Fire damages Western Union building in La Crosse
A basement fire at the Western Union office on Third and Main streets caused about 125 in damage. Mrs. J A Kaeppler spotted smoke at 8 10 am and alerted the fire department after her husband tried to reach the basement. The blaze drove out C A Krebaum and smoke reached upper floors, but most offices resumed work within 30 minutes.
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Western Union
Third and
Main Streets
J. A. Kaeppler
la Crosse
Kaeppler
Central Station
C. A. Krebaum
The
la Crosse Stationary Engineers
Thompsons to Visit the Panama Canal
Captain and Mrs. W. A. Thompson depart La Crosse for an extended eastward trip and to tour the Panama Canal aboard the government steamer Colon. They will stay several weeks, hosted by General Alec McKenzie, former US Army chief engineer, who recommended Goethals for Roosevelt.
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W. A. Thompson
la Crosse
Panama Canal
Isthmus
New York
Colon
Thompson
Alec McKenzie
United States Army
Canal Zone
Gen. McKenzie
Engineer Goethals
Roosevelt
Gen
McKenzie
Kleeber Couple Celebration Planned by Winfield Family
Mr and Mrs Leonard Kleeber will leave La Crosse tomorrow noon to attend the twenty fifth wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs A L Kleeber of Winfield Wisconsin Judge Kleeber may spend a day or two visiting his brother.
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Leonard Kleeber
la Crosse
A. L. Kleeber
Winfield, Wis
Judge Kleeber
Wright Patents Validated by Paris Court of Appeals
Paris March 13 The French court of appeals upheld the validity of the Wright brothers aeroplane patents of Dayton Ohio.
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Wright
Paris
Court of Appeals
Wright Brothers
Dayton
Ohio
Oxford Wins Thames Boat Race in Dramatic Finish
London March 13 Oxford defeated Cambridge in the annual Oxford Cambridge boat race with a time of 20 53 finishing three quarters of a boat length ahead. Cambridge led early, but Oxford spurted in the final quarter mile to seize the victory before the Prince of Wales observer in the umpire's boat. This win gives Oxford 39 victories to Cambridge 30 with 1877 noted as a dead heat.
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London
Oxford
Prince of Wales
Cambridge
Supreme test of Friedmann bacilli in New York
PLAN A SUPREME TEST NEW YORK March 13 The supreme test of Dr Friederich Franz Friedmanns anti tuberculosis bacilli will come in New York as soon as he returns from Canada. Fifty selected patients will be treated under the supervision of Doctors Anderson and Stimson of the United States Health and Marine hospital service in Bellevue hospital and on the result of these tests will depend whether the bacillus is to be admitted to this country or barred.
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New York
Friederich Franz Friedmann
Canada
Anderson and Stimson
United States Health and Marine Hospital Service
Bellevue Hospital
Doctor Stutz Returns From Berlin TB Treatment
UPPER SANDUSKY Ohio March 13 Dr Otto Carl Stutz who was treated for tuberculosis four weeks ago in Berlin by Dr Friedmann discoverer of a new treatment for tuberculosis arrived home today increased in weight and confident he has been cured
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Upper Sandusky
Ohio
Otto Carl Stutz
Berlin
Friedmann
Progressive wage and mothers pension bills pass in Olympia
In Olympia Washington on March 13 bills for a state minimum wage and mothers pensions await Governor Lister's signature. He is expected to sign both. The minimum wage law creates a five member industrial welfare commission to set wages, likely around 12 dollars a week, and the mothers pension plan offers 13 dollars a month for one child plus five dollars per additional child, with a juvenile court administration.
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Olympia
Wash
Lister
Industrial Welfare Commission
Washington State
Woman Burglar Steals Jewelry in Chicag o Home
A stylish Easter-dressed woman burglarized Edwin J. Brach's Chicago home, taking jewelry clothing and silverware valued at 3500 dollars. Neighbors mistook her for a guest as she departed.
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Chicago
Edwin J. Brach
Brach
Prison Chief Denies Sulzer Charges in Thaw Case
Albany March 13 Supt. Scott of the prison department gave a general and emphatic denial of all charges filed by Governor Sulzer against him in connection with the Thaw case today.
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Albany
N. Y
Sulzer
Supt. Scott
Morgan's European farewell tour amid illness in Naples
J P Morgan, weakened by illness, sails to Rome aboard the Adriatic and plans visits to King Victor Emmanuel Kaiser Wilhelm and King George before returning to America. Diaz, ex-president of Mexico, also aboard, will stay in Europe while guiding his nephew Felix Diaz’s presidential bid.
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Naples
J. P. Morgan
Adriatic
Rome
Morgan
Victor Emmanuel
Kaiser Wilhelm
Berlin
King George
London
America
Europe
Nile
New York
Lane Tech girls forecast to outpace June brides demand
In Chicago on March 13 experts predicted demand for Lane Technical High School girl graduates as June brides would outrun supply by as much as 1000 to 1. Dressmakers showcased skills with Easter hats priced 35 cents, a $40 gown made for 12 dollars, and lingerie and kimonos produced at material cost.
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Chicago
Lane Technical High School
Wilson to consider Taft budget plan for federal finances
Washington March 13 President Wilson will be asked to approve or disapprove former President Taft’s recommendations for a national budget system to regulate appropriations. If he approves, Democratic readers may push legislation to change how Uncle Sam’s receipts and expenditures are apportioned.
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Washington
Wilson
O. K
Taft
Uncle Sam
Athletics in Train Wreck Near Austin Shakes Waco Trip
Philadelphia Athletics arrived to play the Waco club but were in a train wreck near Austin last night. The front portion of the train separated and the Pullman struck the rear. Players were shaken but none seriously hurt.
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Waco
Texas
Philadelphia Athletics
Austin
Retort Between Two Tennessee Orators
Tennessee born rivals Andrew Johnson and Gustavus A. Henry, one a Democrat and the other a Whig, faced off in gubernatorial debates. Johnson taunted Henry as a boastful eagle from river to mountains, and Henry shot back that the American eagle feeds not on carrion.
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Tennessee
Andrew Johnson
United States
Gustavus A. Henry
South
Johnson
Henry
Forced Benevolence and three daughters learning to cook
In a wry quotation from Fliegende Blatter the phrase notes a community benevolence praised yet suggests a practical, domestic edge. The line playfully juxtaposes public charity with a household needing to feed three daughters learning to cook.
Baby Disturbance in Church Sparks Comment
An English Church Review item recalls a mother and infant in a sermon scene. The minister tells the mother to remain, and she replies aloud accusing the preacher of disturbing the child. The tale highlights humor in a church moment and the perils of miscommunication.
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English Church Review
City must draw outside trade
W F Adams, candidate for mayor, argues city finances mirror business plannings. He cites La Crosse as wealthy yet bonded to the limit with high taxes, noting annual losses of $20,000 due to lack of attractions. He urges policies to attract trade and reduce burdens on laboring citizens.
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W. F. Adams
la Crosse
Stomach Exam May Decide Admiral Eaton’s Death Inquiry
Rockland Wis March 13 In Harvard chemist William Whitney’s planned stomach analysis results lie the next steps for state police in the death of Rear Admiral Joseph Giles Eaton hero of Santiago The widow rejects poisoning rumors while authorities cite illness only one day prior to his death as mysteries surround the demise The funeral drew few honors and left a quiet scene with cameras replacing drums and a plain pine coffin lowered without a Marine guard.
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Rockland
Wis
William Whitney
Harvard
Joseph Giles Eaton
Santiago
United States Service
Lowell
Ralph Keyes
The Other Woman's Opinion on Youth Preservation
A brief quip contrasts aging and beauty routines, noting how well she preserves youth. The remark jokes that the face cosmetics used must be weather proof to endure time.
Poultry Men to Ask Appropriation
A large group of La Crosse County poultry fanciers gathered at the Eagles hall on Jay street for the Western Wisconsin Poultry Raisers Association annual meeting. J. B. Kireheis O. W. Naas and William J. Fries were elected directors for three year terms, Henry J. Poehling for two years to fill a vacancy. The board will meet soon to elect officers. Prof. F. E. Balmer spoke on the county egg laying contest planned for Onalaska, with a committee appointed to seek county board appropriation to fund it. Members shared incubator experiences from the spring.
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la Crosse County
Western Wisconsin Poultry Raisers’ Association
Eagles’ Hall
Jay Street
J. B. Kireheis
O. W. Naas
William J. Fries
Henry J. Poehling
Charles Hartzer
F. E. Balmer
Jordan chosen for Green Bay head position
In Green Bay Wisconsin on March 13 at the annual meeting of the Green Bay and Western and associated lines J A Jordan of Green Bay was elected resident Edgar Palmer of New York son of the late VP S S Palmer named vice president C W Cox of New York secret at treasurer J C Truman of New York auditor and F B Seymour named general manager At Hannibal Missouri yesterday Jordan and Palmer were elected president and vice president of the St Louis and Northern railroad
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green Bay
Wis
Green Bay and Western
Kewaunee
Green Bay & Western
Iola & Northern
Ahnapee & Western
J. A. Jordan
Edgar Palmer
New York
S. S. Palmer
C. W. Cox
J. C. Truman
F. B. Seymour
Hannibal, Mo
Jordan
Palmer
The
St. Louis & Northern Railroad
Mitchell Funeral in La Crosse for Arthur S Mitchell
Arthur S Mitchell died in Volga South Dakota March 10 and funeral services were held today at Oak Grove cemetery chapel at noon. He was born in Maine in 1841 studied law there as a youth and lived in La Crosse about 25 years ago. The body was sent from South Dakota to his brother A H Mitchell a local contractor for burial.
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Arthur S. Mitchell
Volga
S. D
Oak Grove
Mr. Mitchell
Maine
la Crosse
South Dakota
A. H. Mitchell
Hammes Funeral Today
Funeral of Mrs. Mary Hammes held at her Barre Mills home at 8 30 this morning and at St. Josephs Ridge cemetery. Rev. Father Theodore Fraling gave a moving sermon on her character. Pallbearers named: Henry Rutz Peter Clementz George Hess F Firschim C Hilke Nicholas Arentz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Hammes
Barre Mills
St. Joseph’s Ridge
Theodore Fraling
The Secret of Looking Young Recipe
A vintage beauty notice touts a youth secret by melting cocoa butter or albolene with Fillene to form a skin cream. Applied daily, it claims to erase wrinkles and hollow areas, leaving a warm glow, with Fillene said to discourage hair growth and ingredients obtainable via a druggist.
Vincent to Talk on School Work at La Crosse Meeting
Several hundred teachers from normal, high, graded and rural schools will attend the ninth annual Western Wisconsin Teachers association meeting at La Crosse High School April 11 and 12. George E. Vincent, president of the University of Minnesota, will deliver the principal address on The New Duty of The School.
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Western Wisconsin Teachers’ Association
la Crosse
Willis P. Colburn
A. L. Halvorson
George E. Vincent
University of Minnesota
Vincent
United States
Wisconsin
C. P. Cary
Madison
F. A. Cotton
la Crosse Normal
C. G. Pearse
Milwaukee
Senate votes to table Glasner vice commission request
Lansing March 13. The senate voted 16 to 12 to table the Glasner resolution calling for a vice commission to study the link between low wages and immorality among working girls. Gov Ferris urged adoption of the measure.
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Lansing, Mich
House
Senate Today
Glasner
Ferris
Retreat for Young Lady Nurses at St Frances Hospital
A spiritual retreat for the young lady nurses in the training school at St Frances hospital opens Saturday evening March 15 at 7 30 and closes Tuesday morning March 18 Father Byrne diocesan missionary and hospital chaplain will conduct the exercises Twelve lectures will be delivered during the retreat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Frances Hospital
Father Byrne
Representative Sims Pushes Toll Repeal Proposal
Washington reports Representative Sims of Tennessee announced plans to reopen in the extra session the fight to repeal the free tolls provision of the Panama canal act. He asserted that despite the Baltimore platform’s stance on free tolls, the Democratic Congress would repeal the provision.
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Washington
Sims
Tennessee
Baltimore
Democratic Congress
Socialist to Lecture At Old YMCA Hall
The second lecture in the social-democratic lyceum series will be given by Otto F Branstetter tomorrow evening at the Old Y M C A hall on King Street. He will discuss what is socialism and its practicality and logic.
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Social-Democratic Lyceum
Otto F. Branstetter
King Street
Branstetter
Brewer and Schaeffner Inspect Local Utility Property
Joseph H. Brewer vice president of Kelsey-Brewer, which bought La Crosse Gas and Electric, with chief engineer S. Co. Schaeffner, visited La Crosse to tour the utility's property and assess assets.
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J. H. Brewer
Joseph H. Brewer
Kelsey-Brewer Company
la Crosse Gas and Electric Company
S. Co. Schaeffner
County Road and Bridge bids due March 19 1913 in La Crosse
The Road and Bridge committee of La Crosse County Wisconsin will receive bids March 19 1913 at 2 p m for road machinery including one tractor engine one rock crusher and bin one sprinkling tank and wagon and six wheel scrapers. Specifications available from the county clerk. The committee may reject any bids. Signed by committee members and county clerk.
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County Board of Supervisors
la Crosse County
Wisconsin
William Wolf
H. A. Jacobs
J. C. Moore
John Hatz
George Hodge
Oscar H. Hulberg
W. D. Stratman
Bert A. Jolivette
Mother Jones Ill as Trial Sits in Pratt Camp
Charleston March 13 Mother Jones 80 the Angel of the Mines lies seriously ill at Pratt military camp where she is confined for inciting murder tied to speeches amid trials of six soldier judges for her and forty nine miners in battles at the mines where guards were killed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
W. Va
Mother” Jones
Pratt
Mother Jones
Bungling Brothers Circus Set For Two Nights At YMCA
Manager S A Boyd and Ring master Judge John Brindley announce arrangements for the 1913 Bungling Brothers Circus to be staged tonight and tomorrow night in the YMCA building. The organizers expect a tremendous success and a show unequaled in circus annals under YMCA auspices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. A. Boyd
John Brindley
Cure Back Pain with Mother Gray Aromatic Leaf
Backache dizziness headache and languor eased by Mother Gray's Aromatic Leaf a root and herb tonic laxative for kidney bladder and urinary troubles. Cold by mail for 50 cents sample available The Mother Gray Co Le Roy New York
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mother Gray
Mother Gray Co
le Roy
N. Y
Salt and Pepper Sundae Outburst at Park Store
Crombie Mare of Milwaukee caused a stir in a La Crosse Park store by buying two ice cream dishes and adding salt pepper vinegar and catsup to taste. Police found him insane after a warrantless arrest and he refused clothing in a cell. He claimed steamboat work on Lake Michigan and said he arrived in La Crosse earlier in the week. He may be sent to Mendota tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park
Crombie Mare
Milwaukee
Central
John Wendling
Lake Michigan
la Crosse
Mendota
Two Girls Sentenced To County Jail For Frequenting Salons
Miss Irene Cisewiski of Winona and Miss Nellie Davis of Sparta were each sentenced to thirty days in the county jail by Judge John Brindley after pleading guilty to frequenting saloons and roadhouses. They had been under police surveillance for days and their conduct led to arrest after daily visits with men and intoxication. They were arrested at Mat Wells’s saloon on Pearl street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irene Cisewiski
Winona
Nellie Davis
Sparta
John Brindley
Mat Wells
Pearl Street
Hay's Hair Health promises gray color restoration
An advertisement touts Hay's Hair Health claiming immediate restoration of gray hair to a youthful natural color. It offers money back if not satisfied and bundles the product with Harfina Soap at discount through local druggists Hoeschlier Bros and Heb Berd & Co with G. E. Mariner.
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Hay
Hoeschlier Bros
A. Bellevue, Hebberd & Co
G. E. Mariner
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Oxonians
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Ayer
Lohr
Kondon
Hondon Mfg. CO
Minneapolis, Minn
Western Wisconsin Association
la Crosse County Farm School
Green Bay Head
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Philadelphia
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