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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1912
Page
19
The excerpt argues there is a fundamental link between virtue and happiness and between duty and advancement, claiming that honest policy yields solid rewards and public prosperity. It emphasizes the moral order guiding national progress through virtuous governance.
A horse owned by Benjamin Gla perishes in a barn fire after kicking over a lamp or burning fuel. The incident occurred on Pourth Avenue on Thursday, with the animal unable to escape the flames.
Community notices from La Crosse list fairs and events at the county fair including a dance at the fair hall and a merry go round for children. Several residents and visitors are named with brief health or travel updates and assorted local business ads appear alongside.
Washington faces a pace up in the Archbald impeachment trial as Senate panels quicken the pace after Judge Archbald faces four charges. House managers claim two thirds back removal while Chief Counsel Worthington says a week may suffice for Archbald’s defense. Support in the chamber appears softer when roll is called.
A woman declares she will not marry Mr Richhouse, calling him an old fool while her mother suggests she can voice her objections after the wedding. The exchange is captured in a satirical quote from Fliegende Blatter.
Winona and Sparta councils join with La Crosse council in a booster class round up and initiation at the New Elks hall tomorrow night. A big class will be initiated and a sociable evening is planned with many local members attending.
Three men sentenced for murder, who filed petitions with the state board of pardons months ago, asked to defer consideration to the January meeting rather than be acted on today Friday the thirteenth in Denver Colorado.
Boston December 13 according to the university register Harvard students spend 603780 for clothes 98255 for cigars and cigarettes and 73250 for wine as compared to 71250 for books.
Malcolm Mack a Detroit based alleged commercial drummer procured 140 dollars with fake checks in Kenosha and received a nine month state prison term at Waupun.
Prince Ludwig, eldest son of the late Prince Luitpold, acts as regent of Bavaria while preparations for the regent’s funeral proceed. Berlin reports Kaiser Wilhelm and German rulers will attend. Rumors urge depose king Otto and crown Ludwig as king. The heart of Prince Luitpold is embalmed in a silver casket at Altotting monastery.
Philip Markowitz, 19, confessed embezzler arrested in Milwaukee, says his downfall was caused by unlucky thirteens and women and wine. He faces charges of taking $600 from the Samuel W. Straus Company bank at 6 North Clark Street Chicago on November 13, 1911, thirteen months prior.
In Dayton Ohio the grand jury probing city contracts for the water works street and fire departments and other supplies heard witnesses who are expected to lead to Detective William J Burns appearing next Monday.
Omaha plans a suffrage clubhouse announced by Mrs. A C Anderson secretary of the local Equal Suffrage league. The project aims to provide a meeting space and organizing hub for supporters in Omaha.
A loyal wife is described as having implicit confidence in her husband, even during his political run, highlighting steadfast support in public life.
Mrs. Jessie M. Holway hosts a luncheon and card party on Tuesday December 17 honoring Mrs. Elizabeth Sherman who sails from New York December 28 with La Crosse guests for Naples to spend the winter. Her daughter Mrs. Argyle Scott of Billings Montana joins the group.
Mrs. Elsie Gile Scott issues invitations for an At Home at Pasadena from eight to eleven Thursday December 19 honoring Mrs. Elizabeth Holmes and Mr. and Mrs. Argyle Scott.
Mrs. W. R. Montague will entertain a few friends at cards tomorrow.
Mrs. C. A. Bayer welcomed about twenty friends Monday afternoon for a birthday tea. Mrs. Louise Michel held a similar event yesterday for thirty friends. Mrs. L. C. Colman treated thirty ladies to a luncheon yesterday in honor of a birthday.
The Temple club plans a dance at the Masonic Temple tonight. Tickets are available at the door and organizers expect a lively turnout.
Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Osborne depart for Minneapolis to establish residence. Mrs. C. J. Felber finishes a visit in Charles City and plans to return tonight. Mr. James Allen comes back from a two week visit in the Twin Cities.
Ebensburg Pennsylvania December 13 George Henderson sobbed and smoked as jurors returned a verdict of first degree murder in the slaying of Fern Davis a Johnstown choir singer and his fiancée.
An old advertisement touts a laxative product Brom o Quinine with claims to cure a cold in one day and grip in two. It prompts readers to look for the signature of E. W. Grove and notes a 25 cent price.
A Dublin Theatre Royal deputy stage manager named Linders, disliked by ballet dancers, wore a wig. A furious coryphee grabbed his hair, yanking off the wig and exposing his bald head. He fled to complain to Mrs Harris, who exclaimed that he was bald, to which Linders said his hair loosened from horror.
A local note suggests heartfelt prayer carries more weight than lengthy talks. It reflects on a jealous marriage where constant tension and minor interactions keep the relationship in motion.
New York on December 13 reports District Attorney Charles S. Whitman becoming a declared mayoral candidate following the Rosenthal murder case and the convictions of Lieutenant Becker and the four gunmen. A dinner in his honor drew 1,000 supporters from diverse political backgrounds.
The note playfully claims rheumatism beats all artists who attempted drawing jambs in a humorous regional contest.
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