Stock Men Here Find Plant Going At Fair Profit
Nearly 1000 stockholders of the Farmers' Co-operative Packing Company of La Crosse attended the annual meeting at the old YMCA building. President Ira Chrystof Hudson noted a net gain with a $2,605.20 reserve, while Andrew Boyd stressed cautious expansion and warned against overextending cooperative packing plants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Co-operative Packing Company of
J. H. Carnahan
K . Hoyt
EF. F. Shippee
Price
A. ©. Wangen
James Warrell
A W. Johnson
Andrew Boyd
la Crosse
Moveont
Air Boyd
Indi
Skimik Mir J Old
Weather Outlook For Midwest Regions And Frostdays
Temperatures yesterday were near zero in Charles City and Havre with La Crosse and Minnesota seeing subzero readings. Look for partly cloudy skies across Wisconsin Minnesota and Iowa with gradually rising temperatures tonight through Wednesday and minimal precipitation overall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Crosse
Yicinhair
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Iowa
Charles City
Havre
Mont
Minnedosa
Sault Ste. Marie
Gulf States
Tampa
San Francisco
Party Orators In Mixed Crowd On Square Smoker
Albert the dove of peace observed the crowd at the Republican smoker at Hotel La Crosse last night where about 130 attendees represented varied views. W F Hurtgen gave a blunt partisan speech. Charles H Schweizer criticized him in a bouncy homily, prompting Peter Yerly to end the meeting abruptly. John F Barnes urged making Monday election day and curbing tipping to aid commercial travelers whose spending totals and wages would rise with broader turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert
Hotel la Crosse
W. F. Hurtgen
Charles H. Schweizer
Schweizer
Peter Yerly
W. E. Barber
John F. Barnes
Barnes
Dentists Convene in La Crosse on Decay Prevention
Dentists from La Crosse and surrounding counties gather for their annual session at Linkerhall to discuss preventing tooth decay and patient education. The day includes a morning display by manufacturers, an afternoon business meeting, and an annual banquet at the Stoddard hotel with Dr. Hartwell addressing devitalized and pyorrhea teeth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linkerhall
la Crosse
Crawford
Verno
Trempealeau
Monroe
Kyle
Stoddard Hotel
Thomas B. Hartwell
D. M
M. D
Ori J. Sorensen
R. EK. Kyle
Linker Hall
Drs
Harry Gatterdam
H. A. Gatterdam
Esther Farrand
G. Cohen
Co. M. Cody
F. H. Borecky
H. H. Chase
G. F. Hauser
J. C. Heucker
J. Schleiter
A. T. Rasmussen
Ministers Host Special Meetings at First Presbyterian
Beginning this evening and continuing through the week Rev D C Jones with Rev Sidney B Pinney of Neillsville will hold a series of special meetings in the lecture room of the First Presbyterian church Demas the man with the divided heart will be Rev Pinney's address this evening
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. C. Jones
Sidney B. Pinney
Neillsville
First Presbyterian Church
Demas
Man With
Pinney
Three Wolf Scalps Pay Burn's Farmer in Wild Pack Sightings
George Wilcox of Burns received a $60 bounty for three red wolf scalps after a chase with wolf hounds. He asserts a large winter wolf pack persists in La Crosse county with sightings in Bangor and Burns townships and near Nigger Nathan hill. Ole Lund of Galesville may organize a hunt with La Crosse hunters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Wilcox
Burns
la Crosse County
Wilcox
Bangor
Burns Townships
Nathan" Hill Ole Lund
Galesville
la Crosse
Yalta shelled by German cruiser Hreslau amid Crimea raid
PETROGRAD reports the German cruiser Hreslau shelled Yalta in Taurida, damaging the Hotel De Russe and four mercantile establishments but causing no fatalities. In reply, the Russian Black Sea Fleet bombarded Trebizond, sinking several Turkish steamers and damaging forts near the harbor mouth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petrograd
Hreslau
Yalta
Crimea
Tawrida
Sebastopol
Hotel de Russe
Trebizond
Black Sea
Erzerum
Veterans Bear Fritz to Grave with Military Honors
Charles Fritz was buried today in Oak Grove cemetery old soldiers lot with military honors. pallbearers were veterans of the Spanish American War George Henning Samuel Grant John Ward William Irvin John Je racek and Frank Voves. Sons of Veterans fired a salute as the body was lowered. Attending were many members of Wilson Colwell post G A R. Services held at Millers Brothers undertaking rooms 320 Main Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Fritz
Oak Grove
George Henning
Samuel Grant
John Ward
William Irvin
John Jeracek
Frank Voves
Sons of Veterans
Wilson-Colwell
Millers Brothers’ Undertaking Rooms
Main Street
President Nominates Wisconsin Postmasters
The president announced nominations for postmasters in Wisconsin. Peter Veling at Beaver Dam, Alexander Buchanan at Lake Mills, Ida Englesby at Eleva, and Charles B. Carstens at Grafton were named for these offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wisconsin
Peter Veling
Beaver Dam
Alexander Buchanan
Lake Mills
Ida Englesby
Eleva
Charles B. Carstens
Grafton
Government Takes Control of Berlin Wireless Stations
The government has seized all wireless stations in Berlin via The Hague to ensure broad transmission of German official statements to neutral countries. The move aims to control information flow and present German perspectives to international listeners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Hague
British object to American flag use on Lusitania
Washington officials said they will protest England’s use of the American flag if it endangers U S citizens at sea. A formal note may express the wish to avoid jeopardizing American commerce and citizens by flag display on vessels at risk from German torpedoes. Action toward Germany’s proposed war zone remains uncertain pending Germany’s reply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
America
England
Germany
British use of foreign flags on ships sparks debate
Ambassador Page reports Britain confirms news of American flag used by the Lusitania, while naval authorities note rules allow other flags for warships but require the ship’s own flag to be raised before firing. Historical examples include the Emden raid and Guam capture.
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Washington
Page
State Department
Foreign Office
London
Emden
Penang
Glass
Charleston
Philippines
Guam
Naval War College
Sherman
Tribune Want Ads Match Buyers and Sellers Fast
The Tribune want ads connect buyers with sellers, enabling quick meetings and transactions. Discover existing items or needed goods offered by local residents through the classifieds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tribune
Zeppelin Seeks Peaceful Atlantic Flight With Zeppelins
Berlin based Count Ferdinand von Zeppelin says he hopes to pilot an airship across the Atlantic for peaceful purposes not to bombard. He believes transatlantic travel by dirigible is possible and practical, and that Zeppelins hold potential beyond warfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karl H. von Wiegand
United Press
Great Britain
Berlin
Hague
London
Atlantic
Ferdinand von Zeppelin
New York
Washington
America
Republicans Defeat Push To Bar Senate Filibuster
In Washington on February 9 the Republicans and seven bolting Democrats blocked Reed's attempt to force nonstop debate on the ship purchase bill. A 46 to 38 vote allowed continued discussion, after an earlier 38 to 36 margin backed the same goal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Friends of the
Reed
Jones
Kenyon
Outing Arranged For Poor Mothers And Children In La Crosse
Father William Everett Johnson of Associated Charities announces a free day trip for La Crosse’s poor families. The plan includes a Mississippi ride to Winona, a picnic on the G. W. Hill, and return, with officials of the Wisherd line donating the vessel for a full day in July or August. Tickets will be distributed by Associated Charities and all costs are covered.
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la Crosse
Mississippi
Winona
G. W. Hill
Wisherd
William Everett Johnson
Associated Charities of
Wisherd Line
Father Johnson
Associated Charities
Woman Dies of Heart Disease on North Side Streetcar
Mrs. Samuel Wheeler of 624 Hagar Street died of heart disease while en route to the South Side on a street car at 1 40 this afternoon near Mill and Car streets. Conductor Oliver Dobson led the car. She leaves a husband and three children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Wheeler
Hagar Street
North Side
Oliver Dobson
Wheeler
Reverend Murphy Selected as Banquet President
Rev Ambrose Murphy will be toastmaster at the Board of Trade annual banquet and meeting at the Masonic temple at 6 tomorrow. Speakers include L P Benezet W E Barber Jas R Kinsale of Winona and Leigh Toland. High school orchestra provides music. Kinsale to give main address. Articles of incorporation will be presented for consideration and officers to be elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ambrose Murphy
Board of Trade
Masonic Temple
L. P. Benezet
W. E. Barber
Jas. R. Kinsale
Winona
Leigh Toland
Mr. Kinsale
Rival schools pull out from indoor league in La Crosse
Indoor baseball teams from La Crosse high school and La Crosse normal college quit the City Indoor Baseball league due to friction after severing athletic ties. Tomorrow night the first game will feature La Crosse Business College against Company M at the YMCA gym. Final steps for a new YMCA volleyball league were set at 5 15 this afternoon.
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la Crosse High School
la Crosse Normal School
la Crosse Business College
Company M
Association
Hirt Demands Public Hearing In Wermuth Case
Joe Hirt refuses to let tonight’s proceedings proceed in the mayor’s office arguing a public hearing is essential and pressuring for a larger venue. He files new charges against Patrolman William Wermuth while the fire and police commission cites building renovations and city hall constraints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Hirt
William Wermuth
Fire and Police Commission
Wermuth
Hirt
J. E. Langdon
Threshermen Gather for Wisconsin Yearly Meeting
More than fifty harvesters from La Crosse county and nearby areas, members of the Wisconsin Brotherhood of Threshermen, convened at 117 North Front street for their annual convention. Mayor Ori J. Sorensen opened the session praising cooperation as J. B. Parker of Madison urged businesslike methods for crews. James Winters and A. A. Bentley spoke at the morning, with William Prisk and W. S. Jellings delivering major addresses on workers compensation and threshing costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Crosse County
Wisconsin Brotherhood of Threshermen
North Front Street
Ori J. Sorensen
J. B. Parker
Madison
A. A. Bentley
Linse-Bentley Company
Sorensen
James Winters
William Prisk
W. S. Jellings
Jellings
Ivar Christianson Dies At Home In La Crosse Area
Ivar Christianson a longtime North side resident died at 8 o'clock yesterday at his home 1528 Avon street aged 76 Surviving are his widow seven children Christ of Union Mills Wis Mrs Jennie Knudson Mrs Lena Peterson Olead Lida Christianson La Crosse and Mrs Jena Johnson and Mrs Clara Zolla Burial set for ten o'clock tomorrow morning in the Neshonoc cemetery
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Ivar Christianson
North Side
Avon Street
Christ
Union Mills
Wis
Jennie Knudson
Lena Peterson
Olead Lida Christianson
la Crosse
Jena Johnson
Clara Zolla
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Boyd
Kenecrean Society of Equits
Hood
Reallove Festival
Ira M. J. Chryst
President
KID” ON
Trebizon
Crimean
Fritz
Badger Postmasters
Mayor’s Glad Hand
O. J. Sorensen
U.S
Zeppelin
U. S
Count Zeppelin
Chamber
Andrew , Boyd
Shutins
Gar
Rev. Murphy
Wermuta
Threshermen
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