Committees Prep for Big Wisconsin Municipalities Convention
City officials and committees in La Crosse discuss plans for the annual League of Wisconsin Municipalities convention to be held October 12 and 13. Mayor A A Bentley chairs the executive committee and outlines finance, accommodations, entertainment, registration, and printing committees.
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Municipal League
la Crosse
League of Wisconsin
A. A. Bentley
State League
H. J. Newhurs
F.C. Mc Glaeblin
J. G. Rebeweizer
C_ W. Wort
BE. McCormick
M Vaum
Jeta P. Saiver
Dr. W. We Armbltons
Body of Olive Thomas to be shipped from Paris
The body of American actress Olive Thomas, who died last week in Paris, will be shipped to New York Saturday aboard the liner Motetania. Jack Pickford, her husband, and a few friends will accompany the body to America. An autopsy cited acute nephritis caused by intoxication from absorbed Whiteride of mecelcy by the kidneys.
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Olive Thomas
Paris
Thomas
New York
Jack Pickford
America
Service Star Legion Meets at Des Moines Des Monms
The American Service Star Legion, a group of Yeomen veterans, convened in Des Moines. Although the meeting is not official, vice presidents A M BEL Viet Ostend of Madison and A. S. Parkin Srett of Maltimore were named as officers in discussion. Mrs. Hobert Morris of Toledo indicated she will not serve.
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Des Moines Des Mounms
American Service Star Legion
Solgers
Ambel Viet Ostend
Madison
Aes . T. Parkin Srett
Maltimore
Morris
Toledo
Fitlarjer
Sas
Marquette to Get Body of Unidentified Man
Sophomore Theresa Wis. Milesaaker reports Marquette University medical department will receive the body of an unidentified man believed to be a highwayman found dying near a thornbush Sunday. coroner’s inquiry notes the man may have been killed by a mob or group. An earlier Mexico note says Villa forces are being mustered out under negotiated terms. Chicago markets cover potatoes and cattle with prices and receipts listed. New York news cites National Cloak & Suit as omitting October dividends.
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Marquette
Rony
Theresa
Wis
Milesaaker
Fred Beck
Corengs
Italy Considers Dante Death Centenary Celebrations
Rome faces debate over 2,000,000 lire funding for Dante memorial events including lectures and illuminations as Croce urges a quieter tribute by rereading the poet’s works. Florence and Ravenna join the discussion as Italy marks the six hundredth anniversary of Dante Alighieri's death.
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Dante ‘Alighieri
Florence
Ravenna
Sem
Benelli
Benedetto Croce
Himevif
Podk
Italy
Signor Croce
Dante
Post
IOPs Get Mis Watch in a San Francisco Car Incident
Police report a mishandled watch incident on a city street car involving J Crosby and Grosby. One officer grabbed a copper and a large watch while Crosby clung to the belt, then Crosby reportedly exited the car as the event unfolded.
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San Francisco
J. Crosby
Grosby
Cosby
Swiss widow offered ashes for 3200 payoff
The article recounts a sensational case where a man offered to sell the ashes from a Vienna mausoleum to widow Geneva for 3200, with a lawyer's quip about a potential payoff. The tale includes dialogue about legal exposure and motives, framed as a humorous courtroom aside from the Houston Post.
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Geneva
Vienna
Obituary for Mrs C L Schieberl former Milwaukee boxer wife
Funeral services were held for Mrs. C L Schieberl a widow of the well known former boxer Peanuts Schieberl at Germant Lutheria West Avenue. She died Saturday after influenza and illness. Survived by parents sisters and brothers, her husband’s family attended. Rev J Z Gamon officiated burial at Oak Grove cemetery with Frohsin society singing. London exchange down as European rates recover slightly.
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Illmeister
Ubis Cthy
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Gull Vmgister
Peas
Milwaukee
Schicherl
Schieberl
Iave
Hinshaw Presses Cox on Prohibition Stance
Virgil G Hinshaw released a public letter to Governor Cox urging a clear position on prohibition and increased alcohol content. He notes the liquor issue remains unsettled despite Tom Inco’s statement that it is dead and cites women voters and national committees pressing for a legislative commitment.
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eHeoace
Virgil G. Hinshawe
Wrom
Beter- Ares
Wemocmit
Tom Inco
Mr. Hinshaw
Lenge
Prohibition National Committee
Passage of a liquor tax measure debated in lower house
A fragmented report notes a split in the lower house over a proposed law to raise the alcohol content limit in beverages beyond one half of one percent. The text questions the bill’s logic and its chances, reflecting contemporary debate and uncertainty.
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Dapper House Co
Messare
McAdoo to Speak for Democratic Ticket in Several States
The national Democratic Committee announced that William G. McAdoo, former secretary of the treasury, would address audiences in New York Indiana and Minnesota or in any other state the committee selects to aid the party's interests.
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New York
Wiliam G. McAdoo
the Treasury
Indiana
Minoia
Mexico City
Alvaro Obregon
P. Kits Cy Jes
Merlo
United States
Wag
Gald
San Antonio
Texas
Connecticut House Approves Suffrage Move to Senate
Connecticut lawmakers move suffrage forward as the House passes a ratification resolution 216 to 11. Senator Brooks voices doubt that the measure is legally before the legislature while Governor Holecoms signals a special session for next Tuesday on ratification.
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Conn
Connecticut House of Representatives
House
Senate
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Pius
Holecoms Gentk
Cody
Sectory
Maine Election by Record Vote Carries G O P
Maine voters deliver a record showing the G O P carries the state with a large total vote. National Republicans claim Maine signals trends for many states, while Cox remarks Maine result reflects turnout rather than fate. Keuhlings escape attempt and Cudahy dividend note additional items. Card of thanks from bereaved family closes.
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Maine
Colote
Parkhurst
Cox Weiser
Idaho
James M. Cox
Iake City
Hays Yank
Wilson
West Virginia
Gaticagg
Harry $. New
Indiana
Republican
California
Wilson League of Nations
Can He Smash Chicago Vice?
Captain Huberc Howard, prominent prohibition officer, testifies he could have been bribed by Chicago’s booze ring. He faces a major assault claim as he asserts his resolve to take on the city’s underworld.
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VICE
Huberc “Howard
Thinoish Itate Promisition
Wrangel Forces Victorious On Southern Front
Reported victory by Wrangel forces near Be bastapol and Azay, with 124th Kolobevik brigade surprises and captures in the Orlekov region as Soviet forces on the defensive show signs of exhaustion after a recent offensive.
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Bebastapol
Crimer
Prins
Troopa
Baron Wing
Kuehling Released After District Jury Votes No Indictment
Washington police freed Ray Kuehling after the district jury declined to return an indictment in the drowning death of his wife Gertrude. The jailer reported the man’s release followed the jury’s action in the District of Columbia court.
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Washington
Royce Keuhling
Gertrude Vigor Keubling
Det
Kuehling
Ray Wb
Gertrude
Y. Kuehling
Theer
District of Colomby
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