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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1913
Page
6
Lieutenant Governor Morris argues for recall of constitutional provisions to protect public rights and curb tyranny of the constitution. He warns against private control of hunting lands and supports state regulation to ensure fair access to fish and game for the middle class.
Mrs Mary Peterson longtime city resident died at home 813 Ferry Street yesterday afternoon after a three week illness with typhoid fever. She came to the city from Sweden in 1871 and was 75 years old at death.
The deceased is survived by five children Jascee of Caledonia Minn Mrs Mc Gonegal of Sparta Mrs ma Behar son 317 South Third street and Charles and Zara who lived with her plus seventeen grandchildren and six great grandchildren Funeral services will be held from the house 813 Ferry street Friday at 2 30 PM with Rev H G Mag elssen officiating Interment will follow at Oak Grove cemetery.
The Men's league of the First Presbyterian church votes to launch an eight day church campaign starting next Sunday focusing on the relation of men and boys to church life. Special services will be held 7 45 pm Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday. Officers elected for one year are President T J Barney Vice President H J Rooney Secretary George Block and Treasurer David Roberts. A four member committee will plan a February anniversary celebration and study the league's history.
Washington reports that the federal government held 1.887 billion in cash against 2.916 billion tied up in debt on June 30. Secretary McAdoo presents 1915 appropriations of 741.0 million, urges health service expansion, coast guard reform, ice patrol internationalization, river salvage steamers, and a higher treasury contingency fund. He also endorses currency reform amid talk of emergency measures.
Wisconsin and Iowa counties face farm population declines while cities crowd. Rowe argues capital and intellect must create farm opportunity, urging business leaders to back rural development and a cooperative packing plant in La Crosse as a key solution. Mahoney presides. delegates welcomed. routine business dominates morning. The co op packing plant decision looms for 7:30 PM session with national president Christ favorable to the local plant purchase.
A stirring melodrama preview titled Bachelorhood and A Girl of the Mountains promises strong emotions and scenic backdrop. The production centers on love duty and rugged frontier life with hopeful, tragic, and uplifting turns amid regional setting.
Ira C. Chryst national president of the Society of Equity arrives optimistic that the state convention will be the best yet with plans to discuss a municipal packing plant. Delegates will visit local firms and Geo W Simon of Chicago outlines Agricultural Co operation aiding farmers.
Governor McGovern called for cooperative state farming and reduced prices for consumers. He argued market commission legislation and cited rural exodus to cities. He met at the depot with Mayor Sorensen and others, accompanied by Dr. McCarthy who studied European cooperative methods.
Local police pursue a blue eyed 16 year old daughter of Henry Chabal a Houston farmer and a man named Lloyd Brown after the pair reportedly eloped to the city Brown is 22 the father says the couple left Houston yesterday and the police are enlisted.
Rev. R. Andersen pastor of the West Avenue Norwegian Lutheran church was removed from the Lutheran hospital to his home today and is convalescing rapidly after his recent operation.
Albert Ehlo of Bangor was sentenced by Judge Brindley to 30 days in county jail on a charge of beating his wife after he pleaded guilty.
A joint Wisconsin legislature committee to study fish and game in all aspects for two years and draft a uniform code was urged at the La Crosse venison dinner. Sen Otto Bosshard said current laws are chaotic and must be rewritten, with a state commission administering rules akin to railroad regulation.
In Washington on December 8 the House debated a bill to increase the U S Army in time of actual or threatened war, drawing sharp discussion of the Mexican situation.
Police prepare for the arrest of Mrs Emmeline Pankhurst on arrival from New York aboard the Majestic. Plymouth suffragists reinforced by London militants plan a large meeting with a band to greet her amid security concerns.
London reports that Emmeline Pankhurst militant suffragette leader will be arrested upon returning to England aboard the Majestic from New York. The Home Office issued a warant and authorized police to enter her cabin by force if needed. Mrs Dacre-Fox warns Flora Drummond’s armed group at Plymouth may attempt a rescue.
The Gary city attorney examined state laws to see if Mrs. Kate Wood can be appointed to head the board of public safety, a role akin to police commissioner. Former chief H. H. Hyland resigned after a dispute with the administration.
An advertisement promotes St Jacobs Oil claiming fast relief for back pain lumbago sciatica and stiffness. It promises penetrating rubbing action without skin burning and a single use will leave the back free of misery. notes a 60 year recommendation and trial bottle available at drug stores.
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