F. R. A. Plans Private Musical Comedy and Holiday Events
The F. R. A. members prepare a private dancing party on Thursday December 4 with novelty stunts The Blind Man's Choice general mix up bargain hunters buying a cat in the bag and the baseball dance A prize for home runs steals and tallies The club will initiate a class of candidates and elect officers then plan a December 29 holiday ball and a new musical comedy after holidays The Tango club engages Prof Falls to teach proper dancing per the American Dancing Teachers Association.
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Dramatic Club
F. R. A. Tango Club
Prof. Falls
American Dancing Teachers’ Association
Woman Sets Sights on Panama Canal Swim Feat
Elaine Golding of Bath Beach sails from New York aboard the Ancon to attempt the first Panama Canal crossing. She aims for fifty hours to cover fifty miles, with a boast of thirty if needed, and plans to stay in the water for Gatun lake’s twenty three miles.
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New York
Panama Canal
Elaine Golding
Bath Beach
Gatun Lake
Spot Behind Gas House Tests Doctor's Advice
Fine Air features a quip about medical guidance and patient compliance. A doctor recalls advising deep breathing in a secluded spot, only for the patient to choose a risky location behind a gas house, prompting a humorous punchline.
Women Strike Tie Up Indy Teamsters as Riot Fears Grow
In Indianapolis on December 1, woman trade unionists clashed with non union teamsters as police used riot clubs to clear paths for strike breakers. Mob crowds protested with shouts of scab and oaths while wagons remained unloaded. Deliveries halted citywide.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Commercial Vehicle Protective Association
Teamsters
Thomas J. Farrell
Bridegroom of the Moon Granted Time for New Trial Plea
Ottoman Zar-Adusht Hanish known as the bridegroom of the moon and Mazdaznan cult leader was given until Friday by Judge Mack to prepare arguments for a new trial. He was convicted of violating interstate commerce laws by sending obscene material of the cult via express.
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Chicago
Hanish
Mack
Express
Timing Her Finish and a Fiery Household Move
A dialogue notes a wife's weight loss blamed on anger at a new cook. She refuses to quit, aiming to lose more weight before replacing the cook. The quip ends with a punning line about husbands as assets or liabilities.
Bar Association Banquet To Bar Press Coverage
LaCrosse County Bar plans a 6:30 pm banquet at the La Crosse Club Thursday with press barred. The private meeting will discuss a proposed fee schedule and other reforms with opposition noted from some members.
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LaCrosse County Bar Association
la Crosse Club
Fish and Game Association
Warnings To Shovel Snow In City
The board of public works posts warnings urging citizens to shovel snow or face taxes to cover city snow removal. It states the city will clear walks if snow remains for over twenty four hours after snowfall ends, even before any snow falls.
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Board of Public Works
The First Monotheists in Ancient Egypt
The New York American notes that Egyptian priests were the first to teach monotheism. It contrasts the exoteric mass religion with an esoteric elite belief in one god, while Osiris is described as a weak reflection of that single deity.
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Egypt
Osiris
New York American
German Church Special Meetings Open Five Day Series
The German Methodist church hosts five days of special services starting at 7 30 pm with the Central German Conference male quartet from Ohio. Rev John Mayer of Toledo will speak opening the series. A 3 30 pm meeting is set for tomorrow with Rev Charles E Severinhaus and a 4 15 pm children’s meeting led by Rev Joseph E Beal.
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German Methodist Church
Central German Conference
Ohio
Middle West
John Mayer
Toledo
Charles E. Severinhaus
Joseph E. Beal
Wanted rescuer to save his car
Chicago report says John Mc Laughlin stopped his car on Sheridan road to avoid a collision with a limousine that plunged from the lake shore. The chauffeur clung to the tail light and cried for help as the car sank. Mc Laughlin threw a rope and offered to pull up the stranded vehicle.
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Chicago
John McLaughlin
Sheridan Road
McLaughlin
Old Man Killed After Joy Party in Peoria
Samuel W. Lowe of Maqnon Illinois died at St Francis hospital from injuries after being drugged and dumped into a creek bed He was 64 He was found Thursday morning with a head wound and paralysis Two men and two women who say Lowe left their party will be interrogated by Coroner Eckard at the inquest tomorrow
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Peoria
Ill
Samuel W. Lowe
Maqnon
St. Francis Hospital
Lowe
Averyville
Eckard
Women Aim to Drop Egg Prices by Parcel Post
In Chicago on December 1 3900 Illinois women launched a parcel post egg drive. They seek to push prices to 32 cents a dozen or less by bypassing middlemen. The plan, led by Mrs John C Bley of the Clean Food club, targets cold storage speculators.
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Chicago
Illinois
Parcels Post
John C. Bley
Clean Food Club
City in Sunshine Fast Sun Absent for Seven Days
La Crosse suffers seven days without sunshine as heavy clouds linger. Weather Observer C C P Thompson notes the period sets a regional record for gloom, with no clear explanation beyond atmospheric conditions.
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la Crosse
Sol
CC. P. Thompson
Thompson
Quest For Game Costs Many Lives
Wisconsin led the nation with 29 deaths during the 1913 hunting season. The period ended with 35 killed nationwide and 37 injured. Wisconsin near 1,235 total deaths and 1,235? The piece cites careless handling, drownings, and self inflicted wounds as top causes, with nearly 60,000 hunters in Wisconsin and Michigan and about 100,000 across several states. It notes growing caution and possible future stricter laws.
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Es Fort
Wisconsin
Michigan
Minnesota
Maine
New York
Upper
America
Lion Prince Dies of Grief at Lincoln Park Zoo
Prince, the large African lion at Lincoln Park Zoo, died on December 1 near the hill behind the bird house after Nellie, his longtime mate, died last summer. Keepers report Prince refused food for weeks and died of a broken heart.
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Chivago
Prince
Lincoln Park Zoo
Bird House
Lake Michigan
Nellie
Cy de Vry
Grandchild News Shocks Market Square Visitor
Assistant Weighmaster W. R. Owen learned he had become a grandfather when a nine pound baby girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Owen Jr. of Port Arthur Canada, who have been in the city for several days.
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W. R. Owen
W. R. Owen, Jr
Port Arthur
Canada
Christ Aamold Dies After Long Illness At 48
Rushford Minn resident Christ Aamold aged 48 died Saturday at a local hospital from cancer after a prolonged illness. The body was sent back to Rushford for interment.
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Christ Aamold
Rushford
Minn
Poultry Show Opens With Big Scoring Hype in La Crosse
Enthusiasm runs high as La Crosse residents score white leghorn chickens at a cigar store, signaling strong interest in the poultry show opening at the old Y two nights from now. Nine birds owned by Moneena Dunn are valued at 150 dollars. Eddie Hoffman and Joseph Poehling back the event as the judge and local expert. A 500 dollar merchandise prize awaits the scorer whose guess matches Hoffman’s score closest. Secretary William Hoeschler notes a large entry list from the region and beyond.
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la Crosse
Tomoroow
Eddie Hoffman
Moneena Dunn
Joseph Poehling
Mr. Hoffman
William Hoeschler
Western Poultrymen’s Association
Huerta Faces Pressure as Rebels Circle Major Cities
Reports say Huerta's regime weakens as rebel offensives threaten Mexico City Tampico Mazatlan and the east and west coasts. Warships Tam pico and Guerrero move to aid federal defense near Mazatlan while Carranza pledges water supply safety. Juarez awaits battle updates as Villa amasses 20 000 men toward Chihuahua City.
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Monterey
Mexico City
Tampico
Mazatlan
War Office
Liverpool
Guerrero
Altata
Sinaloa
Alger
Washington
Venustiano Carranza
Modena
United States
Vera Cruz
President Huerta
Christopher Cradock
United Press
Huerta
EL Paso
Texas
Juarez
Pancho Villa
Villa Ahumada
Tierra Blanca
Villa
Chihuahua City
Chihuahua
Carranza
Mexicoco City
The Other Woman Dr Craig's Peril
Marian Craig the 13 year old daughter of Dr Craig figures in his alibi defense as a key witness. The defense reportedly relies on her presence in court to illustrate his devotion to his child.
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DR. Craig
High School Band Receives Gift of Obsolete Orchestra Instruments
The High school orchestra was given instruments valued at two to three hundred dollars. The items include Tympani Bells four Fisher Superior French Horns and four Buffet Bassoons from the directors of the old La Crosse Symphony Orchestra now inactive. Trustees F E Redhead E R Burke and C H Schweizer appointed to handle the instruments transferred to the high school to spark new interest in the band and music locally. Students have begun applying to play the new pieces and demand is expected to rise as word spreads.
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la Crosse
Messrs. F. E. Redhead
E. R Burke
C. H. Schweizer
Hopin
Concert Draws Large Crowds at German Hall
A large audience attended a concert series at Ger mania hall directed by the Deutscher Verein. Kreutz's orchestra conducted by F. Redhead performed a full program and responded to encores. Mrs. Joseph Bart sang two numbers that drew encore cheers.
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Germania Hall
Th Deutscher Verein
Kreutz
F. Redhead
Joseph Bart
Tax Certificates Mailed for 1912 13 Taxes
City Treasurer George Young mailed the 1912 13 tax certificates today. The total amount is seven thousand dollars, higher than last year.
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George Young Day
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