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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1911
Page
6
Lieutenant Governor Gordon has not yet convened an extra legislative session. Attorney General Simpson says absence from state creates a vacancy but leaves the decision to Gordon on whether to act. He notes Governor Eberhart could revoke any call upon his return, with the governor due home Saturday.
Attorney General Wickersham says the Justice Department operated at a profit last year. Fines and settlements totaled 4 204 115.51 while expenses were 3 223 775.89. He details trust prosecutions, civil suits, and new actions in 1911.
Testimony places Yolton on Jay Street near Second and Third at 5:25 p m claiming knowledge of the Studier shooting. Witnesses verify purchases at the Hotel Law and note police awareness of a questionable check. Defendant Joseph McGrath testifies to 14 years on the force and roles as patrolman and detective.
In Omaha on December 14 President Gooding of the National Wool Growers Association blames Gifford Pinchot for harming the western sheep and wool industry with conservation policy, cites Idaho forest fires, decries western freight rates, and urges tariff revision to protect wool. Wyoming delegates push for Cheyenne as next convention site and a Wyoming successor to President Gooding.
John Fransen aged 76 of 945 Green Bay street died from paralysis at the poor farm at 4 55 yesterday afternoon. Born in Denmark February 26 1885 he lived in the city for years. Survived by three daughters Mrs William Putsch Miss Emma Fransen of La Crosse and Mrs Julia Smith of St Paul and two sons Julius and Alfred of La Crosse. Funeral tomorrow at 2 30 from Mrs Putsch’s residence with Oak Grove cemetery burial. Fessler & Dahl in charge.
Smith chapter No. 13 elected Joseph Miller as excellent high priest John C Langdon as king C C Looney as scribe F L Page as secretary O S Sorensen as treasurer John E Langdon as trustee for the ensuing year The installation for Masons and families is planned for December 27.
The trial of William Lee, charged with killing his father, mother, and brother, which was set to begin December 18 in Booneville, Ind, has been postponed to the January term.
An advertisement claims Hall's Catarrh Cure cures catarrh at all stages as a constitutional remedy taken internally. The promoters offer $100 for any case it cannot cure and invite readers to request testimonials while noting price at 75 cents and suggesting Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
An early 20th century advertisement touts Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as a safe, refreshing laxative for ladies and children. It urges buying the California Fig Syrup Co. product with its full name on the package and notes availability from leading druggists at 30 cents per bottle.
Testimony reveals police officers watched the Tenderloin district on mayoral orders, with conduct suggesting allowed drift followed by raids. Witnesses describe informant Frank Scott as a key police source and deny taking money from houses, while noting regular patrols and discussions with Chief Webber.
In Janesville Wisconsin on December 14 a young bride Mrs William Duetake was robbed of several hundred dollars after concealing money in her stocking. Two assailants stopped her at Monterey bridge near the state school for the blind and escaped with the purse despite her resistance.
Wergeland Lodge No. 28, Sons of Norway, held their annual election of officers in their hall last night. Elected were President Hijn mar Peterson, Vice President C Johnson, Secretary C Haraldsrt, Financial Secretary J O Elsather, Treasurer Theodore L Dahl, Regent Haakon Bergseth, Inside Guard Nic Nelson, Outer Guard Martin Hoff, Judge John Selbo, Trustees Berndt Lund Anton Peterson and J O Elsather.
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