Heir to Rice Millions Dies in Poverty
Marie E. Schuler 86, sole heiress to William Marsh Rice, dies in Des Moines suburb West Oak Park after a frugal life washing for neighbors. The Rice fortune remains under long legal dispute as Albert T. Patrick’s murder case nears its historic end. Remaining heirs include Fannie Parlow of Grinnell and Joe Rice of Menominee.
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Des Moines
Ira
Marie E. Schuler
William Marsh Rice
Albert T. Patrick
West Oak Park
Fannie Parlow
Grinnell
Joe Rice
Menominee, Wis
3000 Lutherans to Attend Synod in St Paul
The triennial convention of the Norwegian Evangelical Lutheran Church of America opens in St. Paul at Central Presbyterian church with Rev. O. J. Koole delivering the sermon. About 3000 visitors are expected. The Chorale union and Young People’s association host sessions nearby, with talks on establishing a Fergus Falls college and on presidential term length.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Paul, Minn
Synod of the
Norwegian Evangelical Lutheran Church of America
St. Paul
Central Presbyterian Church
O. J. Koole
Orfordville
Wis
Conference of the Choral Union
Young People’s Association
Old State Capitol
Fergus Falls
Minn
Synod
Bren Case to Jury in Minnesota Embezzlement
The Hennepin county grand jury began hearing the case of J. D. Bren former university of Minnesota cashier accused of embezzling 13800 in funds. Bren says he was robbed. only two witnesses were called D W Sprague and C W Farwell.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Hennepin County
J. D. Bren
University of Minnesota
Bren
D. W. Sprague
C. W. Farwell
Northwestern National Bank
W. J. Bryant
Needle bath proposed to curb tramps in Winona
Winona Minnesota June 21 city officials approve a needle bath to deter tramps from traveling through the country. The street committee rejects a stone pile as costly and unprofitable and orders installation with the tramp room at the police station. Tramps will also be required to use soap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winona
Minn
Unions Lift Lowly At Minnesota Labor Federation Meet
Mankato Minnesota June 21 Despite heat the Minnesota Labor Federation sessions opened Monday for a three day meeting President Howly of Minneapolis reported organized labor needs no defense its plan uplifts the lowly improves humanity and opposes trusts and capital Mr and Mrs T B Lawrence and Miss Bertha Lawrence departed Tuesday noon for Omaha Nebraska.
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Mankato
Minn
Minnesota Labor Federation
Howly
Minneapolis
Organized Labor
Visitors and residents pace La Crosse social scene
A parade of locals and out of town guests stop by La Crosse for short visits. Names include Mrs C Schmitz Norwalk and Dr Geo Powell with other travelers from Caledonia Preston Cashton Lansing and Beloit among addresses noted.
Whiz Bath Product Promises Clean Dog and Coupon Offer
Ad touts a Whiz bath for dogs that cleans fur in hard water and removes dirt. Each can includes a coupon redeemable for Rogers Genuine Silver ware, encouraging purchase at grocers and druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fido
Rogers
Wisconsin graduates near thousand at Madison commencement
At the University of Wisconsin 58th commencement nearly 1,000 degrees were awarded including 23 doctor of philosophy, 95 master of arts, and 25 engineers. Alumni attendance swelled to 550 with 100 from Milwaukee and 150 from Chicago. Officer elections and a dues increase were debated and approved.
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Madison, Wis
University of Wisconsin
College of Engineering
Milwaukee
Chicago
University
Library Hall
Lynn A. Williams
Alumni Association
Imogene H. Carpenter
Racine
Thomas Lloyd- Jones
Madison
Charles H. Tenny
Law
Wisconsin extends cup ban to all public buildings
The State board of health announced a statewide extension prohibiting public drinking cups in public buildings parks and streets. It sets a reasonable transition period to replace cups with fountains. The board reports general Wisconsin health is good and notes an embalmer certification exam will be held in Milwaukee next Friday.
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Madison
Wis
State Board of Health
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Commencement Oration By Phi Beta Kappa Leader
Beloit Wisconsin June 21 Dr Edward A Grosvenor of Amherst College Massachusetts president of the United Societies of Phi Beta Kappa delivered the commencement oration on The Birthright of the American. Grosvenor who bestowed a charter of the society on Beloit Monday night spoke Tuesday morning to graduates and attendees.
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Beloit, Wis
Edward A., Grosvenor
Amherst College
Massachusetts
United Societies
Phi Beta Kappa Honorary Fraternity
Beloit
Two Die In Canton Gravel Pit Cave In
Two men died and six were seriously injured when a gravel pit collapsed in Canton Ohio early today. Several workers were buried for ten to fifteen minutes before rescue teams freed them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
Ohio
Local notices and travels of La Crosse officials and visitors
Lieutenant Governor Thomas Morris attends the Madison legislative session while Judge Leonard Kleeber and his children visit Reedsburg. Judge Ray S. Reid returns to La Crosse after Madison. Duncan McGregor travels from La Crosse to Madison. George Benzinger travels from La Crosse to Dubuque after a three day stay. J M Furstman attends the anti tuberculosis congress in Denver and is due back this week. Lucien Reid visits the city for the summer from Madison. Normal play at Myrick Park injures several patrons due to barbed wire fences.
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Spring Valley
la Crosse
Thomas Morris
Madison
Leonard Kleeber
Reedsburg
Fred H. Hartwell
Southwest
Lucien Reid
Ray S. Reid
University At
Duncan McGregor
Francis E. McGovern
George Benzinger
Brunswick-Blake Co
Chicago
Dubuque
Iowa
J. M. Furstman
Denver
Myrick Park
Society Basket Lunch at Pettibone Park
A group of young ladies enjoyed a Monday evening picnic at Pettibone park. Leona Collins Hazel Chryst Mary Clark Clara Evenson Mabel Strong Bertha Miller Tillie Knuteson Hulda Nieman Jessie Sholds Helen Giles joined the outing. Professor H W Muenster and family, visiting La Crosse, left for Muscatine Iowa where Muenster has Methodist work.
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Pettibone Park
Leona Collins
Hazel Chryst
Mary Clark
Clara Evenson
Mabel Strong
Bertha Miller
Tillie Knuteson
Hulda Nieman
Jessie Sholds
Helen Giles
H. W. Muenster
la Crosse
Denoyer
Muscatine
Iowa
Muenster
Dinner at Country Club Honors Guests from Mankato
Mrs. George Burton hosted a dinner at the Country Club last evening honoring friends from Mankato. Attendees included Mrs. Richter, Mrs. Munson Burton, Miss Mary Burton, Miss Katherine Mac Donald, Mr. G. M. Woodward, Donald Mac Donald and A. R. Pfau.
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George Burton
Country Club
Mankato
Richter
Munson Burton
Mary Burton
Katherine MacDonald
G. M. Woodward
Donald Mac Donald
A. R. Pfau
Mankato Residents Visit La Crosse Guests at Mrs Mc Donalds
A group from Mankato motored to La Crosse on Sunday and stayed with Mrs. D A McDonald. Attending were Mrs. Munson Burton Miss Mary Burton Mrs F E M Richter and Mr A R Pfau. Donald McDonald also returned from Mankato. Ellen Hixon led another party to Rose Cottage for a day with the campers alongside Miss Waters Miss Burton and Miss Crosby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mankato
la Crosse
D. A. McDonald
Munson Burton
Mary Burton
FE. M. Richter
A. R. Pfau
Donald McDonald
Ellen Hixon
Rose Cottage
Miss Hixon
Lillian Waters
Margaret Crosby
June Bride Flora Cohen Hosts Twin Showers
Monday evening Mr. Paul Schultz and the Sunday school members honored Miss Flora Cohen with a shower at her parents home, Dr. and Mrs. I. N. Cohen, gifting a blue and white spice set from each guest. Mrs. Cohen served light refreshments. Tuesday evening Miss Ruth Bebinger staged a kitchen shower for Miss Cohen, returning home laden with spoils after about twenty young people enjoyed the pleasant gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Schultz
Flora Cohen
I. N. Cohen
Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy Promises Dye and Shine
An old-fashioned home brew for dark glossy hair is now marketed as Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy. Druggists offer it with a money-back guarantee if it fails to perform as described. Special agent O T Erhart lists 520 Main St as contact.
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Wyeth
O. T. Erhart
Main St
Normal Grads Hold Glass Day
The Normal school grad uating class held a class day program in the auditorium. President Rollo J. McMahon gave the welcome and the senior class sang. Celia Mossey presented the class history in Longfellow style, and the racquet was passed to the juniors by Donald Dickinson. Spare gifts included marble busts of Shakespeare and Froebel presented by Josephine Mahoney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Normal School
Rollo J. McMahon
Paderewski
Florence Felker
Norma Reichelt
Celia Mossey
Minnie Hayes
Longfellow
Mississippi
Lydia Marshall
Stella Trane
Lora Hill
Donald Dickinson
Josephine Mahoney
Shakespeare
Froebel
F. Cotton
Abilene Doctor to Plead Unwritten Law in ONeil Killing
Dr J M Alexander told a Stamford courtroom he shot Robert L O Neil of St Louis because O Neil wrecked his home. He collapsed at the preliminary hearing and will plead unwritten law. Bond was set at ten thousand dollars.
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Abilene
Texas
J. M. Alexander
Stamford
Robert L. O'Neil
St. Louis
O’neil
O'Neil
Alexander
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Leon Moore
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O. C. Hellickson
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