Occupation Hurts Independents in Colorado Coal Strike
J A Ownby, speaking for independent operators of the Colorado coal fields, urged President Wilson to remove troops from the Colorado strike zone and protested the rule barring strike breakers as unjust. He cited Colorado Fuel and Iron, Victor, American Fuel, and Rocky Mountain as producing 40 to 45 percent of their total and employing strikebreakers.
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Washington
J. A. Ownby
Colorado
Wilson
Ownby
Colorado Fuel and_Iron company
The
Victor
American Fuel
Rocky Mountain Company
Thrall Wife Seeks Governor Pardon for Desertion Case
Mrs. Allen Thrall of La Crosse applies to Governor McGovern for a pardon for her husband confined in the Waupun penitentiary for desertion of his wife and six children two years ago. Thrall was sentenced to two years by Judge Brindley last September. a hearing is set for the 24th of the month.
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Allen Thrall
la Crosse
Gilmore Stumbles into Indianapolis Dodges Interviewers
President Gilmore of the Federals arrived in Indianapolis in secrecy or for a brief visit and left late yesterday, fueling speculation about the purpose and dodging interview requests while local federal men kept details confidential.
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Indianapolis
Gilmore
Special Burlington Train Carries Campion College Students
A special Burlington train left at seven this morning for Prairie du Chien carrying Campion college students. The train then departed Prairie du Chien at noon for Chicago where the group will begin an eastward tour.
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Burlington
Special
Prairie du Chien School
Praire du Chien
Campion College
Prairie du Chien
Chicago
Local War Veterans Cite New Wisconsin Leaders
Two La Crosse residents were elected to officer posts at the Eau Claire convention of the Spanish War Veterans and the Ladies Auxiliary. Rev William P Christy of La Crosse named department chaplain. Effie Henning named department chaplain of the auxiliary and delegate to the national convention. Marinette chosen for the 1915 encampment. memorial day observances urged and fish and game season opening moved to May 31. Officers named include Commander Robert C. Burchard Fort Atkinson and department chaplain Rev William P Christy. delegates to Louisville include W W Robertson, Ben Anderson, E S Pearsall, James Berenson. Ladies Auxiliary officers list includes Anna K Juneau and Emma Shaw. Effie Henning designated department chaplain and delegates Nellie Olson, Gussie Canniff, Fannie Casterton, Effie Henning.
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la Crosse
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Eau Claire
William P. Christy
Trinity English Lutheran Church
Effie Henning
Henning
Wisconsin
Waupaca
Marinette
Robert C. Burchard
Fort Atkinson
Carl A. Buchholz
Janesvile
Charles G. Juneau
Ray Weaver
Beaver Dam
Fred Arnold
T. W. Evans
H.W. Keepf
Neillsville
Louisville
W. W. Robertson
Milwaukee
Ben Anderson
Racine
E. S. Pearsall
James Berenson
Anna K
Juneau
Fannie Casterton
Emma Shaw
Oshkosh
Emma Grinnell
Beloit
Mamie Kinker
Fond du Lace
Funeral Held For Miss Bessie Foley At Home
The funeral for Miss Bessie Foley, daughter of Mr and Mrs Martin Foley of 431 Island Street, occurred today at 2:30 PM at her home with Rev M E Fraser of Caledonia Street Methodist Church officiating. Burial followed in Oak Grove Cemetery.
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Bessie Foley
Martin Foley
Island Street
M. E. Fraser
Caledonia Street Methodist Church
Oak Grove Cemetery
Roy Folk
Sparta
Ella Smith
St. Paul
North Side
Alice Collins
Friads
Aurora
Ill
Kane Street
Lillian Jojade
Charles Street
Ferdinand Botz
Wood Street
Arthur McGuire
Avon Street
Winona
O'Neil Shoe Store
Child’s Pumps
C. Johnson
Trempealeau
H. J. Coolidge
George Street
Clyde Ne'son
William Kloshes
Soldiers Grove
A. E. Peterson
Berlin Street
James Knight
Myrtle Olson
Myrne Emberry
Merrill
Spokane
Wash
N. Kittleson
Onalaska
F. Ramsey
Rose Street
Kilbourn
Wis
Mr. Ramsey
E. Taylor
Emma Weida
Miss Weida
Blow Torch Ignites Blaze At Rover Farber Store
A blow torch used by electricians on the second floor of the Rover Farber furniture store started a small fire this morning just after 10. Work on ceiling wiring caused the flame to ignite insulating material between the second and third floors. The blaze was put out with chemicals.
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Rover-Farber
Roosevelt to Run Silent Campaign in London Speech
London June 18. A noted specialist says Roosevelt cannot mount an open air campaign due to larynx damage from Brazilian fever. He plans a silent campaign this fall if the assessment holds true.
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London
Roosevelt
St. Claire Thomson
Wisconsin Bankers Meet Opens With Welcome Address
Madison June 18 Over 159 delegates and visitors arrived for the tenth annual meeting of the Wisconsin Bankers association group two. The session began at 9 39 this morning with an address of welcome by Mayor Kayser.
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Madison, Wis
Wisconsin Bankers’ Association
Kayser
Rocket strikes Bavarian queen at Passau celebration
Bavaria June 18. The Queen of Bavaria was seriously hurt when struck on the head by a sky rocket during a Passau celebration. The incident occurred last night and the injured royal was attended by doctors at the scene and later taken to a hospital.
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Munich
Bavaria
Passau
Bishop Quayle in Lecture at Sparta
Bishop Quayle of the Methodist Episcopal church addressed a large Epworth League audience in Sparta on the River of Doubt and River of Faith theme. Eva Moffat and Lester R. Moore wed at Eva’s home with departure on the Northwestern train east.
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Sparta
Wis
Quale
Methodist Episcopal Church
Methodist Church
Eva Moffat
Lester R. Moore
Moore
Dodge and Davis
Bert Taylor
Tomah
E. J. Smith
Wonewoc
Mr. Palmer
Emil Evenson
Pickwick
Congregational Church
James Freeman
Minnesota
R. C. McMullen
Viroqua
Wm. Gleiss
Cowboys Chase Coyotes in Motor Cars on Texas Ranch
In San Angelo Texas on June 18 cowboys pursue coyotes using motor cars while their prized horses face possible replacement on ranches. The text notes many disguises and mocks the man with whiskers as a troublemaker, though dogs rest well on average.
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San Angelo
Texas
Man Willing to Take Both Sides Of Argument
A comment notes a person who adopts opposite positions in debates, making it difficult to challenge or persuade. The remark implies inconsistency and strategic signaling in discussions.
DIFFER OVER FOUR TO REGAIN TROPHY
In New York factions of polo enthusiasts clash over next year’s American attempt to reclaim the Westchester Cup from England. W A Hazard of the Polo Association cites a lack of players with class, while supporters push for elimination games at the San Francisco World’s Fair to form a four man squad.
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New York
England
America
Meadowbrook
United Press
W. A. Hazard
Polo Association
West
San Francisco
Trivial quarrel ends in fatal Dallas shooting
In Dallas on June 18 a man and another man’s remark about a woman sparked a heated dispute that culminated in a pistol shot. Police Lieutenant S. R. Tramwell killed fellow officer Jesse Wright in a downtown drugstore, investigators said.
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Dallas
Texas
S. R. Tramwell
Jesse Wright
Men Spend Time on Main Streets in Sour-Looking Immensity
A terse observation notes that many dismal men linger on main streets, suggesting urban malaise or social friction. The scene centers on public spaces and the mood conveyed by passersby as shoppers and workers move through storefronts.
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Lucille Love NO
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Francis X. Bushman
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W. P. Christy
United Spanish War Veterans
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Chaplain of Ladies’ Auxiliary
Miss Foley
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Rocket
R. V. Pierce
Buffalo, N. Y
Dr. Pierce
la Crosse Tribune
Bishop Quayle
Department of Insurance
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
Saids
William Temple Emmet
United States
Metropolitan Life’ Insurance Company
North Side Briefs
William Olson
Winthrop
Minn
W. S. Bright
Lynxville
Alma Larson
C. H. Green
Charles Peterson
Caledonia Street
Mason City
Dorothy Bachelor
Sterling
Sigurd Vista
Decorah
Town
E. O. Vik
Esther Tuttle
Baker- Niebuhr Co
Fifth and Jay Heating and Plumbing
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