Pageant of the Hours at Normal School fete
About 1,500 attended an outdoor pageant at Myrick Park titled the Pageant of the Hours. Kindergarten to seniors participated in dances and costumes depicting dawn, sun and night with solo performances by Emma Bjornstad Grace Hildreth and Marie Hyde under Prof. Cotton's orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrick Park
Normal School
Emma Bjornstad
Grace Hildreth
Marie Hyde
H. E. Cotton
Father Time
Mr. Ferguson
Grace Hill
Teen
Rebel Defeat in Attack Shifts Mexican Situation
Washington reports indicate Carranza refuses armistice or mediation and relies on a U.S. peace plan, while federal forces retreat near Zacatecas after a battle linked to Huerta’s victory. Villa rushes north with fresh troops as Niagara mediation stalls.
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Washington
Niagara Falls
Huerta
Carranza
Zacatecas
Torreon
Villa
United States
Bryan
Niagara
Douglas
Barran
Senator Smith accuses state dept of aiding Nicaraguan bond fraud
Senator William Alden Smith of Michigan filed a resolution accusing the state department of aiding Brown Brothers Seligman and Speyer & Co in collecting claims against Nicaragua. He says US Marines controlled Managua ports and customs to force redemption at par of Ethelburga syndicate bonds worth 6.25 million, profits alleged for the bankers. The resolution asks the foreign relations committee to investigate these transactions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
State Department
Brown Brothers and Seligman
Speyer & Co
New York
Nicaragua
William Alden Smith
Michigan
Smith
U.S
Managua
Legation
Zelaya
Ethelburga Syndicate
Strada
Brown Brothers & Seligman and Speyer & Co
United States
National Railroad of
Brown Brothers & Seligman
Department of State
U. S
Republic of Nicaragua
Ethelburga
Foreign Relations Committee
Wisconsin Frost Spoils Tomatoes
Frost settled in Granville Wisconsin during the night damaging early tomato crops. The official thermometer registered 45 degrees at 6:00 this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Granville
Wis
Marines Seize Custom House to Force Bond Profits
U S Marines have taken control of a custom house asserting authority to compel payment on bonds. The move aims to guarantee profits for financiers in charge, signaling a bold assertion of federal reach during the financial dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Custom House
Receivers Appointed for Trinity and Brazos Valley Railway
The Trinity and Brazos Valley Railway between Fort Worth and Galveston is placed in receivership at Dallas upon Old Colony Trust of Boston request. J. W. Robins named receiver as bond default of $8,760,000 in 6 percent first mortgage bonds dated 1905 is claimed for interest due January 1, 1914.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Texas
Trinity and Brazos Valley Railway Company
Fort Worth
Galveston
Old Colony Trust Company of
Boston
J. W. Robins
Manitoba Premier Roblin Sets July 10 Election
Premier Roblin announced that Manitoba general elections for the legislature will be held July 10. A major issue is compulsory education which Roblin's government opposes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
Man
Roblin
Manitoba
Barn-Playhouse Burns Behind Mr Bennett Home
Fire destroyed the old barn behind Charles Bennett’s Travis street residence between Michel and Tremont streets last night, ending children’s playhouse activities as the structure burned to the ground with all contents lost.
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Charles Bennett
Travis Street
Michel and
Tremont Streets
R. W. Hirt Held Up by Robbers on Main Street
A local man, R. W. Hirt, was robbed on Main Street as two assailants demanded cash. They escaped with money but reportedly overlooked a valuable timepiece in his left breast pocket.
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R. W. Hirt
Main Street
Robbers Hold Up City Watchman at Midnight
A United States engineer's office employee R W Hirt was robbed at Main street between Ninth and Tenth. Two youths with a revolver relieved him of $1 25 and a pocket knife but did not take a gold watch on his lapel. The city wide search followed with several suspects rounded up and released.
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R. W. Hirt
South Tenth Street
United States Engineer's Office
Main Street
Ninth
Tenth Streets
Hirt
Tenth
Aery Nook
Explosion Fatal to Capt Schultz at Heileman Brewery
A gasoline stove blast at the Heileman brewery three months ago caused burns that led to the death of Capt. Fred J. Schultz at 6 30 this morning. He lived at 808 South Fifth Street.
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Heileman
Fred J. Schultz
South Fifth Street
German-born La Crosse soldier captain dies after long service
Captain Schultz of company B La Crosse who served in Porto Rico during the Spanish-American War died after twenty-two years in the service. Born November 30 1857 in Robeck Germany he came to the U S at age 14 living in Elroy Wisconsin before moving to La Crosse. He leaves a widow five children and several siblings. Funeral plans not yet set.
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Mr. Schultz
Robeck
Germany
Elroy
Wis
la Crosse
Porto Rico
Ella
Sophia
Orlando
Harry Schultz
Fred Schultz
Chicago
Herman
Albert
Robert
Madison
Adam Schaeffer
Herman Quade
Detectives to assist in protecting visitors during La Crosse events
Chicago railroad chief will cooperate with local authorities to guard visitors during Homecoming Fourth of July and Made in La Crosse week. William Fairweather and A D Garrow will assist, working with Police Chief John B Webber and reportedly visiting La Crosse. St Paul Minn June 14 1914.
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T. E. Pratt
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad
la Crosse
William Fairweather
Chicago
A. D. Garrow
John B. Webber
Clerks Meeting Debates Amusement at Convention
At the county clerks gathering the debate centered on mixing business with pleasure. Some favored only official duties while others sought city sights and a river ride. A compromise was reached as business and pleasure would share the agenda.
President H W Lee Slams Teasdale at Wisconsin Clerks Meet
The County Clerks Association of Wisconsin opened its ninth annual session in Lacrosse with Mayor Sorensen welcoming the delegates. President H W Lee criticized Teasdale and his commission, saying no one pays attention to them while noting Lacrosse as a splendid city. Proceedings covered clerks' appointment versus election, 1915 legislature changes, and primary election topics led by Jones and others.
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County Clerks’ Association of Wisconsin
Teasdale
H. W. Lee
Ori J. Sorensen
John Barnett
Lincoln County
Celtics’ Association
Charles W. Fischer
Sheboygan
Joseph C. Walecka
Kewaunee
Russell H. X. Jones
Kenosha County
T. T. Hazelberg
Barron County
J. W. Stewart
Green
R. H. Jones
Kenosha
W. P. Rath
Langlade
John Brandt
Lincoln
William F. Wolf
W. C. Krause
Ozaukee
W. J. Hay
Racine
Rock
Sanford H. Wood
Sauk
John Berger
Sawyer
Carl Herrman
Taylor
W. A. Bradford
Vilas
E. E. Price
Columbia County
A. E. Jones
Wisconsin Tax Commission
Theodore R. Yankee
Ashland County
W. A
Lawton
Fish Warehouses and Saloons Dominate La Crosse Licensing
Wisconsin House proprietor Fred Wehrer and Elmer LaFleur were denied new saloon licenses after failing to file on time. About 150 license applications were filed. a public hearing date will be set. The Streckfus Steamboat Co levee improvement request was referred. Booth Fisheries seeks a Second and Cass Street warehouse, referred to the fire committee.
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Fred Wehrer
Wisconsin House
Elmer LaFleur
South Front Street
Retail Liquor Dealers’ Association
Frank Kohn
Streckfus Steamboat Company
la Crosse
Booth Fisheries Company
Second
Cass Streets
Committee On Fire
Labor editor Carl Person case witness Taylor vanishes
Chicago report states Jack Taylor, Illinois Central switchman and key defense witness for Carl Person, has disappeared this afternoon. In preliminary hearings Taylor supported Person’s self defense plea and attorneys fear he was spirited away amid the Musser murder case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Jack Taylor
Illinois Central
Carl Person
Clinton, Ill
Tony Musser
Person
Taylor
Bank of Smithboro Closed. Chicago Interests Mentioned
The Bank of Smithboro in Bond County Illinois was closed today. State Auditor Brady confirmed the closure but stated the bank is private and not under state control. it is chiefly controlled by C B Munday, connected to the Lorimer Munday banks of Chicago.
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Springfield
Ill
Bank of
Smithboro
Bond County
C. B. Munday
Lorimer- Munday Banks of
Chicago
Brady
Vanderbilt Alumni Association Organized in Nashville
The Vanderbilt alumni association was formally organized in Nashville with distinguished graduates from across the United States in attendance. Principal speakers were Bishop Walter Lambuth and Attorney General J. C. McReynolds.
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Nashville
Tenn
Vanderbilt Alumni Association
United States
Walter Lambuth
J. C. McReynolds
Windy conditions hinder Poughkeepsie rowing practice
A stiff southwest wind over the river at Poughkeepsie caused crews to struggle with choppy water. Rowers practiced along the west bank where hills offered wind protection as shells dipped to scoop water.
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Poughkeepsie
N. Y
Robber steals from Smale Dairy. suspect held after train stop
A robber entered Smale Dairy at 112 South Fourth Street before midnight and rifled the cash register taking about $8. Entrance was through a rear door. A suspect was arrested at the Burlington depot as he boarded a train for Chicago and is being held.
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Smale
South Fourth Street
Burlington
Chicago
Fraud Charged in Tax Deed Suit by Judge Higbee
Defendant accused in tax deed case testifies he warned his wife who then contradicts him on the witness stand. No notice of application filed as proceedings proceed under Judge E. C. Higbee.
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E. C. Higbee
Tax Deed Fraud Claim Tangles Chalsma Case
Circuit Judge E C Higbee rules for Fred Rademacher in suit to set aside tax deed. Rademacher held a $780 mortgage on 1299 Avon street. Chalsma allegedly obtained deed without proper notice and forged an affidavit. Mrs Chalsma contradicted her husband. key witnesses included City Clerk Hoffman and real estate man Dubraks. The decision preserves the mortgage holder's rights and blocks foreclosure efforts.
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Charles J. Chalsma
E. C. Higbee
Fred Rademacher
Rademacher
Chalsma
Avon Street
Higbee
Missing War ren McCarrick Boy Found in Delaware River
The decomposed body of seven year old War ren McCarrick, long missing, was found in the Delaware River. James Mc Carrick believes the recovered body is his son.
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Philadelphia
Warren McCarrick
Delaware River
James McCarrick
Weather summary for La Crosse and Upper Midwest
Brief forecast shows fair conditions tonight and Wednesday for La Crosse Wisconsin and Minnesota with warming temperatures. Frost reported in southern eastern Wisconsin and northern Michigan while showers have occurred from Colorado to Tennessee. river levels continue to fall at La Crosse with no major changes expected in the upper section.
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la Crosse
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Colorado
Tennessee
Gulf States
Ami
Upper Lake Region
Pr. du Chien
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Pageant OF Hours OF Normal School
Greensward
Big Audi
Ence
Miss Abbie Hawes
Ypiranga
Will
Percy V. Pennybacker
General Federation of Women’s Clubs
South America
United States Engineer’s Office
Schultz
Co. B
S. B. Bergseth
Jarvis Hunt
A. G. Sam
Rap Teasdale
Clerks Meeting
Booth Fisheries
Second and
Private
Munday Bank
C. J. Chalsma
Hoffman
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