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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1916
Page
10
A narrator honors a Swiss immigrant mill worker known for quiet dignity and steadfast sacrifice. He toiled twelve years in a factory to secure education and opportunity for his sons and daughter, sent his daughter to college, and remained devoted to family as evening light falls on his aged figure.
Mrs Roy Matthews wife of a Norwalk general store owner chased a prowler she found in her room and after a block long pursuit caught him The man identified as John Hansen of Manistee was turned over to the sheriff
The Ladies' Aid of the Methodist church in Viroqua will entertain Wednesday afternoon in the church parlors, hosted by Mesdames Edward Cox Bertha Broadhead Thomas Watson W L Tate and Guy De Garmo.
The Providence Journal asserts it has authoritative information that two large German submarines are in the West Indies. It says two more left Kiel on November 5 and escaped British patrol toward the U S coast. The paper notes a four-boat fleet with two captured, and says the president has pressed Ambassador Bernstorff on the matter.
Senator Owen of Oklahoma announced the introduction of a joint resolution proposing a rigorous investigation into all campaign expenditures during the recent presidential campaign and election. The bill includes immunity provisions and perjury clauses.
Chicago notices Mordecai Brown, famed three fingered pitcher, is released unconditionally by Cubs owner Weeghman. Brown joins a pitching staff overhaul aimed at building a pennant winning team for next season. Brown had been with the Cubs since 1904, last appearing September 4 against Christy Mathewson.
Jule Weissenberger and John Barney took first in doubles at the Lotus alleys Whirligig event with 1 148 pins, edging John Williams and E Hunt by one pin. The pair also placed third with 1 044. E Erickson won singles with 576, while R Netzer finished second and third with 555 and 469.
The 1916-17 La Crosse normal basketball schedule contains thirteen games beginning December 22 and ending March 3. Key matchups include two southern conference games with Milwaukee Oshkosh Platteville and Whitewater with final doubleheaders against Milwaukee and Oshkosh on March 2 and 3. Karl Hoeppner returns to the squad as a valuable addition while Dr South refines material ahead of the second annual high school tournament.
Christmas week will feature a handicap bowling tournament at Lotus alleys from December 26 to December 30. Local bowlers will showcase their skills in this city event, with standings likely to draw public interest during the holiday season.
Lay ton Gouldin releases the season slate for Captain Layman's team with nine basketball games including five on the Hixon floor. Openers feature the alumni at La Crosse and a trend toward two wins over Baraboo after last year's close results.
Joe Welling of Chicago defeated Frankie Whitney of Cedar Rapids in Kenosha Wisconsin on Monday night. The referee stopped the fight in the fifth round after Whitney was knocked down twice. Whitney carried excess weight while Welling had a light margin in weight. Welling dominated with swift left jabs and a powerful right cross that opened Whitney’s nose.
A new boudoir cap design for young girls features a Dutch cap style with Delft blue or black embroidery on sheer white muslin. The creation highlights delicate needlework and a classic European influence.
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