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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1911
Page
3
A murky report indicates police progress toward closing the red light district amid claims no single author exists for the operation. A written order for permanent shutdown appears in the office of a certain official, suggesting broad citywide action despite ongoing resistance by some men and the district’s establishment.
The text argues proprietors must clearly display their absence, condemning the excessive harm produced by what it calls a “necessary evil” that has borne too much unnecessary evil.
The Outlook reviews a study in comparative religion by Central Congregational Church Brooklyn. It argues that religious character in nations stems from temperamental traits of peoples, not from the creed itself, and questions causation between religion and social outcomes.
A local justice of the peace was ready to marry a colored couple when the groom was asked for his father's Christian name and his mother's maiden name. The bride interrupted with a witty remark that she did not know her father’s maiden name, prompting laughter and a pause in the proceedings.
John Schroers, a well known New York newspaper man, is seriously ill at his home and not expected to survive. He fell ill with pneumonia two weeks ago, with condition worsening to critical yesterday.
John Robinson, a Black man in Chicago, dressed in feminine clothes to find work washing clothes but was arrested and fined $100. he is now at the jail. The report also notes other oddities around the city and country, including a four year old runaway found by police and a bear in Elgin, Illinois, shot after holiday chicken losses.
Charles E Harris writes that Swamp Root cured his kidney and stomach ailments after eight bottles. He claims early treatment would have saved money and suffering. The statement is sworn by J P Kinley on July 12 1969 in Marion Iowa.
A letter to Dr Kilmer and Co of Binghamton New York promotes a sample bottle of Swamp Root and a booklet on kidneys and bladder. It urges mentioning the La Crosse Daily Tribune and notes regular bottle sizes of fifty cents and one dollar at drug stores.
Mr. Frank Winninger brings a musical and dramatic ensemble to the La Crosse Theater on Wednesday December 13 with a new production A German Gentleman. The cast specializes in music singing and dancing and delivers a complete stage musical comedy experience. Also featured is Lyman H Howes Travel Festival presenting imperial pageantry with vivid costumes and scenes recalling ancient wars and chivalry.
The poem laments reduced boxing earnings in 1812 with promoters and purses shrinking. It suggests hope for higher prizes but notes legislators curb fighters and the sport loses money. A pug’s life is mocked as the millin business declines.
Frank Smith, star pitcher for Cincinnati in the National League last season and Tarboro native, faced local fury when Texas league manager George Leidy tried to recruit him. Citizens warned Leidy with threats at a hotel, but Leidy declared his American rights and stayed resolved to leave for the departure train at 7:30.
A cook confessed to using the judge's private bath tub and was sternly reproved by the judge. The judge stated disapproval but noted no objection to use if done openly, while accusing the cook of acting behind his back. The anecdote comes from Norman E. Mack's National Monthly.
Juhasz the clever near magician headlines at the Majestic this week. He travels with press notices from cities he visited, evidence of his success beyond La Crosse impressing fellow vaudeville artists.
NEW YORK Miss Yu Jung Chang granddaughter of Li Hung Chang authored a three act play presented by young Chinese girls. The words are English containing much slang.
A passenger resists a ticket check on a train at a junction and claims the card will speak for him. The clerk tries to summon the station master as the train moves on. The scene shifts to a lonely platform with a passenger musing on being wrongfully accused.
A reader criticizes druggists who push substitutes and insists Newbro s Herpicide is the only genuine dandruff destroyer. The ad praises the product for preventing dandruff, hair loss, and itching, noting one dollar bottles and samples by mail from The Herpicide Co Detroit Mich with Hoeschler Bros as agents.
James Beach a longtime resident of Pine Creek Valley died Friday night at Lutheran hospital in La Crosse after losing an arm in a shredder and suffering from lockjaw. He leaves a wife and four small children. Funeral services were held Monday with burial in Nadine cemetery.
Ellen R. Peck, 82, once dubbed the most successful confidence woman in U.S. crime history, was quietly released yesterday from Auburn state prison. Her alleged life thefts are said to have totaled over $1,000,000. The parole or release was kept secret.
Young Jack Shiftless asks to attend a night show and explains he has two tickets. Old Bill consents to accompany him to ensure the outing stays out of trouble.
New York December 12 The demurrers of the American Sugar Refining company and other defendants in the government suit to dissolve the Sugar trust under the Sherman law were overruled yesterday by the United States circuit court.
The supreme court ruled that railroads must ensure no cars are moved that lack proper safety appliances, regardless of when or how those devices are out of order. The decision tightens enforcement of the safety appliance law nationwide.
Mayor William J. Gaynor welcomed western governors and urged judiciary recall in a formal address. Governors applauded the call as part of the welcome.
W C Berry travels to Chicago for fat stock show. William Beach Jr returns from Montana to Dakota. Mrs William Randall hosted the Ladies Aid. Mrs Jessie Smith of Onalaska visited town then returned home. Harold Vier spent weekend in La Crosse. W H Harrington installed a new cash register. Adolph Mayhe left for Fort Dodge Iowa. Charlie Sims of La Crosse visited. Alfred McKown and father went to Texas for the winter.
The tariff board report on wool was delivered in Washington, and the president will transmit his first tariff message to Congress within a few days.
Washington December 12. The government asked yesterday for an early Supreme Court hearing to determine whether the new court of commerce can reverse decisions of the Interstate Commerce Commission.
Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets aid digestion by supplying missing gastric elements and converting food into blood. Carry a package, take one after heavy meals, and the store guarantees relief or a refund. Three sizes 25c 50c and 1.00, Rexall Remedies only at The Rexall Store.
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