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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1913
Page
13
Chicago plans to use public buildings to shelter homeless men. Alexander A. McCormick, president of the county board, will push the proposal at the county board meeting. The local Federation of Labor estimates about 100000 idle men in Chicago.
Four men were killed and three seriously injured when the Dupont Powder mixing plant exploded in Gibbstown New Jersey yesterday afternoon. Windows in nearby houses were shattered and the countryside was shaken by the blast.
Gaston Doumergue announced at noon that he completed the new cabinet for President Poincare to form. Names will not be announced until the president approves them. This signals Doumergue's likely succession of Louis Barithou as premier.
Washington December 9 The government won its 50,000 suit against Title Guaranty and Security Co of Pennsylvania on the bond of contractor Frank Graham for failing to deliver Vermont granite for a 2,000,000 national museum in this city.
London reports a potential postal walkout by about one hundred thousand British post office employees before Christmas, risking delays during the holiday season.
Milwaukee resident Mrs George Brink visits Mrs A L Snow at 324 North Eleventh street. Beloit man George Francesco and others conduct business at a local hotel. Numerous locals and visitors attend dances and bazaars. officers elected tonight. hay and corn trades noted around Market Square. Local clubs include Mystic Workers card party and Governor's Guard auxiliary bazaar set for Wednesday.
Druggists refund money if PAZO OINTMENT fails to cure itching bleeding or protruding piles. First application gives relief. 50c.
Ottawa decisive action blocks further Hindu artisan and laborer immigration into British Columbia from the Pacific or southern ports until March 31 next. The cabinet passed an order in council imposing the halt, effective today, as part of government measures on immigration policy.
Robbers shattered the show window of the S. Burnstein jewelry store in Des Moines early today and carried off $2,000 worth of diamonds. The same window had been broken a year earlier with jewelry valued at several hundred dollars taken.
By an overwhelming vote the house yesterday afternoon passed the Hensley resolution approving Winston Churchill suggestion that nations abandon naval building for one year.
Chas Beyschlag, Druggist at 503 Main displays a price tagged assortment for Christmas gifts. The window offers hair brushes combs mirrors cloth brushes perfumeries fancy boxes and stationery plus canes spectacles razors pipes and pocket knives in varied prices.
Cambridge defeated Oxford by 13 to 3 in the annual rugby football clash played this afternoon in London.
Notice to the public that at a regular term of the County Court in La Crosse County Wisconsin the application of Stena Knudtson for appointment as administrator of the estate of John Knudtson late of La Crosse will be heard on January 6 1914 at ten o'clock A M in the Court House. John Brindley County Judge signs the notice dated December 8 1914.
Washington December 9. Lot tie Lester of Seattle writes to the treasury department in a childlike letter addressed Uncle Sam Panama Hat Department. The about ten year old explains she heard of a customs sale of Panama hats and wants one for Christmas because her bunny ate papa's Panama. She says she has saved sixty three cents for the hat.
In Indianapolis Frank Ackerman, a young butcher, survived by lying on railroad ties as two heavy trains passed on either side. Two accompanying men tried to outrun one train and were killed when they fell about fifteen feet from safety onto Eagle Creek rocks. Doctors say the busy day could be avoided if people kept to safer behavior.
William and George Will were surprised at their home Sunday evening by a large party of friends. Henry Groeschner won first prize, Mrs. Paul Witzke took second, and the consolation trophy went to Mrs. Julius Kircheis. Attendees included Rudolph Seaman, Rudolph Zimmerman, Edgar Edberg, Paul Witzke, Julius Kircheis, Herman Jahn, Arthur Abner, Edward Seaman, Emil, William, Ben and George Will, Louis Miller, Julia and Helen Seaman, Grace Barnes, Verena Erickson, Hilda Mittlebach, Minnie and Rose Will, Ida Frazer, and Mrs. M. Love.
A pleasant Sunday evening at Miss Margaret Hass home celebrated her birthday with dancing until midnight followed by lunch. Attendees included Joseph Waters Bets Jacob Stahl Gustave Hass William Hagen Frank Harder Willie Miller and Misses Mary Miller Laura Hass Anna Lamke Ella Hass Edna Hass Irene Miller and Margaret Miller.
Mrs. A T Rasmussen hosted a four course dinner last evening for her husband with a pink white theme. Guests included Dr A T Rasmussen M F Bauman C S Emery Richard Rasmussen C Rysden W H Bradbury and Dr G F Hauser with Mrs Rysden and Miss Robinson assisting.
Mrs A C Gran entertained last evening with thirty guests at three small tables decorated with baskets of flowers and green bows. The tables featured green taper candles in crystal holders and runners of smilax and white carnations.
Miss Chapin of Minneapolis visits Miss Huntoon as Mr. and Mrs. Henry Nepson of Preston Minnesota, fresh from a three months Pacific coast trip, spend Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Rollins and friends in the city.
East bound Grand Trunk passenger train struck a standing caboose in the Chicago yard limits early today. The wreck did not derail the train, no cars left the tracks, and no passengers were injured.
A well known authority warns that excessive meat consumption raises uric acid, overworks kidneys, and traps waste in the blood. If kidneys ache, urine is cloudy, or headaches and rheumatic pains occur, take four ounces of Jad Salts daily as directed to flush and stimulate kidneys. Agent Chas. A. Beyschlag, 505 Main Street.
Winners announced at the local poultry show include top prizes for Plymouth Rocks, Rhode Island Reds, Wyandottes, Orpingtons, Leghorns, and more. Awards list caps a lengthy program with cups for best pens, high scoring birds, and special ribbons from associations and local sponsors. The event ends with a tongue in cheek joke about a couple after marriage.
The Fire Department of La Crosse Wisconsin will hold a public examination of applicants at City Hall at 7 30 P M on Thursday December 11 1913. Conducted by the Board of Police and Fire Commissioners with secretary notice from La Crosse December 5 1913.
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