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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1915
Page
2
Edward Razell rose from office boy to trusted secretary treasurer at Union Elevator. He resigned recently amid a cash shortage found in old ledgers. Charged with stealing about $2,000, he was released on bond and later rearrested for forging checks totaling $22,009.
A humorous observation notes one man’s fondness for hearing himself speak while few others actively listen. The quip captures a common dynamic of self-focused commentary and limited audience engagement.
Eugene H. Derr city sealer of weights and measures appealed a $900 verdict against the Milwaukee Railroad after a jury awarded damages for injury to himself and his automobile hit by a freight train. Judge Higbee reversed the jury ruling citing Derr lacked a 191 license on his car, ordering Derr to pay court costs.
Allied Anglo French land sea and air forces attacked the Dardanelles defenses but were repulsed with heavy losses. British troops grand assault near Sedd Ul Bahr faltered amid machine gun fire. Turkish positions under bombardment by allied fleets and aeroplanes. Gallipoli stores damaged by bombardment. Mytilene reports naval forces shelling and fires.
Jack Loring mourns a lost ideal as Nancy Durwent rejects Weatherby for love. A twist reveals Nancy seeks Jack at Love's Cottage, confessing she cannot marry Weatherby and wants to share the garden and home with him, where Love was revived by their reconciliation.
On a downtown skyscraper roof in San Francisco players can complete a full eighteen hole game using all clubs. The city claims the only real up in the air course, contrasting with indoor courses in New York.
A mother and father robin raise three fledglings in a elm tree. The greedy brother robin exhausts the nest with constant worm requests until he must learn to fend for himself. As the youngsters grow, the mother declares she is tired and the hungry son must start finding his own food.
A carload of granite arrived for St Andrews Street and the board of public works announced paving will probably start this week.
A Baltimore doctor promotes a cheap home remedy for eczema ringworm and rashes using Resinol ointment and Resinol soap sold for about seventy five cents. Apply gently twice daily and cover to protect clothing for relief and clearer skin.
A reader is advised to use a resinol shaving item for a refreshing shave with thick creamy lather. The product contains soothing resinol medication aimed at men with tender skin.
Viola Wisconsin report states Mrs Lawton died a few hours after an oil stove explosion in Minnewaukan North Dakota while she prepared breakfast. Her husband, Mr Lawton, received news of her death.
Wausau leaders unveil a slogan Wausau in 1917 and say they are building a $75 000 three story home to host the state convention. They prefer to wait until the following year when the new building and facilities will be ready and usable. The plan includes a pool lodge club rooms and an auditorium.
In probate in La Crosse County Wisconsin the estate of Margaret Maggie Dvorak late of Washington Town is administered by Jacob Lomis. Creditors have six months from June 8 1915 to file claims for examination and allowance. The court will examine claims January 4 1916 at 16 00 in the La Crosse courthouse. Doc signed by County Judge John Brindley. J E Higbee attorney for administrator.
Bloemfontein South Africa June 22 Gen Christian De Wet renowned war leader was sentenced to six years imprisonment and a 16000 dollar fine for treason against the British government.
Ambassador Mayre in Petrograd informed the state department that John Reed and Boardman Robinson were arrested at Kholm Russia for allegedly attempting to enter the war zone. Reed was a magazine writer and Robinson an artist.
Washington June 22 The Supreme Court adjourned for summer vacation leaving undecided several major cases including the Harvester trust dissolution the constitutionality of Oregon’s minimum wage law for women the railway mail pay divisor case and related plans to compensate railroads for mail transportation.
Milwaukee report to Public Works Commissioner Simons recommends municipal ownership and maintenance of the street lighting and distribution system. It finds the present lighting is so inadequate that adding to it should not be considered, and it makes no recommendation on ownership of a generating plant.
A perceptive line notes that society tolerates few who speak hard truths. The commentary laments the cost of candor and the public’s preference for comforting narratives over blunt honesty.
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