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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1906
Page
1
In Paris and Rome, Masses were held in Roman Catholic churches amid a crackdown on unauthorized services. Sixty nine clergymen were summoned for holding services without legal authority while lay leaders seek church licenses. The Vatican plans a protest to the powers through Montagnini's report to the Holy See.
German Leitmerz heirs contest Wisconsin escheat of Florian Kral and relatives. Judge Brindley rece ived depositions establishing lineal heirship. Milwaukee attorneys McElroy Eschweiler Wetzler represent claimants as hearing looms.
Anton Jacobson arraigned on assault and battery after a sidewalk dispute with Fred Lendke. Lendke did not appear to prosecute. judge discharged Jacobson upon payment of costs. The case stemmed from a drunken quarrel and a posturing challenge that led to a fight.
Light rain tonight turning to snow Friday with temperatures from 34 to 36 degrees. Winds around 10 mph.
Pittsburg dispatch reports Hope the negro coachman was denied a new trial and sentenced to six years in prison plus a $50 fine for perjury in false statements about Mrs. Mary Hartje’s character.
Creditors of the Staats Regalia company approved a final dividend of 15 percent after a 54 percent total distribution from assets. Thirty six claims totaling 7,593 were filed. $1,138 distributed to creditors besides preferred claims. The company, maker of badges banners robes and paraphernalia, entered bankruptcy March 14 1906 with officers J F Stras L C Staats and E G Staats.
Elgin December 13 August Lange a 20 year old carpenter and Charles D Church 33 a city fireman were killed when a Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul limited train struck their vehicle in fog this morning. The engineer's vision was obscured by the fog.
E Rankin Duvall, protege of Edwin Booth and Belasco's company member, stabbed himself with a cheese knife at a New York lunch counter this morning. He is expected to die.
New York December 13 a special committee of the state democratic party heard Patrick McCarren charged with knifing Hearst. The committee adopted procedural methods and McCarren's counsel demanded a bill of particulars.
Peter Brenden of Blue Earth Minnesota and Mathia Sieverhuser of Westby Wisconsin secured a marriage license this morning.
St Paul Minn Dec 13 The proposed 60 million dollar stock issue by the Great Northern railway for January 4 may be blocked by the state Attorney General who says the issue is illegal. He says a domestic corporation cannot indefinitely increase capital and the road must have a hearing before the railroad warehouse commission to prove its right to issue. Injunctions are likely.
In Aurora Indiana Broncho Brooke aged five allegedly quarreled with Hazel Buffington eight then used a shotgun to shoot her dead. Authorities investigated the incident with scarce details available.
Rev Dr Biederwolf leads a revival after Dolly Varden ends as audiences leave the stage to hear an onstage revival. Exits open after act three but many stay for the sermon while a street parade marches to the theater to conclude as the curtain falls. The plan is to fill the theater with a revival audience.
King Oscar III of Sweden is reported to be critically ill with heart disease in Stockholm on December 13. The illness could affect royal duties and succession plans if his condition worsens.
Bern, Dec. 13. Edward Muller vice president of the federal council was chosen president of Switzerland to succeed Ferrer whose term has expired. Brenner head of the justice and police department was elected vice president of the council.
New York December 13 The six day race resumed at 9 this morning. Hol lister and Folger were not as seriously hurt as feared and may re enter later in the event.
A. J. Cummings, broker and head of the Cummings Commission Company, announces failure with heavy liabilities. La Crosse office and St Paul branch close as Edwards-Wood rivalry ends, customers expected to recover funds. most trades closed yesterday and small local accounts likely to be paid soon. Cummings, a longtime Minneapolis Chamber of Commerce member, suspends operations.
A terse remark blames public health messaging for fueling distrust. Citizens react to endorsements and perceived manipulation, arguing about risks and benefits of health guidance amid conflicting information from officials and media.
Henry Sussman faces trial in Minneapolis for the murder of his wife Fanny. The defense plans a possible heat of passion manslaughter plea and an insanity theory, with opening arguments stressing strained domestic relations and jealousy. The state rests. defense promises new letters and testimony from family and associates to show incompatibility and motive.
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