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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1910

Page

6

Easily and Cheaply Made Home Cough Syrup Recipe

A home remedy claims to make a pint of cough syrup for about $2. It says the mix of granulated sugar, warm water, and Pinex provides relief within 24 hours, works for whooping cough and throat issues, and is pleasant for children. The ad pledges satisfaction or money back and directs readers to The Pinex Co. in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Norway United States Canada The Pinex Co Ft. Wayne, Ind

Normal School to Meet W B U Friday Night

The normal school basketball team opens the season facing the strong W B U squad coached by Fred Dickens from the Y. Eight players may see first team duty as coach Mueller praises steady progress. New grey and maroon uniforms debut, while W B U also unveils new kits.

Mueller Fred Dickens Floyd Hillsboro la Crosse Ww. B. U

$21,000 Fur Heist Shocks Chicago Retailers

Chicago reports a major fur robbery at S. Silberman & Sons where 4200 mink skins and other valuables vanished. Police believe intruders used skeleton keys and loaded a heavy wagon, marking one of the era's largest thefts in Chicago fur trade history.

Chicago S. Silberman S. Silberman & Sons Silberman

Jap's Counsel Files 29 Exceptions in New Trial Motion

In Denver on December 15 attorney O N Hilton representing Genkyo Mitsunaga lodged 29 exceptions to Judge Shattuck's ruling in the murder verdict against Mrs Katherine Wilson. He argues the verdict conflicts with the law and the evidence weight. A hearing on the motion is set for Saturday morning.

Denver Colo Criminal O. N. Hilton Genkyo Mitsunaga Katherine Wilson Shattuck

Atrocities Reported After Cerro Prieto Battle

Reports from El Paso describe barbarities after the Cerro Prieto clash between Mexican federal troops and Chihuahua revolutionists. Over seventy killed, many not in the fight, with prisoners taken and alleged post battle executions. Federal losses include one captain, one lieutenant, twelve soldiers. twenty five wounded.

EL Paso Texas Chihuahua Cerro Prieto

Mayor Burrows Arrested Over Sunday Theater Showing

Painesville Ohio December 13 Mayor J N Burrows brother of United States Senator Burrows and former circuit judge was arrested on a warrant by County Prosecutor E F Blakeley for operating a theater on Sunday showing The Passion Play after Blakeley ordered it shut. The Salvation Army refused the money taken at the performance when tendered.

Painesville Ohio J. N. Burrows Burrows E. F. Blakeley Blakeley Salvation Army

Death of Monsignor Thomas Griffen Worcester Clergy Leader

Monsignor Thomas Griffen, pastor of St. John's Catholic church and dean of the Springfield diocese, died in Worcester after a brief illness from an acute abdominal attack. He celebrated mass yesterday morning and fell ill around 9 o'clock.

Worcester Mass Thomas Griffen St. John’s Catholic Church Springfield

No Man's Troubles Peak in Desert Captain's Tale

The fragment hints at a lone figure grappling with overwhelming burdens and shifting horizons. The line evokes isolation amid harsh landscapes, suggesting a veteran traveler facing uncertain fate and inner conflict.

Iowa hogs and tariffs stir roundtable clash in senate

In a heated debate, Iowa Senator Young defends protective tariffs for farm products and attacks amendments that would weaken the agricultural schedule. He cites Iowa’s political strength and argues hog prices and pork supply illustrate the need for national protection.

Runaway sheep disrupts Christmas shoppers on Main Street

A playful full grown sheep wandered downtown evading Walter Amundson as bargain hunters on Main and Pearl streets fled in a wide chase. After crossing Fourth Street the animal escaped into an alley and then rode the post office corner before a boy finally grabbed it. John Farley placed a lost sheep notice, and the animal was found at Langdon and Boyd’s packing house.

Main Street Walter Amundson John Farley South Third Street Farley Amundson Pearl Street Doerflinger Fourth Main Streets North Fourth Street Young Amundson the Tribune Langdon & Boyd's

Mexican Rebels Routed Again at Guerrero Engagement

Gen Navarro's federal troops repelled the Mexican revolutionists near Guerrero for a second time. Fighting renewed last night as Navarro pressed rebels from entrenchments, Diaz horsemen backed pursuit into the mountains. Over 300 rebels killed or wounded, with about 500 retreating and seeking reinforcements.

Galveston Texas Navarro Guerrero

Special Jury Probes Lynchings in Texas

A Rock Springs special grand jury opened an inquiry into the lynching of Antonio Rodriguez and was instructed by District Judge H R Burney to indict all participants for murder. The case is linked to recent Mexican unrest and Rodriguez’s alleged killing of Mrs Lem Henderson.

Austin Tex H. R. Burney Rock Springs Texas Antonio Rodriguez Lem Henderson Burney Rodriguez

Harriman Plans $100000 Gift to Yale University

Mrs. E H Harriman widow of the late railroad wizard will formally announce a gift of 100000 dollars to Yale University within two or three days according to reports from New York dated December 15.

New York E. H. Harriman Yale University

Reinforcements to Crush Bedouins Readied in Syria

Constantinople reports a punitive expedition against Bedouin uprisings in Syrian villages after widespread unrest. The incident follows the robbery of eight American tourists by a Chicago agent, prompting fears of international complications. Jerusalem notes twenty thousand Turkish troops being moved from Adana to reinforce the Syrian front.

Constantinople Miller Chicago Jerusalem Adana Syrian Vilagets

House votes to close eighteen pension agencies

In Washington on December 15 the House by 46 to 35 vote, acting as a committee of the whole, chose to dispense with the eighteen pension agencies. The same action was taken last session, but the agencies were replaced when the bill reached the Senate.

Washington, D. C House Senate

War Department Secrecy On Pacific Coast Defense Report

Secretary Dickinson transmitted the War Department’s reply to Representative McLachlin’s request for a report on army ability to repel invasion of the Pacific coast. The House was told the report would be kept secret and no details released. Officials say public disclosure of weaknesses is unwise for national defense.

Washington, D. C War Department McLachlin Calif United States Army Pacific Coast House Dickinson

SONS OF NORWAY ELECT OFFICERS

Wergeland Lodge No. 28 Sons of Norway elected officers for the coming year at a meeting in the Odd Fellows hall. President John Salbo leads a slate including Vice President A Engelstadt Secretary Christ Haraldsrud Financial Secretary C J Johnson Treasurer Olaf Larson Regent A G Solie Marshal Nels Sanbik Inner Guard Anton Peterson Outer Guard Martin Hoff Judge Elmer Peterson Physician N Pasholt Trustees Ole Lewis J O Elsather H Bergseth.

Wergeland Lodge No Sons of Norway Odd Fellows John Salbo A. Engelstadt Christ Haraldsrud C. J. Johnson Olaf Larson A. G. Solie Nels Sanbik Anton Peterson Martin Hoff Elmer Peterson N. Pasholt Ole Lewis J. O. Elsather H. Bergseth

Norden Band Holds Banquet At Lienlokken Hall

The Norden band held its first banquet at Lienlokken hall with 25 members present. John Lier served as toast master and led speeches by Rev. Magelssen and others. Elected for the coming year were President Jule Akerwold Secretary Theo Solie Treasurer Joel Stokke and Trustees Olaf Smevog Norman Kinewick.

Norden Band Lienlokken Hall John Lier Magelssen Jule Akerwold Theo. Solie Joel Stokke Olaf Smevog Norman Kinewick

Taft urged to appoint Amidon to Van Devanter seat

A delegation led by Senators McCumber Purcell and Representatives Gronna Hanna urged President Taft to name Charles F. Amidon of North Dakota as successor to Judge Willis Van Devanter on the circuit bench.

Washington, D. C Taft Charles F. Amidon North Dakota Willis van Devanter McCumber Purcell Gronna Hanna

Basketball at Y. M. C. A. Tonight

Tonight the YMCA hosts basketball games with Captain Evans aiming to win his first games and surprise the crowd. Evans leads a lineup including A. Evans James Novak L C Nelson V Jacobson Ed Voight J Wais and F Romansky while standings of the teams are listed.

Capt. Evans A. Evans James Novak L. C. Nelson V. Jacobson Ed. Voight J. Wais F. Romansky

Attorney for Joe Omerberg to defend in Minneapolis robbery case

Local attorney W F Wolfe of La Crosse will likely defend Joe Omerberg charged by Minneapolis police as the man who engineered the Adams Express Company robbery. Louis Omerberg, his brother from this city, accompanied the attorney to Minneapolis to help prove his brother's innocence.

W. F Wolfe la Crosse Joe Omerberg Minneapolis Adams Express Company Louis Omerberg

Card of Thanks for Ferris Family

Card of thanks expresses gratitude for kindness after the death of their son. Special thanks to Rev. Magin and singers for their kindness along with floral tributes. Signed by Mr and Mrs Jesse L Ferris and family.

Magin Jesse L. Ferris

Thanks for support during illness and death of husband

We extend our gratitude to friends for assistance during illness and at the time of death of our husband and father. Signed by Mrs. Alice Atwater and Mrs. L. H. Slye.

Alice Atwater L. H. Slye

Plasterers Elect Local 257 Officers for year

The Op erative Plasterers International Association Local No 257 elected a new slate on December 14 naming Theo Henker as president James Hilton as vice president Wm Walker as recording secretary Frank J Gautsch as financial secretary and treasurer Albert Molzahn as tyler and Eugene W Shepard as business agent for the coming year.

Operative Plasterers’ International Association Theo. Henker James Hilton Wm.Walker Frank J. Gautsch Tyler Albert Molzahn Eugene W. Shepard

New Railroad Securities Commission Opens in New York

The Taft appointed rail road securities commission met in New York for its first session to investigate railroad capitalization.

NEW Commission New York Railroad Securities Commission Taft

Doctor Furstman Visits La Crosse City Health Plans

Dr J M Furstman, likely health officer for La Crosse, arrived from Chicago to review hospitals and discuss moving here. He cites a Chicago diphtheria epidemic with 800 cases and notes milk inspection as a key future task. He views the proposed city hall office as suitable after remodeling and suggests two staff, with Mr Murphy continuing strong work.

J. M. Furstman la Crosse Chicago City of la Crosse Dr. Furstman The Tribune Health Department Murphy

Consul Pays Majestic Bills in City Tour

Consul and his trainer Koppelberger visited the city to settle Majestic bills. They greeted Tribune staff, chatted with the editor, and greeted Chief Webber at the police station while smoking a cigar. Consul then visited Michel's brewery in high spirits, bowing and shaking hands with formal decorum.

Koppelberger Tribune Congal Webber Michel’s Consul

Ross to Lecture Tonight at Masonic Temple

Harry A. Ross director of La Crosse School of Music will lecture tonight at 8 15 at the Masonic temple on Modern German violin works He will perform Bruch concerto in G minor along with solos by Brahms Schubert and Ries The faculty recitals are popular and four more are planned after the holidays.

Harry A. Ross la Crosse School of Music Masonic Temple Ross Max Bruch Ernst Brahms Schubert Ries

Work progresses on county asylum at West Salem

Pleasant weather accelerates the La Crosse county asylum addition in West Salem as cornice work advances and architect Wells Bennett says roof work will start at once. The structure under tower is expected soon, with interior finishing to follow through winter.

la Crosse County Asylum West Salem Wells Bennett

Thanksgiving at the Son's Table in New England Tale

A simple New England kitchen scene follows a farm boy who leaves for the city, rises to success, and plans to return for Thanksgiving. His mother travels from the countryside to surprise him, only to uncover a clash of old manners with city luxury. Amid tears and forgiveness, mother and son share a humble meal at his fashionable home.

New England Lat

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Majestic Theater Whitebreast Goal CO Odin J. Oyen South Fourth St F. J. Narosky & Son South Fourth Street Saginaw, Mich E. ©. Warriner Michigan State Teachers’ Association Normal Mexico Cmicaco Young South Mountain States Cummins Iowa Butcher Harriman YALE Ker Parker’s Gift Shop Main ST. LA Crosse Wis Norden Amidon W. T. Irvine Jeweler MR. Ross D.C. Lewis McMillan Ellis E Jay St Langdon
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