Creek on Rampage Destroys Minnesota City Street
Rollingstone creek burst its banks after a cloudburst flooding Minnesota City six miles west of Winona. It carved a new twenty foot deep, hundred by sixty foot gully through Main Street, imperiling the Minnesota City hotel on a small island and delaying Northwestern line traffic. Forecasters warned of added floods as water levels receded then rose. damage was estimated at $50,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota City
Winona
Plainview
Mrs Prechel Dies After Long Illness in La Crosse
Mrs Mary Prechel longtime La Crosse resident died last night at 7 after several weeks illness in a local hospital. She was born May 1 1845 in Scheurlinghausen Hanover Germany and came to the United States in 1856. She married Christ Prechel June 28 1863 and later lived with her son Otto at 924 South Fourth street. Surviving Otto and brothers John Vaoshert Canistota SD and William Voshert Brownsville. Funeral Wednesday at 2 39 at Otto’s home with Rev Henry Andreas officiating. Burial in Oak Grove cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Prechel
la Crosse
Prechel
Scheurlinghausen
Hanover
Germany
Brownsville
Christ Prechel
Oak Grove Cemetery
Tennessee slave inheritance under US Supreme Court ruling
Washington June 22. The Tennessee supreme court decree that ex slaves and other Negroes born during slavery times have no inheritable blood and no right to inherit realty from each other was upheld today by the United States supreme court. The ruling said state law of descent governs in such cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Tennessee Supreme Court
United States Supreme Court
GOFPRS TO CALEDONIA Miss Farley Leaves for Minn.
Miss Irene Farley of 937 Market Street departed today for Caledonia Minnesota to spend a few weeks visiting Mrs. J J Daley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irene Farley
Market Street
CaledonIa, Minn
J. J. Daley
Lions devour fiance in Chicago vaudeville scene
Miss Adgie Castillo owner of five lions faced a deadly tragedy as her fiancée Emerson Dietrich a Cornell graduate and son of a Brooklyn architect was mauled inside the lions cage. He had joined Castillo’s act as business manager seeking training in animals. Dietrich entered the cage to sweep and the lions attacked, partially devouring his body. An investigator opened the inquest into the tragedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Adgie Castillo
Emerson Dietrich
Dietrich
Cornell
Brooklyn
Supreme Court halts lumber dealers’ trust in anti trust ruling
June 22 Washington reports the government won a clear civil anti trust victory over the Eastern States Lumber Dealers association and related groups. The court ruled that secret blacklisting of retailers violated the Sherman law and is subject to injunction. The defendants included multiple regional associations and the Lumber Exchange of DC and Philadelphia group. The injunction barred the alleged official reports blacklists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Supreme Court
Eastern States Lumber Dealers’ Association
Lumber Dealers’ Trust
Eastern Lumber Dealers “Trust
East
Atlantic Coast
Maine
Maryland
Eastern States Retail Lumber Dealers’ Association
New Jersey Lumbermen’s Protective Association
Lumber Dealers’ Association of
Connecticut
Massachusetts Retail Lumber Dealers’ Association
Baltimore
Lumber Exchange of
District of Columbia
Retail Lumbermen’s Associiation of
Philadelphia
Building Materials Men’s Association
Westchester County
New York
New York Federal District Court
Guernseys Stay In This County After Big Sale
A county dairy cattle roundup features numerous named Guernsey lots with buyers from West Salem Durand Mauston and other Wisconsin towns. Prices range from about 130 to 425 dollars, led by Winnie of the Poidenius at 395 and Fancy France at 425. Many entrants list owners such as E. S. Person Karl Byington J. C. Brinkman S. L. Dudley and George P. Grout with farms in West Salem Durand Mauston and Du luth. The sale highlights a robust local dairy market and persistent demand for purebreds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose la Lande
Harry Jewett
Bangor
Fern of
Vauxbelets
Earl Byington
Merrill
Wis
Rosy III
Coudre
William McCarthy
Rougue
Villete II
Adolph Nuttleman
Minosa
George P. Grout
Duluth
Antona II
Princess May III
The
Gree
G. W. Sankey
Kitty
Cornus
W. D. Sanderson
Durand
Polly V
Rougue Bolan
Allman Drier
Norwalk
Hope of
la Grange
Karl Byington
Lincoln
Tarbell Farms
J. C. Brankman
Zumbrota
Lancresse Lass II
Sally II
Carrsfour
Ray Lewis
West Salem
Ladysmith IV
Buckleigh
S. L. Dudley
Lady Des Prevosts
Albert Hanks
Sandusky
Fanny
Closa
Joan—M. S. Geske
McGregor
Iowa
Carol—J. H. Meyer
Saunders II
Rose III
Bel Valzo
T. B. Barry
Wilton
Taylor
Flora
Sweet Marie V
King’s Mills
J. C. Brinkman
Dolly
Donnellerie
Rosette VI
Les Howards
John Rusnak
Moquah
Fanny II
Saumarez
E. T. Samuels
Watson
Daisy
Emil D. Miller
Les Pages
Fred Kerston
Issaqueena
S. C. French
Galesville
Ticino
Lady II
Bouillon
E. D. Miller
Nellie
Les Nicolles
M. Z. Lee
Hillsboro
G. R. Ingalls
Eau Claire
Vile
Lone Mound
Kar Byington
Madeline Dixie
Waumesit
Kar
Supreme Court Regulates Interstate Oil Pipelines As Common Carriers
The Supreme Court held interstate pipelines are common carriers subject to Interstate Commerce Commission regulation. The ruling overrules a Commerce Court decision that pipeline regulation lacked constitutional support. Defendants included Ohio Oil, Standard Oil Louisiana, Prairie Oil and Gas, Uncle Sam Oil, Tide Water Pipe, and others with stakes totaling about $200 million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Supreme Court
Interstate Commerce Commission
Commerce Court
Commission
Ohio Oil Company
Centerbridge
Ilinois
Indiana- Ohio
Appalachian
Standard Oil Company
Louisiana
Prairie Oil and Gas Company
Kansas Corporation
Uncle Sam Oil Company
Arizona Corporation
Oklahoma
Kansas
Robert D. Denson
Tide Water Pipe Company
Mrs Sundvay Buried At First Baptist Church
Funeral for Mrs Mary E Sundvay held Sunday afternoon at 3 at First Baptist Church with Rev W Adelbert Billings officiating. Pallbearers were L J Killian W B Williams William Thomas W S Scullin Joseph Jungbluth Arthur Servis. Flower girls Fern Stork Irene Moore Beatrice Buch Marguerite Skaar Hazel Bronson. Buried in Oak Grove Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary E. Sundvay
First Baptist Church
W. Adelbert Billings
L. J. Killian
W. B. Williams
William Thomas
W. S. Scullin
Joseph Jungbluth
Arthur Servis
Fern Stork
Irene Moore
Beatrice Buch
Marguerite Skaar
Hazel Bronson
Oak Grove Cemetery
Nobility Marked Holley Life Pastor Traces His Character
The article honors Mr. Holley, detailing his active role in the Young Men's Christian Association, Rescue Mission, and library work, noting his wide charitable interests and deep regard for fellow men. It highlights his Christlike heart, personal kindness, and friendships, including Rev. Henry Faville, who could not attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holley
Young Men’s Christian Association
Mr. Holley
China
India
Turkey
Africa
Henry Faville
Kenosha
Barbers Walk Out Halts Work Across West Side
Chicago June 22. Several score of west side barbers quit suddenly leaving patrons half shaven as union officers order a walk out to force union shop ism. About 350 barbers are declared to have quit work in the last few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
West Side
Barbers’ Union
Shot in Quarrel In Chicago Leaves Jeweler Dead
Eugene Berenson a 50 year old jeweler and hotel owner was fatally shot in a scuffle with Frank Jabey 19 owner of a pool room Jabey told police he accused Berenson of inducing Mrs Jabey 18 to accompany him to his hotel The incident occurred this afternoon in Chicago seeking motive and details of the alleged crime
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Eugene Berenson
Frank Jabey
Jabey
Berenson
Mrs Raus Undergoes Leg Amputation at St Francis Hospital
Mrs. Charles Raus of Dresbach Minnesota underwent an operation at St Francis hospital this morning. Her leg was removed and she is reported to be doing well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Raus
Dresbach, Minn
St. Francis Hospital
Tribute to Mr Holley by Rev Faville in La Crosse
The Rev Faville recalls the late Mr Holley as a leading La Crosse figure. He praises Holley’s loyalty and service in home, bank, church, city, and nation, and notes Holley would want Faville to keep his Kenosha appointment while his own farewell service remains desired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenosha
la Crosse
Lewis
Funeral of Aged Recluse Held at Local Hospital
The funeral of Christian A. Colby, an elderly recluse, was held Thursday night at 2 PM from Elbertson and Drake undertaking rooms. Rev. H. G. Magelssen of the Norwegian Lutheran church officiated. Interment followed in Oak cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian A. Colby
Elbertson and Drake
H. G. Magelssen
Norwegian Lutheran Church
Oak Grove Cemetery
Fear stampede in the Senate to break away in Washington
Washington June 22 Fearing efforts might be made to put one over democratic leaders in the house are today forcing 23 more members than constitute a quorum to remain in Washington. Of the members now here a majority are democrats. Even with this arrangement the administration leaders fear an adjournment resolution may be rushed through because of the anxiety of the scores of members especially the democratic to go home and campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Public Health Discussed At AMA Opening in Atlantic City
In Atlantic City on June 22 the American Medical association opened with a discussion on boosting public health and vitality. The California medical body invited the convention to San Francisco in 1915.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic City
N. J
American Medical Association
State of California
San Francisco
President nominates Indiana customs collector
Washington June 22 The president today nominated Thomas F. E. Stuckey of Indianapolis to be collector of customs for the district of Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
District of Indiana
Thomas FE. Stuckey
Indianapolis
Bets and Bets: Names and Sums Across Listings
A compact list presents multiple names paired with dollar amounts. Individuals include Byington, Lady Brodhead, Karl Byington, Richmond Robert E, Huriaux Violet Lloyd Andell, Roberts Wis, Margaret of Elm Place, Harry K Jewett, Patricia's Son, and Emil D Miller with sums ranging from 160 to 310 dollars.
Twins Born Here Fathered by Local Contractor
Michael Novak, the contractor's son, is identified as the father of twin girls born on Friday. The notice confirms the birth and naming of the parents involved.
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Michael Novak
Airships Promise Lower Costs than Automobiles
A contemporaneous claim suggests airships may soon cost as little as cars. Analysts weigh production, materials, and new designs that could slash prices, sparking debate on practical viability and transport implications.
Wilson backs Chicago man's bid for federal reserve post
President Wilson defends Thomas D. Jones of Chicago as a fed reserve board nominee, noting Jones holds one Harvester Co share to qualify as director. He cites Jones's long service, integrity, and aim to reform the Harvester trust and curb privilege.
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Washington
Thomas D. Jones
Chicago
Federal Reserve Board
International Harvester Company
Wilson
Jones
Banking and Currency Committee
Reserve Board
Harvester Trust
Harvester Company
The
Railroads Lose Inter Mountain Rate Case Today
The Interstate Commerce Commission set five westward freight zones and allowed 7 to 25 percent higher rates than Pacific coast terminal rates, while barring lower rates to intermountain cities. The Commerce Court suspended the order and ruled Congress overstepped, with railroads contesting constitutional delegation. Merchants claim $2,000,000 in excess charges since the rate decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Great Western Railroads
Commission
Pacific Coast
Harriman and Hill Lines
Canadian Pacific
Chicago
Missouri River
Commerce Court
Roosevelts 1916 candidacy rumor denied by Roosevelt
The New York Globe cites Roosevelt denying any talk of running for governor or senator in 1916 and stating he has not discussed a 1916 bid. The former president suffered a South American fever relapse but is on deck and preparing a Pittsburgh speech for June 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York Globe Today
The
Imperator
Roosevelt
London
Southampton
Pittsburgh
Diamonds Taken Reward Offered
Robbers entered the Sparta physician Dr Hugh Williams home between Wednesday and Saturday and stole jewelry and silver valued at several thousand dollars. Diamonds pearls other stones and a Shriners emblem set with diamonds and beads and a wedding ring were taken. A $300 reward was offered for the return of the jewels and police assistance was requested. A separate late Friday night theft at the Grand Rapids Milling office attempted to force the safe but thieves fled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Williams
Sparta
Shriners
Grand Rapids Milling Company
Public Market Plans for La Crosse Await Vote
The advisory committee led by A A Bentley urges market approval this week. La Crosse residents are told that a $10 000 public market will be formed with 400 shares at 25 each. Subscribers pledge to support an annual 6 percent dividend, directing profits to grow the market. Municipal pressure backs the appropriation effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bentley
la Crosse
the Tribune
Wis
Supreme Court Upholds Poverty Vow in Benedict Case
The U S Supreme Court reversed a Minnesota appeals court ruling that poverty vows by monks and nuns are against public policy and unenforceable against heirs. The decision holds the vow is not against public policy and may be recognized in inheritance matters in the test case for the Order of St Benedict of New Jersey against heirs of Father Augustin Wirth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Minnesota
Federal Court of Appeals
Supreme Court
Order of St. Benedict of
New Jersey
Augustin Wirth
Carranza rejects mediation handle on internal Mexico
El Paso dispatch reports Carranza refuses to join mediation under terms binding discussion of provisional president or control of constitutionalist forces. He also won t allow mediators to deal with Mexico s internal affairs or accept an armistice. Lazaro de la Garza and Pesquira urge Villa aide Zrabado Guierra s return. Villa allegedly seized 500000. Calderon to visit Washington to speak for Villa and Carranza forces. Coast towns Mazatlan and Guaymas still held by Huertistas despite efforts to take them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EL Paso
Texas
Venustiano Carranza
Niagara Falls
Carranza
Mexico
Lazaro de la Garza
Villa
Robert V. Pesquira
Pesquira
Zrabado Guierra
Washington
Fernando Calderon
Funston
Vera Cruz
War Department
Zacatecas
State Department
Howard
Navy Department
Mazatlan
Guaymas
Foreign brewers indicted over four mile law in Memphis
Shelby county grand jury indicts two Evansville Ind breweries for violating the four mile law. Requisition papers to bring them to Memphis and try them here were sought from Governor Hooper by Attorney General Estes. The breweries may appeal, likely reaching the state supreme court. more foreign brewers could face indictments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis, Tenn
Shelby County Grand Jury
Memphis
Hooper
Estes
Supreme Court
Cook Brewing Company
Evansville Brewing Association
Evansville
Ind
Appointment of Prince Alexander as Canada governor general
The piece discusses Prince Alexander of Teck as governor-general of Canada, seen as part of King George V's viceroy plan. It mentions ignoring advice for loyal colonies with statesmen, while considering transferring the Duke of Connaught to India and Prince Arthur as first viceroy of home rule Ireland.
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Alexander of
Teck
Ooge
Canada
George
Co Henere
Duke of Connaught
India
Prince Arthur
Ireland
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Homer
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W. E. Smith
Tennessee
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Caledonia
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Raus
Faville
Senate
Geo. B. Rose
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T. R. Dentes
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