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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1911
Page
8
In a dramatic rally John Daly defeated Alfred De Oro 150 to 148 to become the new world three cushion billiards champion. The match took place last night with a near record pace and a decisive final stretch.
In 1906 lightning killed few in the country. Robert Madsen of West Burlington Indiana suffered eight months from virulent liver trouble and yellow jaundice. Four doctors gave him up but Electric Bitters cured him. They are praised as the best remedy for stomach liver nerves kidneys and blood purification. Only 50 cents at O. T. Erhart.
Dr. Hannah M. Graham of Indianapolis was named temporary mayor while Mayor Shank is out of town. The food octopus opponent said he must consult his wife before naming a woman and hinted he may not leave town soon.
A heated exchange erupted as an unnamed complainant warned Larry to stop taunting them or face a physical confrontation. The incident highlights escalating tensions at a neighborhood dispute meeting.
Sacramento: California senators unanimously approve a resolution urging Congress to amend the constitution to elect the president and vice president by direct nation wide vote. Senator Sanford says the electoral college concentrates choice in pivotal states and makes voting futile in some states.
A playful word puzzle riffs on wheel spokes and tires, musing on language and repetition. The brief quip contrasts common phrases to suggest a punny connection between parts of a wheel and weariness.
Special Assistant Attorney General Oscar Lawler leads the resuming federal probe into the dynamiting conspiracy and plans to widen its scope to investigate claims that a bribery fund for McNamara jurors was raised by the defense. Lawler will finish the Los Angeles inquiry in about ten days before heading to Indianapolis. District Attorney Fredricks resumes cases and aims to arrest a California man linked to J B McNamara’s Times building device.
In Houston a baby born to a Russian father and mother on a German ship was considered born on American soil yet under German allegiance. The infant’s birth occurred while the parents were not officially admitted, leaving the ship as Germany and the place of birth as undeclared, complicating citizenship status.
The saying commonly attributed to a weak rationale traces to the notion of not affording something, evolving into the maxim that a poor excuse is better than none. It reflects conversational humor more than a documented historic source.
Guards surrounded the jail to shield Stephen Miller from a threatened mob after he was charged with attacking 13 year old Amy Krause. He allegedly stabbed and bludgeoned her, leaving her unable to talk.
The ad touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve as a cure for frost bite troubles and skin ailments. It claims the salve heals burns boils piles cuts sores bruises eczema and sprains and is priced at 25 cents.
Chicago University students praised Philip T. Mallen a freshman who broke the national forty yard swim record last night with an 18.45 second effort. The time beat Champion C. M. Daniel's mark by 3.5 seconds though it will not be an official record.
A man was arrested after a girl was found in critical condition in a swamp following a reported attack. The assailant is alleged to have placed a rope around her neck and struck as she walked along a desolate country road. the suspect was identified by the girl.
A humorous note from Harper’s Weekly describes Billie Longears harshly sparring with police and the repeated pattern of arrests ending at the pound rather than jail. The exchange highlights criticism of law enforcement handling and public sentiment.
O H B of Muscadine Alabama credits Dr King's New Discovery with saving his wife from a severe bronchial illness and dangerous cough. The remedy is praised as reliable for coughs colds and lung troubles with prices 50c and 1.00 and a free trial bottle guaranteed by O T Erhart.
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