Choral Union to Sing at Festival in Madison
The Choral Union and University of Wisconsin Orchestra will present a Yuletide festival in Madison under Professor Peter W. Dykema featuring four languages and about 225 singers. Highlights include Handel Messiah, Stille Nacht, first American performance of The Paling of the Star by B J Dale, and a Dett carol. An audience sing is a festival hallmark with a children’s matinee and local participation.
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Madison
Wis
Chora] Union and University Orchestra
University of Wisconsin
Peter W
Dykema
School of Music
Young Pines
Wisconsin
University
B. J. Dale
Choral Union
Bethlehem Manger
R. Nathaniel Dett
Hampton Institute
Professor Dykema
Anna Menaul
Girls drown in Rootlake air hole in Becker county
Three Detroit area girls Lulu Knight 13 Oma Knight 16 and Gayle Hughes 16 drowned after falling through an air hole in Rootlake Becker county The incident was reported from Detroit and details reached here today. A separate anecdote describes a Manchester hotel encounter about a man claiming to have attended a lecture.
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Detroit
Minn
Lulu
Oma Knight
Gayle Hughes
Rootlake
Becker County
Manchester
Local Social Notes and Visiting Visitors in La Crosse
A compilation of names and brief visits shows William McMillan of Houston Minnesota and E J Paul of Whitehall Wisconsin in La Crosse yesterday. Other travelers include Thor Thompson from Victoria Nelson, and Otto Schlabach District Attorney returning after a trip. Coon lunch offered free at Empire Saturday night.
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B. A
William McMillan
Houston
Minn
W. C. Taylor
Bagley
Wis
F. A. Lee
la Crosse
E. J. Paul
Whitehall
K. P. Hall
Carl Hendrickson
Holmen
Thor Thompson
Nelson
Vic
Peter and
John C. Bechler
North McGregor
Iowa
C. Griswold
Winona
Wisconsin Industrial Commission
Gateway City
Otto M Schlabach
Thomas Thompson
Lanesboro
C. Gilland
A. Gregerson
Harmony
M. N. Libbart
Eau Claire
Bromo Quinine Ad Claims Superior Effectiveness
An advertisement touts LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE as better than ordinary Quinine for all uses. It promises no nervousness or head ringing and highlights tonic and laxative effects. The copy urges looking for the signature of E. W. Grove and lists the price as 25c.
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E. W. Grove
Women figure in investigations
A New York society woman, identities shielded, was brought into federal probes of Franz von Rintelen agent activities. Letters to von Rintelen denounced U.S. policy. the woman owned homes in New York and Newport. In San Francisco, investigations touched pro German munition plots and alleged English spies in the German service. Mrs. Abbi Cornell linked to C. C. Crowley and Baron Wilhelm von Brincken.
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New York
New York Society
Franz von Rintelen
Arsan
State Department
von Rintelen
Newport
San Francisco
Secret Service
Abbi Cornell
C. C. Crowley
Baron Wilhelm von Brincken
Preston
Woman Reaches An Age Of Uncertain Outcome
A short remark notes that once a woman passes a particular age the future remains uncertain. It reflects on aging and prospects without naming individuals or events.
Defaulters Promise Dig Up Casleton Bank Shortage
R C Kittel and W F Kittel president and cashier of the defunct First National Bank closed by the bank examined on Tuesday still insist they can make up the shortage said to be nearly 200000 dollars.
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Casselton
N. D
R. C. Kittel
W.F. Kittel
First National Bank
Commission Sails Saturday to Probe Panama Slides
A National Academy of Sciences committee investigates Panama canal landslides for President Wilson. Led by UW President Charles R. Van Hise, the 11-member group sails from New Orleans on the Turrialba to Panama for three to four weeks of field study with War Department support.
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Commission
Madison
Wis
National Academy of Sciences
Panama Canal
Wilson
New Orleans
Charles R. van Hise
University of Wisconsin
E. A. Birge
Panama
Robert S. Woodward
George F. Becker
Washington
R. B. Potter
Washington, D. C
United States Reclamation Service
War Department
United Fruit Company
Turrialba
Isthmus
van Hise
Goethals
Bridge Club Hosts Charity Afternoon At Mrs Malin Home
The Wednesday Bridge club met yesterday afternoon hosted by Mrs. F. J. Malin at 1404 Main Street. Prizes were won by Mrs. Phil Linker and Mrs. Ida Kaeppler in a friendly urban society event.
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F. J. Malin
Main Street
Phil Linker
Ida Kaeppler
Anniversary Party Honors Torrance at South Sixteenth Home
Mr and Mrs W J Torrance were surprised by friends at 1304 South Sixteenth street to mark their eighth wedding anniversary. Five hundred dollars in prizes went to Mrs C W Spencer Mrs J C Morgan Robert Skailand and S J de Ranitz. Guests included L N Lehrbach M Nowak C W Spencer James Furber Osmond Albrechtgen S J de Ranitz Joseph Bradles Robert Skailand Henry Freehoff J C Morgan and George Rubert. lunch served at midnight.
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W. J. Torrance
South Sixteenth Street
C. W. Spencer
J. C. Morgan
Robert Skailand
S. J. de Ranitz
Messrs
Messrs. and Mesdames L. N. Lehrbach
M. Nowak
James Furber
Osmond Albrechtgen
J. de Ranitz
Joseph Bradles
Henry Freehoff
George Rubert
Wesleyan Male Chorus elects officers at German Methodist
At the Wesleyan Male chorus meeting held Tuesday evening at the German Methodist church officers were elected. President F H Miller. Vice President A J Weimer. Secretary R A Merman. Treasurer T G Miller. Social chairman Elmer Phiel. Music chairman Samuel Thie. Sergeant at arms E Steif.
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Wesleyan
German Methodist Church
F. H. Miller
A. J. Weimer
R. A. Merman
T. G. Miller
Elmer [Phiel
Samuel Thie
E. Steif
Hyde couple to spend winter in Los Angeles
Mr and Mrs S Y Hyde left yesterday for Los Angeles to spend the winter. Mrs Minnie Thurber departed for Washington DC to join her son Lt Philip Thurber and wife. At John Flynn W R C No 25 meeting Tuesday night color bearers were elected Dora Lambert Anna Allen Estella Phelps and Mary Hanson.
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S. Y. Hyde
Los Angeles
Minnie Thurber
Washington, D. C
Philip Thurber
John Flynn
Dora Lambert
Anna Allen
Estella Phelps
Mary Hanson
Milwaukee ring blamed for Ottumwa freight car thefts
Eight Milwaukee employes at the Ottumwa terminal were dismissed after signing statements admitting involvement in a large scale robbery scheme. The Kansas City division freight car pilfering mystery expanded as details emerged of a ring operating across the line.
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Ottumwa
Iowa
Milwaukee
Kansas City
Deaf man’s widow loses $10000 damage suit in Racine
The circuit court non-suited the case of Mrs Christina Field against Milwaukee Electric Railway and Light Co over her husband’s death. The judge ruled contributory negligence due to the victim crossing the street in the middle of the block.
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Racine, Wis
Christina Field
Milwaukee Electric Railway and Light Company
National Academy slides reveal earth breaks in canal embankment
The NAS report explains landslide issues arise from breaks in supporting earth strata caused by excavation. The embankment lifts the canal bottom as behind ground settles with signs beginning far from the bank. Two breaks north of Gold Hill are noted as initial difficulties.
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National Academy of Sciences
Gold Hill
Deaf mute James Foley seeks Joliet prison stint for trade
In Joliet Illinois James Foley a deaf mute offers to serve two years in prison for no crime if he can learn a trade. Chicago health officials reject oil baths for hoboes in city lodging houses deeming them too luxurious. New York reports an unnamed tenant leasing a 25 room 8 bath apartment for 250000 in long term rental.
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Joliet, Lll
James Foley
Joliet
Chicago
New York
Funeral for White Plains Fire Mascot Truck Dog
Two hundred mourners including many school children attended the funeral for Truck the fire department dog in White Plains New York. The mascot died of pneumonia prompting a heartfelt ceremony and tribute by local firefighters and residents.
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White Plains
N.Y
Truck
Mothers Seek Adoptive Home for Blue-Eyed Baby
New York reports several mothers express interest in adopting a blue-eyed infant found abandoned on a doorstep with a Christmas note asking for a loving home. The baby’s arrival draws concern and offers of care from multiple hopeful families and social workers.
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New York
Widow Dies After Hair Dye Incident
ST LOUIS MO Mrs Anna Shriv er had black hair She wanted auburn She dyed her hair then she died Lead poisoning said the coroner
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ST. Louis, Mo
Anna Shriver
Man 55 to share in $78,000 probate court awards
Samuel Edward Scowa, 55, who has searched twenty years for his father, will share in his sire's $78,000 probate estate as ordered by the probate court in St Louis Missouri.
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ST. Louis
Samuel
Edward Scowa
Carranza Envoy Appointed Mexican Ambassador
Eliseo Arredondo, formerly Carranza’s agent in the United States, has been named Mexican ambassador to the United States, the State Department announced today.
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Washington
Eliseo Arredondo
Carranza
United States
State Department
Committees Shape Army and Navy Legislation in Session
The text notes that two House of Representatives committees oversee army and navy bills for the current session and are led by members backing stronger personal defense measures.
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House of Representatives
Burns Farm Sold to Joseph Kucha in Burns
A deed filed with the Register of Deeds shows Burns farm property sold by George Hopmeister to Joseph Kucha for $6,000. A chimney fire yesterday morning at 226 North Twenty-third Street, the home of Edward Semlar, drew the central fire department.
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Town of
Burns
Joseph Kucha
Register of Deeds
A. E. Thompson
George Hopmeister
Edward Semlar
North Twenty-third Street
Central Fire Department
British bomber, Goulandris sunk by submarines
London report states British aeriateria and Goulandris were sunk by enemy submarines.
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London
Free Trial Offer for Catarrh Relief and Combined Treatment
A promotional appeal invites readers to sign and mail a coupon to receive a free trial of Gauss' Combined Treatment for catarrh and related symptoms. The offer promises relief from nasal congestion throat clearing shortness of breath and bad breath with no payment or promises required.
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Exclusive Garment Store
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Edward Peple
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Clarence Chase
North Ninth Street
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A. T. Twesme
R. S. Cowie
Trempealeau County
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Chas. Beyschlag
America
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Mgr
Batavian Bank Building
la Crosse, Wis
la Vallieres Cameo Goods
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W. T. Irvine
Torrances
Chorus
Elgin
Illinois
Conrad Nelson
Main St
Young & Boerner’s Drug Store
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Hensley
Padgett
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