Bridge Contract Let as Council Backs Des Moines Bid
The common council approved the bridge committee report awarding the lagoon bridge contract to Des Moines Bridge Co for 5200 dollars and with one dissenting vote. Aldermen Lang and Downs urged home industry. Grover supported the Des Moines bid as meeting specifications. The council also ordered sale or demolition of the west channel bridge and painting bids. Saturday office hours set 9 noon and 1 5, with 9 12 1 5 schedule.
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Pettibone Park
Common Council
Des Moines Bridge Company
Lang and Downs
Grover
Des Moines
Board of Public Works
Iowa Company
Lang
Downs
West Channel
Barth
Judiciary Committee
Miss Margery Sill Faces Trespass Suit Over Apple Blossoms
Miss Margery Sill must appear before Judge J A Daniels to answer a trespass suit by farmer H A Jacobs seeking 200 damages. Jacobs states she stopped on his country drive and gathered apple blossoms, destroying prospective fruit. Case heard in Daniels court next week.
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Margery Sill
J. A. Daniels
H. A. Jacobs
Daniels
Miss Sill
Vermuth Man Rampages Aboard Rock Island Train
John Bells of Vermuth driven temporarily insane on a Rock Island passenger train in Goodland Kansas killed T. P. Topp of St. Paul and wounded Mrs. Morris Olson and her sister from Marshall Minnesota. Bells fired at multiple passengers before being overpowered by Charles Gilliat of Denver and D R Slambon of Puello.
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Goodland
Kas
John Bells
Vermuth
Boston
San Francisco
Rock Island
T. P. Topp
St. Paul
Morris Olson
Marshall, Minn
Charles Gilliat
Denver
D. R. Slambon
Puello
Engineers Picnic At Dresen Park By La Crosse Lodge
The La Crosse lodge of the National Association of Stationary Engineers will hold its annual picnic at Dresen's Park tomorrow. About two hundred engineers and friends will depart on the steamer La Crosse at 7 a.m. and return in the evening as plans are finalized today.
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la Crosse
National Association of Stationary Engineers
Dresen’s Park
Irregular Bridge Bid Sparks Call for Reletting at Pettibone Park
J F McDonough of the La Crosse Bridge company refused to seek an injunction against the city over the Pettibone park lagoon bridge contract. He argued the bid letting was irregular and favored no bidder, but he did not want to halt city road work and preferred a reletting of bids instead.
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Pettibone Park
Des Moines’ Bridge Company
J. F. McDonough
la Crosse
Wife seeks divorce after husband’s drinking ruin
Rose Teresa Krohn Berry filed for divorce in Madison citing her husband Paul W. Krohn’s chronic alcohol addiction since their 1900 La Crosse marriage. She has supported herself since May 1902 and seeks restoration of her maiden name Rose Teresa Berry. Krohn resides in North McGregor, Iowa.
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Madison
Wis
Paul W. Krohn
Rose Teresa
Rose Teresa Berry
la Crosse
North McGregor
Iowa
Meeting Tonight on New Site for Vote-Berger Plant
The Vote-Berger Telephone Supply Co. directors on the north side will meet this evening to decide on a new factory site to double plant capacity. The meeting will consider several sites including the old mill site at Gillette Street near the north side public baths, with a definite public announcement expected Monday.
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Vote-Berger Telephone Supply Company
North Side
Gillette Street
North Side Public Baths
Bank official suicide shocks Great Bend
Great Bend Kansas June 22 T M Seward a bookkeeper at the First National bank shot himself twice in the heart this morning. The motive is unknown and no bank shortage is reported.
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BANK
Great Bend
Kan
T. M. Seward
First National Bank
No complete understanding of a duty until completed
A concise reflection on duty noting that real understanding arises only after finishing the task. It implies completion reveals full responsibility and clarity beyond initial intention.
Mrs. Elihu Root Inspires Husband In Public Life
Mrs. Elihu Root, wife of Secretary of State Elihu Root, is described as a cultured partner who has long aided her husband’s career in public service. Born Clara Wales, she is the daughter of Salem Howe Wales of New York City, a prominent journalist who died in 1902. The couple married on January 8 1878 after meeting when Root was a U S district attorney for a Southern New York district.
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Salem Howe Wales
New York City
Frisco Tied Up as Strike Breakers Enter City
Western Union and Postal Telegraph operators in San Francisco and Oakland struck at 3:30 PM. Western Union reports paralyzed business and possible strikebreakers en route. Supt. Jaynes plans to avoid union dealings and favors a settlement if possible. Message taking faces delays as strike disrupts service.
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San Francisco
Cal
Western Union
Oakland
Postal
Supt
Jaynes
Pullman
Small
Keppel Bill Passes Assembly On State Laws For Towns
The assembly passed the Keppel Bill to publish all state laws relating to towns. A senate mortgage taxation bill proposes repealing current statutes and yearly registration on credits secured by recorded real estate mortgages at three mills. A court decision may yield about $500,000 to the state with possible railroad settlement.
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Madison
Wis
Assembly
Senate
Supreme Court
Ninety Pupils to Enter High School
Ninety students are set to enter the high school as 69 are promoted. Several others will have a chance to move up in the coming term, with details yet to be announced by the school authorities.
Charles M Schwab career highlights and birth details
Charles M Schwab born April 18 1862 in Williamsburg Pennsylvania. He moved to Loretta and left school early to drive a village stage coach. He joined Carnegie steel as stake driver and rose to superintendent at Homestead then president of Carnegie Steel. He later led the Dillon dollar steel combination and married Emma Dinkey in 1883.
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Charles M. Schwab
United States Steel Corporation
Williamsburg
Loretta
Carnegie Works
Homestead
Carnegie Steel Company
Dillion Dollar Steel Combination
Mr. Schwab
Emma Dinkey
Standard Oil railroad plans extend to Seattle
Details announce a trans continental link described as the Standard Oil railroad connecting Newport News Virginia to Seattle and Portland via Chicago within two years. The system unites Tidewater and Deepwater Virginia railway, Detroit Toledo Ironton, Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul, and others under Rockefeller control to influence rail rates nationwide.
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Washington, D. C
Standard Oil
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Norfolk
Atlantic Tidewater
Newport News
Seattle
Portland
Chicago
Standard Group
Rockefeller
Sytem
Virgina Railway
Tidewater
Deepwater
West Virginia
Ohio River
Detroit, Toledo & Ironton
Ironton
Ohio
Plan Rousing Meeting Tuesday At La Crosse Board
Next Tuesday June 25 the Board of Trade plans a rousing meeting to consider booster committee reports. Inclement weather reduced attendance last night but organizers aim to attract a large turnout and discuss plans to promote factory sites and city growth.
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Board of Trade
Committee of Boosters
Comercial la Crosse
Public Schools Promote and Promote List Issued by Superintendent
Superintendent John P. Bird released the pupil roster for June exams with 21 recommended and 69 promoted to high school. Some students will have makeup opportunities to enter with arrangements. the list names both recommended and promoted pupils including Walde mar Muelke Anna Roche Charlotte Smith and many others.
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John P. Bird
Waldemar Muelke
Anna Roche
Charlotte Smith
Helen Ulrich
Irma Post
Marcus Byers
William Cameron
Harry Devine
Hugo Drips
Herman Egstad
Adolph Emerson
Alfred Erickson
Erick Erickson
Giles Flanagan
John Fly
Payson Gates
Charles Geiser
Anna Gunderson
Harry Gund
Claire Harrison
Orlando Holway
Gertrude Hosmer
Charles W. Hyde
Christian Jenson
Norah Johnson
Pearl Johnson
Peter Jungen
Jennie B. Keiser
Mable
Riots in Lisbon Kill Hundreds After Parliament Dismissal
A dispatch reports hundreds killed in Lisbon riots sparked by the king’s dismissal of Parliament and a new decree. The public square filled with casualties as troops fired on protesters. the riot, believed to be the one from three days earlier, continued.
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London
Lisbon
Graduation of La Crosse High School Class of 07 at Theater
A crowded La Crosse high school graduation last night featured a polished program. Miss Hazel Josten performed violin with Miss Dudley, the High School Quartette with Miss Margery Savage sang two college songs, and Miss Russell delivered a solo with an encore. William Lunning presented diplomas, announcing a second diploma for Miss Russell, and the exercises closed with the chorus performing Schumann's Two Grenadiers.
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la Crosse High School
Hazel Josten
Dudley
Margery Savage
Miss Russell
Russell
William Lunning
Board of Education
Schumann
Lansing Excursion Steamer Reaches Port For First Trip
The J S steamer with 1 000 excursionists from Lansing Iowa and nearby towns arrived at the local port at 1 pm on its first northbound trip of the season. Captain John Streckfus commands the vessel. Rain delayed the start as the steamer left Lansing after 8 am and completed the voyage in under four hours. Many passengers attended the La Crosse versus Fond du Lac ball game this afternoon with Hastings from Lansing pitching for the home fans.
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J. S
Lansing
John Streckfus
la Crosse
Fond du Lac
Hastings
Bi Jou Theater Sold In La Crosse
La Crosse’s Bi Jou Theater has been sold to Sullivan and Consadine of New York Chicago and Seattle. A new building will be erected on Fourth street with Al Schuberg remaining in charge. The move aims to place La Crosse on a top vaudeville circuit with enhanced shows.
Sterling in Court On Charge Of Keeping A Wine Room
Charles A. Sterling was arrested and brought into police court today on a charge of keeping a wine room. He pled not guilty and the case is set for July 1 in police court with C. L. Hood as defense counsel. Sterling owns the Law hotel and argues the wine room is actually a chop suey restaurant.
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Charles A. Sterling
Milwau kee sisters convicted in infant freezing and arson
Anna Ellenberger and Kathryn Goldman sisters in law were sentenced to five years each for freezing to death Ellenberger's baby and burning the body in a stove in Milwaukee. The case follows the filing of charges and the court's verdict, reflecting a grim crime in mid year.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Anna Ellenberger
Kathryn Goldman
MARKSMEN S TOURNEY AT LA CROSSE SHARPSHOOTERS RANGE STARTS TOMORROW
The La Crosse Sharpshooters club plans a regular shoot tomorrow afternoon at their West La Crosse range. A large crowd is expected if weather stays clear as members prepare for the Milwaukee tournament slated for the last week of July.
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la Crosse
Professor Terry Defines Real Education Before La Crosse Class
Chicago professor Benjamin Terry spoke to La Crosse high school's 33rd commencement, arguing education as the growth to become something beyond mere training. He contrasted real education with fake schooling, urging schools to teach useful arts while shaping character and future potential.
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Benjamin
Terry
Chicago
la Crosse High School
Governor Signs Normal School Bill At La Crosse
Governor Davidson signed a 210000 appropriation for a La Crosse normal school building ending a long local fight. Funds become available when the normal regents meet in Madison, with plans ready for contract letting and immediate work. Senator Morris pushed the measure despite earlier skepticism.
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Madison
Wis
Davidson
la Crosse
Thomas Morris
Board of Normal Regents
Morris
YMCA Building Fund Shortfall In Milwaukee Campaign
The Y M C A building fund campaign ended with $26 464 still needed. Total collections reached $223 536 and the drive gained an extension, with expectation the remaining funds will be raised.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Y. M. C. A. Building Fund
Swennes Freed After Acquittal in Orton Assault Case
Ole Swennes, North Side sewer contractor, acquitted by a jury yesterday afternoon of assaulting Edward S. Orton a boy who was playing near a ditch. Orton had testified against Swennes in court.
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Ole Swennes
Edward S. Orton
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City
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Berger
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Elihu. Root
Elihu Root
Roosevelt
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Wales
Frisco
Keppel
THE
Railroads
Public Today
MR. Funke
Oil King Road
Norfolk Eastern Terminal
Bijou Theater
Fourth Street
Sterling
B. S. Terry
Milwaukee Y. M. C. A
Swennes
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