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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1912
Page
1
The Tribune invites readers to bring a copy of the paper to The Tribune office for a cash prize awarded to the first correct guess of a prominent La Crosse citizen in a character sketch. Past winner Mrs. EF Weston is noted and contest rules limit further participation for three months.
A La Crosse graduate's career arc from local school to Gateway City transfers to Chicago banking to Minneapolis First National Bank and Twin City Clearing House. Now a public bank examiner for Minneapolis and St Paul, he returns to visit his father Andrew Sem at 1623 Market Street.
Andrew Donovan, Madden’s Democratic and Progressive opponent, charges fraud and bribery in Madden’s election. He alleges Madden spent more than the $5,000 campaign limit set for congressmen.
Still pursuing William Rockefeller, the fugitive, Charles Riddell sergeant at arms and two deputies begin another day in New York seeking clues for Pujo committee investigators.
After a three day conference adjourns promoters declare success seems certain. Leaders and officials from involved organizations praised progress and outlined next steps while noting remaining issues to be resolved in upcoming sessions.
New York lawyer proposes uniting forty percent of U S button factories under a single consolidated group led by Wisconsin Pearl Button Works and Muscatine and La Crosse participants. Meetings since December 26 in Muscatine discuss forming a nationwide control worth over a million dollars.
Pilgrims on the last lap of their march from New York to Albany push on from East Greenwich New York stopping briefly for a hot lunch to restore the inner woman. They expect to reach Albany streets late this afternoon.
Corporal Timbrook Collins of the 119th company coast artillery faces a court martial with a possible death sentence after he killed 17 year old Eric A. Larston while hunting on the Fort Washington reservation on Christmas Day.
Edward P. Vilas, prominent Wisconsin attorney, died December 26 from injuries after a fall down stairs. After brief services at his Milwaukee home, the body was taken to Madison for burial today.
Street improvement bonds issued by the city will be sold at the city clerk’s office on December 31 at 2 p.m. The bonds come in amounts from 18 to 348 dollars and carry 5 percent interest, payable semi annually for ten years.
The Interstate Commerce Commission suspended proposed butter and egg rate hikes until May 14 1913. The action covers car load and less than car load shipments from Topeka Kansas to Mississippi river crossings and stations in Illinois Indiana and Kentucky.
London dispatch reports Allies refused to consider the sultan's sovereignty over autonomous Albania and Macedonia. Osman Nizami Pasha said Ottoman envoys must seek new instructions in Constantinople and the Balkan envoys adjourned until Monday. Dr Daneff praised progress toward concrete negotiations.
Health commissioner Dr. J. M. Furstmann announced the board of health office will remain open tomorrow afternoon from 9 to 11 o clock to vaccinate all children who apply.
A public pledge from a resident vows support for local industry in 1913 by buying La Crosse products, urging others to prefer home stores over mail order, and to promote a square deal and fair chance for La Crosse businesses.
Supervisor Keppel pressed to re-refer the 1911 road and bridge committee investigation report to a special panel but failed. The board passed the report 36 to 1, and Keppel signaled court action to force a more thorough probe. He alleged irregularities and said several members may be involved, warning of an inner circle. Charles Rawlinson was later honored for continued service as county clerk.
London people support a deal enabling Newman H. Erb of the Minneapolis and St. Louis railroad to control Green Bay stock. W. G. Bierd of the M. and St. L. confirms the arrangement with the Pierson Syndicate funding. The merged Minneapolis and St. Louis Iowa Central network spans 1,558 miles. Green Bay and Western 250 miles. Ann Arbor 292 miles with a 55 mile ferry line. Minneapolis to become Green Bay and Western hub with a direct Lake Michigan ferry route to the east.
The article notes the sale of Green Bay matters for La Crosse if the railroad extends improved service here. Currently no tracks beyond Winona Junction except within city limits, but the line uses the Chicago and. Continued on Page Six.
Buckley of Rock Island and Seiffert of Milwaukee are exonerated by jurors. Court adjourns immediately pending sentence and possible appeal. United States Attorney Miller hails verdict as aiding labor, while union president Frank M. Ryan pledges the work continues under other officers if appeal fails.
In Indianapolis on December 28, thirty eight of forty Ironworkers union men on trial since October are found guilty of conspiracy to transport explosives illegally. Notable officers including President Frank M. Ryan are jailed, while Buckley of Davenport and Seiffert of Milwaukee are acquitted. The list names defendants from multiple cities across the United States.
Fair tonight and Sunday for La Cresse Wisconsin Minnesota and Iowa with warmer tonight. Atlantic central and east gulf states see clearing and frost along the gulf coast from Galveston to Jacksonville. Western states fair except north Pacific coast raining while Mississippi valley northern plains plateau have generally warmer conditions and above normal temperatures overall.
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