Milwaukee priest turned hotel manager to face arrest
A warrant will be issued for William Malinowski once by District Attorney Edward Yockey. He formerly served as assistant pastor at a German Lutheran church in Mayville Wisconsin and now runs the Alhambra house. He faces a charge of operating a disorderly house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Wis
William Malinowski
Mayville
Alhambra House
Edward Yockey
Malinowski
Michigan
Sriketour
Slayer tortures his victim first in Chicago crime
Benson Anthony Troinski a 45 year old baker was beaten and strangled at an early hour. Minnie Liske his common law wife who found the body was taken into custody. Police expect more arrests as they probe a brutal homicide linked to looming family revelations from Germany.
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Chicago
Benson Anthony Troinski
Minnie Liske
Castoday
Tromnski
Troinski
Germany
America
Gannon paving bill headed for death in committee
Madison Wis March 15 The Gannon bill to compel all street car companies to pave between the rails was recommended for death by the committee on transportation Friday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Madison
Wis
Gannon
Committee On Transportation
Miss Helen Jacobson Promoted to Dundee Music Supervisor
Local notices record Miss Helen Jacobson a former Franklin school teacher being named supervisor of music for Dundee Public Schools in Illinois. Other short items note visits, returns home, and business trips among residents and nearby towns.
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Helen, Jacobson
Franklin
Dundee
Ill
la Crosse Wrecking & Lumber Co
John Mason
Genoa
Randolph Danigan
la Crosse Wrecking & Lumber Company
A. E. Brannerd
Madison
J. H. Castor
Brownsville
Minn
R. Lundson
Lansing
Iowa
H. H. Kreuger
Kansas City
J. C. Frazer
Sparta
Gateway City Trir. Co
Orion P. Lindberg
Eau _ Claire
Wis
Cure Cold in One Day with LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine
Medicine promises to stop coughs and headaches from colds in one day. Druggists refund money if it fails. Each box bears E. W. Grove’s signature and costs 25 cents.
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E. W. Grove
Gray
Chas
Wisconsin vice crackdown proposed by Frederick bill
Madison March 15. Attorney H B Walmsley of Milwaukee told the public welfare committee that passing the bill would nearly wipe out houses of ill fame in the state within forty eight hours after the governor signs it. He argued the measure would solve the vice problem in cities and that the law would be complete and stand the test. He said no man would allow property to be used for immoral purposes under it.
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Madison
Wis
Wisconsin
H. B. Walmsley
Milwaukee
Public Welfare Committee
Boundary Board Here Next Week in Wisconsin Minnesota Talks
Senator George B. Skogmo chairs Wisconsin boundary committee with Senator M. L. Fooseen of Minnesota arranging a joint meeting in Madison next Thursday. After hearings in La Crosse Friday and Saturday the panels aim to report to their legislatures to settle the boundary line. Wisconsin members include Senators Skogmo Glenn Kellogg and Assemblymen Chinnock Laycock and Kneen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wis
George B. Skogmo
Wisconsin
M. L. Fooseen
Minnesota
la Crosse
Robert Glenn
L. G. Kellogg
John A. Chinnock
Henry Laycock
E. J. Kneen
Girl's Assailant Nearlyn Lynched in Salem Illinois
Salem Illinois March 15 Three Illinois militia companies guarded the jail to protect Frank Sullens confessed assailant of Dorothy Holt 15 daughter of Judge Charles H Holt from mob violence. Sullens was moved to East St Louis for safety. The high school victim remains seriously ill but is expected to recover. Ministers and citizens raided blind tigers burning whiskey and dumping beer after the jail incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Illinois
Frank Sullers
Dorothy Holt
Charles H. Holt
Sullens
East St. Louis
Higbee Named Exalted Ruler of La Crosse Elks
Jesse Be Higbee was unanimously elected Exalted Ruler of La Crosse Lodge No. 300 B P O Elks at the annual meeting. Officers elected with him include Leading Knight James Thompson Lectoring Knight John G Weihaupt Loyal Knight C W Levis Secretary Phil Pederson Treasurer Henry H Niebuhr Tyler Larry J Scherhart and Trustee John L Hulberg. District Deputy Fred Stusse addressed the meeting during the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse BE. Higbee
la Crosse Lodge No. 300
Benevolent Protective Order of Elks
Lodge
James Thompson
John G. Weihaupt
C. W. Levis
Phil Pederson
Henry H. Niebuhr
Tyler
Larry J. Scherhart
Cow Kills Farmer in Iowa Milking Accident
A. W. Wilant, a retired farmer near Cedar Rapids, tied a cow’s tail to a stall then began milking. The cow kicked him in the head, crushing his skull, and his body was found by neighbors early Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
A. W. Wilant
Here
Man Discovers Corpse In Bed With Roommate
In St Paul on Friday James Hoover woke to find his roommate George ONeil dead from likely self induced poisoning after they retired. Police suspected oxygen and respiration complications but no official cause was released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Paul, Minn
James Hoover
George O'Neil
Masons to Attend Funeral of Newton Nelson
Members are asked to meet at North La Crosse Masonic Hall at 1 PM Sunday to attend the funeral of Brother Newton Nelson. Services will be held at North Side Baptist Church. W M Cameron and Secretary Burdick sign the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masons
North la Crosse Masonic Hall
Brother Newton Nelson
North Side Baptist Church
W. W. Cameron
W. M. Sol Burdick
Public examination for Fire Department candidates
The Board of Police and Fire Commissioners will hold a public examination for La Crosse Fire Department membership at City hall at 7 30 p m Wednesday March 19 1912 La Crosse Wis L C Colman secretary March 13 1913
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fire Department
City of
la Crosse
Wis
City Hall
Board OF Police and Fire Commissioners
L. C. Colman
Linen Shower Honors Bride-To-Be Emma Koch
The Misses Matilda and Margaret Linse hosted a linen shower for Emma Koch to mark her Easter wedding. Music and games filled the evening with a red and white theme and a gilded sprinkler showering gifts, as linen pieces were unwrapped at a dainty luncheon. Attendees included Koch, Anderson, Beyer, Seland, Linse, Wiebrecht sisters, Haas sisters, Mathilda Linse, Mrs J Schams, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matilda
Margaret Linse
Emma Koch
Mabel Anderson
Emma Beyer
Agnes Seland
Calverna Linse
Gertrude
Kathryn Wiebrecht
Ella
Laura Haas
Mathilda
J. Schams
Twentieth Century Club to Meet at W W C A Parlors
The Twentieth Century club will hold a meeting on Tuesday March 18 at the W W C A parlors located at Fourth and Cass streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
20Th Century Club
Twentieth Century Club
Fourth
Cass Streets
Miss Nelson Party Honors Eighteenth Birthday
Miss Alice Nelson celebrated her eighteenth birthday at 2010 Kane Street with friends. Green-decorated rooms, supper, and music followed by games lasted late. Prizes went to Miss E Picha and Miss L Brinstad. gifts filled the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Nelson
Alice Nelson
Kane Street
E. Picha
L. Brinstad
Inez Nelson
Ella Picha
Ella Nelson
Pearl Johnson
Beatrice Saltz
Lillie Brinstad
Elda
Edith Anderson
Sarah McReynolds
Grace Harris
Hardee
Cascarets Promise Quick Liver and Bowels Cleansing
Advert explains torpid liver and clogged bowels cause foul tongue and headaches. A Cascaret tonight will straighten you out by morning with a 10 cent box from your druggist, keeping the liver active, bowels clean, stomach sweet, and head clear for months.
Dinner Honors Ida Van Auken with Local Guests
Mr and Mrs C S Van Auken hosted a handsome dinner Thursday evening in honor of Miss Ida Van Auken. Guests included Hon J J Esch Dr J L Callahan President and Mrs F A Cotton Mr and Mrs John Bayer Mrs H J McDonald Mr and Mrs Calvin Baker Mr and Mrs Frank Funke Mr and Mrs W B Tscharner and Miss Alice Wheeler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. S. van Auken
van Auken
Ida van Auken
J. J. Esch
J. L. Callahan
F. A. Cotton
John Bayer
H. J. McDonald
Calvin Baker
Frank Funke
W. B. Tscharner
Alice Wheeler
Industrial Society Meet at First Baptist Church
The Industrial Society of the First Baptist church will meet Thursday afternoon with Mrs. J. W. Hanks at 912 Cass Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Industrial Society of the First Baptist Church
J. W. Hanks
Cass Street
Entertaining for Miss Rehfuss in a Parcel Shower
Mrs. Fred Rehfuss hosted a parcel shower Thursday for her niece Miss Florence Rehfuss. Attendees included Misses Mary Morris Emma Mayer Jessie Hilton Elsie Halverson Rae Romanowsky Harriet Chamberlain Belle Martelle Hazel Tuller Mabel Rodemyer Kuni Foster. Harriet Chamberlain also hosted a linen shower for Miss Rehfuss Tuesday with hemming and a pleasant conclusion. Participants were E Mayer Jessie Hilton Mabel Rodemyer Elsie Halverson Mary Morris Mrs. Fred Rehfuss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Rehfuss
Fred Rehfuss
Florence Rehfuss
Mary Morris
Emma Mayer
Jessie Hilton
Elsie Halverson
Rae Romanowsky
Harriet Chamberlain
Belle Martelle
Hazel Tuller
Mabel Rodemyer
Kuni Foster
Miss Redfuss
E. Mayer
Pure Ad Bill Sparks Wisconsin Assembly Hearing
The Wisconsin assembly printing committee heard advocates from major merchants associations and the Wisconsin Daily League as they urged passage of a bill by Assemblyman Pfennig to punish printing untrue, misleading, and deceptive advertisements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wis
Assembly
Wisconsin Daily League
Assemblyman
Pfennig
Freckled Complexions Treated With Mercorized Wax Method
The article explains how freckles and rough skin from wind or sun can be removed using mercorized wax applied at night and washed off in the morning. It claims daily skin shedding with no lasting effects and promotes a blemish free complexion. It also offers saxolite solution for weather related wrinkles with a hazel bath for a dramatic transformation.
Reliable watches at reasonable prices
Elgin Waltham and Hampden watches for men and women are offered in 14k gold cases with 15 to 17 jeweled movements. Prices range from $5.50 to $24, with fully adjusted, guaranteed timekeepers. Diamonds and silverware also featured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Waltham
Hampden
Coopers Strike For Higher Pay
Coopers at LaCrosse Cooperage and Gateway City Cooperage walked out at five pm after rejecting wage offers. About thirty-five men struck. union spokesman Charles Meininger said they would hold firm for a raise. Both plants closed and arbitration is not being considered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Crosse Cooperage Company
Rochester Cooperage Company
New York City
Baer Cooperage Company
Cincinnati
Cincinnati Cooperage Company
Hauser-Brenner and Fath Cooperage Company
Wittenkindt Cooperage Company
Evansville
Ind
John Rath Cooperage Company
Chicago
Schwartzwalder Cooperage Company
Louisville
St. Louis
Funeral Notice for Newton Nelson at North Side Baptist Church
Members of YEO are summoned to attend the Sunday service at two oclock at North Side Baptist Church to honor Brother Newton Nelson. Robert Roeder, president, and Mary Bamberger, secretary, urge turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
YEO
MEN OF America
North Side Baptist Church
Newton Nelson
Robert Roeder
Mary Bamberger
Pope Praises U S Freedom and British Oath Change
In Rome on March 15 the Vatican issues a paper encyclical lauding the United States for religious freedom and noting the abolition of the anti-Catholic oath clause for British kings. The pope’s physicians report he has recovered from influenza and is ready to resume audiences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
United States
Vatican
England
Pope Pius
Syrup of Figs Promoted as Safe Child Cleansing Remedy
An advertisement urges mothers to use Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna to cleanse a child’s stomach, liver, and bowels. It describes signs of illness, promises gentle relief within hours, and claims the product is natural, safe, and tasty. The maker is the California Fig Syrup Co with directions on the package.
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Senna
California Fig Syrup Co
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Ben Davis
Gano
John C.burns
the Fashion Shop
F. A. Reiman
Mildred Carr
State Street
Gateway City Transfer Co
Vine Street
Bae
J. Jensen
S. Third Street
Pearl
J. L. Gillin
Thos. A. McMullen
Board of Public Works
Segelke &Konlhaus Manufacturing CO
la Crosse, Wis
Pharmacy
Main Street
Kodaks
Chicago Baker
Dr. van Vieck Co
Dept
Jackson, Mich
DR Uggist Majestic
Higbee
ELKS
Ascarets
LaCarsse
W. T. Irvine
Coopers
Castle
Fred G. Holtze
North Eleventh Street
Langdon
Jay St
Pope
U.S
Hidevenson
Roe
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