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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1911
Page
4
Democratic leaders in St Paul report Congressman Hammond would enter the Minnesota gubernatorial race if the party requests it. While he has not spoken publicly, the general mood favors him as the top bet, with leaders promising pressure and support up to the national convention.
Madison Wis December 5 Attorney General L H Bancroft ruled that money raised to pay interest on highway bonds cannot be used as a basis for receiving state aid, even under a liberal reading of the new highway law. He urged legislative action to amend the law to authorize such use.
Rudolph Stenzel brought a suitcase of sausages from New Jersey into New York and was arrested and fined twenty five cents for violation of interstate commerce laws.
In Indianapolis US Attorney Charles W. Miller calls for retirement of AFL President Samuel Gompers amid federal probe into the McNamara dynamiting case. He urges honest leaders like Frank P. Duffy to take the stage and says the issue is law and order, not capital versus labor.
John Sieglitz 83 died at his daughter Mrs Helen Mayer's home 1223 Berlin Street. Funeral service Wednesday at 2 PM from the German Lutheran church Rev Bergholz officiating. Interment Oak Grove cemetery. Survived by wife absent, one daughter Mrs Helen Mayer and one son Christ Sieglitz both in La Crosse and three grandchildren Mrs W S Costello Mrs Edgar Adams and Miss Emma Mayer.
The Case company received a telegram from Savannah announcing the death of F. H. Maxwell, 45, a Case mechanic. Maxwell, injured November 20 when pilot Jay McNay was killed, died this morning. His body was sent to Jacksonville, Florida.
In Ashland two Bad River Indians from Odanah were arrested by state wardens for out of season hunting on their reservation. A federal writ of habeas corpus ordered their transfer to Madison to face Judge Sanborn, halting the state case. The sheriff escorted them to Madison.
The funeral for Sidney Stoddard Secor 29 formerly of the north side will be held this afternoon from his residence. Burial is planned at Oak Grove cemetery following a recent death from complications after an appendicitis operation at St Francis hospital.
Detectives from central station found a counterfeit plant at 196 First avenue on Sunday. Hugo Musa and Paul Musa brothers were arrested Friday night on suspicion and will appear before U S Court Commissioner Francis Bloodgood for a preliminary hearing today on charges of making and passing counterfeit money.
State Superintendent Co P Cary started the apportionment of county school aid. The total fund this year is 2,274,797.04 dollars, up from 2,128,210.74 last year. Revenue comes from the seven mill state tax interest on school loans and criminal fines and other sources.
Melvin Coigh of Cincinnati tried to spend a fake $500 Confederate bill at Nelson Clothing Co on Caledonia Street. Clerk Bob Roth refused change after bakery bank trip confirmed the bill was bogus. Coigh disappeared toward the Milwaukee tracks after pledging to prove its authenticity.
Madison and La Crosse residents are named as Mortar board scholars at the University of Wisconsin. Emily Winslow daughter of Chief Justice J B Winslow Olive Simpson and Ada M Richmond are honored members in this Greek letter women’s honor society. A separate line notes a man’s return from a family picnic with horrors to tell.
The Herpicide Company offers a free booklet on hair care and promises healthier, fuller hair by keeping the scalp clean and dandruff free. It promotes Newbro's Herpicide as the original dandruff germ killer, available from druggists, with samples via mail and through barber shops and salons.
Fire at the Dousman estate early Saturday destroyed the large brick barn and stables with contents including five horses four cows a dog and over 100 tons of hay. Loss valued at about 6000 dollars with unknown origin. Firefighters saved adjacent buildings and the Dousman residence.
It was announced at the State hospital in Scranton that Hugh Jennings, manager of the Detroit Tigers, is much improved after injuries from a Friday night auto accident. Physicians report he slept well and is expected to recover. The condition of Rev. Lynett is serious with pneumonia setting in.
W R McKenzie and Ralph Devine leave for St Augustine Florida to spend winter as guests of C F White. Local residents register short trips and social events including dances by Riverside camp and Rose Grove circle, family visits, and railway staff movements.
Eugene Merlo died from a complication of diseases. The funeral was held Saturday at 10 a.m. at St Marys Catholic Church with Father Kriel officiating. Catholic Knights attended. He is survived by a widow and six children. Burial followed at St Marys Cemetery.
An advertorial text extols a tonic described as strengthening, warming, and toning internal organs for all ages. it promises universal benefits without harmful ingredients and urges purchase with a branded guarantee.
Federal Circuit Judge Kohlsaat ruled for Chicago upholding the 70 cent gas rate and refused the City Gas company’s injunction. The ruling aligns with the city council which expects to lift a temporary injunction and enforce the ordinance. The gas dispute remains tied to a pending superior court case.
Sparta Wis Dec 5 Hart Hiles a farmer from Big county was dragged into a car shredder and his arm ground to a puny state. He is not expected to survive the injuries with hospital care.
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