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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1913
Page
5
Dec 8 The association plans to convert garbling buildings to house monitors. Alexander McGarrick, president of the news board, will speak this afternoon. The Inland Federation of Lakers estimates the number of men in Chingy at one hundred.
A mixing plant explosion at the Dapout lewder community yesterday afternoon killed four people and left three seriously injured. Windows shattered, homes damaged, and the countryside shaken as the blast rattled the area. Investigators cordon off the site while authorities assess causes and extend aid to affected residents.
The text reports a cabinet formation in Paris after a merger plan. The president requested the figure to form and announce names once approved. The newcomer is expected to succeed Louis Barihou as premier.
The government secured a verdict against contractor Frank Graham in Pennsylvania, reclaiming Title Guaranty and Surety funds after alleging deception in a $2,000 deal. The decision centers on a Hawthorne of 500 Washington Buc. 4 case, with a 40,000 amount noted.
London workers at the British post office, about one hundred thousand employees, threaten to walk out before Christmas, risking delays in holiday mail and packages across England.
Cambridge defeated Oxford in the semifinal of the rugby by football game this afternoon at Cambridge. The Cambridge team won the match, advancing toward the final, with Oxford failing to secure the decisive score.
Milwaukee resident George Brink visits with Mia at 4 L. Snow street while locals like George Francesca Beloit and Y. Yeomen attend business at a city hotel. Portage trader L. Washburn and Aurora businessman Tf. EB. Darnell are in town, with Merrick of Spring Valley returning home after several days. Evening events include a Governor’s Guard bazaar with dancing and sales, and various residents travel to and from the city for work and social activities.
In Ottawa an Ottawa discussion considers placing a temporary ban on Hindu immigration into British Columbia for the time being. The plan would halt further artisan or laborer arrivals from the Pacific region or from the south as of March 1 next.
Early today robbers smashed the Burnstein jewelry store glass and stole $2 in diamonds. A year earlier another window was broken with jewelry valued at several hundred dollars taken.
A Seattle girl, Lottie Lester, ten, sent a plea to the Treasury Department asking for a Panama hat after hearing of a customs sale. She explained her bunny had eaten her father's Panama hat and she wanted a new one for Christmas, claiming to have saved sixty three cents.
The notice invites shoppers to Look In My Show Windows for price tagged gifts including fair brushes, combs, mirrors, cloth, perfumeries in fancy boxes, stationery, times spectacles, razors, pipes and pocket ravines offered by Chas Weyschlag, 503 Main.
Two laboring men in Indianapolis attempted a daring act near a railroad bridge. They lied down on the track to escape a train, but both were struck and killed as they fell short of safety. Doctors reportedly criticized the hurry of responders.
A lively Sunday saw William and George Will surprised at their Caledonia Street home by a large gathering. Prizes went to Henry Gfloesehner and Mrs. Julius Kircheis amid a sequence of parties, including a birthday bash for Miss Margaret Ifigs with dancing and lunch. A pink and white stag dinner for Mrs. Rasmussen honored her husband with a four course meal and a decorated table, while A C Gran hosted a social at Cow- days with green and white decor. Guests included numerous local residents and visitors from Minneapolis and Preston reflecting a busy weekend of social events.
An advertisement warns meat is injurious to kidneys, urging readers to drink Rad Salts, a lithia water remedy, to flush and stimulate clogged kidneys. It promotes Jad Sachs as a safe, inexpensive option and lists Chas A Beysehlag as the pharmacist at 3595 Main street.
Winners in the local poultry show include Assucigliou Silver Per Cups for Best Caged Figinoura Rocks won by Wo. Hoeschier, Longlake Minnesota. W. Naas took Best pen Reds. Jes nkin won Best pen Wyandottes. Jesse Cordon won Best pen Orpingtons. Lang won Best pen Leghorns. John Bote won Best pen Minorcus or Spanish. others earned Ornamental Gemre and Dark Cornish prizes. Association Sweepstake Cups went to Medam Woodman and G. ban for top scoring.
A steamship special train wreck occurred within the Chicaza yard limits. The engine and tender derailed while a caboose remained on the track. No cars left the rails and no passengers were injured.
Norn Poultry Yards Arlington Wisconsin Brown Leghorns and Leghorn Poultry Yards win top and best pen awards across multiple classes. J Kircher and Geo McDonald lead in Silver Spangled Hamburgs Buff and Rose Comb Bantams. Lang Naas Rankin and others gain cups and medals. Public notice salutes La Crosse area poultry judges with a separate fire department exam announced for December 5, 1913.
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