Embargo Again Delays La Crosse Freight Movement
La Crosse shippers face weeks of car shortages as the railroad embargo continues south and east of Chicago. The Traffic Bureau of the Chamber of Commerce notes inbound freight is weeks behind, with a California fruit car likely lost to Christmas sales. Some locals are less affected as most La Crosse business runs west and northwest. Coal supply shows improvement with Illinois mines returning to normal pace though east coal remains scarce.
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Tribune
Chamber of Commerce
Chicago
California
Nebraska
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Middle West
Traffic Bureau
Illinois
Pocahontas
Ebners Option on Cure Site Boosts County Court Move
Fred Ebner gained purchase rights on a tuberculosis sanatorium site near Goalee after paying 25 dollars and filing a contract for 2500 dollars. County officials spent Tuesday reviewing other locations, while Ebner’s action appeared to reduce interest in the coulee site and potentially raise the price.
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Ebner
Special County Board
August Koercer
Coulee
Lloyd George Drives Britain With People's Backing
London dispatch reports David Lloyd George basking in popular support after his Commons speech. The Welsh-born leader's moment of power is described as a turning point in British history, with the public backing his stance against a strong foe as cheers filled Parliament.
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W. S. Forrest
United Press
London
David W Lloyd- George
Commons
England
Britain
Lloyd George Wins Public Backing For Wartime Readiness
British public accepts Lloyd George's peace terms as a move for universal service and civilian mobilization. Citizens view the plan as routine wartime preparation and applaud nationalization of shipping and mines, seeing it as out-Germaning the Germans.
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Germany
Lloyd George
Commons
Lloyd-George
von Bethmann-Hollweg
England
Russia
France
Library closes for Miss Lina Bosshard funeral
The public library closed in respect to Miss Lina Bosshard who served twelve years. Her body was laid to rest at Oak Grove Cemetery on Wednesday after funeral services at 323 South Fourteenth Street. Rev. George R. Longbrake officiated and Mrs. Robert C. Whelpley sang two songs. Pallbearers were John E. McConnell George W. Runge Carl F. Michel Herman O. Klein R. R. Humboldt and Albert P. Funke.
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Otto Bosshard
Oak Grove Cemetery
South Fourteenth Street
George R. Longbrake
St. Paul’s Universalist Church
Robert C. Whelpley
Mahoney Attacks Mayor Probe Over City Purchases
Alderman Paul W. Mahoney charged Mayor Bentley with uselessly probing the city purchasing system. He cites a 1913 attempt to create a purchasing department and argues a one man board of public works would ensure full accounting, prevent retail buys, and prevent losses from stores and shortages. The alderman criticizes current methods as loose and unbusinesslike and urges a centralized, accountable system.
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Board of Public Works
Paul W. Mahoney
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the Tribune
Sorensen
Council
la Crosse
Embargo on East Bound Freight by Burlington Lines
The Burlington railroad will refuse east bound freight to points east of Chicago until car shortage and terminal congestion ease. Union Pacific issued a similar embargo. Officials hope the halt frees cars for coal shipments and reduces backlog in switch yards.
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Burlington Railroad
Union Pacific
Dry Belt Sees Boost in Liquor Shipments for Holidays
La Crosse reports the dry regions of Iowa Minnesota and the Dakotas will see a wet Christmas as Wells Fargo Express ships four packages of liquor into the area. Local wholesalers have been sending shipments for days and plan more through week end.
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Minnesota
Dakotas
la Crosse
Wells Fargo Express Company
Berlin Declares Entente Speeches a Bluff in War Outlook
Berlin views London Paris and Petrograd pronouncements as bluff to deter German aims while noting progress in Romania. Officials say belligerents won’t push neutral nations to negotiate though neutral steps would not be seen as unfriendly. Public mood wary of American involvement.
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Germany
England
France
Russia
Lloyd-George
London
Great Artillery Activity Reported on Verdun Front
The official statement notes heavy artillery fire near Louvemont and Chambrettes farms north of Verdun and additional bombardments along the Samme and Aisne fronts. Reports also cite repulsed Russian attacks on the Danube left bank at Parbat and intensified flank fighting in Dobrudja and Macedonia regions.
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Chambrettes
Verdun
Berlin
Sayville
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Aisne
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Danube
Parbat
Dobrudja
Cerna
Centrak
Umachea
Brody
Military uniforms banned for children in Toronto
Toronto reports an order from military headquarters prohibiting dressing children in uniforms resembling military dress. Violators face heavy fines or jail terms as authorities curb mini reproductions of soldier attire.
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Toronto
Ont
Johnnie Canuck
Frost Nips Plan For Caroling In La Crosse
Miss Alice Keith, director of music in the La Crosse public schools, cancels a citywide outdoor caroling plan due to freezing weather. Instead, students will perform at schools after vacation with a 7:30 p.m. adult program and a 3:15 p.m. children’s program featuring high school, grade school, and choral groups.
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la Crosse
Alice Keith
Miss Keith
German Papers Mock Lloyd George Speech in Amsterdam Dispatch
Dutch papers quote Berlin dispatches reacting to Lloyd George's call to end the war through negotiations. The Lokal Anzeiger says delaying peace risks eternal war and dismisses reparation as valueless. Tageblatt notes a two sided speech. Vorwaerts suggests England bears responsibility if talks fail.
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Lloyd-George
Berlin
The
Tageblatt
Lloyd- George
England
Bill Would Impose Penalty for Food Offenses
Washington December 20 A bill introduced by Senator Poindwexter proposes prison terms for those found guilty of concerning foodstuffs. The punishment ranges from six months to three years in a penitentiary.
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Washington
Poindwexter
Germans Dissatisfied With West Fight Rising Tensions
United Press report from the front says German troops largely ignore the Kaiser peace proposals. Von Hindenburg shows dissatisfaction with western front progress. British bombing and air raids intensify as German artillery and air activity increase. British admiration grows for French Verdun offensives as a reply to Germany.
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William Philip Simms
United Press
von Hindenburg
Verdun
Germany
La Crosse firms plan Christmas gifts for staff
La Crosse employers announce Christmas bonuses and gifts in a Tribune survey. Standard Oil in La Crosse will provide a 10 percent yearly wage bonus for all 65 local employees plus regular salaries. Wisconsin Minnesota Light and Power will offer turkeys or hats. Western Union workers receive 6 to 7 percent extra based on salary bands.
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the Tribune
Wisconsin-Minnesota Light and Power Company
Standard Oil
Standard Oil Company
John D. Rockefeller
W. W. Holcomb
United States
Western Union ‘Telegraph Company
Large Russian towns on verge of famine report
An official bureau reports Swedish paper Sveteborgs Aftenpost says large Russian towns face famine. Grain exists but cannot be bought, and Petrograd Moscow and other cities rely on military stocks to feed the population.
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Berlin
Sayville Wireless
Sveteborgs Aftenpost
Russia
Petrograd
Moscow
National Guard on Border Draws Fire Over Reform
Rep Anthony charges the guard is kept on discouraging border duty to disintegrate the force. Gen Scott defends the system and urges wider general staff powers, abolishing brigadier general rank and elevating officers to lieutenant general, with three arms commanders.
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National Guard
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Kansas
Hugh L. Scott
House Military Affairs Committee
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Germany
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Senate
Senate confirms Wolfe's choice for Wisconsin D A
Attorney William F. Wolfe, recently named United States district attorney for the western district of Wisconsin, was confirmed by the United States Senate Tuesday afternoon. His four year term begins on confirmation.
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United States
Western District of
Wisconsin
United States Senate
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