Bob Robertson leaves La Crosse for Rio in Tribune tribute
The Great White Way recalls Bob Robertson of The Tribune who has joined Roy Peterson to Rio de Janeiro via Chicago and Milwaukee. The profile praises his adventurous spirit, writing skill, and camaraderie, noting his impact on readers and his planned letters from Brazil.
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Bob Robertson
Tribune
Tropics
Bob
Brazil
Minneapolis Journal
The
James
Roderic Dhu
Fate
Roy Peterson
Elks’ Club
Peterson
Rio de Janeiro
Mexico
Roy
Rio
Northwestern
la Crosse
Return of Ben Rochlus and Baby Ruth Lookalike in La Crosse
Ben Rochlus arrives in La Crosse with a woman resembling Baby Ruth, after years in Akron and Cleveland. He praises the new park system, Whiteway, and a traffic cop named Main. He visits La Follette meetings, supports Roosevelt against the hat-tipping crowd, and recalls varied business stints with Akron firms.
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Ben Rochlus
Baby Ruth
Ben
Akron
Ben Rochius
Hoover-Brooks Company
Rawlings, Agnew & Lang
Cleveland
Mr. Rochlus
Yeland
Springfield to Fast-Track Indictment of Black Attacker
Charles Banks, a black man who attempted to assault Theresa Akins, a ten year old girl, will be indicted and sentenced this afternoon in a rapid three-part action. Officials cite fear of a riot like the 1908 event, as Edward Akins leads a chase with a high powered rifle and threats of shooting Banks if found.
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Springfield
Ill
Charles Banks
Theresa Akins
Edward Akins
Akins Grimly
Banks
Akins
Pontiac Reformatory
Brief filed against reversal of dynamiters verdict
Indianapolis September 13. District Attorney Charles Miller forwarded a federal brief to the Chicago court of appeals arguing against reversing the convictions of thirty one of thirty three dynamiters. Oral arguments are set for the first Tuesday in October at Leavenworth where the defendants remain under sentence.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Leavenworth
Charles Miller
United States Court of Appeals
Chicago
Real estate broker O Connor seeks bankruptcy to repay $250000
Joliet Illinois September 13 James J O Connor a real estate broker jailed on charges of misappropriating 250000 entrusted by numerous citizens consulted his attorney and planned to seek bankruptcy protection He vowed I will pay it all back if they just give me another chance.
Baltusrol Cup second tourney starts with qualifying round
The Baltusrol cup second tournament opened today at Baltusrol links with a qualifying round. Competitions will follow spring conditions and lead to the decisive tests on October 11. Prominent New York state and eastern golfers teed off.
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New York
New York State
Family on big hike aims for Minneapolis in 65 days
Mrs. Marie Chester and her three children, walking from Middletown New York to Minneapolis, arrived in Chicago and met Mayor Harrison. They seek to complete the trek within the 65 day target.
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Chicago
Marie Chester
Middletown
N. Y
Minneapolis
Harrison
Palmer commits death by own action on Lake Shore drive
Orrin K. Palmer 58 of Sheridan Road died after shooting himself at the Lake Shore drive edge while a party of autoists waved goodbye. The incident occurred as the group sped along the lakeside route in Chicago.
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Chicago
Lake Shore
Orrin K. Palmer
Barry Stand
Sheridan Road
Consolidated Stock Exchange to Close for Mayor Gaynor Funeral
The Consolidated Stock Exchange of New York will close September 22 for Mayor William J. Gaynor's funeral after a board of governors resolution.
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New York
Consolidated Stock Exchange of
William J. Gaynor
Board of Governors
East Side Weeps at News of Body Beloved Boss
A tearful crowd gathered at the morgue seeking confirmation of the body of a beloved local boss. Widespread grief filled the scene as mourners confronted officials about identification.
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East Side
Death of Bowery Congressman Tim Sullivan Confirmed
New York dispatch reports congressman Timothy D Sullivan known as Big Tim of the Bowery is dead. Larry Mulligan, his half brother, identified the body found August 31 on Pelham Parkway after twelve days in Tremont morgue. Policeman Barney O Connell aided recognition and led Mulligan to confirm the identity.
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New York
Timothy D
Big Tim) Sullivan
the Bowery
Larry Mulligan
Sullivan
Pelham Parkway
Tremont
Bellevue Hospital
Potter's Field
Big Tim
Death of Big Tim Sullivan Ends a Political Era
The body of Timothy D. Sullivan known as Big Tim was found after being struck by a train near East Chester Pelham Bay. A longtime New York political leader from 1892, he died at 51 while serving as a congressman though never attending a session. The public mourned him at the morgue and in Bowery and Lower East Side crowds.
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Sullivan
Patrick H. Sullivan
East Chester
Pelham Bay
Big Tim
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
Bowery
Lower East Side
East 26Th Street
Sullivan's
Timothy D
Big Tim) Sullivan
New York
Third District
Assembly
Congress
Teenager Sought in Racine Robbery and Theft
Racine police seek 18 year old Ward Payne accused of relieving a roommate of 63 dollars at 4 o clock Saturday morning and fleeing on a stolen motorcycle. Surrounding city police have been telegraphed to arrest him on sight.
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Racine
Wis
Ward Payne
City Officials Accused of Illicit Contracts Amid Council Row
An ordinance to bar city officials from owning contracts with municipal funds sparks a heated council session. Alderman Mahoney claims Sorensen and Torrance took payments for city jobs, while Sorensen defends actions as bids for La Crosse Construction. The dispute prompts re referrals on policing and public works measures.
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Ori J. Sorensen
William Torrance
P. W. Mahoney
Common Council
Sorensen
Mr. Torrance
Mr. Mahoney
Mahoney
Mr. Sorensen
Torrance
la Crosse Construction Co
Segelke-Kohlhaus
Segelke-Kohlhaus Company
Segelke and
Kohlhaus
Council
Frank G. Roth
Board of Public Works
Roth
Grand Crossing
Pomerone Amendment Stricken From Tariff Bill
In Washington on September 138 the Pomerone amendment taxing brandy used to fortify California wines at 1.10 per gallon and taxing spurious wines was removed in conference on the tariff bill.
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Washington
California
Body seen in river as search warns of missing man
Message urges boaters to scan the river for Oscar Tweets body after his disappearance. A $50 reward is offered to the finder, with relief for his mother and sister.
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Oscar
Dragnet Sought for Milwaukee Robbery Suspects
Police swept a citywide dragnet to find the assailants who slugged and robbed Fred Salmon 40, in Milwaukee, Wis, shortly before daylight this morning.
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HUNT
Milwaukee
Wis
Fred Salmon
Bodies of Mayor Gaynor and dignitaries honored in Liverpool
The body of New York Mayor William J. Gaynor, who died at sea, lies in a mortuary chapel aboard the Lusitania in Liverpool after a funeral and is to sail for New York. Crowds line streets as Gaynor’s casket rests on a Westminster catafalque previously used for Lord Wolseley and other notable figures.
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Catafalque
Westminster
Lord Wolseley
Liverpool
William J. Gaynor
New York
Theodore Howard
St. Matthew's Church
Rufus Gaynor
London
Gaynor
Lusitania
Cunard Company
Baltic
Pier Head
Town Hall
State Chamber
Westminister
England
Philadelphia Vets Head South to G. A. R. Reunion
One hundred Philadelphia veterans depart for the second G. A. R. encampment to open in Chattanooga Monday. They plan to meet Pennsylvania delegations in Washington tomorrow evening under Commander William J. Wells and Assistant Adjutant General S. Town.
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Philadelphia
Chattanooga
Pennsylvania
Washington
William J. Wells
Bills for blind seek reform at Kansas City meeting
At the Kansas City blind annual meeting a petition was sent to Congress asking for currency reform. The proposal calls for bills of different lengths to prevent fraud against blind people. A merchant cited incidents where blind customers passed $1 bills for $19 bills.
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Kansas City
Congress
Game Called Off After Missing Purse Payment
The contest between North La Crosse and the Summits at League Park is canceled. Manager Edward Horn cites North siders failing to post their $100 purse as the reason for the call off.
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League Park
North la Crosse
Summits
Edward Horn
Horn
North Siders
President Wilson Plays Golf At Windsor Course
President Wilson and Dr Grayson left Harlakenden house for the Dartmouth college golf links in Windsor Vermont. The brisk forties air greeted them as they enjoyed the 18 hole course before returning for luncheon.
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Windsor
Wilson
Dartmouth College
Grayson
Harlakenden House
Des Moines Police Run On to Clever Pair in Accident
Des Moines police chase leads to a clever pair, steps taken after a car accident, with money found deposited in a local bank. Detectives secured the scene and questioned suspects as authorities pursue further details. Blacked out names and exact dates unavailable in readable text.
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Des Moines
Webber Says Couple Captured in Des Moines Iowa
Police Chief John Webber reports that a young woman who worked six La Crosse dry goods firms with worthless checks and her husband have been captured in Des Moines Iowa. The pair used the alias Mr and Mrs William Powers and were believed to be from Superior Wisconsin. They had a pattern of using local school teachers or seamstresses names and deposited money under the name Gertrude Hosmer to obtain check books. They travelled among Sioux City Omaha Indianapolis Dayton Cincinnati La Crosse Dubuque Minneapolis before arrest in Des Moines.
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la Crosse
Des Moines
Iowa
John Webber
Iowa City
William Powers
Superior
Wis
A. C. Boland
Lake Nebagonen Ice Company
la Crosse Hat Works
National Bank
Gertrude Hosmer
Northwest
Sioux City
Omaha
Indianapolis
Dayton
Cincinnati
Dubuque
Minneapolis
Weather outlook for La Crosse region and midwest
The region sees fair conditions with rising temperatures through tonight and Sunday. Highs near 67 and lows around 44 accompanied by light southerly winds. River stages expected to remain stable with minor changes over 48 hours.
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la Crosse
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Iowa
St. Paul
Pr. du Chien
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