26 Dec 1913
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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1913
Page
1
The bill claims to standardize currency use while critics say it grants banks power over monetary reserves. Observers point to six of nine directors in reserve banks as a point of fault, arguing the plan concentrates financial oversight.
Senator La Follette issues a signed editorial criticizing the currency bill as legalizing banker control of the reserve banks. He argues the measure gives bankers ownership and interlocking directorates, concentrates power from New York to San Francisco, and departs from President Wilson's banking vision and Democratic platform. The piece notes the bill’s weak federal board supervision and the caucus defeats on public ownership provisions.
Ken nedy J. Buchanan of Buffalo county applied for a marriage license to wed Edith Milholland of near Waukesha Wisconsin. A Christmas note from Milholland asked for him and a parcel sent from La Crosse contained only a card reading Yours truly and a removed gift.
The narrator guides readers through Fifth Avenue Broadway and Riverside Drive as he critiques wealth and society. He notes grand libraries and churches built with unearned wealth, Grant's Tomb, and the busy Italian quarters on West Broadway. He ends with a Sunday walk toward Ful ton Street, observing crowded streets and lively street music.
In Rio de Janeiro and across South America Roosevelt’s tour sparks praise and debate. Editors note the Monroe Doctrine looms in discussion of potential U.S. intervention and regional autonomy.
In San Francisco on December 26 a report from Captain Bourgeson aboard the Annie M. Campbell describes dusky brides awaiting American suitors on Easter Island. The captain says a native envoy pressed for American husbands and notes several Eldorado crewmen have married since the ship went ashore months earlier.
A long list records numerous victims from a Christmas Eve tragedy among strikers. Names span children and adults including Arthur Lindstrom aged 12 and Victor Barakar aged 56, with many others listed by name and age. The document preserves names of families and community members.
Postmaster William B. Tscharner commends La Crosse clerks for rapid handling of Christmas mail averaging about 2,500 parcels daily over five days. By 12 30 noon Christmas Day every piece arriving that forenoon had been delivered. Clerks started work at dawn to ensure gifts reached homes on Christmas Day.
The Catholic parishioners of Galatina near Lecce faced a massless Sunday and silence in their church as Pope Pius XII imposed an interdict for their attack on the Archbishop of Otranto.
George W. Riggs, a prominent Chicago businessman, was found dead in his bathroom after climbing a ladder to paint the ceiling. Authorities suppose he was overcome by benzine fumes in the enclosed space.
In St Louis a 14 year old, Freddie Randall, stabbed 38 year old George Droege after Droege allegedly beat his wife and refused to stop. Droege was seriously wounded.
Walter Tucio a fourteen month old baby died in Chicago from blood poisoning after a rat bit his toe. Authorities report the fatal incident occurred today with medical exams confirming the cause of death.
In Pass Christian Mississippi on December 26 President Wilson enjoyed a milder December day and planned to devote today and tomorrow to rest. Official business telegrams from Washington were restricted as he paused from public duties during the holiday.
President Wilson headed a firefighter rescue party in Gulfport Mississippi after spotting smoke at former judge Neville’s residence. Secret service operatives and the chauffeur organized a bucket brigade to hold the blaze until the local fire department arrived. The president directed the effort and appeared to enjoy the diversion.
The article describes President Wilson and Dr. Cary Grayson playing golf near a temporary White House retreat in East Gulfport, with the town forming a volunteer safety committee. Residents interview strangers, carry weapons, and show strong hospitality while preserving privacy. The president enjoys gracious treatment as locals present their support, and a six year old boy greets him during a morning encounter.
Police and detectives report dwindling hope of catching the person who sparked panic after a man shouted fire in a Christmas tragedy. Community groups mobilize aid for the bereaved.
Calumet Michigan reports 75 dead from Christmas eve panic among copper miners wives and children. Coroner confirms three unidentified victims. 72 bodies claimed, 56 children. Western Federation of Miners funds $30,000 for relief and funeral expenses. burial plans in Italian hall. Authorities seek man who cried fire amid chaos.
Yesterday's high 25 and low 12 with no precipitation. Forecasts call for generally fair conditions tonight and Saturday in Wisconsin and Minnesota unsettled with possible snow flurries. Central Atlantic storm brings heavy rain to the Atlantic states while much of the west remains fair. temperatures trend higher in the north central region.
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