Watt heating system sparks grip epidemic debate at high school
Watt, inventor of the heating system now at the high school, faces local criticism as Superintendent Benezet quotes him calling himself the goat of the national grip epidemic. The old system is back as the new unit was shelved before Christmas holidays, causing student absenteeism and town frustration. Watts alleges orders were not carried out. he plans to return in January to fix the plant, while local officials cling to the Missouri attitude and delay the switch.
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Wek. Watt
Mr. Watts
P. Benezet
Watt
la Crosse
Missouri
Benezet
Second Carnation Dance by Printers Union No 448
The Printers Union No 448 plans the second Carnation dance for Saturday January 22 1916 at Armory hall. Four hundred pink carnations will be given away.
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Printers’ Union No. 448
Armory Hall
Masque Raiders at Bijou with Hazel Dawn in Dulcie role
Henry Arthur Jones drama The Masque Raiders adapted by Famous Players Film Co stars Hazel Dawn as Dulcie Larondie in a tale of poverty love and intrigue at the Stagg Inn. Sir Brice Skene clashes with David Remon as fortunes rise and fall culminating in the pair seeking happiness together.
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Henry Arthur Jones
Paramount
David Remon
Brice Skene
Dulcie
David
Sir Brice
Skenes
Miss Dawn
Russel Bassett
Elliott Dexter
Frank Losee
Ida Darling
Charles Bryant
The Perfect Woman Quote Reflects on Marriage Dynamics
A witty line notes that the ideal partner is the first wife whom a man mentions to his second wife. The remark comments on marital humor and social expectations within relationships.
Wisconsin Republicans pick Madison gym as state convention site
The Wisconsin Republican state convention will meet January 27 in Madison at the university gymnasium. The gathering may name delegates, adopt platforms, and endorse candidates for U S Senate and state offices. John M. Whitehead signals he will retire if another candidate is chosen. Justice Timlin’s re election bid remains undecided with Attorney General Owen ready to run if Timlin retires.
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Milwaukee
Wis
University Gymnasium
Madison
George A. West
Republican State Central Committee
John M. Whitehead
United States Senate
United States
R. M. la Follette
First National Bank
Arcadia
Jefferson Club
Daniel Grady
Portage
Wisconsin
Timlin
W. H. Timlin
Supreme Court
Justice Timlin
Walter C. Owen
Supreme Bench
Best chicken sandwiches at Kubal’s on Ninth and Market
The best chicken sandwiches in the city are available at M. A. Kubal's place located at the corner of Ninth and Market Streets.
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M. A. Kubal’s
Ninth and
Market Sts
Sister M Bridget Nepper Dies After Short Illness
Sister M Bridget Nepper, 75, a long serving member of St. Rose convent, died yesterday at the hospital after a brief illness with influenza. Funeral is set for tomorrow at from the chapel with interment in the Catholic cemetery.
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M. Bridget Nepper
St. Rose Convent
Sister Nepper
Dorothy Virak Marries Arthur Johnson in Harmony
In Harmony Minnesota on December 23 Dorothy Virak wed Arthur Johnson of La Crosse. The ceremony at the Virak home was by Rev Gahardt Rasmussen with immediate family present. Guests included J W Johnson and Fred Johnson of La Crosse and Hans Satter of Canton Minnesota. The couple plans home in La Crosse after January 15 and will visit Madison first.
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J. W. Johnson
Fred Johnson
la Crosse
Hans Satter
Canton
Minn
Miners to Seek Wage Hike as Contract Ends
Kansas City. United Mine Workers president John P. White says coal miners will demand substantial wage increases when the current contract with operators expires April 1. He cites 36 percent rise in food prices over 11 years vs only 5.5 percent wage growth and warns workers will not accept burdens from operators fault. White accuses operators of lean periods and noncontinuous work causing coal shortages.
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Kansas City
John P. White
United Mine Workers
Watchman Dies in Fire on Old Crosby Steamer Nyack
In Muskegon Michigan the Crosby steamer Nyack under rebuild burned this morning. Loss estimated at 100000 dollars, partly insured. William Lafayette, watchman for 25 years, died in the flames. Cause unknown. Nyack built in 1872, in Great Lakes service over 40 years, with $60,000 planned for rebuilding.
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Muskegon
Mich
William Lafayette
Great Lakes
Lloyds Triples Rates for Mediterranean to Far East Shipping
Lloyds raises insurance rates for ships using the Mediterranean and Suez route to the Far East due to rising Austro German submarine activity in the Mediterranean.
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London
Mediterranean
Lloyd's
Suez Canal
Far East
Death of Patrick Beyer Father of Local Clergy
George Beyer aged 85 died at St. Francis hospital after a stroke of heart disease. He was the father of Rev. K. G. Beyer of the St. Rose convent chapel. The body will be taken to Milwaukee by morning train for interment.
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George Beyer
K. G. Beyer
St.Rose Convent
St. Francis Hospital
Milwaukee
Self Made Wound Kills Evanston Student
Francis Harvest, 16, a university student in Evanston New London died after a bullet wound to the head following exam failures. The incident occurred on December 20 and is being checked as a possible suicide.
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Evanston, NL
Francis Harvest
Olson Starts for White Lights and Is Taken Off Train
Mike C. Olson, 61, a Dawson North Dakota farmer, left home for a vacation and to see his sister in New York City. He rode to La Crosse where a Burlington conductor removed him after a train disturbance sparked by his enthusiasm for the so called white lights. Judge Hunt fined him $5 and he continued his journey.
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Mike C. Olson
Dawson
North Dakota
New York City
la Crosse
Burlington
Olson
Manhattan
St. Paul
President Wilson Plans Extended Honeymoon Visit
President Wilson plans to extend his honeymoon at Hot Springs until next Wednesday. Officials attribute the extension to the absence of alarming news in Austria United States negotiations over the Ancona case. He had expected to return Monday.
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Washington
Wilson
Hot Springs
Austria
United States
Ancona
Snow prompts frost protection across Southern California
Snow in the citrus belt of Southern California leads growers to light smudge pots by the thousands to guard ripening fruit against frost.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Citrus
California
Watch Night Party at M. E. Edifice
Members of the First Methodist and West Avenue Methodist churches plan a watch night service on New Year’s Eve at the First Methodist church. Rev. J E Watson will deliver the sermon “The Bright Side of the Closing Year.” Musical numbers and talks on church work strengthen the program, with a love feast to close the evening.
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First Methodist
West Avenue Methodist
First Methodist Church
J. Ek. Watson
West Avenue Church
H. J. Witherbee
Young People's Chorus
Frances
Jennie Dixon
Epworth League
William Walker
Donald
Florence Clark
Roy Fentress
Marjorie Palmer
J. E. Watson
K. C. Dixon
Musical program at St. John's Church
The St. John's Reformed church choir presented a delightful program last evening. Violinist Glen Halik was unable to perform two solos due to illness and was replaced by Professor John Caldwell who received a warm reception.
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St. John’s Reformed Church
Glen Halik
John Caldwell
Woman Beaten to Death in Chicago Home
The body of Tessie Skinner, 25, was found in her home after a midnight struggle. She had been choked and thrown down stairs, then moved to the bedroom. Police sought her husband Theodore Skinner, 30, as a suspect.
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Chicago
Tessie Skinner
Theodore Skinner
Dutch Steamer Ellewoutsdijk Sunk Near Amsterdam
The Dutch steamer Ellewoutsdijk, of 2,229 tons and registered from Amsterdam, was sunk in the North Sea today most likely by a mine. The crew was rescued.
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Amsterdam
Ellewoutsdijk
North Sea
Recluse Jaeger Found Dead in Shack Near Grand Haven
Mrs. Chris Jaeger aged 68 was found dead in a small shack near Grand Haven Michigan. Neighbors said the body had lain there about a week and was discovered this morning in the cold.
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Grand Haven
Mich
Chris Jaeger
Fairbanks Set Up As Candidate On Trade Platform
Indiana Republicans name Chas. Warren Fairbanks for the presidential race during their quadrennial gathering. Edward P. Morrow of Kentucky pledged Kentucky's wholehearted support from start to finish.
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Fairbanks
Indiana
Kentucky
Indianapolis
Chas. Warren Fairbanks
Republican Party of
Edward P. Morrow
Relatives Seek Gov Hanna Condition From Lansing
Relatives in Lansing and Bismarck request Secretary Lansing in Washington to confirm Governor Hanna's health after he fell ill following the Ford peace party. Mrs Hanna's possible visit to her husband was denied.
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Bismarck
N. D
Hanna
Ford Peace Party
Lansing
Washington
Rubber shipments seized from Ford peace ship at Kirkwall
The foreign office said 55 bags of rubber bound for a German agent in Sweden were removed from the Ford peace ship Oscar II at Kirkwall yesterday.
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London
Sweden
Kirkwall
Foreign Office
Commercial Course Opens Path to High Salary for Young Men
Many young men from farming districts shift to commerce after completing the school’s commercial course. The ad claims three-fourths of Milwaukee’s leading businessmen are graduates of business college and urges enrollment for a thorough training. It promotes entry by call, phone, or mail for more information.
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Milwaukee
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