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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1910
Page
6
Local sportsmen in La Crosse propose forming a Rod and Gun club to influence hunting and fishing legislation. They aim to push spring hunting in Wisconsin and extend the deer season, inviting all active hunters to join with no membership fees. Communications go to Mr. John Costley at the county courthouse.
London reports a bitter political campaign with frequent accusations of treason theft and lying as slander suits loom. Tomorrow elections will decide the new parliament amid a showdown between conservatives and liberals with Unionists returning eleven members and four radicals.
The body of Edward S. Mobley of Lansing is positively identified after a Milwaukee depot fatality. Sister Anna Mobley of Dubuque reports matching tattoos and description. Conductor William Cutting notes strong resemblance to his father. Coroner notified. Miss Mobley and her Chicago-based brother travel to Lansing for funeral in Sunday afternoon service.
Attorney and Mrs. Frank Winter entertained many friends at their home last evening. A delightful supper was served. Among the guests were Hon. John J. Esch and wife Judge Leonard Kleeber and wife and instructors from the Normal School.
In Galveston on December 2 Rev. Dr. W F Andrews of Houston created a sensation by withdrawing his earlier apology to Rev. W F McMurray of Louisville. He resumed his charges and demanded a full investigation of McMurray by the conference committee.
A social event titled Electric Fan Dance is scheduled for Nicholson Scott Hall Saturday night. Students and community members are invited to attend the campus gathering featuring music and dancing.
Emma C. Moulton 71 once testified against Henry Ward Beecher in the 1875 Tilton case saying Beecher threatened suicide. Beecher denied the remarks and called her a section from the day of judgment. The report notes Moulton died in Wakefield on December 2.
The November report from the weather bureau notes a cold dry month with mean temperature 30 and precipitation .46 inches. Highest 52 on the 7th and lowest 14 on the 30th, with a 24 degree daily range on the 7th and 16th as the smallest. Precipitation in 24 hours reached .36 inches on the 1st. Winds mostly northward, total movement 4 386 miles, average hourly velocity 6.1 mph, max 20 mph from the northwest on the 30th. Clear days seven, partly cloudy seven, cloudy sixteen.
A. J. Nordengren of La Crosse City Railway foreman left for Winona to supervise construction work for the Winona Street Car Company.
John Rose a city worker shot and seriously wounded his wife on a crowded Chicago street after meeting her in which she refused to reunite. He then killed himself. Mrs. Rose was struck in the head but hoped to recover.
In a mine accident at the Mechanicsburg coal mine near Springfield two miners Omer Bunthrey and Martin Wells were instantly killed. Fellow miner David Rees was injured and will recover.
Arrangements by B. J. Johnson Soap Co. near completion for Free Soap Week. A full size ten cent Palmolive Soap will be given away free. Announcement to follow next Monday listing co operating Milwaukee manufacturers and participating stores.
John M. Holley Sr. elected president to succeed the late George H. Ray at a bank board meeting. John C. Burns becomes vice president with Holley also serving as cashier and John M. Holley Jr. as assistant cashier Paul Schultze named assistant cashier.
The city will provide skating rinks in many parks this winter to offer children a safe alternative to river skating. Park Superintendent Jorrer will oversee rink layout and staffing, following last year’s success at Copeland Park on the North Side. The city funds flooding of the rinks under supervision of the park department.
City Treasurer George W. Young reports about twenty taxpayers visited yesterday to pay taxes but a larger rush is anticipated tomorrow. Personal property taxes are due within twenty days and real estate taxes by February 1 with a discount of just under three percent for early payments.
New York Dec 2 Mrs Elizabeth Hodes remains in critical condition after a prolonged stupor triggered by grief over her 19 year old son's death by his own hand two months earlier. Medical efforts to revive her have failed.
John T. Brush owner of the New York Giants heads to San Antonio for the winter. He declares satisfaction with the 1911 outlook whether or not new stars are found in training. Brush says the Giants, who finished second last season, will be stronger next year due to longtime association.
Leo Curly Gerhardt who collapsed after a ten round fight in Lima Ohio and died after remaining unconscious was honored at a Detroit home service today. Burial was at Mt Olivet cemetery with many local sports figures in attendance.
Kenkyo Mitsunaga, a Japanese man, stands trial for the May murder of Mrs. Katherine Wilson in Denver. Judge Hubert L. Shattuck warned against mob justice as witnesses including Mrs. Mabel Galand and Ridgely Wilson described finding the body and the alleged crime. Ridgely Wilson testified he believed a Japanese attacker killed his wife, detailing the horrifying scene.
Louisville dispatch reports the house of governors enjoyed legendary Kentucky hospitality during a brief session. They narrowed the agenda to four items to attend numerous tea parties banquets and receptions. They plan next year to meet at Spring Lake New Jersey to focus on national matters.
A large audience attended the Caledonia Street M E church bazaar at Fjelstad hall last night with over 500 people present and more than 300 served from the chicken pie supper. Booths, displays of fancy work and a well decorated hall drew the crowd. proceeds yet to be announced.
Due to classes not meeting to elect basketball captains, several team leaders were not chosen. The following were elected: Advanced Juniors Albert Weimar, Freshmen Ben Nowak, Advanced Seniors H. Hundredmark, Advanced Freshmen T. Garder.
Bank robbers looted Farmers Savings Bank in Garden City Iowa and fled in a buggy toward Radcliffe with 1800 dollars after a midnight attack. A firefight erupted when E A Nessa fired at the robbers as citizens converged, wires were cut, and the trio escaped with the cash.
Denver December 2. Lyman J. Gage denies breaking with Katherine Tingley asserting he never supported or joined the Point Loma Theosophist colony. He says reports of his involvement stem from building a home near the colony and his guardianship of his grand-nieces.
A 12-year-old girl at the Beulah home gave birth to an 8 1/2 pound boy, weighing 80 pounds and 12 years old, with her name kept secret. Supt Oliver Rickards calls it the most remarkable childbirth case he has seen. The man responsible fled the city with his wife. a warrant is issued for his arrest and prosecution if found.
In Racine Wisconsin a 54 year old man Joseph Sadoxsky and his 53 year old wife Bohemians were killed in a kitchen fire caused by kerosene lighting. Their 19 year old daughter Annie was badly burned while trying to save them. Firemen found only charred remains and a stash of $200 in gold.
Michael McTatus, a New York tailor, is held without bail after attacking his wife just after she gave birth to their tenth child. The woman lies dying at Eastern District Hospital and the newborn girl is said to barely survive. Neighbors intervened as McTatus fought to resist arrest and was clubbed into submission.
Cincinnati Dec 2 With five National League magnates ready to vote for him the chance of President Thomas J Lynch not being re elected at the Breslin Hotel meeting in New York beginning Dec 13 is seen as unlikely.
The Mississippi River at Dresbach is restricted by an ice gorge causing water to fall 1.1 feet since yesterday. Today’s stage is 0.9 feet with little floating ice. river levels are the lowest recorded by the government. Low water exposes riverbed in many spots and the river may close in the coming days due to current weather.
A fragment speaks of a pen used to critique a famed revolutionary figure, suggesting tension between writing and rebellion. The line hints at the power of critique in shaping or challenging bold actions. The source emphasizes literary resistance and the role of the pen in exposing or questioning leadership.
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