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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1913
Page
1
Mrs. Clara Sathem superintendent of the La Crosse branch of the Wisconsin Free Employment bureau urged locals to use the city hall office for work from odd jobs to regular positions. The Parkinson appeal sparked concern that residents fail to respond to employment needs.
John Westerhaus of Holland reports to Judge John Brindley that he has winter employment available for a man on his Hol land farm. The job includes room and board and offers good wages.
La Crosse boards convened to discuss job placement services and social centers for community involvement. Mrs. Stathem outlined the employment bureau’s daily applications and preference for married workers while others proposed a municipal wood yard and anti begging strategies. An afternoon session in Onalaska highlighted school surroundings and community engagement led by Prof. Sanders and W H Hunt focusing on school homes, desks, ventilation, and social centers.
Tonight at the First Presbyterian church the men will hear Rev D C Jones conclude a series on Living Christianity. He will argue that practical religion blends with daily work and recreation, offering a bright view of life rather than gloom. All are invited to attend.
The report states ISIS income tax revenue totaling 4 091 090 30 dollars for the year. Officials note the figure reflects assessed tax receipts and projected collections.
Miss Leila Gilman, noted in Madison music circles and a Minneapolis high school graduate, has died. She was sister to E. Dow Gilman, a university fellow, with burial planned in Duluth.
British customs officials seized two hundred rifles imported to Ireland aboard a German vessel in Belfast on December 12 in compliance with the royal proclamation against arms imports.
Eleven men die as the British steamer Weimar of 1590 tons founders in a North Sea gale. The loss occurred off London on December 12 as the vessel encountered a severe storm and disappeared with all hands.
Grocers and wholesalers in Boston report egg sales affected by a women boycott that began yesterday. Several say sales have fallen about fifty percent as the movement takes hold in the city.
An 11 year old boy, William Hurtgen, son of William F Hurtgen, dislocated his shoulder yesterday after being tripped by a fellow pupil while at the Normal school.
A dry dock in Puget Sound about 1,000 feet long costing 3 million dollars was proposed in a bill introduced today by Senator Jones.
The Mona Lisa, La Giaconda, stolen from the Paris Louvre, has been found in Florence. An Italian man is under arrest there and the picture is with Florence police. President Credaro announced the find by phone to the minister while in parliament. French authorities will be notified with details kept secret.
Reports state rebels seized a wealthy Mexican man who sought protection at the British Consulate in Chihuahua City as tensions rose between factions and foreign interests. The incident underscores escalating risk for nationals in Mexican border areas.
Terrified residents of Tampico fled to ships after a rebel battery positioned on a hill about a mile away opened a hot bombardment at noon, killing many and smashing buildings as foreign residents had already evacuated.
Reports from Vera Cruz and Tampico say the port has not fallen amid rebel attacks and fighting continues with strong federal defense. British and American officials monitor the Chihuahua City seizure of Luis Terrazas Jr by Villa's forces, with questions of explanations and possible investigations.
A letter from Akron Ohio lauds Robert M La Follette as the nations greatest law giver praising Wisconsin ideas and the Wisconsin governor. The writer argues for La Follettes long leadership to reform laws and education and envisions his continued guidance.
A meeting in the mayor's office at city hall will discuss a monster municipal Christmas celebration. Mayor Ori J. Sorensen invites churches civic groups and newspapers to attend and may form a three alderman committee to solicit funds to cover costs. A $25 city appropriation may be replaced by private contributions.
Yesterday's high 57 and low 34 with no precipitation. La Crosse area fair tonight and Saturday with little temperature change. Wisconsin fair with light to moderate westerly winds. Minnesota fair with slightly cooler east portion tonight and light to moderate westerly winds. Iowa fair with little temperature change and light to moderate westerly winds. Pressure above normal in most places, highest over central Rockies. clear overall. Seattle and Buffalo report precipitation.
President Arthur T. Hadley of Yale and Surgeon General Stokes of the navy will speak at the American Museum of Safety annual dinner at the Waldorf Astoria. Over 500 prominent national and international guests are invited, linking the event to the safety first and sanitary exposition.
Philadelphia detectives intensified a search along the Schuylkill river banks for Jessie Evelyn McCann a Brooklyn Sunday school teacher who vanished a week ago with police exhausting all leads in West Philadelphia as the inquiry continued.
Frederick Reichardt, 22, of San Francisco a discharged naval prisoner, fired at Major George C. Thorpe as he rode through Market Square in his car. The bullet pierced the car door. Reichardt was arrested and said he had been “laying for” Thorpe for days and regretted not killing him.
Dr. Frank P. Norbury testified Penman likely doped with cocaine before the fatal shooting of Harold Shaw. The trial in Champaign continued with expert witness testimony on Penman's mental state.
Harvey R. Fields is sentenced to twenty years in the state penitentiary for the September 1 murder of Dr. E. E. Gordon. The verdict of guilty was reached by a jury after rejecting an insanity defense and comes as Cairo seethes over the case involving Fields and his wife who called at the office seeking treatment.
Burglars broke into the stationery firm of C. H. Rolins and Co in Keokuk Iowa last night and carried away more than $600 worth of fountain pens. Investigators describe the haul as substantial and are reviewing nearby security footage. Local police urge anyone with information to contact the station.
A fragmented report suggests distrust fuels harm opinions as I. e. M'Caleb shows deep interest in debate while others leave and slink away in the dark to protect their jobs. The passage hints at political tension and power plays within a group.
A columnist recalls incidents in Carbondale and Warren where mayoral actions fanned protests, and a socialist speaker draws a deaf listener who discovers peaceful socialist aims. He notes fear of socialism among capitalists and argues socialism benefits both rich and poor, warning against misunderstandings that threaten both sides.
Twenty three striking garment workers in St. Louis were charged today with a general disturbance of the peace after an attack on loyal Meyer, Straus & Rauh employees late yesterday.
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