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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1912
Page
1
Toeller fires a pointed open letter at Blasher criticizing the foe of the free bridge project. He disputes claims and lays out key facts, urging public support and transparency in the dispute over funding and construction timelines.
La Crosse Wisconsin March 31 1912 readers see sharp dispute over a proposed free bridge. E E Blashek questions tolls while opponents warn tolls fund public highways. The exchange cites local markets and wag bridge costs, arguing for free crossing but highlighting political maneuvering and public interest.
The state board of normal regents will acquire two blocks west of the La Crosse Normal School for a large dormitory. Land seller Sam Anderson received 21900 dollars. The project aims to house out-of-town students and may require street vacating to join the grounds. Plans include landscaping and seeking legislative funding within two to three years. About 400 students attend the La Crosse school now, with potential to house more than 260.
Blaine, La Follette personal campaign chairman, predicts victory in Wisconsin. He cites favorable district reports and says La Follette will carry the state and elect all La Follette delegates. Weather is expected good and turnout large.
Charles A. Burdick of Alvord and Burdick and specialist engineer L A Geupel arrived in La Crosse to examine the underground water supply and four water plant systems. They will likely remain for a week or more to conduct the investigation.
Voting guidance lists La Follette delegates Alvin Kletzsch Francis McGovern Andrew Dahl Walter Houser Oscar Schoengarth James Stone. Voters must mark XX after each name to count the ballot.
The piece questions whether a free bridge could mirror price declines seen in wood when rivers freeze, noting a seasonal fall in wood prices as ice enables crossing. It suggests that competition between Minnesota and Wisconsin wood resembles the potential effects of a free bridge on farm product prices and trade.
Trail by bloodhounds tracks down two surviving Allen gang members Sidna Allen and Wesley Edwards in Hillsville. The posse from Mounairy, N C uses hounds from the state farm to follow the cave trail as the pair, cut off from help, faced dwindling food and possible capture with vigilance at every settlement.
Mrs Anna M Burgmaier died of old age at 9 this morning at her daughter Mrs E A Gerdl's home 726 Ferry street She was 87 and had lived in La Crosse for many years Her husband died eight years ago Surviving are daughter Mrs E A Gerdl and son Michael Burgmaier Funeral from 726 Ferry street at 8 30 Wednesday morning then from St Joseph cathedral at 9 60 Rev Sluyter officiating Interment in Catholic cemetery
At sundown this evening 300 Jews of La Crosse will begin the feast of Passover, which lasts until Tuesday of next week. Services will be held daily at the Jewish synagogue during the festival and a speaker may be invited to address the gathering.
New York April 1 reports say Major General Frederick Dent Grant commander of the department of the east has been granted four months leave of absence for an ailment of the throat resembling the illness that killed his father General Ulysses S. Grant.
Chicago April 1 Wisconsin senator Bob in Illanots announced at La Follette headquarters that he will enter the Illinois presidential preference primary. Petitions are being circulated and will be filed with the secretary of state once sufficient names are gathered.
A crowded hall welcomed Loring as he delivered a lecture on contemporary issues drawing a broad audience. The talk covered social trends, civic engagement, and the role of education in public life, highlighting community interest and timely topics.
J Loring Alden warned that hunting and fishing may become a privilege for the rich unless game protection improves. In La Crosse a large crowd heard his talk on game protection and propagation, urging harsher enforcement of laws and cooperation between market fishermen and sportsmen.
Milwaukee speculation centers on Hearst plans after Arthur Brisbane visit. Hearst editors may buy the Milwaukee Leader if socialism loses at the polls. Leader, a socialist paper, was founded after socialists failed to gain recognition in other dailies.
Louis P Stein aged 50 died in Chicago after a two week illness. He was born in Cincinnati and resided in Chicago most of life. He was secretary of the Royal League and visited La Crosse yearly to see his mother. He is survived by two brothers Ed and Will Stein of Chicago and sister Mrs Bernhard Bloom of La Crosse. The body will be brought to La Crosse tomorrow morning, funeral at 2:30 from the Bloom home with Masons in charge. Interment in Jewish cemetery.
Senator La Follette will begin his Nebraska tour with Plattsmouth as the first stop next Friday morning. He will ride a special train through southeastern Nebraska delivering speeches from Plattsmouth to Falls City and then to Lincoln, continuing the itinerary on Friday.
Flood conditions sweep the Mississippi river region with levee breaches near Cairo Illinois. The river nears 53.5 feet as rains continue. Trains halted and passengers rescued by skiff. Kentucky Indiana and Mississippi also report rising waters and investments in sandbag defense.
A warrant sworn in District Attorney James Thompson's office names Frank Hicks of 516 South Fourth Street. His wife alleges he flourished a butcher knife and threatened her life shouting The sun will never shine on you again. Hicks is to be arraigned in county court tomorrow.
Washington April 1 backed by the national governors congress seven state railway committees opened a fight for existence before the Supreme Court. Lawyers argue for state rights in the dispute over whether state commissions may regulate railroad rates excluding the Interstate Commerce Commission. Governor Harmon of Ohio filed the brief for the governors congress.
A fierce wind storm demolished the great steel tower at Nansen, the world’s tallest after Paris’s Eiffel, which was to link directly by wireless with America. No injuries reported. authorities say the tower will be rebuilt.
Madison reports that during university day activities yesterday between sixty and seventy university students joined different churches in the city.
TB is not hereditary yet often wipes out families as the disease remains active in the sick member. A county sanatorium offers a remedy by removing the infection source and reducing danger to other relatives.
A La Crosse woman receives a letter claiming her son and family are in danger in Mexico. The note is attributed to a bandit gang and authorities pursue steps to verify the threat and ensure their safety. Local police urge caution while tracing the communication and safeguarding relatives.
A letter to Mrs. Mary Conklin from her son in Lluvia De Oro Chihuahua describes 300 bandits surrounding Mesquitecastle cutting Americans off from escape. The Liuvia De Oro mining settlement faces revolutions and possible American intervention, with families preparing to flee to the United States while telegraph lines are down and news is scarce.
CHICAGO April 1 Herbert B Roos a 30 year old stock broker was found dead in his bed at his home from poisoning described as self inflicted Roos reportedly died after taking potassium cyanide in a personal crisis police reported no foul play suspected and the death ends his stock broker role with no immediate next of kin named in reports
Weather notes describe unsettled conditions with possible rain or snow tonight, followed by generally fair Tuesday. Minnesota and Iowa forecasts show fair conditions with localized precipitation in southeast Iowa. Temperatures around freezing in the West and Midwest, with 16 to 26 degrees in parts of South Dakota and western Nebraska.
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