The Chippewa River figures in La Crosse notes and portraits
A column blends character sketches of Captain O Rourke and a social portrait from La Crosse Wis with humor on a prominent citizen and a humorous tale of missing teeth. It includes a long series on society letters from a La Crosse matron and college friend, dated December 3, 1910, with reflections on courtship and domestic life.
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Peter O'Rourke
Ind
O'Rourke
Meer
Ometimes
Noth
la Crosse
Life convict tells court it’s all in a life time
John Hoglund was found guilty of murder in the second degree and faces life imprisonment for the death of Hans J. Stockstad, a saloonkeeper, two months ago. He spoke to fellow inmates after the verdict and repeated the phrase it’s all in a life time.
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Minneapolis
Minn
John Hoglund
Hoglund
Hans J. Stock- Stad
Eighth Ward
Kneen
Mr. Kneen
Bob
Twentieth Century Club and Election Night Reflections
A Madison column riffs on social scene departures and civic work by the Twentieth Century Club and local society. The piece nods to charity campaigns, satire of suffragette era debates, and a voice from Miss Jerre Yunoher about Cl ub activities and obligations. It ends with a vignette on election night and a youth seeking work.
Burglars Make Big Haul Of Furs In Local Shop
Burglars stole about $1,100 in high priced furs and ostrich plumes from the Fashion Shop at Fifth and Main last night. They entered through a second floor window, replaced fine items with cheaper stock, and fled likely toward Eau Clair(e). Police say $600 in furs and $500 in plumes stolen. three suspicious women viewed the stock before closing. Detective Yolton helms the case in Chief Webber’s absence.
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Fifth
Main Streets
Eau Claire
W. T. Irvine
Millinery
F. A. Reiman
Relman
Chief Webber
Minneapolis
Frank Yolton
La Follette, Lenroot Headed for Washington
Senator R. M. La Follette and Congressman I. L. Lenroot left Madison for Washington to attend the opening session of Congress. He may return for the holidays for activities tied to his likely January re election by the legislature. Friends worry he may overtax his strength after a recent operation.
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Madison
Wis
R. M. la Follette
I. L. Lenroot
Washington
Congress
Harvard Athlete Francis Burr Stricken by Typhoid
Francis H. Burr, former Harvard athlete and 1998 Crimson football captain, is seriously ill in Boston with typhoid fever. Burr led Harvard football and remains a noted college sports figure.
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Boston
Mass
Francis H. Burr
Harvard
Crimson
Cary Spends Much for Re Election
Madison Wis Dec 3 Congressman William J Cary Milwaukee spent 7240 02 nearly a years salary for re election according to his expense account filed today.
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Madison
Wis
William J. Cary
Milwaukee
Shake-up in the Board of Control in Wisconsin politics
Wisconsin political circles forecast a major reshaping of the State Board of Control as the new legislature convenes. Several stalwart appointees face removal, with Elmer Grimmer’s resignation noted and R. S. Cowie not to be confirmed. Remaining members include Allan Conover and Dr. Alma Frisby, while names like M. C. Bergh and W. A. Graebner face uncertain fates amid factional battles.
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Madison
Milwaukee
Elmer Grimmer
Marinette
State Board of Control
R. S. Cowie
Whitehall
Senate
Judge Cowie
Twesme
Trempealeau County
K. K. Haggestad
Assembly
W. A. Graebner
State Board
Graebner
Allan D. Conover
Hook
Rickeman
G. W. Rickeman
George
Davidson-Rickeman
Ed. L. Tracey
C. C. Bennett
South Wayne
W. L. Essman
O. G. Munson
McGovern
J. Q. Emery
D. B. Clark
Parole Mixup Leads to Reversion of A Prison Sentence
Vernon Kimmerly and Harry Manske of near Sparta faced burglary charges in circuit court. After pleading guilty to a three year sentence in Waupun and immediate parole, Judge Higbee found the parole invalid since the maximum penalty exceeded ten years, revoking the sentence and re arresting the men. They were taken to Sparta to await a new charge with a lower maximum penalty.
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Higbee
Vernon Kimmerly
Harry Manske
Sparta
Abel and Richards
E. C. Higbee
Waupun
Highee
Trainmen Begin Fight for Raise
Chicago December 3 demanding wage increases of nearly five million dollars annually for about 55 000 conductors and train men on sixty western railroads are in conference with road general managers. The raise averages about 15 percent and the talks may last several weeks. Represented by eighty five general chairmen and leaders A B Garretson and W G Lee the dispute prompts ongoing negotiations.
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Chicago
A. B. Garretson
W. G. Lee
The
Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen
Milwaukee Garment Strikers Extend Citywide Walkout
Milwaukee Wis December 3 leaders of the Milwaukee Garment Workers strike resolved to call out nearly 3,000 workers in 22 shops for a citywide action. The dispute shifts from aiding Chicago strikers to opposing local employers over alleged grievances.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Milwaukee Garment Workers
Chicago
Minority group prepares to press Ballinger report in Congress
Washington D C December 3 A meeting of the minority members of the Ballinger Pinchot investigating committee says they have almost finished their work and will present a report excoriating Ballinger to Congress They plan a strong fight for its adoption
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Washington, D. C
Ballinger-Pinchot Investigating Committee
Ballinger
Congress
Cholera Patient Escapes Quarantine in Cumberland
A Russian immigrant with cholera, Gottlieb Jaenschke, escaped quarantine in Cumberland Wisconsin. The incident leaves authorities and residents alarmed as the patient’s whereabouts are unknown.
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Cumberland
Wis
Gottlieb Jaenschke
St Louis Man Named Washington Solicitor General
The president announced the appointment of Fred W. Lehman of St. Louis as solicitor general to succeed the late Lloyd W. Bowers.
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Washington, D. C
Fred W. Lehman
St. Louis
Lloyd W. Bowers
Mrs McKinney in Critical Condition After Stroke
Washington dispatch reports Mrs James McKinney wife of Illinois Representative McKinney remains in critical condition after being struck with apoplexy on the street last Thursday.
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Washington, D. C
James McKinney
Representative McKinney
Illinois
Czar Orders Troop Mobilization Near Turkey
Fearing Turkish aggression, the czar ordered heavy mobilization of troops in the Kars Province of the trans Caucasian district adjacent to Turkey.
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ST. Petersburg
Turkey
Kars
Evidence of Insanity in Moore Murder Trial
In Vincennes Indiana on December 3 the defense in Menlo E Moore’s first degree murder trial introduced testimony arguing Moore was mentally unbalanced when he shot Chas E Gibson.
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Vincennes, Ind
Menlo E. Moore
Chas. E. Gibson
Moore
Faithful Work Done Economical Handling of Fund By State Officers
At the La Crosse hearing on the Wisconsin Anti Tuberculosis association doubts vanished as Dr. H. E. Dearholt presented an itemized account of all expenditures. A voluntary committee chaired by Prof. F. A. Cotton reviewed the finances and pledged continued campaign vigor, with chief use of funds directed toward public education on preventing consumption.
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Wisconsin Anti-Tuberculosis Association
la Crosse Club
H. E. Dearbelt
F. A. Cotton
G. W. Lueck
W. R. Finch
D. S. McArthur
Louise Hirshheimer
Abbey Burton
C. W. Noble
Henry Gund
T. H. Miller
T. B. Lawrence
H. E. Wolf
E. S. Hebberd
G. R Longbrake
Nettie Sabelwitz
Dearholt
The
Assn
Tribune
E.S. Hebberd
Weather notes for La Crosse and surrounding areas
Coldest reading 22 in La Crosse and 24 as warmest with 4 mph winds and 15 inches of precipitation. Forecast through Sunday evening calls for generally fair and colder conditions in La Crosse and vicinity and statewide snow and colder tonight with general clearing Sunday. Minnesota outlook shows mostly fair with a northern cold wave, while Iowa expects unsettled and colder tonight with snow east and cloudy, colder overall Sunday.
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la Crosse
Wisconsin
Bob
Minnesota
Iowa
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