21 Feb 1914
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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1914
Page
1
The paper offers a $1.00 cash prize to the lady who first correctly guesses the person sketched. The subject is a prominent La Crosse citizen. After winning, a contestant cannot compete for three months. Last week’s winner was Mrs. F. G. Berling and the sketch subject was Will Ott.
A column reprints playful anecdotes from Die Germania Rundschau about a mysterious and persistent city figure, his social reach, and a string of humorous misadventures. It narrates relations, geese pranks, a skat tale with Dr Gotterdam, and a poker misread involving Oscar Niebuhr and Heine Tauber, all framed as light town lore.
Scott formally pledges support of the Board of Directors at a morning meeting and reluctantly accepts the post after directors press him to change his initial refusal.
At a board of trade meeting this morning N M Scott agreed to become president for the coming year. He urged choosing the most efficient candidate for secretary and voiced concern over the pending contest between J L UtermOEhl and Theodore Abbelohde with other names mentioned. He stressed avoiding factionalism and ensuring harmony in the office setup.
A recall petition against Portland mayor Albee was circulated today and has gathered 2000 signatures. The petition alleges he remains general manager of a life insurance company while serving as mayor.
Thomas A. Edison leaves West Orange with his family Henry Ford and naturalist John Burroughs for a winter home in Fort Myers Florida. The party travels to enjoy the season away from the lab and city life as plans for the year ahead unfold.
The Wisconsin Light Power and Milling company of Fond du Lac received permission from the railroad commission to issue 16000 dollars in stock under the stock and bond act to fund new construction.
Police man William Paulus, in service thirty five years, is dying from a stroke. He served on the marine boat for years and was widely known among sailors in Milwaukee.
Oscar spots a fourth nine after a closer look, jerking back two checks and shouting That`s good Heine` s disbelief echoes as Niebuhr cries for help, while the crowd titters at the stunned table. Oscar reveals he had two pair, not three nines, changing the betting dynamic.
State Inspector of Rural Schools warned that the modern system neglects fundamentals and finger arithmetic. Western Wisconsin Teachers Association elected officers and heard Gary Indiana educator William Wirt describe a time balanced program with eight daily hours, split study, lectures, and playground time to keep children off streets.
In La Crosse a daily baseball scene persists as a long running display on a Fourth and Main streets sign, highlighting the town's commitment to sport and its identity as a fine sporting town.
British and American officials fret over the Villa rebellion as William S. Benton, a British subject, is killed in Chihuahua. Britain signals possible demands for U S policy change and protection for British subjects in Mexico while El Paso and Washington follow developments.
August Franz of Redfield Street awoke to find his money missing. His 19 year old son Henry disappeared soon after. A chum, August Hass, is also missing. Police traced leads to Chaseburg and a warrant was issued for Henry in Judge Brindley’s court.
Twenty one crew members of the British steamer Riverdale were saved after the ship ran aground on a reef in a bitter gale. Lifesaving stations at Damrock Little Island and False Cape hauled the men to safety as the vessel was too unstable to launch a lifeboat. The Kineo, a big schooner, was believed to have gone down after a three day search failed.
Bandit shoots three passengers during an attempted robbery on a western train. He injures an accomplice and escapes with a small loot after dashing from the car as chaos erupts.
In Washington two masked robbers killed three passengers on Great Northern train No. 358 ten miles south of Bellingham. A passenger trio fought one robber. the other fired, killing R. L. Lee M. B. McElves and T. S. Wadsworth. Rewards announced include 5000 dollars for each robber dead or alive.
Madison Wis Feb 21 A rehearing on Senator Teasdale's petition for a Sparta union depot after a railroad commission denial has been set for next Wednesday in Madison. Teasdale says the commission rushed to judgment and ordered a new Northwestern road station instead.
The Harry K Thaw habeas corpus hearing closed shortly before noon. A decision will not be rendered for at least twenty days as attorneys for the fugitive and the state of New York may file additional briefs.
The funeral of Arthur Zube who died Wednesday at his parents home 1208 South Fifth street was held this afternoon at two from the residence and at 2 30 from the German Lutheran church Rev J T Gamm officiating Interment was made in Oak Grove cemetery
Madison Feb 21 Insurance Commissioner Herman Ekern has left for Chicago to address several conferences on insurance policy and regulation. He will discuss industry issues and state perspectives with attendees from multiple organizations.
Madison Feb 21 Assemblyman Ray J. Nye of Superior was reappointed this morning as a member of the state grain and warehouse commission.
Temperatures yesterday reached a high of 23 and a low of 6 with no precipitation. Forecasts show unsettled and colder conditions tonight and Sunday for Wisconsin Minnesota and Iowa with light snow possible and moderate winds. Central Lake Superior and north Pacific states report moderate storms while rain and snow affect western stations west of the Rockies.
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