Play Suppressed at University Chicago
The University of Chicago faced a stir after a modern immorality play titled The Sub way, or What Every Woman Ought to Know was written staged and performed by faculty for the annual Christmas party at the Quadrangle club. Students were barred from the show with professors saying lines were not for students but the jests were for a selected audience.
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Chicago University
Chicago
University of Chicago
Club House
Bigamists Wives Both Loved Him in Court Plea
Pittsburg pa December 20 The two wives of auto salesman Herbert McIlwain 31 are key to his brief mercy in a bigamy case. Judge McFarlane sentences him to five months in county jail and pending perjury charges in Ohio. The first wife from Detroit and Miss Jacobs his second wife elope and plead for clemency. Miss Jacobs kisses McIlwain as he is led away and vows to see him in Ohio.
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Pittsburg
Herbert McIlwain
Western Penitentiary
Helen Grace Jacobs
J. R. Jacobs
First Methodist Church
Massillon
McFarlane
Mel»wain
Ohio
McIilwain
Detroit
Michigan
Jacob
Miss Jacob
McIlwain
MclIlwain
Great Medical Triumphs of Anesthesia and Pain Control
A Roumanian scientist advocates stovaine as superior to ether for anesthesia. He describes procedures where a patient remains conscious and pain free while operations like limb amputation or abdominal surgery are performed, highlighting this as a dramatic step in modern science and a tribute to the surgeons behind it.
Bleriot in Serious Condition After Istanbul Crash
Louis Bleriot the aeronaut who crossed the channel was hospitalized in Vienna in critical condition from injuries suffered in his latest air accident in Constantinople.
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Bleriot
Vienna
Louis Blerio
Constantinople
Oshkosh Seeks Details On La Crosse Fund Drive
Oshkosh secretary John L. Utermoehl received a letter from F H Libby secretary of the Oshkosh Chamber of Commerce asking for a detailed explanation of how La Crosse raised 75000 toward a 100000 industrial fund overnight. Oshkosh plans a similar drive with no corporation involved and will be briefed on success.
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John L. Utermoehl
Board of Trade
F. H. Libby
Oshkosh
Wis
Chamber of Commerce
la Crosse
Charity Ball Attack Sparks Chicago Society Debate
Chicago society leaders denounce an attack on their motives after a sermon by Rev. Percival H. Barker at the First Congregational church of Maywood. Barker likened the ball to Bethlehem’s crowded inn where there was no room for the holy family.
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Chicago
Percival H. Barker
First Congregational Church
Maywood
Sewer Work Halted Saturday By Cold Weather
President J. T. Day halted contractor work Saturday due to frigid conditions that prevent laying concrete for sewer construction. The stoppage pauses progress and keeps planned value intact until temperatures rise.
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J. T. Day
Front Street Job Progress Stalled Awaiting Permanency
Only 200 feet remain to finish the Front Street project but the board bars further work until permanency of the structure is assured.
Mrs. M. Buschman Dies Suddenly in La Crosse
Mrs. M. Buschman of 923 South Second street died Saturday night after a brief illness. Born in Bleisebessingen Alsace she had lived in La Crosse nearly 35 years. Widow of Michael Buschman who died in 1905 leaves children Vic DeRoff Mrs Rora Erlwein Michael John George James and Frank all in the city except James and Frank in Portland. Funeral plans awaited word from the family.
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Buschman
South Second Street
Bleisebessingen
Alsace
Germany
la Crosse
Michael Buschman
Vic Buschman
Henry DeRoff
Michael Buischman
John Buschman
George
James
Frank Buschman
Rora Erlwein
Frank
Portland
Normal closes for Christmas recess and club rename
The Christmas recess starts Thursday December 23 at four o'clock and ends Tuesday January 4. Students aid the Anti-Tuberculosis drive by selling stamps in the building. The Boys stamp project reports many stamps sold. The Girls Glee club changes its name to the Mozart club and will be known by that name.
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Glee Club
Mozart Club
Sherburn Becker Stands By Dr. Cook
Former Milwaukee mayor Sherburn M. Becker arrived home from an east trip and voiced unwavering support for Dr. Cook. He declined to discuss stock exchange plans or moving to New York, saying he would not discuss business matters at present.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Average wife spends time worrying over next meal
A historical remark notes that the average wife spends fully two thirds of her time in distress about choosing what to eat next. The quote reflects domestic concerns and social expectations of meal planning.
Christmas Bargains On Cupboards And Wardrobes On Sale
Christmas bargains offer big price cuts on cupboards wardrobes and book cases. Advertised items include early English oak and leaded glass top sectional book cases and desks with discounted prices down to about $12 to $27 depending on size and finish.
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Santa Claus
Diamond Ring
Mission Rocker
Morris
the Bergh Piano Co
Cor
4Th & Jay Sts
Rev. Jacob
Couch
Lis
Story & Clark Piano Company
South 4Th Street
Market Square
Thomas Jonesco
New York
Wisconsin
Mrs. M. Buschman
Sherbie’’ Becker
DR. Cook
Main Street
the Elliott
Pearl St
la Crosse, Wis
California
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