This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 13 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1914
Page
4
John H. Roemer, chair of Wisconsin's railroad commission, left for California and said he will be absent until about December 23 and plans to resign early next year despite urging from Governor-elect Emanuel L. Philipp to stay on.
Mrs. William P. Henderson, Chicago society woman, urged the Drama League to censor a scene in a sex problem play showing a man kissing another man’s wife. She opposed broad censorship but supported one cut deemed unartistic and tawdry.
The United States under chaotic wartime Europe seeks to increase shipments by flagging ships American. The new bureau of war risk insurance, led by director William C. De Lancy with assistant J Brooks B Parker, manages the effort.
The Havana Illinois high school moved into Mayer’s Opera House after a fire started near the heating furnace damaged the building overnight. Authorities investigate the blaze’s origin as crews assess the site.
A quick street conversation features a skeptical speaker claiming wealth brings happiness while another counters that poverty lacks joy, delivering a sharp exchange about money and contentment.
Irish trooper tells of two soldiers shielding a farm house from German Uhlans and a machine gun. They fought back behind furniture, dying as the attackers withdrew after suffering heavy losses. Their actions saved the owners and the village from destruction.
A brief remark argues that only the policy makers truly know about the European war, while suggesting those directing the conflict may themselves be uncertain about it. The quote reflects skepticism about leadership and strategic understanding amid wartime.
An old health column urges preventing rheumatism by dressing warmly keeping feet dry avoiding excess meat and drinking water. It claims uric acid causes rheumatism and recommends four ounces of Rad Salts daily for a week to stimulate kidneys. Jad Saltz lithia-water mix is touted as a safe inexpensive remedy.
Bertsche known as Barney, titled king of the clairvoyant trust, testified before the Chicago grand jury investigating police graft. He told prosecutors, per State's Attorney Hoyne, of dealing with police for years as four true bills were voted by the body after his disclosures.
Federal officials may join local authorities to pursue an alleged nationwide bigamist gang led by Karl von Wagner who is accused of marrying and robbing dozens of women. Otto Klee, his supposed secretary, is held at the Tombs on grand jury charges with $2000 bail.
A playful wartime exchange shows a wag asking about the beer tax and another responding that it makes him as angry as hops. The light remark captures public mood amid policy debates.
Rushford Minnesota special reports mark forty-eighth year of F M Smith's residence with reminiscences of past times. Obituaries note John J Durland's death in La Crosse. Gullick Halvorson dies after cancer battle. Firemen avert blaze at C O Berg home. chimney damaged. Various personals and church notes follow.
Preparations are on foot for the annual high school vaudeville show planned for the early part of the new semester. A number of attractions are being organized.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.