La Follette Gave Government Back to the People
A Wisconsin retailer recounts efforts by La Crosse retailers to support home industry and public welfare. He cites joining local associations, rebuilding a destroyed cracker and candy company, enacting weights and measures rules, bond requirements for transient sellers, bread weight laws, and stamping out trading stamps. He discusses toll bridges, park building, and tackling the high cost of living to benefit consumers.
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Madison
la Crosse
Retail Grocers’ Association
Retail Merchants’ Association
la Crosse Cracker and Candy Company
Northwest
Wisconsin
Pat
Minnesota
Senate Delays Vote on Clem Host Fire Marshal Appointment
Madison Wis May 20 The senate halted business to address Governor McGovern's appointment of Clem P Host Milwaukee as state fire marshal The call lasted thirty minutes before the matter was moved to the calendar foot Recess extends to 7 30 p m for possible vote
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Madison
Wis
Senate
House
McGovern
Clem P
Milwaukee
Women Deputies Guard Colorado Polls In Historic Move
Denver May 20. For first time in state history women deputy sheriffs work polling places under the new commission form government. They were sworn in by Sheriff D M Sullivan and tasked to stop all law violations at the polls. A graft grand jury remained in session to hear complaints.
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Denver
Col
Colorado
Commission
D. M. Sullivan
Bakers Hear Sanitation Talk and Call for Association
Twenty six bakers attended a sanitation discussion at the city hall board of health office. C J Kremer urged formation of a Bakers Association to inspect shops and raise standards under state pure food laws, with leniency ended as of now for violations.
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Board of Health
C. J. Kremer
State Industrial Commission
Kramer
Edward Evans
J. M. Furstman
J. D. Beck
Beck
Bakers’ Association
Mr. Kremer
Montague Candy and Cracker
Missionary Social Union Annual Meeting in La Crosse
La Crosse hosts the Missionary Social Union annual meeting at St Pauls Universalist Church this Saturday with a 6 30 p m supper for officers delegates and ministers. Dr William H McGlauflin Universalist general superintendent will be the keynote speaker. Participating churches include First Baptist Central Congregational Caledonia Street and West Avenue Methodist with First and North Presbyterian churches in attendance.
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la Crosse
Missionary Social Union
St. Paul’s
McGlauuflin
First Baptist Church
Central Congregational Church
Caledonia Street
West Avenue Methodist
First Presbyterian
North Presbyterian Church
Meinert Baby Dies of Brain Fever in Home
Douglas Meinert three year old son of Mr and Mrs William Meinert of 622 South Fifth street died at home Monday afternoon May 19 at 4 oclock after a brief illness Death was caused by brain fever Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon from the residence Rev D C Jones will officiate The pallbearers are Dean Kidder Edwin Chittell Eric Wagner and John Kurtzborsky Burial will be in Oak Grove cemetery
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Douglas Meinert
William Meinert
South Fifth Street
D. C. Jones
Dean Kidder
Edwin Chittell
Eric Wagner
John Kurtzborsky
Oak Grove Cemetery
Real estate report from La Crosse county weekly deeds
Register of Deeds Andrew Thompson releases last week’s transactions in La Crosse county. Eighteen city deeds totaling 27388 dollars, seven for 1 dollar. eleven city mortgages totaling 12051 dollars. three county deeds for 6200 dollars, one for 1 dollar. three county mortgages totaling 9900 dollars. twelve mortgages satisfied totaling 24283 dollars. four eee assigned for 930.
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la Crosse County
Register of Deeds
Andrew Thompson
Manufacturers Protest Sherman Act Exemption
Delegates at the National Manufacturers Association convention adopted a resolution denouncing exemptions for trade unions and farmers' organizations from Sherman act prosecutions. A copy was telegraphed to President Wilson and Congress.
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Detroit
Mich
National Manufacturers’ Association
Wilson
Congress
Gibson Deserted by His Attorney in Double Mistrial Bid
Newburg New York May 20 Burton W Gibson accused of murdering Mrs Szabo at Greenwood Lake last July told Judge Thompkins his lawyers abandoned him and he had no friends or funds. The judge ordered Attorney Robert Elder to explain his nonappearance as Gibson sought court appointment of counsel and prepared a petition for representation.
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Newburg
N. H
Burton W. Gibson
S. Szabo
Greenwood Lake
Thompkins
Gibson
Robert Elder
Witnesses Admit Mass Meeting Before Harvester Testimony
In Chicago on May 20 witnesses for the International Harvester Co. testified they attended a pre test meeting at the Great Northern hotel before appearing at the federal building. Do J Passage of Smithshire Tennessee said the subpoenaed witnesses gathered for a mass meeting and were questioned by T J Doyle of Lincoln Nebraska, counsel for the trust.
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Chicago
International Harvester Company
Great Northern
Federal
Taylor
Do. J. Passage
Smithshire
Harvester Company
T. J. Doyle
Lincoln, Neb
Trust
Senator Sherman Acknowledges Rumors on Lorimer Senate Bid
In Washington on May 20 Senator Lawrence Y. Sherman of Illinois said he had heard rumors that William Lorimer, ousted from the Senate, might seek his old seat in the Republican primaries next April. He offered no predictions about Lorimer entering the race.
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Washington
United States
Lawrence Y. Sherman
Illinois
William Lorimer
Senate
Sherman
Lorimer
Fireman Injured by Gas Explosion in Milwaukee Manhole
Milwaukee May 20 John Hogan a fireman suffered serious injuries from a gas explosion while battling a blaze in a manhole shortly before noon today.
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Milwaukee
Wis
John Hogan
Post Office Men Open Convention In La Crosse
Postmaster William Tscharner welcomes about thirty assistant postmasters to La Crosse for the fifth annual Wisconsin Assistant Postmasters convention in the federal court room. Mayor Ori Sorensen and President William H. Zuelke outline city and postal issues with sessions over two days on parcel post, discipline, civil service, and Sunday closing.
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Th Crosse Postoffice
Postoffice
la Crosse
William Tscharner
Wisconsin
Federal Court Room
Ori Sorensen
Sorensen
Tscharner
William H. Zuelke
Appleton
H. Zuehlke
W. B. Tscharner
Wm. H. Zuehlke
Fred W. Graff
Sheboygan
Rice Lake
Lula E. Wright
Manston
L. F. Rosenthal
Beloit
D. O. Williams
Fond du Lac
Convention Opens With Big Concert In German Methodist Church
The Sunday school and Epworth league convention of German Methodist churches in Galena opened with a concert by the church Glee club under Professor James R. Kerr. Soloists Miss Oltman and Charles C. Baker performed as Rev. J. H. Klaus and H. A. Salzer welcomed delegates. Rev. W. H. Rolfing of Colesburg discussed making the convention profitable for visitors and the church. The session continued with addresses on Joseph life and Sunday school engagement, and an evening talk titled Eyes Open by Rev. A. J. Bucher.
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Epworth
Galena
Glee Club
James R. Kerr
Rolfing
W. H. Rolfing
Colesburg
Iowa
Professor Kerr
Charles C. Baker
Paul Schultz
Loemper
Freeport
Ill
Joseph
A. J. Bucher
Cincinnati
Ohio
Mrs. Bronson Dies of Tuberculosis at 32
Mrs. B. Bronson died at her home 627 Vine Street at 10 this morning after a long tuberculosis illness. She is 32 and survived by a sister Mrs. F. E. Rediker of Minneapolis who will attend the funeral. Funeral services are Thursday afternoon from the residence with Rev. D. C. Jones officiating. Interment in Oak Grove cemetery.
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Bronson
B. Bronson
Vine Street
Oak Grove Cemetery
Stage effect enhances Majestic theater film show
The Majestic theater presents a garden style stage effect for the new movies show. Flowers and shrubs are disposed around the stage with a fountain lighting up the scene. The effect is created by Stage Manager William Freise.
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Majestic Theater
William Freise
Brodick Taken To Milwaukee On Misconduct Charge
Charles Brodick accused of misappropriating Milwaukee laundry funds was transported to Milwaukee by Detective Sewolski. He will be tried this week.
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Brodick
Milwaukee
Charles Brodick
Sewolski
Roosevelt to Press Libel Suit in Marquette
Former president Theodore Roosevelt will leave next Saturday for Marquette Michigan to press his libel suit against George Newett editor of Iron Age a Republican weekly The party includes Robert Bacon William Loeb Gifford Pinchot O K Davis Gilson Gardner John Callon O Laughlin reporters Dr Lambert and Dr Lyman Abbott The suit concerns an Iron Age editorial accusing Roosevelt of intemperance
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New York
Roosevelt
Marquette
Mich
George Newett
Iron Age
Robert Bacon
William Loeb
Gifford Pinchot
O. K. Davis
Progressive Party
Gilson Gardner
John Callon O’laughlin
Dr. Lambert
Lyman Abbott
Outlook
Pennsylvanian Delegation Arrives for University Visit
Madison Wisconsin May 20 The final committee meeting reports all entertainment plans set for the Pennsylvania delegation visiting the university. The special train led by Philadelphia’s mayor is due here early tomorrow with arrangements complete and no miscues anticipated.
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Madison, Wis
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Minstrel Show Aims to Fund Milwaukee Hospital
Two hundred Garfield lodge Knights of Pythias members perform tonight in Milwaukee to raise funds for the Milwau kee Maternity Hospital and Dispensary association. Organizers target a $50,000 goal within the next month to support a proposed new hospital.
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Pythians
Milwaukee
Wis
Garfield Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Milwaukee Maternity Hospital
Property Sold to Pay Taxes by City Treasurer
About 125 parcels of real estate were sold in the office of City Treasurer George Young to satisfy delinquent taxes.
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George Young
Home Made Week aims to showcase 60 manufacturers in windows
A gathering of 35 manufacturers in La Crosse city hall confirms at least sixty firms will exhibit in business district windows for Home Made Week, opening next Monday. Organizers expect many more to join, potentially all 125 local manufacturers, with May or Ori J Sorensen offering street space for large displays as plans for elaborate, attractive window setups unfold.
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Board of Trade Committee
Ori J. Sorensen
la Crosse
Peeress Scorns The Wigglejigs In London Society
A Times letter writer signing as a neeress condemns certain London dances including the Turkey trot and the Tango calling them horrors of American and South American orgies. She criticizes matronly supervisors for guiding girls through the season and asks hostesses to indicate on invitations which dances will be allowed.
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London
Society
Lodon
the Times
Neeress
Boston
Police to Disseminate Rules of the Road Cards
City police plan to distribute illustrated rules of the road to all automobile owners. Mayor Ori Sorensen and Chief John Webber endorse the plan to teach drivers to stay right, keep curb rules, yield when turning, and follow all automobile laws.
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Ori Sorensen
John Webber
Death driven ambulance race fatality in Milwaukee
Mrs. Sophia Scheruert, 35, died in an ambulance en route to Emers hospital after a high speed chase through Milwaukee. Authorities report she swallowed three ounces of carbolic acid amid despair over a recent divorce.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Sophia Scheruert
Emers' Hospital
Scheruer
Fire at Acme Hotel Overcomes Four In Minneapolis
A hotel fire at the Acme in Minneapolis on May 20 left four men overcome by smoke and rescued by firemen. Henry Fletcher of Butte Montana was in danger of pneumonia due to exposure as dozens of lodgers fled via stairs and fire escapes.
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Minneapolis
Instant relief from eczema the D D D prescription wash
Quick soothing wash promises instant itch relief for eczema and skin troubles. Offers a 50 cent trial and a guaranteed first bottle with no pay if not satisfied, from Columbian Drug Store Hoeschlé Bros.
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D.D.D
Columbian Drug Store
Hoeschlé Bros
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