Arrest Nine in Gambling Raid
Nine players and one spectator were arrested in a midnight gambling raid led by Sergeant John Wendling of the La Crosse police. The game occurred in Charles Putnam's room at 210 Pearl Street. One suspect led officers on a flight before being captured. others posted $25 bail and were released after paying $5 fines plus costs.
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John Wendling
la Crosse
Charles Putnam
Pearl Street
Wendling
Arnesen
Rick
Suffragette Attacks Police Station In London
A suffragette threw a hammer through a police station window and followed it inside after arrest. The movement vows to continue protests as long as Mrs. Pankhurst is jailed. Miss Zeke Emerson, an American suffragette, appeared in Thames police court with a sprained arm and was remanded for trial. Sylvia Pankhurst, inventor of the weapon, was quickly released on cat and mouse terms from Holloway Jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Home Office
Sylvia Pankhurst
Holloway
Suffragettes blamed for blaze at country house
Police blamed suffragettes for a fire that destroyed South erneigh an unoccupied country house. Suffragette literature was scattered about the premises.
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Bristol
Eng
Southerneigh
Suffragette Arson Hits Devonport Lumber Yard
In Devonport England on December 15 suffragette arsonettes set fire to a large lumber yard and caused extensive damage to nearby structures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Devonport
Eng
Fool Father and Marry at Winona
Alma Butterfuss daughter of a Warrens Wis farmer fooled her father Saturday and was married at Winona Minn to Charles Rudolf of Monroe Wis. The ceremony was performed by Marrying Judge Vane. Father Butterfuss had notified county clerks statewide to refuse a license on grounds she was under age.
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Alma Butterfuss
Warrens, Wis
Winona
Minn
Charles Rudolf
Monroe
Wis
Vane
Butterfuss
Infant Body Found In River Near Wagon Bridge
Saturday afternoon the nude body of a newborn infant was found in the river near the wagon bridge. It was discovered by Joseph Spears, a boat liveryman. La Crosse sleuths have not unearthed any sign of the infant's parents.
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Wagon Bridge
Joseph Spears
la Crosse
Pozozzle Couple Debate Polite Table Manners
Mrs Pozozzle expresses frustration teaching manners to her husband at breakfast and jokes about giving him a nose bag for his birthday as a gag. The exchange captures domestic humor and playful marital dynamics.
Electric Light Blasts Tank Cleaner Injures Steer Stein
John Stein a 19 year old La Crosse Steam Laundry worker at 323 Cass street escaped serious eye injury after gasoline in a tank exploded when an electric bulb dropped through a top opening. The blast damaged his face, officials say, and he was treated at La Crosse hospital with one eye's prognosis uncertain.
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John Stein
Cass Street
la Crosse
Stein
Rowles
Wolfe Dines With State Delegation
Attorney W F Wolfe returned from an eastern trip that included a day in Washington and a dinner with the Wisconsin delegation. He met Commissioner Davies and Congressman John J Esch with other Wisconsin men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Wolfe
Washington
Wisconsin
Mr. Wolfe
Davies
John J. Esch
Tie for first in La Crosse Gun Club shoot
At the La Crosse Gun Club grounds yesterday Geo Mueller and Frank Schwalbe Jr tied for first with 49 points each. Wager was second with 47, followed by Bard 46 Laylan 45 Mitchell 45 Highee 29.
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la Crosse Gun Club
Geo. Mueller
Frank Schwalbe, Jr
Wager
Mueller
Schwalbe
Bard
Laylan
Highee
Mitchell
Stores Set Christmas Hours In City
Beginning Wednesday and for the week before Christmas, the city's shoe and clothing stores will open at 7 a.m. and close at 9 p.m. The hours were fixed by mutual consent of shopkeepers.
Object Matrimony Desires Correspondence for Matrimony
A German newspaper advert describes a young woman of noble lineage, praised as beautiful, prudent, economical, witty, austere, charitable, loving, and gifted with an artistic soul and a splendid fortune. She seeks correspondence with a view to matrimony.
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Helen
Penelope
Sophia of
Brandenburg
Mme. de Stael
Lucretia
St. Elizabeth of Hungary
Florence Nightingale
Virginie
Sugar at the Bottom Coffee Lesson
A little girl is allowed coffee for breakfast as a rare treat. She pushes for more sugar, but mamma remains firm saying the sugar is at the bottom of the cup. The child questions it and stirs loudly to test the claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mamma
Children and Their Pets Care Advice
Advice warns against giving children pets and leaving care to chance. It urges teaching children proper pet handling and responsibilities to prevent harm and ensure safe, responsible ownership.
Clinton Hosts Mississippi Valley Power Boat Meeting
The Mississippi Valley Power Boat Association met at the Clinton Iowa club yesterday to set plans for a midwinter convention in Chicago on March 6 during the motor boat show. They discussed dues expansion, official club receipts, and relocating judges stands closer to the grandstand. Delegates from Keokuk, Davenport, Kansas City, Muscatine, Burlington and Clinton attended, with Clinton hosting events and tours in the afternoon.
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Mississippi Valley Power Boat Association
Clinton
Iowa
Chicago
Peoria
Muscatine
C. W. Dull
Peoria Association of Commerce
Commodore Wilde
Illinois Valley Yacht Club
J. E. Guinette
Kansas City Yachting Club
Buriington
F. C. Smith
Keokuk
T. H. van Patten
Davenport
J. E. Kuinette
Kansas City
John B. Gage
LaFayette Inn
Ierest
Preaches at Galesville After Operation
Rev Rasmus Andersen pastor of the Norwegian Lutheran church preached at Galesville yesterday. It was his first sermon since his recent operation.
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Rasmus Andersen
Norwegian Lutheran Church
Galesville
Smedal to Norway for Winter Stay
Dr. G. Smedal and family have departed for Norway to spend the winter there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smedal
Norway
Dr. G. Smedal
Golf an Ancient Game in Links of Ancient Rome
The article notes a Latin publication from the Brothers of the Book claiming golf was played on ancient Roman greens by famous historical figures. It describes the group as idealists with headquarters in Chicago and scattered members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brothers of the Book
Rome
Chicago
Forehead features warn of advised social caution
Physiognomy warns certain people to avoid others. A talker should steer clear of the man with an overhanging forehead who will argue deeply. A business man should beware the man with a receding forehead and chin, large curved nose, who will be shrewd in business.
Christenings Costly Feast for Chicago Infant
Five hundred guests attended the christening of Dick Wah May, son of Mr and Mrs George Way May of Chicago. Banquets offered bird's nest soup and other delicacies while his father, a Chicago Chinese importing company manager, paid about 3000 dollars.
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Chicago
Dick Wah May
George Way May
Windy City
Papa Moy Way
Crop report shows reduced corn yield and higher wheat value
Department of Agriculture final 1913 crop estimates list corn acreage at 105.82 million with 23.1 bushels per acre and total production 2.447 billion. winter wheat acreage 31.70 million with 16.5 bushels per acre. all wheat 50.18 million acres at 15.2 bushels. oats 38.40 million acres at 29.2 bushels. potatoes 331.5 million bushels. cotton 36.01 million acres with 181.9 pounds per acre. total farm value across all crops about 4.94 billion dollars.
Simplicity in Higher Life Reflections by Geo MacDonald
A quote by Geo MacDonald contrasts rising in life with retained childlikeness. It argues that growth involves leaving childlike views behind while retaining true wonder, noting only few of the wise free themselves from childish thinking in pursuit of real insight.
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Geo. MacDonald
Keats mystery unsettles Mrs Richly and maid
Half an hour after Mrs Richly ordered her maid Mary becomes uneasy and searches for a Keats. Mary explains she was returning to ask what a Keats is, prompting curious dialogue about the item.
Georgie editor notes genius not recognized in past
A Georgia editor recalls misjudging talent by recounting a tale where an author was treated to a haircut even though he lacked funds to stuff a mattress. The remark underscores how genius can go unrecognized in earlier times.
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Atlanta Constitution
Quite So The Man Who Never Laughs At Him
A pithy remark about a man who rarely laughs at others and misses chances for humor, suggesting a dour temperament or rigid self-control in social situations. The line hints at social dynamics and the value of shared humor.
Western Fuel officers charged in customs fraud case
Special Prosecutor Sullivan opened the government case in San Francisco charging Western Fuel company officers with swindling the United States out of millions in customs duties through false scales short weighing and bribery of officials. The defense delay likely until tomorrow.
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San Francisco
Sullivan
Western Fuel Company
Newton and Alaska Science Club Topics
At the La Crosse Science club meeting on December 18 at the state normal school, Alaska and Sir Isaac Newton will be discussed. Readings include Alaska and the Klondike by Angela Heilprin and a list of periodicals and books from various publishers and magazines on Alaska and Newton.
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la Crosse Science Club
State Normal School
Alaska
Isaac Newton
Normal Library
the Klondike
Angela Heilprin
G. E. Mitchell
S. H. Young
Missionary Review
Alaskan
Eng
Mount McKinley
B. Browne
Outing
R. W. Baxter
Harper’s Weekly
Independent
W. E. Clark
Jackson
Sunset
National Geog
C. Ellis
Overland
Nat. Geog
Alaska Range
Journal of Geol
Overland Monthly
Boy Declares Skill in Fishing Venture
Mrs. Fly easter encourages her son with a hopeful line about success and catching fish. The boy responds with confidence that he can find them if any exist and Mrs. Fly easter adds a practical tip about bringing a pocketbook for bait.
Must Be Striven For In Learning And Growth
An old saying notes that valuable outcomes require effort and hardship. The proverb likens success to gold found only after rocks are crushed and fires applied, emphasizing that learning’s best fruits come from time labor and careful study.
Musician's Devotion to His Art in 1838 letter
In 1838 Robert Schumann writes to Clara Wieck about daily study of Bach and Beethoven and his own work. He notes his young age of twenty eight and a busy mind while remaining in Saxony for eight years, saving money and avoiding amusements.
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Robert Schumann
Clara Wieck
Bach
Beethoven
Saxony
Heiress and Wealthy Stranger in Sudden Union Sparks Question
The piece asks if the couple’s romance was love at first sight. It notes prior whispers that she was an heiress and he was well off, suggesting social and financial status as context for the quick attachment.
Daily Thought Quote from Addison
A brief daily thought notes contentment in obscurity. The line encourages virtue without seeking fame or praise.
Stickler to Propriety Feeds Flustered Dining Scene
A brief quip captures a waiter mispronunciation and a waiter’s plea as a manager complains about a fly bathing without a costume. The panel uses sharp humor to critique decorum in a social setting.
Why Do Great Men Marry Asked and Answered
A witty exchange from the Chicago Record-Herald notes that nearly all great men were married. An old bachelor quips they married to keep their minds off troubles at home.
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Chicago Record-Herald
Infernal mail bomb kills stenographer in New York office
Police hunt a swarthy suspect after a parcel exploded at the O K Bottling Co office. Ida Anusewitz, a stenographer, died from injuries as the blast wrecked the Adams Express branch desk. Investigators note multiple similar murders and suspect rival motives.
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New York
Police Department
New York City
O. K. Bottling Company
Sweet Singers Cheer Rivals for Xmas Fete
The article notes a planning meeting chaired by a member and the park commission drafting a permanent, removable lighting display for the holiday event. 250 bulbs will be used with five electrical contracting firms sharing costs and accelerating work. Crews from the park commission and lighting company are already at work, with decoration plans to be finalized by Odin J. Oyen and Percy Bentley in a future meeting.
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Ment
F. W. Pittman
Pacific Electric Company
Benton Electric Company
A. O. Colby
Thill-Manning-Whalen Company
Park Commission
Committee On Decorations
Odin J. Oyen
Percy Bentley
Popped Corn Praised as Superior Breakfast Food
A government bulletin declares popped corn superior to many breakfast foods on the market. It is sometimes eaten with milk and sugar. In farm houses popcorn remains a key part of Christmas festivities with Tom Thumb ears popular for tree decorations.
Emerson quote on knowledge and fear
Knowledge is the remedy for fear and doubt. Wise reasoning and its strongest tools are central to overcoming uncertainty.
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Emerson
City Sealer Reports Short Gasoline Measures and Actions
City Sealer E H Derr filed his annual report noting forty one of seventy five gasoline tanks tested showed short measure. Ninety nine tests were made for weights and measures with three hundred sixty test visits and one hundred eleven to test items for sale. Dealers are shifting to weight based selling, twenty one dry measures found and twelve condemned. Equipment upgrade planned for druggists scales testing.
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E. H. Derr
Derr
Find Remains of Cremated Corpse Shrouded Murder Clue
County authorities seek clues in the cremated remains of an unknown man found on the Missouri River east of Alexander North Dakota. The ashes, a few fragments, and a unique cuff button comprise the only evidence pointing to the murderers.
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Alexander
N. D
Missouri River
Here
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Martin Roth
Main Street
Charles Putman
Wolfe
Valley Boatmen
Association of Commerce
Burlington
Too
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Geo. B. Rose
George Moy Way
Dick Wah Moy
Department of Agriculture
United States
Newton and
Science Club
Daily Thought
Addison
Mary
Hoodoo
Ancient
Egypt
Miss .U.a
Anusewitz
Atch
W. E. Parker
Majestic Building
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