La Crosse Board Dinner Urges City Boosters
The La Crosse Board of Trade dinner at Woodman hall drew 400 citizens who urged unity, energy and initiative to advance the city. City Attorney Mahoney praised reforms, while William Doerflinger urged harmony and municipal advertising to spur growth. The program featured a violinist, advertising talk, and a booster song, ending with praise for progress and calls to action.
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Woodman Hall
G. H. Ray
Harmony Quartet
William Doerflinger
John L. Utermoehl
la Crosse Board of Trade
Social Democrats Push Wisconsin Government Ownership Proposals
In Madison on February 1 Milwaukee social democrats introduced resolutions to memorialize Congress for constitutional amendments to secure government ownership of railroads and to establish a parcels post. Other measures include bills on campaign finance, education qualifications, and electoral reforms.
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Social Democrats
Carl Thompson
Assembly
Congress
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Miller
la Crosse
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Heilbron
le Roy
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Stone
Bird
Senate
Dunn
War Cloud Over Japs Becomes Ultimatum in Trial
Washington reports a tense court session as counsel met before the opening. A juror complained confinement affected his health and nerves. Evelyn and Miss McKenzie visited Delmas, who said the state would likely open Monday. The judge and attorneys conferred, talesmen were examined, and White supervised shadowed jurors while detectives guarded against approaches. The box is expected to be fled today before adjournment until Monday.
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Delmas
Talesmen
White
Cold Wave Promises Snow and Dimming Temps
Local forecast warns La Crosse area of snow tonight and colder weather as a twenty degree drop is expected within thirty six hours. The day’s coldest reached 23 above with a high of 35 above. In Washington officials discuss Japan strategy with Root and Taft, signaling tough negotiations and national pride at stake. London diplomats note growing public support in Japan after victory and warn of rising tensions as Americans are viewed as weaker by some.
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John Larson 50 Dead After Illness in La Crosse Home
John Larson longtime La Crosse resident dies at his daughter’s home after a three month stomach cancer illness. Born in 1848 in Trondshem Norway he came to La Crosse in 1881 and worked in lumber yards. Survived by brother Thomas Larson and two daughters Mrs John Bergaust and Mrs Peter Larson. Funeral Sunday at 2 from the house and Bethel Lutheran church with Rev O L Christianson officiating. Interment in Oak Grove.
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John Bergaust
Avon Street
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Davidson
Thomas Larson
Granville
N. D
Peter Larson
West Salem
Bethel Lutheran Church
O. L. Christianson
Sletten
Oak Grove
Norden to Present Noted Violinist Olav Moe in February
The Norden society announces Norwegian virtuoso Olav Moe will perform in this city in February. Moe, a scholar of extraordinary ability, has played before several European crowned heads.
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Europe
Juniors Host Spread For Seniors At La Crosse High
The La Crosse High School junior class gave a spread for the senior class at the new high school last night. Several members gave short talks and attendees reported an enjoyable time.
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la Crosse High School
New High School
Free Hams Donated for Butchers Ball at Armory
Swift and Co. donated 300 premium hams to be given away at the Butchers Ball held at the Armory on February 2.
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Swift & Co
Armory
Plows Go to Relief of Railway Blocked by Snow
A snow plow special of three rotary plows will pass through the North side at Grand Crossing this evening on passenger time for relief work on the Great Northern road where several systems are blocked by the recent blizzards.
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Grand Crossing
Great Northern Road
Board of Trade visits Wisconsin Business University this afternoon
The advertising committee of the board of trade visited Wisconsin Business University this afternoon and were shown about the institution by Mr. Toland.
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Board of Trade
Wisconsin Business University
Toland
Snow Tonight Then Colder Saturday Forecast
Snow tonight clears to a colder Saturday. Temperatures range from 20 to 26 degrees with a 10 mph wind.
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