Eaton Inquest Held in Private
In Hingham Massachusetts District Attorney Barker said Mrs Eaton will not testify at the inquest into the death of Rear Admiral Joseph G Eaton. The hearing before Judge Edward Pratt was held behind closed doors and two unidentified witnesses entered the courthouse, one described as a doctor linked to Harvard Professor Whitney.
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Hingham
Mass
Barker
Eaton
Edward Pratt
Joseph G. Eaton
Assinippi
Court House
Whitney
Harvard
Ralph Keyes
June Keyes
Admiral Eaton
Hatfield Dam Safe as Mississippi River Rises
A rumor that the Hatfield dam on the Black River was carried by flood was denied at Black River Falls this afternoon. River conditions nearby are improving while the Mississippi River rises over a foot in 24 hours and the wagon bridge gauge reaches 8 9. Ice pack above the bridge is expected to break this afternoon with only limited shore connection. The wagon bridge protection pier was damaged by a floe yesterday.
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Hatfield
Black River
Black River Falls
Mississippi River
Wrights plan for a hydroplane able to ride big waves
Orville Wright arrived in New York aboard the George Washington with plans for a new hydroplane. He said the craft could operate in rough seas unlike present hydroplanes. He blamed sensational aviation reporting for stagnation in the field and praised safe, steady progress.
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New York
Orville Wright
George Washington
Elbert Hubbard May Speak Here in La Crosse
Leigh Toland, president of Wisconsin Business University, reports Elbert Hubbard known as Frau Elbertus will tour Chicago for three weeks then head west toward the Pacific Coast. Toland seeks a one night engagement so La Crosse may hear the famed lecturer and Philistine publisher.
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Leigh Toland
Wisconsin Business University
Elbert Hubbard
Frau Elbertus
Chicago
Pacific Coast
Hubbard
Philistine
Mr. To
Local men report red snow in Marquette
Thomas Woolley and H S Thill, back from Marquette Michigan, described a brief red snow storm that began Saturday afternoon and lasted about twenty minutes. The snow appeared yellowish red and covered existing snow, giving a reddish tinge to the air and a pale radiance on the ground. Woolley blamed dust carried by a storm and dispersed by a weather system for the color.
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Thomas Woolley
H. S. Thill
Marquette
Mich
Mr. Woolley
Weihaupt & Son Announces Continued Blacksmith Work
Weihaupt & Son declares they have not discontinued blacksmithing or horseshoeing despite expanding into an automobile agency and reorganizing as an automobile company. The statement addresses many inquiries from customers since the reorganization.
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Weihaupts
Weihaupt & Son
Big vote forecast for La Crosse primary election
La Crosse is expected to cast more than 5000 votes in the municipal primary tomorrow with heavy interest in the mayoralty and ward contests. Attorney general rulings may boost turnout as unregistered voters gain access. Polls open 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. under fair weather.
Man Fatally Shoots Sister-In-Law Over Theft Claims
Chicago report says Policeman Joseph Smith killed his sister in law Mrs Rose Smith while she prepared dinner claiming she taught his son to steal. Smith's son faces larceny charges and he blamed the woman for the family's ruin.
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Chicago
Joseph Smitth
Rose Smith
Smith
Fire Department Civil Service Examinations Set Tomorrow
The fire and police commission will hold civil service exams at City Hall tomorrow night to fill two or three vacancies. Several candidates will take part in the examination for firemen positions.
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Fire Department of the City Civil Service
Fire and Police Commission
Gamm Family Attends Funeral in Watertown
Rev and Mrs Julius Gamm travel to Watertown to attend the funeral of Rev Gamm's mother who died last Friday.
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Julius Gamm
Watertown
Rev. Gamm
Card of Thanks for Loss of Mother
The Stebe family thanks friends relatives and neighbors for kindness during their bereavement in the death of Mrs John Stebe They appreciate floral offerings and especially Rev Bergholz. MR JOHN STEBE and Family.
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John Stebe
Bergholz
Throat trouble forces resignation of Onalaska pastor
Rev. Walter C. Snow resigns as pastor of the Onalaska Methodist church after evening services citing throat trouble that hindered public speaking. Aged 30, he has led since September 1911 from Reedsburg and will move with Mrs. Snow to a farm owned by his father at Boscobel. The church will use substitutes while awaiting a permanent pastor.
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Walter C. Snow
Onalaska Methodist Church
Snow
Onalaska
Reedsburg
Rev
Mrs. Snow
Boscobel
Mr. Snow
Crowded Church Hears Rev. Jones Pentecostal Sermon
Sunday evening at First Presbyterian Church drew a full house as Rev. R. C. Jones delivered a Pentecostal sermon. The pre Easter series promises growing interest with multiple meetings announced for the week including The Lessons of Pentecost for the Church, The Potter's Wheel for men, and The Great Salvation for Thursday and Friday devotionals.
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First Presbyterian Church
R. C. Jones
Church of Today
Man bids farewell in La Crosse before long trip
Ole Nestinger planned a farewell round for friends before returning to Norway. He listed Police Judge Edward Cronon, a move that led to a $12.50 court cost. A wheelbarrow ride to the station was required due to the crowd.
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Old Country
Ole Nestinger
Edward Cronon
Nestinger
Norway
la Crosse
Ole
Injury at pool table shocks St. Paul crowd
St. Paul reports a billiards accident after Frank Lavatsky left the city hospital with a plaster cast on a dislocated shoulder. He tripped over a floor cuspidor while attempting a difficult shot yesterday, highlighting hazards in the sport.
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ST. Paul, Minn
Frank Lavatsky
Builders' Exchange Plans Annual Meeting on March 28
The La Crosse Builders' Exchange will hold its annual meeting at the Odd Fellows hall on South Fourth Street on the evening of March 28. A speaker from out of town will deliver the address before the annual election of officers closes the meeting.
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la Crosse
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Builders’ Exchange
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