End of Convention Honors Galena District Leader
The final session of the Sunday school and Epworth league convention in the Galena district of the German Methodist church closed last night at the First German M E Church. Dr A J Bucher of Cincinnati spoke on Following Christ. Ministers surprised Rev B C Brandenburg on his last year as district superintendent and gifted him a gold watch. Rev J H Klaus was toastmaster.
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Galena
German Methodist Church
M. E
Seventh
Ferry Streets
A. J. Bucher
Cincinnati
Christ
B. C. Brandenburg
Brandenburg
W. LD. Schlung
J. H. Klaus
Solon Attacks Paula as Liar on Floor in Budget Fight
In Madison on May 23 Assemblyman James Vint of Milwaukee called John Paula a liar during a debate over the Minkley bill letting cities vote on free textbooks. Paula defended his charges while Speaker Hall admonished both. The assembly killed the bill 53 to 32.
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Madison
Wis
John Paula
Milwaukee
James Vint
Milwaukee Social Democratic
Paula
Vint
Social Democrats
Pauly
Hall
Assembly
Last Log Drive Ends on Peshtigo River
Peshtigo Wisconsin May 23 The log drive on the Peshtigo river ends as the Peshtigo Lumber company shifts to rail timber delivery after fifty years of river logging. The drive, the last on the stream, marks the end of an era for the big Peshtigo mill.
Erin man dies after centenarian birthday milestone
William Mountin of Erin Wisconsin dies at age 110 after celebrating his birth centennial on November 22 1912. Born in County Cork Ireland he came to the United States about eighty years ago and bought a farm in Erin in 1842 where he lived with his wife who died forty eight years ago.
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West Bend
Wis
William Mountin
Erin
County Cork
Ireland
United States
Card of Thanks for Bereavement
We thank friends and neighbors for help during our bereavement in the death of our little son. Gratitude to Rev. PD. C. Jones and all who sent flowers. Mrs. Anna Meinert and Mrs. M. Stangland Family.
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PD. C. Jones
Anna Meinert
M. Stangland
Van Hise Explains University’s Political Role
Madison May 23 President Charles R Van Hise said the state university is not in politics to back any faction but is active in leadership for government improvement. He urged the university to assist the commonwealth to justify its existence.
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Commonwealth
Madison, Wis
the State University
Charles R. van Hise
Company M Drill Squad Wins at Sparta Competition
The Company M drill team from La Crosse took first prize and a silver loving cup in the Third regiment W N G drill contest at Sparta. Portage’s Company F placed second and Sparta’s Company L third. Sergeant E A Sloan led the winning squad, with corporal R H Schultz and members Theodore Johnson Fred Johnson Gregory Boschert Robert Skailand Robert Draeger Cecil Smith and Clarence Schreiber. Squads from K D L B and F companies and the Tenth battalion also competed.
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la Crosse
Sparta
Portage
Merrill
E. A. Sloan
R. H. Schultz
Theodore Johnson
Fred Johnson
Gregory Boschert
Robert Skailand
Robert Draeger
Cecil Smith
Clarence Schreiber
Merrill Men to Build Railroad from Merrill
The Minneapolis, Merrill and Marinette Railway company of Merrill filed articles of incorporation to build a 75 mile line from Merrill to Antigo and Merrill to Prentice Junction. Capital stock is 4600000 with 1000000 common shares and 5 percent preferred. Incorporators listed include J. N. Cotter, John O'Day, and others of Merrill.
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J. N. Cotter
John O’day
L. V. Anson
A. B. Nelson
A. H. Wright
Geo. T. Harding
Herman Merger
E. S. King
F. W. Kubasta
William F. Peterman
Chris Solum
Merrill
Constitution Meet Bill Meets Death in Assembly
Madison May 23 The Wisconsin assembly defeated the Rosa joint resolution by a 54 to 35 vote to submit a constitutional convention question to the people after nearly two hours of debate. Assemblyman Anderson changed his vote and later asked for reconsideration as the chamber operated amid a fighting mood through complex parliamentary maneuvers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wis
Rosa
Anderson
Gym Girls Exhibit At High School Tonight
The La Crosse High School girls will present a gymnasium exhibition in the school building featuring drill routines and apparatus. The track team departs for Madison to meet Madison in a Saturday game, led by captain Theodore Johnson aiming to secure a large share of points despite recent bad weather.
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la Crosse
Madison
Theodore Johnson
La Crosse High School President Undergoes Appendicitis Operation
McCormick B. E. of La Crosse high school had an appendectomy yesterday at 5 o'clock at St Francis hospital. The attack was sudden and Dr Evans advised immediate surgery. Hospital reports say his condition is not serious.
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B. E. McCormick
la Crosse High School
St. Francis Hospital
EK. Evans
University address on Lake Mendota sparks clash over knowledge
President Van Hise argues the university must balance progressive inquiry with respect for current methods as Wisconsin faces ongoing national disputes. He says the modern university thrives on conflict between reform and conservatism and should broaden training beyond traditional fields to include agriculture engineering journalism and commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Hise
Wisconsin
Palmotor Pulmotor to Aid City Drowning Rescue
La Crosse Gas and Electric will place a palmotor pulmotor at the city for emergencies. Dr G J Egan will demonstrate use at a Tuesday meeting with Mayor Ori Sorensen invited. another demonstration will involve physicians and dentists before turning the device over to the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Crosse
Gas and Electric Company
G. J. Egan
Ori Sorensen
Freshman Civics Class Hosts Mayor Blankenburg
One hundred well groomed freshmen crowded an advanced civics lecture by visiting Pennsylvanian Mayor Blankenburg. After the session, he took part in a campus reception, wearing a freshman green cap and humorously noting its color clashed with his whiskers.
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Blankenburg
Philadelphia
Marriage License Filed for Herman Ash and Martha Blum
A marriage license was filed today in Vernon county for Herman Ash of Bergen and Martha Blum of La Crosse with County Clerk Bert Jolivette assisting.
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Herman Ash
Bergen
Vernon County
Martha Blum
la Crosse
Bert Jolivette
Wedding Gifts Worth Millions Poured Into Berlin Palace
In Berlin on May 23 Princess Victoria Luise and Prince Ernst of Cumberland prepare for their wedding tomorrow as gifts valued at over 2.6 million dollars are opened at the palace. The array includes jewels furniture rugs and pictures from European royal families and much of Europe’s aristocracy. The Kaiser and Czar discussed in Grunewald forest while England’s King George hosts British subjects and luncheons. Hotels overflow as royals semi royals and German crowds fill the city streets to witness the spectacle.
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Berlin
Victoria Luise
Prince Ernst of Cumberland
Europe
George
England
Czar
Grunewald Forest
Empire
SEEK STILES FAMILY FORMER RESIDENTS
La Crosse police search for Roy Agnes and G H Stiles, relatives of George Stiles who died eight years ago, after a Duluth man claiming kinship sent a letter. The group appeared in early 1900s city directories but not in recent ones, suggesting they may have left La Crosse.
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Roy
Margaret
Agnes Stiles
George Stiles
la Crosse
Duluth
Riches Too Late to Help Pauper Reedal
Edward H. Reedal died at the county poor house and his funeral ended when news arrived that an estate in Norway had been settled, granting him $20,000 as his share. The legacy arrived too late to aid him.
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Fargo
N. D
Edward H. Reedal
Potter’s Field
Norway
Reedal
J C R Names Bartlett Bond In North Pole Feat
In Rochester J C R, a nameless patient at the state hospital, signals through signs that he and Captain Robert Bartlett, master of the Roosevelt under Peary, know each other. Bartlett has joined the Stefansson expedition heading to contact the blonde Eskimos in the far north.
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Rochester, Minn
Rochester State Hospital
Robert Bartlett
Roosevelt
Peary
North Pole
Bartlett
Steffanson
Yarrington Surprised On Forty-Second Birthday at Home
Yarrington of Loomis street was surprised last night when he returned from work to find friends and relatives gathered to honor his forty second birthday. Those present included Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Yarrington Mrs. L. B. Hampton and children Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Fuller Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Staats and children Mr. and Mrs. T. L. Vought Mrs. H. B. Leonard and son and Mrs. George Powell and I children.
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J. H. Yarrington
Loomis Street
G. H. Yarrington
L. B. Hampton
A. W. Fuller
R. F. Staats
T. L. Vo
Busy Week at Normal School Commencement Events
A sequence of graduation related events at the Normal School fills June after the sixth. Activities include receptions, fete day at Myrick Park, a Mississippi excursion, junior banquet, baccalaureate by Dr. Updike, senior play Much Ado About Nothing, class day, and commencement with Dr. Butler, plus an alumni reunion.
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Normal School
Cotton
Myrick Park
Mississippi
Winona
St. Paul
E. G. Updike
Madison
Nathaniel Butler
University of Chicago
Former Teller County Representative Starves in Prison
James Bacon, ex legislator from Teller county, jailed in Cripple Creek on suspicion of murdering his wife and stepdaughter, has not eaten since his arrest last Monday. He denies a hunger strike, but authorities fear for his health and tried to force water into him as he resisted. He appears despondent, isolated in his cell, avoiding conversation.
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Cripple Creek
Colo
James Bacon
Teller County
Bacon
Hearing on Burlington crossing safety at city hall
The Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railway witnesses testified today before David Harlow of the state railroad commission in the mayor's office. They defended the North La Crosse Onalaska Burlington crossing as well protected, while noting the Green Bay crossing nearby may pose more trouble to drivers due to grade, though infrequent trains lessen risk. Andrew Lees represented the railroad. petitioners were absent.
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Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad Company
David Harlow
State Railroad Commission
William Wolfe
Campbell
Burlington
North la Crosse
Onalaska
North Salem Road
Jeffreys
Harrington
Frank Bull
Green Bay
Burlington Crossing
Andrew Lees
Old horse sometimes acts coltish in imperfect imitation
A short notice describes a horse that occasionally exhibits coltish behavior but its overall actions remain a weak copy of youth. The piece notes the animal’s temperament and suggests a cautious, humorous tone.
Alleged Wood Pulp Expense Of Play Atteaux Case
Boston May 23 state shows major proof in trial of William M Wood president of the America Woolen company Frederick E Atteaux and Dennis Collins on conspiracy charges connected with the Lawrence strike. Checks and vouchers show Wood authorized payments totaling 2605 for devices during the strike. The court ordered admission of the documents pending district attorney linkage to the broader conspiracy.
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Boston
Mass
William M. Wood
America, Woolen Company
Frederick E. Atteaux
Dennis Collins
Lawrence
Wood
Atteaux
American Woolen
PEDS FACE PLATTEVILLES PLANNED BASEBALL GAME
Platteville hosts Peds in a baseball clash with Coach Carter and ten players. Bartels and Saulet pitch, Alla at first, Lawton second, Griffin short, Rolfe base, Knutsen catcher, McDowall left, Tatfield center, Glasbrenner right. Crosse normalites seek a season win.
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Carter
Platteville
Normal
Neville School
Bartels and
Saulet
Alla
Lawton
Griffin
Rolfe
Knutsen
McDowall
Tatfield
Glasbrenner
Crosse Normalites
Livestock Prices at Union Stock Yards Illinois
Hog receipts 21000, prices steady with mix and bids from 8.50 to 8.75 for good heavy and 8.15 to 8.65 for rough heavy. Cattle receipts 4000, steady with beeves 7.10 to 8.89, heifers 3.80 to 7.80, feeders 7.50 to 8.00, calves 9.75 to 17.11. Sheep receipts 1700, steady native 5.40 to 6.19, western 6.00 to 7.65, lambs 6.11 to 7.65.
Livestock Market Review at Union Stock Yards Ill
Hogs receipts 20 009 steady and higher mixed and dull 8 30 to 8 62 good heavy 8 57 rough heavy 8 00 to 8 62 light 8 40 to 8 62 pigs 8 35 cattle receipts 4 500 quiet beeves 7 10 to 9 00 heifers 3 85 to 8 00 ers and feeders 5 85 to 7 99 6 75 to 7 75 calves 9 00 sheep receipts 14 000 steady native 5 90 to 6 90 western 6 00 to 7 00 lambs 8 70 western 6 65 to 8 75
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UNION
Ill
Union Stock Yards
Grain Yesterday May Wheat Prices and Notes
Grain market brief notes speculative bid and prices for May and July futures. The text lists May wheat around 92 and 90 percent tariff or index values with unclear references to IRN and other prices. Indicates fluctuating values and unspecified weekly movement.
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Esters
LPO
ATS
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