Mitchell Mourns John D Lawler In Large City Funeral
Mitchell citizens and business houses paused as two hours of exercises honored John D Lawler. Father Maher praised his forbearance and philanthropy while local leaders read resolutions praising his character and public service. The Commercial Club and city council adopted mourning measures and published tributes ahead of a second page continuation.
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John D. Lawler
Prairie du Chien
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Court House
Mitchell
R. D. Welch
A. R. Boggs
Father Maher
Mr. Lawler
Tie
Lawler
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Dr. Graham
EJ. Quigley
KE. J. Quigley
Commercial Club
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A. Johnston
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D. A. Mizener
Public uproar ends in Mitchell press riot and exile
Citizens burn the Mitchell Mail office after an attack on John D. Lawler triggers a mass action. McBride eludes capture as the committee seizes the outfit, hammers presses, and pours kerosene to reduce the building to ashes. McBride leaves town by noon as Chattel mortgage for $100 is assigned to John Quirk. An earlier Washington Birthday program at the High School observed with decorated rooms and souvenirs.
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R. H. McBride
John D. Lawler
McBride
Mitchell
First National Bank
Eldora
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John Quirk
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