LA CROSSE MAY GET A VALVE FACTORY
O. O. Stortile of Blair Wisconsin met with LA CROSSE leaders at F H Hartwell office to seek a steam water and oil valve factory without a bonus. The plan would hire twelve skilled workers from start and would expand with more space as demand grows. Secretary J L Utermoehl and Dr Thomas Miller will push the proposal through their organizations.
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J. L. Utermoehl
Board of Trade
Thomas Miller
North Side Progressive League
O. O. Stortile
Blair
Wis
F. H. Hartwell
Standard Oil Company
Storlie
Eau Claire
Hartwell
Utermach
Ashtabula Kidnapping Leads to Police Clues
The Ashtabula case centers on abductors believed to have reached the town on a Pennsylvania Railroad train from Warren. A man described as short and heavy with a florid complexion is linked to a note addressed to A A and the missing Billy Whitla. Det Beakley reported seeing a boy about eight traveling alone on the same train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Whitla
Ashtabula
Pennsylvania
Warren
Dorland
John Beakley
Beakley
Whitla Kidnap Case Raises Ransom to 25000 in Sharon
A third letter demanding 25000 dollars for Billy Whitla's return arrived in Sharon as the search led by Warren Shilling pressed on. Mrs. Whitla, mother of the kidnapped boy, collapsed from worry amid the investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sharon
Billy Whitla
Warren Shilling
Kidnappers Sought After Whitla Abduction
Ashtabula harbor, Ohio, police search for Billy Whitla abductors who likely rode through mud smeared clothing toward Cleveland by 5 20 p m. A $1600 reward offered by the Scripps McRae league for information leading to arrests and conviction.
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Billy Whitla
Cleveland
Ashtabula Harbor
Plaes
Scripps-McRae League of Newspapers
Cleveland Press
Ashtabula Ashtabula
Ohio
Hanna Dock and
Pennsylvania Railroad Police
Wm. Dorlang
Plain Facts About Watch Clock and Jewelry Repairing
WT Irvine, a jeweler at 429 Main St, advertises over 20 years of experience in repairing watches clocks and jewelry. The ad promises careful workmanship using factory methods and high grade materials and tests each piece before delivery.
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Irvine
Main St
Drink Plenty of Water to Fight Rheumatism
A health authority urges drinking ample water to prevent kidney and bladder diseases and rheumatism. The article promotes a vegetable-based remedy with a dandelion extract and other compounds, advising patients to drink water and take the prescription after meals and at bedtime.
Juniors to Make Inspection Trips
Juniors plan inspection trips during the first visit of Pure Food Co. authorities to assess processes and standards. Officials aim to review safety, labeling, and compliance as part of standard industry oversight.
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Pure Food CO
Sparta Melrose Railroad project advances with $300000 raised
A Sparta meeting reports $300,000 subscribed to build the Sparta Melrose Electric Railroad. Minneapolis firms add $200,000 while Spartans and area farmers provide $100,000. Remaining right of way will be purchased next week with operation planned by November first. Route includes Sparta La Fayette Grant New Lime Melrose Little Falls powered by La Crosse Water Power.
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Sparta
Grant
New Lime
Melrose
Little Falls
la Crosse
Card of Thanks from Lilly Family
The Lilly family extends sincere thanks to neighbors friends pastor choir and Eastern Star society for kindness during illness and death of their mother. A Lilly and Family.
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Eastern Star Society
A. Lilly
Warren Smith Dying Today in Fargo
Word from Fargo North Dakota says Warren Smith formerly of La Crosse, son of J W Smith hardware merchant on the north side, is dying. Frank Smith, a brother, hurries to Fargo with details lacking.
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Fargo
N. D
Warren Smith
la Crosse
J. W. Smith
North Side
Frank Smith
Crowe warns Whitla kidnapers to release boy
Chicago March 20. Pat Crowe once blamed for Ed Cudahy kidnapping tells the Whitla kidnapers to release Billy Whitla at once. He warns that even a $10,000 reward would harm them and advises a safe surrender plan while noting his recent reform and evangelical work in Pontiac Illinois.
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Crowe
Chicago
Whitla
Pat Crowe
Eddie Cudahy
Omaha
Billy Whitla
Wntrance
Pontiac
Dil
Modjeska Dying in Newport Beach Home
Los Angeles March 20 Actress Helena Modjeska famed tragedienne is near death after being attended by Dr. J E Boyd at her Newport Beach home. Doctor says she cannot live many hours and shows little hope of a rally.
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Modjeska
Los Angeles
Cal
J. E. Boyd
Santa Anita
Newport Beach
Still Seek Murderer in Kinraide Case Inquest Renewed
Hamilton Ontario March 20 The inquest into the murder of 22 year old Ethel Kinraide continued as the prosecution renewed its search for evidence to dispel the mystery.
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Hamilton
Ont
Ethel Kinraide
Women to Fight for Cheap Hosiery in Paynes Tariff
Chicago women led by clubwomen plan a national protest against stocking tariffs under the Payne bill. With 2,000,000 supporters, the movement aims to form a lobbyless march on Washington, starting with a San Antonio council meeting and local organizing in Illinois and Chicago federations. Raw wool duties fall, but cotton hosiery tariffs rise under the tariff schemes.
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Chicago
Congress
Club Women of
National Federation of Women's Clubs
San Antonio
Illinois Federation
Chicago Federation
Miss Hamrick Displays Needle Work at Stoddard Hotel
Chicago resident Miss Hamrick unveils a charming display of needle work at the Stoddard Hotel on Monday. The exhibit features designs for stamping the new brassiere strap and directoire spring gowns.
Linker Realty Company Formed In Madison
Articles of Incorporation were filed at Madison today for the Linker Realty company of this city with $100,000 capital stock. The company will take over the properties owned and controlled by the Linker brothers, and is merely to facilitate the handling of the property of the incorporators.
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Madison
Linker Realty Company
Linker Brothers
Dark Complexioned Man Targets Street Car To Ashtabula Harbor
A passenger recounts a dark complexioned man asking about streetcar times near the depot as a train neared Ashtabula. Chief Laskey in Ashtabula was alerted after Pittsburg police said Billy Whitla and his abductor had likely fled toward Cleveland and should be watched.
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Warren
Ashtabula
Ashtabula Harbor
Laskey
Pittsburg
Billy Whitla
Cleveland
Woodmen Delightful Evening Entertainment Draws Hundreds
The Woodmen event last evening offered a fine program headlined by Mr and Mrs John Williamson Mr and Mrs Harry A Ross Carl Olson and John F Doherty who spoke on Fraternal Insurance and Woodcraft. Dancing followed as about 500 attendees enjoyed the program.
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Woodmen
John Williamson
Harry A. Ross
Carl Olson
John F. Doherty
Woodcraft
Vague witness describes man following boy on street
A dark complexioned man in a black derby and overcoat trailed three feet behind a boy, appearing to pay little attention as both moved along. The brief description suggests a suspicious observer without clear intent or further detail.
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Ferro Auto Marine Engines
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