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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1911
Page
6
An advertisement touts Pape's Cold Compound as curing grippe and severe colds after two to three doses. It claims rapid relief from headache, fever, sneezing, and nasal symptoms with no quinine, cost of a 25 cent package, and worldwide druggist availability.
Lieutenant Charles Lantheaume, famed aviator, died when his monoplane plunged 1500 feet near Etamps while en route from Melun to visit his sisters. The craft turned over several times. his body was unrecognizable when recovered.
National Business Congress met behind closed doors to draft resolutions urging business leaders to enter politics. Delegates focused on capital and labor, prompting talks of creating an industrial commission with powers to legislate a peaceful end to labor discord.
To prevent delays on the marsh well, a platform was erected so work can proceed despite rising La Crosse River floodwaters from Saturday evening rains. With the platform in place, water will not hinder progress and operations can continue as planned.
Mr and Mrs A J Philips marked their golden wedding at their West Salem home with about sixty guests and family members presenting gifts. Married in La Crosse county fifty years ago they have lived in the county throughout.
Mrs. Augusta Pohlman aged 34 died of gangrene of the lungs at St. Francis hospital yesterday. Born in Germany she had lived on a farm near Dakota Minnesota for many years. Survived by husband and six children. Funeral set for tomorrow afternoon in Dakota.
New York efforts to land the next Democratic national convention are under way led by Charles F. Murphy boss of Tammany Hall. The New York board of aldermen has already voted to favor hosting the event.
Mrs Glanys Hickman 41 commits death by own action at her parents home in Milwaukee after grieving over the loss of an infant at her residence in Lyman, South Dakota. She is survived by a husband and two children.
Local notice states Hattie Bowker surrendered funds in a case labeled lice Station with limited readable details. No further names or dates are available in the fragment.
Former mayor Ori J. Sorensen testifies about pressure on Chief Webber to close resorts amid graft allegations. Hattie Bowker, keeper of a Jay Street resort, testifies about payments to Yolton and McGrath while denying other charges. Witnesses discuss affidavits, threats, and conflicting statements as sessions pause.
The Masquers high school dramatic club rehearses The Scrap of Paper to be staged in the auditorium on Wednesday evening December 20. Janet Anderson headlines as Mme Susanne de Russeville with Claire Bovee, Ralph Scott, Ruth Boynton, Marion Sanford and Albert Weimar in principal and supporting roles.
The Lit club met last night at the high school with several topics. Albert Weibrecht spoke on the Panama canal late developments and Edwin Stavrum discussed the Madison basketball game prospects.
Anna Tribi choevski, recently shot by her lover John Holicka who then shot himself, married him in Kenosha municipal court ten days after the incident. Holicka was released on bonds of 2500 dollars before the ceremony. The bride, weak from her wound, said she married him out of love not fear, vowing to love honor and obey.
In Winona Minnesota motor men employed by the receivership of the Winona Railway and Light company walked off the job shortly before noon after an ultimatum to conference with a union committee. The strike followed the dismissal yesterday of union President Holmes and Secretary Phillips by the receivership.
Thomas Raper aged 54 died at Lutheran hospital from exposure and starvation after being found in a shed near Dark Slough yesterday afternoon. He had crawled there exhausted after crossing a slough while returning to a sick friend for provisions and medicine. A sack of food was found nearby. He is survived by a wife and relatives. funeral arrangements pending.
No. 1 fire company responded at noon to a small chimney fire at 1701 Main Street the home of Mrs. Thomas Williams. The blaze was extinguished without loss.
Testimony centers on Frank Scott and Sorensen as police disarray is examined. Henry Rooney and John Taylor testify about Scott’s reputation and alleged orders to close houses. Omerberg describes interference with witness Hattie Bowker and a doctor’s conference.
In New York at noon Eddie Root, a victim of a morning spill among six day cyclists, is seriously ill with a badly swollen left leg and fears of blood poisoning. Dr. Cox plans moving Root home once fever subsides as leaders reach 11 miles and one lap at the sixtieth hour. record stands at 1,209 miles nine laps with no position changes.
Royal Neighbors at Mayflower camp No. 393 R N A elected officers for the ensuing year at the regular meeting Tuesday December 21. Oracle Bertha Owen past oracle Clara B Sloane vice oracle Elizabeth Schwenker recorder Katie Reunee receiver Lillie Storch chancellor Lena Gross marshal Anna Neuman inner sentinel Thresa Bernd outer sentinel Emma Feyen managers Anna Powell Chas Storch Anna Wold physician Dr Chas Bechman
Racine Wisconsin December meeting of the Decmae Regiment Uniform Bank Pythias is set for Thursday evening with Knights expected from Kee Kenosha Manitowoc Sheboygan and Madison.
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