Mystery of Rose Wilson Vanishing Deepens
Miss Rose Wilson, 18, from La Farge, worked for Ralph Henry in Viroqua, disappeared April 23 after crying at not receiving mail. She may have taken a train out of town. Belongings included a letter to her parents and money found with Henry. She bought expensive clothes recently and is believed possibly to be with an uncle in Fairview, Minnesota.
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Viroqua
Wis
Rose Wilson
Ralph Henry
la Crosse Southeastern
Wilson
la Farge
Henry
Henry's
Fairview
Minn
Special Council Meeting Tonight Urges Saengerfest Rooms
A special common council meeting is called by the Mayor to decide on granting Saengerfest association use of rooms in the Second ward school house at Third and King for office space for the secretary. The council will also revisit the ordinance creating two park districts, previously shelved after two aldermen opposed it.
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Common Council
Saengerfest Association
Second Ward
Third and
King Streets
Taft and Harriman Reach Broad Political Understanding
A New York News Bureau report from Washington says Taft campaign managers and Wall Street headed by E. H. Harriman have reached an amity based agreement with far reaching political and financial significance. The statement notes high importance in political and financial circles and is reported with guarded optimism.
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New York
Taft
Wall Street
E. H. Harriman
Washington
Harriman
Bryan Men Do Not Bolt In Minn
St Paul May 15 Gov John A Johnson was yesterday named the Democratic presidential candidate for Minnesota. Amid scenes of wild enthusiasm the Minnesotan boom was launched. Bryan supporters did not bolt as expected and pressed to name Bryan as second choice but were defeated by over five to one. Fewer hard feelings than anticipated marked the event.
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ST. Paul
Minn
John A. Johnson
Democratic Party
Bryan
Record quake hits near Pacific Central America
Weather Bureau seismographs recorded a strong earthquake at 3 39 52 this morning in Washington D C The vibrations lasted about an hour and the epicenter was estimated at about 3200 miles away likely in Central America or the Pacific Ocean just west of it.
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Washington, D. C
Weather Bureau Seismographs
Washington
Central America
Pacific Ocean
Boy Picked Up By Police Returns To Milwaukee
John Murphy, a young boy picked up by police in the railroad yards on the north side Wednesday morning, was sent back to Milwaukee at noon today. He stated that his mother lived at Milwaukee.
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John Murphy
Milwaukee
Z'pmother
Mil Wau
Rockefeller Cure Promises Lasting Relief for Dyspepsia
A supplement style note touts a cure once used by Mr. Rockefeller for chronic stomach ills. It credits an Ohio physician with a quick improvement and claims the “Rockefeller Cure” uses Cardiol essence, pepsin essence, and ginger syrup. Readers are urged to mix at home or through druggists and take after meals.
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Mr. Rockefeller
Ohio
Rockefeller
President Defines States Rights Idea and Water Reform
Leaders urge water filtration and settling tanks at Cumberland after typhoid peaks in 1906 and 1907. California figures call for forest preservation to curb private monopolies, while New York experts stress conservation of U S water power as oil and fuel decline.
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Cumberland
Washington
California
George C. Pardee
Pacific Coast
United States
H. St. Clair Putnam
LL. B. EE
New York
Steamer C. Suit Rescued After Sinking Leak
Milwaukee May 15 The steamer C. Suit was picked up last night by the steamer W. H. Gratwick in a sinking condition from a leak. The leak was blocked by freight and the crew was helpless.
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Milwauke
Wis
C. Suit
W. H. Gratwick
Dick Nack Visits City for Short Family Stay
Dick Nack of St Paul visits his parents Mr and Mrs G Nack at 1019 Vine Street for several days. He plans to return Sunday evening.
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Dick Nack
St. Paul
City
Mrs. G. Nack
Vine Street
Lutherans to convene in La Crosse next fall
Delegates from Minnesota North and South Dakota and part of Wisconsin will attend the central conference of the English Lutheran synod to be held in La Crosse next fall. The tenth anniversary of the local church will be celebrated during the conference, with the Women's Home Missionary society likely meeting then as well. Rev. Clemens just returned from a Minneapolis synod meeting praising its success. exact dates will be announced later.
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English Lutheran Synod
la Crosse
Minnesota
North
South Dakota
Wisconsin
Women’s Home Missionary Society
Clemens
Minneapolis
Students Seek One Session Day At La Crosse High
A petition from La Crosse high school students asks the board of education to grant one session for the remainder of the term or allow four classes in the morning and two in the afternoon to finish by 2 30. The one session plan has been approved in past years as satisfactory for study and work. Under one session, classes begin at 8 00, with a 15 minute intermission at 11 30 and dismissal at 1 00. The students have signed the petition and a special board meeting will be requested to mediate action on the plan.
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la Crosse High School
Board of Education
Vreeland Bill Up To The Senate
Washington D C May 15 The senate adopted an amended Aldrich bill as a substitute for the Vreeland bill. It will go to conference between the two houses. The Vreeland measure faced opposition from Congressmen Cooper Kuesterman Nelson Morse and Cary on the rule and vote, while Wisconsin Democrats opposed the bill.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
House
Cooper, Kuesterman
Nelson
Morse
Gadski Delights La Crosse Audience With Exquisite Voice
Renowned soprano Johanna Gadski, accompanied by Mr. La Forge, captivated a wet La Crosse crowd in a three part program. Her live repertoire spanned Classical, French American, and Modern German songs, ending with dramatic Wagnerian pieces. Encores highlighted her vocal range and stage presence as she and La Forge received strong acclaim.
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Johanna Gadski
Mme. Gadski
la Crosse
Winona
Franz
Schumann
Schubert
Hark
la Forge
Schlupfwinkel
Niemand
Tannhauser
Mr. la Forge
Mrs. Tauscher
Lotte
New York
Europe
America
Metropolitan Opera House
Carl B. Noelke
Hamiter Surrenders Office to Pindall in Little Rock
In Little Rock on May 15 Governor Pindall and party arrived at the statehouse to find Acting Governor Hamiter in the executive suite. Hamiter offered his hand to Pindall, which was refused. He said he acted per the constitution and later turned the office over, declining further greeting before leaving for his hotel.
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Little Rock
Pindall
Hamiter
No Action Taken to Secure Pastor at Presbyterian Church
A committee meeting on a successor to the late Rev. Fowler of First Presbyterian Church reported that Rev. E. A. Cutler of Westminster Presbyterian Church Milwaukee would remain in Milwaukee. No other candidates were named, and the position remains open until candidates visit the city.
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Fowler
First Presbyterian Church
E. A. Cutler
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Milwaukee
Citizens Slow to Trim Trees
Public works reports that property owners are slow to trim trees and notify the board. If they call this month, trimming waste will be hauled away free of charge. Notices were sent at month start and only a few calls have been received.
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Board of Public Works
Thieves Escape With All Cars From Spears Basement
Police have no trace of the thieves who entered Joseph Spears residence basement and stole his entire stock of cars. Investigators say they are not divulging information and have no clues at present.
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Joseph Spears
French Critics in Duel Over Newspaper Feud
Paris reporters Lalo and Vuillemin, noted musical critics from rival papers, dueled with swords today over a long running controversy. Vuillemin was wounded in the clash.
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Paris
Lalo and
Vuillemin
Card of Thanks for Frank Holtz
The undersigned express heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors for kindness during illness and death of husband and brother Frank Holtz. Gratitude extended to those sending floral tributes and to the Bottlers' Union and Rev Andreas. Mrs Frank Holtz and Family, Brothers and Sisters of Deceased and is a Nedinger Family.
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Frank Holtz
Andreas
Nedinger
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REV. Clemens Lands Big Synod Conference
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