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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1914
Page
8
Colorado Governor Ammons announced that federal troops will begin leaving the state immediately. Withdrawals will be gradual, with civil authorities in each district allowed to regain control. No exact dates were set after talks with President Wilson and Governor-elect Carlson.
In Tarrytown New York commuters used Vichy water and perfumed toilet water for shaving as the city’s water supply froze Bailey Millard ex Cosmopolitan editor says his left arm broke though reports said right He notes he cannot write right with the left Also in New York Beth Israel hospital seeks blood donors and hundreds respond by offering blood for anemic patients
The line suggests a social expectation that a middle or lower class woman should learn to cook as a primary skill, contrasting wealth with self sufficiency and traditional gender roles.
London December 28 General Sir Thomas Kelly-Kenny died at his home in Hove Sussex Saturday He was 74 years old and had retired from service in 1907.
President Samuel Gompers assails the Rockefeller Foundation in The Federationist, accusing private funds and boards of aligning with Standard Oil interests. He cites labor protests against federal charter and concerns over influence on education and thought worldwide.
Madison Wis Dec 28 Practice for the Wisconsin varsity basketball team resumes Friday afternoon. Coach Meanwell will lead the squad in preparations for a Milwaukee game against Milwaukee Normal the next night. He regards Milwaukee as strong, similar to Beloit, and notes home court and full Christmas practice as factors making the game tough. The Badgers close practice with Grinnell on January 5, and face Indiana to open the conference schedule January 9 in Bloomington.
Government employees, on the Rockefeller institution payroll, carry suspicion due to the manner of their funding and potential varied uses of Rockefeller millions.
Champaign Ill December 28 Coach Bob Zuppke of the University of Illinois western conference champion eleven has been signed for a five year term by Illinois college. His existing contract had one year left but Illinois authorities extended it amid interest from other conference schools.
Gunds beat Nelson Clothing 2–0 in a non standings match as Bollrud and Mickelstad led a late comeback with 222 and 235 games. John Williams’s alley record of 268 was surpassed by J W Hackner’s 274. Gunds vs S and S game now scheduled for tonight.
A dentist defends advertising and asserts he keeps dentistry affordable for working people while maintaining high standards. He cites experience at a major U S office, claims lower prices with better results, and introduces the “Lawrence plan” promising satisfaction, fair pricing, and a protective guarantee.
Charlie White of Chicago shows a corkscrew punch in an exhibition at Madison Square Garden ahead of his fight with Joe Shugrue. White knocked out Jack Lavin in a brief workout watched by about 500 fans, claiming the punch will end Shugrue’s bid.
In Chicago on December 28, Jess Willard announced a week of rest from theatrical work and a plan to shed several surplus pounds. He currently weighs 235 pounds, ten pounds above his fighting weight, ahead of his contest with Jack Johnson in Juarez.
New York December 28 final decision on the sale of the New York Yankees was expected today. Frank Farrell and Bill Devery would consult with Colonel Ruppert and Captain Huston as Ruppert and Huston predicted the deal would either go through or be dropped within two days.
Hoblitzell's first inning home run, driving in Lewis, powered the All-Americans to a 6 to 2 win over the All-Nationals in San Diego. Batteries Tesreau Clark Cole and McAvoy.
Chicago report notes Willie Ritchie plans a comeback early next year with a likely Milwaukee bout against Charlie White after reaching an agreement with promoter Tom Andrews.
Wisconsin commercial fishing in the year ending June 30 1914 yielded over 21 900 000 pounds of fish valued at 793 040 dollars according to the annual report of Superintendent James Nevin of the state department of fisheries.
Ed McGoorty refused to delay his boxing bout with Mike Gibbons set for January 18 in Hudson Wisconsin. Gibbons promoter Mike Gibbons received a telegram from McGoorty’s manager Jim Mullen saying the date would not change. Mullen plans to seek an injunction in civil court to prevent Gibbons from facing Clabby in Milwaukee and to compel Gibbons to meet McGoorty in Hudson as per contract.
In Sioux City Iowa on December 28 D K F Hamlett completed 114 games in a 24 hour period at 9 o clock this morning. His average was 140 with a high of 244 and a low of 112. He took the record from a Los Angeles contender established a week earlier.
Fireman Jim Flynn defeated George Davis of Buffalo by knockout in the seventh round of a ten round bout in Buffalo. Flynn weighed 186 pounds, Davis 185, with Davis hit for a nine count four times in the opening round.
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