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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1911
Page
1
The Congregational church hosts its annual meeting with a soup feast. Merchants and local dignitaries, led by F. W. Sisson, prepare and serve the soup in the parish hall at 6:30. Business for the coming year will be discussed and officers elected after the supper.
A Milwaukee area report states Mrs. Ida Johnson was arrested at a local railroad station on advice of New Lisbon authorities for kidnapping her own six year old daughter. The child was taken to Cleveland then returned to a New Lisbon family for adoption.
Report says Mrs. Fannie Zim, living in Lyndon Illinois amid poverty, found more than $4 000 in bills while sewing hems and preparing meals for friends. The feature notes her long life of hardship and exposure to old age.
Weather conditions show unsettled skies with mostly cloudy to cloudy periods tonight and Thursday. Temperatures remain near current levels with light to moderate winds and a general trend toward warmer central portions.
New York reports a bull market in Gold Bricks (Un) Ltd with demand outstripping supply and prices high after profit taking. Col George P. Clark of R G Dun Co purchased a half share in a lottery prize with Major Parks. they won a $10,000 capital prize but Clark found the box held only paper slips.
Arizona voters backed Democrats in the first state election, with George W. P. Hunt leading Wells for governor and Carl Hayden ahead of John Williams in Congress. Early returns show Dems likely to control both legislative chambers, potentially electing Mark Smith and Henry Ashurst to the U.S. Senate. recall of judges eliminated, though Dems pledge to restore it after statehood. Vote counting is slow as 80 percent scratched tickets. final tallies awaited.
A north side man John Smith was jailed twenty five days after beating his wife over twenty five cents. He took a purse containing seventy five dollars from her and was refused permission to pay his own fine and gain release for her husband. The judge denied the request and upheld the sentence.
Washington December 13 Senator Lea Tennessee Democrat introduced a relief bill allocating fifty thousand dollars for victims of the Briceville Tennessee mine disaster.
The Justice Department outlines a federal prosecution plan against alleged dynamite conspirators led from Indianapolis. Oscar Lawler will head Los Angeles activity with DA Miller supervising the Indianapolis phase, aiming to use federal statutes and severing murder proofs to state authorities if found. Franklin Bribery Case Seen Likely to Collapse After arraignment, Franklin faces Bain and Lockwood charges with bail issues and potential legal obstacles.
Secretary Hilles and Harry New outline ironclad instructions for state conventions to bind delegates to Taft. The push aims to avert a stampede and secure enough delegate support for Taft’s renomination. New and Hilles met while Cecil Lyon of Texas and other southern members discussed opposition. A preliminary committee meeting is planned in Chicago for the second week of January.
Anton John Tilney a fireman on the gunboat Helena was drowned Monday at Shanghai according to navy dispatches today His home was 751 Logan street St Paul Minn The body has not been recovered
State Treasurer Dahl received a check for 1607.64 from Milwaukee for the Black River Falls school fund, lifting the fund to over 3300. The Black River Falls general relief fund now stands at 33096.61.
Rome reports a papal decree declaring St Patrick's Day a holy day but not an obligation. The ruling allows March 17 to be observed as a feast day even if it falls on a day of abstinence.
Christmas trees fill store displays in sizes large and small signaling Santa Claus will visit. Shoppers crowd counters as the plentiful supply and good quality trees promise a festive season for children and families.
A historic campaign presses for abrogation of a major treaty after half a century of disputes. Advocates claim unresolved issues and shifting power dynamics justify removal while opponents warn of instability and diplomatic fallout. The effort centers on legal arguments and regional impact.
Washington reports Chairman Sulzer of the foreign affairs committee urges immediate House action to abrogate the 1832 Russian passport treaty. He argues Russia sustains discrimination against American citizens including Baptist missionaries Catholic priests and others, demanding a new treaty with no loopholes.
In New York the ailing hotel proprietor W E Stokes lies recovering after kidney abscess surgery while Ethel Conrad, one of the indicted shooters, testifies. She performs as if in a melodrama, using legal techs to dodge questions and even appeals to Justice Marcus to grant exemptions from answering.
Fred Bowman, sought for the December 2 murder of Mrs. Edmund J. Kauffman in Chicago, was arrested today at Oakland Illinois by Chicago sergeants O Connor and Eagan and Coles County Sheriff Ayer. He is being hurried to Chicago and will not make any statement.
Counter-charge from New shows Taft cannot Garry Indiana amid political dispute. No further details available in readable text.
In Washington the Indiana political rift tops Republican chatter as Captain Harry S. New and Indiana State Chairman Edwin M. Lee trade accusations. Lee asserts he cannot carry Indiana for Taft. New claims Lee’s stance is part of a prearranged plan and questions Lee’s sincerity about Taft. Lee replies that his verdict stems from Indiana conditions and urges unity for Republican success.
Morris Jensen aged 39 formerly on the Racine police force was killed Tuesday evening when an interurban car struck him on the M R and K electric road south of Racine. He had been sleeping on duty years earlier and was later employed as an engineer at Lakeside factory. His discharge led to the discovery that his exhaustion came from caring for his dying wife. he leaves three destitute children.
Chairman Dillingham said all interested in the Lorimer case agree to a swift inquiry. About six witnesses will be called and Judge Hanccy, Lorimer’s counsel, said the proceedings would take little time. It is probable Senator Lorimer will be the last witness.
A detachment from the gun boat Villa Lobos arrived overland from Tung Ting lake to Yu Chow. Pirates have been committing frightful atrocities in the Yangtze region and missionaries are believed to be in danger.
Washington December 13 General Bixby asked Congress for another quarter million dollars to raise the battleship Maine bringing the total to 900000 He also urged Congress to decide the disposition of the vessel's hulk.
NEW YORK, Dec. 13. Mrs. John Martin admitted that a suffragist argument has never been tried. She ridiculed Charlotte Perkins Gilman in a Civic Education of Women meeting and recounted a dialogue where no woman votes, the anti suffragist notes men are needed and Godly, while the suffragist replies it has never been tried.
In Briceville Tennessee three miles under Cross Mountain mine Sam Miller and his gang of helpers evade deadly gas as 25 government rescuers race to reach them. Miller signs chalked notes at each stop while fires flare and Thistle mine joins the effort. Thirty eight dead reported.
After twelve panicky hours aboard the British steamer Delhi aground off Cape Trafalgar, passengers including the Duke and Duchess of Fife with their daughters Princesses Alexandra and Maud were rescued by the French cruiser Priant which braved a tempest. The Delhi crew remained aboard and the rescued are expected to be brought to Gibraltar. Rescue came after wireless calls in fog.
Thomas J. Lynch won re election as National League president by a 6 to 2 vote. Brooklyn and Philadelphia favored R. W. Brown of Louisville.
In a police inquiry, Frank Yolton and ex mayor Sorensen describe efforts to segregate a district and close red light venues. Sorensen claims the district was never closed and accuses internal department rings while praising chief Webber's honesty in La Crosse.
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