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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1915
Page
5
Rotterdam December 23 A Christ Ives manifesto from The German Humanity League urges every German soldier to quit the trenches and depose the Kaiser. Signed by Karl Bernstein and nine others, it accuses the Kaiser and Prussian conspirators of war crimes and calls for his removal before any peace.
Madison Wis Dec 23 State Bank Commissioner Roult approved an amendment to Citizen bank of Juneau articles increasing capital stock from 30000 to 40000 dollars.
Angelo Santo brother of the late Pope Pius X is reported dying in Rome with advices received here yesterday.
Citizens of Washington awoke to heavy snowfall that covered the city and made the capitol grounds look strikingly white and serene. Officials and residents alike noted the beauty of the snow on the capital area.
Local notices list A Yeomen festival Thursday dance regular dance Tuesday. Fred Zeisler visits from college in Illinois. Numerous visitors and hotel registrations from Winona Sparta Madison De Soto New Albin Brownsville and other nearby places. Ads note Kodak albums lamp sales and Arctic products.
Advertisement touts Laxative Bromo Quinine as safe for all users with tonic and laxative effects avoiding nervousness or head ringing. Claims there is only one Bromo Quinine and notes E W. Grove’s signature on the box priced at 25 cents.
The war office reports Austrian troops in white uniforms tried to seize Russian works near Buczacz in Galicia but were detected by Russian outposts. Russian artillery dispersed Germans erecting defenses in Jacobstadt Dvinsk and drove off enemy aviators. West of Trembowla the foe held a Russian position briefly before being driven out.
Irvine's at 429 Main Street advertises half off the balance of its stock of fine umbrellas. The sale claims to be an opportunity never offered before in La Crosse with prices marked in plain figures. George Irvine is in charge.
Charles Beyschlag, a druggist at 503 Main Street, offers a selection of suitable Christmas presents for shoppers seeking practical, healthful, and inexpensive options this season.
Miss Nellie Dummer files a circuit court suit seeking 15000 in damages after alleging Dr. Carl W. Watterson promised to wed her. Case expected to be heard at the January term. Grip hits La Crosse normal school with many students ill. attendance down citywide.
Berlin reports General Otto von Emmich aged 66 died yesterday in Hanover. He commanded the German army of the Meuse in the Belgium invasion and issued a famous plea to Belgians to stay peaceful. Succeeding Liege’s fall, he faced ill health rumors and questions of self harm.
The Italian throne heir Humbert, age eleven, celebrated his birthday on September 15 with his father at the firing lines. He has shown keen interest in the war and was granted front-line permission as a birthday gift.
General William Birch Haldeman was chosen as the Democratic national committeeman for Kentucky to succeed Col Urey Woodson. He edits the Louisville Times and is a Civil War veteran.
Dr and Mrs J A Rowles entertain on Christmas day with guests including Mrs D G McMillan and daughter Jeannette of Chicago Mr and Mrs Arthur Wheeler and daughter of Boston Mass Mr and Mrs D G McMillan of Minneapolis Will Ma McMillan of Chicago Duncan Rowles of Chicago and Malcolm Rowles a Lake Forest student Illinois.
Mr and Mrs E P Gleason of Milwaukee arrive tomorrow to spend Christmas with Mrs Gleason's parents Mr and Mrs F H Aiken. Mr and Mrs S H Hess travel today to Dubuque for holidays with Mrs Hesss parents. Mr and Mrs Fred Falk and gon Lewis of 503 Vine St are in Elgin Indiana for the holidays. Mrs Dufries and son of Chicago visit Mrs Dufries parents Mr and Mrs M Simon. Mrs J W Callaway and daughter Jessie Callaway return after spending time in Wilton. Mr and Mrs A C Gran and children go to White Bear for the holidays.
The committee on claims will meet Monday December 27 1915 to act on all claims against La Crosse County. All claims must be filed by 5 p m Friday December 24 1915 in the county clerk's office. Claims filed after that date will be considered next March. Bert A Jolivette County Clerk.
The Wisconsin railroad commission on Wednesday dismissed the petition of the Mineral Point Telephone company of Mineral Point and subscribers for an order forcing Farmers' Telephone company to discontinue its Mineral Point exchange. The complaint rested on a public utility law provision forbidding duplicate telephone systems in the same locality.
An authority cites a meat heavy diet as a source of uric acid that overworks and harms the kidneys. Symptoms include backache, cloudy urine, insomnia, headaches, and rheumatism. A remedy, Jad Salts, is advertised as a safe daily kidney cleanser made from grape and lemon acids with lithia.
In North Clarendon Vermont W L Plumley owns a three year old tree climbing bulldog noted for sleeping 20 feet above ground and sometimes ascending 32 feet. Vets cannot explain his gripping ability though pointed nails may aid in gripping trunks.
London dispatch reports General Monroe appointed commander of the British first army in France. Sir Douglas Haig becomes commander in chief as the changes are announced.
Calvin G. Goodrich, president of the Twin City Rapid Transit company known as the model street car company, died late Tuesday from bronchial pneumonia at age 60.
Americans in Berlin Vienna and Budapest protest seizures of Christmas letters and packages by English and French authorities. Checks from relatives have not arrived, and American heiresses complain of missing funds. Officials in Germany Austria and Hungary are noting the protests.
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