Death of La Crosse Chief Byrne at St Francis Hospital
Hugh Henry Byrne longtime La Crosse police chief died at 6 20 a m at St Francis hospital after gall stone surgery on Oct 5 jaundice aided his collapse at home six weeks earlier wife present at death born Shullsburg Wis Feb 29 1852 55 held lead in police service since 1874 and served northwest and nation in duty hopes and tribute flow after his passing
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Hugh Henry Byrne
la Crosse
Northwest
St. Francis Hospital
Byrne
Chief Byrne
Shullsburg
Wis
John
Catherine Byrne
Pittsburg
Police Chief Byrne of La Crosse Career and 1894 Commission Battle
James Byrne began as patrolman for two years then joined Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway as detective overseeing La Crosse property for nine years. On October 10 1890 he was named chief of police by acting mayor John Dengler and served since a contentious 1894 public safety commission dispute arose with rival commissions from Dr Frank Powell J B Murray and mayor elect James McCord. The case went to the supreme court where Murray and his commission prevailed.
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Byrne
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway Company
la Crosse
John Dengler
Police and Fire Commission
Frank Powell
White Beaver
St. Paul
J. B. Murray
James McCord
Murray
Joseph W. Losey
Supreme Court
Commis
Reverend Mol er Tackles Fake Faith Healing Sermon
Rev C N Moller preached at Christchurch urging common sense against many healers. He cited Luke the physician to argue miracles served a broader lesson for all humanity, not just cure of personal ills, warning against fanaticism and psychologic healing trends.
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St. Luke
Col. IV
C. N. Moller
Christchurch
Christ
Saint Luke the Beloved Physician Sermon Overview
A sermon honoring Saint Luke as the beloved physician and recognizing the healer role of Christian followers through centuries. It notes the misunderstood nature of the Savior's and believers’ ministries to body and soul and reflects on ongoing opposition faced by priestly and medical workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Luke
C. N. Moller
S. Luke
Supreme Court Opens After Long Vacation
The United States Supreme Court convened at noon to begin an eighth months term following a May vacation. A large number of attorneys were admitted to the bar and several writs of certiorari were advanced. The justices then presented their cards at the White House and closed the day at 11 o'clock.
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Washington
United States Supreme Court
White House
Auditorium for Singers at Fair
Secretary Fritz Kersting of Freeport told La Crosse Saengerfest secretary John L. Utermoehl he needs hotel space for about 30 active singers attending the fest. Saengerfest president Theophore G. Behrens will visit soon to help locate a suitable structure. A joint project by Inter State Fair, street car union, city, and local Saengerfest aims to build on the fair grounds. C. F. Tretin of St Paul notes his council will rehearse and send all singers to La Crosse.
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Fritz Kersting
Freeport
John L. Utermoehl
Saengerfest Society
Theopdre G. Behrens
Central Society
Inter State Fair Association
City
Saengerfest Association
C. F. Tretin
St. Paul
Utermoeh
New York Reports No Violent Deaths in 24 Hours
For the twenty four hours ending at 2 o'clock yesterday afternoon not a single death by violence was reported at the coroner's office. This is the cleanest record in ten years.
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New York
Mrs Frank A Bigelow Dies After Week of Illness
Anna Mary Bigelow wife of Frank Bigelow a prominent La Crosse resident died after a weeklong illness. Born January 17 1843 in Galena Illinois she moved to La Crosse in 1871 opening a millinery and later married F A Bigelow in 1876. She was active in charity and Eastern Star. Funeral at 2:30 pm tomorrow from 113 South Sixth Street with Rev. Lowe and Oak Grove cemetery interment. Pallbearers named I H Moulton Joseph B Funke Frank Smith Frank Frye C C Hamilton John Palmer.
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Anna Mary
Frank Bigelow
Mrs. Bigelow
Galena
Ill
la Crosse
Pomeroy
F. A. Bigelow
Eastern Star
Chicago
South Sixth Street
Rev. Lowe
Oak Grove Cemetery
Capt
I. H. Moulton
Joseph B. Funke
Frank Smith
Frank Frye
C. C. Hamilton
John Palmer
Magill trial testimony ties body placement to outside aid
Decatur Illinois October 14 Mrs Elmira Downey testified in the Magill case that Magill s wife was wrapped in a blanket in a way that suggested outside help and that Magill feared an inquest would reveal foul play. Undertaker C E Oakman described Fay Magill visiting the suspect frequently.
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Decatur
Magill
Elmira Downey
Fay Magill
Spence Co. Gets $355 Judgment in Circuit Court
Judge Fruit in circuit court awarded T. H. Spence Drug Co. a $355 judgment against Frank W. Collier on a promissory note for $500 with $165 paid. Collier contested payment as the case was heard after the last term, following the return from Sparta, Wisconsin.
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T. H. Spence Drug Company
Frank W. Collier
Fruit
Sparta
Wis
Collier
Telegraphers Attack Roosevelt Over Scab Telegraphers
Milwaukee council bulletin criticizes President Roosevelt for taking two scab operators on his trip and urges him to drop them. It notes a 20 000 member Federation of Labor levying 10 cents weekly for a strike fund and calls for renewed pressure to oust Small and replace with a more combative leader. A La Crosse telegraphers letter warns that Small acted without union sanction and predicts a company surrender by next Tuesday or Wednesday.
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Milwaukee Couucil No. 2
Roosevelt
Times
Small
Federation of Labor
New York
Bob
Arange
United States
la Crosse
Wealthy Civil War Vet Kills Wife Then Self in Ky
In Ashland a wealthy Civil War veteran Gen Webb Lyck shot his bride of two weeks, then killed himself in Fairview, a Pikeville suburb. Authorities note the tragedy is under investigation with motives undisclosed.
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Ashland
Webb Lyck
Fairview
Pikeville
Memory Loss Hits Magnate In Manhattan Oil Case
New York legal hearing features A N Brainerd, Standard Oil comptroller, testifying through illness about company records. Kellogg links a 2 125 000 entry from Anglo American books to the Manhattan Oil purchase, urging Brainerd to produce loaned-book records.
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New York
A. N. Brainerd
Standard Oil Comptroller
Brainerd
Standard Oil
New Jersey
Indiana
Kentucky
Ohio
California
Atlantic Refining Company
Solar Refining Company
West India Oil Company
Kellogg
Anglo-American Company
James McDonald
Manhattan Oil Company
Action Against Kreutz Nolled By District Attorney
The state barbers' examining board failed to notify barber John Kreutz of an unsanitary shop and later improperly revoked his license prompting a charge that he practiced without a license. District Attorney Bosshard nolled the case brought by Henry Heine alleging a violation on Oct. 1.
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State
Barbers’ Examining Board
John Kreutz
South Third Street
Bosshard
Kreutz
Henry Heine
Mansion of Helena Plans Large Stock Farm
A prominent Helena stock raiser, referred to as Mr Mansion, is in town seeking a site for a sizable stock farm. He met with real estate agents and is considering purchasing about 200 acres nearby.
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Helena, Mont
Dennis Aonel Lost Hand In Burlington Train Incident
Dennis Aonel, a Smith Manufacturing employee of Onalaska, was struck by Burlington passenger train No. 50 from the north. One hand was severed and he suffered a severe head wound. He has worked for four years at the Smith plant.
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Dennis Aonel
Smith Manufacturing Company
Burlington
Aonel
Onalaska
Miss Molstad’s Reading Views At Wisconsin Teachers Meet
Miss Amy E. Molstad of West Salem addresses the Western Wisconsin Teachers’ convention on reading. She argues the topic remains a paramount issue, noting two main causes of poor oral reading: pronunciation and lack of expression, often due to vocal laziness rather than physical defects.
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Wisconsin
Amy E. Molstad
West Salem
Teachers’ Convention
Telegraphers Union Suspends President Small
Milwaukee meeting to decide future management of the strike as National Telegraphers suspend President S J Small for alleged weakness and disloyalty. Konenkamp assumes temporary control while Westley Russell deposes Small and a Milwaukee convention is called for Oct 23 to consider charges and elect a successor.
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Chicago
the National Telegraphers
S. J. Small
General Executive Board
Small
National Organization
Milwaukee
Konenkamp
M. C. Reidy
J. M. Sullivan
Employers’ Association
Expression in Reading and Pronunciation for Children
The text stresses clear vigorous speech as sign of strength and links poor pronunciation to lifelong handicaps. It argues practical drills build elementary sounds and that true reading expression depends on lesson suitability and student readiness to the material and surroundings.
Edward and czar to meet Copenhagen meeting arranged
Berlin correspondent reports a meeting between King Edward and the czar at Copenhagen has been arranged.
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Edward
Czar
Copenhagen
the Politiker
Berlin
Weather and Water Summary for Midwest States
Wisconsin sees fair weather with possible late showers in the north or Tuesday and rising temperatures. Minnesota expects showers tonight or Tuesday with warmth shifting to the east. Iowa remains generally fair tonight and Tuesday with warmer conditions in the east and central areas. The river forecast indicates a slight fall over the next 36 hours with water stages showing declines at key gauges including Reed’s Landing and Prairie du Chien.
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Wisconsin
Minnesota
Iowa
Ee Seepee
Wise A Cew
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Hugh H. Byrne
Lacrosse Police Department
CN. Moller
John B. M'Donald
Anthony N. Brady
OHN
B. M’donald
New York Public Service Commission
Thomas F. Ryan and Associates
Brooklyn
Metropolitan Securities Company
Mrs. Frank A Bigelow
Fred Maigll
Spence CO
Teddy
Waukee
Organiza
Tion
Manhattan
Kreutz Nolled
Miss Molstad
Paramount One
Tele
Boston
Commercial Union
Railroad Telegraphers
Westley Russell
Astor House
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