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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1916
Page
8
In Ossipee New Hampshire chemical tests on Mrs Florence Small stomach reveal roast beef eaten the day of her death. The defense argues this fact could turn the case in favor of Frederick Small who is on trial for murder. He had left his cottage in the ruins.
The defense argues the victim was alive after her husband left, citing a lunch of canned shrimp and a dinner of roast beef found in her stomach. They contend she ate supper and was killed later by unknown assailants, noting the body was found at three o clock that afternoon.
John Ganzel former IL and Federal league manager may acquire the Kansas City American Association club known as the Blues. He reportedly offers 175000 dollars with American Association President Hickey backing the deal, hoping to align Wards who backed the Brooklyn Federal league team. George Tebeau had announced a sale but gave no price.
Arrangements completed for the Chicago Cubs to meet the San Francisco and Oakland coast league teams in ten games in San Francisco and Oakland between March 15 and March 25. Details of the schedule remain to be announced.
Washington reports railroads earned a net income from operations of about 1.098 billion dollars for 1916, a peak of prosperity and more than one third higher than 1913. Nine months of data show 785.56 million dollars, with small roads left out of the total.
Admiral George Dewey, famed for his Manila Bay victory over the Spanish fleet, marks his 79th birthday while remaining on active duty as a ranking officer of the American navy.
Shawano Wisconsin residents received 120 food baskets delivered by the local Elks lodge. A Christmas community tree was highlighted in the Christmas day program.
Sparta will be without a movie until New Year's Day as the Royal theater closes permanently. Bell plans a new brick fireproof theater on South Water Street seating 600 with a rear balcony, opening January 1. Local notes report treacherous sidewalks after rain and a busy holiday scene with residents traveling and visiting.
Report notes regular demand from buyers of gold bricks helps gold processing firms stay in business. It highlights ongoing purchases supporting production lines and market continuity amid fluctuating prices.
Cleveland promoter Matt Hinkel travels to New York to bid for a Kilbane vs Welsh bout with Kilbane's team seeking 133 pounds at ringside and Welsh aiming for 135 pounds at two o clock. Ed McDaniels offers 12 500 and seeks gate percentage while other interests in Havana and Cuba eye possible matchups. The dispute over weight and purse promises a prompt decision.
Willie EFischen, a Rushford clerk, stepped onto a snow-blanketed skylight and crashed into the Rex Building kitchen stove-pipe. He survived with a severe jolt and a shocked supervising cook, while the spectacle drew loud screams from a startled kitchen staff.
Miss Marion Ramsdale of Wild Rose visits her sister in Galesville. Mr and Mrs Ivan Van Vleet from Fountain City stay with Galesville friends. The Galesville Concert band plans a Woodmen hall banquet. Alumni Boys face high school team after the holidays. Notable players include Winifred Gordon, Lester Klandrud, Eddie Swenson, and Ralph Young. Class of 1916 G H S holds a reunion at Margaret Hammer’s home. A holiday ball will follow Friday’s game with Obrecht’s orchestra from La Crosse.
Representative Woods said probes into rumors of advance information on Wilsons peace note have reached diplomatic circles and homes of officials relatives. He said a high official's relative in brokerage acted as silent partner and profited from the leak, with remarks about European capital representatives profiting as well. Weeghman plans a Cincinnati commission meeting next week to recruit talent, offering two players as bait with exceptions. Fred Mitchell will attend as new manager to help lure players.
Chicago fans may see a new Cubs lineup next spring if President Weeghman follows through at the national meeting. The plan would involve selling most players except two while reshaping the roster for the upcoming season.
In San Angelo Texas on December 28 Lem Johnson of Sonora challenged A J Holder of Brownwood for the Southwest goat roping championship. Each put up a thousand dollars for a contest to rope twenty goats in the shortest time and win the purse and title. A stray line notes that lady fingers are now the prevailing engagement ring trend.
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