Major Fitzpatrick’s end of an era honored by Wisconsin board
A Wisconsin obituary tribute lauds Major Edward A. Fitzpatrick for leading the State Board of Education with integrity, vision, and steadfast science. It notes the legislature’s repeal of the board, his future uncertain path, and high esteem from colleagues who praise his steadfast commitment to educational reform and unyielding standards.
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Wisconsin State Board of Education
Major Fitzpatrick
Fitzpatrick
Major Fitspatrick
Wisconsin
New York
California
A Pointed Farewell To a Worthwhile Wisconsonan
The tribute reflects on a man’s refusal to dwell on misreadings, opting instead to let history judge him. The past sits behind him as he looks forward with optimism. He embodies poet, idealist, and practical scholar as he pursues a rough, ascending path. Wisconsin has lost a valuable public servant who did meaningful work.
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Wisconsin
Badger
Gibbons Shelby Fight Hype and Dempsey Title Talk
A dated boxing rambles about Tom Gibbons as a potential Dempsey challenger and Shelby’s bout billed as a big draw. It notes promoters seek gate revenue, mocks the “preliminary” feel, and contrasts Jess Willard’s readiness with Jack Dempsey’s rough training, ending with a harsh, dismissive jab at the sport’s fortunes.
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Tom Gibbons
Jack Dempsey
Jack
Shelby
Jess Willard
Squared
Jess
Editorials Link Health To Daily News And Life
A column asserts sleep digestion and food shape society and that health issues drive current events. It notes murder connects to blood pressure and cites odd anecdotes about a Chicago wedding and a London mill wage, ending with a stray science remark and a line about glacier advances.
Marriages and Local News From Ye Olden Times in La Crosse
Ten years ago today R W Lad and Miss Elizabeth Botsvert were married in the city by Judge Leonard Kleeber. Holland residents fail to compel La Crosse county to repair the McGilvray road after the Black River overflow. Judge Aughee decides the road is not a legal county highway. The La Crosse State Normal School will hold its fourth annual commencement with 131 graduates. Lieutenant Charles Miller of North La Crosse sails for San Francisco for the Philippines. Miss Alice Lamb and Mr Josaph Leider unite in marriage at St Marys church and will reside in Caledonia. Ten years earlier William D Orton and Miss Margaret Mathewson wed at the grooms parents home on La Crosse street. Erwin Knuteson and Ada Pooler wed in Quaaska. groom works for Nickals Lumber. Five district school students recommended for admittance to high school: Jessie Heges, Marcia Herald, Viola Shumway, Oscar Bangsberg, Isaac Strausa. Chief Nathan Bradfield spends a week in St Paul. Captain Steusenor takes charge in his absence. Louis Fox and Maude Koethe wed at the bride’s home on Ferry street. Thirty years ago notable cadetship developments for William Clarke. schools adjourn for the year. David Evanses move from West Salem to Bangor. Epworth League attendees from De Soto delegation. Knute Johnson, shoemaker on Fourth street, departs for Norway. Mr and Mrs H O Virger return to Drownaville.
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R. W. Lad
Elizabeth Botsvert
Lytles
Leonard Kleeber
Holland
la Crosse County
McGilvray
Black River
Aughee
la Crosse State Normal School
Dlatomas
Charles Miller
North la Crosse
San Francisco
Philippine Islands
Miller
St. Mary’s Church
Alice Lamb
Josaph Leider
Caledonia
Father Lynch
Minn
Mr. Leider
William D. Orton
Margaret A. Mathew
Orton
la Crosse Street
Rev
Faville
Congregational Church
Tillman Bros
la Crosse
Qnalaska
Erwin Kn
Louis Fox
Miss. Maude Koethe
Ferry Street
Wiliam H. Clarke
Annapolis
George B. Shaw
Billy
David Evans
West Salem
Bangor
Rey
Witherbee
Hattie Withherbes
Gondwin
Ne Green
Alice Haeckel
Eisie Stevenson
Minnis
Reunion Over Tea With Old Lover at Riverside Station
Alice May Love meets Billy Rogers after years apart. He reveals plans to go to Mexico, while she hides the pain of a past longing and the fact he is married. They share tea in a quaint shop, trading updates on family and work, before parting with unresolved feelings.
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Alice
Alice May
Billy Rogers
Billy
Belly
Ems
Mexico
Alaska
Williams plane crash over Boise de Ville village
A plane disaster near Boise de Ville Saturday afternoon involved a person named Williams. The incident occurred in a village setting with authorities responding to the crash scene.
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Boise de Ville
Here
Miss Hill and Billy Rogers in Mexican marriage plan
In a melodrama tone, Alice Mary Hill confronts Billy Rogers in a tea room and learns of his plan to marry her in Mexico. He reveals a past marriage and a spur of the moment decision, as a final kiss seals the complicated reunion and love.
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Alien Hill
Billy Rogers
Miss Hill
Billy Roggers
Alice Mary Hill
Mexico
Alice
Hilly Centre
McClure Newspae
Dickens Home Going Rocrest Goldfish Farm Sale
A historic site near Charles Dickens residence is advertised for sale amid notes of a goldfish operation named The Brassyforks Fisheries in Martinsville Indiana. The farm reportedly runs 200 ponds over 100 acres and produces about 4,000,000 goldfish annually, supplying a major share of U S goldfish sales.
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Brassyforks Fisheries
Martinsville
Indiana
United States
Real Estate Board Revokes Licenses for Green Bay Brokers
Madison Wis The Wisconsin real estate board announced orders to revoke the licenses of Daniel Ad the Fox River Land and Loan company and Green Bay brokers. The case centers on listing contracts and disclosure duties under a multiple listing system used by the Green Bay real estate board. Dan Caifsey acted for Viollette and the Fox River firm, binding him to disclose knowledge that could aid Viollette and not profit personally. French aviator Jean Casale killed in France and mechanic Bollat injured.
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Madison
Wis
Wisconsin Fei
Daniel Iffney
Green Bry Real Estate
Pocard
Rren Ras Real Estate Board
Fox River Land and Loan Copany
Felix la Viollette
Dan Caifsey
Viollette
Fox River Land and Loqn Company
la Violette
Galfier
Porcupine as a Life Saver in Washington Forests
A fragment notes Washington state guards porcupines for perpetual protection as starving wanderers in the woods rely on them for survival, describing the porcupine as the most accessible food found in forests and a potential life saver.
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State of Washington
The Ideal Two Weeks Vacation in Colorado
A promotional piece extols Colorado as a vast vacation region with mountains lakes rivers and mineral springs. It invites travelers to choose when where and how to go, praising the Burlington limited and offering arrangements for round trips via varied routes to the Pacific Coast.
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Colorado
New England
Indiana
Burlington
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