Russian Ambassador Cassini Backs Peace Talks With Japan
Count Cassini called at the White House and formally accepted the president’s offer to seek peace with Japan. Officials say both nations consent to discuss terms and appoint plenipotentiaries, with venue still under discussion and no battlefield or birthplace chosen.
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Washington
Count Cassini
White House
Russia
Japan
Nicholas
Cassini
Takahira
Buffet and saloon guide features in early city pages
A poem passage on duty and education is followed by an advertising list: half and half venues, a German cafe, and multiple downtown saloons and hotels. It names proprietors, addresses, and offerings such as Michel's beer, Peerless whiskey, and cigars, reflecting a bustling early 20th century Local scene.
Undertakers Convention Hint Stirs La Crosse
Local chatter and a joking clerk at the Stoddard mention an undertakers convention in La Crosse. Merchants inquire about dates and location, and a sign reading Welcome Undertakers appears, though the clerk says no such convention is on the schedule.
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Charlie
la Crosse
Stoddard
Notice to Printers and Binders Sealed Bids Sought
La Crosse county printing and binding bids due June 16 1905 for year ending June 18 1906. Includes publishing county board proceedings. Awards go to the lowest bidder with bonds required. Dated La Crosse Wisconsin June 7 1905. Oscar H Hulberg Geo J Ritter Mike McHugh.
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la Crosse
County Board of Supervisors
Wisconsin
Oscar H. Hulberg
Geo
J. Ritter
Mike McHugh
Hotel Bronson Ad Offers Rates and Amenities
An advertisement for Hotel Bronson opposite the C B and Q depot on Pearl Street lists rooms at $1.50 per day with a fine bar and cafe in connection. It promises civil treatment and full value for your money.
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Bronson
Pearl Street
Hotel and Buffet Opposite C M and St P Depot
Hotel and buffet run by Mrs E Nesham offer rates at $1 per day with best of service. Located opposite the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul depot, the listing promotes lodging and dining with economical rates.
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Hotel Law Buffet
Paul G. Miro
Chicago
Milwaukee & ST. Paul
Hotel & Buffet
C. M
St. P. Depot
E. Nesham
Grand Daddy's Bluff Rock Crusher Attraction Near La Crosse
A scenic spot near La Crosse features Grand Daddy's bluff with a large stone crusher. A cable ascends a near vertical 1,000 foot hill pulling cars loaded with rocks to the crusher, then riders stop at Arcade on the way up. J. H. Colins runs the Arcade at Twenty eighth and Main streets.
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la Crosse
Grand Daddy’s Bluff
J. H. Colins
Janesville Man Dies at 84 After Long Rock County Life
Samuel Hull of Johns town dies aged 84 born in New York came to Rock county in 1840. He and his wife celebrated their sixtieth wedding anniversary last March in Janesville. Thieves broke into the Carnegie library stealing two dollars from the children's room.
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Janesville
Samuel Hull
Johnstown
New York
Rock
Carnegie Library
Reget's at 107 109 North Fourth Street First in City
Henry C. Reget proprietor operates the leading business at 107 109 North Fourth Street. The shop claims top position in the city as a local landmark.
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Giraldo
North Fourth Street
Henry C. Reget
The Star Saloon on South Fourth Street
Frank J. Bakalare operates The Star Saloon at 300 South Fourth Street with proprietor details listed.
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the Star Saloon
South Fourth Street
Frank J. Bakalare
Star Saloon Noon Wakeup Joke Stirs Town
A local joke circulates about the Star saloon where patrons who stay out late supposedly rise at noon the next day. The lighthearted humor reflects town habits and the enduring saloon lore.
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Star Saloon
Mr T W Ryan Moves to Bigger Corner Store
On July 1 Mr T W Ryan will relocate from 221 South Front Street to the corner of Pearl and First Street. The move aims to better accommodate a daily growing patronage.
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T. W. Ryan
South Front Street
Pearl and
First Street
Milwaukee road extends branch line into Marquette County
A Milwaukee road crew began work this morning on an extension of the branch line into Marquette County. In Menasha, traveler John Weston was robbed in front of the Northwestern depot but saved the $500 hidden in his sock.
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Menasha
John Weston
Northwestern
Nora House and Buffet Corner Third and King Streets
Johnson wants to see you regarding Nora House and Buffet at the corner of Third and King Streets.
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Nora House and Buffet
Third and
King Streets
Johnson
The Blue Front Beer House Ad
A faded listing for The Blue Front at No. 421 South Front promotes a big beer for a nickel and credits F. E. Beranek as proprietor.
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South Front
F. E. Beranek
Balsam Lake Man Pronounced Insane for Cigarette Use
Carl Klingberg of Balsam Lake has been pronounced insane due to excessive cigarette use.
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Balsam Lake
Carl Klingberg
The Palm Tree at 219 South Front Street
A brief local notice invites travelers to stop at The Palm Tree, No 219 South Front Street, to enjoy a cool glass of beer before crossing the bridge.
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South Front Street
Fire destroys Trachte Grahimann building and hardware tied to Vergenz
A Sunday morning blaze at Johnson Creek destroyed the Trachte and Grahimann double building, occupied by Martin Vergenz and housing a hardware store. Three valuable horses perished in the fire.
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Johnson Creek
Trachte & Grahimann
Martin Vergenz
Joe Kelley Promotes Pearless on City Corner
Joe Kelley known as the town’s biggest Irishman invites readers to visit his stand at the corner of State and Second streets to buy Pearless. Kelley emphasizes fresh produce and direct sales.
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Joe Kelley
Corner State
Second Streets
Marinette Pastor Resigns for Calumet Post
The Rev M Rufsvold, pastor of the Norwegian Lutheran church in Marinette, resigns to accept a pastorate in Calumet Michigan. A man believed to be Franklin Wade, sought by Minot North Dakota police, was arrested in Marinette after breaking from officers but was recaptured. Racine’s public park commission buys playground equipment including swings and maypoles for a new children’s area.
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Marinette
M. Rufsvold
Calumet, Mich
Franklin Wade
Minot
N. D
Racine
Racine Public Park Commission
For Sale Whiskey Lager Beer and Wine At Burrows Place
T C Burrows offers whiskey lager beer and wine for sale at his place opposite the C M and St P depot corner 2nd street and Vine. He invites all veterans to visit and this week serves Michel's Best Bock Beer for sole pleasure.
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T. C. Burrows
C. M
St. P. Depot
Mr. Burrow
Cor. 2Nd Street
Vine
Michel
Northwestern Place Near the Depot Noted in Local Straw
Northwestern at 301 North Third Street near the depot is described with a local inn on the Dutchman’s block, where visitors who enter once glimpse a crown of his face.
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Northwestern
North Third Street
Dutchman
Dutchman Henry Poehling Draws Strong Local Notice
Henry Poehling on Third Street earns community acclaim for reliability and fair dealing as competitors struggle to match his consistent presence and good service.
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Henry Poehling
Third Street
Henry
Forger Defrauds Racine-Nelson Bros. Restaurant
Racine-Nelson Bros. report being victimized by a forger who passed a worthless check. The man used the name James Hanson and remains at large.
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Racine
Nelson Bros
James Hanson
Bart's Beer Sold on Third Street by Park Buffet
Bart's beer is advertised on Third street by H. Robinson proprietor of Park Buffet at 205 North Third street. Robinson promises value for money if customers commit to fit full.
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Bart
Third Street
H. Robinson
Park Buffet
North Third Street
Norwegian keeps first class place on Pearl Street
A terse report notes Peter Hellem as the boss while a Norwegian figure maintains a top position on Pearl Street. The brief mentions a notable local individual and a striking face.
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Dar
Norwegan
Pearl Street
Peter Hellem
Boss Dare
Rail Line Sells Elks Convention Excursion Tickets
The C. M. & St. P. Ry offers excursion tickets to the State Convention of Elks in Madison from June 13 to 15 at 5.35 dollars round trip. Sale dates are June 12 to 14 with return validity until June 16, 1905.
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C. M
St. P._Ry
Convention of Elks
Madison
Biggest and best beer in the city at Roth’s on Jay Street
Jos J Roth at 417 Jay Street markets the biggest and best beer in the city. The ad proclaims a wide selection and hometown pride for local customers seeking top brews.
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Jos
J. Roth
Jay Street
City
Very Low Rates to Northern Wisconsin Saengerfest
Excursion tickets to the Northwestern Line event in Wausau Wisconsin sold June 22 23 24 with favorable return limits. Apply to agents Chicago and North Western Railway.
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San Francisco
Los Angeles
Portland
W. B. Kniskern
Chicago
Wisconsin
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THE
Manchuria
Langenback
the Heileman
J. B.hettinger
Bodega
Bodega, Freas & Dunmke
Herman Abrahmson
South Third Street
Michel’s
August G. Rhode
City Hotel and Buffet
Monarch
al Gilbertson
Russell & Lovig
O the Little Dandy
South Second Street
Kien
Maze
Cy Snyder
Robi. Bartschenfeld
Peerless
Hundt
John Hundt
John William
Minnesota Lake Park
Lake Macdonald
Montana
Lake Chelan
Puget Sound
Great Northern Railway
Ais Pet
Lewis and Clark Exposition
F. I. Whitney
ST. Paul Minn
King’s
Ramblers
Crescents
Nationals
Pierce
Daytons
Main St
Rose St
the Tribune
California
Great Northwest
Northwest
W.L. Klett
Agt
J. H. Lightbody Real Estate
Main Street
Old Telephone
la Crossa Wis
Ryan
Tobin
Henry & Frank
McMillan Bidg
J. B. Murray
la Crosse St
la Cross
Wis
Benton
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
Prairie du Chien
Dubuque
St. Louis
Winona
Alma
Prescott
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Duluth
Winnipeg
Sila
Milwaukee
Rock Island
Omaha
Minnesota
State News
South Eighth Street
State Street
Modern Steam Laundry
N. Third Street
Tisch Bros
South Ninth Street
Albert Roberge
Town of
Shelby
Losey Blvd
Ferry Street
Peter Lehnen
S. Sixth
Oldsmobile Runabout
Enquire
West Avenue North
Frank G. Roth
L. D
Care Tribune
Oregon
Missouri River
Yard
Cass St
Delaware
Lackawanna
Western
Scranton
Ocean
West Virginia
Cardiff
Wilmington
Illinois
Gas House
Whitebreast Coal CO
Chicago & Northwestern RR
Mil
Mwaukee
Superior
Owatonna
Kewaunee
Green Bay & Western Railroad
Green Bay
Winona la Crosse
Stevens Point
Grand Rapids
St. Paul Minneapolis
A. Jordan
Mgr. Green
Boston
Philadelphia
Buffalo
Detroit
Lake Michirvan
Modisete Gen
John Gund Brewing Co
ELKS
Stevens
Elliott-Loeffler Company
Wines & Liquors
la Crosse Mortenes & Lony Co
Wells E. Bennett
Batavian Bank
Tribune
Green Bay & Western R. R
Marshland
Merrillan
Omaha Road
Wisconsin Central
Amherst Junction
Ree
Arriv
Merrilian
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