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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1912
Page
21
Jung Ping, the first Chinaman convicted of first degree murder in New York, was sentenced by Judge Mulqueen in the Court of General Sessions to die during the week of January 13. Ping, a member of the On Leong Tong, killed a member of the rival tong in a recent shooting incident.
Northeastern railway officials refused to reinstate the striking train crew after a conference with management and striker representatives. The walkout began when engine man Know was demoted for intoxication, ending in a firm turnout decision.
Three American society women take active roles in supporting Balkan allies against Turkish oppression. They include Caromilas daughter of former Missouri senator Cockrell, Princess Lazarovitch-Hrebieranovich, and Mine Rich. Caromilas, Anna Ewing Cockrell, now wife of a Greek envoy to the U.S., led local amateur theatricals and aid efforts in Washington.
In St. Paul the state supreme court affirmed the vast damages awarded in the Blakely suit against Minneapolis City Railway. Mrs. B A Blakely recovered 33615 35 and her husband Frank D Blakely received 16026 15 after an accident November 20 1908 when a cab struck by a street car at Nicollet and Franklin Avenues Minneapolis.
The Circle reveals the ratio of circumference to diameter was first closely determined by Dutchman Van Ceuten. He showed 1 diameter yields 3.1415926 53589793238462643383279502884 about to thirty six decimals, achieved by repeated arc bisection, a method of extreme labor. A Tasty Girl. Kitty-I feel like something to eat. Jack-Naturally you look nice enough to. Boston Transcript. Cash Basis. "Does your daughter play by note?" "No, we pay cash for all of her lessons."-Satire.
The historic Carl Schurz home in Watertown Wisconsin was completely destroyed by a fire early today. Firefighters faced inadequate water pressure as the blaze tore through the dwelling once occupied by the noted German American statesman. a movement to purchase the property for a state historical museum was underway.
A brief quip from the Louisville Courier Journal about an old codger who might offer stock tips. The reply cautions that any tip could be unreliable, noting skepticism over its honesty.
A compact quotation from the Chicago Record Herald noting that women seldom influence men with affection and that no such instance has been recorded.
A brief note from the Atchison Globe contrasts conversation with monologue and discusses perceptions of gusher speakers. It adds a remark on wealth and advice, suggesting a poor man’s view of what a rich man should do with money.
An advertisement highlights a broad range of products including sash and doors, mouldings, flooring, art glass, fine interior hardwood finish, fixtures for store office bank and bar, screens and porch screens, and related items.
A German tongue in cheek remark notes the couple’s rapport with playful line about sharing footwear. Fliegende Blatter captions the moment as a light social aside.
A humorous quip contrasts a man’s belief he is funny with others’ views. A jeweler's dilemma over ring inscription provokes a pun about initials G and G. A hostess blames the professor for forgetting his wife, and a wry line notes why people love a lover.
The article notes a queer fish Parattlapia multi color hatching eggs in mouth pockets. It also recalls Baroda India's past where a hundred elephants served the state and criminals were executed by tying them and dragging them through the city then crushing their heads with the elephants.
A theatrical manager explains that show selections aim to suit the tired business man. The New York Times notes the sentiment and questions whether audiences are indeed fatigued enough to influence programming.
A brief quoted exchange likens debts to silent partners in life, with Willie asking about debts and his father explaining their role as part of learning through hardship in a Chicago news column.
A witty exchange features Old Man Time quipping about dead languages and a student asking who killed them. A bride muses that the honeymoon ends when her ensemble wears out, delivering a period voice with playful wordplay.
Doctors at the Emergency hospital struggle to save 9 year old Joseph Karpic amid a severe tetanus. officials fear death as his condition worsens.
A joke exchange riffs on love and marriage while a London Express gag describes a wife’s cat cure. George pretends to deal with a sofa misbehaving cat but reveals the sofa’s legs were sawed off, delivering a satirical punchline.
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