Fight on Park Bridge May Reach Court Delaying Work
Long secret session of the city council bridges committee heard Manager McDonough threaten an injunction to stop the Park Bridge work unless the contract is reset. He warned the city that if a bid from June 14 is let to another bidder he will seek court to prevent the project.
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Park Bridge
McDonough
la Crosse Bridge Company
Anderson
Itate
Board of Public Works
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Noble
Miller
Des Moines Bridge Company
William Torrance
Bridge Company
Injured Woman Faints Preparing for Church Trip
Mrs Wallace fainted at her doorway while preparing to attend a church excursion to Winona this morning. She suffered a severe chin laceration, required four stitches, and was attended by Dr. J G Egan.
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Winona
W. W
Miners Magazine in Haywood Trial Sparks Contention in Alaska Case
In Juneau and Boise reports, Orchard’s Alaska visit in 1904 links to an assassination plot against Treadwell Mine superintendent Joseph McDonald. The Haywood trial opens with Miners Magazine copies offered as evidence, while defense argues no analogy to Spies in the Chicago Haymarket case.
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Juneau
Alaska
Orchard
Joseph McDonald
Treadwell
McDonald
Bunker Hill
Sullivan
Idaho
Boise
Haywood
Miners
Colorado
Richardson
Miners’ Magazine
Haymarket
Chicago
Darrow
Steunenberg
Hawley
Borah
McParland
Edward Boyce
Western Federation of Miners
William D. Haywood
Frank Steunenberg
Ella Gilfillan Graduates From U W At Madison
West Salem Wisconsin June 19 Miss Ella Gilfillan a University of Wisconsin graduate participates in the class play and is noted for her scholarship. Her father J H Gilfillan travels to Madison to witness the commencement exercises. A separate item reports J M Morrisy a railroad contractor arriving with crew and equipment for a three week project on the Chicago Northwestern line near Bostwick valley.
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West Salem
Wis
J. H. Gilfillan
Madison
State University
Ella Gilfillan
Gilfillan
J M. Morrisy
Galt, Lil
Chicago & Northwestern
Here
Bostwick Valley
William Haas Dies After Illness at Chicago Hospital
William Haas son of William Haas of St Josephs Ridge died yesterday at the Alexian Bros hospital in Chicago after a prolonged spinal illness. The funeral is set for tomorrow morning at 1 o'clock from Bostwick Valley Lutheran church with burial in Bostwick Valley cemetery.
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William Haas
St. Joseph's Ridge
Alexian Bros.’ Hospital
Chicago
Bostwick Valley Lutheran Church
Bostwick Valley Cemetery
Minnesota Governor Johnson Addresses Penn State Graduates
Governor Johnson of Minnesota spoke to the Pennsylvania University graduating class on drunken money power. He also received an honorary Doctor of Laws degree from the university.
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Philadelphia
Johnson
Minnesota
Pennsylvania University
The
University
County Board Targets Mindoro West Salem Road for Rapid Upgrade
La Crosse county officials vow a system of good roads matching other counties to save repairs and attract business. The full county board meets tomorrow at West Salem to review the West Salem Mindoro highway for immediate reconstruction and permanent improvement. Four leaders from La Crosse West Salem Farmington and North La Crosse push for better county roads.
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la Crosse County
West Salem
West Salem- Mindoro
la Crosse
Pettingill
A. Moore
Onalaska
L. Christopherson
Burns
Ray Lewis
Hamilton
O. H. Hulberg
John Kindley
Peter Gullickson
Farmington
W. A. Bradley
Bernt Nelson
North la Crosse
Hulberg
Kindley
Bradley
Gullickson
City Officials Deny Fraud in Tenth Ward Election Case
City Attorney Doherty filed a general denial for City Clerk Sieger, Public Works Commissioner Falk, and Alderman Bart in the contest by defeated Republicans Collier Guertin and Roellig. The answer argues canvassed returns were correct and recount impossible due to burned ballots in the Tenth ward.
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John F. Doherty
Joseph M. Sieger
George Falk
Joseph F. Bart
Frank W. Collier
Samuel Guertin
William P. Roellig
Otto Bosshard
Tenth Ward
Marriage License Granted in Winona for Oakes and Marteau
Oscar W. Oakes and Alice Marteau of Winona have been granted a marriage license in Winona. The couple obtained the license at the city office, confirming their plans to wed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar W. Oakes
Alice Marteau
Winona
Public Lands Debate Turns to Convention Scuffle
Anti Roosevelt factions push to discredit the president at the land convention in Denver as charges surface that delegates were packed by forest reserve head Mark Woodruff and credentials chief Col Wood. Wyoming and Colorado delegates clash amid broader fight over coal lands and grazing leasing plans with Senator La Follette backing land preservation against corporate interests.
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Denver
Roosevelt
Johnson
Mark Woodruff
Forest Reserve
Col. Wood
Colorado
Wyoming
Texas
Garfield
Frank Mondell
Thomas Walsh
Montana
Senator la Follette
Wisconsin
Western Corporation
Reverend R Anderson Returns From National Lutheran Convention
Reverend R. Anderson arrives home this evening from Northfield Minnesota where he attended the National Convention of United Lutheran Churches of America.
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R. Anderson
Northfield
Minn
United Lutheran Churches of Amerifica
La Crosse Merchants to Lead Spring Grove Homecoming
About 150 to 200 La Crosse representatives board a special train from Milwaukee depot at 8:30 a m with Dana's 25 piece concert band to boost Spring Grove homecoming. The delegation will parade La Crosse support en route and march through local streets before departure, signaling the city’s show of force.
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Spring Grove
la Crosse
Milwaukee
Tg Dana
la Croses
Jay Street
Fifth
Reverend Sanders Receives Gift of 25 Dollar Purse and Bicycle
The Tabernacle Baptist Church of the North Side presented Rev. L. L. Sanders with a 25 dollar purse and a new bicycle in appreciation for his service. George B. Marvin Jr. was authorized to present the gifts at a recent parish meeting.
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L. L. Sanders
Tabernacle Baptist Church
North Side
George B. Marvin, Jr
Senate to act on normal school bill in Wisconsin
Madison Wis June 19 The La Crosse normal school bill seeks a 210000 appropriation and has Senate approval already The Assembly adjourned for university commencement while the Senate approved 95000 for normal schools and 45000 for the Superior normal It also passed the Thomas bill creating a state board of migration and laid over a constitutional amendment for direct US senate election The levee report urges state control and reserve creation at the source of the Wisconsin River affecting about 4000 people and 500000 in value
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Madison
Wis
la Crosse
Assembly
Senate
Morris
Normal Schools
Superior Normal
University
State Board of Immigration
United States
Portage
Fox
Wisconsin
Committee Plans Secret Big Board Meeting Push
Advertising committee of the board of trade agreed to make an important recommendation to the full board at Friday’s meeting. They discussed promoting greater activity and business expansion and aimed for a record attendance at the upcoming session while keeping the proposal confidential until official announcement.
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Advertising Committee
Board of Trade
Palmyra Searchlight to List Sunday Game Attendees
Irate Sterling community residents east of town launch a paper named Palmyra Searchlight listing all attendees of Sunday ball games. Promoters expect the tally to curb attendance, cut receipts, and force games to end as the religiously inclined town continues the months long battle.
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Sterling, Ill
Palmyra
Case Dismissed In Police Court Obscene Language Charge
In police court Judge C W Hunt discharged Dave Kendall after Mrs Mike Abraham had him arrested for using obscene language. The case of Mrs Genevieve Jackson against A Swennsen for obscene language was continued one week.
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C. W. Hunt
Mike Abraham
Dave Kendall
Genevieve Jakson
A. Swennsen
La Crosse Free Fare Association Fails to Decide July Closings
Members fail to agree on closing the Fourth of July and will not act as an association. Individual stores may open or close in the forenoon, with clothing shoe and hardware shops likely to stay open while some dry goods and other stores may close.
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la Crosse
Weather cool today
The case of Sophia Cameron charged with stealing chickens from J Lewowsky is being heard in county court this afternoon.
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Sophia Cameron
J. Lewowsky
Administration veto keeps battle squadron home for now
Washington reports the administration rejected sending the full battle ship squadron to the Pacific as a precaution amid Japan tensions. It plans to add ships to Pacific forces instead, signaling a shift in naval posture without moving the entire fleet.
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Washington, D. C
Pacific Coast
Giants Catcher Bresnahan Improves After Injury
Cincinnati Q June 19 Bresnahan catcher for the New York Giants is reported to be improving after being hurt here yesterday. The update comes from local sources noting his condition is on the mend and no further complications are listed.
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Cincinnati
Bresnahan
New York Giants
Telegraphers Union Votes Strike Against Western Union and Postal
The general executive board has approved a strike with President Small handling the matter. Acting President Konekamp says plans are set and workers are ready. A nationwide stoppage could paralyze traffic and industries, raising business worry. President Small will stay east to manage the strike with Secretary Russell in Chicago where it may begin.
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New York
The
Telegraphers Union
Small
Konekamp
Western Union
Postal
Chicago
Roosevelt
Ill
Russell
Hokah Favored For La Crosse Grocers Picnic
La Crosse Retail Grocers Association favored Hokah Minnesota as the site for their July picnic after a visit by secretary Harry Taggart. He cited lower round trip fare of 42 cents versus at least 1.50 to Prairie du Chien or other towns, plus fishing and suitable grounds. A meeting Thursday will choose the site and set the date.
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Hokah
Minn
la Crosse
Grocers’ Association
Taggart
Shot in the Knee During Dance Party Accident
Miss Hilda Wistness of 1416 Market street was accidentally shot in the knee near Boulevard hall on Mormon Cou Lee road after a party of four returned home on foot. A young man discharged a loaded revolver in a zeal to show his new weapon. others present were unnamed.
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Boulevard Hall
Mormon Coulee Road
Hilda Wistness
Market Street
Ruef Sentence Delayed in Extortion Case
Abe Ruef appeared in court for his extortion sentence after pleading guilty. The sentence was continued until June 26, extending the judicial action in San Francisco.
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San Francisco
Cal
Abe Ruef
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A Tribune
Miss Hazel Wallace
Miners Magazine
U. W
Good Roads
Mindoro
Rev. Sanders
Telegraph Executive Board
W. A
Grocers
Ruef
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