04 Feb 1911
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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1911
Page
1
A humorous character sketch invites readers to identify a prominent La Crosse citizen. Clues describe a boastful, billiards loving man with a protruding chin and a cautious nature toward gambling and romance. The piece ends cheekily asking who the subject might be.
On a La Crosse to Winona excursion the self styled detective Ruben trapped Louie a known thug using a bait watch trick with O Walter Hosely and George Rose. After a chase Ruben captured Louie at the Winona dock and was dragged off by officers. The prank ended with Ruben pressing the man into custody and boasting of his restraint while the others laughed.
An attack planned for Juarez was postponed today as officials cited ongoing issues. City residents awaited further updates from local authorities and security agencies.
Insurgent Orozco and Blanco troops form ten miles south of Juarez and plans for an assault. Juarez defense weakened as police chiefs resign and officials desert. Reinforcements arrive, with Orozco asserting he can capture Juarez when ready. Starvation warnings reach Washington as revolution worsens in southern Mexico.
New York February reports reveal an anonymous note threatening to derail the engagement of Miss Vivien Gould to Lord Decies. The letter, signed by American Girls for American Society, vows no marriage will occur and warns the couple to abandon plans amid calls to end titled unions with American fortunes.
In Cincinnati today Mrs Walter Brookins filed suit for divorce from her husband, noted Wright Brothers aviator. It reveals he had already secured a divorce here six months earlier via publication after gross neglect and an uncontested decree. The new filing suggests she may be unaware of his prior decree.
In Kansas City on February 4 Geo Hackenschmidt defeated Americus of Baltimore in straight falls. Despite the loss, thousands of fans called Americus the gamest wrestler to ever appear in the city.
Chicago police search for Paddy Guerin in connection with Eddie Guerin the famed criminal. Paddy is sought as a relative of the Paris American Bank heist and Devil's Island escape episode. Eddie Guerin’s notoriety is noted as a remarkable crime history moment.
Feb 4 in Chicago announced that contracts were let to enlarge the Corn Products Refining Company plant. The expansion will create the world's largest facility for starch glucose sugars oils and other corn products in Chicago.
A cable from Tegucigalpa reports President Davilla of Honduras will abdicate immediately and flee to Mexico. It says Davilla asked President Taft to secure a safe departure, and that Bonilla will enter Tegucigalpa soon to assume the presidency elected in 1906 for six years.
President Taft will urge the nation to support reciprocity during a speech at the Columbus Ohio corn exhibition on February 10. The administration plans to press the tariff idea as the best path for the country.
In Washington on February 4 representative Payne chairing the House Ways and Means Committee declared that any amendment to the Taft reciprocity agreement adopted in the House would equal a rejection of the proposed treaty during a hearing on the McCall reciprocity bill.
A high society wedding to a foreign bride shocks fashion elites as plans unfold this week. The Gould trousseau and accompanying preparations symbolize change in social circles with prominent attendees and international ties.
The Galveston Island to mainland reinforced concrete causeway is over two thirds finished and should open to traffic within ten months. The structure will span 10 642 feet about two miles and cost 1 500 000 dollars from Galveston Island to Virginia Point with concrete work outlining the route.
Chicago reports thousands of garment workers concede defeat and return to jobs after a 22 week strike involving 250 firms. Open shop policy continues and employers regain control over grievances. At least six deaths linked to the dispute are reported.
Tokutimo Roka, a prominent Japanese novelist and Tolstoy student, lectured two hours at Kotagka government college on Kotoku. He condemned the government's harsh socialist measures, blaming them for fueling anarchism. Dr. Nitobe and President Bushido resigned, with further complications feared.
Passengers on the Western Pacific train stranded for five days in Sierra snow drifts reached Oroville on foot and then San Francisco. They suffered hunger. Thomas Kelly an invalid on board died in a wheelchair while being pushed through the drifts toward Oroville.
Fight officials of the Jersey Central Railway and the Dupont Powder Company with the tug Catherine W. owner were arraigned before Judge Queen on manslaughter charges connected to Wednesday's explosion. They pleaded not guilty and were held without bail pending grand jury action.
Chicago February 4. John Mullaney 57 saloonkeeper was found dead behind his bar with a bullet through his heart. Alfred Ruhm, sleeping man from Schenectady New York, denied involvement.
In Wilson County North Carolina Governor Kitchen orders Company K and the Wilson Light Infantry to deter possible lynching after Deputy Sheriff George Mumford was killed and Chief Glover possibly shot by an unknown negro desperado during an attempted arrest. Bloodhounds track the suspect as posses and citizens police roads.
Mount Clemens Michigan February 4. Hattie Wehr 23 and her mother are in serious condition after Hattie was shot by Walter Wehr who then killed himself with carbolic acid. The couple had been sweethearts. the assailant fired four bullets through the door after learning she was with another man.
Mayville Wisconsin February 4 Geor gins Pilpowitch and Steve Rodich Servian laborers died after a wager to see who could hold more whiskey. Pilpowitch collapsed after four large beer glasses of liquor and Rodich died shortly after drinking a similar amount. Both men left large families in Servia and intended to send money home.
A. R. Crawson a Big Four fireman was hurled from the cab while the train exceeded twenty miles an hour. Crew members believed him dead but he was found by the trackside and may recover. The flue blew out as the engine ran, flinging him into space.
Thomas Patten, 18, son of James A. Patten the wheat speculator, lies critically ill at the Evanston home from pneumonia. Doctors fear the crisis may come today and hold little hope if the patient does not rally.
Shanghai dispatch reports famine in Anhui and Kiangsu with missionaries at risk as mobs raid for scarce supplies. Relief bodies warn against individual aid, pledging 3 million dollars total and 2 million lives saved at 18 dollars each. stations dispense gruel to applicants amid unburied dead and starving beggars.
Assassins shot Samed Dowleh the Persian minister of finance as he returned from Merdiss. Two Armenians fired three bullets, killing him. A pursuing crowd failed to halt the attackers, who escaped. The act follows Persia’s decision to hire five American financial experts to reform the system, a move opposed by much of the populace.
New York court arraigned Joseph G. Robin, promoter, on eight indictments charging larceny over $100,000. He pleaded not guilty through counsel William T. Jerome, while claiming insanity on the grey plea.
At the request of the Chinese government Prof Richard P Strong of the Manila P I Bureau of Science will go to Pekin to assist in investigating the plague sweeping Manchuria.
For La Crosse and vicinity fair tonight and probably Sunday with little temperature change. Across Wisconsin and Minnesota fair tonight and Sunday with rain or snow east of the Mississippi and rain in the southwest. Warmer conditions in the mid and northern Atlantic states and upper Missouri Valley. A moderate storm central in the lower lake region and a low pressure area west of the Rockies. High pressure over the wind states.
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