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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1913
Page
4
Four masked robbers held up a Delmar Junction saloon early today. William Wilson was shot through the body after a revolver battle with the town marshal. the assailants escaped.
Berlin December 12 The Reichstag withdrew a 500000 dollar appropriation bill for a German exhibit at the Panama Pacific exposition in San Francisco. Minister Lewald opposed the measure saying funds would vanish into the Pacific and transport costs are too high. He argued the canal delay may prevent European exhibits and criticized America's labeling of German goods as cheap.
In Chicago on December 12 Ella Flagg Young announced she will not seek to regain the Chicago public schools superintendent post and has accepted an educational editor role at a Chicago newspaper. Indignant women plan a mass meeting to press for resignations of school board members who ousted her. John D. Shoop remains in place after the coup, urging optimism.
Colonel George W. Goethals aims to run the Panama Canal for six months of operation and head the permanent zone government. The move follows a factional fight over patronage on the isthmus, with Adamson law giving the governor broad hiring power. Goethals has filed with Secretary of War Garrison his views on permanent government.
The Washington board of education debated appointing Mrs. Ella Flagg Young of Chicago as superintendent. Local women’s clubs united behind the effort supporting the move.
Charles Herzog Giants third baseman held a brief talk with Cincinnati Reds secretary Stevens and said no definite decision followed the meeting. Herzog expressed interest in managing the Cincinnati club.
A playful exchange quotes critics debating a soprano's voice with sarcasm. The Boston Transcript captures a clash of opinion as readers spar over singing ability and taste.
The annual convention and fruit exhibit of the State Horticultural Society will be held in Madison on January 6 7 and 8 1914.
Lottie Lester of West Woodland school in Seattle asked for a sixty three cent Panama hat to replace a chewed one. Assistant Secretary Hamlin sent a new hat donated by a local merchant with a note from Uncle Sam praising the letter and saying the hat was bought after avoiding duty on illicit imports.
Mrs. Joe Asher wife of the County Judge in Little Rock Ark is the only accredited woman delegate in the National Good Roads association councils. She learned road building by accompanying her husband on rounds for six years and is now considered an expert.
A lighthearted remark notes that many girls feel giddy about love, suggesting romance as a driving force in life. The line captures playful sentiment and social mood without specifying individuals or events.
Robert Williams a Negro porter was arrested in Chicago after Miss Cecelina Marcouiller of Tomahawk Wisconsin accused him of attacking her while she rode alone in a Pullman sleeper en route to Dalton Illinois. Williams confessed in Lincoln county jail and faces April term sentencing.
John Hays Hammond urged government regulation of corporations via an interstate industrial commission and a flexible Sherman anti trust law. He spoke at the National Civic Federation meeting in New York on December 12, arguing reforms to prevent offenses rather than punish them and to allow reasonable decisions by the commission.
New York December 12 three years have passed since Dorothy Arnold daughter of a perfume importer vanished after leaving home to shop She bought candy and a book then met a friend and vanished A worldwide search akin to the Charlie Ross case followed with no trace found and parents twice traveled to Europe seeking clues.
A light, humorous remark notes that football players no longer compete with pianists in an effort to boost the world’s supply of hair. The line reflects playful social commentary rather than a reported event.
Representative Sherley of Kentucky tells of six women in the House who handle thousands of secrets daily. He says confidential talks on tariffs prosecutions patronage lobbies and politics pass over Capitol telephone lines each day and never leak. The Big Six keep the nation's most sensitive information safe.
At a Mayflower Camp No 393 Royal Neighbors meeting last evening officers were elected for the coming year Oracle Mrs Bertha Owens vice oracle Mrs Elizabeth Schwenker past oracle Mrs Laura Sloane recorder Mrs Katiermeuwee receiver Mrs Anna Powell chancellor Mrs Lena Gross inner sentinel Mrs Bertha Burandt outer sentinel Mrs Lena Hatke manager B F Keeler delegate to state convention Mrs Katy Reuwee alternate Mrs Margaret Wiggert
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