Open Season on Lower Mississippi River Boosts Steamship Plan
Diamond Jo Line prepares for a busy summer with earlier lower river sailings from St. Louis to Keokuk and Burlington starting in April. The Sidney handles early traffic, Dubuque to join later, upper river service from mid May with St Paul and Quin cy added. ships undergo major overhauls at Dubuque. Freight and passenger traffic will be separated with separate vessels and landings to improve schedules and capacity, aiming for fast trips and reduced decks for more staterooms, plus a shift to European style meals.
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Diamond Jo Company
St. Louis
Keokuk
Burlington
Sidney
Dubuque
St. Paul
Quincy
Eagle Point
$500 Contract Set for Street Signs in Clyde Ohio
At a council meeting the board of public works approved a $500 contract for street signs to the American Sign company of Clyde Ohio. Commissioner Falk said the circuit requires $500 as the original $400 would not cover costs. Some signs already stand on Cass street, dark blue enamel with white letters.
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Board of Public Works
American Sign Company
Clyde
Ohio
Falk
Kellar
Cass Street
Henry Reget Weds Miss Klusterman
Anna Klusterman of Wilmington Iowa married Henry Reget yesterday at 3 pm in the groom’s home 1138 State Street Justice Hermann Langstadt officiated Attendants William Tisch and Mrs Tisch assisted. ceremony followed by a reception They will reside at 1138 State Street
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Anna Klusterman
Wilmington
Iowa
Henry Reget
State Street
William Tisch
Justice of the Peace
Hermann Langstadt
Miss Kloster
Fish dealer fails to appear at trial
Frank Schroeder, arrested for selling game fish out of season, was released on his own recognizance but failed to appear for trial. The hearing proceeded in his absence, and he was convicted and fined $50 with $25 costs and 90 days in jail. Judge Brindley called it the first such trust breakdown in years.
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Frank Schroeder
Brindley
Educator F Louis Soldan Dies Suddenly in St Louis
F Louis Soldan superintendent of public schools in St Louis collapses on the street at noon. He was one of the best known educators in the United States, and his death shocks the city and American education circles.
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ST. Louis
F. Louis Soldan
United States
Republican Ward Caucus in La Crosse Ninth Ward
Notice announces a Republican ward caucus for La Crosse Ninth Ward to nominate an alderman candidate to fill the vacancy from Alderman B. H. Valentine’s resignation. The event occurs Saturday March 28, 1908 between 7 and 8 p m at the Berlin Street polling booth with Otto Bossard as ward chairman.
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City of
la Crosse
Berlin Street
B. H. Valentine
Otto Bosshard
C. H. Hulberg
Back Pain Remedy Advised For Kidney Trouble
An old public notice promotes a vegetable kidney remedy for backache and urinary issues. It prescribes Compound Karyon with Fluid Dandelion and Syrup of Sarsaparilla, taken after meals and at night, claimed to purify blood, relieve rheumatism, and normalize kidney function.
Penrose Ill and Machine Worries
Profile of Senator Penrose detailing his background Yale honors legal work and wealth. The piece notes his leadership of the Pennsylvania Republican machine after Matt Quay and remarks on past re election challenges. It highlights his humor after a dinner with Joe Sibley and his lifelong bachelor status and loyalty to the party organization.
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Pennsylvania Republican
Penrose
Yale
Reform
Quay
Matt Quay
Pennsylvania
Joe’ Sibley
Senator Penrose
Senate
Washington
Elect successor to Panke at Trades and Labor Council
A meeting tonight will elect a successor to Business Manager William Panke. Although no candidates have publicly announced, the contest is expected to be lively. Minor business will also be on the agenda.
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Trades and Labor Council
William Panke
Change in Easter Cantata Rehearsal Schedule
Rehearsals for the Easter Cantata will not be at the First Methodist Church on Saturday or Monday evenings as planned. They will now meet on Tuesday Thursday and Saturday of next week.
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First Methodist
Marriage License for Joseph Fischer and Louisa Brey
Marriage license announced for Joseph Fischer a diemaker formerly with Vote Berger company to wed Louisa Brey both of this city.
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Joseph Fischer
Vote-Berger Company
Louisa Brey
Plot to Kill Milwaukee Priest Targets Parochial School
A mysterious unsigned note threatens the Rev. Bronislaus Ce lichowski pastor of St. Hedwig's Parish and a plan to dynamite or burn the school is feared. A strange man was seen prowling in the school basement alarming a pupil who alerted a nun. Police monitor the church school and residence while seeking the author of the note.
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Milwaukee
Bronislaus F. Celichowski
Racine Street
Brady and
Racine Streets
Brady Street
Franklin Place
Magnetized Snow Disrupts Telephone Wires In La Crosse
Superintendent William F. Goodrich of the La Crosse Telephone Co reports large snow flakes generate electricity when blown across wires. He says the effect mirrors chaff effects and causes crackling transmitters, inconveniencing long distance operators known as the Hello Girls.
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William F. Goodrich
la Crosse Telephone Company
Pittsburg Loot May Reach a Million
Pittsburg reports that bank officials claim the loss from John Young and Reiber may reach up to a million dollars though initial estimates cited 300000. Young and Reiber were detained three days in the bank basement to obtain their full account of the shortage tied to losses from a lead mine investment. The arrest of Miller and Co brokers' local manager added to brokerage houses' consternation.
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Pittsburg
Farmers’ Deposit National Bank
John Young
Young
Reiber
Miller & Co
Mrs Graffer Dies After Long Illness
Mrs Karl Graffer died today shortly after noon at 209 Winnebago street after about a year of illness with complications. She was 66, recently marking her birthday, and resided in La Crosse for years. Survived by husband Ever Graffer, three daughters Mrs M Pederson of Coon Valley, Mrs Knudson of this city, Miss Selma at home, and sons Anton and Emil of this city. Funeral Monday at 2:30 from the residence. Rev Magelssen to conduct. interment Oak Grove cemetery.
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Karl Graffer
Ever Graffer
Winnebago Street
la Crosse
M. Pederson
Coon Valley
Knudson
Selma
Anton and
Emil
Rev. Magelssen
Oak Grove
Easter Concert Program Advances in Saengerfest
At a Saengerfest committee meeting the Easter concert plan was set for the second week after Taster. Kreutz's 25 piece orchestra will perform 11 numbers. The mixed chorus and male chorus will sing two numbers each, four solos are planned, and Prof Frey and Prof Esler will direct the choruses.
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Saengerfest Committee
Kreutz
Thomas
J. L. Utermo
Special Meeting Called for Motorboat Club
A call was issued for a special meeting of the Motorboat Club to be held at 9 o'clock tomorrow evening at Ellis' hall. The committee appointed to consider a marine railway and mooring facilities for boats will present an important report to members.
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Motorboat Club
Ellis’ Hall
Ninth Ward Republicans to Hold Alderman Caucus
Republicans of the Ninth ward meet Saturday evening in the election booth to nominate a candidate for alderman. George B. Marvin and H. M. Swirthout are the Republican contenders.
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Ninth Ward
George B. Marvin
H. M. Swirthout
May Grant Many New Pensions
Captain Joseph Burger of the pension department visits La Crosse to review veterans records for possible inclusion on the pension list. If his report is approved, La Crosse could add several new pensioners. He then travels to St Paul for headquarters.
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Joseph Burger
Pension Department
la Crosse
Rail lawyers assess Supreme Court ruling on penalty clause
St Paul, Minn. March 27. A leading railroad attorney says the Supreme Court decision affects only the penalty clause of the passenger and commodity laws. Attorneys believe no further trade or fare raises will be considered as the penalty clause is held unconstitutional.
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ST. Paul, Minn
United States Supreme Court
Indictments Filed Against Calhoun and Ruef in Bribery Case
Three indictments with three counts each accuse Pat Calhoun president of United Railways and Abraham Ruef of offering a $4,900 bribe on May 10, 1906. Grand jury filings submitted to Presiding Judge Sturdevant in San Francisco.
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San Franscsco
Pat Calhoun
United Railways
Abraham Ruef
Sturdevant
Calhoun
Ruef
Married in Minneapolis. Bond weds Miss Matson
Frank Bond and Miss Lllian Matson, both formerly of the North side, were married this morning in Minneapolis by Rev. Shannon. Miss Pearl Matson, sister of the bride, served as bridesmaid with Mr. Chris Grams as groomsman.
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Frank Bond
Lllian Matson
North Side
Minneapolis
Shannon
Pearl Matson
Chris Grams
No Council Meeting Scheduled for Monday
The common council will not hold a special meeting on Monday as once suggested. The next regular meeting is set for April 10.
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Common Council
Avoid Secret Stomach Remedies Promoted as Safe
An advertisement warns against secret tonics and pills that may cause drug habits. It promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a safe, non secret remedy that aids digestion using natural ingredients and hours of clinical endorsement. The copy claims the product digests food and relieves dyspepsia with a suggested free sample from F A Stuart Co, Marshall Mich.
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Stuart
United States
Canada
F. A. Stuart Co
Stuart Bidg
Marshall. Mich
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Torreon
Mexican Central
Good
Guadalajara
Lake Chapala
Cuernavaca
Republic of Mexico
A. Dulobery
J. C. McDonald
C. B. Stevens
Optician
McMillan
Hoeschler’s
Thos. Gillard
Elgin
Sterling Remedy Co
Chicago
N.Y
Klusterman
Panke
Parker
Parker's Jewelry
Wis
Goodrich
Motorboat
Src
Panama
Dept
State Bank of la
U. S
Erin
Bernard Daly
Joseph Murphy
Daly
the Tribune
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