Park Board Sets Mass Meeting On Civic Scheme At Theater
A large crowd is expected at La Crosse theater on Wednesday night November 18 at 8 oclock under Park Board auspices. Speaker John Nolan of Cambridge Mass renowned landscape architect will urge a civic movement with far reaching importance and posterity in mind. No dates are given beyond the announced night.
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Park Commission
Mass meeting on public parks at La Crosse theater
One week from tonight a large citizen gathering will be held at the La Crosse theater. The park commission calls for an intimate talk by John Nolan the Cambridge mass landscape architect. Nolan is a recognized authority on outdoor art and civic improvement with notable work in Roanoke and other cities.
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Park Commission
John Nolan
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Cambridge
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Roanoke
Public Interest Shown For Mass Meeting In La Crosse
A town mass meeting announcement circulated in the morning business pages and stirred chatter about Mr. Nolan's plans. Residents foresee a packed theatre and a benevolent step for La Crosse as the event draws wide public concern.
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la Crosse
La Crosse Plans City Future via Public Meeting Review
A regional lecturer is cited as a guiding influence for La Crosse's future development. The meeting aims to unite residents from Va Newark Kansas City Diego Madison and more, to review needs and foster cooperation for a comprehensive city plan that will guide progress toward the anticipated city status. The commission emphasizes cautious, steady effort with yearly contributions as steps toward a concrete goal.
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N. J
Kansas City
Commission
la Crosse
Nolan
Supervisors Visit County Poor Farm and Hear Reports
County board members toured the county poor farm at 11 AM, inspected grounds, and praised its condition after a luncheon. They discussed 11 aid applications for the blind, a pension request, and a $20,000 highway appropriation to be decided Friday. The meeting also considered appointing a successor asylum trustee between Edward Cronon and Adam Kroner and likely reappointing Poor Commissioners Pierce and Schroeder.
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Albertina Hale
B. Hyde
Henry W. Weiler
Patience Hyde
Emma M. Saxer
Frederick Kelley
Julius Wolf
Mary Ann Winell
Ornelius Kennedy
Louis B. Kellberger
Carl Hettum
Caroline
la Crosse County
Hulberg
Dwyer
Duncan
Asylum
Edward Cronon
Adam Kroner
Messrs
Pierce and
Schroeder
Funeral for former Senator Carmack held in Columbia
The funeral was held at 11 o clock with Rev T W Boaz officiating and Rev R Linn Cave delivering the address. Thousands from across Tennessee attended the in state procession to the grave as the Carmack Cooper feud spurred threats of lynching and strong political divisions.
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T. W. Boaz
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R. Linn Cave
Nashville
Carmack-Cooper
Tennessee
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Coopers
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Col. Cooper
Reoormers
Cooper
Japan presses U.S. papers to study conditions in Japan
Dr M Sasaji Miyakawa, a Japanese lawyer, says a plan to invite 100 American newspaper representatives to study Japan is approved by the emperor. He argues press coverage shapes opinion and warns of potential war if papers remain unaware of Japan U.S. cooperation. He asserts no Port Arthur exists in California.
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Masaji Miyakawa
Japan
America
Okuma
Osano
Usen
Frisco
California
Wrecks His Car to Save a Child
New Orleans November 11 James Tolsen a motorman today wrecked his car to save a child who crawled onto the tracks ahead of him. The car ran down a steep hill he applied brakes and reversed the current stopping abruptly the car left the tracks and slid a long distance. Several passengers were badly bruised.
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New Orleans
James Tolsen
Labor strife echoes at Denver federation meeting
At the American Federation of Labor gathering in Denver delegates denounce the Roosevelt administration for not inviting Samuel Gompers while Mitchell Duncan and Keefe announce they will not attend the president’s dinner. County board votes 22 to 13 to visit the West Salem asylum amid a financial report showing a net county saving of 25,193.69 and 80 acres added to the property. Superintendent Gullickson outlines the asylum’s improving condition.
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James Duncan
Samuel Gompers
Gullickson
West Salem
Junket
Oscar Hulberg
John Swan
Thomas Stavrum
Beverly Jefferson dies after 40 years as Madison transfer line owner
Beverly Jefferson, 69, longtime owner of Madison’s largest transfer line and a familiar business figure, died at his son Dr Fred M. Jefferson’s home in Chicago after a ten year organic illness and recent heart trouble. He had traveled to Chicago four weeks prior for care.
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Beverly Jefferson
Madison
Fred M. Jefferson
Chicago
Jefferson
Roosevelt’s wartime stance labeled foe of peace by Swarthmore professor
Philadelphia November 11. Prof. Wm I Hull of Swarthmore told the Friends Peace association that Roosevelt is the most dangerous enemy of international peace in the country. He charged Roosevelt Hobson and Evans with pushing expansion of fighting strength and hindering modern peace ideas.
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Philadelphia
Wm. I. Hull
Swarthmore
Friends’ Peace Association
Roosevelt
Hobson
Evans
Osage District Miners Strike Threatened Over Pay
Osage City Kan Nov 11 a serious strike is threatened throughout the Osage district as miners protest pay. Five hundred men walked out today after their demand for higher wages was refused.
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Osage City
Kan
Osage District
Canada to Probe Standard Oil After Manitoban Explosions
A sweeping provincial and dominion inquiry opens in Winnipeg into Standard Oil of Canada after deadly explosions east of the city. The probe will assess oil quality and pricing, following a Swan River tragedy where nine died. Manitoba oil sells for 40 cents a gallon while nearby U.S. price is 12 cents, according to officials.
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Winnipeg
Man
Standard Oil
Canada
Swan River
Manitoba
United States
Standard
Boehm Bart Wedding Draws Notables In Milwaukee
The Boehm Bart wedding united prominent young people at 8t J H Graef Gillis nuptials. Emery Redhead ceremonies to days work. The bride wore gray, attended by Mr Joseph F Bartl as best man. About 44 guests including Milwaukee relatives. The couple will reside on Cass street after Feb 1 1909.
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Magdalena Bart Nicholas Boehm
Offhonor
Joseph F. Bartl
Franz Crosse
Miss Emma Gillis Weds Arthur Graef at Holy Trinity
This morning at the church of the Holy Trinity Emma Katherine Gillis daughter of Mr and Mrs N Gillis and Mr Arthur Adolph Graef were married Rev Joerres officiating Miss Ida Gillis was maid of honor and Mr John Gillis best man The gown featured white liberty satin with point de gaze lace and a yoke while the bridesmaid wore pink suessine with liberty satin sash and carried pink carnations.
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Church of the Holy Trinity
Emma Katherine Gillis
N. Gillis
Arthur Adolph Graef
Joerres
Ida Gillis
John Gillis
Liberty
Weather and Water Forecasts for La Crosse Area
Forecasts call for fair weather tonight and Thursday with little temperature change. Wisconsin will stay fair with cool conditions. Minnesota outlooks partly cloudy tonight and Thursday with a chance of snow flurries in northern areas.
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