Freight Wreck Near Maiden Rock Kills Three Tramps
Freight train No 77 left the track between Bay City and Maiden Rock at 3 30 this morning after track washouts from recent rains. Fifteen cars derailed, a car carrying steel rails collapsed trapping and killing three tramps. several others injured. Conductor Humphrey of La Crosse led the crew, engineer George Pratt at the throttle.
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Burlington
Bay City
Maiden Rock
Pratt
Humphrey of
la Crosse
George Pratt
Funeral for Emil Theyson Tomorrow at Avon Street
The funeral for Emil Theyson, who died in Dakota, will be held tomorrow at 10 a.m. at 1440 Avon Street. The M. E. minister from Mina will officiate, and burial will follow at Pine Creek Cemetery.
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Emil Theyson
Dakota
Avon Street
M. E
Mina
Pine Creek
Trains Delayed by Washouts on Milwaukee Line
The Milwaukee road faced washouts between Lake City and Frontenac delaying Train No 1 to La Crosse by about five hours. The service rerouted via Camp Douglas after first report of the washout near Wabasha. The late arrival was about 8 a m.
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Milwaukee Road
Lake City
Frontenac
Wabasha
la Crosse
Camp Douglas
Polk and Jackson Resting in Nashville Tombs Displayed
In Nashville Tennessee the tomb of James Knox Polk lies near the equestrian statue of Andrew Jackson on the state capitol grounds. The Polk mansion site was replaced by apartments after 1896 when the tomb was moved in a legislative act. The vault bears inscriptions praising Polk’s frontier life public service and leadership.
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James K. Polk
Nashville
Tenn
America
Andrew Jackson
James Knox Polk
President Polk
President Jackson
State Capitol
Polk
President
United States
Ille
Tennessee
Mecklenburg County
North Carolina
Samuel Polk
American Union
Pacific
National Treasury
Congress
House of Representatives
Galesville Semi Pro To Meet Athletes On Memorial Day
A Memorial Day baseball clash pits Galesville semi pro at league park against the Athletes an amateur club known for speed. Based on past records the game promises a hard fought battle on the local diamond.
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Galesville
New Street Car 46 Tested by La Crosse Officials
A new street car from the American Car company of St. Louis was tested yesterday by La Crosse City railway. Car number 46 was run along the north side with several officials and workers aboard and found to be satisfactory in every respect.
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American Car Company of
St. Louis
la Crosse City Railway
Cleveland denies cancer report by Mrs Cleveland
New York May 29 Mrs Grover Cleveland authorized George F Parker secretary to the Equitable trustees to deny the truth of a report that Mr Cleveland was suffering from cancer.
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New York
Grover Cleveland
George F. Parker
Equitable Trustees
Root River Blocks Farmers From Brownsville Roads
The rise of Root River cuts off farmers from Brownsville from using the road. The river is stationary but a considerable drop is needed to restore access to the city.
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Brownsville
Ladies Aid Serves Supper for Convention Delegates
The Ladies Aid of Tabernacle Baptist Church met at 1821 Loomis Street to arrange free meals in church dining rooms for La Crosse Valley Association delegates next week. Other notes mention local visits and illnesses, with ads for Satin skin cream and powder.
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Tabernacle Baptist Church
Loomis Street
Pendergast
Migs Paddock
la Crosse Valley Association
North Side Briefs Guests Visit Local Families
Mr and Mrs Edward Doyle stay with Mrs Levens at 1416 Caledonia street while Mr and Mrs J N Murphy of Elroy finish a visit as guests at the same household.
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Edward Doyle
Levens
Caledonia Street
J. N. Murphy
Elroy
Couple From Minneola Visit Parents After Wedding
Herman Groezinger and his bride of Minneola Minnesota, wed last Tuesday, visit the groom's parents at 1413 Avon Street. Guests include Theodore Groezinger, Fred Groezinger of Waukon, and Mr. and Mrs. Marquette of Lansing, staying during the newly married couple's visit.
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William Dwyer
Rochester
J. B. Callahan
Woodstreet
John Dorsey
Two Harbors
M. Dorsey
Wood Street
Emma Fidlin
Berlin Street
Herman Groezinger
Bride
Minneola
Minn
Theodore Groezinger
Avon Street
Fred Groezinger
Waukon
Mrs. Marquette
Lansing
Groezinger
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House of Kuppenheimer
Panamas
Agency
Kneipp
la Crosse’s
THE
LA Crosse Tribune
North E
Maiden Reck
N. S. Botiring
Rose ST
Duc
Reitzel’s
Main Street
Cleveland
ROOT
North Side Briefs
WM. Septer
St. Andrews
Joe Stockemer
Mill St
South Fourth Street
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