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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1914
Page
4
Local officials announced the repeal of the recent rate changes with immediate effect, restoring the previous pricing structure. The move aims to stabilize costs for residents and businesses in Chicago and may influence neighboring markets. Officials did not specify further policy steps or future adjustments.
Toledo dispatch reports 300000 Modern Woodmen of America members who left after the triennial convention. Chicago rates were repealed and old rates reinstated. insurgents vow quo warranto proceedings in local and state camps to challenge the action and defend economy.
James Knight died Thursday night at his niece Mrs. Anna Sherman’s home 1551 Charles Street. Funeral services were conducted yesterday at 2 p m at the residence and 2 39 p m at Caledonia Street Methodist Church with Rev M F Fraser presiding. Interment followed at the On Alaska Cemetery.
A sharp remark on temper says losing one's temper in modern times costs the only thing left of value to a man.
Reader asks how to improve a sallow complexion and wrinkles. Remedy suggests removing outer skin with mercolized wax to peel away dead skin, then applying wax like a night cream and washing with warm water. For wrinkles, it recommends a saxolite and hazel solution bath each morning to soften and smooth the skin.
North side playgrounds opened with high interest and optimism from directors. Arthur Strum becomes director of Hood street area,Milton Geer rejoins the north side for the season. Harold Taylor boosts West avenue track efforts. two young women to oversee girls activities Miss Egbert will supervise raffia weaving and storytelling with Miss Hildreth directing girls at the north side. Tennis courts at West avenue are popular and a summer adults tournament is planned.
At Hillcrest Alberta on June 22 rescue workers recovered 191 bodies from Mine No. Twenty tunnel after last Friday’s explosion with eight still unaccounted. In the mountainside yard eight decades of graves are being dug as a funeral procession proceeds toward the cemetery amid the burial effort.
Geneva Illinois June 22 Anthony Petras a young machinist stood trial today for the February 16 1914 murder of Florence Hollander who was found clubbed to death in an Aurora cemetery.
Readers urge Colonel Goethals to provide guidance on the proper pronunciation of his name for the benefit of the public. The appeal emphasizes clarity and respect as the nation discusses his notable work and leadership.
North Side Briefs lists residents and guests visiting relatives and friends across Wisconsin and Manitoba. Ed Boyle and families travel, while Carl Bryzowsky and friends stay in Freeburg and Minneapolis visits unfold. Moves include the Barnes relocation from 1352 George to 1526 Charles, with many trips to Winona Chicago and Winnipeg noted.
Saltillo dispatches report General Villa delaying the assault on Zacatecas for several days. Villa plans a quick march from Canitas to storm La Bufa hill and Guadalupe fortresses, with 5,000 Federals entrenched in mine workings on La Bufa. Reinfrocements from Huerta cannot relieve the city, suggesting a possible siege.
In Madison on June 22 a large group backing civic secretaries for social centers adopted a report urging amendments to state laws to authorize such roles. Miss Margaret Wilson led singing and was praised for her conducting, while speakers described the purpose of parent teachers and school welfare ideas and proposed funding from local and state sources.
Willie Marlowe sues Aaron Marlow for divorce citing desertion since March 1912 and seeking custody of their 12 year old daughter Fern. Marlowe is said to be employed at a state hospital for the insane in Pueblo Colorado. service attempts failed. An adjacent Dansberry case shows Monroe Dansberry filing for divorce from Anna Dansberry after marriage in 1919 with desertion claims. no children involved.
The Oregon railroad commission on the National Wool Growers association won a ruling that interstate rail rates from about 100 western points to the east are unreasonable. The Interstate Commerce Commission ordered rate reductions and refunds to be made by the railroads.
A compact quotation from Juvenal on revenge as the indulgence of a small minded person. The line critiques petty motives and intellectual insularity.
In a rain storm and piercing air on June 22, rowers from Columbia Wisconsin and Washington endured unsatisfactory workouts. Columbia paddled several miles up the Hudson while Wisconsin trained opposite Blue Point and the Washington crew practiced opposite Highland.
In Rock Grove two hundred farmers rushed to aid villagers after telephone alerts. They joined locals to battle a blaze that threatened to destroy the entire town, with steady efforts from both sides preventing wider damage.
Henry R. Pattengill, longtime Republican and twice elected state superintendent of public instruction, announces his candidacy for governor on the Progressive ticket in Lansing.
The Pittsburgh Gazette Times reports that fish in Germany are said to have hydrophobia, while in America it is challenging to get them to bite.
A brisk exchange in court ends with a judge noting a woman’s demand for a man who will promise lifelong commitment. The dramatic dialogue showcases a spirited confrontation over love and loyalty.
In Cincinnati on June 22 a probe began into how John Robert Maloney, who confessed to killing his wife and child, escaped his cell and leaped forty feet to death from the county jail court. Maloney had appeared in court here as a hypnotist when the killings occurred.
A reflection on material wealth versus the good one leaves behind. The speaker prompts that mortals ask about possessions after death while angels seek the good deeds sent before. The message emphasizes lasting moral impact over worldly property.
In Butte Montana on June 22 a report circulated that mining firms may shut the copper district mines until miners settle their differences with the Western Federation of Miners. The companies could only employ Federation men, potentially excluding a new independent union formed Sunday by seceding miners. Michael McDonald, president of the rebel union, denied affiliation with the Industrial Workers of the World.
In Memphis on June 22 an attempt to stage an automobile parade for International Journeymen Horseshoers delegates failed as hoof trimmers protest, shouting they want horses and indeed had them.
At a meeting the society chose Anton Rue as president Peter Hendrickson as vice president John Perg as secretary John Stenson as assistant secretary and trustees Martinus Luaman Lauritz Moe and Tom Pederson for the coming year.
A Burlington train 51 was delayed Saturday afternoon at Prairie du Chien due to a broken side rod on the engine, delaying the service by about three quarters of an hour.
Palm Beach shows fashionable bathing suits in dark blue and black taffetas trimmed with Roman stripes and sashes. Describes two patterns numbers 8348 and 8359, including details on waistlines skirts bloomers and yardage for size 36. Patterns offer varied fits from high waisted to belted waists and short skirts with decorative plaits.
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