Central committee to send Dana's Third band to Madison
At yesterday's central committee on convention meeting, it was decided to send Dana's Third regimental band to Madison with the Elks to secure the next convention for La Crosse. About a hundred Elks depart noon today, the band remaining in La Crosse for G A R activities before leaving for Madison tomorrow at 3:00 am.
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Central Committee On Convention
Dana
Madison
Elks
la Crosse
Soo line fires rate war toward Montreal and East
La Crosse readers may soon see cheaper eastbound travel as the Soo line offers a one fare round trip from the Twin Cities to Montreal and other eastern points. The move, backed by the Canadian Pacific connection, aims to draw tourist and teacher traffic away from Chicago routes and could force other lines to match the low fare.
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la Crosse
Twin Cities
Soo Line
Montreal
Canadian Pacific
Western Passenger Association
Chicago
Burlington
Nickel Plate
Erie
F. M. Rugg
Northwestern
Soo
Milwaukee
River Decline Seen After High Water
A slight drop in the Mississippi was recorded this morning and officials expect no further high water trouble. The weather department forecasts a gradual decline from now on.
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Mississippi
Weather Department
Northwestern Line Reduced Fairs for Eagles Meeting
Train rates cut on the Northwestern Line for June 12 13 and 14 with return allowed through June 16 limited to the Fraternal Order of Eagles meeting. Agents in Chicago and Northwestern railway handle applications.
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Northwestern
Order of Eagles
Chicago & Northwestern Railway
Friday and Saturday Excursion Rates to Devils Lake Wis
Excursion tickets to Devils Lake Wisconsin on sale for Friday and Saturday travel via the Northwestern Line. Rates are limited for return until the Monday following, offering a convenient summer outing without interrupting business. Apply to Chicago and North Western Railway agents.
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Devils Lake
Wis
Chicago & North Western Ry
Arrest of Frank Crawford on vagrancy and forgery charge
In a Saturday night arrest, Frank Crawford was sentenced to ten days in the county jail for vagrancy. Authorities believe he is the passer of worthless checks at La Crosse businesses. A $9.50 check at Log Cabin saloon and another at a Second street boarding house were forged. Mrs Nisham identifies Crawford as her boarder, but the Log Cabin bartender disputes it. He faces forgery charges.
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Frank Crawford
la Crosse
Log Cabin
A. Nisham
Second Street
Kaukauna Woman Seeks W R C Presidency at La Crosse
Mrs J A Scrachearn of Kaukauna is in La Crosse as a delegate to the Women s Relief Corps convention. She is a candidate for the presidency and is supported by many delegates. She helped found the organization 21 years ago and has served as department secretary and recording secretary for the Wisconsin Federation of Women s clubs.
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J. A. Scrachearn
Kaukauna
la Crosse
Women’s Relief Corps
Scrachearns
Scrachearn
Wisconsin Federation of Women’s Clubs
Attendant Wanted at County Insane Asylum
Superintendent McMullen of the state free employment bureau seeks an attendant for the county insane asylum. Immediate vacancy due to prior departure. Work is noted as disagreeable and hard to fill. salary offered is $25 per month with all expenses.
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McMullen
State Free Employment Bureau
County Insane Asylum
County Prisoner Released on Own Recognizance
Charles Brown, a county prisoner, was released yesterday by Judge Brindley on his own recognizance. He must leave La Crosse and locate his associate in the Bellevue boat theft. If the companion is found Brown faces no prosecution. if not found he will return to stand trial.
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Charles Brown
Brindley
Brown
la Crosse
Bellevue
Trouble Mixer Sends Wife to Jail
Ada Bellesbach of 1117 Pine Street testified in county court that Oscar Johnson beat and threatened his wife. Johnson had already been jailed for thirty days due to her prior testimony, and the wife was sent to the same institution yesterday.
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Ada Bellesbach
Pine Street
Oscar Johnson
Johnson
Mrs Bellesbach and Mrs Johnson Jewelry Dispute
Mrs Bellesbach accused Mrs Johnson of stealing small jewelry items from their shared home while Johnson claimed they were borrowed. A judge sentenced both to 30 days in jail or a $15 fine, and they are now at the county jail. Bellesbach seeks immediate witness pay of 83 cents, but county orders are issued at month’s start.
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Bellesbach
Wisconsin Iron Brigade Abandons La Crosse Reunion
The famed unit will not hold a reunion in La Crosse this week owing to Gen Edward S. Bragg's absence in Hong Kong. Bragg heads the brigade. in his absence Attorney G M Woodward of this city acts as head.
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Wisconsin Iron Brigade
la Crosse
Edward S. Bragg
Hong Kong
Gen. Bragg
Holley Receiver Appointed for Market Grocery
John M. Holley Jr is named receiver for the Market Grocery Company bankrupt. A settlement of claims will be heard soon before Referee Prentiss, though papers have not yet been filed in his court.
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John M. Holley, Jr
Market Grocery Company
Referee Prentiss
Prentiss
Onalaska Falls to Rochester in Amateur Wisconsin Minnesota Derby
The Onalaska baseball team lost 0 to 2 to the Queen City squad of Rochester yesterday in Rochester. The defeat ruins Onalaska's hopes of the amateur southern Wisconsin Minnesota championship. A rematch with Rochester is planned and the team returned home last night. Follow the crowds to the Bijou.
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Onalaska
Queen City
Rochester
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Foresters to Attend National Camp in Milwaukee
La Crosse will send a complete Foresters team led by Prof. F. H. Fowler to the national Woodmen camp in Milwaukee. Seventeen members depart Saturday night to attend the opening Monday morning, with remaining Woodmen joining next week.
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Milwaukee
la Crosse
F. H. Fowler
Attorney Doherty to defend Father Hofer in jail case
Attorney John F. Doherty has been chosen to defend Father Hofer now jailed on a serious charge. Bail set at 1500 dollars will likely be furnished today to liberate the prisoner until Wednesday when he will be arraigned in county court. It is said Miss Taylor the complaining witness will appear against him in prison.
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John F. Doherty
Father Hofer
Miss Taylor
Contractors to Figure on High School Plans
The city has received the high school plans and specifications and bids are being received. A large number of contractors will figure on the work with inquiries from across the northwest. Plans are on file at Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and La Crosse.
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Northwest
Chicago
Milwaukee
St. Paul
la Crosse
Bijou Tonight Featured Showing Prompts Local Visit
Tribune notes Bijou theater is hosting a screening tonight in La Crosse, inviting readers to attend the show and enjoy cinema.
Washburn Man Cut in Two by Train
Body of an unknown man found in Racine main yards after likely riding a Milwaukee freight. He fell from a passing train and was cut in two by car wheels. Authorities in Racine investigate the Chicago and Northwestern Railway incident.
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Washburn
Racine, Wis
Chicago & Northwestern Railway
Milwaukee
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the Tribune
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Rolf Hammer
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Germania Hall
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