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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1913
Page
8
In Wahoo Nebraska Maggie Johnson, nursed from a cot due to poisoning, was found guilty of manslaughter for killing her husband John Johnson in Ashland after a quarrel. The sentence ranges from one to ten years. She attempted suicide the night before and listened to the verdict calmly.
Andrew Carnegie launched a strong defense of Senator Elihu Root of New York as a Republican presidential candidate. Carnegie praised Root for winning the Nobel Peace Prize and urged that the party nominate him as its best chance for president.
District Attorney Yockex pledged action under the new gossip law after merchants complained rumors harmed established firms. Out of town salesmen allegedly claimed competitors faced bankruptcy and urged customers to buy extra supplies to prepare for rivals' closure.
The Wisconsin Implement Dealers association annual convention adjourned at noon with Ro toe Waite of Sermont elected president. Officers named include Vice President William Victoria Muscoda, Secretary FR Lebenthal Eau Claire, and directors B S Robbins Eau Claire T J Williams Randolph and John Jill Bois Green Bay. An indirect gubernatorial stay was noted in a resolution supporting farmer purchasing rights. Doraw’s sanity inquiry found him mentally fit. district attorney Yockey said trial to start immediately.
Harry Dorow, who killed Mrs. Emily Will sister of Police Lieutenant Maas, is declared sane and will face trial for the murder. The incident involved a length of gas pipe and drew sharp local scrutiny.
A blaze started at noon in Manly eight miles north of Mason City Iowa and firemen rushed to battle flames on a special train. The blaze endangers homes and business districts as firefighters work to contain it before spreading further.
A blaze at two o clock engulfed multiple downtown buildings including Clemens bakery Curtis restaurant McCarty millinery and Mitchell dry goods. Firefighters battled the flames as two blocks of storefronts burned. No injuries reported and investigation underway.
In Waseca Minnesota Julius Sotebeer a 61 year old carpenter and his 63 year old wife were found dead in their bed this noon from coal gas inhalation from a stove near their bed.
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