Christmas Trade Reaches Record Holiday Peak in La Crosse
Merchants in La Crosse report a record Christmas season with early shopping and sales 20 to 30 percent higher than last year. Stores including William Doerflinger, Gantert Tillman, Continental, and Main Street retailers credit better weather and earlier shopping for the surge. Shoppers began earlier and Elapsed sales surpass prior holidays.
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W. T. Irvine
Fred Heil
Continental
Peter Newburg
Gantert
Tillman Furniture
A. F. Reitzel
Main Street
Inez McLees
North Tenth Street
Reitzel
Critic Reuterdahl May Be Put Ashore From Navy Fleet
American naval press row outlines how Henry Reuterdahl the marine artist and critic risked being dropped from Admiral Evans's fleet after publishing scathing comments. The president reportedly considered removing him but backed off to avoid stifling criticism. The outcome remains unsettled.
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Henry Reuterdahl
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La Salle Hotel Project in Chicago Surpasses Six Million
The La Salle hotel at La Salle and Madison streets gains a permit. Total investment reaches about 6,006,000 including land valued at 2,500,000 and furnishings at 3,500,000. Construction may start between March and May, with completion about fifteen months later. The twenty two story tall building will have two basements and 1,172 rooms.
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la Salle
Madison Streets
Spraint and Thurber Win Examinations For West Point Posts
Fred Sprain and Carl Gilliland led Annapolis and West Point examinations respectively while Philip Thurber earned top West Point honors. Placido Vasques Hommel, 17, Puerto Rico born, placed second at West Point. Examining board included Dr Bowles Dr McArthur and Prof Spence with Esch to appoint winners January 1.
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Federal Buiding
Harry Spencer
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Fred D. Sprain
Annapolis Naval Academy
Carl Gilliland
West Point Military Academy
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Neillsville
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Annapolis
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Harry Spence
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West Salem
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Mrs Longworth Recovering from Appendicitis Operation
Mrs Longworth has recovered from the December eleventh appendicitis operation and will leave the White House on Thursday for her own home. For several days she has moved about her room but has not yet been outdoors.
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Washington, D. C
Christmas Day Observed Across La Crosse Churches
Special services and charity events mark Christmas in La Crosse. The City Mission, led by Supt. A M Ivey, hosts a noon dinner for the needy and distributes toys and clothing later. First Baptist prepares clothing food and toys for the needy with an evening program and Santa. Episcopal Catholic and Lutheran churches hold services, with Bishop Schwebach assisting Catholic rites at St Joseph's cathedral.
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First Baptist Church
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James Schwebach
St. Joseph’s
Rev. G. Sluyter
Francis A Rublee longtime resident dies at 75
Francis A Rublee pioneer farmer and contractor of La Crosse County dies after brief illness at his daughter's home age 75 born Vermont 1832 he led the West Salem band and orchestra later worked in La Crosse and served as undersheriff survived by two daughters C K Harrison and Mrs George Billings funeral may be under Masonic lodge auspices.
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West Salem
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Rublee
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Masonic Lodge
Pere Marquette Shifts Headquarters to Detroit
Detroit officials report Pere Marquette announces moving its headquarters from Cincinnati to Detroit effective immediately. Two hundred clerks will relocate to Detroit.
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Pere Marquette
Cincinnati
Man Speaks On Earnings Often Exaggerates Income
A man discusses his earnings but his claims are likely inflated as typical statements about income are not reliable indicators of actual wealth.
Christmas at White House Without Formalities
President and family exchange gifts in the library at the White House on Christmas Day. No Christmas tree is used and dinner features pos sum as the centerpiece. The First Family plans to depart for Pine Knot, Virginia, tomorrow.
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Washington, D. C
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Crews of Evans Ships Celebrate Christmas at Port of Spain
The crews aboard Admiral Evans’ battleships enjoy a festive Christmas in Port of Spain Trinidad. Secretary Metcalf’s greeting drew cheers from the ships as races and other athletics filled the day alongside a large Christmas dinner.
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Prairie Fire Ravages Swamps and Timber North of City
A large prairie swamp and forest fire lit the sky north of the city from yesterday afternoon into this morning. No buildings were harmed and damage was limited to woods and dry rice fields. Luther Rand reported land near Onalaska suffered only burned wooded portions. Flames roared as wind fanned the blaze with remaining fuel.
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M. M. Battles
Rail legislation faces tough fight as shippers push reforms
Washington reports stress on strengthening interstate commerce laws as shippers complain rates and access to cars, with organizations like Trans Mississippi Commercial Congress and Southwestern Cattle Growers Association urging limits on rates and mandatory car supply. Congress wary amid pre election session, railroads seek freedom from heavy regulation, President Roosevelt out of term influence.
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Fire destroys Burton block in Chicago Christmas blaze
A massive six floor fire in the Burton block at Clinton and Van Buren streets left twenty four firms homeless. The destruction, described as the worst Christmas fire in Chicago history, caused an estimated quarter million dollar loss and claimed the death of Michael Veltrie and his son.
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Two Die in North Dover Store Fire
In Cleveland Ohio two people died in a North Dover general store fire at J. B. Currier’s shop. Victims were Michael Veltrie 59 and his son 13. Mrs Veltrie was seriously injured jumping to escape.
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Christmas Cleansing Prisons Charity Show Guts Christmas
Chief of Police Webber this morning released three prisoners who had overindulged in Christmas cheer. The lenient release followed a long-standing local practice of offering a holiday reprieve to those who show restraint.
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Stork Delivers Four at Roanoke Papa’s Christmas
Richmond dispatch reports Mrs. William Luck of Roanoke gave her husband a Christmas gift of two boys and two girls. All are healthy.
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William Luck
Roanoke
Engagement of Gladys May Is Off Amid Rumor
Mrs. Cornelius Vanderbilt in New York near Fifty seventh Street and Fifth Avenue said she had no statement to make about reports that Gladys Vanderbilt and Count Szechenyi of Hungary had broken their engagement. She added she has no news to share about the wedding.
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Corenelius Vanderbilt
Fifty-seventh Street
Fifth Avenue
Gladys Vanderbilt
Count Szecheyni
Hungary
Roy Peterson Narrowly Escapes Drowning on Ice
Roy Peterson of 1608 Berlin Street had a narrow escape from drowning while skating on the Black River Monday afternoon. He fell through an air hole near the Milwaukee Road bridge and was in the icy water about ten minutes before Leonard Hoff rescued him with a long pole.
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Milwaukee Road Bridge
Leonard Hoff
La Follette Campaign Expands Letter Drive West
The La Follette campaign plans mass letter mailings across western states to seek presidential support. Prominent western leaders have provided contact lists, and letters will be issued soon to rally backing.
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Western States
Accuser of Actor Given Release and Blackmail Case
Judge Rosalsky suspended sentence today in New York for Hugo C. Voecks who pleaded guilty to blackmailing comedian Raymond Hitchcock. Voecks faced charges arising from actions connected to his 13 year old sister Elsie.
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Rosalsky
Hugo C. Voecks
T Raymond Hitchcock
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Fins of rank caught in bomb dragnet
St Petersburg December 24. Several of Finland’s best known politicians have been brought here for examination in connection with a secret police plot to blow up the council of the empire. Finns of high family are involved.
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Council of the Empire
Architect M. H. Detweiler Dies in City
Word came of the sudden death of M. H. Detweiler longtime city architect. He drew plans for Christ Church in this city and after completion moved to Minneapolis where he had since resided.
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Christ Church
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