Christmas Poverty Crisis Echoes Through La Crosse Homes
A Tribune account details starving families on the brink of Christmas in La Crosse. A Humane Agent and Associated Charities mobilize fuel clothing and food while urging monetary gifts to fund the Good Cheer and City Mission efforts for four hundred children. The piece urges readers to send stockings and donations to relieve severe want.
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Sugar Trust Guilty of Fraud Against Government
Five former American Sugar Refining Co. employees convicted of conspiracy to defraud the government over weighing imported sugar faced sentencing in federal court. Judge Martin deferred until January after defense motions for a new trial. Bail set at $2,500 for four. $10,000 for Oliver Spitzer. The jury recommended mercy and the court will consider it.
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Juaniti Club Supports Tribune Good Cheer Campaign
The Juaniti Club contributes to The Tribune stocking fund for the Good Cheer campaign and is praised for their most cheerful support yet.
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The Men of the Hour in Nicaragua
Parallels and facts draw a line from the Cuban rebellion to Nicaragua under Zelaya. Citizens oppose the government as the United States shields interests with warships. Revolt persists, Zelaya offers to resign, but revolutionists demand surrender. two Americans killed in Nicaraguan ports.
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Letter supports La Crosse industrial plan from Sam A Rask
Sam A Rask of Blooming Prairie Minn postmaster and bank cashier expresses support for La Crosse’s new industrial corporation. He pledges 200 dollars to the cause, noting the city as gateway to a fertile territory and wishing success to the undertaking.
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Community Charities Rally Boosts Poor Relief
A local charitable drive reports a $100 anonymous gift and total contributions of $157 to date. The list includes Parks Cloak Co, Charles Beyschlag, Hebberd & Co, Mrs. Marg Conrade, and many residents from Hokah Minnesota and La Crosse area donating cash, coal, wood, beef, books, toys, clothing, and dishes.
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Ladies of Congregational Church
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Robert Campbell
North Eleventh
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Walker
Miss Lena Weimer Sings For Benefit In Broadway Show
La Crosse soloist Miss Lena Weimer performed Glow Worm in Up and Down Broadway to aid the Home for the Friendless though tuberculosis fund proceeds fell short. The audience filled with varied society members applauding from start to finale as serpentine confetti fluttered between stage and seats during Confetti. The program opened with Le Fete Champetre and a fitting prelude introduced by a speaker before Miss Weimer’s performance.
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Bigamy arrest shocks local reader in La Crosse
Joseph Bergen, a local defaulter, was arrested on a bigamy charge. A Sly Trust at Shute feature notes a minor Anti-Tuberculosis benefit sum with about $300 raised, far below expectations. Rev. Lincoln A. Shute, pastor at First M. E., was humorously praised during the Up and Down Broadway benefit performance at the Wisconsin Anti-Tuberculosis association event. The show, tied to Babes in Toyland, drew encores and a playful verse about Rev Shute.
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Donald McDonald
Elsie Ott
Santa Claus Appeals for Christmas Stockings in La Crosse
The Tribune publishes a letter from Santa Claus urging La Crosse children to fill stockings for poor youngsters this Christmas. He thanks those who have already sent toys and asks more donations of picture books dolls drums tin soldiers teddy bears and candy to The Tribune office for distribution.
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Is Country Loyal To Taft Policies
New York report on a straw ballot in Success magazine shows Taft loyals backing the insurgent faction against Speaker Cannon and Senate Leader Aldrich. The poll of 22 500 life subscribers yields 13 102 responses with 8 360 Republicans 3 215 Democrats and 1 529 independents or other parties. Representing nearly all states, the ballot gauges tariff views and insurgent support as Taft tours the West.
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Roll of Honor Subscriptions Push Toward Stock Goal
The committee securing subscriptions to a $100,000 industrial corporation stock reports $2,500 raised today and $84,800 total, leaving $15,200 to reach the goal. Fred Kroner Hardware leads with $500, six subscribers pledge $200 each, and eight others commit $100 each.
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Subscribers Give Large Sums To Local Enterprises
Subscribers of 5000 dollars include F. P. Hixon John Gund Brewing Co and Elsie Gile Scott among others. Donations of 2500 and 2000 dollars list G Heileman Brewing Co Segelke and Kohlhaas Mfg Co. Names such as La Crosse Plow Co and Rt. Rev. Bishop Schwebach appear with various donors. Continued on page 6.
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John Gund Brewing Co
C. L. Colman Lumber Co
Joseph M. Hixon
Elsie Gile Scott
L. F. Easton
William Doerflinger Co
G. Heileman Brewing Co
Segelke & Kohlhaas Mfg. Co
G. van Steenwyk
George and Leonard Zeisler
C. & J. Michel Brewing Co
la Crosse Plow Co
F. A. Copeland
E. E. Bentley
Linker Realty Co
E. R. Barron Co
Bishop Schwebach
Bryant-Sisson Co
Notorious Bigamist Joseph Bergen Linked to Multiple Wives
Joseph Bergen, once married to Bertha Cummings in La Crosse, faces bigamy charges after living with his first wife and two children in Burlington Iowa while a second wife and child were kept unaware. He had several marriages across Illinois and Iowa, pursued under the guise of business and frequent travel. He posted bonds and awaits grand jury action as investigations continue.
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Weather report for Wisconsin Minnesota and Iowa
Forecast notes cold La Crosse reading of 12 below with light wind at 7 a m and no precipitation. Wisconsin forecast fair tonight and Sunday cloudy with slowly rising temperatures. Minnesota partly cloudy tonight and Sunday with rising temperatures. Iowa fair tonight and Sunday with increasing temperatures and lighter winds.
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