La Crosse Nonpartisan Meeting Backs MacMillan Mayor Bid
A big Bijou theater gathering promotes MacMillan for mayor with Dr Wendell A Anderson leading as nonpartisan advocate. Speakers including E M Wing and John C Burns urge economic city government, criticize board of public works, and rally business and labor support amid intense applause.
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Bijou
MacMillan
Wendell A. Anderson
Dr. Anderson
Democratic
Republican Party
E. M. Wing
John C. Burns
Salzer
John FP. Salzer
MacMillan Committee
Board of Public Works
Pr. Anderson
la Crosse
Wing
Mr. Burns
Dan MacMillan
Dan MacMillar
Burns
W. E. Barber
Bert van Steenwyk
Sid Law
Mr. MacMillan
Lowing
Anderson
Germania
Madison
McConnell
Colonel Woodward
Keller
Bart
Day
Emery
Goddard
Marvin
Redfuss
City to Consider Supreme Court Appeal Over Viaduct Costs
City committees signaled possible appeal to the supreme court over Rose street viaduct costs and the impact of elevated tracks. City share about 16000 with damages likely rising to 50000. four percent grade favored over six percent by plans. City Attorney to report findings and Thursday meeting to decide next steps. Funeral notices honor George B. Marvin with tributes from local ministers and civic leaders.
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Rose Street
State Railroad Commission
Common Council
Schubert
Supreme Court
Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railroad Company
Circuit Court of
Dane County
Milwaukee Railroad Company
Railroad Commission
Mill Street
Geo. Bradish
William Tarbox
Bert Smith
Committee On Finance
Third Street
Main
Pearl Streets
George Falk
Board of Public Works
Thomas Woolley
Woolley
Mormon Coulee
Urges Correction of Child Defects
Local brief notes a public appeal urging correction of childhood defects through community health programs. District officials emphasize early screening, parental education, and access to medical services to reduce congenital issues.
Compulsory health urged for early defect correction
Dr Elizabeth Allison at the Child Welfare Exhibit argued that prevention needs dramatic appeal equal to cures and urged compulsory health measures. She emphasized eye tests and glasses for operable vision defects and warned adenoids and tonsils hinder development, urging early removal and breath control to prevent mental dullness. Measles scarlet fever and diphtheria cited as defect causes. speakers and demonstrations on child health continued through the day.
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Elizabeth W. Allison
State Normal School
Allison
Alice Pattee
A. C. Gran
Catholic Benevolent Society
Marie Peterson
Theodore Werle
Milwaukee
Edward Evans
Adams Campaign Plays Up Business Slogan Theme
A candidate outlines a platform focused on business, promising strong economic policies and growth as the central theme of his bid for the top office. He emphasizes job creation, market stability, and support for commerce to appeal to voters and business leaders.
Adams Announces City Platform for La Crosse Mayoral Race
W. F. Adams, candidate for mayor of La Crosse, releases a concise platform addressing key city issues. The statement outlines his positions and appeals to voters as he seeks nomination and election.
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W.F. Adams
la Crosse
Friedmann Honored by Tuberculosis Association Meeting
Ottwa Ont March 12 Dr F F Friedmann discoverer of the turtle bacilli which he believes will cure tuberculosis was the guest of honor at today's session of the Canadian Tuberculosis association now in session.
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Ottwa
Ont
F. F. Friedmann
Canadian Tuberculosis Association
Austro Hungary begins demobilization of reservists
Vienna March 12 news reports that Austro-Hungary has started demobilization with a war office order sending home all military reservists along the Russian frontier. The move marks the actual start of demobilization.
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Vienna
Austro-Hungary
War Office
Winnipeg mother and aide arrested in infant death
Winnipeg police arrested Mrs Evan Willis age 24 of International Falls Minnesota and Victor Pople age 23 of Rainy River Ontario over the death of Mrs Willis five months old daughter. The bruised frozen body was found in a boat on the Red River. Both are charged with murder and are in custody. Mrs Willis had deserted her husband who now lives in Illinois.
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Winnipeg
Man
Evan Willis
International Falls
Mann
Victor Pople
Rainy River
Ont
Willis
Redriver
Kohler Trial To Hear Alibi Defense Today
In Cleveland on March 12 the prosecution in the Chief of Police Frederick Kohler case before the civil service commission expected to finish its evidence today. The hearing, resumed at 1 PM, will feature Kohler's alibi defense.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Frederick Kohler
Civil Service Commission
Kohler
Divorce drives seen in Chicago vice district
Chicago said 70 percent of women in the vice district are divorcees, declared Judge Marcus Kavanaugh, head of the Illinois commission on divorce and marriage laws. He added attorneys who collude in divorce proceedings often aid social vice.
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Chicago
Marcus Kavanaugh
Illinois Commission On Divorce and
Pastors Mourn Marvin's Death
Local pastors mourn the death of Marvin in a quiet community service held at the church. The somber gathering honored Marvin’s life and his service to the congregation, with attendees reflecting on his faith, kindness, and impact.
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Marvin
Tribute to Memory of Alderman George B. Marvin Jr
Clergy in La Crosse offered glowing tributes to Alderman George B. Marvin Jr noting fearless determination and consistent civic righteousness as defining traits. The sermons highlighted his public service and the impact of his death on the community.
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George B. Marvin, Jr
la Crosse
W. Adelbert Billings
G. B. Marvin
Illinois Senate Deadlock Persists After Ballot
Springfield Illinois March 12 The deadlock in the Illinois senatorial contest remained unbroken after today’s ballot as factions clash and no candidate secures a majority, signaling continued impasse in the state capital.
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Springfield
Ill
Illinois
Weather Outlook and Past 24 Hour Temps in La Crosse
La Crosse records a high of 44 and a low of 36 with 9 inches of precipitation. The forecast calls for local rain or snow tonight and Thursday with little temperature change. Wisconsin stays fair tonight with Thursday cloudy, Minnesota remains mainly cloudy with possible rain or snow, and Iowa remains unsettled.
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Wisconsin
Minnesota
Iowa
Atlantic States
Rocky Mountain
Mississippi Valley
Plains States
Pacific Coast
Lake Superior
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R. J. Ray
John P. Salzer
H. J. Hirshheimer
Leigh Toland
William J. MccGaughren
C. S. van Auken
F. L. Pierce
D. S. Law
Charles J. Marboe
Homer C. Hart
L. H. Martin
Zews
W. F. Adams
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George B. Marvin
G. B. Caple
City Mission
George B Marvin, JR
Tion
ADAMS
Honor Friedmann
Austria
Alder
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Tabernacle Baptist Church
Leonard
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