St Marys Christmas Services Begin With Crib Blessing
St Marys church holds Christmas rites tonight with the blessing of a new crib. Rt Rev James A Schwe bach D D will celebrate a 5 oclock pontifical high mass tomorrow morning. Rev Dr Robert E Condon preaches. Rev Father Eugene Rudge S J of Marquette preaches a sermon. Low masses and Marzo seventh mass sung by the choir with Mrs John F Doherty at the organ.
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St. Mary’s Church
New Crib
James A. Schwebach
D. D
Robert E. Condon
Eugene Rudge
S. J
Marquette University
Marzo
John F. Doherty
Flagship Drives On Land In Storm
Captain Linasay of the United Fruit steamer Turrialba ashore off Barnegat reports storm winds easing, sea moderating, lifesavers alongside, ship tight and all hands safe. Tugs to prepare for rescue as the storm moderates off the Hook.
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Linasay
United Fruit Company
Turrialba
Barnegat
Dream May Cause Death In Unconscious Patient
Unconscious for nine days in Lincoln Nebraska, Mrs K E Cleveland of Atchison Kansas suffers a baffling illness at a local hospital. She reported a nightmare in which she died from ulcer poisoning, a fate that sickened a close friend, then lapsed into unconsciousness as doctors suspect a brain clot and prepare to trepan the skull.
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Lincoln, Neb
K. E. Cleveland
Atchison
Kan
Silha Pleads Guilty Fines Upheld in Assault Case
Joseph Silha pleaded guilty to assaulting Nicholas Smith and paid 5 dollars plus costs. He faces a second charge for kicking John Keizer for two blocks, and the case was adjourned until January 3. The dispute began in a saloon after a card game.
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Joseph Silha
Nicholas Smith
John Keizer
Silha
Johnson Tries A Hold Up Game In Negro Resort Plot
Chicago news reports Jack Johnson and his group plan to buy the Judson G. Sherman house at Lake Geneva to recreate the play Bandana Land. W. G. Anderson, a black lawyer, is cited as the driving force behind the scheme while Chicago elites fear a court injunction to block the sale. Lucy Cameron Johnson would host as Johnson’s wife with dances and carnivals planned.
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Chicago
Lake Geneva
Jack Johnson
Johnson
Lucile Cameron-Johnson
Sarah Bernhardt gifts to Milwaukee poor baskets
In Milwaukee on December 24, Madame Sarah Bernhardt presented twelve overflowing baskets of food to the Associated Charities for distribution among the needy. Each basket contained an autographed photograph of the famed actress.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Associated Charities Today
Sarah Bernhardt
Sarah
Leavenworth Man Reports Busy Fire at $40,000 Block
A Leavenworth man declined a request from a state office candidate to look up election returns. He said he was busy as his $40,000 business block was burning down, in a remark cited by the Kansas City Journal.
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Leavenworth
Kansas City Journal
Wisconsin National Guard to Inspect Officers in January
Adjutant General Boardman orders inspection of Wisconsin National Guard officers to be held in La Crosse early January 1913. Col Orlando Holay leads assembly with Inspecting Officer Wescott guiding the visits to Third Infantry and related units, with dates set by commanding officers.
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Wisconsin National Guard
Adjutant General
Boardman
la Crosse
Orlando Holay
Wescott
Wisconsin
Adjutant General's Office
Madison
Robert H. Wescott
War Department
Third Infantry
Eau Claire
Milwaukee
First Infantry
Fond du Lac
Appleton
Second Infantry
C. R. Boardman
Greatest Christmas eve arrival at Ellis Island
A fleet of liners carrying 8,000 passengers approached Ellis Island on Christmas Eve as Uncle Sam prepared to host new arrivals at the immigrant station. Snow swirled off Ambrose Lightship and blocked visibility as the ships met icy seas on their voyage to land them in America.
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New York
Uncle Sam
Ellis Island
Ambrose
Wilson Don’t Smoke Is Given a Pipe
Princeton December 24 President elect Wilson contemplates what to do with a gold mounted meerschaum pipe given as a Christmas gift from an admirer in Vicksburg Mississippi He notes he has smoked only once in life and that attempt ended disastrously He says his father smoked heavy cigars but he tried smoking only to please his mother and has never smoked since
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Princeton
N. J
Wilson
Vicksburg
Miss
Political plum tree to be pruned in treasury reorganization
Washington reported that the Treasury Department will submit an executive order after the holidays to reorganize the customs service, cutting costs by over 750000 dollars yearly. The move reduces patronage by up to 500000 dollars and faces Democratic opposition, while President elect Wilson reportedly backs the plan.
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Washington
Treasury Department
Taft
Customs Service
House Committee
Civil Service
Wilson
Desperate Christmas for Desperate Mother in New York
A six year old boy led Policeman Doyle to a sick mother on Madison Avenue after a snowbound night. The mother had swallowed creosote and lay unconscious, her husband having deserted the family over Christmas gifts. The child wore only a shirt and knickerbockers as cold hit them.
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New York
Francis Chatillon
Doyle
Madison Avenue
129Th Street
Purdue coach Keckie Moll in critical condition
John E. Moll longtime Purdue coach and former Wisconsin star quarterback remains in critical condition at Madison General Hospital after contracting typhoid fever ten days ago. Relatives were urged to travel to the hospital at 2 PM.
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Madison
Wis
John E
Keckie) Moll
Purdue
University of Wisconsin
Madison General Hospital
Telephones in Theaters Aid Deaf Patrons
In a new London theater, each seat backs will include a coin slot telephone enabling listeners with hearing difficulties to hear the stage action. The system brings accessible performance technology to patrons, boosting inclusivity in the venue.
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London
White Elephant Prestige Then Cambodian Taxicab Joke
A dialogue contrasts Siam's white elephant with Cambodia's returned second-hand taxicab. The king of Siam formerly gained prestige from the elephant while Europe saw Cambodia’s visitor bring back a used taxi, a humorous reversal.
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Siam
Cambodia
Europe
In Favor of the Thoroughbred Dog
A brief note from the New York Mail argues owners should raise their thoroughbred dogs with restraint and quiet for safety and decorum. No specific names or events are given, focusing on general conduct standards.
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New York Mail
Estate of Louis Pammel La Crosse Probate Notice
In probate of Louis Pammel late of La Crosse Wisconsin six months from December 21 1912 are allowed for creditors to present claims for examination and allowance. The court will hear claims on June 24 1913 at 10:00 a m in the La Crosse Courthouse. John Brindley County Judge.
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State of Wisconsin
la Crosse County
Louis Pammel
la Crosse
L. H. Pammel
Dora Hansen
Mirandy Judge Reports Morning Auto Thief Wave
The Judge notes a string of ten automobiles stolen this morning and comments that the chickens have not yet been released to roam. The remark captures a slice of routine rural concerns and local law enforcement activity.
Not Full Knowledge Parson Question Dance
A humorous quip about a young man being asked if he can dance. He responds that he knows the holds but not the steps, reflecting a light exchange on learning beyond basics.
Women Power for Investigation in Graft Probe
Two women’s testimonies drive New York police graft inquiry as suffragists hail to reform power. Mary Goode’s bribe disclosures reach patrol level. Mary Coleman’s Harlem investigations implicate a precinct captain, signaling wider official exposure and reform momentum.
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New York
Mary Goode
Mary Coleman
Harlem
Miss Coleman
Lincoln Social and Athletic Club Syndicate Invades Lake Geneva
The nine wealthy Black members of the Lincoln Social and Athletic club form a syndicate led by Jack Johnson to extend actions to fashionable resorts across the country. They plan buying exclusive estate property to buy out wealthy colonists in California and Florida, took the Sherman estate option at Lake Geneva, and expect to install Lucile Cameron there next summer.
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Chicago
Lincoln Social and Athletic Club
Lake Geneva
Wis
Jack Johnson
W. G. Anderson
California
Florida
Sherman
Lucile Cameron
Mexican Rebels Readied to Strike Juarez
Rebel reports say Ascencion and Casas Grandes are in rebel hands and forces in Chihuahua are near Juarez. Pascual Orozco Jr controls Casas Grandes and Ynez Salazar holds Ascencion after a two hour battle that led to the federal garrison’s defeat and capture of General Jose Blanco.
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Chiel Paso
Ascencion
Casas Grandes
Chihuahua State
Juarez
Pascual Orozco, Jr
Ynez Salazar
Jose Blanco
Pullman Employees to Receive Christmas Salary Increase
Chicago December 24 employees in the Pullman company will get a total raise of 300 600 next year. The raise ranges from 12 percent for the lowest paid to 6 percent for the highest paid clerks. Higher officials and car workers are not affected. Car workers had a voluntary increase about three months ago.
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Chicago
Pullman Company
Make Neighbors Happy If I May Says Stevenson
A moral reflection quotes Robert Louis Stevenson on duty to others and self improvement. The speaker asserts personal reform first then aims to make neighbors happy if possible, framing happiness as the neighbor’s good within moral obligation.
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Robert Louis Stevenson
Electricians Use Tape on Hammer Handles to Improve Grip
Electricians will wrap tape around parts of hammer and hatchet handles to prevent slipping during use, aiming for a firmer grasp and safer operation. The practice applies to common hand tools and is intended to reduce accidents on job sites.
The Sabbath Statement From Beech er
Beech er laments the loss of Sabbath meaning comparing a world without it to a man without a smile a summer without flowers and a homestead without a garden reflecting a moral tone about rest and sacred time.
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Beecher
Livestock Market Report From Union Stock Yards Illinois
Market strong with gains across cattle sheep and hogs. Hogs mixed and butcher grades rise to 7.45 per unit, cattle beeves up to 9.80, cows and calves to 10.00, stockers to 7.60, Texans 5.75, calves 10.00. Sheep receipts 24,000 with native 4.00 to 5.20 and lambs 5.90 to 7.95 prevailing.
Hogs Cattle and Sheep Market Report From Hull
Livestock receipts at Union Stock Yards Hull December 16 show hogs 38 000 with a dull market and prices ranging from 6.75 to 7.45 for pigs and 7.00 to 7.45 for heavy hogs. Cattle receipts 40 000 with a slow market and beeves 5.50 to 10.39 cows 2.75 to 7.50 stockers 4.25 to 7.35 Texans 4.40 to 5.70 calves 6.50 to 10.50. Sheep receipts 68 000 with weak market natives 3.90 to 4.90 western 4.00 to 4.85 lambs 6.20 to 8.10 western 6.30 to 8.05. Grain.
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Union Stock Yards
Hull
Date Set for 1913 La Crosse Poultry Show
At the La Crosse Poultry association meeting at Malin's hall last night the next annual poultry show was set for December 4 to 10, 1913. Judges named were E. H. Hoffman of La Crosse and H. H. Benjamin of Hutchinson, Minnesota.
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la Crosse
John Ferris Held On Vagrancy Charge After Hotel Lobby Use
John Ferris was arrested by police last night on a vagrancy count. Police say he habitually uses hotel lobbies as a dormitory and he has not yet been arraigned in court.
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John Ferris
Ferris
Elopers to Spend Christmas in Jail in Minnesota
Samuel Kaufman son of Meyer Kaufman of Kaufman Jewelry and Ruth Ellis aged 21 eloped to Chicago and face grand larceny charges after allegedly stealing about $3,000 in jewelry from Kaufman’s store. They were arraigned in municipal court and held for filing of a complaint with bail set Thursday.
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ST. Paul, Minn
Samuel Kaufman
Meyer Kaufman
Kaufman Jewelry Company
Ruth Ellis
Young Kaufman
Chicago
Kaufman
Card of Thanks for Kindness During Illness and Death
The undersigned extend sincere thanks to friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy during illness and death of their wife and mother. They also thank for floral offerings. MR. FRANK DOERRE and Family.
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Frank Doerre
Poultry exhibitor wins prizes at West Salem show
W Medwitzky entered three chickens at the West Salem poultry show and won two prizes on one bird and a second prize on another. He called the event a success and noted it was the first year for the local show with many birds exhibited.
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W. Medwitzky
West Salem
Woman Held for Sanity Evaluation on Island Camp
Mrs Thomas McCoey of French Island is under custody of Sheriff Chris Burns after being taken to a camp for a sanity examination. The case involves local authorities and a forthcoming mental health assessment.
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Thomas McCoey
French Island
Chris Burns
Jury Drawn for January Circuit Court Term
The circuit court jury commission revised the jury list this morning. The jurors for the January term will be summoned late this afternoon.
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Circuit Court
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