Mystery La Crosse figure teased in pre primary tale
A longtime La Crosse resident is teased as the answer to a contest puzzle. The narrative recalls a recent trip with Tom Morris and Charley Rawlinson to Milwaukee and a meeting with Senator Moses E. Clapp, ending with playful gossip about a political crowd and a Sunday church misadventure involving Sydney Anderson.
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Senator Clapp
Milwaukee
C. M. & St. P. Limited
Tom Morris
Charley Rawlinson
Rawlinson
Tom
Charley
Senator Morris
Schlitz
Plankinton
Schenk plot details emerge in Wheeling trial
In Wheeling West Virginia on January 14 details of a poison plot involving Mrs Laura Farnsworth Schenk were told by detective nurse Mrs Klein. The nurse described the motive infidelity and plans to murder the elderly millionaire packer for a younger man and the offer of 1000 for murder.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Laura Farnsworth Schenk
Packer
Klein
London shopliftings expose Selfridges effect on society women
A London court hears multiple selfridges shoplifting cases where upper class women plead guilty. The magistrate pins motive on a desire for something free while Selfridges lures shoppers with lounges and free services. Professional thieves avoided the shop, but temptations drew some previously lawful women into theft.
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London
Selfridge
Oxford Street
Harry Gordon Selfridge
Marshall Field's
Chicago
Criticism of U S National Defense in Army Debate
Washington January 14 A national defense assessment presented in the house argues the United States is nearly defenseless and could be overrun by Germany or Japan if attacked. Expert analysis supports increasing the army from 125000 to 150000 with a 250000 reserve, claiming only a small budget rise is needed with proper laws.
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Washington, D. C
United States
House
James McLachlan
Cal
McLachlan
United Press
Frederik Louis Huidekoper
Germany
Japan
Huidekoper
Mail Mystery Solved by Mail Chute in Milwaukee
After months of inquiry postal authorities clear the disappearance of mail valued over $5 000 with 200 letters found in a Wells building chute. A defective plate caused a catch basin to trap the letters, delaying checks drafts campaign literature and love letters until the mail arrives at its destination in days.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Wells Building
Baseball Dance at Company B Armory Tonight
Fans are invited to a ten inning baseball game at Company B Armory with rain checks. The Amps will be killed at 9 30 and the squeeze play may be used. Everyone could score a one run in the last inning.
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Company B Armory
Mexican Champion Marvel Faces Magnus in Final Cue Showdown
St Louis January 14 Carter a local cueist will meet Magnus of New York in the final match of the national amateur three cushion basketball tourney. Pierre Maupome a recognized Mexican Republic champion outplayed Magnus and Blair 59 to 35 in last night's contest.
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ST. Louis
Carter
Magnus
New York
Pierre Maupome
Mexican Republic
Blair
New Wisconsin Free Employment Bureau Head Sought
Rumor links Judge Leonard Kleeber to a pending appointment as head of the Wisconsin Free Employment Bureau in Mullen Place to succeed Thomas McMullen. McMullen has led the office since its establishment during the Davidson administration and the choice rests with Governor Frances E. Mc Govern.
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Frances E. McGovern
Wisconsin Free Employment Bureau
Thomas McMullen
Leonard Kleeber
Davidson
Bureau
Substantial Storm Eases Rail Traffic in Montana
A Rockies storm that halted Great Northern trains near Midvale Summit subsides enabling track clearance within 24 hours. Trains 28 27 and 3 stalled since Monday carried fish dining car and mail while crews work to reopen routes between Essex and Summit with several engines and plows withdrawn. In Minneapolis trains expected to run normally tonight with overdue services to be merged and rushed once released from the mountains.
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Kalispell
Mont
Rockies
Great Northern
Midvale
Summit
Columbia Falls
Great Northern Railway
Essex
Minneapolis
Minn
Twin Cities
Pittsburg Braces for First Major Flood Since Last Year
Rivers in Pittsburg rose steadily reaching 22 feet before noon and expected to climb to 24 feet by evening as residents monitor the rising flood levels. The surge pushed water 7.4 feet higher since midnight.
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Pittsburg
Ela Heads State Y M C A as President at Madison
Emerson Ela of Madison is elected president of the State Young Men’s Christian Association. A. E. Mielenz of Milwaukee is vice president with C. C. Gittings of Racine as second vice president. Alfred A. Busse of Milwaukee is secretary and H. E. Merritt of Racine is assistant secretary. Directors include Herbert F. Lindsay of Milwaukee J. J. Mirriam of Columbus Larmar Sexsmith of Wausau R. P. Breebe of Waukesha A. E. Millenz of Milwaukee and W. W. Vincent of Kenosha.
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Madison
Wis
State
Young Men's Christian Association
Emerson Ela
A. E. Mielenz
Milwaukee
C. C. Gittings
Racine
Alfred A. Busse
H. E. Merritt
Herbert F. Lindsay
J. J. Mirriam
Columbus
Larmar Sexsmith
Wausau
R. P. Breebe
Waukesha
A. E. Millenz
W. W. Vincent
Kenosha
No Services at the First Presbyterian Church
Owing to the continued illness of Rev. D. C. Jones there will be no church services tomorrow at the First Presbyterian church. Sunday school and the Young People's Society will be conducted as usual.
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D. C. Jones
First Presbyterian Church
Young People’s Society
Morris Postpones Bout With Schreck to Jan 27
Hurt hand forces Carl Morris to delay his scheduled fight with Mike Schreck in Bartlesville until January 27. Morris suffered a severe sprain in the bout where he knocked out Spike Kennedy of Kansas City.
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Muskogee
Okla
Carl Morris
Mike Schreck
Bartlesville
Morris
Spike Kennedy
Kansas City
Mother confesses in severe case involving child
A mother admits involvement in a serious case concerning her four year old child after giving him acid when he asked for water. The incident prompted police investigation and medical treatment for the child.
Held While He Died Implicit Faith of Tot inhuman Mother
A crazed woman related the death of a boy after she held him during his illness. The article details alleged neglect and a belief in the boy’s spiritual safety tied to the mother’s actions.
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Mrs. Schenk
Schenk
Albert
Woman Slays Four Year Old Boy Then Confesses
Edith Melber, 23, of Rochester, admits killing her four year old son George in a fit of desperation. She collapses en route to Albany as detectives move to bring her to trial for murder in the first degree. a speedy case is anticipated.
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Rochester
N. Y
Edith Melber
Albany
Reed
Melber
Georgie
John Reed
Melcher
Sanford
Weather outlook for La Crosse region and Wisconsin
Forecast through 7 pm Sunday calls for generally fair conditions tonight and Sunday with little temperature change. Wisconsin expected to stay fair tonight and Sunday with colder conditions in the eastern part. Minnesota remains generally fair tonight and Sunday with continued cold.
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la Crosse
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Weather Outlook From Lakes To Atlantic Coast
Cloudy conditions spread from the upper lakes to the middle and north Atlantic coast with rain snow and chilly bands. Heavy rain persists in northern California while light rain hits the Missouri Valley and central states and light snow runs north from North Dakota through Montana to Washington. Temperatures cooler in the upper Mississippi and lower Missouri valleys and southern plains with gradual moderation in the northwest. Shallow depressions over Lake Michigan and off California coast. High pressure over the east gulf states and northern plains likely to dominate tonight and Sunday bringing generally fair weather and no major temperature change.
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Upper Lakes
Middle
North Atlantic Coast
California
Missouri Valley
Central States
North Dakota
Montana
Washington
Idaho
Mississippi
Missouri
Plains
Northwest
Lake Flor
East Gulf States
Plains States
Manitoba
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Tribune
J. C. Calloway
la Follette
Moses E. Clapp
Plankinton House
Sydney Anderson
Sydney
Lorimer
A J Beveridge
Owen
Angle Sam
Powers
Chute
Marvel
NEW Employment Bureau
McGovern
Thomas Mc
Mullen
Kleeber
ELA
THE
Presbyterian
Lad
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