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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1914
Page
3
The supreme court upholds Illinois suffrage act granting women the ballot. Wisconsin women watch with interest the success or failure of suffrage in Illinois as the nation awaits the proof of the pudding.
Miss Gertrude M. Hogan urges a full measure of effort from those who entertain and instruct in provincial towns. She condemns “playing down to the smaller towns” by Dayers musicians and lecturers, arguing the apparent fear of appealing to broader audiences.
The text critiques perceived mediocrity in smaller city audiences and praises Miss Hogan’s forceful reprimand. It argues teachers and leaders must elevate taste and standards, not patronize or excuse neglect. The piece notes The Bellman published the indictment and editors reacted.
The Outlook rails against the administration over war with Mexico and domestic discontent, accusing it of inconsistent policy. It cites disorganized business, layoffs, crop optimism, and calls for stronger wartime enforcement while condemning neglect of American lives and property in Mexico. A critic characterizes the president as unwilling to assert laws of war toward non-combatants.
The Tribune urges care in river sports and swimming after two drownings this season in La Crosse and Prairie du Chien. Mothers are asked to teach children safety first to reduce accidents this year.
Henry Padden of Chicago was struck and killed by a Northwestern passenger train near Berryville on Monday evening. The engineer said Padden stood on the tracks and appeared to knowingly step into the approaching train, leading to the belief the death was by his own action.
Chicago reports a force of assistants under Daniel V. Parkin state banking examiner prepared to finish auditing the La Salle Trust and Savings Bank, Lorimer institution, which had shut its doors, by late today.
Emilio Rabasa of the Mexican delegation announced a Mexico City cable from General Huerta denying any representation by former Senator Charles A. Towne. The denial states Towne acted in no official capacity for Huerta.
Poem urging preparedness for a disaster with lines about splints tape ambulances and fire department readiness. It warns neighbors to stock supplies insure against crisis and endure the cyclone while Willie celebrates.
Senator George Sutherland recalls a suburban home scene where a baby girl to be named Gwendolyn triggers a family quarrel. The father pretends to agree after a sly turn, while the mother insists on Mary as the name, arguing he had once known a Gwen.
On a Great Western railway journey to London a youth annoyed passengers with loud remarks. As the train passed Hanwell asylum he stated how nice the asylum looked from the railway, prompting a stern retort from an elderly passenger predicting the view from the asylum one day.
A former serviceman discusses lessons from a military career as he exits the army. He recalls hardships endured, comradeship forged, and the transition to civilian life with a call to duty and reflection on national service.
Persuasive ad copy touts TIZ as grand for sore and tired feet including swollen and sweaty feet. Claims quick relief from corns and bunions with a 25 cent box at druggists and department stores and a one year money back guarantee.
A Clarkfield Minnesota reader describes long standing severe itch from red and yellow spots on the leg. After using Cuticura Soap and Ointment the itching subsides and the skin heals, with continued use for six weeks completing the cure. Ad copy notes Cuticura Soap 25c and Ointment 50c with free samples on request.
A Philadelphia broker, Alban David Sorenser, secures a marriage permit to wed La Crosse woman Bertha Henrietta Schreiter, amid tales of early June heat and extreme hardship. The narrative recounts fever, hunger, and the slow collapse of James Town’s settlement as men fall ill, die, and are buried with volleys fired.
New York reports four sets of twins born in four hours at the Jewish Maternity Hospital. Each mother was just over twenty. Also notes free rides for poor women to parks, a six cent damage award in a $50,000 suit in Jersey City, and a man who mailed his own purse after misplacing it in Washington.
A letter from a distressed soldier pleads for mercy and urges the army to disband after his suffering. He receives a formal reply noting that any movement of troops must be entered on Army Form 125 X. Y. Z., a copy of which is enclosed, leaving the officer to continue the rigid bureaucratic procedure.
A South of England traveler asked a guard if he could alight to pick flowers, noting the train’s speed. The guard said the flowers weren’t ready yet, as it was early in the year. The passenger remains unashamed, replying that he has seed packets.
A Western Kentucky groom, just married, offered the magistrate two dollars upfront or waited six months to pay what he deemed his wife worth. The squire chose the immediate payment, accepting the $2.00. The ceremony completed with the couple's vows.
In Denver on June 17 a note signed by Oral Bay of Covington Indiana said a man would die for money and asked to be buried in a rubber coffin to bounce to Hell. Police investigated and think the message is a joke after discovery in the Platte river.
Springfield Ill June 17 The Illinois Supreme Court affirmed the death sentence of Henry Spencer of Wayne for the killing of Mrs Mildred Allison Rexroat a Chicago dancing teacher.
Meredith Reese Jr the last person seen Ella G Winter alive was to tell State's Attorney Green in Annapolis his account of the circumstances surrounding her death. The coroner's jury failed to reach a verdict and Reese now believes the girl may have committed suicide. The inquiry was expected to conclude today in Baltimore.
Petronilla Peterson transfers property in Barre to John Sagear for $1 and other considerations. Ozias D. Marco and wife Mary sell property in North La Crosse to Calvin F. West for $600.
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