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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1910
Page
1
Washington December 5 1914 President Sherman presides as the 66th Congress opens with funeral notices for four senators and a vow to push an extra session. Tawney of Minnesota signals readiness for swift but extended work while average attendance peters in and out as the session begins amid snow and a subdued mood.
Chicago faces a mounting labor clash as more than 300 department store delivery wagon drivers go on strike over pay. Police guard stores after clashes with strike agitators and a 15,000 member anti une union warns the walkout could spread if demands rise from 12 to 18 dollars weekly. Funeral processions for a striker shot last week intensify tensions with labor groups and police on duty.
In Chicago on December 5 Booker T. Washington urged Black church members to save and invest. He warned against flashy attire and urged avoiding sportiness, promoting real estate and savings banks. He noted workers earn six days a week but savings earn seven. He spoke amid praise for Jack Johnson as a race beacon.
In Silver Lake Minnesota on a Sunday night a robber shot and killed Mrs. John Fiman 60 wife of a local farmer during a demand for cash from the proceeds of fall wheat. McLeod county farmers are now conducting a man hunt for the suspected robber.
A German balloon launched from Munich on Saturday aimed at Switzerland and landed on an Orkney island after a violent crossing of the North Sea. Deck crewman Metzger was swept from the basket and drowned during the perilous voyage.
Abner C C Fraser the former Minneapolis grain speculator vanishes after two weeks of waiting for news of Rose and Bert. He wanders the streets in tramp garb speaking of inventions and longing to see his wife, then disappears again without word from his family.
London reports on the third day of the general election with riots in industrial centers and severe weather hampering voting. Conservatives tally 80 seats, liberals 58, Irish nationalists 14, and laborites 8 as counts include uncontested results.
In Guerrero, a small band of revolutionists met government troops in a brief engagement outside the city. The clash dispersed the rebels and halted peace negotiations before any progress was made.
Cable reports from Fairbanks Alaska describe Indians killing several white men in the Kantishna mining district near Mount McKinley. Among the victims named unofficially are Cass Berry David Benner a quartz prospector and John Poutman a trapper. Authorities warn whites in the Kantishna district remain in grave alarm.
Congressmen Wm J Cary announces his independent run for Milwaukee mayor in 1912. Cary represented Wisconsin's fourth district and was reelected for a second term, with campaign expenses totaling over 7900 dollars.
Rev. John A. McClory of Prairie du Chien preached on Christ as an Educator and church school relations at St. Mary's dedication. Rt. Rev. Bishop James Schwebach congratulated the parish as the building progressed, followed by benediction and hymns by St. Mary's choir. Catholic societies led a procession to the school, headed by Andre's band, for the dedication ceremonies.
Chicago dispatch reports electrician Harry Gilbert says the Mexican insurrection is real and harming business. He quotes photographs of dead rebels and rurales from Chihuahua battles and notes graft by government subordinates fuels the revolt, while Diaz is not blamed.
The six o clock dinner in Masonic temple kicks off the monthly meeting of the board of trade. A large turnout is expected with many tickets sold and a full house. Reports from the manufacturing committee on by laws the electric light investigation and unclassified communications will be presented. The annexation of Barrons Island to Wisconsin will be discussed. Miss Cora Binzel and two eighth grade classes supervise the dinner.
In Denver on December 5, attorney C. H. Hilton for Genkyo Mitsunaga outlined a defense claiming a white man committed the May murder of Katherine Wilson. He said a society woman will testify she heard screams from the Wilson home while Mitsunaga washed windows, saw a white man release Mitsunaga with a revolver in hand, and observed money exchanged after the crime.
The funeral for Joseph Rochelt aged 80 who died at his Brinkman Ridge home Friday morning was held at one o'clock this afternoon from the residence with Rev. Henry Andreas officiating. Interment was in Brinkman cemetery. A retired farmer born in Austria Bohemia December 10 1830 he came to the United States 40 years ago and settled on the farm he made his home. Surviving are a widow four sons Alois Frank Wenzel and Carl all living in or near La Crosse and a daughter Mrs William John of Mormon Coulee.
Attorneys for Joseph Wendling, convicted of the murder of 9 year old Alma Kellner last December, plan to file a motion for a new trial alleging juror prejudice. If denied they will appeal. Wendling received a life sentence after a four hour deliberation. An affidavit claimed jurors voiced guilt before the trial began and suggested Wendling would hang if involved.
Indications point to an end to the Milwaukee garment workers strike as negotiators promise better shop conditions and material wage increases. Strikers expect to return to work once agreements are in place.
Boston reports Mrs. Mary Baker Eddy founder of Christian Science died at home after a long life. Medical Examiner cites natural causes probably pneumonia. Funeral set for Newton home with private services. leaders say no successor named and church will continue in its present form.
John F. Dietz famous Cameron Dam defender faces trial in Sawyer county district court for the alleged killing of Deputy Sheriff Oscar Harp during the Dietz cabin seizure. Jury selection will take days with District Attorney Davis leading the prosecution and Rubin and Zabel defending. Myra Dietz, shot in the fight, has been brought from Ashland and may be released.
The First Presbyterian church at Sixth and King streets was entered Friday evening. Thieves pried open the basement door and overturned cupboards and shelves but took nothing. Police are investigating, suspecting local youths who know the building.
Mary Anna Levi died Sunday night at 712 North Tenth Street from tuberculosis after a four month illness. Born June 9 1882 in Genoa Wisconsin she came to the city with her parents Anton and Mrs Levi years ago. Surviving are the parents six sisters and one brother. Funeral Wednesday at 9 from St Marys Church Rev Father Robert Condon officiating. body to Genoa on Burlington train at 10 45 for Catholic cemetery interment.
Lieutenant Governor-elect Thomas Morris bought Judge Ray S. Reid’s home at 1309 Main Street for 5500 dollars. A deed was filed this morning at the register of deeds’ office. Morris has long lived on the North side and works mainly on the South side.
Rev. David O'Hearn denounces Salome as art from St. John's cathedral pulpit yesterday. He attacks society for accepting the opera and condemns a city that permits it.
A rear end collision at Willesden Junction injures forty passengers with many fatally. Six cars telescoped in the wreckage, according to London reports dated December 5.
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