Report of the Bav tavarian Bank at La Crosse 1908
Report of the condition of The Batavian National Bank at La Crosse Wisconsin as of September 23 1908 shows total resources of 3 426 611.88 and liabilities of 3 426 611.88 with capital stock 400 000 and deposits 915 811.81 The cashier E M Wing and directors Bentley Easton Van Steenwyk certified the figures on September 26 1908 before Notary Geo H Clark.
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Batavian National Bank
la Crosse
Wisconsin
State of
County of la Crosse
I. E. M. Wing
E. E. Bentley
L. F. Easton
G. van Steenwyk
Geo. H. Clark
Forest Fires Hailed Quelled By Rain In Wisconsin
Rain across Wisconsin halted forest fires near Wausau and surrounding counties after winds rekindled flames earlier. Fenwood village faced danger but was saved as Curtis & Yale Lumber workers fought blazes. trains slowed from smoke. Manpower redirected from Wausau to pack out flames before rain came to stop spread.
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Wausau
Wis
Fenwood
Curtis & Yale Lumber Company
Marinette
Bryan Triumphs Over Milwaukee in Gag Filled Rally
In a lively rally, Bryan mocked Taft and drew cheers as he promised not to seek re-election if elected again. He pledged to purge personal ambition and devote four years to a government where the people rule and reward service.
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Bryan
Irish-American star Melvin Sheppard wins at Woodard Park
New York reports Melvin W. Sheppard of the Irish American Athletic Club continued his phenomenal running at Woodard Park Paterson New Jersey. He started from scratch to beat a strong field and now holds the quarter and half mile records and is considered America's top runner.
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New York
Melvin W. Sheppard
Farmers Injured In Street Collision In Racine
In Racine Wisconsin on High street a runaway horse and wagon collided with an electric car. Farmers Frank Farley aged 40 and Hans Jacobsen aged 25 were thrown and badly hurt. Farley suffered a fractured skull while Jacobsen received a brain concussion.
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Racine
Wis
Frank Farley
Hans Jacobsen
Farley
Jacobsen
Recognition of virtues guides humane living
A reflection on how recognizing virtues in others strengthens character and fosters respectful interactions. Values such as honesty, kindness, and integrity shape daily conduct and broader social harmony.
Ruffian Attacks Sheboygan Girl in Alley
Jennie Walter, 23, was attacked by a tall well dressed man in Sheboygan Wisconsin. He approached from behind and threw red pepper into her eyes then pressed a chloroform saturated handkerchief over her face. She was dragged into an alley and lost consciousness. She regained awareness to find the assailant gone with scratches on her face and disheveled hair before returning home.
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Sheboygan
Wis
Jennie Walter
Widows Hurt In Runaway In Janesville
Mrs. Allan P. Lovejoy widow of a Wisconsin lumberman and Mrs. F. E. Stevens wife of Maj. Stevens U.S.A. were severely injured in a Janesville runaway with Lovejoy reported in critical condition.
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Janesville
Wis
Allan P. Lovejoy
Wisconsin
F. E. Stevens
Maj. Stevens
Floater Found in Sheboygan River
The body of two year old Elwin Johnson, who vanished from his home on Tuesday, was recovered from the Sheboygan River. Local authorities investigated the disappearance and identified the victim.
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Sheboygan, Wis
Little Elwin Johnson
Sheboygan River
Painful Animal Experiments Boost Human Science
Prof Pawlow of Russia conducted long animal experiments on dogs cats and guinea pigs to study digestion and digestive glands. His work, though painful, earned him Nobel recognition and fame and helped science advance. Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets claim to aid digestion, reduce acids, and relieve bowel trouble, offered by F A Stuart Co Marshall Mich with a free trial offer.
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Prof
Pawlow
Russia
Shakespeare
Stuart
F. A. Stuart Co
Stuart Bldg
Marshjall. Mich
Bryan Draws 15000 in Milwaukee in Campaign Swing
Democratic candidate William Jennings Bryan spoke seven hours in Milwaukee, attracting about 15 000 listeners across three addresses. He distributed a 2500 word letter to President Roosevelt addressing charges against Gov Haskell and criticized the Republican platform and Wisconsin idea while praising reform and senator elections by the people.
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Milwaukee
William eJnnings Bryan
Roosevelt
Gov
Haskell
Bryan
Wisconsin
Chicago
United States
Taft
Washburn-Crosby Plans 6000 Barrels Daily Mill in Buffalo
The Washburn-Crosby Company to build a new flour mill of 6000 barrels daily capacity in Buffalo New York at a cost of 500000 with work to start immediately and be ready by July next. The plant will raise total capacity to 12900 barrels at Buffalo and expand overall to exceed 406000 barrels daily.
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Tribune
Minneapolis, Minn
Minneapolis Daily Journal
Washburn-Crosby Company
Buffalo
N. Y
W. H. Bovey
Minneapolis
F. F. Henry
Louisville
Great Falls
Kalispell
Mont
James S. Bell
William H. Dunwoody
John Washburn
C. J. Martin
Democratic ticket verdict depends on people’s verdict
The piece argues that a successful Democratic ticket represents the people's verdict on reforms. It questions whether a Republican senate would defy that verdict, and asserts that if Republicans win, Congress would oppose reforms already voted down by the public.
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Senate
Congress
British TB expert visits Wisconsin College of Agriculture
Dr. Arthur Eastwood of the British Royal Commission on tuberculosis visited the Wisconsin College of Agriculture and Experiment Station. A delegate to the International Tuberculosis Congress in Washington, he studied Wisconsin vine tuberculosis work, praised its progress, and expressed optimism that the congress will aid future efforts.
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Madison
Wis
Arthur Eastwood
Royal Commission On Tuberculosis
Wisconsin College of Agriculture and Experiment Station
Eastwood
England
International Tuberculosis Congress
Washington, D. C
Wisconsin
Congress
Catholics Worship In Big Dance Hall After Fire
In Fond du Lac the St. Joseph's Catholic church, famed for its stained glass window, burned Friday. The congregation met in Armory E, a dance hall, as Father Taugher spoke of rebuilding with faith and vowed to persevere. No lives were lost.
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Fond DU Lac
Wisconsin
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Armory E
Raphael
Father Taugher
The Branded Hand Hero of Slave Rescue
Jonathan Walker, once branded S S for slave stealer, is remembered as a pioneer in freeing enslaved people. A simple hand relief monument in a Muskegon cemetery marks his life story, once a mark of shame now a symbol of heroism.
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Jonathan Walker
South
Canada
S. S
Florida
Muskegon
Mich
Sermon at Masonic Temple and Lutheran Service Held
At the Masonic temple Rev. L. H. Keller preached an affecting sermon. Services of Lutheran St. Peter's church were held in the school hall.
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Masonic Temple
L. H. Keller
St. Peter’s Church
Ekern Still Says He Is Undecided
Trempealeau Wisconsin September 28 reports claim Herman L Ekern former speaker of the assembly is running as an independent candidate but he calls these notices unauthorized and says he has not yet decided his course though petitions urging a bid are in circulation and a statement may come soon.
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Trempealeau
Wis
Herman L. Ekkern
Ekern
Michigan Battery Leaves Camp Esch for Lansing
Battery A of the Michigan National Guard departed Camp Esch in Sparta Wisconsin after ten days of artillery drill on the new government range. The two batteries of United States mountain artillery remain on the range and are slated to depart around October first.
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Sparta
Wis
Michigan National Guard
Lansing
Mich
Government Range
United States Mountain Artillery
Wise Guy Quoting on How to Kill a Cat
The exchange features a Wise Guy claiming there are many ways to kill a cat and a Simple Mug countering with nine. The dialogue shows streetwise characters debating options in a terse, sharp exchange.
Attack on Girl Leads to Briggs Sentencing
Burney Briggs was sentenced to state prison after an assault on an eight year old in Eau Claire Wisconsin.
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Eau Claire
Wis
Burney Briggs
Not Lost But Gone Before Dialogue Stirs Grown Folk
A fragmentary exchange features Lairey Ann and John James debating loss and memory in a rustic dialogue. Skete appears as a signoff or attribution in a weathered text fragment.
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Lairey Ann
John James
Skete
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