Iwo mayoral tale of Col Powell and the Powells
Col D Frank Powell told Charles Gesell he would be La Crosse mayor one day. Reported years later, Powell fulfilled the vow by winning repeated elections despite opposition. Gesell recalls the frontier leader, his scarred past, and the druggist Howard who trusted him with credit as Powell rose to prominence and kept his word.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Crosse
Col
D. Frank Powell
Charles B. Gesell
Mr. Gesell
Tribune
Col. Powell
Lanesboro
Howard
Gorky Handshake Crowds Spark Postaddress Melee in Williamsburg
In New York on May 16 Maxim Gorky faced a stampede as more than 2,000 people packed the Labor Lyceum in Williamsburg. After his speech, a guard of twenty blocked the crowd while twenty association members formed a wedge to reach his dressing room. Bruising incidents occurred but no serious injuries were reported. The stampede lasted nearly an hour before Gorky and his retinue reached the street.
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York
Maxim Gorky
Labor Lyceum
Williamsburg
Gorky
Russian Revolutionary Society
Association
Stavrum couple to witness Haakon VII coronation
Mr and Mrs Thomas Stavrum of 1122 King street depart tonight for Norway to attend the coronation of King Haakon VII. They will travel via Milwaukee to Washington and New York before sailing to Christiania, aiming to reach Trondhjen days before June 24. Stavrum last visited 22 years ago. relatives remain in the old home as he plans a September return.
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Thomas Stavrum
King’ Street
Norway
Haakon
Trondhjen
Mr. Stavrum
Stavrum
Milwaukee
Washington
la. Follette
Esch
New York
Christiania
Thondhjen
AREAT Frisco Motion Pictures At Bijou This Week
The Bijou presents life motion pictures of San Francisco showing the earthquake destruction, fires, homeless crowds, and relief efforts across the bay to Oakland. Wagons haul flour and supplies to a Presidio refugee camp while park tents supply shelter and bread from abroad. An Elks wagon helps transport provisions as a six act vaudeville bill runs at unchanged prices.
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San Francisco
Life Motion Pictures
Bijou
Grand
Market Street
Oakland
Bay
West Superior
Minneapolis
Presidio
Uncle Sam
Golden Gate Park
Very Low Excursion Rates to New Haven Convention Knights
Excursion tickets will be sold June 1 to 4 inclusive with favorable return limits on account of the Annual Convention National Council Knights of Columbus. Apply to agents Chicago & North Western Ry.
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New Haven
Conn
National Council Knights of Columbus
Chicago & North- Western Ry
Low Excursion Rates to Des Moines Iowa
Tickets for an excursion to Des Moines Iowa will be sold May 21 and 22 with return validity until May 24. The reduced rates apply on account of the Prohibition State convention. Apply through agents Chicago and North Western Railway.
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North-Western
Chicago & North-Western Ry
Excursion Tickets to St Paul Minneapolis
Excursion tickets to St Paul Minneapolis via the North Western Line will be sold May 28 to 31, limited to return until June 6, on account of the General Federation of Womens Clubs. Apply to agents.
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North-Western
Federation of Womens’ Clubs
Chicago & North-Western Ry
Knowledge Versus Guessing Keeps Price Ads Worthwhile
If it is better to know things about prices than to guess and wonder, then it is worthwhile to read the ads. The ad section urges readers to compare prices, seek bargains, and rely on transparent listings to avoid overpaying.
Local Notes From City As Seen In Paper Parcel
City items include Catherine Fleece vacationing in the city, discounts on bulk ice cream at Young’s Owl Drug, and shipping plans for the steamer C. W. Cowles around St Paul. Notices cover rail contracts, a dance at Scham’s, and various ads from Gilbertson’s shoe store and Dengler’s Winnesheik cigars. Roving updates mention a pawn of trains on the northern division, injuries from a streetcar suit, and local social events including a silver wedding anniversary at South Sixth Street.
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Main
Catherine Fleece
Minneapolis
South Eleventh Street
Young’s Owl Drug Store
C. W. Cowles
St. Paul
B. Trepte
Main Street
A. Kirchner
Hollister
Rocky Mountain
Ben Anderson
State
Gilbertson’s Shoe Store
Pearl Street
West Avenue Methodist Church
Redman
Dengier
Supt
Cunningham
The
Burlington
Street Railway Company
Edward W. Schultz
Dengler
Sparta
E. J. Whipple
Winona
FE. T. Mueller
South Sixth Street
Fugitive Surrenders in Out of Season Fishing Case
Gustav Kapanke turned himself in after four weeks on the run for catching game fish out of season and paid a 12.50 fine. A warrant had been issued April 13 by Game Warden McGinty of Darlington during a raid with Game Warden Kingsley. Schlutter, his companion, fled across the river into Minnesota and planned to pay his fine shortly.
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Gustav Kapanke
Kapanke
Julius Schlutter
McGinty
Darlington
Kingsley
Minnesota
Schlutter
Sterling Silver Souvenir Spoon At Half Price
We offer this week a new sterling silver souvenir spoon for 48c with free engraving. Quality equals higher priced spoons from other dealers, and the price is about half.
Question Will of Mrs. Doherty in Circuit Court
Circuit court this afternoon took up the case of Anna Meyer as administrator of the estate of her mother Mrs. Doherty versus William Doherty, son of the latter.
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Circuit Court
Anna Meyer
Moth
Heirs challenge will probate over deed transfer claim
The heirs contest the admission of the will to probate arguing that William Doherty obtained all the deceased’s property by a prior deed. The dispute centers on title and allegedly transferred assets before the decedent’s death, prompting the probate action.
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William Doherty
Reading Ads You Could Save A Year Of Market Purchases
If you bought everything in the best market you could save a substantial amount yearly by carefully reading ads and timing purchases to pay yourself wages for the time spent reviewing the offers. The note suggests using ad reading as a method to optimize spending and earnings over twelve months.
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John C. Burns
Fruit House
Beaver
Chas Gesell
Josh Billings
Josh
Billings
Fay Lewis
Distributors
Mrs
Frisco Motion Pictures
Des Moines
Iowa
St. Paul-Minneapolis
City News
Martin Wang
Cashton
W. O. Christie
W. Powell
O. Walter
Rogers
Irvine’s
Main St
Sontinental
Irvine'’S
the Café
J. F. Schrank
Merit
Chicago
Stadrum & Halburg’s
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