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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1910
Page
6
An advertising copy touts GOLD DUST as a laundry aid that dissolves in water to lather instantly. It claims the product softens hard water and reduces rubbing and wear on garments by doing most of the work automatically.
California officials pledges protect residents over capital interests in a public address. Gov Johnson emphasized safety and welfare measures, aiming to reassure citizens amid policy debates.
California governor-elect Hiram Johnson presses for initiative and recall along with strong corporate regulation. He says California will return to the founders' principle of rule by the people and plans expansive workers protections and public service controls. Johnson reports support from insurgent lawmakers in Washington for a San Francisco worlds fair plan and praises Theodore Roosevelt as the most popular man in California.
In Coruna Indiana yesterday a gasoline street lamp exploded while two blacksmiths Wm Burr and Jay Clark shoeing a horse. The blast killed the horse and wrecked the shop burying the men. Burr was saved by the anvil they worked at and Clark by the horse remains near him.
Hood River company Apple Land & Orchard sends boxes of Extra Fancy Spitz to John C. Burns Capt. I. H. Moulton Fred Hankerson and others in La Crosse. Pate Davidson and his brother, prominent in local lumber days, now run fruit land deals and grow fine fruit. Davidson notes a 10 000 box yield from five year old trees and hints at future commercial distribution.
The Fay Lewis team from La Crosse defeated the Winona team on neutral alleys with an average of 841. Rice of Winona posted a 208 in five games. The match totals show La Crosse 4623 to Winona 4623 across sets, with individual scores listed.
President Day of the board of public works says the weather isn’t cold enough yet to flood the park rinks. He notes early flooding failed before, but tonight may see flooding if temperatures drop.
Rev. H. E. Elwinger in Chardon Ohio expects a slim audience for his lecture series after declaring six reasons people avoid church are not valid. He cited lack of plans, fashion, pressure, attraction to the preacher or music, new clothes and attracting new customers as unsound motives.
Milwaukee, Dec. 9. Myra F Dietz daughter of John F Dietz the Cameron Dam defender plans to submit her manuscript about the years of fighting the lumber trust in northern Wisconsin and her family life. She works on woman’s suffrage political matters and newspaper correspondence but will focus on fiction tied to their story and oppression. She and her brother Clarence are soliciting funds for their father’s defense and will stay in Milwaukee indefinitely.
George Norgaard, a soap manufacturer, returns from Evanston Illinois and other stops and is ready to begin arrangements to open his new soap factory in the city.
Henry Walthers Jr. an 18 year old...is held after shooting his father Henry Wathers while the latter attacked his wife and daughter. The youth said he bought the pistol after a long pattern of beatings and abuse and that the shooting was necessary to protect his mother and sister.
At 3 o'clock the leaders in the six day bicycle race had covered 2,044 miles 4 laps. The record is 2,144 miles 6 laps.
A sparsely attended charity performance in La Crosse drew mixed praise for The Deacon. Myron Locke stole the show as Pete the servant with natural humor, while Edward Mabie and Mrs. Martell delivered solid turns as villain and wife. Casts from visiting troupes impressed with sharp entrances and short scene transitions.
In a bid to avert a reactionary coup and possible military dictatorship, the Turkish minister of war summoned commanders of all garrisons and leading police chiefs to meet in Constantinople to discuss repressive measures.
Miss Alma Sampoe of Spring Valley Minnesota and Mr A Tippery of New Albin were married at Mrs Johnsons 936 Rest street Thursday evening Rev A H Ingham officiating. They were attended by Miss Clara Forschler and Mr Geo Forschler of this city.
Local Republicans predict a landslide in the upcoming municipal election with a united front. J W Bryant and John Dengler are floated as mayoral possibilities alongside Bert Smith tied to the pure water effort. Party leaders promise a fierce, faction free race and a whirlwind campaign beginning well before voting.
John P Lin ton lodge No 27 Knights of Pythias elected officers for the coming year Chancellor Commander A C Radke Vice chancellor Charles Wachs Prelate Will Noble Master of Work H H Walters Keeper of Records and Seals C A Hunt Master of Finance C C Hamilton Master of Exchequer J D Wilson Master at Arms W G Kiefer Inner Guard A B Hankerson Outer Guard S B Woodhouse Trustee Edward Cronan The order plans to confer degrees on many applicants as younger members take on roles and activity trends up for the year.
The Mitsunaga trial faces concern over race demonstrations if a guilty verdict is reached. Judge Shattuck adjourned publicly but arranged with jurors privately for a last night verdict. Tokio papers decry the court. Hilton plans an appeal. Ridgeley Wilson weighs libel action against Hilton for alleged in court accusation.
Arizona reporters note the constitutional committee will sign the basic law for the new state later today after last night's session approved the separate provision. Only the engrossing and adoption as a whole remain to be completed.
Sati Zaroni a Hindu performer dies in Chicago from gas inhalation described as death by own action after audience hissed at his juggling act. The incident occurred at a city theater as crowd reacted to the performance.
Misses Cleveland and Shuman led over fifty pupils from Washington school to the Majestic to view Alber's polar bears. The children showed great excitement during the polar bear performance while the rest of the bill entertained them.
Pau France December 9 M Legagneux soared in a Bleriot monoplane to an unofficial altitude of 10 400 feet breaking J Armstrong Drexel’s Philadelphia record.
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