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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1911

Page

5

Whittier Charged With Beating Inmates at Red Wing

Ralph Wheelock, secretary to Governor Eberhart, filed a formal complaint with the board of control accusing F A Whittier, superintendent of the Red Wing state training school, of brutal whipping and beating of boys and girls using a leather thong. The complaint, prepared by lawyers under A D Stephens of Crookston, seeks Whittier's removal.

ST. Paul Minn F. A. Whittier Red Wing Girls’ Training School Ralph Wheelock Eberhart Board of Control Whittier A. D. Stephens Crookston

Moose Chases Farmer in Cedar Bend Beltrami County

A large bull moose blocked the Cedar Bend path and charged farmer Clevalt Christianson, who fled into a nearby farmhouse. The unarmed man escaped as the animal stood near the house before retiring into the timber.

Bemidji Minn Beltrami Roseau Cedar Bend Cleveland Christianson Christianson

Bishop Samuel Edsall Honored at Minnesota Diocesan Anniversary

In St Paul’s church Winona Bishop Samuel Cook Edsall began his tenth year as head of the Episcopal diocese of Minnesota. Clergy and lay members paid tributes during the diocese annual council opening day as the crowded edifice reflected strong local interest.

Winona Minn Samuel Cook Edsall Episcopal Diocese of Minnesota St. Paul's Church

O Callaghan Trials Linked to Polk County Treasury Plot

James O Callaghan once a county treasurer’s office clerk and brother of Robert O Callaghan West ern league magnate was tried for alleged complicity in a dynamite attack on Polk county treasury. Al Rhodes, arrested with him, sought a separate hearing.

DPS Movies James O'Callaghan Robert O'Callaghan Western League Polk County Treasury al Rhodes O’callaghan

Local notices and visits fill La Crosse social scene

Henry Hauser returns to Lanesboro after a visit in La Crosse. John Ford takes a bookkeeping job at the Y M C A in St Paul. Miss Dora Kennedy recovers from appendicitis. Luella Westerass leaves for Wabasha to join the R E Jones Co as bookkeeper. Various residents visit, travel, or relocate, with notices of business calls and transfers.

Bijou Henry Hauser Lanesboro Mini Geo. Powell John Ford St. Paul Dietz Auto Company Bessie Bills Winona la Crosse James McCarthy Caledonia Minn Maeder Harp Orchestra Linker Hall Gerald Ryan T. Mann Will Powell Dora’ Kennedy Luella Westerass Wabasha R. E. Jones Co Westerass T. J. Rudolph Cashton S. A. Filiatrean Wausau Charles Boley Black River Falls Paul W. Mahoney Gateway City Transfer Co Vine Street North Third Street E. Rank Mabel A. D. Larish R. R. Kempter Independence H. B. May Waukon Iowa Tribune L. A. Johnson George Meade Gateway City Wilcox Brothers Sanborn Herbert Moss Washburn-Crosby Company Habern-La Sue G. Engstler Looney Valley Emma Schmidt Co. N. Dunham Hokah

Priest Dons Purple in Rochester Monsignor Honors

Rochester Minnesota June 1. Father William Riordan longtime pastor of St. John's parish was invested with the purple robes of office as domestic prelate and title monsignor in a solemn ceremony yesterday.

Rochester, Minn William Riordan St. John's Parish

Navy champ Schlossberg earns draw with ONeil in ten rounds

In Hammond Indiana Phil Schlossberg the navy heavyweight champion fought Tim ONeil to a ten round draw last night He was knocked down several times but repeatedly came back A rematch is planned for the future.

Sailor Hammond Ind Phil Schlossberg Navy Tim O'Neil Schlossberg

James Bannen Nuptials Big La Crosse Society Affair

Emma May James, daughter of Mr and Mrs Abram James and Dr William E Bannen of New Albia Iowa, married at six this evening at the bride’s grandmother’s residence. Rev William White officiated with M J Cavanaugh as best man and Carrie Martin as bridesmaid before about seventy guests.

James Bannen Emma May Abram James William E. Bannen New Albia C. L. Jenks M. J. Cavanaugh Carrie Martin William White Ellen Whyte la Crosse Brannen New Albin Boscobel McCormick Soldiers Grove Will Whyte Ellen Margaret Dana Milwaukee Blanche Holcomb Gertrude Hulberg Cora Schulz Martha Lightbody Myranda Evjen Julia Waters Beatrice Leissring Viola Doerflinger Edna Tarbox Ethel Burnham

Baby party honors Holbrook’s daughter and son Harry Jr

Mrs F A Holbrook hosted a baby party for her daughter and son Harry Jr of Evanston. Attendees included Mrs Thad Brindley and John Brindley III Mrs Walter Robbins and Jas Bellevue Robbins Mrs Walton Losey and children Joseph Losey and Marie Louise Losey and Mrs D G Macaren and daughter Ruth MacMillan.

F. A. Holbrook Harry, Jr Evanston Thad Brindley John Brindley Walter Robbins Jas. Bellevue Robbins Walton Losey Joseph Losey Marie Louise Losey D. G. Macaren Ruth MacMilan

Mrs. Hentzenecker Hosts Evening for Visiting Gielows

Mrs. Hentzenecker entertained a few friends Saturday evening in honor of her parents Mr. and Mrs. John Gielow of Yucatan Minnesota who are visiting. Music and cards were played and refreshments served.

Hentzenecker John Gielow Yucatan, Minn

Social Briefs From Geneseo and Chicago

Mrs. W. W. Cole of Geneseo Illinois, guest of Mrs. F. A. Holbrook, departs tomorrow. Miss Lulu Coren of Chicago visits her aunt Mrs. Hillstad. Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Colleran of Chicago visit Dr. and Mr. W. M. Colleran. Mrs. Louis Pamperin and children travel to Milwaukee while Mr. Pamperin makes a Green Bay business trip. Mrs. J. G. Jaekel and daughter Emma go to Chicago to visit friends and relatives.

W. W. Cole Geneseo F. A. Holbrook Lulu Coren Chicago Hillstad E. P. Colleran W. M. Colleran Louis Pamperin Milwaukee Pamperin Green Bay J. G. Jaekel Emma

Polo Meet Set Today for International Championship

Meadowbrook Polo team and British army challengers contest the first of a three game series for the international polo championship at Hempstead L I. Officials report the field in good condition after yesterday’s rain with a 4 30 p m start time.

New York Meadowbrook Hempstead L. I

Rail line change sparks switching charge filing

An Arkansas coal oil company charged that the St. Louis Iron Mountain and Southern railway converted part of its main line into a spur and then billed $3 per car for all cars delivered on it, a case filed with the Interstate Commerce Commission.

Washington, D. C St. Louis, Iron Mountain & Southern Railway Interstate Commerce Commission Arkansas Coal Oil Company

Cleveland Flat Three Cent Fare Set For Street Rail

Cleveland today adopts a flat three cent fare for its street railway system. Transfers will be free starting immediately, after orders issued by the transit directors.

Cleveland Ohio

Haggin Pays Record 15000 for Noble of Oaklands

In Allentown on June 1 J B Haggin the Lexington horseman paid a record price of 15000 for Noble of Oaklands from T S Cooper. The purchase set a new high for bulls at auction.

Allentown J. B. Haggin Lexington Turfman T. S. Cooper Noble of Oaklands

Local visitors and guests mingle in the city

James Cassidy arrived from Waukon for a brief visit with his parents. Miss Mary Hurm of Lansing stayed with her sister Miss Rose Hurm for several days. Mrs. W A Cutting visited relatives in Waukon on Tuesday. Mr and Mrs George Albert of Lansing were in the city on business Tuesday.

Dunham A. S. Dunham James Cassidy Waukon Mary Hurm Lansing Rose Hurm W. A. Cutting George Albert

Oregon plan hangs fire as conference awaited

Madison Wis June 1 With a senate majority and most Democrats in both houses and some Republicans in the assembly backing the Oregon plan for electing U S senators by popular vote a conference of both houses will likely be needed to resolve the muddle The assembly backed amendments forcing senatorial candidates to pledge support to the top vote getter or treat the vote as advisory and seek the party nominee if no pledges are made The senate refused concurrence and called for a conference likely to align Republican deputies with the majority A second dispute concerns a bill on commission form of city government with mayor and council salaries graded and recall petition thresholds lowered While many cities await changes before adopting the new system

Madison, Wis Senate Assembly Oregon United States Hasting Gilbertson

McGovern Vetoes Carrier Overcharge Regulation Bill

Madison date June 1 report on Governor McGovern vetoing bill 2878 by Senator White. The measure would regulate how common carriers refund freight and express overcharges to shippers, requiring refunds within specified time limits for shipments inside and outside the state and counting from claim filing. The veto ends the bill’s prospects in its current form.

Madison Wis McGovern Senate Assembly White

Governor Explains Provisions of Measure

The governor stated that the provisions of the measure are thoroughly covered by existing statutes. The court assessed a penalty of $25 to be recovered with taxable costs by the plaintiff in the action.

Dedicate Dixon Monument Today

Madison Wisconsin June 1 members of the Wisconsin supreme court lawyers of Madison and Milwaukee and other cities and a few personal friends of the late Justice Swift Dixon will gather at Forest Hill cemetery today for the dedication of the monument to the distinguished jurist. The presentation speech will be delivered by Justice John Marshall chairman of the subcommittee of the Wisconsin Bar association which devised means of erecting the memorial. The speech of acceptance will be delivered by Chief Justice John B Winslow.

Madison Wis Wisconsin Supreme Court Milwaukee Swift Dixon Forest Hill Cemetery John Marshall Wisconsin Bar Association John B. Winslow

Pioneer furrier Os car Hansen dies at Milwaukee home

Os car Hansen, a longtime figure in fur and glove manufacturing and president of the O. C. Hansen Manufacturing Co, died Tuesday night at his Milwaukee home 572 Marshall Street after about six weeks of illness. He helped pioneer the industry in the northwest and was active in business for nearly half a century.

Milwaukee Wis Oscar Hansen Northwest Marshall Street O. C. Hansen Manufacturing Company

U C T Convene to Host 2000 Visitors in Green Bay

Green Bay welcomes 2000 visitors for the United Commercial Travelers of Wisconsin convention. June 2 events planned with elaborate preparations to showcase the city and organization.

Green Bay Wis United Commercial Travelers of Wisco

Baymen of Bagdad Convention Sets Festive Weekend Program

On June 23 plans announce a grand council session Friday and a large parade. A ceremonial Baymen of Bagdad session will close the convention on Saturday. Entertainment features are being planned for both days to attract attendees.

Baymen of Bagdad

Jefferson girl wins state declamatory title in Merrill

Miss Loraine Grimm of Jefferson won first honors in the state declamatory contest in Merrill. Laura Burnette of Neenah took second and Lucy Blake of Merrill placed third with eight districts represented including Grace Sarles of La Crosse and Sparta with The Song of the Cardinal.

Merrill Wis Loraine Grimm Jefferson Laura Burnette Neenah Lucy Blake la Crosse Grace Sarles Sparta Cardinal

Madison man resists arrest over Chicago abandonment charge

William J. Hutchins of Madison fights arrest in La Crosse on a charge of abandoning his wife in Chicago. He contends the complaint is improper and says he is not married to the woman who prompted the arrest. He asserts he has a wife in Minneapolis whom he married after divorcing a La Crosse woman.

Janesville Wis William J. Hutchins Madison Chicago Minneapolis la Crosse

Oshkosh Banker Joseph H Porter Dies at 85

Oshkosh Wisconsin June 1 Joseph H Porter age 85 prominent retired lumberman and banker died Monday night at his home after a brief illness. He was a leading figure in local business circles and long active in financial affairs.

Oshkosh Wis Joseph H. Porter

Also Mentioned on This Page

John C. Burns North Ninth Street Wen- Phillips Debating Society i-Phillips Postum Cereal Co., Ltd Battie Creek, Mich the Fashion Shop Oscar Houce Main Street Northwest News Moose Edsall W. T. Irvine Priest Dons Southern Road Ellis E. Langdon Jay St John Gund Brewing Co la Crosse, Wis Hop Bree Cnomfort Dixon Beyschlag Main St Oshkosh Banker H.c.evenson Eyesight Specialist
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