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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1911
Page
6
Sneak thieves entered the unlocked front door of Frank L Mitchell a wagon maker and millionaire at his Racine residence Sunday evening and stole diamond rings and other jewelry valued at 2500 dollars while the family slept, with no disturbance.
In Kansas City, Mrs. J K Baumann, former nurse to Col Thomas H Swope, is cross examined after the defense suppresses references to Miss Margaret Swope illness. The defense challenges her assertion that Col Swope ate nothing before his death that could affect cyanide test results. STACEY CLAIMS ILLEGAL.
The Supreme Court declared the Stacey group of coal land claims in Alaska illegal. The claims valued at 16,060,000 were obtained through dummies by Charles F. Munday and Archie W. Shields, according to the government.
Longbrake reports a Memorial Day observance honoring local Elks members. The event highlighted community service, patriotic tribute, and remarks from attending officers.
The La Crosse Elks held memorial services at the Congregational church with a large crowd. E J Henning delivered a eulogy on Elkdom and charity, while Rev George R Longbrake praised the order as many churches noted its benefits. The service featured a solemn roll call of missing brothers and a beautiful musical program.
A. T. Maltby, expert engineer, will arrive Wednesday morning with plans and specifications for a new La Crosse water system. The council special water committee will review. upon adoption, six wells will be drilled, a new pumping station built, and connections made to the existing piping.
At a special meeting in New Jersey John D. Rockefeller resigns as president and director. Multiple officers and directors resign or are replaced, with Archbold named president of New Jersey and Folger Jr. president of New York. A broader shakeup affects several Rockefeller-era executives and board members.
Washington December 4 The House opened debate on a resolution by Representative Berger proposing repeal of the Sherman anti trust law and government ownership of any concern that controls more than forty percent of a line of business The measure targets major industries and envisions government control for dominant firms.
The article argues that M Namara s fate is tied to the city s power struggle, claiming working people in Los Angeles are bound to big business through bonds. Judge Bordwell remains neutral amid ongoing feuds as actions await electoral results and possible order.
Dec 4 dispatch from Nankin notes an imminent imperialist incident as General Chang Hsun prepares to bombard the city with reinforcements from Pekin. Revolutionists strike back violently, with reports of decapitations as the throne’s supporters suffer.
A special committee was named to arrange for the services. City’s top vocalists and musicians assisted yesterday with Prof. Harry Packman presiding at the organ. Participants included Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Whelpley Miss Harriet B. Oltman and Ruel Russell. Duo by Glen Halik and E. E. Dow performed the Sextette from Lucia and Halik played Legende. Several members failed to answer the roll call including H. L. Howard Frank Pooler Louis A. Grams W. A. Bigelow J. D. Young H. T. Waters H. H. Byrne J. M. Vrehota W. J. Boycott Fred B. Smith Lafayette Holmes J. E. K ir cheis and C. E. Phillips.
Cossacks entered Teheran today to protect the Russian legation. Troops keep arriving at Resht heading toward the capital. The populace remains loyal to W. Morgan Shuster and urges firm government action.
Father Ambrose Murphy of St. James Catholic Church denounces the press for yellow stories during masses. He cites an Apostolic League of Prayer campaign urging prayers against bad press, notes misquotations spread by La Crosse dispatches, and condemns newspapers as scavengers while defending Italian Spanish and French press sentiment toward the church.
A memorial and league resolutions filed with Speaker Clark urged the impeachment and expulsion of Representative Littleton of New York, alleging alliance with trusts. The anti trust league also seeks expulsion of Representative Young of Michigan from the Stanley committee and the house.
New York Dec 4 W E D Stokes the wealthy man shot by Lillian Graham and Ethel Conrad remains gravely ill with two doctors in constant attendance Though doctors say recovery is possible they cannot predict when he will be able to testify at the trial of the two show girls The trial opened at noon and Walter Fisher a public accountant testified after rushing to Miss Conrad’s apartment on hearing the shots and screams
Madison’s fire protection is under equipped for a major blaze, with several conflagration risks in the business district and potential danger in the west side residential area. The national board of fire underwriters calls for more personnel and equipment, a building code, better water facilities, and stricter electrical enforcement.
The treasury report is presented to Congress detailing budget projections and fiscal policies for the upcoming year. Officials emphasize reforms and oversight measures while outlining funding priorities across departments and programs.
Treasury estimates for the next fiscal year show a net saving of 21,283,921.43 against 1912 totals, with a overall appropriation of 745,834,563. Major cuts appear in public works from 122,040,060 to 100,716,701 while military and naval requests rise. The Panama canal work adds about 4 million, and post office costs rise to 260,938,463.
Entries flood in for the Western Wisconsin Poultry association show opening tomorrow on the second floor at 119 North Third Street. Prize chickens from many states arrive as top birds compete for premiums amid high expectations.
National Rivers and Harbors convention opens in Washington on December 6 with La Crosse seeking representation. Dr. W A Anderson may serve as local delegate, named by Thomas Wilkinson of the Upper Mississippi River Improvement Association and also vice president of the State Improvement Association. Some credentialed attendees cannot go.
Mr and Mrs Henry A Salzer and son Kenneth depart noon for Aniston Alabama to spend the winter with plans to visit Cuba Florida New Orleans and Texas during the season.
An old age health note urges regular gentle aid for constipation among folks past fifty. It argues age slows activity and bowels, recommending Cascarets as a safe nightly tonic costing 10 cents per box and usable without harm.
About 300 boys heard D R Porter of New York City urge exercise of will power at the Y M C A boys conference. Delegates attended church services, held a farewell meeting, and committees recommended uniting church and Y M C A clubs into one conference with future host decisions to be announced. Over 200 boys registered for sessions.
W. B. Hinrichs trainmaster of the Milwaukee road arrived in La Crosse to probe the November 25 yard wreck where five freight cars were smashed and substantial freight damage occurred. The cost to the company is about four thousand dollars. By late afternoon twenty blame announcements had been issued, with the case expected to go to Milwaukee headquarters. Conductor M. Netton and Engineer J. Schweigert were in charge of the train at the time.
In Ti en Tsin on December 4 seven revolutionary suspects were arrested within Austrian concessions. One was summarily executed and the other six were cast into dungeons with likely severe harm.
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