Court bars $29,009 husband as rank witness in alienation suit
In Caleconia district court, Judge Cathorwand ruled the husband of Abr. Anna Tank, a wealthy La Crescent widow, not competent to testify in her suit for alienation of affections. Sanders, a Hauaton builder, was excluded as a witness for the plaintiff, while testimony about forged business ties and alleged improper relations was presented. The case drew a crowded courtroom as further statements were heard.
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Charter Sanders
Caleconia
Abr
Anna’ Tank
la Crescent
Cathorwand
Busta al
Hlign
Sanders
Hayband
Hauaton
Flausten
Hoy Ate Sparen
Geney Romanberg
Halph Hank
Livst
Tharskiy
Miele
Randers
Wed Ok
Mes. Tank
Bryan outlines sweeping reforms in campaign program
The document, though garbled, portrays a Democratic presidential program proposing federal control over railroads, universal military service, and strong public reforms. It highlights party unity events, opposition to corruption, and aims to rally voters around reform measures ahead of the election.
Rumania terror mad flight as Germans push in
United Press dispatch from Rumania describes terror and anarchy as the German army under General von Faukenhayn advances. Civilians flee with few belongings, roads blocked, and plundering rampant as refugees struggle through ruined villages and harsh winters. Mortality among displaced children rises amid deprivation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Ackerman
United Press Stati
von Faukenhayn
Rumenia
United Press
Rumania
von Tulff
Poland
Warsaw
Herman
Ramec Ra
Ackerman
Tucharest
Moesei
Rom
Uncy
Rammreu
Walkin
Alexandria
E J Morrison Is Grandma Fifield Re elected Head
E J Morrison of Chetek was re elected president of the Harmony State Butter makers association. Jorgen son of Ra se Lawn was named vice president. Ren kandort elected secretary for the eighth time. F Worngt of Waterloo treasurer. C Modge of Windsor on the executive committee. The meeting discussed kerosene engines as fuel, creamery practices, and dairy education in the La Crosse River Valley. Harmony death: Clavdina Millel, 101, of Harmony, dies at home. survived by W C Wifleld and grandchildren. funeral held with interment nearby.
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E. J. Morrison
Grandma” Fifield
Harmony State Buttermen
Buttermakers
Eldes Ly
Tickey
Glanwood City
San Crosse Valley
J. Medaeksan
Ag- Tein
la Crosse River Valley
Treameries
Bangor
Barre Mills
Holmen
Newburg Gamera
West Sa Jem
Sparta
Association
dPietegrs
J. Morrison
Chetek
Vicw
Jorgenson
Rase Lawn
Yvery
Prof
Renkandort
F. Worngt
Waterloo
Urcasurar
C.J. Modge
Windsor
Coon Valley
Th. B. Holberg
Noal Creamery
Harmony
Clavdina Millel
Barmany
W. C. Wifleld
Federal car shortage prompts call for federal control
The Interstate Commerce Commission urged Congress to adopt federal control of the car shortage, backing interchanges and compensation for use of cars from other lines to ease delays. It cites food exports and terminal congestion, notes embargoes as undesirable but sometimes unavoidable, and links the issue to broader wartime logistics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Congress
Amer
Jeitn Foods
Logal Conditions of Women's Work Under Inspection
Wisconsin Industrial commission aims to modernize service departments in La Crosse area factories. Miss Tracy Conn Milwaukee factory inspector visits plant heads to assess women workers' conditions. She discusses state wide efforts at a La Crosse County Nurses Association meeting at St Francis hospital. Miss Copp will remain in La Crosse until Friday.
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Wisconsin Industrial Commission
la Grosse
Miss Tracy Conn
Milwaukee
Miss Tracy
la Crosse County
St. Francis Hospital
Service Department
Commission
Miss Copp
la Crossel
Priday
Real Estate Transfers In Rockland And La Crosse
A deed recorded with Register of Deeds A. E. Thompson shows M. M. Bekkedal selling the Bekkedal tobacco warehouse and other Rockland property to G. J. Colman of Colman Lumber La Crosse. The Colman company has recently acquired much of the Bekkedal complex. Another sale from Ne Slothower to Charles J. Bentley in Metager and Funk's addition, La Crosse, fetched $2,500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bekkedal Tobacco
Rockland
M. M. Bekkedal
Westby
G. J. Colman
Colman Lumber Company
la Ore
A. EH. Thompson
Colman Company
Bet Krdal
Metager
Funk
la Crosse
Ne Slothower
Charles /. Bentley
Lloyd George Named To Form A New Cabinet
Lloyd George is named to form a new cabinet as the Welsh solicitor, former president of the board of trade, chancellor of the exchequer, minister of munitions, and war secretary faces a task demanding peak talent in energy, organization, and leadership. He has already redistributed taxation, quelled the Liverpool dock strike, sped up war munition production, and pushed liquor restrictions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd George
Board of Trade
England
Liverpool
Cure for Rupture Without Operation Advertised
A reader reports a rupture cure claim by TinofarT that supposedly cured a rupture without surgery. The note says years later the rupture recurs but no job or time was lost while working as a carpenter. The letter invites contact for full information and urges others with ruptures to write Eugene M. Pujlen at 7MO Marcel Avenue Masques NT.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene M. Pujlen
Marcel Avenue
Masques
Teabt
Christianity in Overalls Ideal of Rev Price
Evangelist Price presses the ideal of Christianity in overalls with men working as well as women in a Wednesday talk at St Pauls Universalist Church. Dr Brice accuses past church practice of overreliance on women and neglect by men, calling for active, hands on service beyond pink teas. Price will address La Crosse youth with a non sectarian message titled Secrets of Success tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelist Price
St. Paul's Universalist Church
Brice
Paris
Price
la Crosse
Bucharest falls as German forces advance in Romania
German and Austro-Hungarian troops sweep through Campina Sinaca and Bucharest, with bold advances in Romania. The Ninth Army reports captives and continued operations as Allied lines retreat to shorten the frontline in Wallachia. French gains near Metzeral are also noted as a separate success.
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Gunalovtze
Berlin
Sayville
Campina
Sinaca
Bucharest
Romania
von Mackensen
Danibe Aroes
Buchareat
Ploeati
Westfalen
Ménge
Malancourt
Morni Omme
Luga River
Teutonic
Carpathians
Moldavia
Dornavotra
Trotosaval
Jey
Amsterdam
Paris
Des
Metzeral
oRtees
Mabel Woman Dies After Illness in Minnesota
Mrs Della Jjonsen of Mabel Minn dies Wednesday evening at a local hospital after illness. Funeral services are planned for 8:50 Saturday morning at St Marys church with burial to follow in Mabel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel
Della Jjonsen
AjefLat
St. Mary's Church
Normal Orators Will Compete In Prize Contests
The executive committee of the Oratorical Indentation at La Crosse normal announced a prize program totaling 73 dollars for forensic events. Debaters, craters, and literary teams will compete for prizes ranging from 1 to 10 dollars, with additional prizes for inter-society debates and a new junior contest planned for May. River Falls hosts the state contest with entrants from Eau Claire normal and Stout Institute.
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Mpetus
la Crosse
Milwaukee
Platterville
Ecleetle
Websterian
Forum
Sapphonian
Eau Claire Normal
Stout Imatitule
River Fells
Aged Woman Seeks Property Recovery in Saturday Case
Mrs Nellig Reinartz of North La Crosse pursues circuit court action Saturday to recover property deeded to son in law William Funger and his wife. Judge Highen expected to render decision. Also listed are divorce actions for Ida Mitschel and Bertha Sawyer and Peter Odegaard case.
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Nellig Reinartz
North Lacrosse
William Funger
North Side
Funger
Highen
Ida Mitschel
Frank Mitschel
Mitschel
William Pema
Bertha Sawyer
George Sawyer
Peter Odegaard
Salesville
Alma Odesaard
Rome
Trempealoan
Greek Blockade Reprisal for Athens Riots
Paris reports a Greek blockade planned as reprisal for riots in Athens during which French marinas were fired upon. The announcement, issued Friday, outlines retaliatory measures amid ongoing tensions and security concerns across the region.
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Paris
Greece
Athens
Prescribed tonic claims to revive strength and mood
A reader recalls a 1915 notice praising a tonic used to restore energy and willpower, urging publication again for those needing a grand medicine. It mentions various ingredients and a doctor signature, advising careful use and retention for future reference.
War head reports failed recruiting short of goal
The 1916 annual War Department report shows June 30 strength at 4,842 officers and 7,013 enlisted men, 25,855 short of the authorized 127,711. It notes aviation progress with 419 machines ordered, five captive balloons for artillery fire control, and machine gun development including a chosen Vickers Maxim heavy gun type. It cites Philippines gains, sugar prosperity in Puerto Rico, canal traffic figures, tolls, and canal closure dates.
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Washington
Newton D. Baker
Congress
War Department
Philippines
Porto Rico
American Ordered to Military Trial on Trivial Charge
Ricardo Solis, an American citizen, was arrested in Matamoras on a trivial complaint and ordered to Victoria, Mexico, for military trial by General Caballero, commandant at Matamoros. United States Consul Johnson protested, submitting a report to Secretary Lansing after warning of possible serious consequences.
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Brownsville
Texas
Ricardo Solis
Matamoras
Victoria
Mexico
Caballero
Matamoros
United States
Johnson
Lansing
Solia
Recreation Center Plan Emerges for City Dads Approval
A city recreation center plan, with expected funding and bonds, draws support from Alderman Torrante who offers 200 dollars. Motorboat owners press for a boat garage and slips while residents from the north side object to the proposed central location citing distance and access concerns.
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William Torrante
Woods
Mr. Woods
Narth
Black River
Cky
P. W. Mahoney
J. G. Dubraks
Progressive League
North Side
Sparta burial for John Button after paralytic stroke
The body of John Button who died Tuesday morning at his home on L722 George Street was taken to Sparta on Thursday for burial there in the afternoon following a paralytic stroke.
Goodrich Talks To Independent Telephone Meet In Chicago
La Crosse Telephone official Goodrich and local superintendent Storkerson attend the United States Independent Telephone Association convention in Chicago. The 1916 report shows a record gain of nearly half a million stations for independents and higher prices for telephone waterills. Also noted are large operating expenses and dividends, with efforts to standardize state reports and a call for a national safety code for electrical companies and workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Goodrich
la Crosse Telephonn Company
United States Independent Telephone Aasoation
Chicago
J. M. Storkerson
Goodrich
Storkerson
F. B. McKinnon
Washington
McKinnon
F. A. Wolfe
J. 4
Canada
The
Interstate Commerce Commission
Petition to keep trolley line from Sixteenth to Farnum intact
A campaign to block changes to the streetcar route emerged with a petition to council signed by about 200 local property owners. The document opposes disturbing the Sixteenth Street to Farnum line and asks the company to connect proposed Sixteenth and Eleventh Street lines, offering no objection to moving the Fourteenth Street track if needed.
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Sixteenth
Jackson Street
Fourteenth and
Farnum
Farnutt Street
Fourteenth Street
Emerald Oli Promises Quick Varicose Vein Relief
Vein sufferers urged to try Emerald Oli claiming rapid reduction of varicose veins and related conditions. Advertisement promises noticeable improvement within days when used as directed, with a guarantee and availability at drug stores.
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Monne
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Ting
Popilan
Leeann
Ering Ie Cima G Jush
Ey Jetier
Renal Tram
Wil
Swith Vwilwin
Serelory
Newlands
Parker's
Marea
Aed
I. HB
Lewis
WAR Head
Panama Canal
Atlantic
Pacific
Atchison, T
P. Lina
R. Viene
Bethlehem Steelbid
Acific CG. M
SLPF
Goodris
Yu H
Studebaker
Union Pacific
Stee
Utah
Gantert
S. 3Rd St
Berling-Schurz Auto Co
S. G. Berling
North Third Street
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