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La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1913

Page

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Business leader Bryant dies by suicide in Wis company

UMATC Neb March reports that Mor Bryant president of Thurber and Company drowned himself in a cistern at the office after a period of intense stress and financial trouble at the woolen wholesale firm. Family says death was self-inflicted. overwork and worries over reorganizing the business cited. Funeral arrangements and burial in La Crosse follow.

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Casino Robbery Sparks Jolting Chicago Escape

A chaotic late night heist on State Street ends with two men fleeing a furniture store scene in downtown Chicago. They grabbed jewelry and cash valued at about 5400 before escaping in a rush, leaving police searching for suspects.

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Weather shifts bring mixed Wisconsin Minnesota forecasts

Weather notes show high and low temperatures with unsettled winds across Wisconsin and Minnesota. Partly cloudy conditions in Wisconsin give way to cooler north winds tonight and Tuesday, while Minnesota faces likely snow and brisk southerly winds. A low central pressure moves through Manitoba with a high across the central states, signaling milder temperatures tonight but lingering unsettled conditions in the region.

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Scent Vendetta in Death of Mrs Lina Musso

Police investigated a fatal shooting at the Musso home in Weytral involving the lover of Mrs Lina Musso. Investigators questioned Frank Musso and a cousin of Mrs Musso as potential suspects, noting four bullets struck the slain man. Relatives of the husband were expected to be questioned as part of the case.

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May Sue Local Schoolmaster Over Schoolyard Incident

Artie Wide, aged 4, sues Local Schoolmaster James Shepardson alleging injuries from an incident at the school. Principal and teacher dispute details with differing accounts of a boy’s punishment, a coat grabbing, and bruises described as from a fall or a beating. The case involves superintendent Lewis Benes and a recent death at Lincoln school.

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Waterways appropriations urged acrossMississippi and Ohio basins

A historic waterways funding list requests large federal appropriations for flood control and harbor works. Key items include Mississippi River improvement totaling about 10 million with levee and river work from Minneapolis to St Paul, Ohio River channel projects, and multiple harbor repairs from Michigan to Wisconsin. The request also covers fortifications and seawalls, plus several smaller river and harbor upgrades across Minnesota, Iowa, Illinois, and nearby states.

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Resignation of Prison Receiver West. Laugh to Succeed

Judge and Southorn of the United States district count today announced the resignation of Thomas H. West as a receiver for the prison. James W. Laugh of St Paul was appointed to succeed him effective immediately. West resigned amid a possible investigation connected to the interstate commerce commission inquiry last month.

Louls Southorn United States District Thomas H. West Ndt Tames W. Laugh St Paul West Samhorn Prisca Interstate Commerce Comission

Rio Grande Not Requiring Aid After Fire Report

Government wireless station in Norfolk reports the Mallory liner Rio Grande does not need assistance and is proceeding on her course. The Seminole had been ordered to sea to dangers but was recalled after the fire scare. The ship carried passengers, though the reports were uncertain.

Norfolk Rio Grande

Conference coaches pay ban and multi sport rule debate

Discussion at the university gymnasium in Madison centers on a proposed plan by conference officials to remove paid coaches for conference teams and to limit students to one major sport. Opinion suggests a possible change may still be adopted.

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Duel on chamber floor leaves deputy wounded

Deputies Gambrella and Defire dueled today after a cowardly challenge. Gambrella was pierced in the arm. Police seek both duelists and seconds.

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Elks Honor Their Absent Brothers in Quiet Sacred Service

An Elks fraternal ceremony honors absent members with a solemn service and communal reflection. Leaders and attendees affirm enduring fellowship, duty, and shared humanity as they remember those who have passed away.

ELKS

Rat catcher packs epitome of progress into score of words

Boston, December. Charles M. Frey, rat catcher, fired at late Mayor Gaynor of New York, claims he packed knowledge for human progress into twenty six swords. Dr. Charles W. Eliot comments, noting a serious blow to his five foot bookshelf. Epithets and maxims from Solon, Pierseue, and others cited as examples of progress.

Boston Mass Charles M. Frey Gaynor New York Charles W. Eliot Solomon Chalon Pierseue Loriuneer Cleobius Min Thalés

Archaic Portrait Of Fritz Ends In Reckless Habit

A long profile recalls Charles Fritz once a respected Holmen butcher and stock buyer, who rose to wealth then fell into drink and scandal. His wife vanished amid rumors of an affair with Captain David Littlejohn, and Fritz became known as Old Man Fritz the drinker, repeatedly jailed for drunkenness as he chased money to sustain alcohol and a fading life.

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Buck trial opens over murder of Harvey Dalton

START BUCK- TRIAL QALESBURG Ti Dec The trial of Reverett Buck for killing Harvey Dalton last August began in veninit court this morning. The day will be consumed in procuring a jury. The alleged murder grew from relations Dalton is said to have maintained with Mrs Buck after her marriage last June. Dalton was reported to have said that Mrs Buck had written him letters to have instigated other rumors derogatory to her. SCORES WILSON MEXICO POLICY MADISON Wis Dec 8 Prof RB Anderson former United States minister to Denmark now editor of Amerika who is financially interested in Mexican properties considers the Wilson-Hrgan handling of the Mexican situation a monumental error

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Would Enforce Canadian Law in United States

Independent Order of Per esters Waldecape contracts with men ders in Gos affects pany in this country. Risk contracts issued by foreign body can be repudiated in part. They can be teauored.

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Foresters levy questioned by state inspectors

A memorandum by Wisconsin Illinois and Nebraska officials says an attempted $269 per member levy by the Independent Order of Foresters is void. Members urged to pay old rates and receive full benefits, while protecting past overpayments and continuing memberships. Local foresters meet this evening to discuss the affair.

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