11 Feb 1911
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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1911
Page
1
A cryptic profile invites readers to name a prominent La Crosse citizen, offering a $1,000 prize for the first correct guess. The column blends tall tales about Rev. Sam McKee and a sheriff's office anecdote, with rural humor and a mule team anecdote from West Salem.
The Saturday Evening Post notes German canny knack for alliances shaping industrial progress. It traces a chain from 9 Germans to one Gesellschaft and through Vereine Handelskamer to Bund and Deutschnationale Welthandels und Industriezentralverband, requesting translation by expert John Salzer.
Archbishop Ryan of the Roman Catholic Church in Philadelphia died of heart failure shortly after 4 o clock this afternoon. The death marks a sudden loss for the church community in the city during February.
Taft farmer asserts no protection is needed, claiming a great benefit from current conditions and policies. The statement highlights local relief perceived by agricultural communities amid evolving market factors.
President Taft told the Illinois legislature that a Canada reciprocity agreement benefits farmers and supports growth in agricultural production. He argues wheat and cattle trade will stabilize prices, boost U S self sufficiency, and spur Canadian market sales for U S mills and manufacturers. He counters claims the pact favors industry and says it fits a protectionist but prudent policy.
Report from San Jose says President Da villa and Gen Bonilla have agreed on Carlos Alberto Ucles of the Cartago peace court as a compromise Honduran president candidate. The accord emerged during a conference aboard the US cruiser Tacoma.
Mrs. Margaret Mildred March granddaughter of Thomas Stone of Virginia died today in Easton from apoplexy. She was noted as a descendant of the signer of the Declaration of Independence.
A cryptic note in Erie details a motive for a pair of ghouls linked to a mausoleum theft. Investigators probe unused niches and shifted artifacts as clues emerge surrounding the eerie incident.
Investigators admit no substantial breakthrough as detectives and police guard the Scott mausoleum in Erie. They suspect robbery as motive after silver ornaments were torn from coffins. Mrs. Anna McCollum's body was found in a hidden crypt within the tomb, while other remains show signs of disturbance but were not removed.
Edward C. Kinderly aged 29 was mob-beaten after snatching a purse from Miss Mary Mead at the intersection of Eighteenth and Wabash streets. He lies in a Chicago hospital not expected to recover.
Frank Koppelberger, manager of the Majestic, buys the Orpheum in Eau Claire, joining Crystal Theatre at Waterloo and Majestic at La Crosse. The Eau Claire deal ties La Crosse and Eau Claire closely, enabling two weekly changes and midweek switches. The Orpheum will be enlarged and revamped before fall.
Magazine publishers in New York warn that a postal rate increase will hit advertising sections and hurt popular magazines. They say the move benefits financial interests and could force asset sales, raising costs for titles like McClure's Woman's Home Companion and American Magazine and not reducing the postal deficit.
Reported today that the Marmora transport with troops and munitions to Yemen has been lost with all aboard in the Red Sea. A rival account claims pirates captured the vessel but this is denied by the war office.
The advance guard of the New York Giants left for spring training headed south today with Gowdy Rudolph and Fullerton among the first recruits. More players will join en route as Manager McGraw plans to start for Marlin next week.
A San Francisco operator established a world wireless distance record by receiving a message from the steamer Korea about 4,500 miles away in the Pacific. The liner reported all on board well.
Col. Roosevelt arrived from New York to headline the Lincoln club banquet in Grand Rapids Michigan. He drew a crowd of the state's progressive leaders and notable figures.
Vice-president James S. Sherman says a young man should value private pursuits for wealth but still attend party caucuses and ensure voting stays uninterrupted. The Yale News quotes him urging focus on private life while promoting active political participation.
Lagrosse officials meet to decide whether the baseball game will be continued after a dispute. The outcome hinges on jurisdiction and rules interpretation, with field safety and fairness cited as key factors by both sides.
A stockholders meeting in La Crosse last night adjourned to seven days to gauge downtown park support. Leaders urge a downtown athletic field to save baseball, warning the sport could leave the city if sentiment fails.
Snow expected tonight or Sunday in La Crosse and vicinity with temperatures steady. Wisconsin likely to see increasing clouds with possible rain or snow late tonight or Sunday and warmer east portion. Minnesota expects cloudiness with probable snow flurries late tonight or Sunday and warmer west portion.
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