President veils meat inquiry as fight over inspection bill
Washington reports a White House meeting on Senator Beveridge’s meat inspection amendment to the agricultural bill. President Roosevelt aims for a strong law with public inspection while avoiding full publicity to protect stock raisers. packers favor paying for inspection, tied to 5 cents per beef carcass and 3 cents per hog, totaling about 1.5 million dollars annually.
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Washington
White House
Beveridge
Indiana
Carter
Montana
Charles P. Neill
Labor
Neill
James R. Reynolds
New York
Roosevelt
Tie
Uncle Sam
Woman quits coffee finds health with Postum
Apple Creek Ohio woman recounts severe heart trouble and nervous prostration from four years of coffee use. She quits coffee and switches to Postum Food Coffee, reporting steady nerves, no chest pain, weight gain in her sister-in-law, and full recovery enabling her to resume housework and daily activities.
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Apple Creek
Senate conference leaders meet on rate bill in preliminary session
Ten minutes after the senate conference committees were named Chairman Elkins convened a joint conference in his room. The gathering, mainly preliminary, heard debate on the bill and objections to the wisdom of the senate's amendments.
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Washington
Senate
Elkins
House Conferrees
Interstate Commercce Commission
Philadelphia
Cleveland
Congress
Commission
Jealousy Fatal Shootings Tie Two in Missouri
Nashville Alabama May 29 Robert Mitchell of this city dies and Edward Rinke of Flat River Missouri dies from a jealousy driven shooting at Elvins Missouri. They had been close friends and rivals for Elsie Wilkins a popular clerk at a general merchandise store. Mitchell shot Rinke three times then killed himself two shots to the temple.
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Nashville
Robert Mitchell
Edward Rinke
Flat River
Mitchell
Elvins
Elsie Wilkins
Smith’s
Rinke
John Mitchell
Merrill National Bank Building Fire Destroys City Landmark
Merrill Wisconsin May 29 The National Bank building one of the largest in the city burned to the ground. Firemen could not save it due to its basement location, and within two hours the structure lay in ruins. The site housed the National Bank Lemcke Drug company Merrill News printing office and United States Express.
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Merrill, Wis
National Bank
Lemcke Drug Company
Merrill News Printing Office
United States Express
North Side City Officials Plan Unusual City Ball Game
La Crosse residents anticipate a sensational city ball game as the North Side city officials and aldermen prepare to face off. The exact date is pending, with a lineup featuring Jos Sieger Frisch Paul Mahoney James Smith Walter Woods Otto Mueller Arthur J Roberge Falk Chris Connor and aldermen Keller Torrance Huska Hirshheimer Forrister B Valentine Withee Lang and Jojade. Jim Smith, a former pitcher for North Side Morris & Co, may not be allowed to pitch.
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la Crosse
Jos. Sieger
Frisch
Paul W. Mahoney
James Smith
Walter Woods
Otto Mueller
Asrthur J. Roberge
Falk
Chris
Knights of Columbus May Day Party in La Crosse
The La Crosse Council 830 Knights of Columbus held their annual May Day party at Coren's hall on Main Street. The decor featured Japanese umbrella motifs with electric lights, cosy corners, and a punch bowl entry. Kreutz orchestra provided music while Mesdames Servis Thompson Evans and Misses Young Byrne assisted, with Funk Foley and Langenbach praised for decorations. large attendance and enjoyable evening.
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Knights of Columbus
The
la Crosse Council
Coren’s
Main Street
Kreutz
Charles Servis
R. Thompson
Dr. Evans
Agnes
Georgina Young
Mabel
Edna Byrne
Albert P. Funk
John Foley
A. D.langenbach
Pucer Hurt By A Tlying Chisel At Burlington Shops
Philip Pilger was injured at the Burlington shops when a chisel broke as another man struck it with a sledge. A deep gash in his right arm required four stitches from Dr. Early. Also noted, new woolen mills in Staats Regalia block near George and North street show machines installed. knitting machines operating with strong early business.
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Philip Pilger
Burlington
Dr. Early
Staats Regalia
George and
North Street
Caledonia church social moved indoors on rain night
North Side briefs note a rain plan for the Caledonia street M. E. social to be held in the church parlors this evening. Mr and Mrs Irving Bunn welcome a baby boy born Saturday as their family grows. The father serves as a fireman at the No. station. Mrs Robert Engelke and Jos.
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Caledonia Street
Irving Bunn
No. Department
Robert Engelke
Jos
Calumet George Barge Slips, Wagon Tragedy Kills Man
In a fatal accident, a man named Berg, aboard a Calumet George barge, slipped under his wagon and was killed. Authorities report the incident occurred near the riverbank as crews attended to the scene.
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Calumet
George Barges
Clements Photo Studio Offers Varied Portraits and Discounts
Go to Clements for all kinds of pictures with prices from 25¢ to several dollars. Cabinet photos, postal cards, photo buttons, and enlarging services are advertised with discounts and framing options. The copy touts quick service and wide selection for homes, groups, and societies.
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Clements
Missouri
Local Socials and Community Notes Highlight Weekend
Schneider hosted friends Sunday for birthday celebrations at home. Various residents travel for visits and events including Mrs. Nutting returning from Minneapolis for a short stay, Mrs. Lake from Rock Island, and Mr. Taylor to Portage for Memorial Day. Others voyage to Minneapolis, St. Paul, Memphis, and Chicago. Good Samaritans cancel a meeting for Memorial Day, ice cream social planned on Eberhart lawn, North Presbyterian services announced, and Anton Schmidt welcomes a baby girl.
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Schneider
W. A. Nutting
Minneapolis
Floyd Lake
Rock Island
Pierce
Rose Street
R. A. Taylor
Portage
Otto Scheuermann
Upper Caledonia Street
E. F. Briebach
Wood Street
St. Paul
T. M. Lidell
Chicago
E. H. Colton
Memphis
Tenn
B. of L. E
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Good Samaritans
Folky Kidney Cure Promises Quick Help
If you inquire you will learn many suffer from kidney or bladder troubles. Foley's Kidney Cure is claimed to cure if medical aid is not too late. Never disappoints. Sold by O. T. Erhart.
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Foley
O. T. Erhart
Low Rates to Twin Cities by Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Ry
Greatly reduced round trip fares to St Paul and Minneapolis with tickets on sale May 28 29 30 31 inclusive. Final return limit June 9 with extension to July 15 on a $2 fee. For details contact nearest ticket agent or write to F A Miller General Passenger Agent Chicago.
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Twin Cities
Chicago
Milwaukee & St. Paul
St. Paul
Minneapolis
F. A. Miller
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Batchelder's
Confperrees
la Crosse Hat Works
North Side
AN Ur OU
Bijou Family Theatre
Canada
Vassar
Mrs. Humprey
Mr. Humprey
Lola Milton
Josephine Milton
Gus Milton
Waltons
Walton
Chinatown
San Francisco
Edward Gray & CO
Jack Mason
F. W. Morrison
Gray Christin Prince
Jack O’toole
Pucer
North Side Briefs
Eassy
Hi. C. Evenson
Gov. Johnson
Doerflinger's
North Presbyterian Church
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