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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1914
Page
5
The 1913 vital statistics report notes La Crosse marriages rose, births surged, and deaths edged up from 1912. Register of Deeds A. E. Thompson records show 1971 births plus 415 marriages amid varying trends compared with earlier years.
London report says Miss Mary Meek, debutante daughter of a lawyer, died from the excitement of the tango at her first ball. The incident occurred on New Year’s Day and shocks the social circles.
At Pass Christian on New Year's Day President Wilson prepared for a planned conference with Mexican envoy John Lind. Officials offered little detail and doubted any new policy would emerge. The Chester remained unconfirmed offshore, with Wilson aiming to avoid Lind’s interview. The president welcomed the new year in with family and guests as the clock struck midnight.
Wisconsin State Fire Prevention Society urges La Crosse to adopt a new building code and enforce fire safety ordinances after a comprehensive inspection. Mayor Sorensen backs council action. report commends school fire drills but criticizes electrical enforcement, storage of explosives, and alarm system construction.
Sparta churches announce Lord's Supper observance new member reception and weekly schedule changes. Norwegian Lutheran services in English led by Rev Vik. Zion Evangelical holds regular meetings, Ladies' Aid event January 8, Catechetical class Tuesday, Congregational Communion next Sunday, Christian Endeavor at 6:16 with new officers, sermon The One Thing Needful. People's Store near closing sale ends with J E Thornbury packing stock for Arcadia move. Local notes mention Ed Marquette, former Spartan, traveling for Mandeville Johns Co. in Iowa, and Fred F Lee visiting Sparta to be with stroke-hit father W F Lee.
The piece recalls Ole Bull and Edouard Remenyi who performed in La Crosse, noting their artistry and impact. It previews Jan Kubelik’s January 15 concert at Normal Hall under Mills & Hollaender, detailing Kubelik’s Bohemian roots, training, career, honors, and the value of his Stradivari violin.
A fragment quotes Mrs. Peckhem Henry and Peckhem on belief in earthly punishment for sins and marriages made in heaven. The dialogue pivots to resolutions and a blunt remark about a book agent claiming to educate the people, with garbled text trailing.
The La Crosse club hosted its annual reception and ladies' day last evening. A large number of ladies with escorts attended. The event featured card playing and conversation followed by a fine lunch. Christmas decorations gave the rooms a festive appearance.
Rowena circle of the Brother hood of American Yeomen hosted a Tuesday card party in Linkerhall for members and friends with progressive cinch prizes awarded to Mesdames J. Bradles Grover G. Ash Dennison H. Berndt and Hackhart. The circle plans a regular meeting in Linker hall next Tuesday and a masked ball next Thursday. B A Yeomen held its weekly dance Tuesday evening with a large crowd and music by Hackbart's Yeomen orchestra. Progressive cinch rewards went to Mr and Mrs Moth and Mesdames Vondrashek and Roth.
London notes that Dr. Cook appeared in vaudeville for one day and suffered a frost causing the engagement to be terminated. The incident highlights a brief, weather related disruption in a performance schedule.
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