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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1909
Page
1
A banquet at six o'clock gathers business leaders to launch a new company and celebrate a major industrial corporation receiving a boost pending ratification. Local dignitaries attend as executives outline plans and expectations for the venture's future growth.
The La Crosse Board of Trade plans a Masonic Temple dinner to promote a new industrial stock venture. Subscriptions fund profits in local enterprises under trusted leaders, with immediate partial payments enabling early returns as investors attend the largest dinner yet. Tickets may be bought at the door.
Buy stamp books for Christmas mailings and gifts with 10 cent 25 cent and 1.00 options. Available at Park Store Barron’s Cent Store A F Reitzel Olson Scott Evans Rerberd’s The Tribune and local clubs led by Mrs W R Pinch and others.
A report accuses the K. and E. Syndicate of vile production and sinister plays presented last night. The piece labels immoral acts as part of a broader corrupt enterprise and calls for public scrutiny and legal action.
Des Moines ministers seek indictment of theater proprietor after protests over The Girl From Rector's. Grand jury testimony cites explicit content and moral harm, while local officials and theater manager W F Gage face scrutiny amid city and national critique. In Erie, three die and scores hurt as the Twentieth Century Limited crashes into a Chicago bound train in a blizzard, with eight injured and one killed passengers.
Denver court action seeks 50000 dollars from Judge Ben B Lindsey and collaborator Harvey J O Higgins over the Everybodys Magazine serial The Beast in the Jungle. The plaintiff, Tramway tax agent, asks imprisonment for Lindsey, noting his limited means and dedication to youth.
Springfield, NL Senator Glackin of Chicago introduced a bill in the senate to appropriate $50,000 for Cherry mine disaster survivors. On his motion the measure advanced to second reading without committee reference.
At the residence of Judge Leonora Kleeber yesterday the ceremony joined C. J. Fijelstaa and Sarah Halstenrnd. The couple will reside in La Crosse.
Charles Calkins longtime La Crosse salesman left for Tomah seven years ago after leaving Spence McCord Drug. He died in Grand Rapids Wisconsin after a brief illness at about six this morning. His wife and three children survive. Funeral planned from his Tomah home Thursday.
Washington December 14 Congressmen Richmond P Hobson D Alabama hero of Santiago said war is inevitable in a speech on The Philosophy of Naval Policy for the United States delivered in the house today He warned the United States faces early defeat and a prolonged costly war unless it builds six battleships annually to avert calamity He outlined his plan to avert a costly war with rapid naval expansion.
James DeLacey proprietor of the Theater Buffet is reported to have suffered a serious relapse yesterday and a brother has been summoned home due to his precarious condition.
The Caledonia Street M. E. church ladies announce a coffee and sale at the parsonage on Friday afternoon to raise funds for church needs.
A growing Nicaragua dispute threatens U S action as tensions rise and Mexico signals consent. Officials weigh options amid regional strain and potential involvement.
Zelaya offers to resign if Madriz becomes president but Estrada rejects the idea. Morales gathers 1,000 troops and supports Estrada while Leon province shows revolt. U S officials hear of rising intervention talk as Creel and Knox discuss a successor to Zelaya. Armaments arrive in Bluefields as Rama braces for possible battle.
The Wisconsin Retail Implement and Vehicle Dealers association holds its fourth annual convention at Germania hall in La Crosse beginning today through Thursday with 5000 square feet of exhibits from major manufacturers and jobbers. International Harvester and Johnston Harvester display, vendors provide floor space, and visitors can inspect farm implements and vehicles while officials manage exhibits and credentials.
A bazaar launches the Good Cheer campaign offering stockings to raise funds. Volunteers gather at the mas bazaar to support community comfort drives and holiday gifts.
Community appeal urges residents to donate filled stockings or bring empty ones to The Tribune office. Volunteers will fill stockings with goodies and toys so every child has a Christmas Eve stocking. Seekers can drop off items or empty stockings for others to fill.
Delegates from eleven AFL railroad employes departments plan a Minneapolis meeting at 10 a m Saturday to decide on issuing an ultimatum to railroads. If accepted the convention may trigger a general sympathetic strike in the zone unless settlements are reached with the switchmen. Hawley notes the purpose is up to the delegates.
The report notes La Crosse with 24 degrees and a high of 30 with a 6 mile wind and snowfall. Wisconsin forecasts partly cloudy skies tonight and Wednesday with slightly colder conditions. Minnesota and Iowa expect generally fair weather with a slight cold spell tonight and Wednesday.
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