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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1912
Page
18
North side boat owners moved houses up river bank to avoid freezing in but the Black River froze unexpectedly. Water backed up, many boats and boathouses were frozen into the ice and had to be chopped out.
An 86 year old Menomonee Indian Moses Ladd from the Keshe na reservation and his nephew Antoine Steiks met Milwaukee Mayor Bading with Alderman Braun. Ladd claimed to have met General Sherman during his Atlanta to the Sea march after the war.
An Oshkosh young lady is described as a social joiner, belonging to nearly every club and organization while notably not joining the Boy Scouts. The item highlights her extensive participation in local groups.
A Dreamland show by Misses Julia and Esther Noem entertains the North Side. Birth announced for Mr and Mrs Charles Frehle. Several residents travel to Washington, Minneapolis, Lemmon, and Lavina while others recover from illness or move homes along Loomis and Avon streets. Local clergy plan Bethel Lutheran events as residents visit hospitals and attend parties.
A Franklin club debate in North Side concluded with a two to one verdict in favor of the affirmative that the democratic party has served labor interests. Banquet plans were set for Franklin’s January 17 birthday with a committee appointed to organize the event, likely at a north side church.
A. H. Simons editor of the Coming Nation at Girard Kansas ends his Peace Society membership accusing the group of criminal alliance with war supporters. Trueblood replies Simons is angry the society won't join socialist worldwide antiwar demonstrations.
In the Sudan campaign Admiral Lord Charles Beresford led a naval brigade. During a furious Arab onrush a mule collapsed atop him, saving his life. After the square was reformed and the Arabs repelled he thanked the beast noting its "brotherly act."
A Kansas City Journal dialogue quotes a poet arguing he can sell anything including poetry. The opposing speaker contends poetry has little market value while suggesting selling high class bonds or steel bridges as larger ventures.
A brief quotable exchange features a child asking for a dime to use a slot machine while a mother warns of dubiousness, and a remark about testing a machine with a button. The quotation is attributed to Meggendorfer Blatter.
Luther McCarty will not fight Jack Johnson in St. Louis. Billy McCarney, who managed Jim Flynn, telegraphs backing for any amount to defeat Johnson but bars colored fighters.
George Miller a Honey Creek farmer in Racine County fell from a milk wagon in Burlington and the wheels passed over his head. Doctors say he is not expected to live and his death is expected.
In a terse exchange a sympathetic friend jokes about a late uncle’s will and a poor relation’s memory. A traveling man notes any town suits his needs for a good order, while an airship chauffeur faces trouble after drinking.
A brief note praises Slim as a hard working wife. Fat responds affirming admiration and wishes for two or three more like her.
The Painters rallied to beat the Nelson Clothing team at Combination alleys after dropping game one. Williams of the Nelsons posted a 214 for high single game while Eaton, new to the Nelsons, tallied 201 in the first game.
Georgy Deamond, a laborer en route to work, was fatally struck by a street car in Flint while crossing the tracks after dismounting his bicycle. He warned by ringing his gong, but the cyclist did not notice the approaching car and was hit.
In Mayville Wisconsin on December 18 Miss Min tes Henderson age 16 daughter of Char Henderson a music dealer committed suicide by drinking acid at her home. She leaves her parents six brothers and two sisters.
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