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La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1909

Page

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Clarian steamer Clarion burns off Point Pelee. many lost

The wooden freighter Clarion, 1881 built, burned to the water's edge off Southeast Point Pelee Ontario in a gale. Captain J Bell of Ogdensburg and 42 crew members reportedly left in a lifeboat. six survivors reached Cleveland, others missing. The H P Bope alerted Amherstberg and East Shoals for rescue. life savers searched in vain as heavy seas and snow hampered efforts.

and. O Clorian Point Pelee Ont Are Cleveland Hanna Clarion Fie J. Bell Ogdensburg N. Y Mate Cap- Bell Amherstberg Point Pe Wm. Grubb H. P. Bope Great Lakes Clerg Land East Shoals James H. Hacby Hackett Detroit

Carmichaels Post Office Safe Blown. Bank Robbery Suspected

Reports say a break in Carmichaels Post Office safe occurred early today and a attempt on the Carmichael bank failed as a robber fled with about 5000 dollars and the thief left no clear identity. Also, La Crosse County game warden Gautsch loses commission after exam with top standing. extension awaits full term.

Washington, D. C Carmichaels Carmichael Bank Auisch Gautsch la Crosse County

Christmas stamp book sale for friends and customers

Postage stamp books offered for Christmas gifts and humane effort support. Items include 10 cent and 25 cent books and a $1.00 option, advertised at local stores PARK STORE BARRON'S TEN CENT STORE ERD'S THE TRUNE and backed by local presidents.

Barron's Erd's the Trune W. R. Finch W. H. Tarbox J. L. Callahan

Dine to Tune of Greater LaCrosse Civic Dinner Local Plan

A six o'clock dinner at the Masonic temple Tuesday evening December 14 will explain the Civic Corporation plan and urge stock subscriptions. Waterl oo notes Waterloo Iowa growth from 8,490 in 1895 to 27,000 in 1910 with 120 factories, $13,000,000 annual output, and 2,250,000 wage roll as a model for the plan.

Civic Corporation Masonic Temple L. F. Easton L. C. Colman H. J Board of Trade John Utermoehl Retail Merchants’ Protective Association Retail] Grocers’ Association Taggart Ccorporation Waterloo Iowa

Tribune Claims Clear Lead in La Crosse Daily Circulation

The Tribune announces a house to house canvass showing it has more paid subscribers in La Crosse than all other English daily papers combined. The survey, supervised by two circulation men, covered every home and excludes street and newsstand sales.

Tribune la Crosse Lacrosse Chronicle Leader-Press

TOTAL BY CARRIERS AND CANVASS CLAIMS

The Tribune leads city circulation over the Chronicle and Leader-Press with sizable margins and a refund offer to advertisers. The report notes figures may shift month to month and includes exchanges about Dr. Cook and navigator calculations.

Probe to examine affidavits in Cook data dispute

In Copenhagen the investigation into Dr. Frederick A. Cook’s data will start by reviewing affidavits from Captain A. W. Loose and George H. Dunkle alleging they manufactured many records. Dunkle claims unpaid balance of 3,480 dollars for perfected records, while Loose confirms his observations for Cook but denies assigning them to Copenhagen University. Captain Loose says he never claimed Cook would submit his calculations to the university as his own.

Cook New York August Wendel Loose Frederick A. Cook Copenhagen A. W. Loose George H. Dunkle Stromgren Coo Grees North Walter Lonsdale Walte Lonsdale Dunkle Captain Loose Brooklyn Dr. Cook University of Copenhagen

Cook Report About Explorer At Wells Sanitarium

Dec 9 report notes no confirmation that Dr. Frederick A. Cook is at Pine Tree Sanitarium Wells Maine officials say messages sent there will be taken care of ensuring communications are handled.

Cook New York Frederick A. Cook Pine Tree Sanitarium Wells

Tausche and Welch Buy Sokolik Barber Shop

Wm. Tausche and J. G. Welch have purchased the Sokolik barber shop at 517-519 Main Street. The buyers were previously located on Third Street.

Wm. Tausche J. G. Welch Sokolik Main Street Tausche and Welch Third Street

Granddad Bluff Saved by Civic Gift and Road Funds

La Crosse residents led by Mrs. G. C. Hixon raised about 15 000 to buy Granddad Bluff and adjoining land for public ownership held for the city. The donation, including 12 000 from Mrs. Hixon, funds for roads and improvements, and gifts from local firms and individuals, ends years of agitation over quarrying and tree removal.

Granddad Bluff Ellis B. Usher Joseph M. Hixon G. C. Hixon Hixon Park Bluff la Crosse L. F. Easton F. A. Copeland L. C. Colman Henry Gund Elsie Gile Scott E. G. Perkins B. B. Edwards E. E. Bentley van Steenwyk H. J. Hirshheimer Gysbert van Steenwyk G. H. Gordon H. L. Colman E. L. Colman E. R. Barron Co J. B. Funke Elliott Loeffler Dr. Edward Evans G. Heileman Brewing Co John P. Salter Seed Co George Zeisler la Crosse Water Power Co Smith Mfg. Co Forrest

Steamer W C Richardson Wrecked Off Buffalo

The steamer W C Richardson ran aground about three miles from Buffalo this morning. Five men are reported drowned while rescuers saved 14 men who were brought into Buffalo harbor.

Buffalo N. Y W. C. Richardson

Weather Outlook For Wisconsin Minnesota Iowa

Coldest reading in La Crosse at four below. Agta Barry reported above average winds and trace snowfall. Wisconsin forecasts show fair conditions tonight with a colder northeast, Friday rise in temperatures. Minnesota expected partly cloudy tonight and Friday with a gradual warm up. Iowa remains fair tonight and Friday with temperatures slowly increasing.

la Crosse Agta Wisconsin Minnesota Iowa

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