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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1916
Page
9
A 25 cent remedy claims rapid relief from grippe and colds with two hour dosing and three doses total. It opens blocked nostrils, relieves feverish symptoms and throat pain, and is described as easy to take with no inconvenience. Only the genuine product is advised.
Chicago Dec 22 Patrick Hillard an investigator in the government inquiry into the high cost of living was sent Thursday to Oshkosh Wisconsin to investigate the coal situation there.
The Australian commonwealth house of representatives passed a bill to suppress the Industrial Workers of the World. Premier Hughes denounced the organization and its leaders.
The Senate confirmed Kimbrough Stone as United States judge for the Eighth Circuit in Missouri. Duval West was named western district judge of Texas, and Ralph Earle was appointed chief of the Bureau of Ordnance.
The Wisconsin civil service commission recommends reclassification for uniform salaries across similar occupations and authorizing the commission to hire outside the state for competitive positions. The report notes wage gaps at state institutions hinder staffing of the blind, deaf, insane and other wards, and praises current employees for sacrifices. It cites 152 exams in two years, 4 995 examinees with 58 percent passing, and 523 appointments, urging a just salary schedule and linked promotions to boost incentives.
The senate interstate commerce committee on Wednesday reported favorably the nomination of Winthrop Moore Daniels for reappointment as a member of the Interstate Commerce Commission. A minority report protesting confirmation will be made and a bitter contest is expected on the senate floor.
Madison Wis Dec 22 Under the title Rescue the Householder Senator La Follette urges immediate government action to curb trust power and ease rising prices. He blames corporations for consumer hardship noting beef grain coal and leather trusts hurt workers and calls Congress and the president to act now to aid households.
London December 22 Claude Grahame-White famed English aviator and Royal Flying Corps member wed Ethel Levy the divorced wife of American showman George M. Cohan The announcement notes Grahame-White's standing in aviation and his service in the corps.
Miss Eleanor Banta daughter of Mr and Mrs George Banta will marry Russell Sharp of Kansas City Missouri on December 28 in Menasha Wisconsin.
North Freedom Wis prominent local woman Emma Lamb Seeley dies Wednesday at home after long illness. She held roles in community affairs and raised a large family with husband Henry Seeley. services planned at local church with many relatives expected.
Mrs. Seeley wife of D W Seeley village president died Wednesday at 3 PM age 59 leaving husband two sons James A Amarillo Texas and Max at home and daughter Mrs Edward Steinbrink of the village plus six grandchildren. She lived in Maple Hill earlier and spent married life in and near North Freedom. Local and Personal Miss Ella Pawlisch RN home for holidays. Charles Dick released from Madison General Hospital. Harold Hackett home for holiday vacation from Berea College.
New York December 22. The Amateur Athletic Union in New York declared women swimmers must wear black full length suits covering from shoulder to toe. Mermaids refuse to change, preferring one piece Maud Annette Kellerman style suits. They argue stockings hinder speed and knee and foot freedom are essential. Some mock the idea of hats and shoes for women in races.
The statement argues that offering a bet to prove correctness is an ineffective or weak form of justification. It suggests that appealing to chance or wagers does not substantively support a claim.
Dresbach Minnesota reports the coldest day of the season with a thermometer at 20 below. ChristmasExercises planned at the schoolhouse with Miss Elmira Klenk leaving for Easton Minnesota. Local residents note birds unusual for winter and traffic on the ice resumes. Grand masque of the season slated for Centennial Hall Saturday night. Community meals and visits noted across Dresbach as holiday preparations continue.
In Chicago on December 22 Mrs Iva Barnes collapsed at the end of a two hour cross examination in the trial for the killing of her husband James R Barnes She was carried from the courtroom Closing arguments began Thursday afternoon Assistant State's Attorney Justin McCarthy opened the argument for the state The defense denied firing four shots that ended her husband's life during a dramatic cross examination marked by passionate denials.
Chicago December 22 coal operators testifying to special assistant attorney general Arthur W. Childs say the coal shortage stems from railroads rather than from other factors.
Word reached Margaret Moran that her son John E Moran, an employee of the state department in Washington, is en route to Europe as a special courier for the department.
Fire engulfed and destroyed the lumber sheds of the Norman Land Company at Pound, Wisconsin, during December. No injuries are reported and the blaze prompted examination of surrounding structures for embers.
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