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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1910
Page
7
Milwaukee voters approved free water service for washerwomen after a fierce council battle that ignored party lines. Alderman Victor L. Berger, long socialist leader, switched to the minority side as Con Corcoran aligned with the remaining socialists amid the clash.
Madison report states Gov elect McGovern ordered the arrangements committee to keep inauguration expenses under 1000 dollars, down from 1200 to 1500 in past years. The committee will drop several ceremonial features to meet the economical target.
J F Boyer of Fertile Missouri says he found relief after using Electric Bitters for Backache Nervousness Loss of Appetite Lassitude and Kidney disorders He claims five bottles wholly cured him and he now feels well The product is guaranteed for Liver Trouble Dyspepsia Blood Disorders Female Complaints and Malaria 50c at O T Erhart.
Appleton Wis Dec 20 The Appleton Chair Company plant burned to the ground last night fire started in a dry kiln Most of the insurance had been dropped as the company planned to move next month into a new factory Manager R W Klotsch estimates the loss at 35000 dollars
The will of Colonel A H Hollister filed for probate bequeaths 310000 to the University of Wisconsin Regents to establish a graduate fellowship in pharmacy The State Historical Society and the Madison Park and Pleasure Drive Association are named as other beneficiaries.
The Wisconsin Archaeological Society is expected to hold its next annual meeting in Prairie du Chien in August. A Madison 1910 meeting agreed to visit the western part of the state, with the city to host via invitation from the mayor and Business Men's association. The region’s mounds ruins cemeteries and historic sites make the city an ideal setting for the gathering. The society has about two hundred members.
The Ballinger Pinchot investigation spent 13 844 dollars from February 18 to June 30. The notice also urges readers to buy a Christmas Seal for a penny.
A veteran organizer has guided several leagues including the Interstate Barrow and built a reputation for managing successful teams. He has developed a large group of star players through his long career in baseball since Rome burned.
In Winona and St Charles debates the Rochester and Winona high schools will clash Friday. Judges include Geo Franklin John Silvernail and H C Beil. Topics cover the commission form of government as part of the state debating league.
In Winnipeg Manitoba December 20 police swore in extra officers after a strike riot left twelve street cars wrecked by striking motormen and conductors. Cars sent from Canadian Pacific shops were blocked by timbers and a mob scorched windows with coal bombardment.
Winona Minnesota on December 20 announces the 1910 assessment tax rate at 36.70 mills, up four tenths of a mill from last year. State tax drops one tenth of a mill while city and county taxes see slight increases.
The Fillmore County Poultry association held its first annual exhibition at the Spring Valley opera house opening last Friday and closing today. Professor N. E. Chapman gave a poultry lecture yesterday evening.
Fred Woods of Dell traveled to Athens and Columbus Ohio for a three week visit with relatives. Mrs. Lawrence Dickson of Menominee stayed visiting relatives in the area. Mr and Mrs Will C Storer of Ross spent a day with Viroqua friends. W L Goodman of Genoa was in town on business Saturday. Rev I F Nuzum spent Sunday in the area.
In Tomah area notes a minister preach in absence, Gerald Olliver and others conduct business in Milwaukee and Gays Mills, Torbjoin Lee dies at 7 in Westby born in Norway in 1862. Accounts include Mrs Crouse burned by coffee pot explosion and fear for sight, and various locals Bolman Moen and R O Brye visiting or trading in area.
Brooklyn's Joe Coster defeated Boston welterweight Jimmy Walsh in New York on December 20. Walsh failed to show his recent form as Coster dominated the early rounds and delivered a decisive trimming that dashed Walsh’s bid for the crown.
Johnny Marto of the Italian fighting colony edged Jack Dorman by a shade at the Olympic arena as Dorman used clever moves and aggression to stay in the match but fell short in the final moments.
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