Bell System reports record year with 70k towns using phones
New York March 19 The American Telephone and Telegraph company shows gross revenue of 199200000 for last year, up 20000000 from 1911. There are 7456074 telephone stations in the Bell system, an increase of 823449 stations, with long distance connections now in 70000 towns and villages nationwide.
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New York
American Telephone and Telegraph Company
United States
Bell System
Grand Jury Called to Probe Chicago Arson Trust
Judge Burke orders a special grand jury to probe the Chicago arson trust. March 26 session will weigh arson and arson with intent to defraud charges against 40 merchants and fire insurance men. Nine alleged members are jailed. warrants issued for 18 more with $40,000 bonds each.
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Chicago
Burke
Miss Virginia Howe Noted White House Youth
Virginia Howe, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Wilson Howe, is highlighted as a prominent young figure at the White House. Described with golden curls and blue eyes, she is positioned among the president’s extended family, with her father identified as the eldest son of Mrs. George Howe, sister of the president.
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Virginia Howe
White House
Virginia Peyton Howe
Woodrow Wilson
Virginia
James Wilson Howe
Mr. Howe
George Howe
Personal notes and visitors brighten La Crosse scene
The column lists residents and guests in La Crosse including Henry A. Salzer en route to St Louis, Oscar Hanson of Ferryville visiting friends, and H V Lichtenberg from New Vienna among others. Mentions shopping for roofing paper from La Crosse Wrecking and Lumber Co and a chicken coop kit priced at 18 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry A. Salzer
St. Louis
Oscar Hanson
Ferryville
Wis
la Crosse Wrecking & Lumber Co
Albert Vogel
DeSoto
F. C. Payne
Davenport
Iowa
J. W. Stafford
Quincy
la Crosse Wrecking & Lumber Company
H. V. Lichtenberg
New Vienna
M. Brandenburg
Madison
S. O. Collins
Viroqua
Carl Giefer
Montana
W. P. Brown
Lars A. Vanter
Spring Grove
Minn
E. A. Rockford
Gateway City
Trfr. Co
E. Sylverson
Westby
G. R. Calver
Winona
Hear Statistician Testifies in Erdman Act Arbitration
New York March 19 The Erdman act arbitration board resumes hearing on eastern railroads and firemen at the Waldorf with W J Lauck statistician for the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen on the stand for cross examination He offers figures claiming railroads profits equated to more work for firemen without higher wages Elisha Lee for the managers challenges Lauck and the railroad case continues today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Waldorf
W. J. Lauck
Brotherhood of
Locomotive Firemen
Lauck
Elisha Lee
Notice to Creditors in Schilling Estate Wisconsin
State of Wisconsin In Probate La Crosse County Court notices creditors to present claims six months after February 25 1913 for examination and allowance. The court will on September 2 1913 at 10 AM in La Crosse Court House examine all claims against John J. Schilling deceased. John Brindley County Judge. McConnell Schweizer Attorneys for Executor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Wisconsin
la Crosse County
John J. Schilling
Onalaska
Herman Rahn
Wisconsin
la Crosse
Absconder Jose A. Jordan Found Dead Aboard Santa Fe Train
Chicago reports identify a young man as Joseph H. Jordan, a San Francisco attorney who killed himself on a Santa Fe train after staging a fake death. He left signs of saltwater drowning and was later linked to fraudulent checks totaling about $10,000. Death suspected but not confirmed.
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Chicago
Joseph H. Jordan
San Francisco
Jordan
Corset remark sparks reform talk at Illinois league
Chicago March 19 Mrs Nina S Jones heads the Illinois Woman's Democratic league reformatory committee urging corset use as a moral issue. She tells members that a woman without a corset cannot be good and cites Bridewell visits to note jail reform needs. She argues allowing stays and pretty wear would improve wives for average men and reduce jail recidivism.
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Chicago
Nina S.jones
Women's Reformatory Committee
Illinois Woman’s Democratic League
League
Congress Hotel
Busy fellows hustle leaving no time for anything else
A succinct remark notes certain individuals so busy with hustling that they neglect all other tasks. It captures a broader sense of preoccupation and distraction among those focused on rapid activity.
Society Shower for Miss Rehffuss
Miss Mabel Rodemyer hosted a Monday evening society shower for Miss Florence Rehffuss who will marry soon. The party featured green shamrocks and Cupid decorations, curtains gifted by guests, hemming work, music, and refreshments. Attendees included Harriet Chamberlain, Belle Martelle, Jessie Hilton, Rae Romanowsky, Grace Wallace, Tiise Halvorsen, Mary Morris, and Florence Rehffuss.
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Rehfuss
Mabel Rodemyer
Florence Rehfuss
Harriet Chamberlain
Belle Martelle
Jessie Hilton
Rae Romanowsky
Grace Wallace
Tiise Halvorsen
Mary Morris
Surprise Birthday Party for Mrs O Neill at 1610 Kane Street
Mrs E S O Neill was surprised yesterday afternoon at her home by a party of friends to celebrate her birthday. Attending were Mesdames F B Spencer L Scott Oscar Reynolds Frank Bull Bristow Cassidy Hildreth Christianson Morris Peterson and Ed Maynard of Dres bach. Guests brought baskets of good things and a luncheon was served. Mrs O Neill is confined to her home with a broken arm.
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O’neilds
E. S. O'Neill
Kane Street
Mesdames
F. B. Spencer
L. Scott
Oscar Reynolds
Frank Bull
Bristow
Cassidy
Hildreth
Christianson
Morris Peterson
Ed Maynard
Dresbach
O'Neill
Musical program by Norwegian church youths announced
The Misses Jane and Clara Kittle son will entertain the Young People's society of the Norwegian church at a musical starting at 8 15. The program includes piano duets by Miss Margaret Gautsch and Miss Haley violin solos by Mr Glenn Halik accompanied by Mr John Bates piano selections by Miss Dora Mc Caleb a recitation by Miss Gunnar Skaar in Norwegian costume further violin selections by Mr Halik and Mr Bates a duet by Messrs Tryge and Sven Gunderson in Norwegian a vocal solo by Mr Oscar Hoff and a Faster greeting by Rev A Andersen.
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Jane
Clara Kittleson
Young People’s Society
Margaret Gautsch
Miss Haley
Glenn Halik
John Bates
Dora McCaleb
Gunnar Skaar
B. Seilstad
Messrs. Tryge
Sven Gunderson
Oscar Hoff
A. Andersen
Family Reunion At Vollmar Home On Pine Street
A pleasant partial family reunion gathered Sunday at Mr John Vollmars residence at Fourteenth and Pine Street. Guests included Mrs Fay Bemis of St Paul Mrs Gus Doerr of Red Wing and several Vollmar relatives. An elaborate supper was served with twenty one plates set. Some relatives could not attend and guests later departed for home.
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John Vollmar
Fourteenth and
Pine Sts
Fay Bemis
St. Paul
Gus Doerr
Red Wing
Minn
Olivia Vollmar
Albert Nelson
la Crosse
Edwin Vollmar
Joe Vollmar
Loyal
Wis
Jesse
Adrien
Ernest
Norman
Rudolph Weiss
M. Vollmar
Florence
Raymond Vollmar
Lavina Gerdle
Pearl
Viola Vollmar
E. A. Gerdle
South Seventh
Honeymoon trip planned for Mr James Koblitz and bride
Mr James Koblitz arrives from Greenville Texas to visit relatives including Mrs Gilbert Peterson He will depart for Elgin on March 18 and on April 1 will leave with his bride for San Francisco on their honeymoon voyage
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James Koblitz
Greenville
Texas
Gilbert Peterson
Mrs. J. P. Kennedy Visits St Paul Relative
Social brief notes Mrs. J P Kennedy of St Paul is visiting her mother Mrs 8 Gantert for a few days in the city.
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J. P. Kennedy
St. Paul
8. Gantert
Piles Cured In 6 To 14 Days Promise
An advertisement proclaims PAZO OINTMENT cures itching bleeding or protruding piles in 6 to 14 days with a druggist refund if not satisfied. Communicated in a 59 cent offer with bold assurance.
Public Fire Department Exam in La Crosse
Public examination of applicants for membership in the La Crosse fire department will be held at City hall at 7 30 p m on Wednesday March 19 1912. Board of Police and Fire Commissioners L C Colman secretary La Crosse Wis March 13 1913.
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Fire Department
City of
la Crosse
Wis
City Hall
Board OF Police and Fire Commissioners
L. C. Colman
Nature's Color Armor in Deep Sea Life
Researchers reveal a striking range of deep sea fish and prawns that glow a brilliant red at 3000 feet. Despite vivid hues they blend nearly invisibly in the dark ocean, making red camouflage highly effective.
Letter describes Hood's Sarsaparilla healing a leg sore
Mrs Josephine Sargent reports a severe leg sore nearly leading to amputation, treated with Hood's Sarsaparilla. After ten bottles the wound healed, flesh formed, health returned, and she could work again weighing 175 pounds. She urges others to try the remedy.
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Upper
Front St
Exeter
N. H
Hood
Josephine Sargent
Local Farmers Bring Hay Hogs and Corn to Market Square
Morning arrivals from surrounding towns include John Poderacky with two loads of hay La Crosse Ridge. Geo Allen disposed of straw French Island. J Kenyon Onalaska with straw. August Bowman La Crescent with live hogs. Henry Miller Mormon Coulee with two loads hay. Otto Nicolai Mormon Coulee with two large loads hay. G Eggler Mormon Coulee with corn. Albert Miller Mormon Coulee with two loads corn. Walter Bell Mormon Coulee with hay. Herman Keppel South Salem road with a large load hay. Fritz Schmeckpepper Barre Mills with hay. John Lahman Hokah with hay disposed at the market.
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John Poderacky
la Crosse Ridge
Geo. Allen
French Island
J. Kenyon
Onalaska
August Bowman
La_ Crescent
Minn
Henry Miller
Mormon Coulee
Otto Nicolai
G. Eggler
Albert Miller
Walter Bell
Herman Keppel
South Salem
Fritz Schmeckpepper
Barre Mills
John Lahman
Hokah
Groceries Delivered by Boats in Niagara Wisconsin Flood
Deluge from melting snow floods Manitowoc County area. In Marinette Wisconsin on March 19 groceries were ferried to residents by row boats in Niagara near the city as waters rose. Neighbors cooperated to move supplies and aid those stranded by the flood.
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Marinette
Wis
Niagara
Milwaukee Greeks Attend Memorial for Assassinated King
Five thousand Milwaukee Greeks gathered today for a memorial service mourning the assassination of King George I. The crowd filled streets and churches in a display of grief and solidarity.
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Milwaukee
George I
Notice of Public Sale for Goods in Storage
Maud Howarth must claim items or risk public auction by Gateway City Transfer Co at 214 Vine Street La Crosse Wis at 9 AM April 4 1913 for $15.50 storage debt. Items include dresser crate of pictures clock table rocker two tables marble crate and other pictures. M P Murphy signs for Gateway City Transfer Company.
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Maud Howarth
Gateway City Transfer Company
Vine Street
la Crosse
Wis
M. P. Murphy
Oltman Ad Emphasizes Ten Years as County Superintendent
Political advertisement for B. F. Oltman authorized by the candidate. Payment amount listed as $1.88. The copy asserts his candidacy rests on a decade in office, experience gained, and a pledge of continued progress in La Crosse County educational matters.
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B. F. Oltman
LaCrosse County
Just a Hint for Mamma Punchline
Mrs Mater asks why the dog fears her and expresses doubt about her threatenings. The Little Daughter quips that the dog may fear her for spanking the child, delivering a brief domestic humor exchange.
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Mamma
Mater
Sometimes We Forget Aristotle on the city as a shared life
A fragment reflecting on Aristotle's idea that a city exists where people share a common life. The phrasing hints at a meditation on communal living and civic purpose.
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Aristotle
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Ayer
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Leona Thompson
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