Guess Who's Here contest at La Crosse prompts prize
The Great White Way feature invites readers to identify a prominent La Crosse citizen. cash prize of $1 for the correct guess. The prior winner was Elizabeth Avon Street with subject Andrew Boyd. A canine mystery follows, recounting the chase to recover Mike the spaniel, led by Pete, Clyde Mitchell, and Eddie Newburg, ending with a mistaken dog العودة.
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la Crosse
Elizabeth
Avon Street
Andrew Boyd
Mike
Jule Freas
Eddie Newburg
Clyde Mitchell
Pete
Porter
Loy
Main Street
Fourth
Clyde
Majestic
Eddie
Jute
Mr. Freas
Water Main Under Air Pressure Tests in North La Crosse
Fred Schnell water commissioner reports the board of public works tested the North La Crosse water main under air pressure under the La Crosse river. The test revealed small leaks at the Fair Pounds section and some connections on Fifteenth street which will be repaired before service begins.
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Fred Schnell
Board of Public Works
Kaiser displeased over envoy to Miss Leish in Berlin
Kaiser Wilhelm is displeased by the envoy sent to Miss Nancy Leish as United States Ambassador Leishman departs Berlin. Leishman leaves for Washington after a farewell audience with the Kaiser.
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Berlin
Kaiser Wilhelm
Duke of Croye
Nancy Leish
John G. A. Leish
United States
Leishman
Giants Odds Rise as Stock Exchange Firms Bet on Victory
New York October 4 report says forty thousand dollars at even money was offered today on the Giants by a known stock exchange firm. Curb brokers are laying odds on the Giants to 9 to 1. Very little money is reported in sight.
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New York
Giants
Stock Exchange
Local government holds merchandise valued at 4000,900
Officials say merchandise valued at four thousand nine hundred dollars was held by local government and will be released immediately. They expect to receive a copy of the new item Monday morning.
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Milwaukee
French commission backs San Francisco Panama-Pacific plans
Oct 4 Paris. The minister of commerce said the French commission to San Francisco to study the Panama-Pacific exposition submitted a favorable report to the cabinet.
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Paris
San Francisco
Mysterious man held in Chicago in murder mystery
Edward G. Spencer a railroad man and former dancing teacher is under arrest in Chicago after days of pursuit as a suspect in the Allison Rexroat murder case. Police call the arrest the most important since Mrs. Allison Rexroat's body was found a week ago.
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Chicago
Edward G. Spencer
Allison-Rexroat
Halpin
Tragic Oshkosh Fire Claims Wife. Husband Fades
In Oshkosh Wisconsin fire last night travel ing salesman J C Puestow was gravely burned while attempting to save his wife who died in the blaze Mrs Pueston and five children escaped unharmed authorities reported no hope for Puestow's survival by noon today as the home burned to ashes the family had five children who escaped the disaster
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Oshkosh, Wis
J. C. Puestow
Paramour of Woman Poisoner Arrested in Minneapolis
William Norman, alleged lover of Mrs Ida Leckwold, was arrested on charges related to the murder of her daughter and suspected in additional family deaths. He admitted improper relations but denied suggesting poisonings and was to be examined by police and brought before the woman later on the same day.
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Minneapolis
Minn
William Norman
Ida Leckwold
Martinson
Norman
Leckwold
Miner Rescued After Week Under Coal Vein in Pennsylvania
Thomas Toshesky was freed from a coal vein at the Continental colliery of the Lehigh Valley Coal Company near Centralia, Pennsylvania, after a week entombed by rock. Rescuers cleared the barrier. Toshesky dug 3 2 feet toward them and was revived after a fall of rock briefly stunned him. His wife and children awaited above as blue eye wear protected his eyes from sunlight.
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Centralia
Thomas Toshesky
Lehigh Valley Coal Company
Toshesky
Roosevelt Goes Abroad for Six Months on South American Journey
Col. Theodore Roosevelt sails from New York intending a six month trip to South America to regain fitness and engage in politics after his return. He criticized Mexico plans, hinted at Panama, and noted edited remarks leaked amid a farewell banquet. Roosevelts travel party includes Mrs Roosevelt Margaret Roosevelt Anthony Fiala and others aboard the Van Dyck.
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New York
Theodore Roosevelt
South America
Progressive
Panama Canal
Panama
Mexico
Cuba
Haiti
Lamport & Holt Line
van Dyck
Roosevelt
Palmer to be questioned in Lorimer probe link
Charles Z. Palmer a Canton Illinois lumberman and democratic politician will be questioned about his alleged connection to a conspiracy to ruin Clarence S Funk as part of the Lorimer senatorial investigation state s attorney Hoyne said this afternoon.
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Chicago
Charles Z. Palmer
Canton
Ill
Clarence S. Funk
Hoyne
Celebrating Diamond Jubilee of Mount Calvary Mother Superior
Catholic dignitaries gathered at Mount Calvary convent in Fond du Lac Wisconsin to honor Sister Mary Detra Kletzles on the diamond jubilee. Sixty years ago today she took the veil and began her nunship as mother superior.
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Fond DU Lac
Wis
Mount Calvary Convent
Mary Detra Kletzles
Mary
Thomas Rye murder case not dropped say DA and police
District attorney and police push investigation into the Thomas Rye murder. Nick Hetti admitted before the coroner’s jury that he struck the elderly man and may be taken into custody later on a minor charge. Two boys, John Bridel and Harvey Schreiter, testified they saw the body in the slough the day before it was found, challenging the theory that it was dumped shortly before discovery.
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Thomas Rye
D. 3
Law
Nick Hetti
Slough
John Bridel
Jackson Street
Harvey Schreiter
South Fourth Street
Recall of Allison in coroner's inquiry resumes in Chicago
William Henry Allison, first husband of Mrs. Mildred Allison Rexroat, will be recalled to testify as the coroner's inquest into the tango instructor slaying resumes. Dr. W L Guild announces further questions about Rexroat's relations with other men. Captain Hapin says a park employee photo may show the suspect believed to be the killer, with copies to be circulated.
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Chicago
William Henry Allison
Mildred Allison-Rexroat
W. L. Guild
Rexroat
Ha’pin
Spencer
Train collision near Comeaut kills two Ohio workers
Two Nickel Plate freight trains collided west of Comeaut Ohio killing brakeman Patrick Tracy and engineer William Cunningham of the east bound crew. Several others were injured as the wreck age and scalding deaths were reported today.
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Comeaut
Ohio
Nickel Plate
Here
Patrick Tracy
William Cunningham
Veggmen Blast Safe in Schroeder & Diehl Offices
Police say one bandit was badly injured after a blast ripped into the Schroeder and Diehl fish dealers offices early today. The explosion tore the door, blood spatter and smeared aprons indicated severe wounds as the trio escaped with $123.
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Chicago
Schroeder & Diehl
Wisconsin boxing panel reprimands Klaus after rough bout
The Wisconsin state boxing commission mailed a severe reprimand to Frank Klaus of Pittsburg for rough tactics in his ten round fight with Eddie McGoorty in Milwaukee. The panel noted Klaus was unfamiliar with the rules and avoided suspension.
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Milwaukee
Wisconsin State Boxing Commission
Frank Klaus
Pittsburg
Eddie McGoorty
Klaus
Kaiser to Score Babes Des Moines Contest Note
Mrs Mary T. Watt of Audubon leads baby health contests and sent a sample baby score card to Kaiser Wilhelm of Germany so he can measure the royal grandchildren in Des Moines Iowa.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Mary T. Watt
Audubon
Kaiser Wilhelm
Germany
Weds Author of Bunny Letters in Surprise Nuptials
Miss Florence Bromley, author of the Bunny letters, married Niagara Falls groom Allison Mason McFarland in a ceremony that surprised Newark. McFarland had been tried twice for wife murder, with the state presenting Bromley letters to suggest motive. He was guilty in the first trial but acquitted on retrial.
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Newark
N. J
Florence Bromley
Bunny
Allison Mason McFarland
Niagara Falls
McFarland
Miss Bromley
Philadelphia
St Paul Depot Fire Destroys Ramshackle Building
The St Paul union depot collapsed after a blaze from last night and this morning. Authorities estimate losses at 250000 with plans for a new $10000000 depot to be built immediately. Eight immigrants were rescued with warnings from a YWCA worker and baggage crews saved hundreds of trunks.
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ST. Paul
Min
Union
James Tollivar
Miss Eastman
St. Paul's
Holley or Scott to meet Synod on La Crosse college site
The Reformed church Synod of the Northwest will meet next week in Lafayette Indiana to hear Holley or Scott present La Crosse as a site for the Mission House college near Sheboygan. The La Crosse board of trade authorized delegates for the synod meeting and a fund drive proceeds with a $2 annual fee through February 1 darkening membership.
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John M. Holley
N. M.cott
Reformed Church Synod of the Northwest
LaFayette
Ind
la Crosse
Mission House
Sheboygan
Board of Trade
Synod
Winona
Ori J. Sorensen
John P. Salzer
Oscar Hulberg
John Kindley
A. C. Holbek
J. L. Utermoehl
A. H. Schubert
Thurston Owens
Calvin W. Baker
Giant 901-Foot Pan American Building Planned for New York
The tallest building in the world at 901 feet will rise in Greeley Square to house the Pan-American States Association. Plans approved by the society's executive committee, and construction will start soon.
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New York
Greeley Square
Pan-American States Association
Society
Lamar Starts Fight in Habeas Corpus Extradition Case
David Lamar the Wolf of Wall Street today filed habeas corpus proceedings to block extradition to New York. He faces an indictment charging impersonation of Representative Palmer, with defects in the indictments alleged as grounds.
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Washington
David Lamar
Wolf
Wall Street
New York
Palmer
Road Congress Ends In Detroit After Three Day Session
Detroit closes the third annual American Road congress as six thousand road enthusiasts and experts depart. The event gathered leaders in highway construction and maintenance to discuss standards and improvements.
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Detroit
Mich
Gunman Beats Baby to Death in Night Drinking Incident
A man attacked a baby during a nighttime assault after consuming alcohol, resulting in the child’s death. Police are investigating the motive and circumstances of the violent act.
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Gunman
Baby
Mystery surrounds death of Harlem baby in police case
In New York a dead newborn girl lies in Harlem morgue with a facial bruise. Police allege Joseph DePuma a reputed gunman and kidnap theory driver behind the killing. Undertaker Ralph Pasqua held on accusations of transporting the body without permit amid DePuma linked tale.
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New York
Harlem
Joseph DePuma
Ralph Pasqua
Fox Street
Bronx
DePuma
Sturtevant Mother Aids Daughter in Chicago Arraignment
Mrs. Z E Sturtevant of Brookfield Missouri arrives in Chicago to assist her daughter Mabel Sturtevant before a United States commissioner on October 7. Charge: misusing the mails in defrauding college girls and wealthy Chicago women. Gardiner Lathrop Santa Fe general solicitor offers legal help and assigns a staff member to defend Miss Sturtevant. Lathrop is a trustee of the University of Missouri, where Miss Sturtevant studied.
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Chicago
Z. E. Sturtevant
Brookfield
Mabel Sturtevant
United States
Gardiner Lathrop
Santa Fe Railroad
Syracuse Premieres Broadhurst Play Today
Syracuse opened another vice clinic last night with George Broadhurst's Today. The story traces a fashionable society woman who sells herself for clothes and leads her husband into a dangerous trap in a Riverside Drive apartment, with The Fight and The Lure cited as themes.
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Syracuse
N. Y
George Broadhurst
New York
Riverside Drive
Berries Send FiveYearOld to Coma in Park
Naomi Krough five year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Christ Grough 206 Wright avenue lay unconscious for three days after eating berries found in Washington park She recovered consciousness Friday afternoon and is now out of danger She visited the park earlier in the week with her brother and ate berries on a bush there
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Racine
Wis
Naomi Krough
Christ Grough
Wright Avenue
Washington Park
Despondent candy merchant attempts murder suicide
Chicago Oct 4 Despondent over poor business John Gaidrowicz a candy merchant at 1633 North Ashland avenue tried to asphyxiate his wife Tillie and their 15 year old son George early today A policeman forced entry found all three unconscious The wife and son were revived with a palmotor and stated that Gaidrowicz attempted to kill them last night with a razor Gaidrowicz will die.
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Chicago
John Gaidrowicz
Ashland Avenue
Tillie
George
Gaidrowicz
Senate Abolishes Commerce Court in Urgent Deficiency Bill
The urgent deficiency bill passed by the Senate abolishes the commerce court on December 31 and removes deputy revenue collectors and deputy U S marshals from civil service. It preserves four judges until their terms end by resignation death or removal, and opens about $1,000,000 in patronage by removing civil service protections.
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Washington
Commerce Court
United States
Senate
House
President Wilson Signs Tariff Bill with Two Pens
President Wilson signed the administration tariff bill last night in a late ceremony attended by representatives, senators, and cabinet members. He stated the hour was chosen after business hours, and the event featured two pens presented to Oscar Underwood and Senator Simmons.
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Washington
Wilson
State Department
Ben Davis
Department
Tumulty
Oscar Underwood
Ways and Means
House
Senate
Cabinet
Newspaper Corps of
Revenue chief seeks move of office to Wausau
Herbert H. Manson of Wausau, Wisconsin, collector for the western district, has applied for the Madison office to be moved to Wausau with approval reportedly granted in Washington. Protests from Madison citizens were sent to Commissioner Joseph E. Davies.
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Madison
Wis
Herbert H. Manson
Wausau
Internal Revenue
Western District
Wisconsin
Washington
Joseph E. Davies
Troops Quell Riots in Calumet Copper District
General Abbey announces rule with an iron hand in Keweenaw as state troops end unrest. Strikers admit responsibility for Wolverine riots after artillerymen injure a striker’s nine year old daughter during attempted arrest.
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Calumet
Mich
Abbey
Keweenaw
Unsettled Weekend Weather Across Upper Midwest
Yesterday's readings show a high of 77 and low of 56 with no precipitation. La Crosse and nearby areas face unsettled conditions with showers tonight and Sunday, cooler Sunday. Wisconsin and Minnesota expect showers and cooler spells with brisk north winds, while Iowa also anticipates rain and cooler Sunday. Overall conditions: fair and cool east of the Mississippi with unsettled west, and widespread showers and thunderstorms from Texas to the Dakotas and Minnesota recently.
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Wisconsin
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Iowa
Mississippi Valley
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Dakotas
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Plains States
Helena
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