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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1909
Page
1
Efforts of about twenty society girls and boys raise funds for charity through a benefit opera slated for tomorrow. Patrons are urged to support the event and its cause.
Sell stamp books in 10 cent 25 cent and 1.00 dollar sizes for gifts and mailing receipted bills. Available at PARK STORE BARRON'S TEN CENT STORE A F REITZEL NICHOLSON SCOTT E J EVANS HEBBERD S THE TRIBUNE MRS W R FINCH PRESS MRS W H TARBOX and M&S J L CALLAHAN, Nice presidents.
President will not make a single appointment as Sen. La Follette pressures opposition in a publicized dispute. Taft and rival Bob clash over policy as the administration faces political strain and stalled nominations.
Milwaukee informants claim President Taft will block La Follette nominations including W J McElroy for Milwaukee federal attorney and G E Schulz for customs. Stephenson and Edmonds would receive patronage, signaling a split with Taft and the La Follette camp. Horicon postmaster avoided La Follette ally, strengthening Stephenson influence in the west. Insurgents see it as a challenge to progressive Republicans.
Mrs Johanna Weiss an longtime city resident died at 4 20 am at her home 915 South Second street after a brief bronchitis illness She was 65 and came from Germany with her husband who died 21 years ago She leaves three sons Paul Thief River Falls Minn Ferdinand La Crosse and Charles Tomah and two daughters Mrs Ida Mitschl and Mrs Johanna Stinzzi both of La Crosse A brother Julius Lawrence and a sister Mrs Henrietta Bey survive Funeral arrangements by Fessler and Dahl await word from out of town relatives services likely Sunday afternoon
Three inmates who died in a sewer cave-in at M Alto, Oklahoma, were exhumed today by fellow prisoners as authorities recovered the bodies.
The article debates if Watson, author of The Woman With the Serpent's Tongue, insulted Mrs Asquith and Violet, wife and stepdaughter of Prime Minister Asquith, by joining Chicago society and exposing confidences. Friends compare his deed to Kipling's Vampire, arguing the offense mirrors a famed poet's. Watson plans a midwest tour, promising a literary sensation.
Humane Officer Charles H. Berry appeals for aid saying the city faces dire need among the poor. He notes incoming clothing, toys, and money, but stresses staples like flour ham bacon and sugar are most needed, with requests for children's shoes and cash. He urges residents to help and highlights hope and civic duty.
In Mineola New York on December 16 Mrs Mary Blair Brokaw testified about how she spent the $30000 her husband William Gould Brokaw allowed in the first year of their separation suit. McIntyre released a public analysis noting numerous nonresponsive answers during her cross examination including frequent I dont remember I cant tell and I dont know statements.
Madison Wis December 16 Philip Allen a volatile witness in bankruptcy court accused federal officials of stealing his papers at jail calling them sneak thieves in a loud voice. The remark drew attention to his erratic testimony amid the embezzlement case.
Hon Archibald Gordon heir to the Aberdeen title died in London from injuries from a November 28 auto accident. He was engaged to Miss Violet Asquith who had been at his bedside since the incident and was with him at his death.
Indianapolis December 16. The Indiana supreme court today declared the county option law constitutional. Two judges issued dissents.
The forecast notes a cold spell with La Crosse recording zero degrees and a warmest high of 20 with 6 mph wind and trace snow. Today expect snow tonight across Wisconsin and Minnesota with colder western portions, and partly cloudy colder conditions Friday across all three states.
Representative Hitchcock assails Interior Secretary Ballinger and defends land office whistleblower Glavis. He accuses Ballinger of violating laws, claims millions of acres were fraudulently grabbed, and says $1,000,000 earmarked to curb fraud may have funded furniture and salaries. He cites Guggenheims and calls for a full investigation.
The La Crosse Tribune includes a roll of subscribers honoring donors at various amounts. Notable contributors span brewing, milling, hardware, and banking firms such as G. Heileman Brewing Co. and Citizens' State Bank, plus individuals including Rt. Rev. Bishop Schwebach and John J Esch. This roster highlights community support across industries and local organizations.
Chairman E M Wing announces sub committees for the new civic industrial corporation soliciting stock from residents. Sub committees include Manufacturers and Jobbers, Retail Merchants, Grocers and Butchers, Druggists and Professionals, North Side, Attorneys, Hotels, and Trades, with named members. Today $3200 subscribed, total $80000, balance $20000. list includes Bergh, Thill Manning Whalen Co, Gateway City Lumber Co, and others. Secretary J L Utermoehl says all are enthusiastic and will serve.
Four miners are buried by collapsing ground in the Negaunee mine. Water from old workings floods drifts, delaying rescue crews for up to two weeks and leaving no hope of saving the men.
Count Gubatli and wife Sylvia Thompson, daughter of a rich New Yorker, were sentenced in Paris correctional court to two years in prison and fined $299 each for swindling merchants out of jewelry.
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