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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1910
Page
5
Teheran reports that Germany and Turkey pact has unsettled Britain and Russia. Russia relinquishes some gains in northern Persia but keeps garrisons and Czarist influence. Britain risks decisive action as marines return from the Persian Gulf and English forces face skirmishes and indecision.
The article notes a shift in stance by parties opposed to the shah with a sense of renewed urgency. Turkish aggression appears more immediate as Ottoman troops extend into Persian territory along the frontier. The movement, tied to defending Persia from Russia, may not relinquish gains once secured.
The traveling men gather at the house between Christmas and New Year to learn, share, and plan for next year's business. La Crosse jobbers and manufacturers host gatherings, with lessons and exchange of market conditions among employes in the trade.
Paris reports progress in women's rights as the universal suffrage commission chaired by Ferdinand Buisson urges a 1884 law change. The proposal would grant the right to vote to all French nationals of either sex aged 21 or older who are not legally incapacitated.
New York Dec 30 United States Steel Corporation will reveal tomorrow the list of employees aged 60 to 70 who will benefit from a new pension arrangement to be put into operation by the company.
A crowded column lists visitors and residents in La Crosse area including C A Kaikie of Chicago transacting business, Thomas Klein returning to Hokah Minn, Dr Will Powell, Miss Laura Benike in Chicago, John Bauer visiting Hastings Minn, and many others. It notes cloak sales at Poehling's, class openings at Keefe Business College, transfers, divorces, and upcoming New Year events plus local council rate commission hearing details.
Mr. and Mrs. O R Parchman hosted a sleighride party and supper for Miss Viola Haefner who plans to leave Monday for Racine Wisconsin to take a teaching position.
Mr and Mrs Joseph Volz entertained at a dinner party Sunday evening at 427 South Eighth Street for Mr and Mrs C Fay of St Paul and Mr Charles Leary of Chicago. Covers were laid for eight.
A pleasant surprise party honored Joe and James Baker at their sister Mrs. W. A. Downs 341 South Twentieth Street Wednesday evening. Each received a gold stick pin. Games and refreshments followed. Guests included Ethel Cordell Luisa Knutson Ragna Braathan Esther Knutson Gladys Pammel Gudlund Braathan Ruth Knutson Sigrid Dahlgren Florence Pammel Elmer Vollmar Otis Marsh Victor Walters Arthur Nelson Nathan Haugen and Walter Knutson.
Miss Margery Sill’s late arrival from New York delayed the Christmas party at Mrs. W. R. Sill’s home but the event went on last evening with a lavish setup. A snowy table scene with an asbestos snowbank, birch bark favors, and a glowing yule log set a festive mood as guests shared supper, carols, games, and dances led by the hostess. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Lees, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Whelpley, Mr. and Mrs. James Hogan, Mrs. Van Steenwyk, and Mr. Van Steenwyk.
Mrs Mollie Austin, Mrs Edwin Cassels, and Miss Jane Bessel of Chicago join hostesses Mrs Sill, Miss Sill, and Miss Margery Sill at a daytime reception.
Miss Fanny Brayton writes from Nome Alaska describing the town’s dirt streets, tundra bogs, and rapid drying soils. She notes Eskimo presence, parkas, ujis of seal skin, and ivory trinkets, along with expensive lumber and coal, limited electricity, and a gold rush mood. She observes miners choosing saloons over work and details a three thousand dollar wash bowl clean up at Squirrel Creek, all amid an equinoctial storm.
A partial line reflects a sense of people becoming familiar, with phrases suggesting faces seen so often they blur into recognition, implying a routine or habitual scene within a crowd.
Miss Fanny Clark in Lead arrives home to spend vacation with her mother Mrs. Joseph Clark. Rev. A J Mueller of Bakerville returns home after visiting at his parents home 519 Cass street.
A Tuesday evening recital in the St Rose Convent hall featured Miss Sadie Wynne with school pupils. The program included Brahms Ave Maria, Saint-Saens Concerto with second piano, Sargeant Blow Blow Thou Winter Wind, Schumann Traumeswirren, MacDowell Humoreske, Yeazle Morning Invitation, Beethoven Adagio Op 13, Grieg In the Hall of the Mountain King, Chopin Polonaise and a medal conferral by Rt. Rev. James Schwebach.
Galveston Texas dispatch reports the capture of Malpaso Chihuahua and the death of Col. Gusman. Gen Escudero with under 200 federal troops attacked Malpaso, killing 14 Diaz soldiers. Rebels retreated with light losses as the federals pressed through the Bad Pass in a running skirmish.
Washington DC December 29 The fourth division of the Atlantic fleet departed Gravesend England for winter drills at Guantanamo Cuba The division under Rear Admiral T B Howard will be joined tomorrow by the other three divisions near the entrance to the British channel The battleships then will join in the manoeuvre
The Atlantic crossing continues with the main fleet due January 8 while scout cruisers at Hampton Roads prepare to hunt. Rear Admiral Schroeder commands the battleship group as Birmingham Salem and Chester are sent to locate the fleet and maintain contact if found. torpedo boats will join the chase as they move south.
Yale and Cornell will clash in Chicago with three college hockey games over the next three days. Play starts tonight and Yale is the betting favorite.
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