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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1915
Page
8
London reports the army bill allows a force of more than 4,300,000 including colonials and aims toward 4.5 million. Premier Asquith told Commons that the 4,000,000 figure excludes colonials and cited totals of Canadians Australians New Zealanders South African troops and Newfoundland forces in service.
Frank Lyon a vagrant received a forty day sentence in the county jail on Wednesday for stealing a suitcase from P. W. Montgomery.
Paris shows German trophies as France plans displays in Marseilles and other leading cities. The cannons from Marseilles’ former garrison are now on view, with additional cities soon to showcase the captured matériel and the prowess of French soldiers.
Minneapolis spends about 4 million dollars on Christmas purchases this year, a 25 percent rise from last year, per retailer canvass. Savings banks also show deposit increases as clerks close shop tomorrow night.
In Chicago on December 24 Mordecai Brown and Joe Tinker announced return to the Cubs, with Brown as lead pitcher and Tinker as manager. Chicago owner-elect Charles Weeghman hailed the move as a reward for jumping to the Federal league. Also on December 24 Fielder Jones to manage the St. Louis Browns and Lee Magee to become an oil man amid talks of club sales and player trades.
Former Michigan governor Chase S. Osborne announces he will seek the Republican nomination for president. William Alden Smith is not in the race. Osborne spoke in Lansing on Monday before leaving for New York for the holidays.
Chicago reports Eddie Konecky veteran first baseman and current Pittsburg Feds member was rumored to be headed to the White Sox. Comiskey declined to comment on the rumor while honesters note past interest from St. Louis Cardinals former president Robinson who once turned down $20,000.
Oshtosh Wis December 24 three weeks ago Mrs George A Buckstaff knew little about football but now she can name how many games Coach Hurry up's team at Kickum college has won in the last steen years. She joined a special committee to investigate athletics at the University of Wisconsin and has spent much time studying records.
South side enthusiasts organize an indoor league to be played at Centennial, Bohemian and Gateway City halls. The indoor sport has gained popularity among baseball lovers.
Hippolito Villa, brother of the deposed Mexican rebel leader, was arrested in San Antonio on December 24 on swindling charges. He was taken from a Southern Pacific train last night under instructions from El Paso police.
Casualties at the Dardanelles through December 11 total 112,921, announced by Secretary of War Harold Tennant. The figure reflects British losses in the ongoing campaign.
Horne's five, led by Layman Roellig and Kulcynski, defeated a veteran Alumni team 41 to 26. The game featured heavy fouling under new rules, with Fay and Keeler of Alumni surpassing four fouls early. Despite a strong first half showing by the youth, veterans kept pace and the final period tied 16-16 before Horne's pull ahead.
La Crosse Normal lost to Zanesville Athletic Club 39 to 35 in overtime after a 33 all tie. illness and fatigue plagued the squad on their Wisconsin Illinois Indiana trip with key players Hoeppner Meinert and others under the weather. Kokomo and Columbus games followed a fast pace and close scores as Tipton and Kokomo imports challenged them.
Illness forced Nuffke of La Crosse and Young Knapp of Winona to withdraw from the planned bout. Substitutions were arranged by Appleton matchmaker Kannia with Tuffy Nicholson of Marinette and Stockyards Tommy O'Neil of Chicago named for the opener.
Packey Hommey uses relentless rushes to outpoint Leach Cross in ten rounds at the Harlem Sporting Club. The Ghetto champion sealed victory in the final round with a brutal flurry.
A witty reflection on how competitors shape style by what they wear. The quote suggests women recall rivals' outfits more than their own choices. It frames fashion as a social contest where perception drives attention and memory.
Barnaby and Evans played for Lawrence in a 4 field game with Ruddle at guard. The official was Referee Webb.
Harry Eaton, playing 190, defeated George Hodge, 85, to 50, at the Bodega Annex billiards tournament last night. A separate note discusses how a black eye may signal temper in women or men.
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