Minnesota Rail Commission Hears of Freight Rate Impacts
Second Vice President Farrington of the Great Northern testifies before the railway and warehouse commission about a two year tonnage drop of 11,000,000 for Minnesota. He cites Wheat and local traffic as factors while figures show revenue declines under proposed rates.
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St. Paul
Farrington
Great Northern Railway
Railway and Warehouse Commission
Staples
Minnesota
Takig
Ferrington
North Dakota
Chances for artillery camp at Camp Douglas
Secretary of War Taft recommends Congress authorize a rifle and artillery range for regular and state troops at Camp Douglas. Esch and Stevens push for favorable action as the plan targets Fort Snelling Fort Sheridan and Des Moines troops. A large practice area is sought to accommodate field pieces and brigade maneuvers.
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Congress
Northwest
Camp Douglas
Taft
House Committee On Appropriations
Esch
Stevens
Wisconsin
War Department
Fort Snelling
Fort Sheridan
Des Moines
Secretary of War
Former La Crosse Lawyer Dead
Charles J. Alden a pension attorney known in Milwaukee for ten years and long a La Crosse resident died yesterday morning after a long illness at age 61 Funeral services set for 2 pm tomorrow at George L Thomas undertakers Milwaukee street with Rev Judson Hilsworth officiating Interment at Forest Home cemetery
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Charles J. Alden
Milwaukee
la Crosse
George L. Thomas
Milwaukee Street
Judson Hilsworth
Forest Home Co
Flood Near Houston Causes Mild Damage and Train Delays
The Houston area dealt with a heavy rain flood on Root and South Fork rivers. Floodwaters filled cellars and washed some roads but damage was minor and repairable. a rail washout east of Houston halted service while rural routes were temporarily interrupted due to washed bridges and out roads.
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Houston
Root
South Fork
Bluff
Mill
Railroad Company
Minneapolis lumberman loses big in Puter scheme
C A Smith, a Minneapolis lumber man returned from the Pacific coast, says he may have lost 150000 to 200000 through dealings with the fugitive Puter who escaped a Boston secret service officer and is wanted in La Crosse on a warrant by H Goddard who also lost money in the same scheme.
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C. A. Smith
Minneapolis
Pacific Coast
Council Sets Firemen Additions for Uniform Hours
A special common council meeting is called to review fire and finance committee reports. It considers adding three firemen so the department can maintain the same summer and winter hours with a 12 hour vacation every fourth day.
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Common Council
Fire Department
Death of Miss Catherine Howes After Cancer Treatment
Miss Catherine Howes, treated in Chicago for a cancerous growth on the back of her head, has died. The 22 year old taught near Waukon and attended Winona Seminary. Her body is being returned to Waukon for burial. The note details times for a church meeting and missionary activities in Galesville including speakers Mrs Flora D. Palmer and Rev L F Esselstyn.
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Catherine Howes
Chicago
Waukon
Miss Howes
Winona
St. Francis Hospital
N. F. Chapman
Galesville
Women's Missionary Society
Presbytery
Flora D. Palmer
New York City
L. F. Esselstyn
Teheran
Persia
Home Missions
Organ Installed at North Presbyterian Church
A pipe organ was installed at North Presbyterian Church yesterday afternoon. The organ is valued at 1000 dollars with Andrew Carnegie pledging to donate half if the congregation covers the other half. The instrument is being assembled and should be ready for use next Sunday.
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North Presbyterian Church
Andrew Carnegie
W. J. Turner
Franklin club debate tonight at Fjelstad hall
The Franklin club will debate the filtering question tonight using Fjelstad hall to accommodate large crowds. Prominent speakers are on the question and the discussion is expected to be very interesting.
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Franklin Club
Fjelstad Hall
North Side Church Meeting Program Highlights
The La Crosse Presbytery schedules meetings at North Presbyterian church on April 10 and 11 with a program including opening sermon by Rev. S. L. McKee, constitution of presbytery, roll call and officer election, followed by a devotional led by Rev. J. H. Black of Sechlerville.
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North Side Church Meeting
la Crosse
North Presbyterian Church
S. L. McKee
Presbytery
J. H. Black
Sechlerville
Burlington Adopts German Steam Motor for Branch Lines
Burlington railroad plans a German steam motor car to compete with electric railways. Expert Max Toltz surveyed Europe and returned with favorable results. A prototype will be tested at Aurora shops and may be mass produced for 50 to 60 passengers. The railroad previously discarded gasoline electric motors after European trials.
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Burlington Railroad
Burlington
Hlimois
Max Tolz
Great Northern and
Northern Pacific
Europe
Aurora
Toltz
North Side Briefs Highlight Local Happenings and Moves
Community notes report Mrs. August Stiele’s birthday celebration on Sumner street with friends and gifts. Other items include ill residents Miss Helma Olsen and B B Pendleton, visitors from Weimar and Aurora, church events, and several residents moving into new addresses on Caledonia street and nearby blocks.
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New Wall Paper
Staats’ Wall Paper Co
August Stiele
Sumner Street
Helma Olsen
Kd. Berg
Weimar
Minn
Sie
Olive
Paul Redpath
Aurora
Scandinavian Baptist Church
H. M. Mason
Ladies of the Maccabees
Rose Street
Goose Green
George Overturf
Upper
Minnesota
Lizzie Butsch
Mm.e
Lower Rose Street
B. B. Pendleton
Caledonia Street
Carl Danielson
Burns
A. L. Swarthout
Onalaska
Marvin
Geo. B. Marvin
Five Houses to be Moved from Lots
Otto Granke announces relocation of five houses from unnamed lots. Both phones listed.
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Otto Granke
Chicago and North Western Railways Low Fare Excursions
One way second class rates to San Francisco and Western points from Chicago via the Chicago Union Pacific North-Western Line from February 15 to April 7, 1906. Excursions include Pullman Tourist sleeping cars at $7 double berth Chicago to Pacific Coast, with dining cars and meals a la carte. Tickets and details from Chicago & North Western Railway agents.
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Ccolonist
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Portland
Tacoma
Seattle
Boise City
Spokane
Walla Walla
Ogden
Salt Lake City
Butte
Montana
Colorado
Utah
Nevada
Pacific Coast
Chicago
Union Pacific & North-Western
Pullman
Chicago & North-Western Ry
Western routes reduced one way fares announced
The North Western Line announces reduced one way fares to Tennessee Kentucky Nebraska Wyoming Kansas Colorado Missouri New Mexico Mexico Texas Western Louisiana Arkansas and Oklahoma and Indian Territories. Tickets and full information available from Chicago and North Western Ry agents.
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Tennessee
Kentucky
Nebraska
Wyoming
Kansas
Colorado
Missouri
New Mexico
Mexico
Texas
Louisiana
Arkansas
Oklahoma and
Indian Territories
North-Western Line
Chicago & North- Western Ry
Low Rates to West and Northwest via Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul
Low rates to California and North Pacific coast points available through April 7 by the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railway. Fares are $34.90 to California and $28.95 to North Pacific coast, with many other West and Northwest destinations at reduced or half rates for children. Liberal stop overs allowed on all tickets. Tickets valid in tourist sleepers. For routes, rates and service contact your local ticket agent or F A Miller General Passenger Agent Chicago.
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Northwest
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
California
North Pacific Coast
F. A. Miller
Chicago
Homeseekers Excursion to Northwest West and Southwest
The North Western Line offers greatly reduced sale excursion tickets to the indicated territories. Standard and Tourist Sleeping Cars with Free Reclining Chair Cars and The Best of Everything. For dates of sale and full particulars apply to agents Chicago & North.
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North-Western Line
Chicago & North- Western Ry
Very Low Rates to Northern Settlers’ Reunion in San Antonio
Very low rates to the second annual reunion of the Northern Settlers' Association at San Antonio Texas. Meetings are to be held April 20 and 21. Excursion tickets sold on April 3 and 17 with favorable return limits. Apply to agents Chicago North-Western Ry.
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Northern Settlers’ Association
San Antonio
Texas
North-Western
Chicago & North-Western Ry
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G. Strickland
Omaha Road
Strickland
Mr. Alden
Pennsylvania
E. B. Wolcott Post
South Africa
Alden
Douglas
Puter
Mit
Chicago Board of Trade
North Side News
Aldis O' Geran
Lier Tale
Nep
Peter
Loomis
Hagar Street
North Side Briefs
Harold C. Seymour
Stoddard
H. A. McKenzie
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King
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C. EF. Norbeck
Linker Bldg
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Call
North Third Street
Wis
Northwestern Hotel
Zoo West Avenue South
T. J. Gibson
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Alexander & Verkin
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Wilhelm & Alexander
Caledonia St
la Crosse Can Co
the Tribune
Moser College
Ill
la’ Crosse
Ino. Gund Brg. Co
Wanted—Girls, la Crosse Cracker & Candy Co
Hotel Law
113 South
Moler College
la Crosse Threshing Machine Mfg. Co
West Ave
Paperhangers
A. & C. Johnson
la Crosse, Wis
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Cordell
Main Street
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Dakota, Minn
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