Notables Attend School Dedication
Bishop Schwebach of La Crosse will officiate at the Holy Trinity school dedication on Twelfth Street between Division and Ferry. Father Kramer of Genoa and the Very Rev Dr Congdon of La Crosse will speak at 3 pm with English and German sermons. Catholic societies will march from Bishop Schwebach's home at 2:30 pm.
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Schwebach
la Crosse
Kramer
Genoa
Wis
Congdon
Holy Trinity School
Twelfth Street
Division
Ferry Streets
Calcutta Reports Sparse News On Devastation After East Bengal Storm
Colonial headquarters in Calcutta offer only perfunctory checks on the safety of Europeans as they assess the widespread death and destruction from the East Bengal storm and Baluchistan earthquake.
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Calcutta
East Bengal
County option backed at W. C. T. U. convention
The national W. C. T. U. approved county option as a step toward prohibition after a hard fight. Nebraska W. C. T. U. members will cooperate with the Anti-Saloon League and other temperance forces in a county option campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Neb
Nebraska
Anti-Saloon League
Emperor Nicholas in Italy as guest of King Victor Emmanuel
Czar Nicholas I entered Italy traveling from the frontier and was escorted by soldiers. He arrived in Racconigi and visited the King at the palace, marking a significant gesture in royal diplomacy.
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Racconigi
Italy
Nicholas
Russia
Victor Emanuel
Engineer Brown lauded as hero in Collinsville collision
An investigation into yesterday's fatal collision near Collinsville, Ohio, identified Engineer Brown of the passenger train as a hero. He closed the throttle and applied the air as the train passed a switch, preventing passenger deaths. Seven Pennsylvania railroad workers died in the crash.
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Collinsville
Pennsylvania
Engineer Brown
Chicken Stew Case Heads to County Court
Roy Nimocks Emil Ginutie William Leonard Albert Priebe and Slyvester King small boys from the north end of the south side admitted to stealing a chicken and cooking a stew after chasing the bird yesterday. Nimocks pleaded guilty and received a reprimand as the court discharged the others after a brief detention.
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Roy Nimocks
Emil Ginutie
William Leonard
Albert Priebe
Slyvester King
Priebe
Brindley
Leters
Bard Brewery
Elizabeth Buckner
Mining stock swindle suspect arrested in Pittsburg
A man registered as P. H. Harris from Chicago was arrested on charges of selling mining stock to Pittsburg residents three years ago that proved worthless. Police say they have several complaints and a local hotel accuses him of unpaid bills from a prior visit.
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Pittsburg
P. H. Harris
Chicago
C. D. van .Duzer
Nevada
Winning Fight on White Plague
Washington D C Oct 23 A continued decline in the death rate from tuberculosis is the probability held out by Chief Statistician Walbur of the census bureau There was a decrease in the rate per 100 000 from 183 6 in 1907 to 173 9 in 1908 The total number of deaths from all forms of tuberculosis last year was 78 289 The rate declined in all states where deaths are registered except Colorado Rhode Island and Vermont Pneumonia furnished the next largest number of victims its rate being 136 per 100 000 last year
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Washington, D. C
Walbur
Census Bureau
Colorado
Rhode Island
Vermont
Leith Safe Report Reaches Wife In Wisconsin
Vic Oct 23 Dr C K Leith geologist at University of Wisconsin who spent months in Hudson Bay area on a commemorative mission has been heard from and will arrive safely within weeks. His wife, worried about his safety, received a letter via Montreal saying delays due to adverse winds while attempting to sail south on Hudson Bay with natives.
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Madison
Vic
C. K. Leith
University of Wisconsin
Hudson Bay
Montreal
Widow receives $2000 in railroad settlement
Two thousand dollars was paid to Anna Shevian widow of Odlin Shevian by the Chicago Burlington and Quincy Railway in settlement of her suit. Shevian was killed while carrying planks across tracks when a switch engine reversed and struck him. James Thompson was the attorney.
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Anna Shevian
Odlin Shevian
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railway Company
Shevian
James Thompson
Blackburn to Quit as Canal Zone Governor
The Canal Record of Oct. 13 reports J. C. S. Blackburn, governor of the canal zone and canal commission member, will tender his resignation to the president.
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Washington, D. C
Uncle Sam
Canal Record
Washington
Colon
J. C. S. Blackburn
Canal Zone
Canal Commission
Holway Ties World Record in 160 Yards at Wigan
A. R. Holway of England equalled the world mark for 160 yards with 93.5 seconds in a race at Wigan against H. Postle of Australia who finished one yard behind. Timings varied, with one watch showing 92.5 seconds but others at 93.5.
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Wigan
England
A. R. Holway
H. Postle
AustraMa
Holway
Charcoal Lozenges Offer Gas Absorption and Breath Purification
Willow wood charcoal lozenges claim to absorb gastric gases, remove intestinal flatus, and purify breath. The ad touts Stuart's Charcoal Lozenges made from willow wood, sweetened with honey, priced 25 cents with free samples via F A Stuart Co Marshall Mich.
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Stuart
F. A. Stuart Co
Stuart Bldg
Marshall, Mich
Walsh Railroads to be Turned Over to Syndicate
Representatives of a midwestern financier syndicate will meet John R. Walsh and the guarantors of his 7 000 900 notes on Monday in Chicago to arrange turning over the Walsh railroads in exchange for funds to fully pay the guarantors.
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Chicago
John R. Walsh
Walsh
Mrs Wenzel Korn III Critically Ill in Washington
Mrs Wenzel Korn III of Washington is critically ill with pneumonia. Her husband, the county supervisor, said her condition is serious after a trip to La Crosse. Dr Morison is attending and a physician may be summoned from the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wenzel Korn
Washington
Morison
Korn
la Crosse
Lewis Publishing Co. Boss Cleared in Federal Cases
In St Louis on October 23 six cases against E G Lewis president of the Lewis Publishing Co were nolle prossed by U S Attorney Blodgett. Charges included mail fraud connected with the Peoples United States Bank organized in 1905. Trials had ended with a hung jury and a judge directing dismissal.
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ST. Louis
U. S. Atty
Blodgett
E. G. Lewis
Lewis Publishing Co
Smith McPherson
Lewis
Organization of the Peoples’ United States Bank
Smith Is Cured At Soldiers' Home
John Smith of the North side who less than a year ago was taken to Soldiers Home in an invalid chair with blood poisoning in his leg is today walking about the North side completely cured. Smith is home on a thirty day furlough. His limb is now healed despite the fact that while he was here it was impossible to do anything for it.
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John Smith
North Side
Smith
Fraud order issued against Los Angeles firm
Washington October 23. The post office department issues a fraud order against Guarantee Securities Company of Los Angeles, led by J Sloane.
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Washington, D. C
Post Office Department
Guarantee Securities Company of
Los Angeles
J. ©. Sloane
Our Repair Shop Promises Precision and Prompt Service
An ad touts a repair shop claiming superior accuracy efficiency and readiness. It warns against ordinary workmen and promises no task left half done, with emergencies met and satisfaction guaranteed.
Morris Morals Debate Spurs Wisconsin Teachers Meeting
The Western Wisconsin Teachers' Association delegates in La Crosse hear Senator Morris urge nonpolitical school leadership and practical education. Hazelwood praises Morris while Miss McMillan laments teacher shortages and pay. Resolutions laud the new state normal school and retirement fund, and favor mutual fire insurance for public schools.
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Morris
Hazelwood
Senator Morris
Wisconsin
State Board of Normal School Regents
Hazlewood
Western Wisconsin Teachers’ Association
State Normal School
Cotton
la Crosse
United States Weather Bureau
Doctor Urges Tuberculosis Campaign To Teachers
Dr. F ward Evans of this city addressed teachers this morning urging support for the Anti Tuberculosis association. He emphasized extending the stamp sale statewide and said funds go to disease eradication rather than salaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faward Evans
Anti- Tuberculosis Association
Red Cross
City Education System Critiqued For Failing Children
A speaker criticized the city’s education system for training teachers yet not benefiting the children nationwide. She argued the system educates teachers but does nothing for the children in the country and suggested possible remedies.
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Ton
Practical Education Emphasized by La Crosse School Head
President Fassett A. Cotton of the La Crosse Normal School urged practical education as training that fits men, explaining that it means instruction tailored to real needs and usefulness.
Scholars urged to value farming as a profession
A speaker warned against scholars abandoning farming and other so called lowlier professions. He argued farming is becoming a true profession and emphasized training enabling intelligent work, urging greater scholarship to support the countryside's future.
Windsor racing results at Windsor and Latonia
Windsor first race at six furlongs saw Mill on the Floss win at 11 to 20 with Out of Step second and Bilberry third in 1 20 2 5. Latonia first seven furlongs completed by J. C. Coe at 9 to 1 with St Auclair second and Peter Ponder third in 1 55 1 5. Latonia second seven furlongs John E McMillan 9 to 5 won with Plume second and Battle Fleet third in 1 33
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Windsor
Mill On the Floss
Bilberry
Latonia
J. C. Coe
St. Auclair
Peter Ponder
John E. McMillan
Plume
Battle Fleet
Railroads face freight car shortage nationwide
Chicago October 23Railroads in the United States confront a freight car shortage exceeding 25 000 units the largest in nearly two years despite recent large rolling stock purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
United States
W C T U Convention Opens With Reports and Addresses
The national convention of the W C T U met in Ohaha Nebraska with the executive committee report and constitutional amendment considerations as morning features. Organizers delivered addresses outlining plans and goals for the gathering.
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Ohaha
Neb
WC. T. U
Binns Returns to Europe After U S Mission
Jack Binns hero of the Republic disaster sails for London aboard the St Louis from New York October 23 to rejoin the Marconi company. His nine months leave of absence covered theatrical engagements and a bid to earn some money.
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New York
Jack Binns
Uncle Sam Profits From Alaska Seal Work
The government earned 150000 dollars during July and August from seal hunting on St Paul and St George Islands. The North American Commercial Company held the contract for seal killing last year and realized that amount.
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Washington, D. C
Sam
Alaska
St. Paul
St. George Islands
North American Commercial Company
New Baseball Park Planned on Chicago North Side
Chicago officials announced plans to break ground soon on a new baseball park on the north side, reviving the report of a proposed invasion of Chicago by the American association.
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Chicago
American Association
Admiral Erben Dies in New York Home
Rear Admiral Henry Erben U S N retired and Civil War veteran died at his New York residence today. He joined the navy in 1848 and retired as rear admiral in 1891.
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New York
Henry Erben
Letter Causes Death of Butte Heiress in New York
Police report says Leah Oppenheimer, 32, heiress from Butte Montana, killed herself after worrying over a letter from her fiancé. Coroner Harbinger cites letter contents as the cause of the self-inflicted death.
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New York
Leah Oppenheimer
Butte, Mont
Rob a Postoffice in Minneapolis Suburb
Yeggmen broke into the dry goods store of Charles Hamilton the St Louis Park postmaster after midnight and blew open the postoffice safe stealing 75 dollars in cash and about 11 dollars in stamps.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Yeggemen
Drygoods
Charles Hamilton
St. Louis Park
Ketchel Pinched For Speeding In San Francisco
Boxing star Stanley Ketchel emulated Jack Johnson by speeding his car in San Francisco and getting arrested on October 23. The incident followed Ketchel’s earlier publicized stunt and drew police attention in the city.
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San Francisco
Cal
Stanley Ketchel
Jack Johnson
Lawyer Cary Sentenced to Contempt Jail Time
Everett S. Cary, a leading northwest criminal lawyer, was sentenced to 30 days in Hennepin County Jail for contempt of court after laughing at the judge and threatening to assault him. The sentence was stayed for 30 days then ordered to be served on repetition of the offense, with no bail relief until Monday.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Everett S. Cary
Northwest
Andrew Holt
Hennepin County
Holt
Cary
Trains Crash in Red Wing Yards
In Red Wing Minnesota last evening a head on collision between a Great Western passenger train and a freight engine killed Fireman Hesselberg and injured porter John Dudley who had his right arm broken. The crash left tangled steel and shattered windows in the smoker. The cause and responsibility remain undetermined as both crews escaped.
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Red Wing
Mifin
Great Western
Hesselberg
John Dudley
Walrd
Debates Postponed by Teachers Association Meetings
The regular meetings of the Lincoln Douglass and Wendell Phillips debating societies at the high school were postponed last evening due to the Teachers' Association meetings in the city.
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Lincoln Douglass
Wendell Phillips
Wanted To Rent Small House East Of Berlin Street
Short notice rental plea seeks a small house or cottage on any street east of Berlin Street. Contact 478 Green New. Date 10 23 26.
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Berlin Street
Girl Burned In Kitchen Gas Fire
A girl, daughter of L. Sch, was burned on the face and neck when a gasoline stove exploded tipping over a flame. Firefighters from the North Side responded, extinguishing the blaze that spread to the kitchen at 1532 Caledonia Street. The incident caused minor damage with a reported loss around $30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Sch
Caledonia Street
North Side Companies
George Kinder
South Fourth Bm
Claims marshal beat out eyes by city marshal
Andrew Larson retained Thompson as his attorney after filing a heavy damages claim against city Marshal C. C. in Onalaska alleging he was arrested and beaten with a club resulting in near or total loss of sight.
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Marshal C. C
Onalaska
Andrew Larson
Thompson
Marshal i
Man Sentenced to Sixty Days for The Watch Theft
John J. Tray pleaded guilty before Judge John in county court to stealing a watch from a man asleep in a North I street saloon. Tray received a sixty day sentence to county jail.
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John J. Tray
North I Street
John
Aero trophies arrive from Europe with American winners
Bishop, head of the Aero Club of America, arrives from the continent on French lines to La Provence with the Michelin cup and other prizes in tow. The trophies were won by American aviators Wilbur Wright and others in Europe, including awards attributed to Curtiss.
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New York
Bishop
Aero of America
la Provence
American Aviat
Europe
Wom
Wilbur Wright
Curtiss
Taft Delivers Balcony Address In Houston
President Taft arrives in Houston at 7 for a short balcony speech at the Rice hotel. He is greeted by school children during a motor tour of the city after breakfast. At 10:30 he leaves for Dallas where he is scheduled to air at 5:30 p.m.
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Houston
Texas
PA Dent Taft
Rice Hotel
Jennings to Remain Detroit Race Manager for Next Year
Jennings signed to continue as race manager for the Detroit Americas league club for the upcoming season. He will oversee team operations and events while guiding the club’s plans for next year.
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Jennings
Detroit
Odt Ae
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