10 Dec 1910
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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1910
Page
1
A fragment from a Wisconsin newspaper column presents satirical sketches of a prominent local figure who shuns convention and two carefree men who swap tickets for a lecture and a ball. The piece blends humor with social observations and hints at ongoing town chatter.
In Cambridge Massachusetts the Leblanc murder trial defense rested after witnesses described a woman near the church and scene of the crime. Glover’s wife testified denying revolver purchases and prior abuse allegations as the case prorogues until Monday.
Frauds within the city health department are under investigation by the bureau of accounts. Medical inspectors allegedly submitted long lists of vaccinated persons taken from tombstones city records and telephone books, with many names fictitious.
An unconfirmed Pall Mall Gazette report says Monaco, once ruled by Prince Albert, has been proclaimed a republic by its municipal council in Monte Carlo.
Rom Felto a 21 year old Turk in Terre Haute Indiana laughed through his confession to City Judge Ball that he shot and killed John Demo a 30 year old Turk last night. Felto a glass factory boss recently discharged Demo's brother is believed insane.
An elegantly dressed man and Mrs. Raymond arrive at a gala but the man is delayed at the door. The doortender demands 2.50, leaving him with eighty cents. A collection is taken to cover the ticket shortfall while guests joke about the incident in restrained gravity.
Chicago readers hear Walter Freeman Cooling claim long buried prehistoric foods could cut prices. He lists preserved mastodon soup, mammoth steaks from 2000 B C, tropical salads from polar growths, whale cutlets, coconut milk, protoplasm ice cream, and primeval mud demi tasse as evidence.
Mrs Charlotte Vincent Drummond married secretly to Charles R Drummond a millionaire realty man says a powerful influence forced her to wed. Her sister in law Mrs Charlotte Bente Drummond and other wives claim similar outcomes and seek annulment. The ceremony occurred in Clayton under assumed names Charles Randall and Helen Vance.
Circuit Judge E C Higbee denied a divorce decree to Matilda Gavin and ruled against trial marriages after hearing multiple applications. The court offered two weeks to consider further investigation while noting the practice is not supported. Mary Moses was granted $25 a month alimony rather than a divorce after alleging cruelty.
A coroner's jury in Waukesha investigates the death of J. P. Hendricks a wealthy Chicagoan whose frozen body was found near the city yesterday with a bullet hole in the head and a revolver in his hand indicating a likely self inflicted or foul play scenario.
By Supt. D. C. Dewey The City Mission is blessed and will change sentiment among La Crosse residents. A home visit revealed children joining a regular church Sunday school, though a neighbor scoffed at the shift, saying I am surprised you send your children to that dir.
Call La Crosse Elks to nominate local families in need for a complimentary Christmas dinner. Send details including family name address ages of children to William F. Hurtgen at Advance Bedding Co. Provide explicit location information to aid delivery.
Trenton New Jersey December 10 R Floyd Clark chief counsel for Porter Charlton says he will seek a writ of habeas corpus to block extradition to Italy over the murder case of Mary Castle Charlton. He argues the secretary of state overstepped in ordering extradition and vows to appeal to the Supreme Court if needed.
Five more contraband Chinese were found in the holds of the liner Chiyo Maru which arrived yesterday. Paul Schultz a stevedore was arrested today by secret service officers on suspicion of being one of the underlings of the smuggling ring. United States Commissioner Steward hinted several prominent federal officials may be involved.
Former Vice President Fairbanks arrived at the White House in Washington, D.C., to spend the week as the guest of President Taft, who welcomed him this afternoon.
Norman Farquhar, once fleeing Brown County believing he killed John McGuire, met the rival at the Logansport US Army recruiting station. McGuire, who survived a bullet Farquhar feared had killed him, is set to press charges. McGuire later married the woman at the center of the feud.
Wisconsin records a population of 2 333 860, up 264 818 from previous count, a 12.7 percent increase. Official figures show growth across urban and rural areas, reflecting demographic shifts in the state.
The census office reports 91 972 266 for continental U S population up 21 percent to 98 402 151 with dependencies. Wisconsin gains a congressman bringing its population to 2 333 860 up 12 7 percent. Montana shows rapid growth to 376 053 up 54 5 percent. The ranking lists New York first and includes Washington Wisconsin Florida Alaska and more.
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