Preston case seen as key to new depot here
The Preston Times voices North Side desires for a new Milwaukee depot, arguing regional demand would trigger multiple cities along the route to seek depots. It praises President Earling, notes current facilities are inadequate and uncompliant with law, and urges patience while forecasting a substantial brick depot reflecting the county seat town’s prominence.
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Preston Times
North Side
Milwaukee
North la Crosse
Earling
PrestonIs
Times
Harmony
Eau Claire Hosts Northwestern Teachers Association Meeting
Miss Matilda Miller, principal of the Sixth District School, chaired the Eau Claire gathering and praised local citizens for ample entertaining spaces and record attendance. She noted some teachers failed to attend despite advance assignments, explaining the mismatch in quotas but saying no one was inconvenienced. She credited Eau Claire's cooperation with the convention's success.
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Matilda Miller
Eau Claire
Caledonia Street
Northwestern Teachers’ Association
Miss Inex Clow Dies at 11 After Brief Illness
The death of 11 year old Inex Clow occurred yesterday at her home 1311 Charles street after a three day illness. Death was due to uremic poisoning following scarlet fever. Funeral arrangements will be announced later with William Dwyer in charge.
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Little Inex Clow
Charles Street
William Dwyer
Brakeman Hurt in Fast Train Accident Near Stockholm
J Simonson a brakeman on the Chicago Burlington and Quincy was seriously injured when he fell from a flying stock train near Stockholm yesterday. The 40 mph train struck a curve, he was thrown onto rocks beside the track and walked the mile to Stockholm before a doctor was summoned. He received a deep gash above the left eye and other head and neck injuries, later treated at home.
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J. Simonson
Stockholm
Simonson
Mr. Simonsin
la Crosse
Suitor
Charles Street
North Presbyterian to pick new pastor Wednesday
The official board will meet in church parlors to select a successor for Rev. W J Turner. Rev A A Randall of Centerville Illinois is favored to be considered and has already preached at both services to favorable reception. The morning sermon was Happy, the Pure in Heart and the evening The Savior Jesus. Next Sunday’s pulpit choice undecided.
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North Presbyterian Church
W. J. Turner
A. A. Randall
Centerville
Randall
Jesus
Origin of motion pictures promises vast future developments
Manager Hill of the Crystal Theatre discusses the origin of motion pictures and predicts rapid growth. He notes the first patent for a projecting apparatus sixteen years ago, the invention of film and camera, and the seven figure capital backing the industry. He details the Great Passion Play at Oberammergau, its history, sacred casting, and the high cost to produce authentic biblical scenes, arguing moving pictures can convey sound, motion, and emotion with devout impact.
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Hill
Crystal Theatre
Christ
Christos Paschon
Oberammergau
Bavaria
Mary
Alexis
Death by own action claimed in Wisconsin tragedy
The body of Charles Neiland, who killed himself near Winona by hanging from a Northwestern train, was claimed Saturday by his brother George Neiland of Verona, Wisconsin. Remains were sent to Verona or Middleton for interment as parents reside there. George said Charles had gone to South Dakota for work after selling a farm for about $300, but no cash was found on him. It is suspected loss of the money caused his distress leading to suicide.
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Charles Neiland
Winona
Northwestern
George Neiland
Verona
Wis
Middleton
George
South Dakota
Trempealeau
Blair
Bulair
Mary Clow Victim Of Scarlet Fever
Mary Clow the 12 year old daughter of Mr and Mrs M C Clow of 1311 Charles Street died yesterday noon at her home after a short illness of scarlet fever The funeral was at the house this morning at 10 oclock with Rev A L Woods of the Caledonia Street M E Church in charge Interment was made at Oak Grove Cemetery Ward W Dwyer arranged the details
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Mary Clow
M. C. Clow
Charles Stret
A. L. Woods
Caledonia Street
M. E
William Dwyer
Oak Grove Cemetery
Caledonia Street M E Church Ladies Sewing Circle Meet
Mesdames Bert Bullock O P Clinton and P J Larson will entertain the ladies sewing circle at Mrs Bullock's Avon street home Tuesday afternoon the Caledonia Street M E church event promises hospitality and social time for members.
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Bert Bullock
O. P. Clinton
P. J. Larson
Caledonia Street
M. E
Mrs. Bullock
Avon Street
Laborer Struck by Burlington Train in Savanna
Anthony Mallarky laborer with the Q in Savanna was struck by train No. 52 in the yards Saturday night and seriously injured. He suffered a broken arm broken hip and multiple ribs. Dr. Johnson of Savanna treated him and he was taken to the county poor house at Mount Carroll to recover with no local relatives.
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Anthony Mallarky
Savanna
Johnson
Mount Carroll
Butte
Montana
North Side Briefs Relate Local Health and Family News
Mrs. William Bristow is recovering nicely after surgery at St. Francis hospital last Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Goodenough of Rose Street welcomed a baby girl. O. L. Schmeen of this city visited Winona on business Saturday.
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William Bristow
St. Francis Hospital
Frank Goodenough
Rose Street
O. L. Schmeen
Winona
Bryan Willing to Run Again for President
In letters to political friends Bryan says that around mid November he will announce that if the Democratic national convention wishes he will accept another nomination. The statement comes amid ongoing speculation about his candidacy and party leadership.
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St. Louis, Mo
William Jennings Bryan
St James Club Plans Banquet
Twenty two members attended the regular meeting of the St James club last evening in the school rooms. The meeting was called to order by President George H Healy at 8 oclock. After the business meeting there was a short social session. Plans are now under way for a banquet to be given under the auspices of the club in the near future. The fun in shirking lies partly in seeing how it will work.
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St. James Club
George H. Healy
A Soldier Song of the Sulu Isles
Alfred Damon Runyon writes a quirkily sharp verse in Harpers Weekly about soldiers and women in pantaloons. The cartoonish chorus pokes fun at gender disguise and wartime bravado with humor and risk of misjudgment.
Taft earns warm Chinese regard through frank diplomacy
The New York Tribune notes Secretary Taft’s China visit impresses observers with his directness and candor. It praises his ability to allay tensions, foster confidence, and build lasting friendship without resorting to secret treaties or intrigue.
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Taft
China
America
New Trend: Raccoon Hunting With Roman Candles
Poughkeepsie New York October 21 Sheriff Robert W Chanler of Dutchess County launches a fad among society women of the 400 by hunting raccoons with roman candles at his estate. When a raccoon hides in a tree, several party members climb under the limb and shower the branch with candles.
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Poughkeepsie
N. Y
Robert W. Chanler
Dutchess County
Cigar Smoke Refrain of Fortune Narration
A brief proverb-like line on cigar smoke as a symbol of wealth and fortune, suggesting that the rising smoke signifies the ascent of many fortunes.
Methodists to Hold a Social at First Church
The Forward Movement club of the First Methodist church will host a social on Thursday October 24 in the church parlor. Refreshments will be served and a good program has been prepared. The event will begin at 8 o clock and a large attendance is expected.
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Forward Movement Club
First Methodist Church
Signor Carducci Nearly Involved In Duel Tale
A Youth's Companion account recounts Signor Carducci, famed Italian poet, nearly dueling after a Lombardy railway compartment exchange. An officer extolled Carducci as a genius equal to Dante, while a professor from Bologna challenged the claim, leading to humor as both laughed.
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Signor Carducci
le Cri de
Paris
Lombardy
Carducci
Dante
Glosuc Carducci
University of Bologna
Blair Wins Game Trempealeau Wisconsin 15 to 0
Blair defeated Trempealeau 15 to 0 in the first football game played in the city. Blair capitalized on early fumbles and benefited from a biased referee, scoring three touchdowns while Trempealeau struggled with the officiating and discipline.
Taft Philippines trip misused by war echoists
Opinion piece notes war scare stories in newspapers exaggerate threats while Taft's Philippines visit is explained as preplanned, aimed at opening the Philippine assembly. It argues reporters seek hidden meanings to attack Roosevelt policies, exposing the vacuity of speculative theories.
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Record-Herald
East
United States
Washington Herald
Taft
Philippines
National Assembly
Roosevelt
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Devel
Neiland
Dead Man
Burlington
North Side Briefs
Bryan
Empire Theatre
Wrestling Ass Burmah Stanley Park
Lady Love
Sulu Isles
Sam
Alfred Damon Runyon
Harper’s Weekly
Stavrum & Hulberg
Main Street
New York Tribune
Mr. Taft
Methodists
Smith
John
D. Smith
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