Gigantic Smuggling Plot Hinted In Jewelry Case
New York authorities hint at a massive smuggling plot linked to Mrs Helen D Jenkins. Jewelry valued at over 500000 dollars may be seized as investigations connect Jenkins with Nathan Allen and John R Collins across several states. Private detectives question Allen’s implicaton.
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New York
Helen D. Jenkins
Wise
Jenkins
Nathan Allen
Kenosha
Wis
John R. Collins
Memphis
Allen
La Crosse Eyes Hosting Big River Regatta
La Crosse leaders pledge to seek funding to host the Mississippi Valley Power Boat Association regatta, aiming to outshine rival Dubuque. Committed locals anticipate draws from 1000 La Crosse visitors and a guaranteed fund return to subscribers if the bid succeeds.
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LA Crosse
Mississippi Valley
Dubuque
United States
Utermoehl
Board of Trade
Te Crosse
Commodore Ede
Mississippi Valley Power Boat Association
America
W. V. Kidder
Commodore St. C. Ede
Collis
Board of Trade Committee
A. W. Langenbach
J. R. Robertson
Charles Gesell
G. H. Wheeler
Leigh Toland
J. F. Schrank
Charles Hoeschler
John L. Utermoehl
Trial reveals rites of Absolute Life cult in Chicago
In Chicago on June 27 the state failed to secure details of Absolute Life rites from Mona Rees during Evelyn Arthur Lee's trial. Rees described purifying meetings in the junior commonwealth temple, saying members purify by a sense of shame and sometimes disrobe. She refused to discuss relations with Mildred Bridges or her own case, naming Grant Newell as an incorporator. The state read her Book of Absolute Life quotes likening See to Christ and his court martyrdom to Christ’s on the cross.
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Chicago
Mona Rees
Evelyn Arthur Lee
Commonwealth
Burnham
Mildred Bridges
Lee
Grant Newell
Attorney Cantwell
See
Christ
Tuthill
Pilate
Brindley Sent Rich to Prison for Larceny
Harry Rich, 36, Chicago, pleaded guilty to larceny and received a one year state prison term from Judge Brindley. Rich stole articles worth about thirty dollars from the Kro ner Hardware Company while employed there, admitting he turned from honesty to whiskey.
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Harry Rich
Chicago
Parcel Shower Honors Miss Marie Boldt at Sister’s Home
Miss Marie Boldt received a parcel shower at Mrs. J. Haniff’s home on Friday evening. The gathering featured games and dancing with light refreshments. Attendees included Minnie Reichgelt Sadie O Rourke Mabel Nice Minnie Swords Emma Engler Marie Boldt Emma Burand Mayme Heysteck Agnes Delphenick Harry Hodgson Frank Hanifl from Tacoma Wash and Mr. and Mrs. Hanifl.
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Marie Boldt
J. Haniff
Minnie Reichgelt
Sadie O'Rourke
Mabel _ Nice
Minnie Swords
Emma Engler
Emma Burand
Mayme _ Heysteck
Agnes Delphenick
Harry Hodgson
Frank Hanifl
Tacoma
Wash
Hanifl
Summer Session Expands at Model School First Four Grades
The normal school can accommodate several more pupils during the summer session in the first four grades of the model school.
Stipeh-Hanson Wedding Wedding in city home of groom’s father
Miss Mayme Stipeh and Albert Hanson both of this city wed at the groom’s father John C Hanson residence at Twenty-fifth and Main streets at eight o’clock Monday night. They plan to move to Houston Texas to make their future home after the ceremony.
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Stipeh-Hanson
Mayme Stipeh
Albert Hanson
John C. Hanson
Houston
Tex
Driver Injures Finger While Controlling OutofControl Keg
William Martick, a Michel Brewing Co. driver, ripped the middle finger of his left hand while attempting to stop a keg that got beyond control. The finger split the full length but he received immediate medical aid, averting possible amputation.
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William Martick
Michel Brewing Co
Syndicate seeks Controller Bay outlet for Alaska coal
Senator Miles Poindexter charged that the Guggenheim syndicate may gain control of the Controller Bay harbor and coal outlet through pending harbor privilege applications. He introduced a senate resolution demanding Taft release records on the Ryan led Controller Railroad filings. The measure passed the senate without opposition.
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Washington, D. C
Guggenheim Syndicate
Alaska
Cunningham Coal
Lands Commission
Department For
Controller Bay
Miles Poindexter
Wash
Senate
Taft
James J. Ryan
Controller Railroad and Navigation Company
Poindexter
Guytenheims
Controller
Secretary of the Interior
Department of the Interior
Departments of Interior, War and Agriculture
Citizens Wield Fire Brand in Granville Mob
Granville residents gathered 300 new ties and burned building material seized from the Ohio Electric Railway company in the street last night. The action followed complaints over slow street-clearing after a road disturbance. The company threatens criminal prosecution.
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Granville
Ohio
Ohio Electric Railway Company
Milwaukee Stabbing Over Fifteen Cents Leads to Death
In Milwaukee on June 27 a dispute over fifteen cents for a meal ended with Alexander Herrin 45 allegedly fatally stabbing George Levantis 28 a waiter. The incident centers on a quarrel over the meal price.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Alexander Herrin
George Levantis
Wife traps husband to death on rattlesnake bridge
In Punxsutawney Pennsylvania James Stoker was found dead after being bitten by rattlesnakes that he had kept bound to a small foot bridge near his home for five years to deter his wife from leaving.
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Punxsutawney
James Stoker
Cold Spell Grips City of La Crosse
A cold spell tightens its grip on La Crosse as temperatures fall from 83 in the morning to 56 by noon. Citizens scramble for warmer wear from light undergarments to coats and ear-laps as forecasts warn of continued chill.
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Cold Spell Grips
City OF LA Crosse
la Crosse
Quartered Dressers and Chiffoniers Sale Prices
A catalog-like list shows various American and Quartered Oak and Maple chiffoniers and dressers with prices ranging from 7.00 to 35.00 dollars. Entries cover different finishes and styles including oak, maple, and assorted chiffornier designs, reflecting a mid-century furniture sale.
Morris Chairs and Oak Furniture Price List
A merchant lists Morris chairs with imitation leather and velour options priced from 12.00 to 18.00, plus quartered and American oak pieces at 4.00 to 9.60. The sheet shows multiple item variants and discounted totals.
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Morris
Mattress sale listing with varied spring and cotton options
A catalog style notice lists mattresses and cushions with sale prices from 1.75 to 12.00. Items include springs from 2.50 to 4.50 and cotton top, tick, and felt options plus cotton pads for a steel couch.
State Bank Head Comments on Expansion Move Rumor
President John M Holley Sr of the State Bank declined to confirm or deny a rumor of consolidation with Citizens State Bank and a possible move to larger quarters in the McMillan building. He said a move could occur if suitable quarters become available, noting Poehling Co. currently occupies the space.
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John M. Holley, Sr
State Bank
Citizens’ State Bank
McMinllan
Holley
Poehling Company
Mrs Sarah Stellner Dies After Illness in Spring Creek
Mrs Sarah Stellner aged 45 widow of Rheinhold Stellner died Saturday at 3 pm at her Spring Creek home near Genoa after a short illness due to tuberculosis of the bowels. She leaves five children Willie Minnie George Esther and Walter, plus parents and several siblings. Funeral Wednesday at 1 pm from the residence and 2:30 pm at the German Lutheran church in Stoddard. Rev Palichek to officiate with interment in the Lutheran cemetery. Mrs Mannstedt in charge.
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Sarah Stellner
Rheinhold Stellner
Spring Creek
Genoa
Stellner
Willie
Minnie
George
Esther
Walter
Stoddard
Palichek
Mrs. Mannstedt
Mob LYNCHES Negroes in Monroe Georgia
June 27 two Black men faced violent mob justice in Monroe Georgia. Tom Allen accused of assault was seized from sheriffs custody and shot. A second Black man was dragged from jail and hanged from a tree as authorities call for militia deployment.
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Monroe
Tom Allen
Three Davenport Boys Drown at Port Byron Picnic
While wading in the Mississippi River at Port Byron Edward McDonald Raymond Wilson and James Wilson all aged 12 to 14 were drowned. Two bodies have been recovered. The boys were from Davenport Iowa and were attending a Sunday school picnic at Port Byron.
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Port Byron
Mississippi River
Edward McDonald
Raymond Wilson
James Wilson
Davenport
Barbers Union Plans International Home in Sand Springs
The Journeymen's International Barber's Union announces construction of an international home for barbers at Sand Springs Oklahoma. The project aims to provide lodging and facilities for union members and traveling barbers, reflecting organized support for workers.
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New York
The
Journeymen’s International Barber's Union
Sand Springs
Okla
A Minature Watch Factory
A watch repair department is described as a small scale factory fully equipped with lathes pivot polishers wheel cutters jewel setters drills and related tools. The firm offers accurate to the second regulation and free chronometer checks at W. T. Irvine, Jeweler.
Mormon Church in Sugar Deal
Prophet Joseph F. Smith testified before the Hardwick committee about church holdings in Utah Idaho Sugar and Amalgamated Sugar. He said the church holds about 49 815 shares in Utah Idaho Sugar and as dividends fund church interests while stressing church investment policy and approval by church officials.
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Washington, D. C
Joseph F. Smith
Mormon Church
Utah-Idaho Sugar Company
Hardwick Trust Committee
Prophet Smith
Smith
Amalgamated Sugar Company
Utah-Idaho Company
Havemeyer
Insurance Probe Focuses on Vouchers Linked to Woodmen Affair
Omaha dispatch reports state insurance departments probing Woodmen Circle finances with vouchers to Goddell & Martin of Chicago and to lawyer William B. Price of Lincoln. Supreme Guardian Emma B. Manchester says the 1250 payment funded admission into New York, while 19000 billed as supplies. Former clerk Sears questions supply records amid broader charges.
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Omaha
Neb
Goddell & Martin
Chiago
William B. Price
Lincin
Nebraska
Iowa
Woodmen Cirle
Woodmen of the World
Emma B. Manchester
Supreme Guardian
Price
New York
Goddell
Illinois
Martin
Supreme
Sears
Manchester
Wisconsin House Demands Action on Unregistered Lobbyists
Wisconsin Attorney General to proceed against unregistered lobbyists seeking to influence legislation after the house passed a resolution. The measure was sent to the senate for consideration.
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Madison
Wis
Wisconsin
Wisconsin House
Messag
Senate
House
Rev Gamm Named Delegate to German Lutheran Synod
The Rev J T Gamm pastor of the First German Lutheran church will represent the Wisconsin synod as a delegate to the annual German Lutheran Synod of the Northwest in Mankato Minnesota in August. The Wisconsin synod adjourned after a well attended meeting with many delegates leaving for home and others to depart by tomorrow evening. Committees delivered their reports as business concluded.
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German Lutheran Synod of Wisconsin
J. T. Gamm
German Lutheran Synod of the Northwest
Mankato
Minn
Blair to Host Largest July 4 Celebration in Western Wisconsin
Blair Wisconsin gears up for a major July 4 event drawing thousands. A free street parade band concerts contests games and prizes will accompany a baseball game featuring Toransom known as Terrible Swede. Fireworks on the riverfront and a grand ball with western Wisconsin’s top orchestra are planned. Food service aims to feed about five thousand attendees.
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Blair
Wis
Wisconsin
Blair Nine
Toransom
Clos
Linker Barber Shop Adds Citys Largest Chair
The Linker barber shop adds the citys largest chair named the tenth. John Buchholtz, an experienced barber, will preside over the chair with the new installation enhancing the shop facilities.
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Linker
John Buchholtz
New York Dinner Opera Mix Plays to Close Night
New Yorkers dined on clams and asparagus soup with opera and vaudeville, ending with a cab ride home. Terrace Garden debuted after two months of ads offering a full dinner, Carmen, garden vaudeville, and a taxi for the escort home.
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New York
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Helen Jenkins
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