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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1911
Page
6
Anton Johnson sought jail time to recover from a broken rib and lack of funds. Judge Brindley sentenced him to thirty days in the county jail after he admitted taking a fountain pen from Otto Gunderson, who owned the pen and had demanded its return. Johnson hoped jail would provide rest and medical care.
The United Mine Workers officials in Indiana and Illinois push a six hour day with wage scale and continuous work for anthracite and bituminous miners but a cross state plan collapses as Ohio Pennsylvania and Iowa reps fail to join. A further conference is set for December 18 with a Cleveland or Columbus meeting before December 28. The current contract for both coal sectors runs to April 1.
Iowa December 15 reports Attorney General Cosson stating a general understanding exists between John C. Mowbray head of a swindle syndicate and Council Bluffs police authorities in the Ben Marks case. Defense admits the claim but argues Marks had no share in the collusion.
A parent notes dangerous items among baby toys including two rattles with hard end rings, a ball with bells, and a fuzzy worsted ball shedding lint. Only a rubber ring proved safe as it was too large to fit in the throat.
The union shows a marriage rate near 10.5 per thousand, a birth rate about 25.3 per thousand, and a death rate around 13.9 per thousand. These figures reflect national population changes in the observed period.
Louis D. Brandeis told the senate committee that the Steel trust valued at its formation in 1901 ranged from 682 million to 1.457 billion dollars, calling it a driver of slaves. He argued monopolistic power keeps workers bound and noted the $500,000 necklace given to the Steel trust chief’s wife as a vivid example of trust excess.
The article portrays attorney Schubert denouncing police graft and defending testimonies from defendants tied to the Scotts. He notes fear tactics against witnesses, points to Mary Coffland as an unwilling witness, and argues bribes are often covert and hard to prove.
Col Theodore Roosevelt met with William L Ward in New York in a lengthy discussion. Ward, a New York Republican National Committee member, avoided reporters while Roosevelt declined to comment on politics or any statement. Roosevelt then stayed with his brother in law Douglas Robinson before heading to the Outlook office.
A brief notice promotes giving a YMCA membership as a Christmas gift. It invites readers to call 170 for more information about joining and benefiting from YMCA programs and activities.
John Krenz aged 27 born April 8 1884 in La Crosse died of heart disease in Minneapolis where he worked as a shipping clerk. He lived there long enough to make a home, survived by his mother and siblings. Body returned to La Crosse for a funeral at Holy Cross church.
J P Gilbertson, local agent, flatly denies a newspaper story that the United States Express office would be abandoned after the year starts. He calls the tale unfounded and says it could harm business during the Christmas season.
The piece argues that value comes from exercising body, mind, and rights, not just muscles. It likens mental work to athletic effort and notes that unexercised rights dull civic vitality after voting. It closes with the Greek adage Nothing too much.
Daniel M. Staley state railroad commissioner will be put in a comatose state with drugs for ten days to treat lifelong nervous trouble. If no improvement, a second sleep and extended semi conscious period follow. A Chicago neurologist prescribes the treatment as among the most remarkable medical methods. Staley’s overworked nervous system causes involuntary eyelid weakness and teeth chatter, requiring a toothpick.
Tonight Yeomen night at Ca sino Theater with meeting at Linker hall at 7345.
The Presbyterian church at Sixth and King opens its Ladies Society bazaar in newly remodeled parlors tomorrow at 1 pm. Handiwork from members will be sold and a home cooking supper runs 5 30 to 7 30 pm.
Frank Nabel aged 66 died at St Francis hospital after several weeks illness. He lived in La Crosse several years and was a member of the Third Ward Aid society. Funeral from hospital chapel tomorrow at eight in the morning with burial in Catholic cemetery. Fessler and Dahl in charge.
A Lowell dispatch notes the death of the city’s oldest weaver, a 71 year old woman who worked amid comforts yet preferred labor. The piece argues weaving can sustain older workers, highlighting industry, thrift, and devotion as a counterpoint to negative factory views.
A Paris stairway has borne 14,000,000 people with no wear due to concrete mixed with carborundum. The additive makes the surface extremely hard, nearly diamond like, surpassing marble or granite in durability.
A wry remark notes money cannot ensure happiness but can provide relief or status, while a man who loses influence and purpose may be seen as having outlived usefulness.
New York December 15 The case of Max Blanck and Isaac Harris owners of the Triangle Shirtwaist Company for manslaughter over the March fire that killed 142 people may not reach a jury. The court ruled the state must prove the bolted door presented at trial was the exact exit door on the ninth floor.
A veteran recalls a cliff near Gib where a comrade nearly fell to a 4000 foot drop. He used a magnet to lift the man, holding him for two hours until aid arrived, while recruits listened in awe.
A square yard of leaf surface can decompose at least a gallon of carbonic acid daily when conditions are favorable, considering both upper and under sides of the leaves.
A mother recalls her three year old daughter who after dressing, told her she was now "all undressed" after tumbling in the dirt. The charming misstatement showcases a child's literal view of being dressed versus dirty.
A quotation from Hans Breitmann quoted by the Cleveland News urges people to act early in life to leave more time for regrets later. The remark emphasizes timely effort and the consequence of delaying actions.
Thomas A. Edison said he will soon market concrete furniture for his $1,000 concrete houses. A typical house will be furnished for about $200. The phono graph cabinet shown is white and gold with enamel like surface and superior acoustics. Concrete furniture is transportable and can imitate wood, with pieces en route to Chicago for testing.
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