Assassination Attempt On Archduke In Sarajevo
Reports detail the failed bomb attack on Archduke Francis Ferdinand in Sarajevo. Gabrinovics and accomplices were seized after the blast near a girls school, then Prinzip opened fire near the hospital. The emperor reacted with shock as details emerged of the incident and its aftermath.
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Gabrinovics
Herzegovina
Archduke
Count von Boos-Waldeck
Col. Merizzo
Archduke Francis Ferdinand
Burgomaster
Rudolfstrasse
Franz Josefstrasse
Prinzip
Nedelja Gabrinovics
Crowds Inspect Exhibits as Moving Picture Film Tour Arrives
Crowds gather around store windows to view exhibits as a Moving Picture company plans to send an expert photographer to capture films. La Crosse residents are urged to watch downtown streets for a chance to see themselves as others see them. Auto owners register at Home Coming HQ on North Fourth Street ahead of Thursday’s big event. Civic parade arrangements are set for Tuesday at 7 50 PM with a detailed marching line featuring civic groups, veterans, scouts, and various clubs. Dick Antigo will head the Eagles in the parade with their float followed by the aerie’s drill team. Boy Scouts will meet at the Y M C A at 6 30 and march to parade HQ. The piece notes stock investments stirring local excitement and references the Sarajevo assassination as authorities seize telegraph and telephone lines. Archduke Francis Ferdinand and Sophie Chotek prepared for maneuvers in Bosnia, while omens recount the archduke’s marriage oath restricting dynastic rights and succession for any potential children.
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Moving Picture Company
la Crosse
North Fourth Street
J. M. Bradley
Police
Board of Trade
Boy Scouts
John Utermoehl
Knights of Columbus
Ellis
Deutscher Verein
Eagles
Eugene Derra
Nelson
R. R
Bartl
Noetzel
Fire Department
Antigo Dick
Aerie
The
Marching Club
Sarajevo
Francis Ferdinand
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Sophie Chotek
Francis Joseph
House of Hapsburg
Cardinals of
Vienna
Real Homecoming At City Churches Opens Festivities
A city homecoming week features church concerts at First Baptist First Methodist Christchurch West Avenue First Presbyterian Congregational and First Presbyterian with choirs and soloists from Leland Widrick Hope Weatherwax Walter Oeschger and Martin Risberg among others. The Rev W Adelbert Billings and Rev T Stanley Cadams lead sermons amid a series of services and a 2 o'clock closing communion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leland Widrick
Miss Hope Weatherwax
Walter Oeschger
First Baptist Church
W. Adelbert Billings
Martin Risberg
la Crosse
New York
Risberg
Methodist Church
First Methodist Church
T. Stanley Cadams
Grace Medary Norbeck
Archduke Ferdinand Dies in Wife's Arms in Vienna
June 29 Archduke Francis Ferdinand died after a failed assassination attempt. He chose to visit the hospital to learn of the injured, accompanied by his wife Sophie, countess of Chotek, who had renounced royal claims in a morganatic marriage. The Vienna Gazette published official details of the archduke's death, omitting mention of his wife in the official section.
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Ishs
Francis Joseph
Schoenbrunn
Duke of Cumberland
Bosnia
Vienna
Archduke Francis Ferdinand
Duchess of
Hohenberg
Sophie
Countess of
Chotek
Franz Josef
Vienna Gazette
Ministers Protest City Council Action Over Saloon Favoritism
In La Crosse Wisconsin five pastors Rev W Adelbert Billings Rev D C Jones Rev T Stanley Cadams Rev John H Klaus and Rev J E Watson spoke from their pulpits denouncing the city council’s approval of saloons. A protest letter to Mayor C J Sorensen dated June 29 1914 was filed expressing strong opposition by the clergy to the council’s stance and urging reconsideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Adelbert Billings
D. C. Jones
T. Stanley Cadams
John H. Klaus
J. E. Watson
la Crosse
Wis
C. J. Sorensen
Wisconsin
Fire in Lake Michigan tunnel injures twenty two workers
Milwaukee report says twenty two laborers were severely burned when gas exploded in the last air chamber of a new water intake tunnel under Lake Michigan off Lake Park. Workers trapped inside pounded on the door and were carried to theSurface in wheelbarrows and mule carts for hospital care.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Lake Michigan
Lake Park
Assassination May Change the Map of Europe Cont’d
A historical newspaper excerpt notes Archduke Francis Ferdinand’s assassination threatening regional stability. It contrasts Archduke Charles Francis Josef’s youth with limited forcefulness and links Serbia’s long hostility to Austria Hungary’s territorial expansion. The piece highlights Russia’s support for Serbia and rising tensions across the Balkans.
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Europe
Archduke Francis Ferdinand
Servia
Hapsburg
Hungary
Herzegovina
Bosnia
Austria
Russia
Francis Ferdinand
Franz Josef
Austria Hungary
Montenezro
Council Passes Resolution Halting Saloons At Midnight
La Crosse city council approved a resolution claiming to close all saloons at midnight, but officials say it abrogates existing ordinances by resolution and carries no binding legal effect. The measure, presented Friday night, faced skepticism about its enforceability and authority.
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la Crosse
Saloons Open Late During Homecoming Spurs Petition
A group of clergy and thirty citizens petition Mayor Sorensen to rescind a council order allowing saloons to stay open two extra hours after midnight during homecoming week. They argue the measure harms city spirit and invites drunkenness, urging action to prevent disgrace. Signers include pastors from West Avenue Methodist and several other churches.
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J. E. Watson
West Avenue
West Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church
C. C. Jones
First Presbyterian Church
John H. Klaus
German Methodist Episcopal Church
W. Adelbert Billings
First Baptist Church
C. CC. Rowlison
First Congregational Church
T. Stanley Cadams
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Winch
A. Clarke
North Presbyterian Church
Sorensen
West Avenue Methodist Church
Weather Summary for La Crosse and Nearby
Yesterday high 67 low 52. Precipitation 0. Tonight and Tuesday fair, slightly warmer. Wisconsin and Minnesota fair with rising temps, Iowa fair with warmer Tuesday. Many stations east of the Rockies saw showers in past 24 hours. overall fair morning with moderate temps. pressure patterns suggest fair weather tonight and Tuesday with higher temperatures.
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la Crosse
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Iowa
Rocky Mountains
St Augustine's Life Shaped Western Europe and Faith
The speaker cites St Augustine as a pivotal force in western Europe for a thousand years, noting his missteps and return to the house of God. His teaching made the Christian conscience see God as love and led to the idea that we are not orphans, with the Father keeping the home open for return.
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St. Augustine
Western
Europe
Great Newella Hypnotism Sights Spark City Controversy
Great Newella and a traveling hypnotist act drew crowded attention in La Crosse as a man labeled Floyd Hamilton was shown sleeping in a window for hours and later pedaling on a bicycle. Police questioned the act while Miss Kate Lee of Associated Charities weighed action. Newella defended the performance noting hypnotism relies on willing subjects and citing European hospital use of the Nancy system.
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South Fifth Street
Kate Lee
Associated Charities
Dewey
Floyd Hamilton
Ithaca
Wis
J. H. Knothe
la Crosse Theater
Griffin
Indiana
Newella
Liebault
Nancy
France
Europe
Hyde Corporation Incorporation Reported
Papers of incorporation filed with the Register of Deeds by Andrew Thompson for the Hyde Corporation. Capital stock stands at 290000 dollars with activities in stocks bonds and lands. Incorporators listed as S. Y. Hyde Jr S. Y. Hyde and George W. Burton.
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Register of Deeds
Andrew Thompson
Hyde Corporation
S. Y. Hyde, Jr
S. Y. Hyde
George W. Burton
Elmer Brown Tops Rookies In Shelby Handicap Shoot
Elmer Brown led the company M W N G recruits in a handicap shoot at Shelby range with 171 of 250. Charles Brown 139 and George A Habermann 136 trailed. Sergeant Earl Sloan led the veterans with 207, Cecil Smith 205, Arthur D Carr 201. Prizes of 3, 2, and 1 awarded in both classes. Company M expects strong state rifle camp turnout as more qualify.
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Elmer Brown
Company M. W. N. G
Shelby
Charles Brown
George A. Habermann
Earl Sloan
Cecil Smith
Arthur D. Carr
Company M
Visitors register at city hall include wide Midwest ties
Among the visitors who registered this morning were A. J. Sones from Medford Wisconsin Julia Zimmerman from Milwaukee Wisconsin W L Cooper and family from Jackson Tennessee Mrs H L LaDue from Wells Minnesota Frank Hangenbart from Brainerd Minnesota Charles T Cook from Minneapolis Minnesota Gottfried Langstad from Appleton Wisconsin L H Peck and family from Chicago Illinois and Rev L Ward Brigham from Chicago Illinois.
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City Hall
A. J. Sones
Medford
Wis
Julia Zimmerman
Milwaukee
W. L. Cooper
Jackson
Tenn
H. L. LaDue
Wells
Minn
Frank Hangenbart
Brainerd
Charles T. Cook
Minneapolis
Irene James Dies At Age Three In SD9 Parish
Irene James three died from infantile paralysis contracted two weeks earlier. She is survived by parents Herbert and Mrs James and a one year old brother Glenn. Funeral at 2 pm Wednesday at 1512 South Ninth Street with Rev J H Klaus of the First German Methodist church officiating. Interment Oak Grove cemetery.
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Irene James
Irene
Herbert James
South Ninth Street
Glenn
J. H. Klaus
First German Methodist Church
Oak Grove Cemetery
Party to escort Hon. Sydney Anderson to Viroqua
A group of La Crosse citizens will accompany Congressman Sydney Anderson to Viroqua tomorrow. He will discuss progressive government and link Wisconsin's current political fights to the 1916 Progressive Republican presidential campaign.
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la Crosse
Sydney Anderson
Viroqua
Anderson
Wisconsin
Progressive Republican Party
Villa Gall s Off Army in Fight with Carranza
Villa breaks with Carranza as his 17 000 strong force withdraws from Zacatecas campaign. He sends an ultimatum demanding ammunition and rail access, threatening independence. Carranza travels toward Nuevo Laredo as reports of battlefield casualties mount and a possible internal rift deepens.
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Villa Galls
Carranza
Villa
Queretaro
Aguas Cglientes
Gay
New York
Mexico
Alberto Pana
Eusebio Calzado
Pan
New York Herald
Henry C. Pierce
Sherbourne G. Hopkins
Washington
Carranzists
Mexican Central Railway
Majestic to Run Continuous Shows During Homecoming Week
Majestic Pictures begins continuous screenings from 1 PM to 11 PM daily for homecoming week. Manager F L Koppelberger announces extended hours. On Saturday July Fourth the theater opens at 9 AM and remains open until 11 PM.
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The
Majestic
F. L. Koppelberger
Suit Filed Over Money Owed Between Local Firms
A civil action was entered this morning in the district court by No Pine company against Box company and State Bank to collect 837.47 alleged due. Papers were filed with Clerk of Court Deniston.
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No Pine Company
A Box Company
a = State bank
Deniston
Card of Thanks from Jung Family
Card of Thanks expresses heartfelt gratitude to friends for kind assistance and words of sympathy during the illness and passing of their beloved wife and mother. JOHN JUNG AND FAMILY.
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John Jung
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