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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1914
Page
4
A light social observation notes relatives often bring up favors after helping someone, portraying gratitude as a persistent motif in family interactions. The piece implies expectation of ongoing acknowledgment within kin networks.
Milwaukee officials report a general revival in rail business with increases in freight and passenger traffic along the line. A silk train from the coast and multiple grain, hog, and meat shipments through Grand Crossing and Milwaukee reflect the uptick. Officials foresee further growth after year end.
Chicago December 8 Railroad officials discussed charges at a federal board hearing that petty railroad officials profit from selling minor jobs. W S Carter president of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen defended seniority rules and cited reports of section bosses taking tributes from workers.
Miss Agnes Mekvold was surprised Thursday evening at her home 1408 Charles street by friends for her birthday. The gathering featured games and music with gifts given to the guest of honor. Attendees included a long list of Miss Mekvold’s friends and several men from La Crosse and Savanna, II.
In Detroit on December 8, Mrs. Margaret McCready faced federal court for the opening of her trial as the Ypsilanti poison pen artist. She entered with a calm smile, insisting on innocence and believing she will be acquitted. Jurors heardLetters deemed obscene last session, while prosecutors failed to prove a motive.
An official note from Berlin and London reports Turkish troops successful in fresh engagements near Ajara. It states a Russian attack east of Wan lake has failed, signaling a tactical Turkish advantage.
Miss Bessie Cody visits Miss Blanche Asselin at 1521 Kane. Mrs O P Blanchard recovers at 1003 Caledonia after illness. Mrs P Drake returns to Milwaukee from Car street visit. Miss Mary Coughlin recovering at 14534 Wood. Mrs Arthur Vogel ill at 1511 George. Jack Larkin recovers at 911 Caledonia. A daughter born to Mr and Mrs George Wilson at 162 George. Mrs W E Collins returns from Aurora visit. Miss Colgan to host St James church coffee at 1202 Berlin. Perry Brinstad returns to St Paul after visit with Robert Brinstad at 1630 Berlin. Miss Emma Knutson returns to Alma from Mr G Butzmann at 1728 Loomis. Miss Evelyn Nelson again able at 1644 Berlin. Miss Maude Marco returns home at 17 Rose after Midway visit.
Joseph B. Funke and John Rusche were re elected to two year terms on the industrial school board at a board of education meeting held at the high school. The Washington school may get new plumbing with final arrangements at month end. The measure could save water and pay back in three years. For the first time in three years the board restored its $100 library book funding to each district. Minnie Britt was approved as new teacher at the deaf school, increasing staff to twelve pupils. A resolution to study the W E Watt ventilation system was adopted for possible high school installation.
Dr. John W. Harris formerly of Morris Minnesota said a man lured him to a Halstead Street residence to view rubber teeth samples. When he offered to buy a $7090 roll two stout men beat him and he woke in New Orleans without a cent.
A school boarding club emphasizes punctuality as a core virtue in its latest meeting. Members discuss routines, attendance, and discipline while welcoming new participants to the program.
Word reached Mrs. H. L. Partridge in Milwaukee that J. A. Baucus, former car clerk for the Milwaukee railroad and recently chief of police of Portsmouth Ohio, was shot and killed there Sunday. The tele gram said he was shot and instantly killed, with details unclear whether murder or self-inflicted.
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