May Day Visits and Local News in La Crosse
Mrs. George W. Bunge and children visit relatives in Eitzen Minnesota. Weather forecast calls for fair, cooler tonight and tomorrow. May seventeenth marked Norway independence with flags. Masons plan second degree work tonight. C T Carroll oversees Milwaukee road roundhouse projects. Henry Guillaume, convicted burglar, sent to industrial school. La Crosse Plow Company workers hold a picnic at Myrick Park. Frank J. Koblitz and wife welcome a ten pound baby boy. Hill couple visiting Dubuque. Spence McCord fire settlements totaling 90675 for Spence McCord and 5625 for Funke. Pavement work delayed by wet weather.
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George W. Bunge
Eitzen
Minn
Weather Department
Norway
North la Crosse
C. T. Carroll
Milwaukee Road
Round House
Henry Guillaume
L. W. King
Toda
la Crosse
Myrick Park
Frank J. Koblitz
Winnebago Street
H. P. Hill
Dubuque
Spence McCord
Spence-McCord Company
Funke Company
Very Low Excursion Rates to Pacific Coast via Northwestern Line
Excursion rates to San Francisco Los Angeles Portland Tacoma Seattle and other Pacific coast points will run from May 23 24 25 20 30 31 and June 1 2 with favorable return limits for National Council Knights of Columbus at Los Angeles Two daily fast trains to the coast The Overland Limited electric lighted throughout under three days en route The California Express with drawing room and tourist sleeping cars Apply to Chicago and Northwestern Ry agents for rates and tickets.
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San Francisco
Los Angeles
Portland
Tacoma
Seattle
National Council Knights of Columbus
Pacific Coast
California Express
Chicago & Northwestern Ry
Excursion Tickets Announced by C. M. & St. P. Ry
The C M and St P railroad will sell excursion tickets at low rates for events in St Louis Missouri May 16 to 24 for the National Baptist Anniversary Minneapolis Minnesota May 16 and 17 for the Norwegian Celebration Fresno California May 18 to 26 for the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church Call at the ticket office for sale dates rates and limits.
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C. M
St. P. Ry
National Baptist
St. Louis
Minneapolis
General Assembly of Cumberlad Presbyterian Church
Fresno
California
Friday and Saturday Excursion Rates to Devils Lake Wis
Excursion tickets to Devils Lake Wisconsin via the Northwestern Line are on sale Fridays and Saturdays. Tickets are limited for return until the Monday following, allowing a pleasant outing without interfering with business. Apply to Chicago and North Western Railway agents.
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Devils Lake
Wis
Chicago & North Western Ry
Very Low Rates to St Louis via Northwestern Line
Ex excursion tickets will be sold May 13 to 22 to St Louis on the Northwestern Line. Tickets returnable until May 24. Travel on account of National Baptist anniversaries. Apply to agents Chicago and Northwestern Ry.
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St. Louis
National Baptist
Chicago & Northwestern Ry
Armour Car Line chief admits fruit transport monopoly
Washington May 17 Senate committee hears George R Robbins of Armour Car Line acknowledge twenty to thirty exclusive railroad contracts for fruit transport and a monopoly in parts of the west and south He says the company is private not subject to interstate laws and that rates are set by these contracts While denying overall advantages Robbins notes monopoly within Pere Marquette Georgia Florida and parts of the south
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Washington
Senate Committee On Interstate Commerce
George R. Robbins
Armour Car Line Company
Armours
Robbins
Armour
Elkins
Kean
Foraker
Michigan
Boston
Pere Marquette
Armour Line
Dolliver
California
Georgia
Florida
Gund Sale WHE Autom WPT Today in La Crosse
The Gund Brewing company showcased its first auto-delivery wagon in La Crosse, a large quiet truck by Ranier Vehicle Co. of New York. If feasible, more machines may be added nationally. an expert from New York is overseeing the rollout.
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la Crosse
Gund Brewing Company
Ranier Vehicle Co
New York
Gund Company
Kansas City
Hirshheimer Plow Works celebrates 40th anniversary at La Crosse
Workers and families gather at Myrick Park for a picnic as Dana's Third regimental band plays. The Hirshheimer plant closes for the day with dinner provided and pay for workers and their spouses to attend. The company began forty years ago under A. A. Hirshheimer and has grown to become a leading plow manufacturer employing hundreds.
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Hirshheimer Plow
la Crosse
Myrick Park
Dana
Hirschheimer Company
A. A. Hirshheimer
Moving Pictures At Corner Of Fourth And Pearl Streets
Evening shows announced at the corner of Fourth and Pearl streets with strong local interest. The La Crosse public schools awarded the annual paper and stationery contract to the Mac Clelland Paper Company yesterday.
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Fourth
Pearl Streets
la Crosse
MacClelland Paper Company
Exciting chase ends in store sale misunderstanding
A noon pursuit through Fourth and Main shows a thief chased by a lone woman, a blue coated officer, and a crowd including children and a dog. The suspect falls, is captured by a clerk, confesses, and is released after store staff reveal the item was sold at a marked down regular price.
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Fourth and Main
Fourth Street
Main Street
Poehling
J. J. Poehling
Martin
Mr. Poehling
Police Move On Unlicensed Dog Owners With Warrants
The police department has started arrest procedures and serving warrants on individuals who own unlicensed dogs, citing enforcement of local pet licensing rules.
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the Police Department
La Follette Puts Railroads Under Scrutiny Hot Shots
Madison Wis May 17 Governor La Follette transmitted a lengthy special message with the railroad investigation report by Commissioner Thomas. The findings allege missed gross earnings of about 10 million dollars with roughly 450 thousand dollars in unpaid taxes. Suits for penalties and back taxes are underway. The report details rebates and commissions for favored shippers. A railroad rate bill was sent to the senate with amendments and set for debate Thursday.
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Madison
Wis
la Follette
Thomas
Omaha
Assembly
Senate
Railroad Rate Commission
Committee On Railroads
Christian Science Lecture At La Crosse Theatre
First Church of Christ Scientist says the Friday evening lecture is free and open to all thinking people. Edward A. Kimball S C D will discuss Christian Science at the La Crosse theatre, inviting public attendance.
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First Church of Christ Scientist
la Crosse Theatre
Christian Science
Edward A. Kimball
For Sale Nice Pony and To Rent Rooms Notice
For sale a nice gentle pony for children and inquiry at Meister's livery barn. To rent two furnished rooms in the McDonald flat at corner Sixth and King street. New phone 835R.
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Meister
Sixth and
King Street
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