Kingsley and Oth ers in Raid
Deputy Game Wardens Kingsley of La Crosse McGinty of Darlington and Immell of Blair conducted a three day launch patrol along rivers and bays to the lower Buffalo County area. They arrested two illegal fishermen from Winona Joseph Chison and Joseph Slawgeski and seized gear while securing licenses for Minnesota anglers. The men pleaded guilty in Fountain City and paid fines. The patrol aimed to deter violations by Minnesota fishermen across Wisconsin waters.
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Mississippi
This City
Fountain City
Kingsley
la Crosse
McGinty
Darlington
Immell
Blair
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Buffalo County
Treampealeau River
Winona
Joseph Chison
Joseph Slawgeski
Dog Beating Trousers and Teething Troubles
Dr R M L Kinnear plans to pay a tailor for a rent in John Roggenbachs trousers after his dog Fido bit and tore the fabric while the animal also sprang on Rev W J Turner’s son. The doctor treated Roggenbach’s leg injury and the incident sparks playful hard feelings as tailor John Bangsberg searches for a matching fabric patch.
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Mr. Roggenback
La Crosse Alleged Center Of Notorious Train Sharps
Milwaukee detectives claim a La Crosse gang of four Chicago originated gamblers works aboard passenger trains and in local hotel bars. The group uses traveling men as marks with marked cards and short games that end in one big hand splitting profits among the sharpers.
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la Crosse
Milwaukee Railroad
Chicago
Peeper Fleeing After North Side Man Hurls Chair
William Hanson of 1417 Charles street hurled a heavy chair at a window when a strange man pressed his face to the pane. The chair shattered the glass and the intruder vanished. North Side residents have long reported a mysterious peeper, with efforts to catch him yielding no results.
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William Hanson
Charles Street
Mr. Hanson
North Side
Standard Oil Bribery Allegations Surface in Hearing
W E McEwan a former Lake Shore railroad employee testified before the interstate commission that the Standard Oil Company offered better rates and that Lake Shore workers received pay from Standard. Newspaper editors were summoned to counter bribery claims aimed at aiding the Standard. E B Ellis an Illinois dealer testified drivers were bribed to secure oil reports.
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Scripps-McRae Dispatch
Cleveland, O
W. E. McEwan
Lake Shore Railroad
Interstate Commission
Lake Shore
Standard
E. B. Ellis
Illinois
Presbyterians Move Toward Chattanooga Synod for Negro Churches
In Chattanooga on May 26 the Presbyterian assembly discussed forming a Chattanooga synod for Negro congregations. Negro delegates opposed the plan and postponed decision until next year. The assembly also warned Presbyterians who sign liquor bonds or rent saloons to face discipline and declined to rule on a Presbyterian lawyer defending liquor law violators.
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Scripps-McRae Dispatch
Des Moines
Chattanooga
Assembly
May Blacklist Mexican Adversary After Fight Controversy
In Los Angeles on May 26 Nolan said he would have beaten the Mexican challenger if the match had followed Nelson's terms. Public sentiment is harsh toward the Mexican, with clubs possibly attempting a blacklist. Nolan pressed for the Mexican’s weight forfeit.
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Scripps-McRae Dispatch
Los Angeles
Nolan
Nelson
Herrera
China Emperor Death Rumors Stir Paris Dispatch
A Paris telegraph from May 26 reports rumors that the Chinese emperor is ill with speculation he may be dead, reflecting a tense transmission about the Chinese court.
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China
Scripps-McRae
Paris
Pekin
La Crescent Votes To Build New School House
La Crescent residents voted by a large margin to construct a new school building to replace the old one set for demolition. Escalating building costs since the initial contract led to litigation and possible budget increases as the district considers reducing specifications or approving extra funds. Officials discuss terms with contractor Blinston of the city.
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la Crescent
Blinston
Emperor Receives Wright as American Ambassador in Tokyo
Tokio May 26 The emperor welcomed American Ambassador Wright most cordially with ladies of the American embassy present. Charge d affaires Wilson sails for home Tuesday.
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Scripps-McRae
Tokio
Wright
Wilson
Lincoln Douglas Debating Club elects new officers
The Lincoln Douglas Debating Club at the high school elected officers last night with E. Fetzner as President and H. Mbss as Vice President. I. Strauss was named Secretary and H. Schaldach as Treasurer. I. Rehfuss became Regent and 4C Wheeler Assistant Regent. The first annual banquet time was changed to 6:30 PM at the Congregational church parlors on Tuesday evening.
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Lincoln Douglas
Sphating Society
E. Fetzner
H. Mbss
I. Strauss
H. Schaldach
I. Rehfuss
Wheeler
Congregational Church
Bank cashier Frank P. Boughton suicide in Battle Creek
Frank P. Boughton, cashier of the National Bank of Battle Creek, hanged himself in a bathroom due to ill health. Prominent officials report his accounts are straight.
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Scripps-McRae
Battle Creek
Frank P. Boughton
the National Bank of Battle Creek
Douma Faces Government Reply as Unrest Grows
In St Petersburg on May 26 Premier Goremykin presented the government reply to the Douma. He grants universal suffrage but rejects amnesty and land expropriation. Deputies denounce the speech as a challenge while rumors swirl of a decree to dissolve the Douma.
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Scripns-McRae Dienatch
ST. Petersburg
Goremykin
Nasokoff
California Congress Ends Effort on Duty Free Imports
Washington May 26 California members of congress have practically abandoned their effort to secure legislation allowing California to import building material duty free. Democrats and tariff revisionists refused to commit against amendments opening up the entire tariff revision. Others oppose on constitutional grounds.
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Scripps-McRae Dispatch
Washington
California
Congress
Emperor Franz Josef I Stricken With Illness in Vienna
Vienna May 26 The emperor Franz Josef I is seriously ill with intestinal inflammation.
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Vienna
Runaway Umbrella Startles Pearl Street Crowd
A gust of wind toppled a large umbrella onto Adam Kroner’s wagon horse, sending it into a wild run through a crowded Pearl Street. The rig and harness suffered heavy damage after crashing near the La Crosse Plumbing Supply building. the horse was captured unharmed.
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Pearl Street
Adam Kroner
Third
Fourth
Front
Pearl Streets
la Crosse Plumbing Supply Company
Pioneering Bangor Resident George King Dies at 87
George King, a longtime county pioneer born May 16, 1819 in Canton Glarus Switzerland, died Tuesday evening at his daughter Mrs. Jacob Hatz’s Bangor home after a brief illness. He married Margret Ruedy in 1844. The couple immigrated to America in 1845 and settled in Bangor. Survived by his wife, two daughters Rosina and Serena, a son George, fourteen grandchildren, and fourteen great grandchildren. Funeral service held yesterday afternoon.
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George King
Jacob Hatz
Bangor
Canton Glarus
Switzerland
Margaret Ruedy
Serneus
Canton Graubunden
America
Rosina
Andrew
Serena
George
Shelter on Market for City Workmen
The grounds and buildings committee of the common council yesterday recommended a lunch hour shelter on the market square for city employees. Other sheds on the square will be repaired. Woodwork and a wall at the city pumping station are to be repaired. A railing will be constructed in City Comptroller Conner's office to provide privacy.
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The
Common Council Yesteray
Conner
Cyclone damages Granger and Ellis County homes
A cyclone near Granger around midnight caused heavy property damage. In Ellis County J D Duke his wife and eight children were injured a baby was killed and the house destroyed.
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Scripps-McRae
Fort Worth
Tex
Granger
Ellis County
J. D. Duke
Wis. State League Directors Meet To Brace Up Weak Teams
President Powers of the Wisconsin state league will convene directors in Wausau on June 1. Attending will be President Elliott of the La Crosse association. The meeting aims to strengthen Oshkosh Eau Claire and Wausau clubs and to discuss raising the salary limit currently set at 1000 dollars per month. La Crosse is noted as strong and inexpensive.
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Powers
Wisconsin State League
Wausau
Elliott
la Crosse Association
Oshkosh
Eau Claire
la Crosse
Davidson Favored by Republicans in County Nomination Push
Governor Davidson emerges as the popular gubernatorial candidate with broad Republican backing. Nomination papers circulated in the city carry signatures of leading stalwarts and administration men, indicating factional unity. The papers were received yesterday and already meet the required signer count for the district.
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Davidson
Weather and Water: Rain, Cool, River Fall Continues
Rain and cooler tonight with a cloudy Sunday and further showers. Coolest around 50, warmest about 70. Winds near 14 mph. River will fall steadily with Stage of water at 8.0, up 0.1 from prior.
Fire Nearly Destroys Steamer Lizzie Cardner in Stillwater Harbor
The steamer Lizzie Cardner was nearly destroyed by fire in Stillwater harbor but prompt crew action prevented a major disaster. No injuries reported and investigations underway to determine cause.
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Lizzie Cardner
Stillwater
Roths Celebrate Silver Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs J C Roth of Tirteenth and Vine streets celebrated their silver wedding anniversary on Thursday night with family and friends marking 25 years of marriage.
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J. C. Roth
Tirteenth
Vine Streets
Wreck Near Hoffman Shows Loss of Horses in Express
A New York Central express wrecked near Hoffman New York due to mislaid fish plates. No human lives were lost but nine horses died as the locomotive and two cars left the rails. Authorities suspect Italian wreckers.
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Scripps-McRae
Hoffman, N. Y
New York Central Express
Band Concerts Begin Thursday at Myrick Park
Dana's band will hold summer concerts at Myrick park under the street railway company. The series starts Memorial Day and continues each Tuesday and Friday at 8 15 p m, with Sunday matinees all summer except when the league baseball club hosts a home game.
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Dana
Street Railway Company
Myrick Park
Frisco to Open Two Theatres by June Under Canvas
San Francisco plans two tent theatres under canvas by June as banks report strong regular business. The dispatch notes the city’s entertainment expansion alongside steady banking activity.
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Serious-McRae Dispatch
San Francisco
Acclaim for Princess Ena Draws 50,000 to Parra Villa
May 26 in Madrid crowds on special trains greet Princess Ena amid a louder reception than yesterday. Alfonso visits his fiancée early today.
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Scripps-McRae
Madrid
Parda Villa
Ena
Alfonso
Hayden and Hess Tie The Knot In Wisconsin Wedding
James Hayden and Miss Nellie Hess wed at La Crosse on Wednesday morning. They traveled to the couple's new home in American Valley that evening to begin their honeymoon with relatives.
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James Hayden
Nellie Hess
la Crosse
American Valley
Merchants Visit Two Big Plants in La Crosse Tour
The La Crosse Manufacturers and Jobbers union led about thirty five members and local businessmen on visits to Summit Foundry at Clinton and Wood streets and to the Vought Berger Telephone and Switchboard plant at Hagar and Sumner. They toured production from molten iron to mounting, finishing, and assembling rooms, learning of growth, fire setbacks, and plans for enlargement as orders rise.
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J. F. Qay
Vought- Berger Telephone and Switchboard
Vought Berger Company
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