckfus Steam Boat line concerns over slim freight profits and poor dock facilities at La Crosse. Davenport notes need for piling at docks and city warehousing, while steamboat lines warn landings are costly and unreliable, urging better riverfront infrastructure to revive freight traffic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Dickinson
la Crosse
Streckfus
Levee Park
Dickinson
Park Commissioners
Thompson
Davenport
Iowa
Rip Rap
Upper Mississippi
Mississippi River
St. Paul
St. Louis
Kansas City
Missouri River
Upper River
Burlington
Fort Madison
Keokuk
Quincy
Hannibal
Louisiana
Terminal Railroad Association
F, Manning
North Side brakeman escapes death in Milwaukee wreck
George Pape a Milwaukee road brakeman made a miraculous escape after he somersaulted from a freight car in the Milwaukee yards. The 85 car train bound for Seattle derailed when a brake beam failed. Five cars crushed the derailed unit as Pape leaped off just before disaster.
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George Pape
Milwaukee Road
Milwaukee
Pape
Seattle
Wash
Florida
Clinton Streets
Hahn Funeral Held Today for Jacob Hahn
The funeral of Jacob Hahn who died Sunday at his home 526 St Andrew Street was held this morning at from St Johns church. Rev Father John Gloecker officiated and burial followed in the Catholic cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Hahn
St. Andrew Street
St. John's Church
Father John Gloecker
Thief Robs Bathing Woman in Patchogue Store
A thief entered Mrs. Samuel Gordon’s store while she bathed behind a screen and escaped with $8. Gordon said she would not have chased him for a million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patchogue
L. L
Samuel Gordon
North Side Briefs Highlight North Side Activity and Visitors
North Side Briefs reports a lively string of visitors and local happenings. Names include W R Woods Loomis Street Chicago and A McKenzie Avon Street returning from St Paul. Various guests, illnesses, church events, and social calls fill the portion with multiple addresses noted.
Stolen Ford Recovered in Wisconsin River Bottoms Near Portage
A Ford car stolen from farmer John Steele of Evansville on Monday June 2 was found yesterday in the Wisconsin river bottoms near Portage. Police had pursued two men who took the machine, and Steele suspected a paroled convict who had worked for him. Evansville police tracked the vehicle through inquiries with a sister of one of the suspects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Steele
Evansville
Wisconsin River
Portage
Steele
Funeral for Dorothea Blank to be held Thursday
Dorothea Elsie Blank, who died at her parents home 408 Avon Street Tuesday morning, will be buried Thursday at 2 PM from the residence. Rev. Ingham will officiate with interment in Oak Grove cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothea Elsie Blank
League Meets Tonight at Rose Street Woodmen Hall
The North Side Progressive league holds its regular monthly meeting at 8 o clock tonight in Rose Street Woodmen hall Reports from several committees will be heard and special business will be brought up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Side Progressive League
Rose Street
Woodmen Hall
Onalaska Social News Highlights Weekend Visits
Mrs. B Shore travels to Chicago to see son Lawrence. Miss Nellie Merrill of St Paul arrives to visit relatives. Mrs. Pfaff and Lorain of West Salem visit Mrs. A Storandt. Miss Fannie Brunner visits Agnes Olson at Holmen. Edna Shore visits Galesville. Local church women host and plan next meetings with Miss Vera Ristow in July. Agnes Olson returns from Holmen teaching. Mrs. Charles Brooks returns to Helena Mont after visiting Giestvangs. Ladies Aid groups plan June 12 gatherings with local hosts.
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Rick Wall
Holmen
C. C
Bunny
Dome
Mary Conner
Warrens
E. Holmes
Caledonia Street
A. Fisher
St. Paul
E. Johnson
Charles Street
Julia Evenson
George Street
Minneapolis
Bethel Lutheran Church
O. Shelvon
Berlin Street
Ladies’ Aid Society
E. Erickson
B. Black
Nellie Merrill
A. A. Merrill
Pfaff
Loraine
West Salem
A. Storandt
Fannie Brunner
Agnes Olson
Edna Shore
Galesville
Young Ladies’ Missionary Society of the
M. E. Church
Helen Cox
Vera Ristow
Charles Brooks
Helena
Mont
Hans Giestvang
First Norwegian Lutheran Church
Local notices and remembrances from a small city
The community records numerous social notices and events. Funeral services for Mrs. Brong were held at her daughter’s home with interment in Ong cemetery conducted by Rev. C. R. Bearmore. Miss Hazel Roberts visits Milwaukee for summer teaching prior to returning home. Families and friends in La Crosse, Rochester, Spring Grove, Trempealeau, West Salem and beyond are noted visiting, traveling or attending services. The City team beat the Doerlingers 20 to 6 at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ant
Lockman
la Crosse
Friendship
Charles Randall
Rochester
P. L. Johnsrud
Spring Grove
Minn
A. Merrill
Godfred ‘Mosher
Rachael McEldowney
West Salem
Otto Krenz
Austin
Brown
Doerslingers
Harry Riebe
Glen Haven
Ella Olson
Young People’s Society
First Norwegian Lutheran Church
Paris Man Marries Minor Wife in Court Gaffe
Paris reports a startling scene as 87 year old Joseph Leroy marries 17 year old Mile Ernestine Pierre amid courtroom laughter when the magistrate asked if they were of age. The incident drew attention to age rules and social norms of the time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Joseph Leroy
Maried Mile
Ernestine Pierre
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Wis
Martha Washington Comfort
Martha Washington” and Mayer
Martha Washington
Mayer
F. Mayer Boot & Shoe Co
NN Moo
North Side
Hahn
Norfolk
ARS
North Side Briefs
Dreamland
W. R. Woods
Loomis Street
Chicago
E. Salisman
Prairie du Chien
A. McKenzie
Avon’ Street
M. Johnson
Avon Street
Eunice Freeman
Wausau
Eliza Bristow
St. Cloud Street
John Lucas
Sparta
Hal Davis
Henry Simonson
Ferryville
George Bennett
Rodd
Harvey West
Helen
Lucile
John Chandler
Two Harbors
G. H. Krel
H. Domstrich
Carr Street
J. Lowry
East Dubuque
M. Stevenson
Onalaska, Wis
Mrs. B. Shore
Lawrence
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Weather Bureau
Hich
Gos
Atlantic City
Boston
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