Capitol Hill Extension Would Build Lincoln Memorial Court
The La Crosse Tribune reports Washington plans an expanded Capitol Hill with 38 more acres, a Lincoln memorial, and a grand Supreme Court that rivals the Library of Congress. Supreme Court members prefer their current quarters but Congress may compel relocation to a marble palace.
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la Crosse Tribune
Washington, D. C
J. C. Welliver
Capital
Lincoln
Washington Monument
Paris
Capitol Hill Park
Supreme Court
Library of Congress
New World
Capitol Hill
Senate
Capitol
Senate Chamber
Congress
Egan Sets New Golf Record in Memphis Tourney
H Chandler Egan former national champion lowered the Memphis Country Club course in the opening medal play of the Southern Golf Association tournament. He shot 73 to tie the professional nine hole record and beat his own amateur mark by three strokes. Sixty four players qualified in the event, with Egan representing the Louisville club and regarded as southern champion though questions were raised about his eligibility after his recent election.
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Memphis
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H. Chandler Egan
Southern Golf Association
Memphis Country Club
Egan
Louisville
St. James Wins Baseball Game At Sixteenth Farewell
St. James defeated St. Mary's 21 to 10 in a sixteenth street matchup. St. James batters dominated the scene while St. Mary's pitcher Ryan excelled but failed to slow the onslaught. Lineups featured Roche, Schaller, Riley, Keegan, Sullivan, Lapitz, Downey, Lenz, Smith, Larson and others.
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St. Mary’s
St. James
St. Mary's
R. Zoeller
Roche
Ryan G. Carolocenee
F. Schaller
A. Riley
W. Ryan
A. McGuire
T. Keegan
J. Sullivan
R. Lapitz
H. Downey
I. Lenz A. Smith
C. Larson
Reverent Remembrance for Loyal Heroes Who Went to the Front
A solemn tribute honors brave service members who answered the call to duty. Names or units noted for their sacrifice and endurance, with dates of remembrance and the community’s pledge to honor their memory through lasting tribute and respect.
Nagle and Levi Umpiring In 2:00 Game Time
J O Neill served as umpire with Fahy noted in attendance. Nagle and Levi were involved as officials for the 2 o clock game.
State oratorical contest set for La Crosse June 2
The state oratorical contest will be held at the La Crosse High School auditorium on Tuesday evening June 2. Seven finalists from seven districts compete for the title of state champion. Admission will be charged. gate receipts fund judges’ expenses.
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la Crosse
Paul Esch
Fay Lewis & Bros Cigars Buy One Get One Offer
Saturday and Sunday offer to buy one 10c Larinca cigar made from finest Puerto Rican tobacco. Fay Lewis & Bros. Co. promotes the store of quality with this weekend deal.
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Fay Lewis & Bros. Co
Rules of pistol contest at Camp Douglas encampment
Local militia officers have received circulars from Adjt General Boardman detailing regulations for the King revolver contest at the annual Camp Douglas encampment. The prize, donated annually by General King, is highly sought by the regiment’s crack pistol shots.
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Boardman
King
Camp Douglas
General King
La Crosse Man Stricken While Walking in Minneapolis
Levi King a well known marine engineer residing at 618 North Ninth street in Minneapolis was stricken with paralysis while walking the streets. He recovered enough to be sent home to La Crosse though his condition remained critical.
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Minneapolis
Levi King
North Ninth Street
X Ray Images Made Of Elephant In Ring Hunt
A team of three X ray experts and four elephant trainers spent a day photographing an elephant to locate a missing $450 diamond ring swallowed by the animal. The largest X ray apparatus to date was used under J R Kelley supervision to map the elephant in numbered sections. The elephant initially resisted and was briefly shocked by a wire, but calmed with hay and sugar and guided through plate changes.
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J. R. Kelley
Kelley- Koett Company
Covington, Ky
First Drowning at DeSoto Claims Will Nelson
Will Nelson aged 19 a DeSoto resident was drowned when the open boat he and friend Glen Bartholomew were in toppled in mid river Olson was thrown overboard and did not surface Bartholomew clung to the boat until rescued Cornelia witnessed the accident from the bank but could not help The body was recovered about an hour later and funeral services were held in DeSoto with burial at Victory Cemetery.
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Will Nelson
DeSota
Nelson
Glen Bartholomew
Olson
Cornell
de Sota
Victory
Fay Lewis & Bros Ad Promotes Limit Cigar 5c
An old time ad touts Limit Cigar offered at five cents with a nudge to ask the clerk. Fay Lewis and Bros Co presents the store as a quality retailer.
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Fay Lewis & Bros. Co
Teacher's Mother Sick Prompt Dismisses School
Miss Hatz, fourth grade teacher at Fifth district school on the north side, has learned her mother in Bangor is seriously ill. School was dismissed and she left on the first train for Bangor. No further updates have been received. Edith and Harry exchange a wry, unrelated dialogue about weight and love.
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Miss Hatz
Fifth
Bangor
Outing to Billings Land Offer Near Rail Line
The notice promotes a land excursion to Billings Montana with a trip date and an appeal to buy land now before new rail access. It promises trains within three miles by July 1st and notes land could rise five dollars per acre once service begins. It invites discussions on rates and details.
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Billings
Mont
Northern Pacific R. R
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