13 Dec 1913
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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1913
Page
1
A La Crosse feature recounts a witty contest winner dubbed the Vassar man who helps society with chicken lore and a mysterious mayoral scandal. The piece blends a prize puzzle, a saucy detective tale, and rumors about a prominent citizen and a vanished report.
The Friday feature reveals Philip Coyne son of William Coyne a Dupont employee and Sadie McHugh once of La Crosse. Though warned against taking unearned money the dutiful youth still eyed coins as the artist McClellan drew him next door.
Benjie urges couples to settle any quarrels before the Christmas season begins, warning that trouble during the holiday rush would be ill advised and disruptive.
Report states objections from men and employers have been removed as a result of the program’s successful operation, highlighting improved acceptance and cooperation among parties.
A joint committee reported that states with workmen's compensation laws show reduced litigation and broader coverage. The Wisconsin plan serves as a model, with commissions acting as arbitrators and benefits set from 50 to 66 2/3 percent of wages. The group aims to draft a uniform state law and notes employer support for guaranteed insurance against employer insolvency. James Duncan and John Mitchell backed the effort with committee members Cyrus W. Phillips, Walter Lord, Otto M. Eidlitz, and Louis B. Schram.
Three nineteen year old girls traveling from Joliet to Kansas City on a promised musical comedy job were pulled from a Rock Island box car and detained pending word from their Chicago parents. Three men found with them are also under arrest.
Highland Civic league a Louisville women's group publicly protested against the scheduled appearance of Evelyn Nesbit Thaw at a local theater on December 31. Their action underscores community objections to the event.
A Lake Shore eastbound train derailed at Wickliffe near Cleveland with fireman F F Rubeck killed and engineer Jos Lamb injured. Reports say wreckers loosened rails. A H Smith observed fleeing suspects. detectives search area as authorities investigate motive linked to President A H Smith of the New York Central lines.
The body of William Deering founder of Deering Harvester died at his winter home near Miami and arrived by special train in Chicago. He is taken to Evanston home where funeral services are set for tomorrow.
Twenty eight hundred of three thousand one hundred ninety striking Indianapolis teamsters agreed to return to work today as reported by J. B. Densmore of the Department of Labor.
Yesterday’s high 44 and low near U6 reported as quiet with scattered light rain in Texas and the Pacific states. In the north warm up occurs while Assiniboia faces a central storm. Montana and North Dakota see milder temps and generally clear skies.
British minister Sir Lionel Carden told United Press that a wireless dispatch claiming Rear Admiral Fletcher halted fighting at Tampico last night is false. Semi official sources say the sensational Fletcher tale was an inspired report spread by interests hostile to President Wilson.
The Morro Castle will reach Tampico tomorrow morning to repatriate refugees wishing to leave by sea. Admirals Fletcher may land Marines to protect foreigners as violence surrounds Tampico. Federal and constitutionalist forces reportedly hanged prisoners in view of the American fleet, prompting a diplomatic protest.
Two railroad workers were injured in separate incidents near M'Gregor Iowa at the same hour. L A Monty a car repairer was struck in the head by a slipping iron bar and suffered a serious injury to the right eye. Frank Christ a Dubuque bridge foreman fell from scaffolding at Waukon Junction fracturing his wrist while overseeing a building for a new gasoline motor car.
SHREVEPORT Louisiana December 13 Mrs Della Stroud was acquitted of murdering her husband Jesse Stroud after a two hour jury deliberation The state alleged she shot for a $5000 life insurance She testified she acted in self defense when Stroud attacked her and escort Edward Beeler during a horseback ride.
Democratic senate leaders were hopeful that the today currency debate would yield agreement on a date for a final vote and believed it might pass the measure before Christmas.
The Associated Charities appeal asks readers to give from the heart to aid widowed mothers and families with small incomes. Donations can provide rent, food, coal, clothing, and essentials for children, with options to adopt a family or deliver toys.
Mrs Emmeline Pankhurst left Paris for London after a jail license in Exeter expires Monday. An ambulance was replaced by a taxi to transport her to the train with support on each side. Her daughter Miss Christabel Pankhurst accompanied her to Calais.
Mrs Burton is chosen to act as Santa Claus in a city wide observance. The plan envisions the entire city joining in a festive event designed to spread cheer and mark the season with communal participation.
School children participate in a program with adults to spread the spirit of peace on Earth and goodwill to men. The event fosters community unity and holiday messages through cooperative activities and shared readings.
Committees formed to promote the municipal Christmas tree urge teachers principals and the school superintendent to involve city students in the event. The tree will be planted in Burns Park and lit the day before Christmas from 5 PM serving as a community observance of the birth of Christ with families invited to participate.
At the mayor's office a meeting named committees for the city Christmas event to be held Christmas Eve at Burns Park. Mrs. George W. Burton heads arrangements with aides Park Commissioner John H. Forrer and others. The La Crosse Music Study Club will oversee the program to ensure a nonsectarian community celebration.
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