WRIT SNATCHES TRIUMPH OVER KEY AT F C E OPENING
The La Crosse theater hosted the twelfth annual Fraternal Order of Eagles convention with Judge J C Karels delivering the opening address. Mayor Arthur A Keatles welcomed Eagles as William H Armstrong outlined the order’s history and its role supporting church and state in a packed venue.
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Judge Karel Delivers Missing Speech At Opening Session
Milwaukee judge John Karel could not attend the Magler opening, but his address was read by State Sergeant John Nichols. The message lamented wars across nations, called for universal brotherhood, and warned that monarchies rely on force while armies endure, ending with a cautious note on peace.
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Big Birds of Aerie No 1254 Hosts At La Crosse Convention
W F Adams of La Crosse Aerie 1254 serves as host at the 1915 convention with D S Greig Ira A Seymour Greig Dick Webber Louis Omerberg and R H Glade among the leaders. The piece highlights Greig Webber and Webber's timetable skills and Glade's reception duties during the event.
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Mayor Bentley Extends City Welcome To Eagles
Mayor A A Bentley delivered a formal La Crosse welcome to the Eagles in a public speech applauded by the audience. He discussed the growth of organized fraternities and their aim of universal brotherhood, noting the expansion of such societies over the past century.
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Key to La Crosse City Taken by Racine Eagles
A missing key to La Crosse’s city emblem was reported found among Racine Eagles after a failed attempt to place it on a Milwaukee delegation’s pole. Writ of replevin secured. Sheriff Ritter silent on the case. The raid occurred during a rain soaked convention near Hoeschler Brothers' drug store.
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Convention Opens as Wisconsin Eagles Meet in Madison
With 164 delegates and 700 visitors, the 12th annual Wisconsin Eagles convention began. William F. Adams welcomed attendees, and William H. Armstrong responded as committees were named for Judiciary and Budget, Grievances and Resolutions, while officers to lead next session were chosen for Thursday.
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Frantic Mob Demands Executive Life Over Slaton Threat
Atlanta June 22 a furious mob and militia clash as hundreds besiege Gov Slaton’s Peach Tree Road estate barricaded with barbed wire. Martial law declared amid rock throwing and injuries to soldiers and civilians. Page 6 continues.
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