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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1909
Page
6
Joe Kisselbach and David Lam allegedly caused damage at Bertha Gilmeister's saloon after drinking heavily. Glasses broken and the bartender was injured by their ejection attempt. Warrants issued by bartender Joe Kujava. the pair agreed to settle the damages and the case was continued in county court yesterday afternoon.
Six teen men are jailed in Belleville following a mob attempt to lynch Will Clark the jailed suspect in the murder of Motorman Goodey and the wounding of Conductor O'Brien during a street car hold up. Police reports say the mob seized a Belleville and East St. Louis car and started toward officers, but the power was shut off.
State's Rt. Wayman began a grand jury probe into an alleged graft at Chicago City Hall involving large sums tied to the sale of city property. Officials and ties to the sale are under scrutiny as the inquiry proceeds.
City Mission plans tonight collection pots at Fourth and Main with a goal to fund 300 free Christmas dinners. Superintendent Norton praises generous contributions and appeals for more chickens and turkeys. Elks jars at the club are bolstering charity totals.
A press error in Washington led La Crosse papers to claim President Taft named Trautman for U S district attorney in eastern Wisconsin while McElroy’s nomination from La Follette was held up. The Milwaukee candidate Trottman was confused with Trautman in Illinois, sparking misreporting.
Justice Putnam granted an extra 3000 dollars for counsel fees in the separation suit of Mrs. Mary Blair Brokaw against her husband William Gould Brokaw. Attorney McIntyre opposed, arguing Brokaw’s income is far below the 30000 dollars annually claimed for alimony.
Columbus attorney general A G Denman says a lead is developing that will prove Bell Telephone interests are absorbing independent firms in the Midwest and especially Ohio, signaling a major shift in regional telecom control.
Grave concern grips Duluth as the steamer Berwind of the Tomlinson line remains long overdue from Wirefish Point where she last reported. Under Captain Towsley she carries a crew of 22.
Ww M Harris of Indianapolis was found dying in East St. Louis railroad yards after a clash between railroad detectives and thieves hurling meat from a moving train. Harris suffered a fractured skull.
In two early morning fires today in North St Louis twenty people were overcome by smoke. Two women are believed to have died from the flames. Night children and the two women were carried down ladders as rescuers worked. all victims were unconscious.
The Tribune invites readers to fill stockings for boys and girls lacking gifts. Bring filled stockings or empty ones to The Tribune office and contribute toys and goodies to ensure every stocking brings joy on Christmas Eve.
The article recounts the dispute over Dr. Cook s claim to reach the pole in 1908. It notes initial doubt, Cook s Copenhagen reception, Peary s counter claim of reaching the pole, and Pearl s public rebuttal labeling Cook s claim a gold brick.
In Denver on December 21 a grocer named Mine Herr Leich struggled through heavy snow with a large market basket in each hand. He muttered that his delivery wagon was missing and blamed his horse whose tongue hung out as it slept, freezing in the cold night.
Bessie Paisley appeared before Judge John Brindley in county court and pleaded guilty to frequenting winerooms. She was sentenced to thirty days in jail and will assist with housekeeping at the county jail.
Johnny Coulon Earl Denning and three others were jailed on charges of staging a prize fight. Bail was set and the fighters promoter Barney Green will be arraigned in Hammond Superior Court tomorrow. Bev Coulon and Otto Williams the referee face police court proceedings later today.
Alderman Lange enters a chicken that changed from hen to rooster during the poultry show. Judges and authorities are puzzled as the bird shifts color and plumage. Other items include a one legged chicken, children’s contest with a $25 pair of chickens, and a new animal show featuring coon, prairie dogs, guinea pigs, rabbits, pheasants and pigeons at the old Second Ward school building.
A playful pair of lines features Blobbs noting Guzzler drinks nine or more when started. The exchange suggests timing matters to Guz zler and nine drinks as a rule, in a lighthearted comic style.
Buy stamp books in 10 cent 25 cent and 1 dollar sizes for receipted bills and Christmas greetings. Available at Park Store Barron’s Ten Cent Store A F Reitzel Nicholson Scott E J Evans Hebberd’s The Tribune and local offices.
A charity drive reports total cash of 66.50 including 24.50 from Freas & Dumpke and many in kind gifts. Contributors listed include F L Koppelberger Karl Kurtenacker J E Willing Nicholson and Scott Boyer and Furber Hammes Bros Kratchwil Candy Co Juanita Rogers Handy Store Walter Strauss and numerous residents with stockings toys books and candy donated across streets 1619 Cass 1320 Vine 909 Main 1502 Market 909 Main and other addresses.
The Shawnee Milling company of Topeka Kansas asks Judge Mc Pherson in federal court for an order restraining U S Marshal Clark and U S District Attorney Temple from seizing their flour under the bleached flour law until the case is adjudged in court.
A saying notes a husband’s poor temper is fueled by a wife who refuses to be lectured, turning the exchange into a scolding back and forth. The wry line observes marital friction as a test of temperament and communication.
The First National Bank will absorb Merchants' National Bank today forming the new bank with 6 million dollars in capital and 26 million dollars in deposits. The deal involves one million dollars.
Washington December 21. The house met briefly for nine minutes with few members present. Speaker Cannon was away for holidays in Danville Illinois. Representative Daizell of Pennsylvania acted as speaker as adjournment for Tuesday January 4 1910 was set.
Five notes of 2500 dollars each with five years at six percent interest coupons. Secured on valuable farm lands between the Missouri River and Aberdeen South Dakota in a rapidly growing section. Inquire at the office of La Crosse Plow Company C W Dickinson 1221 23.
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