Sessions Begin at Normal Monday
There will be no summer institute in La Crosse county this summer. A new certification law ends the old summer institute. Summer sessions will be offered at all state normal schools including the local institution. The six week course starts Monday June 27 and runs 8 AM daily. Teacher exams are set for West Salem July 25 26 Bangor July 28 29 and the local normal school August 8 9 10.
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Oltman
West Salem
Bangor
Teachers Honor Prof John P Bird With Gift Chair And Lamp
City teachers held a tribute to retiring superintendent Prof John P Bird by presenting a leather cushioned oak chair and a reading lamp. A subscription funded the gifts. Prof L P Benezet and Profs Fowler and Donaldson greeted him on return from supper.
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John P. Bird
Greenwood
Assessment Due Urges Funds for La Crosse Group
Secretary J L Utermoehl of the La Crosse Industrial association announces the second assessment is due with payments required by Monday or Tuesday of next week. The due date extended from March 1 to May 15. As of now $26,000 has been invested aiding two local firms and establishing one new factory in the city.
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J. L. Utermoehl
The
la Crosse Industrial Association
Johnson Arrives at Reno Quarters for Training Camp
Jack Johnson reached Rick's Resort near Reno Nevada with his full training staff this morning and set up camp there. He promised a clean fight, saying neither he nor Jeffries is used to fighting foul and that a mighty fine bout will be seen regardless of the outcome.
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Tip Wright Johnson
Rick's Resort
Reno
Nev
Jack Johnson
Mr. Jeffries
Contracts Awarded for Four Submarine Boats
Secretary Meyer awarded contracts in Washington on June 24 for four submarine boats of about 460 tons each. The awards mark a rapid expansion of the undersea fleet with firms unnamed in the brief dispatch.
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Washington, D. C
Meyer
Mayor Sorensen Calls for Responsible Firework Use
Od J Sorensen urges public caution amid dry conditions and urges merchants to withhold selling firecrackers before July 1 to reduce fire risk and property loss while pledging to enforce city ordinances and state law for Fourth of July celebrations.
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O. J. Sorensen
Ori J. Sorensen
Pioneer Settler Valentine Becker Dies After Illness
Valentine Becker a well known city resident died at his home Thursday at 6 pm after a long illness with complications. He leaves a widow a daughter Mary three brothers and a sister. Born in Prussia September 20 1832 he came to America in 1868 and settled here the same year. Funeral at his residence Sunday at 10 am. Friends asked to omit flowers.
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Valentine Becker
Mary
Mr. Becker
Prussia
America
Insanity Defense for Wife Slayer Explored in Court Documents
Judge Charlton and relatives debate whether Porter Charlton is legally insane after marrying in March and fleeing to Italy. Letters from Charlton’s wife, alleged funds, and a capital punishment push by Captain Henry Scott frame the extradition fight and pending legal strategy.
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Hoboken
Porter Charlton
Italy
Judge Charlton
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Judge Chariton
New York
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Scott
Porter Chariton
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Charlton
Captain Scott
Scott Charlton
San Francisco
Charltons
Lake Como
Organize Against Tuberculosis Plans Assembly and Health Reform
A movement to form a permanent anti tuberculosis group seeks an ordinance to employ a city health department physician. A meeting in Mayor Sorensen’s office gathered leaders from the Board of Trade, medical society, clergy, and civic bodies to set up a joint committee and delegate meeting.
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John L. Utermoehl
Board of Trade
Harvey Dee Brown
Milwaukee
Wisconsin Anti-Tuberculosis Society
L. F. Easton
W. R. Finch
C. H. Schweizer
Ori J. Sorensen
John Kindley
E. S. Hebberd
C. Christiansen
Towit
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Board of Education
Twentieth Century Club
Pastors’ Union
Humane Society
Common Council
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Trades and Labor Council
Porter Charlton extradition dominates Italian news
Italian authorities moved to extradite Porter Charlton, jailed in Hoboken after confessing to his wife’s murder. Reports note public shock in Como, with officials predicting a likely plea of provocation or insanity to minimize punishment. Charlton remains under constant guard as the U S Department of Justice weighs the case.
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Italy
Porter Charlton
Hoboker
N.J
Charlton
Constantine Ispolatoff
Leishman
Caughey
Jersey City
Washington, D. C
Department of Justice
McGovern
Hoboken
Department
Wickersham
Milk dealers consider raising price due to dry pastures
Milkmen announce that seven cents per quart cannot be supplied under current conditions and rain is needed. If drought continues prices may rise to eight cents. Seiler Brothers say no meeting is set, but a conference could be convened to discuss higher milk prices.
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Seiler Brothers
Local grocers plan Winona picnic and steamer excursion
The La Crosse Retail Grocers association will hold its annual picnic at Forest Park near Winona on August 23 with an excursion on the steamer W. W. A local delegation led by President James B. Murray and Secretary Harry Taggart met Winona grocers Wednesday night to finalize arrangements followed by a banquet. The La Crosse Merchants Protective association also schedules a picnic at Winona on August 3 with an excursion on the steamer J. S.
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la Crosse
Forest Park
Winona
Boat Stolen From Spear's Livery Near the Bridge
J W Spear reports a skiff stolen from his livery under the bridge. All river towns notified to help catch the thieves. Bell Singer launch observed five men with cane poles posing as fishing, no lines, near Cass Street foot.
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J. W. Spear
Bell-Singer
Brownsville
Mr. Singer
A Busy Man Keeps Pace with the Busy Life
A brief item notes a man of many duties who values efficiency and time, contrasting him with those who avoid effort. The piece highlights a practical mindset and a focus on decisive action in daily affairs.
Heat Wave Lingers as Temperatures Stay High Across Regions
The heat wave continues with temperatures around 95 degrees in St Louis and widespread highs from Texas to North Dakota. forecasters predict continued fair weather and no rain, though a local shower is possible. The harsh heat has caused illnesses and deaths, with four people in St Louis driven by heat and Chicago reporting 40 heat related deaths over two weeks. A related court session in Chicago discussed land bills and steel company dealings, with books to be reviewed.
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Texas
North Dakota
Mississippi Valley
Lake Region
New England
Montana
Dakotas
Canadian Northwest
Gulf States
ST. Louis
Sterling
Ill
Watertown
Chicago
Medical man denies demand for passage of bill
W R Rawleigh of Freeport Illinois testified before the Sangamon county grand jury in Springfield to deny reports that he was asked for fifteen thousand dollars to secure passage of a bill in the last general assembly. He rejected the charge and offered no payment.
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Mon Grand Jury
H. C. Gann
K. Knapp
Illinois Steel Company
Chicago Lake
T. J. Hyman
Burke
Chicago
Springfield
Ill
W. R. Rawleigh
Freeport
Warren, Ill
Sanga
Senate Adopts Conference Report on Campaign Contribution Publicity
The senate today approved the conference report on the bill requiring publicity of campaign contributions. The action marks a step toward greater disclosure in political fundraising and spending.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
Publicity Provisions Tied to Election Acceptance
A compact note indicates the bill includes provisions for publicity after the election. The snippet mentions acceptance of the bill and its publicity implications.
Probate hearing for John M Burn will in La Crosse county
State of Wisconsin confirms a probate hearing in La Crosse County at the court house on Tuesday the 19th at 10 o clock for the application of Frank P Burn to admit to probate the will and testament of John M Burn late of Ham Town. The order is by County Judge John Brien.
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