Tragic drownings and suicide reported near Galesville
The body of 92 year old Joseph Quackenbush was dragged from a lake at Galesville after he fell from a boat while fishing with 5 year old Johnnie Arens. Two feet deep water thirty feet from shore. Christ Lund a 60 year old farmer was found hanging near town on a creek bank. Lund died by self inflicted hanging, body reclined, limb bent.
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Joseph Quackenbush
Galesville
Johnnie Arens
Christ Lund
Lunda
La Crosse Sharpshooters Plan July State Meet
An executive committee meeting of the La Crosse Sharpshooters association discussed plans for the state meet to be held in La Crosse in July. About $1,500 in prizes will be awarded during the tournament.
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la Crosse
Sharpshooters’ Association
Douma Members Face Threats as Dissatisfaction Grows
In St. Petersburg on May 25, peasants and Jews send threatening letters to Douma members. The government backs opposition to the Douma, and a socialistic meeting was permitted to denounce it. The official Messenger urges the czar to disperse the Douma.
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ST. Petersburg
Russia
New Calendar for Fruit on Return to La Crosse
Clerk of the Court George D. Wright outlines the day calendar for Judge Fruit’s return from Racine. Civil cases include Emilia Schaefer versus N C Bach ellor Higbee Higbee C L Hood Christian Knoff Augusta Knoff et al versus William Genrich McCon nell Schweizer C L Hood Rosalie Rief executrix of Frank Rief versus Continental Casualty Co C L Hood Higbee Higbee City of La Crosse versus Wisconsin Light Power Co Paul W Mahoney W F Wolfe George J Hodge versus William J Davis Higbee Higbee Benjamin F Bryant Frank Robert versus Bertha Kause et al Winter Esch George W Bunge. Clark Wright has received no information about Judge Fruit’s return and may arrive late in the week with court likely to convene Monday or Tuesday.
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George D. Wright
City of
Clara Miles Charged Again After Acquittal
Clara Miles, a colored woman, had been jailed in Winona on a new charge after being acquitted in circuit court of shoplifting from Minnesota farmer W. T. Hart. Hart, a deliveryman for a Second Street furniture firm, reported a $20 gold piece stolen but was repaid the amount after the alleged loss.
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Minnesota
Clara Miles
Winona
Miles
W. T. Hart
Mr. Hart
Man reports theft after visiting Miles resident
Hart alleges a woman he visited in Miles pocketed a twenty dollar gold piece during a receipt exchange. He realized the loss after leaving and filed a complaint, prompting investigation into the alleged pocket theft.
Spring Festival at Bostwick Valley
The Freethinkers society of Bostwick Valley holds its annual spring festival next Sunday May 27 at the grove. Visitors enjoy a garden picnic in the forenoon and a 2 pm address by Adolf Farbisaner of La Crosse on The Spirit of Liberty Truth and Toleration in Religion and Freedom. A dance in the evening closes the event attracting residents from La Crosse and nearby areas.
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Freethinkers’ Society of
Bostwick Valley
Adolf Farbisaner
la Crosse
Walker Seeks $2,500 Reward For Hire Walker
Ed ward Adams, famed pedestrian, arrived in the city on the Milwaukee road route from Minneapolis. He aims to reach New York within 40 days, covering about 37 miles daily to win a $2,500 purse posted by the Manhattan club. The trek goes Milwaukee to Chicago, then Lake Shore to Cleveland Buffalo and on to New York with a large St Bernard for company.
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America
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New York
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Damon and Pythias Baseball Diamond Lineup Duel
The Knights of Pythias announce tomorrow's league park game with strong turnout expected as both teams show solid form. Lineups feature Bosshardt Orton Olson Lundgren Swan Wacks Thompson Ashef Kurtenacker Bighama and Rose for K of P No 109, and Strassor Maxwell Wartinbee Brakke Lowry Early Fjelstad Vaughn Durland Jojade for K of P No 57 with pitchers Olson and Orton noted.
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Suffragist Harangues Crowd in London
Mrs. Dora Monefiore, a leading suffragist, harangued a crowd before her window in London. She denounced Asquith as an assassin for delaying the women's movement. James Bryce and John Sinclair were assailed as sheriffs surround her barricaded house over tax protest without representation.
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Dora Monefiore
Asquith
James Bryce
Ireland
John Sinclair
Scotland
Federal Judge Dismisses Indictment of Crosby on Rebating Conspiracy
Kansas City May 25 Federal Judge McPherson sustained a demurrer to the indictment against George H Crosby former traffic manager of the Burlington charged with alleged conspiracy to grant rebates The government failed to present sufficient evidence to show conspiracy.
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Kansas City
McPherson
George H. Crosby
Oormer
Burlington
Bargain Hunt Draws Women to Valyo Garment Sale
Shoppers, mostly women, flocked to the Valyo Garment sale and praised the bargains they secured on clothing items.
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Valyo Garment Company
St Olaf Brass Band to Play in La Crosse
Mr. Harry Randall of Minneapolis arranged a concert by St Olaf college students from Northfield Minn at Germania hall on June 16. Fifty players will perform before their Europe tour, marking the first student group of its kind to visit Europe.
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Minneapolis
St. Olaf College
Northfield
Minn
Germania Hall
Randall
Norway
St. Olaf
la Crosse
Europe
Randa
Pugilist Kenosha Carr Injured by Freight Car Incident
Kenosha pugilist Tommy Carr was seriously hurt last night after being crushed under a freight car in Northwestern railway yards. His left foot was crushed. The Wisconsin railway commission set Madison May 3 for a hearing on the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul 2 cent fare issue.
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Tommy Carr
Northwestern Railway
Madison
The
Railway Commission
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Road
Shot drunkard killed in La Salle room intrusion
La Salle Illinois May 25 George Bassanio shot and killed Vanata Sil verspoon last night. Bassanio said Sil verspoon was intoxicated and attempting to break into the couple's room.
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LA Salle
Ill
George Bassanio
Vanata Silverspoon
Bassanio
Nephew Dies By Touching Live Wires in St Paul
Ed Cronon learned this morning of the death of his nephew E. D. Cronon in St Paul. The 28 year old man was killed instantly when he grasped a live electric wire cast down by firefighters while they battled a residence fire.
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Ed Cronon
E. D. Cronon
St. Paul
Bride Weds In Onalaska As Family Hosts Way
The bride wore white and carried white carnations with John Redman among her escort. After the ceremony guests gathered at the bride’s Onalaska home for a wedding dinner. About twenty five relatives and friends attended. The bride, daughter of Theodore Houser of Onalaska, and her groom plan to live in La Crosse and begin housekeeping immediately.
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John Redman
Onalaska
Theodore Houser
la Crosse
Princess Ena Departs London For Madrid To Marry
Princess Ena left London for Madrid on May 25 for her upcoming marriage next week. She departed with her mother and other relatives as King Edward and Queen Alexandra saw her off at the station.
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London
Ena
Madrid
Edward
Queen Alexandria
Proposals for La Crosse and Black River Electric railway
Black River Falls Banner comments on Tribune coverage of the failed plan to finance the La Crosse and Black River Electric railway. It argues locals could fund and manage the road but fears eastern financial control if built, predicting the project will likely follow the traditional path with outside capital in charge.
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la Crosse and
Black River
Black River Falls
Tribune
la Crosse
Presbyterian assembly postpones church relations talks
The Southern Presbyterian assembly in Greenville C. postpones decision on closer relations with other Presbyterian churches until next year.
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Scripps-McRae Dispatch
Greenville
Southern Presbyterian Assembly
Cassatt Extends Vacation Stay in London
A. J. Cassatt president of the Pennsylvania Railroad cancels early return and will remain in London for two more months.
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London
A. J. Cassat
The
Pennsylvania
Bank consolidation forms Union National Bank of Eau Claire
Stockholders of Union National bank of Eau Claire elected directors for the consolidation of Bank of Eau Claire and Chippewa Valley Bank. William P. Bartlett to be president. capital $20,000 with $400,000 surplus. The new bank aligns with Mortgage Loan and Security company, capital $100,000.
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Wis
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Bank of Eau Claire and
Chippewa Valley Bank
W. P. Bartlett
S.G. Moon
A. A. Cutter
J. T. Joyce
P. N. Rust
B. A. Buffington
George T. Thompson
H. C. Putnam
C. T. Bundy
A. H. Holton
J. S. Owen
K. Bosholt
C. A. Chamberlin
N. C. Fégter
Clectet
William P. Bartlett
Mortgage Loan and Security Company
K. Rosholt
Public Works Frees Bridge Tickets Reach 3963
The board of public works began issuing free bridge tickets two weeks ago. So far 3963 tickets have been distributed, exceeding initial expectations.
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Board of Public Works
Operatives Receive Ten Percent Wage Increase
In Danielson Connecticut on May 25 a ten percent rise was granted to twenty thousand cotton mill operatives, signaling a major pay hike and potential shift in labor costs within the textile industry.
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Danielson
Conn
Memorial Day Services at Two Churches
Memorial day services will be conducted at the First Presbyterian church Sunday for the G. A. R. and auxiliaries. The old soldiers and members of the auxiliary lodges will meet at the G. A. R. room in the courthouse and proceed to the church in a body. Services on the north side will be held at the Caledonia street Methodist church.
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First Presbyterian Church
Court House
Caledonia Street
Son Born to Mr and Mrs Harry Kincaid
A baby boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Harry Kincaid, adding a new member to the family.
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Harry Kincaid
Very Low Excursion Rates to New Haven and Kenosha
Rail excursion fares offered by the Chicago and North Western Ry for June 1 to 4 to New Haven on account of the Knights of Columbus annual convention with favorable return limits. Similar cheap tickets June 2 and 3 to Kenosha for German Catholic Societies meeting, return by June 8. Apply via Chicago & North Western agents.
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Conn
National Council Knights of Columbus
Chicago & North- Western Ry
Kenosha
Wis
Chicago & North-Western Ry
National Council, Knights of Columbus
Springfield
Ill
Onalaska Bride Weds La Crosse Groom in Lutheran Ceremony
Miss Minnie Houser of Onalaska married Emil Kleinsmith of La Crosse in a Wednesday afternoon ceremony at the German Lutheran church officiated by Rev. Thurow. The bride wore gray voile and carried a bouquet of roses. Miss Magdalena Hous-
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Minnie Houser
Onalaska
Emil Kleinsmith
la Crosse
Thurow
Magdalena Hous
Very Low Rates at Springfield Brethren Annual Meeting
The German Baptist Brethren in Springfield Illinois announces unusually low rates for attendees and favorable return limits. Members are invited to participate in the annual meeting with detailed terms and conditions for travel and lodging.
Very Low Rates to Boston and Des Moines on Northwestern Line
Special ticket offer to Boston Massachusetts from Chicago and Northwestern Railway for May 31 to June 9 with favorable return limits due to American Medical Association meetings. Also low Des Moines rates on six May dates with return by May 31 due to General Assembly Presbyterian Church. apply via Chicago and Northwestern agents.
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American Medical Association
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North-Western Ry
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General Assembly
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Chicago & North-Western Ry
Tribune Delivers Local and Telegraph News Daily
The Tribune provides full local and telegraphic news each day with original reporting and no rehash from other papers.
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Haven Conn sion tickets will be sold on convenient
Haven Connecticut residents will be able to purchase admission tickets at convenient locations in the coming days. The announcement highlights accessibility for local families and may impact attendance at upcoming events.
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