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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1912
Page
7
State fire marshal P M Purtell probes a blaze at Skelton and Raight saloon in Madison Wisconsin. The fire broke out under suspicious circumstances near the police station as authorities investigate the cause and actions following the incident.
In Janesville Wisconsin on December 9 Will Kinkely a prosperous young farmer shot Emma Fiedler 20 then killed himself by blowing off his head. Authorities believe fear of exposure of their two year relationship drove the tragedy.
An advertisement touts Knowlton's Danderine as a 25 cent cure for dandruff and dull hair. It claims within minutes the scalp is cleared and hair looks fuller, with weeks of use bringing new hair growth and lustrous, healthy-looking tresses.
John McAllister a 55 year old resident of Washington Heights requests to be killed. He has progressive muscular atrophy and has been paralyzed for seven years. Doctors estimate he could live fifteen more years but he seeks humane removal. He urges passage of a law permitting euthanasia for hopeless incurrables.
Members of the Wisconsin Retail Implement and Vehicle Dealers Association will convene a three day convention and exhibition at the Auditorium in Milwaukee beginning tomorrow. The meeting runs Wednesday and Thursday with demonstrations and industry discussions planned.
Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy offers darkening of hair and relief from dandruff and itching. A fifty cent bottle is available from druggists with a guarantee of refund if not as represented. O. T. Erhart. Advertisement.
Harry explains parliamentary usage to Mabel as he preps to preside at a girls club meeting. He asks permission to pose a question he has wanted to raise for a year, seeking her consent to proceed.
The national capital buzzes as contenders vie to be named inaugural chairman for the Wilson Taft transition with the chairman's wife poised for prominence in the ceremonies. The winner faces duties, decorations, and social notoriety while the wife gains wide coverage of attire and events. The piece notes surrounding local visits and society happenings as the social season kicks off.
Local notes report Mrs. C W Snow traveling to Mondovi for family illness. Robert Brice returns to St Paul after a week with relatives. Meta Warner to Rochester after visiting. Mr and Mrs Oscar Haug visit Holmen. Helga Moe from Milwaukee visits family. church women host December 12 at church parlors. Ethel Solem from Wonewoc visits sister Mae at the Agricultural school. Young People Missionary society meets at church parlors hosted by Amanda Kettleson and Herbert Gaarder. Mrs James Barnum and children of Sioux Falls visit sister Mrs W H Aldrich. Melvin Kummerstead returns to Albany.
Sir Thomas Lipton, in St. Louis, dismissed rumors of his engagement to a Denver woman. He said the reports recur, calling them embarrassing to the young woman, and explained he met her and her family in England and said goodbye. He added he would build a shamrock for a Pacific coast race.
Madison Wis Dec 9 The Wisconsin Rhodes scholarship committee will meet to examine candidates for Oxford. University of Wisconsin nominee is Arthur B Doe of Milwaukee and L C McKinney of Appleton represents Lawrence College.
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