Two Major La Crosse Blocks Change Hands
A deed filed in La Crosse records the sale of two key blocks: the Beck building at Fourth and Main and a row of stores at Sixth and Main. Grantor Henry Mathews Hunt transfers to Stella Beck for $20, the highest La Crosse price in years. Hebberd Co. occupies the ground floor of the Beck building, with upper floors for professionals. Sixth and Main sites are leased to Sam La Chapelle Otto Gudenschwager A. O. Colby and B. L. Johnson. Dr Keck, former manager, contemplates vaudeville plans or a large office building at Fourth and Main as La Crosse grows.
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Beck
Main Streets
Henry Mathews Hunt
Marion County
Ind
Stella Beck
W. R. Beck
la Crosse
Fourth
Hebberd & Co
Main Street
Sixth
Sam la Chappelle
Otto Gudenschwager
A. 0. Colby
B. L. Johnson
Dr. Ke
Nervy Conductor Captures Train Robber in Missouri
In Glasgow on November 26 a suspected Chicago Alton train robber, Claude Randall or Trueheart about 21, allegedly seized money from passengers and fled with $2,000 in valuables. Everett Heywood, conductor, says the same man also robbed a Rock Island train on November 7 taking $3,000 and eight watches before being restrained and handed to officers.
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Scripps-McRae
Glasgow
Chicago & Alton
Claude Randall
Trueheart
Rock Island
ST. Louis, Mo
Everett Heywood
Heywood
Tangle Over Prisoner at Jail in Bangor Wisconsin
Fred Ketchum of Bangor is under arrest at the Central police station on a charge of stealing 125 dollars from farmer F E Schroeder. He allegedly sold Schroeder s team and buggy and kept the money. habeas corpus action disputed his confinement. The case was presented before Court Commissioner Daniels with a warrant shown. no arraignment yet as settlement efforts are pursued.
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Fred Ketchum
Bangor
Wis
Central Police Station
F. FE. Schroeder
Ketchum
Schroeder
A. E. Bleckman Jr
Tramp Arrested in Gilman Murder Case
Dayton Ohio November 26 James Rogers a professional tramp was arrested on suspicion of connection with the murder of Dona Gilman Witnesses report Dona s body was carried into the home and Bessie Gilman Dona s older sister told their mother Now I suppose you have her where you want her
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Dayton, O
James Rogers
Dona Gilman
Dona
Bessie
Caruso Case Review Authorized as Black Hand Threats Reported
New York police Commissioner Mathet reports black hand letters threatening his prosecution of Caruso. He cites complaints of women insulted by ministers musicians and business men, records kept but now public exposure seen as stronger deterrent. Judge Sullivan signs order for Caruso case review in general sessions.
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Scripps-McRae
New York
Mathet
Caru
QO. Sullivan
Caruso
Court of General Sessions
County Tax Reduced in La Crosse County
La Crosse County trims the state tax levy to half a mill this year, lowering the total tax raise by $17,036.30 from last year. County clerk Rawlinson released tables detailing amounts by town and city, noting a state levy drop of about $10,000 and a county tax reduction that shifts overall totals compared with 1905.
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la Crosse County
Rawlinson
Farstmaton
Mgreenfeld
Oss
la Crosse
Cit .Y
Ontalatka
Onalaska
Town
Washington
West Salem
Village
Grace Brown death blamed on blows before drowning
Dr. Douglas testified in Herkimer that Grace Brown died from brain concussion caused by blows to the head before she was thrown into the lake, treating drowning symptoms as a misinterpretation of the fatal injuries.
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Scripps-McRae
Herkimer, N
Douglas
Grace Brown
Esch Pushes Camp Douglas Plan Through Congress
Representative Esch seeks federal state action to grant Camp Douglas land for a U S Army training site. He previously secured a 150000 dollar appropriation for 5400 acres and urges Wisconsin to provide the grant backing. He envisions the camp as a future national rifle venue with strong railroad access and mixed federal state use.
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Camp
Douglas
Representative Esch
Washington
Madison
Congress
Esch
Wisconsin
United States
War Department
Morris
Inll
Senate
Omaha
Milwaukee
Camp Douglas
Mail Box Installed at NW Depot by Union and Postmaster
Through the Manufacturers' and Jobbers' union and Postmaster W B Tscharner a mail box similar to the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul South side depot will be set at the Chicago and Northwestern depot. Clerks will strip the box before train departures and the Milwaukee road box has proven convenient. The union and Postmaster consulted Washington and secured the request. Installation will begin at once.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manufacturers’ and Jobbers’ Union
W. B. Tscharner
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul South Side
Chicago & Northwestern
Milwaukee Road
Jobbers’ Union
Tscharner
Washlington
Weather outlook for tonight and Tuesday
Light rain or snow tonight then fair and colder Tuesday. Coldest near 36 and warmest around 40 with winds about 4 mph.
Lenroot Campaign Aims for Spooner Senate Seat
Irvine L. Lenroot, Wisconsin assembly speaker and gubernatorial hopeful, pursues the United States Senate seat vacated by Senator John C. Spooner. Oshkosh politician John L. Strange leads Lenroot’s support in the district while Walter Houser is also named among candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Senate
John C. Spooner
John L. Strange
Oshkosh
Teg
Wok
Walter Houser
Haskell and Withee Strike Large Timber Deal
N Haskell and Theo Withee return from Portland after closing one of the largest timber deals in the region. Senators Levi Withee and Abner Withee are said to profit from the deal's sagacity. Abner Withee came back from Canada with two deer and plans Thanksgiving with relatives before resuming lumber interests in the south.
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Levi Withee
Abner Withee
Canada
Meat Inspector Roome Arrives at Langdon & Boyd Packing
Dr H Roome federal meat inspector stationed at Langdon and Boyd's packing house arrives in the city to oversee livestock inspection post mortem checks and plant sanitation. Andrew Boyd says the measure ensures perfect cleanliness and quality meat, benefiting packers.
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H. Roome
Langdon & Boyd
Roome
Sioux City
Andrew Boyd
Bangor Pioneer Obituary of John Wheldon Sr.
John Wheldon Sr. dies at 91 in Bangor after a long life as a pioneer and public official. Born in 1815 in North Whales Great Britain he arrived in the era’s youth and helped found Bangor owning the original town land. Survived by nine sons and two daughters. Funeral planned in Bangor Wednesday with relatives from La Crosse attending.
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C. F. West
Avon Street
John Wheldon Jr
South Fifth Street
John Wheldon
Bangor
Wheldon
North Whales
Great Britain
la Crosse
la Crosse County Court House
Unique theater sale by former owners prompts settlement
Attorney Charles Miller, representing Michnnski and La valle creditors, reports a telegram from the former owners in Minneapolis saying they will return to settle in full. The theater was sold to St Paul theatrical syndicate owners and will continue. Players left without salaries. Bijou manager Schuberg offered a Sunday engagement and travel home.
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Charles Miller
Michnnski & Lavalle
Unique Theater
Minneapolis
St. Paul
The
Unique
Schuberg
Bijou
Farm Worker Fatally Injured By Fork Accident
George Richter a 30 year old farmer from eight miles south on Bostwick valley road fell on a pitchfork handle that pierced sixteen inches into his bowels. He was taken to La Crosse hospital where recovery is doubtful under Dr Wolfe care. He is John Dawson's son in law and a well known county resident.
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George Richter
Bostwick Valley
Wolfe
la Crosse Hospital
John Dawson
Waters-Pierce anti-trust case called for continuation
Trusts case against Waters-Pierce Oil Co. charged with violating anti-trust laws was called in Austin on November 26. The firm sought a continuation to delay proceedings.
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Scripps-McRae Dispatch
Austin
Tex
Waters-Pierce Oil Company
Championship Battle Thursday in La Crosse Ruckus
La Crosse high school and Wisconsin Business University meet Thursday in a decisive football game to crown the La Crosse champion. Both teams boast strong backs, fast passes, and shifting styles as Tolanders seek to retain the title while the highs aim for victory in a hard fought local showdown. Pillsbury academy and Owatonna stand in earlier forms, with two distinct play styles expected in the contest.
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la Crosse
Wisconsin Business University
Toland
Sehampion Sigs
Tolanders
Winona All Stars
Pillsbury Academy
Owatonna
Minn
Heavy precipitation in La Crosse sets record for four days
Nearly eight inches of rain and snow have fallen in La Crosse over the last four days. Yesterday's rain measured ninety four hundredths of an inch while Wednesday's snow reached six and eight tenths inches. Freezing temperatures below 25 degrees are forecast for tonight by Weather Forecaster Oberholzer with cloudy but fair conditions expected tomorrow.
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la Crosse
Oberholzer
Election fraud alleged by President Gompers in Federationist
President Samuel Gompers of the American Federation of Labor writes in the December Federationist that fraud was general in the recent elections. He claims corporate interests dictated some contests, with the charge appearing in the report from Washington, D.C. on November 26.
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Scripps-McRae
Washington, D.C
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Pietzman Goes On Trial for Murder of Dr Warner
Eugene Pietzman faces trial in Pittsfield Illinois on a murder charge for the shooting of Dr John Warner aboard a train bound west. Prosecutors say Pietzman was intoxicated and fired without warning during the passenger journey last year.
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Scripps-McRae Dispatch
Pittsfield
Eugene Pietzman
John Warner
West
Pietzman
Warner
Deneen Aims for Back Taxes from Illinois Central
Governor Deneen and an auditing official travel to New York to press Illinois Central directors for overdue state taxes. The trip seeks to recover funds owed to Illinois as identified by the auditing department.
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Deneen
Illinois Central
Scripps-McRae Dispatch
Springfield
New York
Robertson denies moving to Unique theater post
A Saturday night Sunday morning rumor claimed Robert Robertson would run the closed Unique theater. Robertson said he knows nothing of the theater, has never been inside, and the story is ridiculous. He added he would not return to theater, especially not via the Unique.
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Robert Robertson
Robertson
Mr. Robertson
President Home Cape Henry Naval Passage
The Louisiana was sighted with her convoy and passed the capes at 9 oclock this morning. The Tennessee accompanied her, while the Washington was disabled and will not enter the capes until this afternoon.
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Scripps-McRae
Cape Henry
Louisiana
Tennessee
Capes
Washington
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Beck Corners
Henry Hunt
Indiana
Hebbard and
LaGhappele Corners
Lone Bandit
Brave Trainman
Tramp
Camp Douglass
la Follette
Spooner
Irvine L. Lenroot
N. Haskell
Theo
Withee
N. Haskell Withee
Theodore Withee
Portland
CHY
Bangor Pioneer
Una
W.B.U
High School Elevens
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