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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1914
Page
6
Annette Kellerman, famed swimmer and actress, drew two packed audiences at the Casino last night. The Bermuda coast scenery framed her swimming and diving feats while a tropical romance added color to the production, showcasing her talent as dancer and performer alongside her aquatic skills.
The Western Steamship Line chief accuses policy directions amid U S Germany tensions. Officials seek a diplomatic path satisfying both sides while international law experts review each U S contention. An American protest note has prompted embassy notes and media debate as England anticipates a formal response.
A compact classified notice offers four rooms upstairs at 526 Mississippi in exchange for rent. The brief item notes payment of five dollars or a related bargain, with minimal additional details in the readable text.
Count Seymore of Paris complains about La Crosse police size and bearing. He urges Mayor Sorensen to promote corset wearing, offering patterns claimed used by European military men and some Americans. He and Norwegian companion Hans Tvedte stay in La Crosse until Monday, noting a hefty build and fat Americans.
Wilbur Nash colored jailed on Wells Fargo express robbery charge escaped his cell two miles away before being recaptured. He told Frank Repetto of his plan. Repetto and inmate George Williams refused to join. The escape occurred as winter cold kept others inside.
The article analyzes the western and eastern fronts of the war, noting German strength on the Aisne heights, the capture of Antwerp and Ostend, and a continuous front from the North Sea to Luxembourg. It contrasts German leadership in the east with Austrian weakness, and predicts a shift toward Budapest as the year ends.
John A. Weber, present sheriff, has been named by the county democratic committee for the office of undersheriff and will assume duties Monday as Undersheriff Geo J Ritter becomes sheriff. Mrs. George A. Wright is appointed deputy clerk of the court.
By agreement the city’s retail clothing and shoe merchants will close this evening at 7 o’clock. Historically stores closed at 10 on New Year’s Eve, making this year’s early hours a marked change.
The campaign for the school nurse fund and Christmas seals shows strong results with cash donations $281 higher than last year. Christmas seal sales are $40 lower than in 1913, while post office efforts by hospital nurses raised $142.06 in seals vs $45.81 in 1913. Total 1914 anti tuberculosis and La Crosse nurse funds total $918.02, up from $651.09 in 1913, with half of Christmas seal proceeds $260.06 allocated to the Wisconsin Anti-Tuberculosis Association.
The Alumni quintet, strongest foe for La Crosse high school this season, features last five to six years' stars including Strum, Meinert, Garder, Bradish, Streeter, Weisse, Marshall, and Gunderson. Alumni seek revenge after last season's two point loss. The high school squad also practiced with the advanced senior class in a snappy, brief scrimmage.
The Burrows store at 04 Main Street operated by Harry Furrows is held by Central Trust Co of Chicago as receiver after a petition by Chicago clothing manufacturers creditors. The Burrows brothers started three stores a year ago with Chicago main and branches in La Crosse and Winona.
Arthur Dengel farm hand for Charles Kramer of Bloom er Mills fell into fifteen feet of water in Mormon Coulee creek while cutting ice and was saved by Freda Kramer with a rope left by teamsters after a five minute struggle. He was brought to the Kramer farmhouse, had his clothes removed, and suffered no ill effects.
Terre Haute faces a wave of federal indictments as mayor and many city officials are charged in a vast conspiracy to steal the election. Vigo County Judge Redman and Sheriff Dennis Shea are among those named. about 110 residents arrested and hundreds of witnesses examined.
Madison reports a state board of public affairs proposal outlining savings of up to one million dollars annually through administration cuts in normal schools state printing university and central administration. The review emphasizes farm ownership rural credit and cooperative dairy initiatives with the Wisconsin land mortgage association law aiding expansion of agriculture statewide.
Three fires occurred in Fire Department No. 1 district, two yesterday and one this morning, causing only minor damage. An oil lamp on a piano at C Swarts 528 Oakland exploded, a small loss at C A Dunn’s barn and chicken shed 326 North Eighth from an oil stove, and rags in B Smale’s cellarway caught fire but caused no damage. The latter fire was reported yesterday evening.
The Monday Night Bowling club of St. Wenceslaus church will entertain Friday afternoon and evening New Year’s Day. Wives of members will serve coffee with Bohemian kalaches. A valuable bedroom set is to be given away. Proceeds support the church funds.
Preparations for the New Year's Eve Sylvester ball by the Deutscher Verein are complete at Germania hall. Mrs Anna Hickisch Howland will sing before the ball. Kreutz's orchestra opens with an overture. Grand march at 9 30 led by notable couples and guests. program includes selections from Bohemian Girl Pagliacci and other compositions.
Manager F W McWilliams announced Neptune's Daughter will be held over as the New Year's attraction with Annette Kellerman in the title role. Reserved seats at the same price scale apply, except tomorrow’s matinee for children at fifteen cents.
A four reel picture of the life of Christ will be shown at the Sunday meeting at the Y M C A. The picture is a masterpiece and is understood from associations where it has been shown.
Long term loans, spanning twenty to thirty years, at reasonable interest with the option to repay principal in installments under an amortization plan. Such a scheme makes farm ownership easier. Two corporations have formed, one has loaned about $60.
A reader claims a simple non surgical cure for rupture with lasting relief. The message invites inquiries to Eugene M. Pullen, carpenter, 729A Marcellus Avenue, Manasquan New Jersey, asserting no operation, no lost time, and no trouble.
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