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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1909

Page

6

Stamp books Offer 10c 25c and $1 options

The note explains stamp books come in three sizes 10 cents 25 cents and one dollar. It frames the stamps as a means to mail customers friends and aid a humane effort of the century.

Mystery surrounds death of Harry Coudrey in St Louis hotel

Harry Coudrey 18, son of Congressman Coudrey, was found with a bullet through his heart in Buckingham hotel. A revolver lay on the bed beside him. Mrs. Frank Coudrey found the body an hour after Harry left the lobby. Relatives refuse to speak as Congressman Coudrey hastens home by special train.

ST. Louis Harry Coudrey Congressman Coudrey Buckingham Hotel Frank Coudrey Harry

Colonel Kircheis Improvement Reported at Home

Major J. E. Kircheis, listed as seriously ill, has shown marked improvement and is reported in better condition at his residence.

Col. Kircheis J. E. Kircheis

Aviator S F Cody Fails Crossing Liverpool to Manchester

Captain S F Cody, American aviator turned Briton, attempted a 36 mile flight from Liverpool to Manchester in a self built bi plane. After 40 minutes and one third distance a telegraph wire forced a landing without injury. He held a prior cross country record of 47 miles.

London S. F. Cody British War Office Liverpool Manchester Cody Aldershot War Office Wrights

City Snow Crew Starts Out Today

City sidewalk shovelers began clearing the streets at noon after days of snowfall. Commissioner Falk said crews will also treat private walks and plan a thorough cleanup of hard packed snow and ice when warmer weather arrives.

Falk

Extradition Ordered For Two Women in Newark Murder

Gov. Hughes authorized the return to New Jersey of Caroline B. Martin and Mrs. Mary Snead who are detained in New York on charges of involvement in the murder of Mrs. Ocey W. M. Snead in Newark on November 29.

Albany N. Y

Christians Unite Denounce Peabody Libel Claims

A Pastors' union committee replies to Mr. Phelps of Milwaukee criticizing Frederick W. Peabody and Mary Baker Eddy. They cite Peabody's attacks on Eddy, legal actions to protect her, eight years of published material, and the libel risk if claims are false. The reply argues Peabody’s facts stand unassailable in court.

Pastors’ Union Phelps Milwaukee Christian Scientists Frederick Peabody Mary Baker Eddy Frederick W. Peabody Eddy Peabody Boston Mr. Peabody Eddyite

City should profit on women teachers report

A New York committee report argues market pricing should set women teachers salaries in public schools and that the city would profit if women earned less than men. The panel estimates equalizing salaries would cost 7 to 10 million dollars annually and supports equal pay for equal work as a broader aim.

New York Gustav H. Schwab North German Lloyd Steamship Co John B. Clark New York Central

Park Store Christmas Stamps Drive Leads City Effort

Mrs. W. R. Finch heads the Twentieth Century club sale of Anti-tuberculosis Christmas stamps. A final day send off is planned at the William Doerflinger store with stamps given per purchase, aiming to lift city and state totals for the season.

W. R. Finch Twentieth Century Club Wm. Doerflinger

Board of Control to View Plans for County Asylum Additions

Trustees of the La Crosse County asylum and architect Wells E. Bennett will meet with the state board of control at West Salem tomorrow to pass upon sketches for additions and discuss alterations and changes. The session will be followed by the trustees regular monthly meeting.

la Crosse County County Wells E. Bennett State Board of Control West Salem

Milwaukee Road Pays Wisconsin Taxes Early

The Milwaukee Road paid 50000 in state taxes for next year that were not due until February 15, relieving treasury shortfalls. The Northwestern road owes nearly a million. the St Paul road paid a portion at the regents’ suggestion to allow the state to loan funds for December professor salaries.

Madison Vic Milwaukee Road St. Paul Dah

Unions Await News of Perham Strike in Northwest

Northwest strike talks hinge on Mr. Perham, head of AFL railway branch, after he meets Chicago officials before Washington. Allied orders silent on general strike. violence erupts as guards prepare in Twin Cities. Railroads withdraw rehire offers. officials doubt federal intercession.

Minneapolis Minn Northwest Perham Washington American Federation of Labor Chicago Connors Heberling Switchmen’s Union Hawkey Switchmen Harshbarger St. Paul Northern Pacific Republic Twin Cities Chicago Switchmen America Federation of Labor Taft Interstate Commerce Commission Northwestern

Jubilee of Ideal Church Celebrated in La Crescent

Fifty years ago the Presbyterian church of La Crescent organized amid memories of pioneers. Rev. S. H. Murphy spoke on the ideal church with five key traits and lauded Rev. Sheldon Jackson for Alaska reindeer policy. The service featured remembrances, music, and an anniversary sermon by Murphy.

Presbyterian Church of la Crescent Samuel Howell Murphy Delafield Wis Bantley Casson, Minn la Crosse Westervelt Bumerville New Jersey Carpenter S. H. Murphy Africa Sheldon Jackson Presbyterian Church Rochester Alaska A. M. Brayton Georgia Donald Bailey Jerusalem Oliver King H. Murphy Rantley Donald Pomer Kate Llewellen Doxology Rev. Murphy Heaven and the Earth Mendelssohn Athalie Samuel

Ice jam drives Ohio river rise in Cincinnati

Three steel tugs work to break a monster ice jam on the Ohio river at Cincinnati. Rivermen estimate property worth over 1 million dollars is at risk as the river climbs about three feet and jams extend for miles above the city.

Cincinnati Ohio

Funeral of Capt. Wilcox at 9 30 Tomorrow Morning

The funeral of Capt. Charles Wilcox will be held at the home, 909 Vine Street, at 9:30 tomorrow morning with Rev. Moller officiating.

Capt. Wilcox Charles Wilcox Vine Street Moller

Parker Store Promises Quality Diamonds Watches Jewelry

A local advertisement touts Parker store as the best place to buy diamonds watches and jewelry. It warns against cheap tawdry jewelry and urges patrons to banish low quality pieces while praising unstudied grace across all lines.

Parker

Naval machinist re enlists here in Winona

H V Crowe of Winona Minnesota, honorably discharged from the U S navy on the U S Virginia last month, reenlisted today at the local recruiting station at the Federal building. Crowe has served several years and sailed worldwide with the fleet as chief machinist earning good pay with board lodging and medical at tendance. The recruiting officer says navy needs are urgent, especially in the machine department.

H. V. Crowe Winona. Minn United States Navy U. S. Virginia Federal Building Crowe

Carnation Grove No 22 W O W Elects Officers

The Carnation Grove No. 22 W O W elects officers for the coming year. Past guardian Mrs Hegenbarth, Guardian Mrs Oscar Jeide, Adviser Mrs Aug Bedessem, Clerk Mrs Geo Birdsell, Banker Mrs Guy Rud, Attendant Mrs Frank Culver, Chaplain Mrs Gordon, Inner sentinel Mrs Saltz, Outer sentinel Mrs Anderson, Managers Mrs Cohen Mrs Borer Mr Hegenbarth, Physician Dr Cohen.

Carnation Grove No. 22 W. O. W. Circle Guardian Hegenbarth Oscar Jeide Aug. Bedessem Geo. Birdsell Guy Rud Frank Culver Gordon Inner Sentinel Saltz Outer Sentinel Anderson Cohen Borer Dr. Cohen

Jealous Deputy Slays Waitress Then Ends His Life

Peru Indiana December 29 Roy McKinley of Indianapolis a deputy United States marshal shot and killed Miss Dora Chappelle a waitress in the Bearss hotel dining room and then killed himself with the same revolver in the midst of the dinner Jealousy is given as the motive Miss Chappelle had come to Peru two weeks ago to escape his attentions.

Peru Ind Roy McKinley Indianapolis Dora Chappelle Bearss Hotel McKinney United States Chappelle

Tragedy Ends in Double Death After Dinner Scene

In a dining room incident Miss Chappelle served Mc Kinney dinner and a shooting followed. He embraced her then fired twice in the breast killing her instantly and died by suicide with the remaining ammunition.

Miss Chappelle McKinney

Erickson Arrested on Complaint of 13-Year-Old Girl

Henry Erickson was arrested by the police on the complaint of a thirteen year old girl and will be arraigned before County Judge John Brindle in county court this afternoon.

Henry Erickson John Brindley

Federal incorporation plan sparks debate over monopoly power

Washington December 29 The administration anti trust measure proposing voluntary federal incorporation for interstate businesses drew opposition. The plan would allow qualifying corporations to obtain a federal charter and operate under federal oversight, signaling a major shift in corporate regulation and sparking intense discussion at the White House.

Washington, D. C Administration Wickersham Brough Whote

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