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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1906
Page
1
Autopsy finds Dona Gilman died by strangulation. Police plan warrants for mother Dana Gilman and potential accessories brother Collins Gilman sister Frayme Gilman as investigations continue. Coroner Kline and doctors will hold a statement on autopsy results later today.
Attorneys make final arguments in the Standard case in Findlay Ohio with a decision not expected until week’s end.
Dr. W. A. Billy Edwards secured $25,000 damages against Oscar F. Anderson in Chicago in Judge Walker’s court last Friday after a jury verdict. The high profile case drew local attention amid Anderson’s divorce troubles. Edwards is currently at Milwaukee Medical College.
Albert Smith of 1611 Badger street will be arraigned before Police Justice Haunt tomorrow on a charge of allowing his dog to run the streets without a muzzle. Mrs. Albert Boehm of 512 Oakland street, bitten two weeks ago, seeks damages in a civil suit. Smith was arrested December 1 after Boehm notified police. he pleaded not guilty and the case was adjourned to tomorrow as a deterrent to other violators.
Mrs. K Wingstad will entertain the Ladies Aid society of Trinity Lutheran church on Avon Street this afternoon in the church parlor.
King Leopold of Belgium rejects reports of Congo cruelties and says he acts for Negroes. He praises America and press, claims no personal profit, and asserts Congo suffers cannibalism historically while he strives to elevate inhabitants and aid commerce.
Testimony began in district court at St Paul in the murder trial of Henry Sussman former La Crosse resident charged with first degree murder in the Sept 26 shooting of his wife Fannie Sussman at the Glenwood hotel Minneapolis. State's evidence will show premeditated murder. defense may argue emotional insanity and intoxication.
Mrs Gust Wagner an 80 year old resident of Caledonia near Trempealeau died from severe burns suffered when her clothing caught fire from a kitchen stove. Born in Germany she had lived in Trempealeau county fifty years.
Thirty three lots on French island sold for a total of 337.50 as floods threaten sloughs with the Mississippi spring rise. A deed was filed transferring thirty three lots from George B. Marvin to Frank Jollivette, a French island resident who may use the property well.
Chester Gillette was sentenced in Herkimer to be electrocuted at Auburn prison the week beginning January 28. He will be transported within ten days. A motion for a new trial was denied.
Edward Dunne mayor of Chicago or Garret Harrison former mayor are sought to address the Board of Trade at the annual banquet. A A Bentley banquet committee member will depart tonight to secure one of the men and report back on return.
Mrs Mary Schuttenhelm of 712 Winnebago street died last night at age 67. Funeral services are scheduled for tomorrow.
Sunday featured Biederwolf meetings and Rodeheaver performances as crowds gathered for youth focused events at the YM C A and Congregational church. Dr Biederwolf urged starting Christian life young while the evening service drew a rare all male attendance with enthusiastic singing and a trombone solo.
The Tribune announces winners of the popularity contest with Miss Minnie Volz securing a $500 piano after polling over 1,669,000 votes in her district. Judges report the final count fair and awards are set for California trips and other prizes, with a public 1906 La Crosse event backdrop.
Former U S Senator Arthur Brown of Utah was shot in the Hotel Raleigh in Washington on a Saturday. Wounded near here are details tying Belle Cameron La Crosse and Don Carlos Cameron, once Houston county Minn school superintendent, to the case. Brown is listed in critical condition.
The Nobel Peace Prize of 40 000 dollars will be given to end the Russo Japanese war. Roosevelt plans to devote funds to industrial peace, naming trustees and a rotating six member arbitration panel to settle disputes. John Mitchell is named to serve, plus another capitalist ally. A second wartime year will begin a three year rotating term. The prize is handed to Roosevelt in Christiania and will be administered by appointed officials.
Campaign records show Palmer spent $950 on the regular election, plus $364 at primaries, with items including pencils, cigars, meals, lodging, and printing. The excerpt also details a large evangelist event led by Dr. Biederwolf, with men rising to pledge faith and upcoming lectures and choruses.
Local forecaster Oberholzer hoisted a cold wave warning predicting a twenty degree drop to near zero in La Crosse. The disturbance from the northwest drives below zero readings across Nebraska and Minnesota with a Pacific Coast storm expected to ease conditions later. Brisk winds shift from northwesterly to southerly, bringing unsettled weather after the cold spell.
Harry J. Wilcox of Wabasha and Mae L. Fitting of La Crosse secured a marriage license today. Wilcox is connected with the packet Lion.
Judge Fruit and Court Reporter Harison will leave for Viroqua tomorrow morning to begin the winter term of court for Vernon county. The calendar is short and will take about two weeks. Several La Crosse cases of minor importance are listed. Local attorneys have been retained in some cases.
The Y M C A Wisconsin state convention dates are January 17 to 20 in La Crosse with sessions in the Congregational church and association rooms. A large Friday banquet on January 18 expects about 400 guests, featuring speakers Fred B. Smith Neil McMillan and George J. Fisher, among others.
John V. Palmer stands trial before Judge Brintley on December 6 for assault and battery against Sherman Stone. The defendant was found not guilty.
Fair tonight and Tuesday with a sharp cold wave tonight. Temperatures fall to about 24 degrees and rise to around 26 degrees Tuesday. Winds near 10 mph.
Dr Lizzie Berg died Friday evening at 6 o clock at her home 477 Grand Avenue Chicago Ill Her remains were brought here Sunday morning at 3 30 o'clock to the home of her sister Mrs M Olson 809 South Fourth Street The funeral will be held Tuesday afternoon from the house and 230 o'clock from the Norwegian Lutheran church Rev H G Magelssen will officiate Interment at Oak Grove.
The Monarch, a Northern Navigation steamer, wrecked on Isle Royal forty miles from Port Arthur during a heavy gale. Forty passengers clung to rigging while tugs rescued all. ship a total loss though insured, and exposure fears linger for those on the island.
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