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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1913
Page
4
Secretary of State Bryan arrived from Washington to address clergymen at 3:30 p m and to speak at Delmonico's banquet for the Canadian society. He said political conditions are improving and the president's policies are increasingly endorsed with Congress expected to back him.
In New York on December 10 the Schmidt murder trial began with witnesses describing parts of Anna Aumueller's dismembered body. The defense will argue insanity and four alienists are expected to testify Schmidt is insane.
Mr and Mrs Dunn of 1235 Madison street welcome a baby girl born on Monday at La Crosse hospital.
The passage notes bracing autumn air dampening fly activity and warns that those who treat it as medicine may be prone to colds and fevers. It emphasizes seasonal effects on pests and health susceptibility.
John H. Ferrer park commissioner promises La Crosse residents skating by Christmas if weather cooperates. North side rink is leveled and ready for water, and West Avenue playground is prepared. A ten week skating season is planned.
In Indianapolis on December 10, about a thousand union members who remained on strike since ten days earlier planned to resume work under the union scale if employers sign no recognition agreement. Strike leader Tobin urged returning to work if wages align, but oppose if the union is not acknowledged.
Services for Fred Wasch a longtime Onalaska resident who died yesterday at his home were conducted at his residence at 2 PM. Burial followed at Oak Grove Cemetery in the city.
Detectives questioned Morris Froelich president of the Times Square Automobile company after he was wounded in the abdomen while stepping from a car in front of his home. A steel abdominal truss saved him, and Froelich said a robber fired the shot though his $1,600 diamond stickpin remained untouched.
Several city committees plan meetings this week. The ordinance and health committees will review plans for a rendering plant south of Gund’s Brewery. Streets and alleys and judiciary will meet with the city engineer and city attorney at 2 39 tomorrow afternoon. The special water committee meets at 3 o clock Thursday afternoon.
Funeral services for George H. James were held at his home 119 Mill Street at 2 50 this afternoon with Rev M F Fraser of Caledonia Street Methodist Church officiating. He was buried in Oak Grove cemetery.
D. C. Dewey, superintendent of La Crosse City Mission, appeals for beds for the new mission at 213 Pearl Street. He says the facility can shelter many, but lacks beds as cold weather drives unfortunates to seek lodging, with chairs used as beds nightly.
The historic sacrifice of John Ruskin, who gave up his wife to an artist friend, is paralleled by Mrs. Wilbur Baldwin of Tarrytown as her husband marries Miss Lillian Duryea of Nyack, a former close friend of Mrs. Baldwin.
The funeral will be held at 2 50 Thursday afternoon from the residence of H A Lee 504 South Fifth Street. The Rev H G Magelson will officiate.
A three reel film titled New York's Life and Underworld plays at the Majestic theater this week. Chuck Connors stars as the white mayor of Chinatown in a tale of a youth drawn into and reformed from the underworld. The movie is praised as a clean production with strong human interest.
A phrase is defined as a person who wastes money on strangers, illustrating a social view from the period. The expression captures a type of generous but imprudent behavior and reflects the era's conversational style.
North Side reports three special trains of German and Scandinavian Canadians bound for the homeland on Christmas travel. A western Canada train on No. 16 via the C M and St. P passed toward New York with English families and eastward connections for a steamer. Another No. 6 Milwaukee train carried English bound travelers. The Northwestern ran a westbound train with Norwegians Swedes and Germans aboard.
Mrs J Dugan returns to Jamestown after visiting at 1452 Charles Street. Dome features G M Anderson and five strong reels as Bismarck bowls drop Bangor games 3 2. Several residents recover or travel between Chicago St Paul Wilton and Seattle with visits to St Francis hospital. Royal Neighbors hold supper and annual officers election at Rose Street Woodman hall.
The Progressive League holds a Rose Street Woodman hall meeting tonight to vote on upcoming business including whether to hold the annual banquet. All members urged to attend as important matters will be discussed.
Funeral services for Mrs. H. P. Smith, longtime Onalaska resident, were held at 2 p.m. from her home. Burial followed in Onalaska.
A Milwaukee message to Jack Moore promoter of the La Crosse Athletic club says a December 19 bout could pair Marty Cutler with Arthur Nelson. Nelson seeks a scrap here and Cutler is a Milwaukee youth with many wins. Moore reports many offers from fighters statewide for dates.
Information from Milwaukee officials reports Gus Peterson, a noted Milwaukee River division brakeman, died in the company yards at Minneapolis while riding a switch engine. His last run from Milwaukee was about a week ago.
A delayed message from Denver informs of the death of Margaret Desmond, 64, corroborating reports that over fifty bodies lie undiscovered in snowbound homes. No funeral time could be given.
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