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La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1915

Page

5

Berlin Hopeful Outlook Amid Submarine War Talks

Ambassador Gerard reports from Berlin that European neutrals may join protests against German submarine warfare. Conferences between Acting Secretary Lansing and Scandinavian diplomats hint at possible independent action and strict representations against maritime destruction, while Germany’s attitude is described as friendly and aiming for peace.

Gerard Berlin Washington Germany Lansing Wilson Lermaon G Gevard Lusitania Foreign Office

Wisconsin law graduates admitted to practice in supreme court

Twenty two graduates of the University of Wisconsin law school were admitted to practice in the Wisconsin supreme court. Dean H Richards presented the class to the court yesterday afternoon in Madison.

Madison, Wis University of Wisconsin Supreme Court of Wisconsin

Narrow Teaching and the Limits of Morality

A quotation contrasts narrow egoism with universal duty. It argues that teaching morality restricted to family or country fosters selfishness and harms others, using Mazini’s metaphor of concentric circles to urge broader ethical obligation beyond narrower loyalties.

Graduates and visitors gather for high school exercises

The notice lists attendees including Mrs. E. W. Mitchell of Aurora Illinois Mrs. F. A. Krause of Portage Wisconsin and Mrs. S. A. Bagley of Mitchell attending the graduation exercises where Miss Helen Looney daughter of Assistant Postmaster C C Looney participates They visit for a few days at the Looney home Also Finor Schweizer visiting Wayne Pennsylvania expected to return to La Crosse Sunday Others include Alois Brown returning from Madison Karl Schweizer recovering from tonsil operation J K Jefferson of Chicago and C A Neprud of Coon Valley en route to St Paul to buy stock Mrs W H Hawkinson of St Paul transacted business in the city yesterday.

B. A. Yeomen Sidney K. P. Hall E. W. Mitchell Aurora F. A. Krause Portage Wis S. A. Bagley Mitchell Helen Looney C. C. Looney Chicago C. A. Neprud Coon Valley St. Paul

Indefinite prison term for Minnesota arsonist

Preston man F. J. Wolf was sentenced to an indeterminate term in Stillwater state prison after being found guilty of setting fire to his barn and feed mill. A new trial motion was filed, with a hearing set for August 2, and Wolf is free on $1,500 bail until then.

Preston Minn F. J. Wolf Stillwater Wolf

River Riverside Band Concert Tonight Omitted Program

The public band concert in Riverside Park tonight at 8 o clock omits one number from the published program. The revised list includes marches and selections such as Randolph Park When Yahbrling z Faust Down in Burgundy Shadowland Flowers of Paris Broadway and other pieces with Trombonium Gems and a Wagner excerpt.

Public Band Riverside Park Randolph Park Faust Gounod Burgundy Raat Paley Gilbert Paris Dupree Broadway Lampe Mississippi Wagner Band Brook Chicago Marine

Reading and Thinking on Knowledge

Reading furnishes the mind with materials of knowledge. thinking makes what we read ours. The quote alludes to the active role of thought in shaping understanding beyond mere exposure to text.

Locke

Porto Rican Cadet First to Graduate From West Point

Luis Raul Esteves becomes the first Porto Rican to earn a West Point diploma. He is among 164 cadets completing the four year course and receives a commission as second lieutenant in the U S Army.

West Point Luis Raul Esteves Porto Rico West Point Military Academy Fromce U. S. Army

Child’s Question Haunts Doctor Exchanging Tale

A physician asks a young girl named Al ice to live with him and she replies with a haunting line about once belonging to him. The exchange echoes in a historical setting revealing themes of belonging and memory.

Alice

Diamond Solitaires In 14K Gold Rings Priced From 50

Per $50 we offer rings with a diamond of good size and finest quality. Each stone is perfect in color, cut, and shape. Mountings are 14k solid gold in a variety of designs. Call to view these rings and other diamonds from 85.00 to 8500.00.

Ladies Day Luncheon at Country Club Draws Sixty-Eight Guests

Seventy people lunched at the Country Club on Ladies' day with Mrs. J. A. Rowles hosting a party of fifteen, Mrs. J. B. Funke hosting fourteen, and Mrs. John Holley hosting fourteen.

Country Club J. A. Rowles J. B. Funke John Holley

Elizabeth Whipple Celebrates Fourteenth Birthday

Miss Elizabeth Whipple granddaughter of Mrs. M A Northam was honored at a lawn party yesterday. Betty Hixon and Elizabeth Norbeck sponsored the event with refreshments and games on the Hixon lawn. Guests included Anna Esch Jessie Evans Elizabeth Whipple Joseph Hixon George Hixon Don Gordon and Jack Holley.

Elizabeth Whipple M. A. Northam Betty Hixon Elizabeth Norbeck J. M. Hixon Anna Esch Jessie Evans Joseph and George Hixon Don Gordon Jack Holley

Mrs Frank Wolfe Hosts Four Tables of Cards at South Fourth

Mrs Frank Wolfe entertained four tables of five hundred at her home on South Fourth street. The guests were members of a former card club. Mrs A Fay and Miss Olive Fay, who will soon leave the city, were guests of honor.

Frank Wolfe South Fourth Street A. Fay Olive Fay

Social Notes Highlight Local Travel and Visits

Mrs. John Oeschger hosts her Appleton cousins and two daughters at the country club. Miss Gretchen Oescher returns from Crary North Dakota with Mrs. Wonderlich of Minneapolis. Irene Lienlokken visits sister Mrs. Theodore Thompson in St Paul. R C Puckett plans a Berkeley summer with his parents. Serena Swenson and Clarice Miller stay with friends in La Salle. Mrs. R C Whelpley heads to Chicago for summer music teaching. Burton and Whelpley will manage Eagle Bluff cottage. Holley party also at Eagle Bluff summer retreat.

John Oeschger Albert Langstadt Appleton Wis Gretchen Oescheer Crary N. D Wonderlich Minneapolis Irene Lienlokken St. Paul Theodore Thompson R. C. Puckett Berkeley Cal Serena Swenson Clarice Miller la Salle R. C. Whelpley Chicago George Burton Whelpley Eagle Bluff Mrs. Whelpley Horace Holley

County Court Tackles Offensive Speech and Fines

Judge John Brindley fined Frank Tischer a three dollar penalty for unparliamentary language used on the stand. The proceedings arose as Tischer testified for Rhinold Seiler, a Shelby dairyman, who had already paid a ten dollar fine for assaulting Fred Bachman, a Seiler dairy employee. Seiler accused Bachman of being a poor workman. Bachman said Seiler attacked him for coming late to supper.

Frank Tischer John Brindley Tischer Fred Bachman Rhinold Seiler Shelby Seiler Dairy Seiler Bachman

Wisconsin Captain Herzog Signs with Racine Team

Racine Wisconsin report says Harry Herzog captain and first baseman of the University of Wisconsin team last year has signed with the Racine team of the Lake Shore league and will play next Sunday.

Racine, Wis Harry Herzog University of Wisconsin Racine

Handy Shoe Bag Aids Bedside Accessibility

A Woman's Home Companion note describes using a shoe bag with multiple pockets pinned to a bed frame to keep books and needed items within reach for a family member who could not get out of bed. The simple, practical solution helped maintain access to essentials.

Explorer Dr. Cook Aims for Everest Ascent

Dr. Frederick A. Cook, famed for polar explorations, announces plans to travel to India and attempt the ascent of Mount Everest in the Himalayas. He estimates the expedition will take seven months.

Frederick A. Cook North Pole India Mount Everest Himalayas

Turkish aviator reports Agamemnon type warship ashore

Berlin dispatch via wireless from June 17 says a Turkish aviator sighted a warship of the Agamemnon class aground at the Dardanelles entrance, funnels smashed and deck under water. The British press bureau denied a report that the battleship Agamemnon had been sunk at the straits.

Berlin London Constantinople Dardanelles United States Orduna

Vague Editorial Hint on Reaching Agreement

An editorial remark suggests that knocking or flattering others will not sway opinions in this setting. The tone warns that such tactics have no effect here and focuses on seeking genuine discussion.

Northwest Cyclists Race for $1900 Purses in La Grande

La Grande Oregon hosts its annual road races drawing many noted motorcyclists from the northwest. Competitors ride a seven mile rectangle course as purses totaling 1900 dollars attract entrants.

LA Grande Ore Northwest

Not Forbidden to Hint

Young Katherinine learns of her aunt’s upcoming marriage and agrees to secrecy. When pressed by a playmate she says she promised not to tell but will hint just a little.

Katherinine

D. D. D. Soothing Wash Promises Quick Skin Relief

Ad touts D D D Cooling Wash for itching and irritation with Wintergreen ether healing elements. Claims instant relief and summer skin protection. Includes offer of a trial bottle for 25 cents from Columbian Drug Store and Hoeschler Bros.

Columbian Drug Store Hoeschler Bros

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