Volturno Disaster Details Emerge From Survivors aboard La Touraine
Survivors aboard La Touraine report the Volturno carried only nine usable lifeboats, all bent or rotten. Crew ignorance and passenger aid pushed six boats overboard, one with a hole in its bottom. Fire smoldered for hours before discovery and panic was limited to no clear scenes. Ten babies were rescued and cared for by women in first class cabins.
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Citizens Day Emphasizes Rural Urban Community Ties
Indications point to a record turnout for the venture as La Crosse marks Farmers Day and Urban and Rural Day, urged as Citizens Day, to strengthen city country ties. The piece calls for cooperation to boost roads service and local farm product trade, urging friendly informal meetings and fellowship.
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City Welcomes Visitors to Open Manufacturing Tours
City prepares for a wide visitor access event inviting crowds to tour local factories and mills. Major plants plan open houses to showcase production and attract attention from guests and media.
Free Bridge Day Planned by City Council
The Common Council approved a plan to admit Minnesota residents free to the city for Farmers' Day. Delegations from outlying points will join large crowds as committees finalize arrangements for the event the day after tomorrow.
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Volturno lifeboat disaster details emerge in survivor account
Frederick Dadke a Volturno survivor describes the ship lacking usable lifeboats and boats being cut loose, with four smashed and others drowned. He credits other ships with rescuing passengers including babies among forty two survivors brought to port by La Touraine, while noting some crew failed to aid saving lives.
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Death toll soars in Universal mine blast at Cardiff
In a massive Welsh colliery disaster 931 men entered Universal mine before a blast wrecked the shaft. By mid afternoon rescuers had recovered 375 to 400 bodies. Officials fear more than 500 entombed, with 531 unaccounted and hopes for survivors fading.
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Warrants Issued for Williams and Johnson in Grand Larceny
Warrants were issued today charging Charles Williams and Walter Johnson with grand larceny. They allegedly stole a roll of bills from Russell Bell, a farm hand.
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Fire injures three in brewery blaze at Northwestern plant
Three firemen were injured and about 100000 dollars in damage resulted from a fire that destroyed the malt house and elevator building of the Northwestern Brewery company early today in Chicago.
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Northwestern Brewery Company
Clever Argument Wins Support for La Crosse Seminary Bid
La Crosse's bid to host the German Reformed church seminary gains momentum as Northwest Synod delegates debate location. A. Rose, via N. M. Scott, reports Scott secured a sympathetic delegate and later addressed the full meeting advocating La Crosse on educational merits and local conditions rather than money. Scott returns Wednesday morning.
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Wisconsin
Delegates Open Eighteenth Royal Arcanum Auxiliary Meet
Fifty delegates from nine states gather in Racine Wisconsin for the opening of the eighteenth annual convention of the ladies' auxiliary of the Royal Arcanum. The delegates come from Wisconsin Michigan Minnesota Iowa Missouri Ohio Washington Massachusetts and Pennsylvania.
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Plainfield Postoffice Robbed by Safe Blowers
Postoffice officials received a telegram from Plainfield Wisconsin stating the Plainfield postoffice was robbed last night by safe blowers who obtained 400 dollars in cash and stamps.
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Commission Says It Has Right To Hear Police Row
The commission asserts its authority to hear a dispute involving police conduct and signals that a Supreme Court order may be possible. Friday is set for trial on the merits unless an appeal reaches higher courts.
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Secret Moves in Weber Case Spark Legal Briefs
Police Chief John Webber faces subordination charges by Mayor Ori Sorensen. The police and fire commission will hear the case, with Chief Webber’s attorneys delaying immediate trial and considering Supreme Court action. The defense argues improper filing and authority questions, citing charter conflicts and the mayor’s official capacity.
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Weather Summary and Visitors Arrangements for City Event
Yesterday’s high 74 and low 60 with 9 percent precipitation. La Crosse and vicinity forecast fair and cooler tonight and Wednesday. Minnesota and Wisconsin expect fair and cooler conditions with frost in spots and brisk winds tonight. Maryland? No. The report notes optimistic visitor estimates for Thursday with 2000 expected, citywide tours, open theaters, and a “Keys to the city” badge system for Farmers Day October 16, 1913. A toll-free bridge day and a special rest room at 320 Jay Street are planned.
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C. P. Burdick
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Chester Smith
Erick Hettinger
W. H. Crosby
John Sogard
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M. T. Gill
W. C. Rameey
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Ruth Cate
Sheboygan
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Wedding Offer for Farmers Day Cottage Furnishings
A wedding invitation promises a free four room cottage outfitting for the applicant who accepts on Farmers' Day. Prospective bride or groom should inquire with Harry Taggart about the deal and the terms of furnishing provision.
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