Four North Side Churches Hit by Robbers
Two men were arrested after robbers entered four north side churches last night. St James Catholic, St John’s Catholic, Norwegian Lutheran, and North Presbyterian were looted with a value estimated at 300 to 500 dollars. Items stolen included three chalices, an absolution cup, a gold ciboria, and two candlesticks, with St James suffering the least.
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St. James Catholic Church
Windsor and
Caledonia Streets
St. James’ Church
Father Murphy
St. James
Tabernacle
St. John’s Church
President disapproves Wadsworth inspection bill amendment
Washington dispatch reports the president sent a letter of keen disapproval to the Wadsworth amendment in the inspection bill. The White House reiterated opposition after Cannon visited and the house committee still favored the measure. Bowie's minority report denounces the two million annual cost and calls Beveridge's bill superior.
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Scripps-McRae
Washington
House
Wadsworth
Cannon
White House
House Committee
Bowie
Alabama
Onalaska Moves to Reclaim Bridge Land in Court
Town Chairman V. S. Kaepple announces Onalaska will seek a court ruling to return a strip of land from the city to the town. The land, once held by Onalaska city, supports a bridge to French Island used by local farmers, and the town contends the city overstepped in last year’s vote to shift taxation.
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Onalaska
V. S. Kaepple
Kaepple
Twenty Die in Fire Aboard Argus Near Destruction Island
Seattle June 15. The schooner Argus is burning thirty miles off Destruction Island. The steamer Annuncion reports the crew of twenty were blown up in a gasoline explosion aboard the Argus.
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Scripps-McRae
Seattle
Argus
Destruction Island
Annuncion
Dewey Nears Singapore in Navy Dry Dock Journey
The navy department reports the dry dock Dewey passed Sabang Bay on June 13 and is expected to reach Singapore by June 26.
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Scripps-McRae
Washington
Navy Department
Dewey
Sabang Bay
Singapore
Commission seeks coal and oil trade data from railroads
The Interstate Commerce Commission sent letters to every railroad nationwide on June 15 requesting information on the coal and oil trade to gather current data for regulatory purposes.
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Scripps-Menne Dispatch
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Punch Robertson Declares Candidacy for Clerk of Court
Robert Robertson known as Punch Robertson announces Republican bid for clerk of court at La Crosse. His popularity and qualifications are highlighted as key factors for voters to consider at the primaries.
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Robert Robertson
la Crosse
Badger Consul Nominations Include Several U S Ambassadors
President nominates Geo Horton of Illinois to Athens as consul general and Gabriel Bieravendal of South Dakota to Beirut, with Robert Bergh of North Dakota and FR Hotchkiss of Wisconsin as consuls in Germany and Hobart Tasmania respectively. John F Jewet of Illinois to St Michael Azores and John H Shirley of Illinois to Suva.
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Washington
Geo. Horton
Illinois
Athens
Gabriel Bieravendal
South Dakota
Beirut
Turkey
Robert Bergh
North Dakota
Dusseldorf
Germany
FR. S. Hotchkiss
Wisconsin
Hobart
Tasmania
John F. Jewet
Tllinois
St. Michael
Azores
John H. Shirley
Tlinois
Suva
Sporting Extra La Crosse Freeport score notes
La Crosse Freeport game rundown lists players including Jones Killian Warhop Erickson and battery notes with Freeport La Crosse.
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la Crosse
Jones-Killian
Freeport
Warhop-Erickson
Criminal charges on promoters in Mexican Plantation case
In a June 14 1906 letter to stockholders Secretary M E Oline defends his actions against promoters of Mexican Plantation. He says promoters' conduct may violate criminal law and suggests prosecutors may review the case while aiming to protect creditors and stockholders.
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Lincoln, Neb
W. J.ryan, Jr
Vienna
Colorado
Culver Academy
M. E. Oline
la Crosse County
Auspicious Opening of Bath Estate
Amid Kreutz orchestra strains a large crowd attends the opening of the public baths tomorrow at 2 pm. The concert runs 2 to 3 pm before the bath house. Alderman Gus Kellar leads the effort with strong safety measures and facility improvements.
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Kreutz
Bath House
Gus Kellar
Gus
Kellar
Big excursion draws hundreds from Lansing and downriver
Several hundred people boarded the excursion steamer J. S. in Lansing and other downriver points this afternoon. The party visited La Crosse merchants before returning aboard the ship.
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Lansing
J. S
la Crosse
District Attorney to Consider Case for County Action
The note states the matter will likely be placed in the hands of the district attorney of the county for action and consideration. It is signed by E. Horne.
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Tee
Horne Initiates 100000 Suit Against Plantantion Promoters
The Tribune reports a second suit against the Mexican Plantation promoters has begun this afternoon. Plaintiff H E Horne seeks a $100,000 creditor action with $60,000 past due. Defendants include the original parties plus Nels P Haugen River Falls official and A Baldwin Co. A receiver is sought and funds allegedly fraudulently obtained are to be directed to him.
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Tribune
Nels P. Haugen
River Falls
A. Baldwin & Co
H. E. Horne
Chief Disturber 3 Slain in War
Durban reports Bambasta, the chief disturber, was killed in a fight on June 10. The death is deemed to hasten the revolt’s end and may lead to rapid quieting of unrest.
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Disturber
Durban
Bambasta
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Scripps-McRae Dispatch
Cleveland
Virgil P. Kline
Rockefeller
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Stockholm
Bialy
Smirnoff
Tula
Sebastopol
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Sehawley
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Informatio
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Il Am
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Horne
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