Kidder Announces Regatta Program At Peoria Illinois
W V Kidder secretary of the Mississippi Valley Powerboat association today announced the race program for the association regatta to be held at Peoria Illinois July 2 3 and 4 1914 The card includes events for all types of boats from the two lighter to the 2000 h p craft such as that owned by James A Pugh Chicago sportsman who last year entered the international contest The schedule lists speed trials heats and cruiser races with a review ceremony and Webb Trophy events on the final day.
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W. V. Kidder
Mississippi Valley Powerboat, Association, Today
Peoria
Ill
James A. Pugh
Chicago Sportsman
Convention of Association
Jefferson Hotel
Chillicothe
Clubwomen End Chicago Biennial Gathering
Trainloads of delegates to the General Federation of Women's Clubs biennial left Chicago after adjournment. The new board organized, delegates toured the city for sociological study, and a crush at the Auditorium disrupted Margaret Wilson’s speech, tearing gowns and hampering arrival of several speakers amid police difficulties.
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Chicago
General Federation of Women’s Clubs
Margaret Wilson
Steamer Collision in English Channel Near Cowes
In foggy Channel conditions the Hamburg American collier Etruria collided with the British coaster Copsewood near Cowes. The Copsewood, carrying iron from Grimsby to Newport, suffered a large hull hole and damaged bulwarks, riding damaged and listing after the crash.
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Cowes
England
English
Copsewood
Gridsby
Newport
Imperator Still In Southampton Harbor Denial Issued
London June 18 official denial from Hamburg American Line clarifies the Imperator remains in Southampton harbor after false reports of running aground on the Isle of Wight caused public unease.
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London
Imperator
Isle of Wight
Southampton Harbor
Our respect for gray hairs would be more far reaching.
The remark humorously argues that respect should also apply to bald heads, suggesting broader regard for baldness alongside aging.
More Pupils in Industrial School Report
The La Crosse industrial schools report 933 pupils across four branches in two semesters. Day permit students total 217 with 84 boys, plus 705 enrollments in the evening program. Thirteen subjects are taught by twenty teachers including bookkeeping cooking English shorthand dressmaking and woodworking.
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la Crosse
Thomas G. Sutherland
Longfellow
Logan School
Empress of Ireland Inquiry Finds Attempted Covert Testimony
Quebec June 18 Charges allege Canadian Pacific officials sought to spirit witness James Galway out of Canada after the Empress of Ireland disaster which killed 1032. Charles S Haight testified Galway said CPR did not want him to testify and sought to return him to England. He also contradicted Captain Kendall’s account of the Alden passing near the Empress before the collision.
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Quebec
Canadian Pacific Railway
Canada
James Galway
Royal Commission
Charles S. Haight
Storstad
Gal Way
Haight
Galway
England
Kendall
Alden
St. Lawrence
Aleppo Wins Gold Cup at Ascot in English Race
Aleppo owned by J Fairie won the Gold Cup at Ascot from ten starters. Willbrook, owned by J Ryan, finished second with Junior belonging to T Martins in third. The purse was 2.50 dollars with 17,000 dollars additional in specie. the king and queen attended the event.
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Ascot
England
J. Fairie
Aleppo
J. Ryan
Willbrook
T. Martins
Cornell Students Auto Strikes Farmers Team
An automobile carrying three Cornell students returning from commencement in Ithaca struck a farmer's team near Agalachie in Binghamton area. Willis Tracy, 68, and Arthur Curtis, 35, were nearly fatally injured in the crash with the team and the vehicle.
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Binghampton
N. Y
Cornell
Ithaca
Agalachie
Willis Tracy
Arthur Curtis
No clear article to summarize from provided text
The text presents a proverb on initiative and action, contrasting those who wait for opportunities with those who create opportunities through effort. It highlights a mindset difference without citing people, places, or events.
Beisel Marries in Philadelphia Ensign Ties Knot
Fred C. Beisel Jr. son of Mr and Mrs Fred Beisel 811 Vine st enlisted on the U S Battleship Missouri married yesterday in Philadelphia to Miss Mary Cunningham daughter of a prominent eastern family Ensign Beisel is on four months leave and after the ceremony they began a trip through the eastern mountains they will visit his parents in La Crosse before reporting for duty
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Fred C. Beisel, Jr
Fred Beisel
Vine Street
Ensign
U.S
Missouri
Philadelphia
Mary Cunningham
Ensign Beisel
la Crosse
Mr. Beisel
Timlin Flays Eugenic Head Camp Wins Test Of Strength
TOLEDO Ohio June 18 The ruling of Head Concul Talbot that 180 contested Iowa delegates were entitled to seats in the Modern Woodmen of America convention was sustained by a vote of 225 to 331 this afternoon. Votes were cast only by those delegates whose seats were not contested. A report of the credentials committee seating all uncontested delegates and others against whom contests had been withdrawn was adopted by a vote of 233 to 125. The convention adjourned at 1 15 until & o'clock tonight. Insurgent Leader J K Beghtal of Hastings Nebraska warned of a stronger push on the floor if a square deal is not given. Insurgents promote campaign for election of E C Smith of Springfield Illinois as head consul. Smith, a lawyer, has a large following.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Ohio
J. K. Beghtal
Hastings
Neb
E. C. Smith
Springfield
Lill
Smith
Concurring Justice Criticizes Eugenics Marriage Law
Justice Timlin of the Wisconsin Supreme Court in a one line concurrence rejects all parts of the majority while condemning the certificate required for marriage license applicants as an insult likening it to a Scotch verdict. He argues the law is foolish but stresses legislators remain responsible for constitutional power. Justice Barnes also files a one line concurrence agreeing with the result but not with all reasoning.
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Madison, Wis
W. H. Timlin
Supreme Court
Timlin
John Barnes
Rust Causes Minimal Damage to Nebraska Wheat Crop
Lincoln report from threshing machine company representatives touring the wheat belt shows rust damage is slight. Had heat followed by rain persisted, losses could have been serious, but nearly the entire state enjoys good rains. A southwestern strip ten by one hundred miles may yield seven to twelve bushels per acre, while other regions average twenty to thirty bushels.
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Lincoln
Neb
Nebraska
Pythian Sisters Elect Officers in Madison Meeting
The Pythian Sisters closed their annual Madison convention by electing officers led by Past grand chief Arvilla W. Thompson and grand chief Florence Brown. Other officers include Blanche Burrowbridge, Ada Pultz, Mrs WHayer, Adelle Christofferson, Clara L. Grindell, Elsie Pratt, and Nettie De Grasse. The 1915 meeting will be held in Racine.
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Madison
Wis
Pythian Sisters
Arvilla W. Thompson
Reedsburg
Florence Brown
Lake Geneva
Blanche Burrowbridge
Ada Pultz
Racine
Mrs. Whayer
Sheboygan
Adelle Christofferson
Waupaca
Clara L. Grindell
Milwaukee
Elsie Pratt
Appleton
Nettie de Grasse
MOVIE IDOL AT CASINO TONIGHT
Francis X Bush, voted most popular movie actor by 1,800,000 voters in Ladies World contest, appears at the Casino tonight in The Shadows. The leading man role in One Wonderful Night awaits the winner as the New York production rehearses. The bidding among stars reflected in ads in high priced magazines.
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la Crosse
United States
Francis X. Bush
Fair Sex
Ladies World
Bush
New York City
Moving Picture World
Chemists' Frat Opens Fourth Biennial Convocation
The Alpha Chi Sigma professional chemistry fraternity begins its fourth biennial convocation today. It is described as the nation’s only national professional chemistry fraternity.
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Madison
Wis
Alpha Chi Sigma Fraternity
Attorney McConnell heads to Atlantic coast on business
Attorney John E. McConnell left yesterday for the Atlantic coast and will visit several eastern cities on legal business.
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John E. McConnell
Atlantic Coast
Normal school graduates leave with strong teacher ideals
A placid, deliberate, lazy teacher is contrasted with five others described as top figures in education. The sixth, a genuine woman with missionary spirit and teaching genius, is praised for sunshine and benediction. The speaker urges graduates to bring their best manhood and womanhood to the child, who passes this way but once.
Davis Seeks Board Action on Appointing Clerks
Dunn County clerk says appointing clerks is only a matter of time as the state commission form is in play. Highway Commission is represented in the discussion as the board considers the appointment plan.
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Dunn County
Highway Commission
County clerks elect officers for coming year at meeting
Louis F. Shoemaker Waupaca named president S H Wood Baraboo secretary is listed Russell Jones Kenosha vice president W P Rath Langlade treasurer Next annual meeting set for Waupaca in the coming year.
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Louis F. Shoemaker
Waupaca
S. H. Wood
Baraboo
Russell Jones
Kenosha
W. P. Rath
Langlade
County Clerks Favored as Permanent Appointed Officials
R W Davis, county board chair, urged appointing county clerks for long terms and letting the board name the clerk at a La Crosse convention. Other speakers backed or opposed commission government for counties while highway officials praised road funding plans and progress since the state commission’s creation. The gathering adjourned with thanks to La Crosse, retiring officers, and local press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hull
Donald
John S. Donald
Merlin Hull
la Crosse
Bert A. Jolivette
Penny scales tested. most found inaccurate
City Sealer E. H. Derr began testing public penny scales on corners and in public buildings. Of twenty tested, eighteen were condemned for imperfection. One nickel scale was discovered to be several pounds off weight. The use of the machines is forbidden until corrected.
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Derr
E. H. Derr
Hyndford Aground As Typhoon Approaches Near Legaspi
The British freight steamer Hyndford lies aground in Algay gulf near Legaspi and faces great danger as a typhoon bears down from the south.
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Manila
Hyndford
Algay Gulf
Legaspi
William of Wied Defies Rome in Last Ditch Stand
June 18 dispatches describe desperate combat at Burrazzo Albania as Prince William of Albania defends trenches with a small garrison after 200 killed and 250 wounded in a failed assault on Mussulman besiegers. He vows to die sword in hand rather than flee, rejecting refuge from an international fleet.
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Rome
Burrazzo
Albania
Prince William
Durrazzo
Vienna
William of
Closing Opening Time of Jubilee at Normal School
The last opening exercises yesterday celebrated student achievement and financial strengthening. George Jones of Prairie du Chien named best all around student. Arthur Strum best athlete. Russell Webb best orator. Frank Kuehl best debater. Cur tis Weisse chosen editor in chief of the Racquet for next year.
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Athletic Association
George Jones
Prairie du Chien
Jones
Arthur Strum
Russell Webb
Frank Kuehl
Fountain City
Emmanuel Haebich
Curtis Weisse
Minnie Helwick
Esther Vik
Isabelle Burns
George Costerisan
Olive Umberger
Undertakers Meet Here in 1915
Sheboygan Wisconsin June 18 The State Embalmers Association adopted resolutions urging a college course in embalming and requesting exemption from jury duty for undertakers. Oshkosh La Crosse Superior and Green Bay were named contenders for the next convention with local undertakers denying any knowledge of a La Crosse bid.
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Sheboygan
Wis
State
la Crosse
Birchfield Businessman Seeks License Revocation
A Birchfield Wisconsin magnate who traveled to La Crosse for a marriage permit now asks the clerk to revoke the license. He cites no names, says records were destroyed, and claims to have forgotten the applicants. The county clerk refused to disclose identities.
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Birchfield
Wis
la Crosse
Ten Feet From Way Citizens Prodded to Trim Trees
Mayor Orj Sorensen and Park Commissioner John H. Ferrer issue a proclamation demanding no branch may hang lower than ten feet above sidewalks. City will enforce the ordinance across all districts to curb unsafe shade-tree growth. Park Inspector Forre vows strict action against noxious weeds this year and will remove them when noticed by the department.
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Orj
Sorensen
Park Commission
John H. Ferrer
John H. Forre
Paul Lutz Sr. Dies After Long Fur Trade Life
Paul Lutz Sr a longtime La Crosse fur dealer died last night at his daughter Mrs Minnie Fays home at 515 South Fourth Street after a long illness. Born in Germany October 10 1834 he came to Milwaukee as a boy and moved to La Crosse in 1861 where he began his fur business. Surviving are three children Joseph of St Paul Paul Jr and Minnie Fay all of La Crosse and one sister Mrs Bertha Jehlen. His wife preceded him in death four years ago. The funeral will be held Saturday at nine o'clock at St Josephs Cathedral with burial in Catholic Cemetery.
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Paul Lutz
la Crosse
George B. Rose
Minnie Fay
South Fourth Street
Mr. Lutz
Germany
Milwaukee
Joseph
St. Paul
Paul, Jr
Bertha Jehlen
St. Joseph’s Cathedral
Rev. G. Sluyter
Morris to Speak at Sparta Friday Campaign Kickoff
Lieutenant Governor Tom Morris will open his bid for the United States Senate with a keynote speech in Sparta Wisconsin on Friday night. The address in Assembly hall at five o'clock is expected to draw strong regional interest as Morris begins his western campaign push.
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Sparta
Wis
Tom Morris
United States Senate
Assembly Hall
Mary Sundvay dies after long illness at home
Mrs Mary E Sundvay aged 3 years wife of Louis Sundvay of King street died this morning from intestinal trouble after a years long decline She is survived by her husband five children Hazel Verna Vera Irene Raymond of La Crosse three brothers Charles C Haynes Minneapolis Wesley Haynes Abbotsford Wis John W Haynes Hortonville Wis and two sisters Mrs Charlie Leaser La Crosse Mrs Bertha Stevens Rushville Ill Funeral arrangements have not
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Mary E. Sundvay
Louis Sundvay
King Street
John W. Haynes
Hortonville
Wis
Charlie Leaser
la Crosse
Bertha Stevens
Rushville, Ill
Two Arrestees Cleared Over Watch Theft Alibi
Edwin Mull, detained with Alfred Lynn on suspicion of stealing a watch, proved an alibi and was freed. Lynn, held at Portage, is likely to be released after evidence places him in Albert Lea, Minnesota, the day of the theft.
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Edwin Mull
Alfred Lynn
Mull
Lynn
Portage
Albert Lea
Minn
Card of Thanks for Kindness at Burial
We thank friends and all who extended kindness during the illness and burial of our brother and father. Special thanks for the offerings from Union and City R. R. Co. and others. Ges. Stedman and Children, Walter Stedman,prohret.
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Union
City R. R. Co
Aig
Shia Ges. Stedman
Walter Stedman
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