Gleason Plans Fast River Race at Wabasha July Fourth
E P Gleason of La Crosse enters a 30 foot 16 hp Red Wing racer in a Wabasha river motor-boat race on July 4 aiming to beat the famed Bat. The boat, built with an engine by Peter Steffes, will be launched late this month and hauled from Red Wing to the race. J R Trautner of Red Wing accompanies Gleason.
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E. P. Gleason
Wabasha
Bat
Illinois
Red Wing Company
Dubuque
Titus
Minnieska
Winona
Claude Morgan
Abram
Peter Steffes
Gleason
Red Wing
J. R. Trautner
J. H. Schneller
Col. Moore
Sons of Veterans
F. A. Kremer
Madison
Oshkosh
Isaac Staples
S. R. van Sant
Georgia S
Bronson Folsom
W. H. Parker
Milwaukee Sharpshooters Cancel Contest With Local Club
John Mohr said Milwaukee failed to appear for the telegraphic shoot and two Milwaukee members were unavailable. The Milwaukee club canceled the match, citing inability to compete with four shooters, as the Central Sharpshooters' tournament looms in Milwaukee next month. The La Crosse team believed they would have won, noting Sunday’s scores exceeded their average.
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Milwaukee
John Mohr
Beer City
Open Public Bath at Pettibone Park Tomorrow
The Board of Public Works switches opening to tomorrow at Pettibone Park as many want to swim. Yesterday over 150 youths swam in the afternoon. without an attendant a policeman was needed to prevent drownings due to lack of supervision.
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Board of Public Works
Pettibone Park
Kingsley Elected President of New York Life
Darwin P. Kingsley first vice president was elected president of New York Life Insurance Company by the trustees today to succeed Alex E. Orr. Kingsley is among the late John McCall’s successors who led the company for many years.
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New York
Darwin P. Kingsley
New York Life Insurance Company
Alex E. Orr
Kingsley
John McCall
New York Life
Grape-Nuts as Ideal Food for All Ages Promoted
A testimonial extols Grape-Nuts and milk as an ideal food for a two year old and adults. It notes pre digestion during manufacture converting starch to grape sugar, aiding absorption and direct nourishment of brain and nerves, produced by Postum Cereal Co. in Battle Creek Michigan.
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Postum Cereal Co., Ltd
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Hottest Cities In The Nation Yesterday
La Crosse and Green Bay led U S cities with 92 degree highs according to the local weather bureau map while New Orleans San Antonio and Galveston registered 90 90 and just over 80 degrees respectively
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la Crosse
Green Bay
United States
Weather Bureau
New Orleans
San Antonio
Tex
Galveston
Theatrical Agent and Miss Beakstein Conversation
A fragment shows Miss Beakstein speaking with Mihter Dobbon about continuing a trade or path. The theatrical agent Zatler confirms the stance as crathy to continue the tritage.
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Miss Beakstein
Mihter Dobbon
We Are Constantly Making History Says City Press
Quote from Philadelphia Press notes the paradox of progress as more history spawns more book agents while history keeps being made. The exchange highlights a skeptical view of rapid change and documentation.
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Philadelphia Press
Excursion to Winona steamer W. W departs La Crosse
City news notes a Wednesday excursion on the steamer W. W leaving La Crosse at 9 30 a m for Winona arriving about noon and returning after 3 30 p m with round trip fares 50 cents for adults 25 cents for children plus music coffee and lunch at the Ladies Circle Universalist church.
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Winona
W. W
la Crosse
Ladies’ Circle Universalist Church
Cameron
Bofferding and Seide
Sophie Cameron
J. W. van Sant
Lydia van Sant
Clyde
Mary B
Carl G. Buchle
Kendall
Wis
Sparta
al Crosse
W. P. Molteir
C. C. McConville
South Dakota
L. C. Rodgers
Branchton
Foley
W. D. Simons
Grand Rapids
W. A. Harrington
Fond du Lac
M. Stanker
Worthington
P. A. Larson
Holmen
Yesteray
Frank Davis
Eau. Claire
Frank Ballorrs
Minneapolis
J. F. McCunongly
Rochester
Darling
Eau , Claire
P. K. Edward
Rushford
W. C. Brown
St. Cloud
George Powell
J. T. McChester
Marion
Ohio
Elmer Feak
Charles Scofe
Bangor
T. M. Jewell
Mindoro
M. Olesen
Steamer J S to Make Season Debut at Local Port
The J S steamer, pride of Acme Packet Co, returns for the season and sails from Rock Island Wednesday evening on a Lansing Ia excursion up river to St Paul and Minneapolis. It will drop excursions along the way and bring several hundred to La Crosse with potential total of about a thousand travelers.
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J. S
Acme Packet Company
Lansing
Ohio
Cumberland
Illinois
Mississippi
Rock Island
St. Paul
Minneapolis
la Crosse
Idaho men convicted in timber fraud conspiracy
In Lewiston and Moscow Idaho on June 18 sentenced for conspiracy to defraud timber lands of the government. William Dwyer received eighteen months in prison and a $100 fine. C W Robnet eight months and $100. William F Kettenbach president and George Foster cashier of the Lewiston National Bank eight months and a $1000 fine.
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Moscow
Idaho
William Dwyer
C. W. Robnet
William F. Kettenbach
George Foster
Lewiston National Bank
Lewiston
North Idaho
Timber Lands
Grand Trunk Double Track Route From Chicago to New York
Grand Trunk Lehigh Valley line offers the world’s longest continuous double track under single management from Chicago to New York via Niagara Falls. Descriptive literature and time-tables available free on application to Geo. W. Vaux, A. G. P. & T. A., Grand Trunk Railway System, 135 Adams St., Chicago, IL.
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One
Grand Trunk Railway
Chicago
Montreal
Niagara Falls
Grand Trunk
Lehigh Valley
New York
Grand Trunk Railway System
Adams St
Chicago, Il
La Crosse Grocers Seek July Picnic in Prairie du Chien
Secretary Taggart of the La Crosse Retail Grocers Association toured Prairie du Chien to discuss hosting their annual picnic in July. Prairie du Chien officials offered a pavilion and band entertainment, but railroad rates remain unsettled. Taggart will visit Alma and Rushford as possible host sites.
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Starry Taggart
la ‘Cosse Retail Grocers’ Association
Prairie du Chien
la Crosse
Taggart
Alma
Lansboro
Rushford
Minn
Woman Arrested Over Peculiar Des Moines Religion
Mrs. Scott M. Ladd wife of Iowa Supreme Court Justice was arrested for disturbing the peace at a Des Moines religious gathering she leads Two hundred worshipers packed into a hot low ceiling mission as members writhed and gibbered on the floor A 10 year old boy lay limp at her feet and a young woman screamed and jumped amid accusations from probation officers and a Presbyterian minister.
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Des Moines
Scott M. Ladd
Justice Ladd
Iowa Supreme Court
Lillian Mathews
W. A. Guild
Boynton Gage
Highland Park
Earl Miller
Merchants Strikes Prohibition Snag in Mason City
Mason City Iowa June 18 The Milwaukee Merchants and Manufacturers association faced trouble over a buffet car on its special train. Mayor J H McConlogue warned the visitors that local prohibition would be enforced and no drinks would be served to Mason City guests. The Milwaukee party and officials argued the car would remain open but without beverages. The mayor's stance drew sharp criticism locally.
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Mason City
Merchants and Manufacturers’ Association of Milwaukee
Milwaukee
J. H. McConlogue
William George Bruce
W. W. Collins
Bruce
Moonlight excursion on the W W steamer June 19
Readable social notes show many visits and greetings in La Crosse with numerous residents and visitors from West Salem Nadine Minn Sparta Chicago and Elders. A moonlight trip on the W W steamer is announced for June 19 with music and dancing and modest fares for men and women.
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Theodore Torgerson
West Salem
A. Abrect
Nadine
Minn
la Crosse
Inquire Continental Clothing House
Fk. J. Brice
Prairie du Chien
Albert Jordson
al Crosse
Burgees
Ohio
T. F. Cokise
Lynxville
Frank Sargent
Coon Valley
Ole Giberhart
Cheyenne
N. C
A. T
Booker
Monroe
Wis
James Souden
Daugher Ruth
Rosa Baush
Minneapolis
QO. T. Erhart
H. C. Harris
Church Ferry
N. D
H. Black
P. Schott
J. C. Ginel
Watertown
J. J. Kelley
Hollister
Miss Mortensed of
Westby
C. M. van Wormen
Minot
C. S. Sarders
Sherburn
F. N. Chapman
A Gloved Cat and Rat Catching Fable
A proverb-like note compares a cat in gloves to ineffective effort, implying skill or action matters more than appearance in catching rats. The saying uses anthropomorphic imagery to convey practical wisdom.
Irvine’s Greatest Jewelry Store Promises Low Prices
This month we have gained the patronage of many new customers. We feel justified in saying that our business methods, our prices and goods must be right, perhaps better than elsewhere in the city. We offer the largest stock of Diamond Rings, Rich Jewelry, Fine Watches, Sterling Silver, Cut Glass, etc. Our prices are positively 30 per cent lower than the usual prices asked.
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Irvine la Crosse
Mrs Potter Palmer Denies Planned Wedding to Earl Munster
Chicago June 18 Judge Honore, brother of Mrs Potter Palmer, denies reports she will wed Aubrey Fitzclarence Earl of Munster and Baron Tewkesbury. The engagement was allegedly announced by an American correspondent claiming a London fall wedding. The Earl is described as a bachelor with regal blood and charm, while Mrs Palmer leads Chicago society since the world’s fair.
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Chicago
Ill
Honore
Potter Palmer
Aubrey Fitzclarence
Earl of Munster
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Eastman
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Cassville
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