Peary Reaches Bangor to Welcoming Crowds
Lieutenant Peary arrives in Bangor at 9 30 a m welcomed by cheering crowds as he enters the city. The scene reflects local excitement for the famed explorer and his latest journey.
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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1909
Page
1
Bangor Honors Peary on Arrival From North Pole Trip
Commander Peary is welcomed in Bangor after his north pole expedition. Crowds line the route from Vanceboro to Bangor, greet him at Union Station, and at the hotel balcony receive a loving cup. He then departs for Portland after a luncheon with local officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bangor
Peary
North Pole
Vanceboro
Union Station
John F. Woodman
T the Bengor House
Purlors
Portland
Hoters
United States
Peary Arrives Bangor After Enthusiastic Maine Welcome
The scene unfolded as trains carried crowds across Maine with many hoping to glimpse explorer Peary. In Bangor at 10 45 a m he was greeted by Woodman and the Bangor city despite earlier delays and scattered throngs at other stations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vanceboro
Maine
Peary
Bangor
Woodman
Mars Gaze Tonight At La Crosse Normal School
Prof L P Denoyer of La Crosse Normal invites the public to observe Mars the Moon and Saturn with his telescope at the south entrance tonight starting 7 30. The astronomy instructor will host a free evening viewing for citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denoyer
New Normal
Mars
Saturn
L. P. Denoyer
New la Crosse
Prof
Peter Nelson Estimates Loss At Doerre Building Fire
Contractor Peter Nelson estimates the Doerre building damage on South Fourth street for insurance underwriters and will report soon to start rebuilding. Employees recall work to salvage stock as underwriters’ expert arrives to inventory. Company officers push for loss adjustment before roof work to protect goods. business suspended until insurance settled and stock repaired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Nelson
Doerre
South Fourth Street
Tausche
Hardware Company
Hunt Victims Struck by Posse Near Houston
In Houston Texas on September 23 Steve Hayes a Black convict hid in a thicket and was shot to ribbons by a surrounding posse. Charles Delacey the other Black convict also was struck. Five others three white were fatally hurt during the manhunt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Texas
Steve Hayes
Charles Delacey
End of World Forecast by Latter Reign Church in Duxbury
In Duxbury Massachusetts on September 23 a crowd of more than 300 followers of the Latter Reign Church prepare for the world’s end at 10 am tomorrow. They gather at the Ashdod chapel five miles from town with believers traveling from New England as they await the predicted cataclysm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duxbury
Mass
The
Apostolic Church
Ashdod
Frank N. Doughty
East Providence
New England
Springfield
Providence
Pawtucket
Brimstone
Jesus
Halmrast Escapes in Check Game
Halmrast survives a tense chess duel as both players press for the decisive move. In a dramatic finish, Halmrast finds a saving sequence to avoid loss and secure a draw amid heavy play from the opponent.
Bank Swindler Escapes Mendota Then Arrested in Janesville
M. L. Halmrast, once a prosperous Windsor businessman, escaped Mendota State Hospital Sunday night and arrived in Janesville Monday morning. He visited the Rock County National Bank to identify himself for a $3000 deposit, bought a horse for $50, cashed a $10 earnest check, and bought drinks with another check at a saloon before checking into the Grand Hotel. Police detained him after suspicious inquiries revealed he had no funds. Halmrast admitted past fortunes and a decline after stock losses and horse-buying schemes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. L. Halmrast
State Hospital For
Mendota
Janesville
Halmrast
Rock County National Bank
A. A. Wood
T. F. Siegel
Grand Hotel
Appleby
State Hospital
Windsor
la Crosse
McCann Verdict Terrorizes Chicago Police
Chicago reels after Police Inspector McCann is convicted stirring panic in City Hall and the police department. State's Attorney Wayman hints at uncovering higher graft and possible confessions from higher ups as investigations widen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
McCann
Wayman
State
Son of Third Street Baker Dies by Own Action
William Schaefer, 27, son of a South Third Street baker, shot himself in his room at the rear of the bakery at 311 South Third Street this afternoon at 3 20. Police and two investigators seek the coroner for a possible inquest. Miss Schaefer declines to comment. He was married and appeared in good spirits earlier today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Schaefer
South Third Street
William
Bear menaces lineman on La Crosse tower near power facility
George Firemark a La Crosse Power Co employee fled to Tower 48 as a bear advanced toward him. He telephoned for a gun three times while the bear waited below, then the animal apparently tired and retreated, leaving Firemark unharmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Firemark
la Crosse
Tower 48
Friemark
Brain
Hatfield
Marvin Again Seeks Damages in Court Fight
George B. Marvin sues Ray E. Hiscox for injuries from a spring encounter in Marvin’s North Side office. The case, heard for a second time in circuit court, follows a previous $16 jury verdict Marvin challenged as not conforming to the court charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George B. Marvin
Ray E. Hiscox
Hiscox
Marvin
North Side
Morris and
Hartwell
McConnell and
Schweizer
Iowa State National Bank Merges With First National Bank
In Sioux City Iowa the Iowa State National Bank acquired the First National Bank in what is described as the largest banking deal west of Chicago in years The transaction was completed today and signals a major consolidation in regional banking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Iowa
Chicago
Iowa State National Bank
First National Bank
Silent homage for Governor Johnson in Minnesota funeral
Crowds gather in St Peter to honor the late Governor John A. Johnson as bells toll and trains bring mourners from across the state. Farmers travel long distances and hundreds walk as the town fills with newcomers paying tribute to the remembered leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Peter, Minn
St. Peter
John A. Johnson
St. Paul
St Paul Does Homage For Late Governor
Five minutes of industrial pause in Minneapolis marked a tribute to the late governor as his body was laid to rest at St Peter Minnesota. At 9 15 a m ten companies of state militia and a 100 piece band escorted the funeral train departing at 10 o clock. Active pallbearers included Frank A Day F B Lynch T D O'Brien E F T Young A C Weiss and John C Wise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Paul
Minneapolis
St. Peter
Frank A. Day
F. B. Lynch
T. D. O'Brien
Supreme Court
EF. T. Young
A. C. Weiss
Duluth Herald
John C. Wise
Mankato
Minn
Funeral for Governor Johnson Draws Mass Crowd
Flowers and intimate friends accompanied the governor to the Union Presbyterian Church where he lay in state for an hour and a half. Company K Minnesota National Guard acted as escort and sentinels as thousands crowded the church and burial followed at 3 p.m. with a salute marking the formal interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota National Guard
Second Regiment
Union Presbyterian Church
Johnson
Company K
Arctic Club Dines Dr Cook Tonight At Waldorf
Dr Frederick A Cook spent the day at the Waldorf Astoria handling correspondence as the Peary dispute was declared closed for now. An Arctic Club banquet will honor Cook with Count Moltke and eight hundred Danish colony members attending while Admiral Schley presides and speakers include Yale’s W H Brewer and Congressman W S Bennett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Frederick A. Cook
Waldorf Astoria
Brooklyn
Count Moltke
China
Arctic Club
Schley
W. H. Brewer
Yale
McGowan
Bird S. Coler
W. S. Bennett
Job Hedges
Charles Wake
Cook
La Crosse Day Excursion to Vernon County
Excursionists for La Crosse Day gathered at the Burlington depot before departure to the Vernon county area. Supt. Walter Guardian and President W. W. Cargill of the Southeastern accompanied the travelers. Kreutz's band led a morning parade as Tom Lavake distributed badges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Southeastern
la Crosse
Tribune
Peter Walier
Pres. W. W. Cargill
La Crosse Day Excursion Grips Viroqua Homecoming Crowd
VIROQUA FAIR GROUNDS Sept 23 La Crosse Day special arrived as scheduled unloading a great crowd of enthusiasts. The reception shown to La Crosse people conveyed warmth and hospitality making excursionists feel part of the Homecoming. Third Regiment band Kreutz's La Crosse Band and Hi Goddard with bells and poetry provided music and entertaining views. Noted were mayor W W Cargill Supt Walter and many familiar excursionists including E W Parker G R Montague Jake Zimmer John Burns Tom La Vake Jacob Arenz Charley Servis Joseph Bartl A R Nelson Will Wiggenhorn Joseph Boschert L H Martin Paul Schultz Oscar Doering W Robbins John Miller Charley Smith John Timp M F Hays Robert Whelpley Otto Loeffler John Hundt F H Burgess W F Baker William Collins K G Kurtenacher. Continued on page 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viroqua Fair Grounds
la Crosse
Fairgrounds
Third Regiment
Pride of
Viroqua
Kreutz
Famliar
Peter Frohman Newburg
Hi” Goddard
W. W. Cargill
Supt. Walter
E. W. Parker
G. R. Montague
Jake Zimmer
John C. Burns
Tom la Vake
Jacob Arenz
Charley Servis
Joseph Bartl
A. R. Nelson
Will Wiggenhorn
Joseph Boschert
L. H. Maretin
Paul Schultz
Oscar Doering
W. Robbins
John Miller
Charley Smith
John Timp
M. F. Hays
Robert Whelpley
Otto Loeffler
John Hundt
F. H. Burgess
W. F. Baker
William Collins
K. G. Kurtenacher
Weather and Water Summary for Upper Midwest
Weather reports show cool conditions across Wisconsin Minnesota and Iowa with frost tonight and Friday. La Crosse records 42 degrees the warmest 68 degrees. river stages indicate declines at Red Wing Reed's Landing La Crosse and Prairie du Chien with small rises at St Paul and overall fall in river levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Crosse
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Iowa
St. Paul
Reed's Landing
Prairie du Chien
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lieut
Explorer
Sta
Navigator
Robert E. Peary
Pole
Leat
Rob
E. Peary
M’cann
Tabune
Third Street
Lineman
Monster Bear
Central Station
DR. Cook
Mr. Cargill
Walter Guardian
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