Houston County Goes Prohibition By Small Majority
In Caledonia Minnesota Houston County voted dry by 85 votes in the largest election the county has seen. The wets carried Caledonia area 258 to 109 while the overall dry tally reached 1579 to 1484. Across the county excitement matched presidential levels with crowded polls and a notable turnout in Spring Grove Houston and Wilmington areas.
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Houston County
Caledonia
Minn
Sheldon
Blackhammer
W. J. Peacock
la Crosse
Prof
Glasoe
The
Lutheran College
Northfield, Minn
John G. Cunneen
Chicago
R. C. Westenberg
Minneapolis
Presbyterian Temperance Worker
Citizens’ League
Anti-Saloon League
Spring Grove
Houston Village
Wilmington
Hokah
Caledonia Town
Caledonia Village
Brownsville
Crooked Creek
Houston Town
Hokaho's
Jefferson Economs
la Crescent
la Crescent Village
Mayville
Eree Money Creek
Mound Prairie
Spring Grove Town
Village
Union
Winnebago
Convention Delights Visiting Women With Tours And Theater
The convention schedules sightseeing by auto tours of the city and a Mississippi river excursion for visiting women. Mrs. Dittman leads registration and Mrs. Webber chairs the women’s entertainment committee as registrations top twenty and grow to at least fifty by day’s end. A Majestic theater visit and trolley rides are planned amid daily activities.
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Dc. A. Dittman
Nick Webber
Eagles
Mississippi River
Koppelberger
The
Majestic
Mob Threatens Georgia Governor Slaton in Atlanta Riot
A mass mob estimated from six thousand to sixteen thousand gathered in Atlanta to protest Gov Slaton's actions. They shouted for his hanging and moved toward his country home six miles outside the city as troops and police sought to control the crowd. The governor declared martial law along a half mile tract in front of his residence. The militia faced stones as many autos carried angry bystanders.
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Atlanta
John M. Slaton
Georgia
Slaton
Oldest Eagle in Wisconsin plans to hike to Washington
John Desmond eight year old Eagle from La Crosse plans a 1200 mile walk to Pennsylvania Avenue near the Capitol in Washington D C to attend the Grand Army of the Republic encampment. He expects eighty two days at about fifteen miles daily and may fund the trip by postcard sales.
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Pennsylvania Ave
Washington
D. C
John Desmond
Wisconsin
la Crosse
Desmond
Grand Army of the Republic
Capitol Building
Dunkirk Shelling by German Forces Reported
Paris reports German guns bombard Dunkirk over a twenty mile front with several large shells hitting the city and civilians killed. Allied planes search for concealed batteries as gas bombs are used in the Labyrinth area. North of Arras Germans attack at multiple points but are repulsed with heavy losses.
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Paris
Dunkirk
Labyrinth
Arras
Key Heist Shocks Milwaukee Delegation At Racine Exchange
A chaotic scene unfolds as the Racine delegation hides a stolen key after thieves cut a wire and box the item for express delivery. Milwaukee figures blame a late capture while Brickener and Milwaukee Eagles vow pursuit, hinting the convention dispute may continue.
Slaton guards amid siege after Frank lynching protests
Governor Slaton, hounded by anti‑Slaton crowds, faced a siege as six battalions guarded his ten acre home six miles from Viadosta. A monument fund for Mary Phagan grew and telegrams of support poured in as Leo M. Frank reported in poor health but optimistic in a letter to his wife.
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Ernor Slaton
Newnan
Slaton
Frank
Viadosta
Mary Phagan
Avanta
Sherif “Buck” Mangum
Maton
Dewk
Capitol
Leo M. Frank
West Virginia
Kansas
Beaver Dam Prepares to Lead Banner Day Parade
Beaver Dam plans a strong 1916 convention showing with a four man delegation weighing 1100 pounds led by Charles W Hathaway. The city roars as Beaver Dam vows to land the convention and showcases a 40 piece Second Regiment band under Director Steinmetz at the parade head. Racine also aims for top prizes with a 25 piece band and a marching club.
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Steinmetz
Marshfield
Middle West
Beaver Dam
Charles W. Hathaway
Hathaway
Racine
Rattlesnake Bill Sells Oil Amid La Crosse Parade
Rattlesnake Bill, vender of oil for aches and pains, stood on North Fifth street during the parade last night. He doffed his hat to the band and appeared pleased with La Crosse’s show.
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North Fifth Street
la Crosse
Janesville Drill Team Arrives With Tent for State Meet
The Janesville drill team arrives at 5 50 PM this evening as they chase the state prize. They bring a large tent and pitch it at Twenty fifth and Main streets to camp with Antigo Dick near the bluffs until they return Thursday evening.
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Janesville
Antigo Dick
Bluffs
Delegations Arrive From Mellen and Wausau
The largest and smallest delegations arriving yesterday came from Mellen and Wausau. Mellen sent one man, F. J. Weir, a veteran of a dozen conventions. Wausau contributed forty delegates.
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Mellen
Wausau
F. J. Weir
Rooster Surprise Delivers Interrupt at Strauss Event
Charlie Dittman set off a playful moment this morning as R. J. Strauss greeted supporters during a state aerie session. An oversized package opened to reveal a white bantam rooster that crowed and flapped, drawing roars from the crowd.
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Charlie Dittman
R. J. Strauss
Not Guilty Plea in Bluebeard of Modern Times Case
At Old Bailey George Joseph Smith 43 pleads not guilty to murdering three of his six wives in bathtub deaths tied to life insurance. Prosecutor Bodkin labels him the Bluebeard of modern times as jury hears opening statements in one of England’s most grisly cases with crowd watching.
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Wilbur S&s Forrest
United Press
London
Old Bailey
George Joseph Smith
Justice Scrutton
Bodkin
Smith
Bluebeard
England
Marshall Hall
Indicted Indiana Politicians Named in County Election Case
Thomas Taggart and May or Joseph Bell lead 128 Indiana figures indicted by Marion county grand jury for conspiracies to commit 48 felonies tied to the county election. Included are several prominent Republicans and city officials such as Frank P. Baker Dennis Bush Michael Glenn and Herman Adams with Donn M. Roberts and others named.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Thomas Taggart
Indiana
Joseph Bell
Samuel Perrott
Marion County
Donn M. Roberts
Terre Haute
Leavenworth
Frank P. Baker
Dennis Bush
Michael Glenn
Hubert S. Riley
The
Board of Works
Herman Adams
John W. Sluss
Fred J. Narrett
Jacob Hilkane
Special Message to Legislature Urges Consolidation Bills
Governor Philipp calls for enactment of his legislative program in a June special message to the Wisconsin legislature. He appeals for bills consolidating commissions and public welfare, urges forestry law amendments after a Supreme Court ruling, and suggests delegating conservation tasks to a state forester if the administration law fails.
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Madison
Wis
Philipp
Board of Public Welfare
Supreme Court
Board of Conservation
Pole Fire Threatens Telegraph Wires in City Alley
Crowds gathered near Second and Main as a transformer box on a high pole burned at 2 39 this afternoon. Flames threatened to snap the pole and drop live wires. Hose Company No 1 arrived and saved the pole. Many phones were knocked out temporarily.
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Second
Main Streets
Hose Company No. 1
Weather Summary for La Crosse Region and Upper Mississippi Valley
Weather data show highs near 80 yesterday with a low 54 and a .92 inch precipitation. Forecast calls for little temperature change with fair skies across Wisconsin Minnesota and parts of Iowa through Wednesday. River stages stable with no material change expected in the next 36 hours.
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la Crosse
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Iowa
Pr. du Chien
St. Paul
Yaqui War Threatens Mexican Capital Area
As Yaqui Indians near Guaymas threaten Villista forces, Washington awaits Admiral Howard's next move. The cruiser Raleigh signals for aid and potential landings to curb the uprising if foreigners are harmed. Carranza forces contend with Zapatistas around Mexico City amid telegraph line disruptions. About 3,000 armed Yaquis menacing 25 foreign colonists, per miner John Harper.
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Washington
Guaymas
Mexico
Admiral Howard
Raleigh
Howard
Gonzales
Mexico City
Silliman
Vera Cruz
Otumba
John Harper
Esperanza
Bulgaria Called to Enter Conflict With the Allies
Berlin reports that the Allies demand Bulgaria mobilize and attack Turkey. Bulgaria seeks detailed territorial concessions before replying. Allies offer include Serbian Macedonia Kavilla and Turkish land along the Midia Enos line with Romania to intervene. Bulgaria asks which Serbian Macedonia and what compensation to Serbia in Albania and Bosnia and what Greece in Asia Minor and Romania gains.
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Bulgaria
Berlin
Sayville
L. 1
Turkey
Balkan
Macedonia
Kavilla
Midia-Enos
Rumania
Serbia
Albania
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Greece
Asia Minor
Romania
Germany regrets sinking of Swedish vessel Verdandi
Germany expressed regret over the Verdandi sinking by a German submarine and offered full compensation, announced today from Stockholm on June 22.
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Stockholm
Germany
Man of 60 Leads Blushing Bride to Altar
John Spierawsky aged 60 led Barbara Weber 75 to wed at St John Catholic Church. Father John Kloecker performed the ceremony at 6 o clock as the couple became husband and wife in this unusual match.
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John Spierawsky
Barbara Weber
John Kloecker
Splerawsky
The
Park Commission
St. John’s Catholic Church
Delegations Arrive as Eagles Convene in La Crosse
Milwaukee and Racine Eagles lead arrivals at the state convention in La Crosse with 35 Milwaukee members on a special car and 14 Racine delegates arriving yesterday, while a 150-strong Racine marching club and a 26-piece Racine band prepare to join tomorrow.
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Racine
Milwaukee
William B. Brickener
Eagies
la Crosse
Billy” Brickener
Brunkhorst
Wisconsin
Milwaukee Aerie
Milwaukee Eagles
Copeland Park
Kluppak
Spokane
Coast
Order of Eagles
Chicago and Northwestern Railroad
Racine Eagles
Eagles
Police hunt man for attempt to rob tin smithy
Police search for a tall dark man with a black mustache and telescope hat after he tried to break into the Anthony Gas tin shop at 415 Main Street last night. He threw a stone at the plate glass window, fled before being chased, and police suspect he sought valuable metal from the shop.
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Anthony Gastin
Main Street
Armory Guard Suppresses Dynamite Plot Rumors
One hundred members of the Mounted Rifles from London Ontario guarded the armory in Windsor today. They bent every effort to quell anonymous letters warning public officials of a dynamite plot linked to the Peabody Overall Company factory wreck.
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Jefferson
Wuerzburger
Milwaukee
Windsor
Ont
Mounted Rifles
London
Ona
Peabody Overall Company
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Baldwin County
Milledgeville
Marietta
John Slaton
Woodstock
Cream City Bunch
Billy Billy
Brickener
Tve
Eagle Street
Fifth Street
State Aerie Hall
George Smith
Political Lights
Democratic National
Roberts Wamed
Willista
Zapata
Billy Brickener
Guard Armory
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