Italians Freed After Self Defense in Isaac Slaying
Judge Helmes in Ellsworth Wisconsin released Joseph Sirgusa and John Demma who had been convicted of manslaughter in the killing of John Isaac, Prescott, after defense counsel argued the evidence showed self defense and Isaac was not a law officer. Twenty one Italian railroad workers were arrested for the broader case of killing Isaac, who attempted to arrest them for poultry theft. nineteen defendants were discharged at trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seph Sirgusa
John Demma
John Isaac
Prescott
Helmes
Ellsworth
Wis
F. M. White
Fense
Sirgusa
Demma
Plans for Didganettee CFOS Weather Observatory Exhibit
Plans for a new weather observatory building arrived and were placed on exhibition at the weather bureau in the federal building. The structure will cost about 15000 dollars and face Cass street at the southwest corner of Fifth and Cass. The two story brick building will house a reception room, exhibition space, work room, private observer office, dining room, loggia, kitchen, second floor living apartments, parlor, five chambers, sewing room and bath, with basement laundry and storerooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Didganettee Cfos Se Weather Observatory
Weather Bureau
Cass Street
Fifth and
Cass Streets
United States Weather Bureau
Department of Agriculture
Housewife weighs in on how ads reflect business sense
An observation notes that a housewife who does the household shopping rarely reads ads yet would view her husband as a poor businessman if he purchases for his business in the same informal way.
National life insurers to form association after New York conference
Leaders of major life insurance firms met in New York on December 21 to launch steps toward a national association. The group, called by Paul Morton of Equitable Life, aims to protect policyholders and promote prudent, uniform administration while assessing proposed legislation and broader industry concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Special Tribune Dispatch
New York
Paul Morton
Equitable Life
United States
City News Local items mark marriages sales and notices
West Salem residents Ernest Deutrich and Dora Seege wed by Rev J Mottlesstadt. J P Reeve and wife return to La Crosse from Beach North Dakota. Dr George Powell,. City Attorney Mahoney in Chicago. Spanish War Veterans ball Jan 3 at Woodman hall. Pine Street funeral for Lemon Griffin. Hollister’s Rocky Mountain Tea advertised. Popcorn and electric goods advertised. Elks meeting. Gateway City Transfer line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benton
Ernest Deutrich
Dora Seege
West Salem
J. Mottlesstadt
Barre Mills
Will Powell
J. P. Reeve
la Crosse
Beach
N. D
J. S. Willoughby
Winona
S. Boma
South Third
Queen Vashti
A. J. Philips
Santa Claus
Hollister
Rocky Mountain
Mahoney
Chicago
George Powell
Woodman Hall
Main Street
Charles Raymond
Bessie Aiken
W. W. Hurd
West Avenue Methodist Church
Lemon ‘Griffin
Pine Street
J. Wellington Hoag
First Baptist Church
Victor Schuld
A. O. Colby
Bishop Schwebach
Caledonia
Minn
Peter Schwebach
Joseph Till
Lewis
Fourth
Main
French Island
The
Elks
The Man Who Made La Crosse Famous Opens New Theater
He Aller plans to open his new venue in the theater building around the first of the New Year. The project marks a notable expansion for the local entertainer in La Crosse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Crosse
Sparta La Crosse High School Debate Tonight
Tonight debates between La Crosse High School Lincoln-Douglas team Ike Strauss Edward Fetzner and Isidor Rehfuss and Sparta High School Jefferson club Benja min Stiles Richard Simpson and H Beebe at Germania. The question asks if the US should appropriate up to 10 000 000 for American registered marine subsidies. Judges include Professors Green Virtue and Reverend Doran. A reception and ball follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Crosse
Sparta
Germania
Wisconsin
Lincoln-Douglas Society
Ike Strauss
Edward Fetzner
Isidor Rehfuss
Jefferson Debating Club
Sparta High
Benjamin Stiles
Richard Simpson
H. Beebe
United States
H. C. Green
Manston
G. O. Virtue
Winona Normal
Frank Doran
Winona
Rain or Bargains Ads Guide City Shoppers
Local shoppers are urged to watch the ads as storms bring wet weather and new bargains. Retailers highlight doorbusters and seasonal specials, urging early visits to stores and utilization of weekly circulars for best values.
Labor unions and wage talks across the United States
A compilation notes unions planning or expanding across the nation. It cites the Sea men International union in Boston opposing Japanese immigration, the National Trades association meeting in Boston, and various U S unions. It mentions wage increases in New England mills, cooperative Rio Grande woolen mills in Albuquerque, and anticipated consolidation of locomotive unions. It also reports child labor campaigns, hours reductions in South Carolina mills, and high insurance reserves for locomotive workers.
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The
Seamen’s International Union
Boston
United States
National Trades Association
Chicago Hod Carriers’ Union
International Lathers’ Union
Canada
Middletown
N. C
International Printing Pressmen and Assistants’ Union of North America
Indianapolis
Hoosier
America
Carriage and Wagon Workers’ Union of North America
Buffalo
Chicago
Fargo
United Textile Workers
Providence
Colorado State Federation of Labor
New England
Coopers’ International Union of North America
Rio Grande Woolen Mills
Albuquerque
N. M
Bejar
Spain
Copeland Defeats Schweizer in Balk Line Tourney
La Crosse billiards results show C. H. Schweizer, touted top player, losing to F. A. Copeland 211 to 110 in a 250 point match. Other results include E. C. Raymond beating William Torrance and Bjorkman defeating Van Auken and Kurtenacker in separate bouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Schweizer
la Crosse
F. A. Copeland
Mr. Schweizer
Col. F. A. Copeland
E. C. Raymond
William Torrance
E. J. Bjorkman
C. S. van Auken
Karl Kurtenacker
Bryce Washington Would Welcome James Bryce as Ambassador
Washington dispatch notes Britain's desire to appoint James Bryce as ambassador to the United States. Sir Henry Durand sails home. Esme Howard to serve as chargé d affaires. Bryce, a Belfast born Irishman, is praised for shaping Anglo American ties and understanding American prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
D. C
Henry M. Durand
Esme Howard
James Bryce
Henry M. Durand. It Is But Natural That Mr. Bryce
Atlantic
United States
Bryce
Belfast
Glasgow
Trinity College
Oxford
Woman doubts her son’s intelligence despite hopes
A mother wrestles with the belief that her son could be smarter, but struggles to convince herself that additional brains would change his abilities.
Slayers’ Death Sentence Set In Brutal Missouri Family Kill
Joha Hamilton faces hanging in Houston county jail for the murder of Carrie Parsons and her three children after a night attack near Licking. He killed Parsons with a shotgun and Mrs Parsons with an ax, then slashed the children and crushed their skulls. Hamilton was captured after a revival meeting, moved for safety amid threats of lynching, and sentenced to death after a November 12 trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
Joha Hamilton
Houston
Hamilton
Missouri
Carrie Parsons
Piney River
Licking
Parsons
Elson
Springfield
Carthage
Jasper County
Neukomm Exhibits the Prize Goose
A giant goose weighing thirty four pounds arrived from Watertown Wisconsin addressed to William Linker at 1228 Ferry street. Exhibited at the Schiller saloon drawing large crowds this afternoon. John Neukomm owner paid Lin twelve dollars fifty four cents for the fowl and plans to stuff bake and serve it for Christmas lunch at the Schiller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watertown
Wis
William Linker
Ferry Street
Schiller
John Neukomm
The
Lin
Advertising Need: Balance Spending and Returns
Advertising wisdom compares under-spending to wasted funds, urging prudent, proportional ad investments. The saying echoes law and prophets in guiding store promotion to maximize value without overspending.
Sledding Recalled as Cold, Icewater Memories
A reflective note dismisses sleighing as painful and cold recalling icy water moments. The author humorously rejects festive sleigh bells and the discomfort of winter scenes.
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New York Greenings
Baldwin
John C. Burns Fruit House
Isaac
Pas UN Ai Ta
National
Irvine
City News
HE Aller
Sparta-La Crosse High School
Henry N. Boehm
Pearl St
South Carolina
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
Brotherhood of
Brotherhood
Owl Drug Store
Schweizer
Spalding
Sporting Goods
TAE LA Crosse News CO
Lennon Bros
Neukomm
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