Jury Withdraws After Assault Case Dismissed
J A Fosdick withdrew his assault complaint against John Fairbanks Mary Fairbanks and Carl Hagen as the case reached trial yesterday afternoon. Fosdick alleged a beating but Fairbanks countered that Fosdick struck him with a club first while the Fairbanks women and James Hagen tried to separate them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Fosdick
John Fairbanks
Mary Fairbanks
Carl Hagen
Fosdick
James Hagen
Woman to Run McLean County Mine in Bloomington
Adlai E. Stevenson resigns due to ill health after a 25 year tenure as president of the McLean County Coal mine. His daughter in law Mrs. M T Scott, president general of the Daughters of the American Revolution, is elected his successor and has long been a heavy stockholder. The McLean plant serves the city with fuel.
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Bloomington
Ill
McLean County
Adlai E. Stevenson
United States
M. T. Scott
the Daughters of the American Revolution
Faithful dog saves 3085 sheep after herder's death
In Oregon near Wagonfire Mountain Manuel Saunders keeps a 3085 head flock with his dog after herder John Sagoiday dies. The dog forbids scattering and protects against coyotes, losing only one sheep in two weeks. The camptender finds the body two weeks later.
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Portland
Ore
Lonely Range
Wagonfire Mountain
Lake County
Oregon
Manuel Saunders
John Sagoiday
Saunders
Camptender
North Side to Hold Meeting Over Water Pressure
Alderman Otto Granke announced a special North Side Progressive league meeting to be held Monday or Tuesday in Woodman hall. The group seeks a North Side water pump or use of the electric light plant pump to fix inadequate pressure and droughted lawns while awaiting July 15 completion of the water extension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Granke
North Side Progressive League
North Side
Electric Light Company
Alderman Mahoney
Woodman Hall
Progressive League
North Side Briefs Highlight Local Visits and Games
Residents return from visits to Caledonia and Spokane while local clubs schedule Sunday games with Holmen, Sparta, and Bangor. Notables include Iver Hagen buying land in Lewiston Valley and a ten pound baby born to Mr. and Mrs. Harrison. Church and school activities, teaching summers, and social events fill the community calendar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sparta
North Side
Bangor
Nelsons
Iver Hagen
Montana
Lewiston Valley
Mary Schaefer
Winona
Fred Shumway
C. A. Sutton
Milwaukee Road
Billiken Club
Fred Young
Baby
North Bend
Ed Niemyer
Berlin Street
Frank Thompson
Harrison
Johnson and
Charleston
Ill
Millie Thompson
L Lnnelle Grover
Minneapolis
P. Durst
Elgin
B. Boyle
George Street
Tabernacle Baptist Church
H. B. Leonard
Mary Nelson
Kane Street
Pesh
Illness and travel notices from La Crosse area
Frank Desmond of 1218 Kane Street is ill at home. Mrs C Nordengren and family plan a summer stay in Red Wing. Peter Hollinshed Jr a Milwaukee brake man from New Lisbon had toes removed after foot injury and subsequent blood poisoning, following an operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Desmond
Kane Street
C. Nordengren
Red Wing
la Crosse
Peter Hollinshed, Jr
New Lisbon
Milwaukee
North Side
Jail Breaker Caught After Sparta Escape Returns to Jail
McPeat, who escaped from Sparta jail and walked out when the keeper wasn’t watching, reached Winona and worked on a drag line. Sheriff McFadden then recaptured him, returning him to jail to finish a three month term for wife beating.
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Yacx
McPeat
Monroe County
Sparta
Winona
McFadden
Mary Harris
R. B. McCoy
Bourne Solves Great Problem
Bourne argues for a system that makes citizens responsible for enacting laws by initiative and veto. He contends this approach would shift power from lawmakers to the people, enabling direct approval or rejection of legislation. The proposal envisions clear procedures and safeguards to ensure public participation.
General Welfare Sought Says Co operate with Great Business Interests
Washington June 16 Senator Jonathan Bourne Jr outlines a plan to empower citizens through initiative and referendum to ensure laws reflect the general welfare. He calls for broader legal avenues for centralized wealth while protecting employees and small stockholders. He prescribes steps from method assessment to enacted legislation and cooperative law enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Jonathan Bourne, Jr
Supreme Court
Standard Oil and Tobacco
Local social notes list residents and visitors across towns
Mr Frank pleads guilty to a charge and pays the fine. John Hackman visits from California. Agent W M Foresman and family vacation in Cedar Rapids. Miss Lilian Esher returns to Allentown PA after two weeks with Mrs A A Anderson. Augustus Jones returns from Chattanooga law school for summer. Herbert Sherwin visits West Salem. L T Hill and family visit La Crosse. Beatrice Perham travels to Viroqua with friends. Marjorie Pierce of Viroqua visits Beatrice Perham. George H Chaffee attends Grand Lodge meeting in Chicago with Valley Lodge F and A M. Florence Barry returns to Appleton for the summer. W R Jones and daughter Mabel inspect cemetery lot in Leon for monument.
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Frank
John Hackman
California
H. W. Barker
W. M. Foresman
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Lilian B. Esher
A. A. Anderson
Allentown
Augustus Jones
Chattanooga, Tenn
Herbert Sherwin
West Salem
L. T. Hill
la Crosse
Beatrice Perham
Viroqua
Marjorie Pierce
George H. Chaffee
Chicago
Valley Lodge
A. M
Grand Lodge
Florence Barry
Appleton
W. R. Jones
Mabel
Leon
Bandits Target Police in St Paul Area
Bandits have begun holding up policemen in St Paul drawing sharp concern. The incident pattern shows criminal activity rising as officers face dangers in patrol duties amid tense city conditions.
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St. Paul
McGregor News Notes And Local Arrivals In Iowa County
McGregor residents and visitors are noted for travel and gatherings. Dora and Edna Carter depart for Hesper Iowa, and Dora’s teaching colleagues remain part of the public schools. Various arrivals from Iowa City Chicago Dubuque and Madison visit and return home. A large excursion to Dubuque for the Eclipse draws many townspeople, while produce business in North McGregor closes with unknown reasons.
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Dora
Edna Carter
Hesper
Iowa
Will Doranbac
Iowa City
Thomas and
J. K. Gray
Fred Becker
Katherine Becker
Ruth Phillips
Edward Spalding
Chicago
L. Jennings
Pleasant Ridge
M. Heiser
Waukon
Clark Hospital
Mr. Heiser
Jas. Washburn
de Ella Jacobs
Ed. Jacobs
Dubuque
Washburn
Tacoma
Wash
Miss Ludeking
Dr. Thomas
Walter Ikendorf
Congregational Church
North McGregor
Lynxville
McGregor
Mississippi River
Pictured Rocks
Will Brennen
Ames
Chas. Luthe
Baby
Luthe
Arthur Barker
Alice Barke
Rock Rapids
Martha Richards
Dan Bickel
Girard
Fred Clinton
Prairie du Chien
Ruth Hall
Kinnard
Ernst Rautson
Little Son
Beerman
Guttenberg
Iola Quigly
Cedar Falls
Mable Bazell
Postville
Mr. al. Rogers
Farmersburg
Chas. Jordan
Reception for Mr and Mrs B C Brown in Viroqua
In Opera hall last night about sixty couples attended a pleasant social event honoring newlyweds Mr. and Mrs. B C Brown. The Third regiment band played early, followed by Mr Brown and Wade Harring at the piano. dancing was lively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opera Hall
B. C. Brown
Third Regiment
Speculator Patten Skeptical on Government Prosecution
James A. Patten, financier and crop manipulator, aboard the Mauretania, warned that the government’s drive to prosecute anyone with small cash in pocket could disrupt business. He argued only low wage workers might be spared and noted the mood is nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
James A. Patten
Mauretania
Stokes Case Continued as Bail Reduced for Girls
In New York on June 16 the defense for Lillian Graham and Ethel Conrad argued the girls acted as if defending their home when shooting at an intruder. Magistrate Freshi lowered the bond from 25 000 to 15 000. The case was continued until Friday as Stokes could not attend.
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New York
Lillian Graham
Ethel Conrad
W. E. D Stokes
Freshi
Stokes
Harmon Signs Referendum Power for Ohio Cities
Governor Harmon signed the Crosser Dillon measure granting Ohio cities initiative and referendum. Original provision allowed petition support of 15 percent of voters, but the legislature increased threshold to 30 percent after opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harmon
Cleveland
Ohio
Crosser Dillon
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