Community Notes From Local Church and Town
C I Hiscox returns from the west after a long visit and favorable impressions. Tabernacle Baptist church hay rack party honors Orin Nelson before he heads to Madison University. L E Lavaque in Grand Rapids on business and E K Sheets of Greenwood arrives to join the W H Dawes shoe factory. Mrs L W Emery and children back from Caledonia. Pat Murphy leaves for Minneapolis for a new position and future home. Mrs T Ryan called to Decorah, Iowa for her parents' illness.
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C. I. Hiscox
Sanders
Tabernacle Baptist Church
Orin Nelson
Madison
L. E. Lavaque
Grand Rapids
E. K. Sheets
Greenwood
Wis
City
W. H. Dawes Shoe Factory
Pat Murphy
Minneapolis
T. Ryan
Decorah
Iowa
Pineapple Riddle Sparks Diner Debate at Hotel
Two diners argued whether a pineapple is fruit or vegetable. They asked the waiter John for judgment. He replied that a pineapple is neither and that it is always an extra.
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John
An Exceptional Woman Magis trate Exchange
A magistrate quips about a wife striking her husband with a teacup. The plaintiff confirms the blow from about ten feet away and says she aimed at him. The magistrate jokes that he should be proud of a wife like that.
New American Railroad Employes and Investors’ Association formed
A La Crosse based union coalition including 400000 railroad workers and 16 railroads forms the American Railroad Employes and Investors association to oppose legislation that would push wages down. The group combines railroad officials and workers, aims to block unfriendly laws, and seeks political influence without being a secret order. An executive committee includes P. H. Morrissey, Warren S. Stone, and A. B. Garretson.
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la Crosse
American Railroad Employes and Investors’ Association
P. H. Morrissey
Brotherhood of Railway
Warren S.S. Stone
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
A. B. Garretson
Japanese envoy to visit United States to thank Americans
Tong Shoa Yi, governor of Mukden, travels from Shanghai as a special messenger of the Japanese government. He will extend Japan’s thanks for remitting part of the Boxer indemnity. He plans six months studying European finance before returning to Japan via the United States and Europe. He looks forward to attending the November presidential elections.
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Shanghai
Tong- Shoa-Yi
America
Japan
Mukden
Russia
United States
Europe
Railroad unions unite to oppose wage-cutting legislation
Local official comments on a new movement by railroad employees led by John J. Hanrahan and A. J. Earling. They warn any legislation harming railroads risks wage cuts and impact on workers livelihoods while national figures from major railroads participate in leadership talks. A Satin skin powder ad follows.
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la Crosse
Pope boat factory stock drive seeks remaining funds
George Baum leads a subscription push to raise the final 5000 dollars needed to land the Pope boat factory. Early contributions are strong and if northern supporters match the pace, the project could proceed, validating President Pope's favorable assessment during his visit.
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George Baum
Pope Boat Factory
Pope
Gore In Two Famous Episodes Sparked Denver Demonstration
The article recalls Senator Gore of Oklahoma speaking at a Denver convention where his remarks about Bryan triggered a boisterous 1 hour 27 minute demonstration. It also recounts his role in the La Follette filibuster context and mentions the currency bill scene with Aldrich and other senators in Washington.
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Gore
Oklahoma
Aldrich
Wisconsin Statesman
Stone
Walter Wellman
Senator la Follette
Senator Stone
Missouri
Wisconsin
Senator Gore
New York
William McKinley
Senate
Steve Elkins
Allison
Mr. Ankeney
Mr. Bacon
Bryan
Denver
Tribune
China Shower for Mrs La Sarge at Swartz home
A china shower for Mrs. La Sarge was held at 717 St James Street, the home of her daughter Mrs. C Swartz, Wednesday evening. Refreshments followed, with many gifts received by Mrs. La Sarge from attendees including Mesdames Bristow Spence Fox Dill Swartz Leffinweil Huebner Stephenson Goodenough Lizzie Davis and Misses Julia Wright Theresa Wicker Addie Parmenter Sadie Barron Sophie Remmer Florence Sorenson Lydia Olson Stella Woll Grace Kratzer Ida Gurgle.
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la Sarge
Mrs. C. Swartz
St. James Street
Mesdames
Bristow
Spence
Fox
Dill
Swartz
Leffinweil
Huebner
Stephenson
Goodenough
Lizzie Davis
Julia Wright
Theresa Wicker
Addie Parmenter
Sadie Barron
Sophie Re
Birthday Club Entertained at Mrs Haraldson’s Home
Mrs J B Haraldson entertained the Birthday club at her home 1343 Berlin street Thursday afternoon. Attendees included Mesdames David son H Stephenson L Stephenson Baker Nelson Picha Anton Nelson Sundrey and Misses Ada Paulson Ida Christianson Anna Christianson Ella Nelson. A note adds vinegar can counteract boiled cabbage odors.
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J. B. Haraldson
Birthday Club
Berlin Street
Mesdames Davidson
H. Stephenson
L. Stephenson
Baker
Nelson
Picha
Anton Nelson
Sundrey
Ada Paulson
Ida Christianson
Anna Christianson
Ella Nelson
Promising Pupil and Truthful James in Par ish School
Cartoon dialogue from a Tatler strip shows a genial visiting clergyman asking a pupil what he does in school. The pupil replies he waits until recess to go outside, highlighting school life and child character.
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Tatler
American Turbine for Japanese Navy
The Fore River Ship and Engine Co in Turney Massachusetts has shipped two massive turbine engines ordered by Japan for the cruiser Ibuki. The 27 000 horsepower units, 12 feet in diameter and weighing 450 tons, will equip the 14 500 ton battleship at 23 knots. Engineers Page and Wilson will oversee installation in Japan with interpreter S Uchiyana. Two more turbines are under construction for the battleship Aki.
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United States
Fore River Ship and Engine Company
Turney
Mass
Imperial Navy
Kure
Japan
Government of Japan
Yoshida
Kamimura
K. Yamaguchi
Mitsu & Co
S. Uchiyana
Fore River
Aki
Spur track to aid Arctic Ice and Fuel plant
The Milwaukee road will install a spur track to the Arctic Ice and Fuel company plant to improve handling of ice shipments during winter. The new spur is expected to greatly facilitate loading and transportation for the facility.
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Milwaukee Road
Arctic Ice and Fuel Company
Leaking Steam Engine Haunts City Fire Dept Caisson Work
The steam engine from Fire Department No. 2, used to pump water from the caisson, continues to leak and trouble city crews during the operation.
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Fire Department No. 2
Repair Work Underway To Stop Water Main Leak
A water main leak under the La Crosse River is being repaired after a cylinder head blew yesterday. Crews will continue work immediately and make another attempt to seal the leak.
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la Cros
Fingers Smashed In Saw Mill Mishap
William Roth of 417 Berlin Street suffered two finger injuries while working in a saw mill yesterday. Dr. Suttor attended and dressed the injured digits. He is expected to be laid up for several days.
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William Roth
Berlin Street
Trow Mill
Suttor
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Four Brotherhoods
John J. Hanrahan
Brotherhood of Locomotive
A. J. Earling
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Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad
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