Taft Nominates Leagueman to Italy and Other Foreign Posts
President Taft announced a slate of nominations including John G. A. Leisman of Pennsylvania as ambassador to Italy, succeeding Griscom. Other picks include Henry C Ide to Spain, Chas Sperill to Argentina, and Emelio Tore y Cuevas to Porto Rico Supreme Court, plus U S Attorney Wheeler for Wisconsin and local posts in North Dakota and Williston North Carolina.
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Washington
John G. A. Leisman
Pennsylvania
Taft
Italy
Griscom
Henry Clay Ide
Vermomt
Spain
Chas. H. Sperill
New York
Argentine
United States
Western District of Pennsylvania
Chas. P. Orr
Supreme Court of
Porto Rico
Jose Conrado Hernandez
Emelio Tore Y Cuevas
WM. G. Wheeler
Wisconsin
Register OF Land Office
Wausau
Wis
John W. Miller
Williston
N. C
Minor S. Williams
Deaths and local notices from Prairie du Chien
Charlies Kahler, about eighty, dies at his son Frank Kahler’s farm south of town. Peter Flannigan, long-time resident of lower town, dies after long illness. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Nebel rent their South Church residence to Mr. Hickey and plan to move to La Crosse with Martin Bros. Clothing Company.
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Prairie du Chien
Charlies Kahler
Frank G. Kahler
Kahler
Mrs. Brown
Court House
Minnesota Street
Boscobel
Brown
Peter Flannigan
Lower Town
Father Becker
Henry C. Nebel
South Church Street
Hickey
la Crosse
Mr. Nebel
Martin Bros. Clothing Company
Dr Slightam Promises Quick Cures for Skin and Other Ailments
An advertising feature lists Dr Slightam offering rapid cures for skin diseases and nervous disorders as well as indigestion kidneys and bladder catarrh lung diseases rupture goitre and gooure using a system claimed to be guaranteed. The ad stresses ease of treatment without business disruption and appeals to sufferers seeking effective relief.
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Slightam
Fortune Lost On Road Recovered With Help From Humane Officer
H Richter recovered an envelope containing 4100 in negotiable notes after losing them on the causeway between North and South La Crosse. Humane Officer Charles H Berry gave a ride and aided the search, finding the papers north of the Monitor Brewing company plant. Richter, who lives with his daughter at 509 Avon Street, thanked the officer.
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H. Richter
North
South la Crosse
Charles H. Berry
Berry
Poor Commission
Monitor Brewing Company
National Bank
Richter
Avon Street
Teddy Nears Sober But Health Remains In Question
A jumble of phrases references Teddy, health concerns, and a tossed element. The readable parts suggest focus on a person named Teddy and the condition of being well or unwell, with an unclear outcome.
Roosevelt Seasick No More on Hamburg Voyage
On the Hamburg at sea March 25 Kermit Roosevelt grew seasick while Col Roosevelt remained energetic and dined at the captain’s table. By day’s end winds moderated and Kermit joined his father in the gym, with the two enjoying music, American airs, and candid chats with reporters and passengers.
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Hamburg
United Press
Marconi Wireless
Woods Hole
Siasconsett
Mass
Kermit Roosevelt
Col
Roosevelt
Kermit
Lusitania
Halifax
N. S
Col. Roosevelt
Stars and Stripes
Jessie Bigelow Called Away in La Crosse
Miss Jessie Bigelow daughter of the late Capt. Volney A. Bigelow died at La Crosse hospital after a six week illness from Brights disease. Survived by brothers Harry Walter and Willis of La Crosse the funeral will be held from 619 Pine street tomorrow at 2:30 p.m. Rev. Henry Faville officiating interment at Oak Grove. Pallbearers listed as E M Wing J P Salzer A Walker Fred Phillips H B Vincent and A F Reitzel.
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Jessie Bigelow
Volney A. Bigelow
la Crosse Hospita
Bright
Miss Bigelow
Harry
Walter
Willis
la Crosse
Pine Street
Henry Faville
Fessler & Dahl
Oak Grove Cemetery
E. M. Wing
J. P. Salzer
A. Walker
Fred Phillips
H. B. Vincent
A. F. Reitzel
Armory Purchase Delayed for Company B Wisconsin Guard
The executive board of Company B Wisconsin National Guard postponed a meeting to decide on buying the old Y M C A building for armory use. Earlier negotiations were abandoned, and owners have revived offers with new inducements. No action has been taken yet.
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Company B
Wisconsin National Guard
California Archdeacon’s Daughter to Wed Japanese Aoki in Tacoma
Helen Gladys Emery daughter of California Episcopal archdeacon travels to Tacoma Washington to marry Gungko Aoki a Japanese man after a quarrel with former friends who opposed the match. She is accompanied by her approving mother.
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Oate Madeira
Cal
Helen Gladys Emery
Episcopal Church of California
Tacoma
Wash
Gungko Aoki
It Is Easier to Grasp Some Opportunities Than Let Go
A reflective line notes the challenge of embracing new chances while holding on to what remains familiar. The quote suggests opportunity awareness often surpasses the difficulty of release and transition.
Fragmented Proverb Says Consent and Consequences
They who blind themselves to a wrong keep their eyes open to its revenues. When a woman means yes her no is not strenuous.
Stars of La Crosse meet Stars of Winona Sunday
A major bowling tourney to be held at Winona Sunday afternoon features La Crosse taking on Winona for a $50 purse. La Crosse seeks revenge after a defeat last week. listed players include Stender, Getts, Koppelberger, C A Hunt, and E A Hunt.
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Stars of la
Mauston Lawyer Jack Price Jr Dies at Home
Word reached Mauston Wisconsin of the death yesterday afternoon of Jack Price Jr an attorney in Mauston well known in the legal circle his passing will be deeply mourned by the local bar and community members price was aged and resided in Mauston WI with the death reported at his home
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Jack Price, Jr
Mauston
Wis
Price
Dutch Court Plans English Obstetrician For Queen
London dispatch reports the Dutch court arranging for a renowned English obstetrician to attend Queen Wilhelmina in the near future. The nation watches the queen’s pending ordeal with intense concern after earlier mishaps.
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London
Wilhelmina
Holland
Opinion on arson suspicion after a house fire
The quote notes a belief gap in arson cases as seven of ten people suspect a homeowner who loses his house to fire. It reflects social judgment and the tendency to blame the victim in such incidents.
Quote on Self-Satisfaction and Social Failings
A reflective line notes that self-satisfaction can hinder pleasing others and implies some people never satisfy those around them. The statement frames social friction as a consequence of vanity.
Ambition Delayed as Man Strives for Greatness
A reflective line notes many men plan to achieve greatness yet delay the effort. It emphasizes human hesitation and the universal aim toward improvement without outlining concrete actions or outcomes.
Ambition to Cleanse the World Appears in Local Scrubs
A brief item notes that several small groups express a desire to cleanse the world. The piece outlines their growing ambition, motivations, and the public scrutiny it attracts.
Superior League Progress Amid Club Financing Shift
President Elliott of the MW league reported a positive communique from Superior noting steady progress. The Commercial Club has assumed financing responsibilities for the organization.
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Elliott
MW. League
Surior Today
Family ties as fruit siblings visit father in hospital
Misses Alice Fruit of Sparta and Ruth of Menomonie arrived at St. Francis hospital to be at their father's bedside. Clyde Fruit is expected to return from Milwaukee today.
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Alice Fruit
Sparta
Ruth
Menomonie
St. Francis Hospital
Clyde
Milwaukee
Schoonhoven to Visit Eau Claire Club Leader
Manager Schoonhoven of the Bau Claire baseball club is due in the city tomorrow for a visit with President Elliott and will proceed to Eau Claire to assume duties as manager.
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Schoonhoven
Bau Claire
Elliott
Eau Claire
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