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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1909
Page
6
Citizens woke to light rain and 51 degrees, then a sudden 40 degree plunge as southwest winds of twenty miles per hour moved in. By night it stood at 5 degrees above zero, the coldest of the winter, with a moderation forecast for tomorrow by the weather bureau.
Two hundred women students at Western University slept in Willard hall when Miss Georgia Sutor of La Crosse was found to have diphtheria. The Sutor family in La Crosse has been notified. the illness is described as mild and not dangerous.
A reflective note suggests a man who has paid a high price for life lessons is ready to offer that wisdom at a lower cost, framing experience as a tradeable resource.
A major snow storm hit the northwest and Great Lakes region with blizzard conditions and rail disruption. Fargo reports six and a half inches of snow as wind and cold slowed travel, while telegraph lines fail across North Dakota. A cyclone battered Terre Haute causing about 20,000 dollars in damage and injuries, including a buggy overturn, as the Hulman and Co. roof collapsed.
Four Italians were jailed in Edwardsville Illinois on extortion charges after an undercover scheme by a St Louis detective. The suspects Guiseppe Palazolo Frank Siccolo Louis Blondi and Joe Laurassa aided by letters threatening kidnapping and arson arranged a daytime payoff at Lumaghi property before police arrested them on arrival.
London reports a three day storm maims the British coast with over two hundred expected drownings and nine cargo steamers lost or damaged. Life savers rescued about 300 sailors while an official probe opens into the Ellanvannin disaster. The 50 year old ship carried passengers and a crew of 22 including Mark Jonghin bound for America to claim a fortune.
A brief social note observes that a poor young woman who marries a wealthy older man faces more laughter and gossip than usual, highlighting class prejudice in relationships.
Don ald MacDonald will repeat the comic opera Up and Down Broadway on December 17 in La Crosse under Home of the Friendless auspices. The beneficiary group is undecided though several local organizations have requested the benefit. MacDonald just returned from Mankato Minnesota where the piece impressed Elks.
The Bergh Piano company enlarges its Fourth and Pearl street store with a remodeled lower floor for phonographs to pianos. Four demonstration rooms, improved acoustics, and a violin shop on the second floor support a large northwest retail and wholesale business.
Walter Nichols faces trial tomorrow afternoon before Judge Brindley on charges of theft and sale of a horse team. He is free on $1000 bail after surrendering to the sheriff. Nichols says his father gave him the team before death and that his stepfather had no claim to the horses.
Billy Bronson, former proprietor of the Hotel Bronson, is indicted by a federal grand jury for selling liquor to Indians via his bar tender Michaelson who appeared and plans to plead guilty after being indicted as well.
An advertisement extols Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as remedies for wind on the stomach and indigestion caused by fermentation. It claims the tablets attack gas forming foods, improve digestion, and suit both sick and well people. A free trial package is offered from F. A. Stuart Co., Marshall Michigan, with a 50 cent box price thereafter.
Thos N Stenson, a government witness, testified in a trial charging six sugar trust officials and checkers with conspiracy to defraud. He described morning loads weighing 190 to 20 pounds lighter than afternoon loads, suggesting tampering with scales by Thos Kehoe and an associate, with his transfer following the warning.
The opening session of Congress adjourned after confirming a quorum and appointing presidential notification committees with the Senate. Members welcomed W W McCready of Washington to replace the late Frank Cushman while noting the deaths of Representatives DeArmond and Lassiter and honoring them with unanimous consent to adjourn.
Some observers among the faithful worry that divine actions appear to proceed without prior dialogue with the saints, suggesting a sense of exclusion from heavenly planning.
Dairyman Jacob Meyer near Pommel meadow reports being followed by a skunk while returning home last Saturday evening. He lashed his team and the creature vanished into a ravine at St. Joseph's Ridge, a sign paralleled by other locals as an omen of mild winter.
A black wood clock that resembles black marble strikes hours on a gong bell and half hours on a cup bell. It is decorated with gilt scrolls and a face reflecting the movement behind it, promising a more enjoyable Christmas dinner.
President Samuel Gompers Vice President Mitchell and Secretary Morrison of the American Federation of Labor welcomed the Supreme Court review of Justice Wrights contempt ruling in the Buck stove and range case The high court granted certiorari to consider the injunction proceedings and merits The defendants expect a decision on free speech and free press rights with arguments possible within sixty days and a final ruling perhaps up to a year away
The federal grand jury here indicted 150 saloon keepers for selling liquor to Indians. Most cases target northern state saloon men near the Bad River reservation by Ashland. They are ordered to appear at Madison next week for trial.
The ordinance and railroads committees will hear reasons for imposing restrictions on the La Crosse & Winona Interurban Railway Company. Street car officials and Interurban president Ferris will attend in the small council chamber. The company seeks to limit Interurban to interurban business only to curb street car competition.
Bedroe Hampartjoomian, an Armenian believed to be a riot participant, was electrocuted at 6:01 this morning at Sing Sing for the July 22 1907 murder of Hoomes Tevash anjanian a rug importer in Union Square New York.
Ex president B E Edwards of the City Railway company states the La Crosse and Winona Traction firm will ask the council to extend its fifty year franchise. He argues the granted wording would allow new lines within La Crosse limits with council permission, upon expiry of the current franchise in eighteen years.
An uncertain note highlights individuals who overcome self doubt to achieve success. The brief implies personal effort and resilience, suggesting a motivational theme without detailing specific people or events.
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