Howe Pictures Delight Crowd at La Crosse Theater
Lyman Howe motion pictures drew hearty praise in La Crosse as patrons enjoyed flicker free features and the behind the scenes noises creating lifelike dialogue. The program included Dr. Cook arrival at Copenhagen with a moving picture of the explorer, plus dramatic big gun demonstrations ending with the audience under fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyman Howe
la Crosse Theater
Howe
Dr. Cook
Copenhagen
Explorer
Spectacular Scene Shows Firearms and Arctic Quest Highlights
The report describes a dramatic moment with point blank firing and a brilliant flash stunning spectators. It notes train ride fantasies across scenic routes, comic pictures with dissolving faces of English statesmen, and other entertaining novelties including English motorboat races and an artful ship versus ice voyage culminating in a North Pole sledge dash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Pole
Chicago Surface Lines Merger Advances City Transit Consolidation
Chicago officials announce a $7,000,000 merger of the south division surface lines led by local and New York interests, signaling a push to unite all surface and elevated lines. The deal shifts control from Morewan interests as Morgan representatives reportedly incurred losses on stock. A universal transfer system is proposed with a five cent fare citywide, and the city council may be asked to review plans to protect the city’s 55 percent share of net proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
South
New York
Chicago City Railway Company
Morewan
Morgan
South Side
Walter L. Fisher
Traction
New Zion Split Threatens Zionist Conference
Hamburg reports a serious split at the International Zionist conference as Delegate Passenner proposes a pledge to settle in Palestine's "new Zion" within ten years. Many protest, warning the resolution could alienate supporters who favor leaving colonization decisions to Jews worldwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamburg
Germany
International Zionist Conference
Passenner
Genoa
Palestine
Christmas social notes and local visits in La Crosse
The column lists numerous local residents and guests during Christmas including Mrs George Miller and family in Trempealeau, visits by Ogden and Harrington families, trips to Madison Chicago and Minneapolis, hotel and office workers receipts of treats, and ongoing community events such as the Keefe Business College term start and the Western Wisconsin poultry show concluding tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Miller
Trempealeau
la Crosse
George M. Miller
Earl
Madison
Ida
J. R. Ogden
Black River Falls
C. F. Ogden
Galesville
Pieper
Harriet Harington
Walter Harrington
Chicago
the Tribune
Joe
Geo. Powell
J. E. Ayscue
First Baptist Church
Baker-Niebuhr Plumbing Company
Frances H. North
Elkhart
Ind
Bell
Harry Packman
George Mueller
George Freeman
Minneapolis
Will Powell
Barker Buttler
Shattuck Military School
Faribault
Reuben Trane
S. Norman Swenson
Minot
N. D
Mr. Swenson
S. K. Swenson
Badger Street
C. James Barnes
J. W. Lawrence
Main
Barron Building
Oliver J. Ash
Lyman Howe
Dr. Cook
Copenhagen
Pearl Johnson
Soldiers
Grove
Alma Peterson
H. K. Wilson
Hillsdale
Mich
J. D. Wilson
Keefe Business College
Alma
Western Wisconsin Association
Tomah
William B. Smith
Winona
L. W. Tollefson
Knox
O. T. Siverson
Pink Elephants Chief's Vision Reviews Christmas Wayfarers
A letter from H Norton questions Chief Webber and La Crosse policing during Christmas, mocking fears about infant sedation and “jumping the fast freights.” It refers to pink elephants and other fanciful visions, urging a lighthearted view of festive celebrations and public notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tribune
Mission
Webber
the Tribune
la Crosse
Local Holiday Roundup in Viroqua and Surrounding Areas
A holiday cycle of visits and duties across Viroqua La Crosse Prairie du Chien Monona Appleton and St Paul. Notables include Shafer Pierce dental rep Thomas Dunn transferring to Minneapolis and Don Lewis visiting his mother. U S Judge Sanborn releases John Reichgelt from bankruptcy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Z. Smith
William Devlin
William Glenn
Viroqua
la Crosse
Thomas Dunn
Shafer-Pierce Company
Minneapolis
Don Lewis
Prairie du Chien
Cora Hazlett
Wisconsin
Madison
William B. Tscahner
St. Paul
United States
Sanborn
United States Court
Alfred Harrison
John Reichgelt
New Year's Day Wedding Planned at Gund Brewing Firm
Society notes report Otto C. Rennebohm of Gund Brewing and Miss Fern Holmes will wed New Year’s Day in La Crosse Wisconsin. The couple will reside in La Crosse after marriage and begin life together.
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Otto C. Rennebohm
Gund Brewing Company
Fern Holmes
la Crosse
Wis
Social Briefs From Minneapolis Holiday Gatherings
Mr and Mrs W B Chandler Malcolm Chandler and Miss Gertrude Chandler of Minneapolis spent Christmas with Mrs D P Smith and Mrs Cunningham. Mr and Mrs George Hixon, who came for Christmas, returned to Chicago last evening. Barker Butler of Chicago based R T Crane Co spends holidays with his mother Mrs Jack Fetter. Russell James of Minneapolis is home for Christmas. Mrs W A Pettibone and sons also noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Chandler
Malcolm Chandler
Gertrude Chandler
Holidays Visit Groups in Minneapolis and Appleton
Jack and Wilson traveled to Minneapolis on Saturday evening to spend the holidays with friends. Grace Cary, a teacher in Appleton, is home for the holidays. Anna Cole of 618 Division Street is visiting her sister Mrs Frank Brodt for the holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack
Wilson
Minneapolis
Grace Cary
Appleton
Anna Cole
Division Street
Frank Brodt
Engagements and wedding plans noted in local social
The notice announces the engagement of Miss Bessie Rae Viers of West Salem to Mr. Lee Asplin of this city with a wedding set for Jan 6. It also states Nan Blumfield of Milwaukee will marry William H. Zinckey of Superior, a sister of Mrs. Paul Pamperin and popular in town circles. The Autumn Five Hundred club met with Mrs. P. Denney on Johnson Street. first prizes went to Mrs. G. Rupert and Mrs. A. Renni, second to Mrs. L. Shackley and Mrs. R. Braun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Rae Viers
West Salem
Lee Asplin
Blumfield
Milwaukee
Nan
William H. Zinckey
Superior
Paul Pamperin
Five Hundred
P. Denney
Johnson Street
G. Rupert
A. Renni
L. Shackley
R. Braun
Christmas Dinner Gatherings At Local Homes
Social news lists multiple households hosting holiday dinners on Christmas day. Attendees include Mr. and Mrs. T. D. Miller of North Seventh street with guests from Chicago, and Mr. L. C. Colman’s party with Spences. C. S. Van Auken hosts a small dinner with Capt. and Mrs. W, Thompson, and Mrs. Caroline Howard among those present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. D. Miller
North Seventh Street
Frank Viets
Hazel
George Miller
Chicago
L. C. Colman
T. H. Spence
Elbert Spence
C. S. van Auken
Caroline Howard
Alice Wheeler
George and
Carl van Auken
Pinkertons End Bank Protection Ties
The Pinkerton Detective Agency announced severing ties with the American Bankers' Association after bankers pressed for lower protection fees. Police predict a rise in bank robberies as Pinkerton guards withdraw. La Crosse banks had relied on Pinkertons for security.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pinkerton Y Detective Agency
American Bankers’ Association
Association Banks
Pinkerton
Pinkertons
la Crosse
Organist with Broken Arm Abandons Plan at Congregational Church
Prof. Harry Packman, organist at the Congregational church, did not play yesterday as he announced on Saturday. He was determined to perform but Sunday morning his broken arm caused too much pain and Percy Bentley filled his place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Packman
Congregational Church
Percy Bentley
Christmas Gift From Foresters To Disabled Husband’s Widow
Mrs. Alfred W. Harrison of 1318 Farnam Street received a 1000 dollar Christmas gift from the Independent Order of Foresters. The payment settles a total disability claim on her husband’s 2000 dollar policy. the remaining thousand is payable at the insured’s death. Harrison, a member since 1898, has been in and out of work and is now in a sanitarium with slim hopes of recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred W. Harrison
Farnam Street
Independent Order of Foresters
Harrison
The
Foresters
Milwaukee Railroad
State Hospital
Girls Attempt to End Life After Night Out
Accused by Mrs Brazig of improprieties the two girls Agnes aged 20 and Alma aged 18 went Christmas night to buy carbolic acid and other items then returned with intent to kill themselves. Neighbors stopped them and police held the sisters after a struggle in which a knife was seized and a boy was cut by the poison. Their mother intervened during the scuffle and was wounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazig
Agnes
Alma
Foresters Court Gratifies Claimant and Friends
A state court proceeding reflects gratification among the claimant and the circle of the Foresters as payment of the claim is acknowledged. The fragment notes satisfaction within the order and its supporters.
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John C. Burns
Cream & Butter Company
Nebver
America
North Side Bottling Works
Lacrosse, Wis
Main St
Kodaks
Women's New Garment Store
Reiman & Tordt
Opp
la Crosse, Wis
W. A. Edwards
M. D
Hilliker & Riley
N. Third Street
Supt
Norton
Main Street
Duluth
Union
Rector’s
Denmark
Dee
H. Norton
NEW Years Presents
W. T. Irvine
Ellis’ Hall
Harry Gotterdam
Arthur Tillman
Ralph Bradish
Kreutz
Cathedral
F. A. Reiman
A. W. Harrison
Liv
Agnes Anderson
Wells
Hines-Kimball Troupe
Farleys
Billy Baker
Rube
Allan
Arnold
Eeryone
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