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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1911
Page
6
The Wisconsin Boys Conference announced its election of officers for the coming year. New leadership includes prominent students from member schools and campus groups, aiming to strengthen programs and activities across the conference.
Pastor Rev Hagerman tells delegates at the ninth annual state boys conference in La Crosse that belief in oneself can drive achievement. About 275 boys attended as judges and local leaders welcomed them, with tours of La Crosse industries and a banquet at the Y W C A.
The annual memorial services of the local lodge of Elks are open to the public at Congregational church at Seventh and Main streets tomorrow afternoon. E. J. Henning former U S district attorney will deliver the memorial sermon. Rev. George R. Longbrake will give a brief sermon and Rev. Henry Faville will lead in prayer. City vocalists will participate in a prepared memorial program.
Mrs. G C Dullea of 920 Rose Street awoke to a burglar entering her bedroom. She called for her husband, who was away, and screamed to alarm neighbors. The robber fled down the stairs and out the unlocked ground floor window, leaving nothing stolen. Police found no trace of the thief.
After Franklin’s bribery arrest, District Attorney Fredricks pressed for leniency for McNamara. A court observer watched McNamara and his lawyer as the proceeding resumed Monday afternoon following the bribery action and the opening courtroom steps.
The text discusses defense attorney Darrow and his role in the dynamiters case. It analyzes political factors around the McNamara plea and the impact on Los Angeles mayoral politics. Officials publicized bribe money, influencing labor-aligned factions and the Harriman campaign.
George Wagner of La Crosse and Miss Irene Berg of the town of Hamburg Vernon county were married by Justice C. W. Hunt recently.
The Times building blast on October 1, 1910 killed 21. A grand jury found dynamite caused the destruction. By 1911 indictments issued against James B. McNamara Ortie R McManigal and others. They faced trials for murder with dates set and pleas changing as hearings moved forward.
Minutes after, two men joined the defendant and watched him for over half an hour before signaling defense counsel J B McNamara. A whispered conference followed and the men left. McNamara’s statements to Scott remain undisclosed, tied to the Ink alley encounter from more than a year ago.
The text recounts how new witnesses emerged in the McNamara case, with hotel registers and eye witnesses linking McNamara and associates to the bombing. Defense seeks to distance itself from any bribery scheme while prosecutors push for guilty pleas and harsher penalties. A separate Indianapolis indictment targets William J. and others in a kidnapping investigation linked to Los Angeles events.
An enthusiastic boys conference at the Congregational church featured F T Cartwright of Racine delivering "On the Heights" and stressing that biblical inspiration should lead to action. Ernest Fagenstrom and Prof L A Weigle also spoke on "The Challenge of the Book" and related themes as delegates planned future boy’s work and recreation.
King George and Queen Mary arrived in Bombay marking the first crowned British sovereigns to set foot on Indian soil. A royal procession, thunderous salutes, and decorations accompanied the welcome as officials and soldiers lined the streets. They proceed to Delhi for the durbar ceremony after a stay in Bombay.
Federal and local leaders react to the McNamara brothers settlement. Milwauk ee labor and socialist officials urge the harshest penalties, including death, while Dayton manufacturers argue the confession strikes a blow to organized labor. Battle Creek and Pueblo observers weigh lessons and surprise at the guilty pleas.
The weekly bank statement reports decreases in excess cash reserve by 5 200 950, loans by 15 649 000, specie by 1 386 000, and legal tenders by 607 000. Net deposits fall by 25 341 000 while circulation rises 90 000. total loans total 1 900 454 000 with bank surplus 4 175 000 versus 12 294 775 last year and 8 138 100 two years ago.
New York report on December 2 1911 reveals a total loss of 19600000 in cash across clearing house institutions with banks alone at 2040000. The numbers followed a late day market decline after the stock exchange closed and reflect a nationwide focus on the dynamitors confession.
The musical program and car party on Thanksgiving night drew strong praise with encores for the performers. The glee club under Prof Mareten displayed notable progress, and the dancing party emphasized Pilgrim history with a fitting moral tone, continuing until one.
The Odd Fellows will perform degree work on Monday night followed by the election of officers.
Misses Bernice and Gladys Collins visit the Plethmer home on South Fourth Street. Deputy Sheriff and bailiff John F. Russell returns from Minnesota with his brother James A. Russell. Mr D D Robert of Jessup visits son George Rubert and family.
Funeral services for Joseph Myrnar will be held at 2 o'clock tomorrow from Charles Michel home 2240 Moremon Coulee road and at 2 30 at the C B P hall. Burial follows at Oak Grove cemetery.
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