Official Home Made Exhibits Open Tonight In La Crosse
Crowds gathered on Main Street as Home Made Week displays fill downtown windows. Stores glow with extra lighting from the Gas and Electric company while manufacturers showcase textiles, foods, iron and steel goods, clothing, and art from nearly 100 of La Crosse's 125 factories and shops. Police and photographers noted the heavy turnout and night pictures delayed by crowd size.
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Weather report summary for the Upper Midwest
Temperature ranged 48 to 66 degrees in the past 24 hours with a light 0.01 inch precipitation. Fair and warmer conditions expected tonight through Wednesday across Wisconsin Minnesota Iowa with moderate winds. River levels indicate a slight rise in the next 48 hours across St Paul Wing Crosse Pr du Chien and nearby towns.
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Made In La Crosse Week Opens With Live Show
Tonight marks the real opening of the Made In La Crosse Week show aimed at promoting local industry. The display features demonstrations from ninety seven operating factories with both matinee and evening performances to educate and entertain visitors.
Morris Faces Big Choice In Gubernatorial or Senate Run
Lieutenant Governor Tom Morris, La Follette leader, weighs whether to seek the U S senate or Wisconsin governor. He vows to act for the progressive cause and soon expects a decision after consultations with supporters. Tentative governor contenders include Rosa, Hull, Hatton, and Scott.
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Balkan Alliance Aims at Breakup Amid Internal War
London report says Balkan alliance facing disintegration as Serbia and Bulgaria issue ultimatums. Greece and Bulgaria remain at odds around Salonika with feared rift spreading, while Britain seems inclined to back Bulgaria. France and Russia and Triple Alliance forces undecided on stance as tensions rise.
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Denial of U.S. War Preparations Issued to Tokyo
Secretary Bryan issued a complete official denial that the United States is preparing for war. The denial was transmitted to Japanese papers via an American news agency and embassy in Tokyo, after reports from San Francisco claimed troops and artillery were being sent to Hawaii and that the Philippine garrison was being strengthened.
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Schools to Hold Memorial Services and Flag Day
The Tribune reports ward schools will stage Memorial programs Thursday afternoon with three Grand Army of the Republic posts planning attendance. Judge Edward Cronon urges all citizens, especially children, to wear flags Friday and at least one veteran at each program. The high school and normal school events follow Thursday, with flags given starting at 4 p.m. to honor veterans and fallen and surviving war participants.
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Packers Back Minimum Wage in Illinois Packing Industry
Illinois Senate vice commission will press for a minimum wage law after admissions from two packing plant heads. Louis F. Swift and C. L. Charles testified a wage of 7.50 dollars per week would aid girls in feeding clothing and housing. Swift questioned 8 dollars being excessive. Charles supported 7.50 as preferable.
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Buck Named Winona Postmaster in Wilson Nomination
Washington May 27. President Wilson named P. L. Buck of Winona Minnesota for postmaster of Winona in a batch of nominations sent to the senate for confirmation. Charles L. Skang of Crookston Minnesota was also named for postmaster there.
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Inter-Insurers Apply for Admission in Wisconsin
Madison Wis May 27 Eleven exchanges have filed applications for admission to Wisconsin as the new law for admission of inter insurers takes effect.
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Wisconsin Governor vetoes 1914 woman's suffrage referendum
Madison May 27 Governor McGovern vetoes bill to amend 12th section extending suffrage to women. He urges resubmission at the 1916 general election or later, citing the 1912 vote and lacking new information to justify immediate action. The veto discusses constitutional requirements and suggests waiting for broader state and national developments.
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Roosevelt Denies Alcoholic Past In Court Testimony
Theodore Roosevelt testifies in a Marquette court case against editor George A. Newett, detailing his drinking history while asserting he is abstemious. He says he never touched beer whiskey or red wine and clings to extreme sobriety as jurors are sworn in.
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