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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1916
Page
6
Bandits tried to derail a Gomez Palacio train on December 21 near Saltillo by removing a rail. The locomotive and two coaches left the track, killing the engineer. Carrancista escort routed the attackers before they could place dynamite under the remaining cars.
The article notes B F Locke as the latest distinguished landlord of the prize of fortune in its character. Locke, formerly a caterer and proprietor of the Women’s Exchange, has held roles including landlord of famed hotels, dining car service on major railroads, and restaurant concessions at two world fairs.
Patrolman Sam Johnson, a chief member of the police department fire brigade, assisted in keeping back crowds during the Milwaukee station fire and Cameron House blaze. He walked through icy water and now nurses a severe cold.
Manitowoc Wisconsin reports R. W. Wittaker of North Chicago has been named local agent for the Northwestern road, succeeding M. J. O Donnell.
In Oberammergau the famed Passion Play star Anton Lang, a wood carver who portrays Christ, urges America to pursue lasting peace after war. He frames Christmas as a plea for unity and Christlike goodwill, hoping America can deliver a permanent peace to Europe.
Fire crews battled a stubborn blaze at Cameron House for about a day while shivering heatless men drank coffee from the Van Noy Interstate lunch room and ate sandwiches. The Banner lunch manager brought two auto loads of coffee and sandwiches as rescue supplies. Mrs Edward Evans surrendered her automobile to the burning station.
A quoted line from Hazlitt on virtue advising respect over speaking ill. It presents a moral admonition about honoring virtue and avoiding criticism. The text frames virtue as a noble standard guiding behavior.
Mantowoc Wisconsin reporter notes William Protz manager of a tinsel concern will voyage by ocean to France to purchase materials for his company.
A quotation urging belief in the best things and confidence in our power to attain them. The speaker emphasizes entering the atmosphere of greatness through conviction and vision.
Passengers used smoking embers near the ruined station as warm waiting rooms while Milwaukee road operations continued. A temporary lunch room and two small wooden buildings were set up for waiting areas and ticketing as officials plan a longer term station. Outgoing mail faced a brief delay but was resolved by Sunday afternoon.
Miss Nellie Mungen slept through a Sunday morning fire at the Cameron House in Withington Minnesota as firemen rescued her from a second story room. Brother James Munger watched guests flee while firefighters battled smoke filled hallways and a collapsing wall.
A massive fire in La Crosse gutted a four story central tower and surrounding wings, despite rapid response by five fire companies. The blaze collapsed walls and roof, with thousands watching as brick veneer failed and train sheds were damaged. Firefighters sustained injuries including a sprained instep and a black eye.
Firefighters battled a blaze that engulfed a coal storage building, with walls collapsing and flames spreading to the basement. Ten fire streams fought the 40 tons of coal burning, delaying control as ladders were removed and the structure neared total collapse.
Reid Murdock Co will raise its pickle plant output next season in Stevens Point Wisconsin. The 290 acre field will grow to 300 or 320 acres and this season’s 10 000 bushels of cucumbers will be greatly surpassed. Cauliflower will also be picked there.
The La Crosse health department publishes an open letter extending season’s greetings to the Mayor, council, medical staff, hospitals, board of education, principals and teachers. It praises public health work, hopes for continued cooperation, and wishes joy and expanded facilities in the New Year.
Funeral services for Ferdinand Burrows will be held at 2 36 Tuesday afternoon at the German Lutheran church. Interment will follow at Oak Grove cemetery.
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