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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1911
Page
6
A health advisory urges readers over fifty to use Cascarets daily to aid sluggish bowels. It describes Cascarets as mild, natural help, not harsh laxatives, comparing them to gentle exercises for age related digestive slowdown. One ten cent box is suggested.
Caledonia residents are urged to support repairs and maintenance for the local bridge after uncovering structural concerns during routine inspection. Officials emphasize coordinated action between town hall and public works to ensure safety and accessibility.
County Supervisor Keppel and County Clerk Rawlinson unearthed a February 29, 1892 voucher showing Caledonia paid 1000 dollars toward the McGilvray bridge. The move could shift future upkeep costs from La Crosse County to Caledonia, with its share to be set later.
The La Crosse county agricultural school hosted a class day program in the auditorium with a large county-wide audience. The program included ovations, instrumental and vocal solos, declamations by the graduating class, and a performance of the play Higbee Junior with a cast listing from Watson H. Higbee to Mrs. Malvina Meddigrew. An orchestra provided music between acts.
Axel Moen, a West Salem resident until last January, was pardoned late yesterday afternoon by Governor McGovern. His attorney, Withrow, had pressed for the clemency, contending Moen was not sane at the time of the burglary for which he was sentenced to one year in the state's prison at Waupun.
Harold Bey was bitten by a mad dog and transported by his father Hen Bey to Madison for Pasteur treatment. The family insists on rabies prevention and plans to monitor the boy for signs of the disease.
Miss Alice Pryor, previously omitted from the list of graduates, will receive her diploma this month. The total graduates reach seventy six, one of the largest classes for several years at the institution.
Police hold two men named John Kibbe of Waukon Iowa and James Jackson of Scranton Pennsylvania on a charge of being suspects. They were picked up near the wagon bridge after telegrapher Edward Hurley reported seeing them walking toward La Crosse. A Minneapolis jail escapee Benjamin Findler remains at large after overpowering the jailor and fleeing. Local authorities say no Findler alert was received via railroad wires and Minneapolis police dispute a prior mention.
Supervisor George Wright announced the annual County Board picnic will likely be held at Da kota Park on Monday June 26. The committee plans a morning river trip by launches to the park and an evening return.
La Crosse Baseball club votes to begin games at 3 o clock from Friday June 2, prompted by a fan petition. Dolan Hart Biddy Dolan of the Wausau club suffers a severe facial injury from a pitched ball, likely ending his season.
Dispatches from Washington report 150 people killed in the La Loma barracks blast near Managua. Diaz accuses liberals of inciting the attack as martial law looms and revolution fears rise amid deadly political strife involving General Mena's forces.
Washington June 1 Senate debated the Lorimer case with La Follette and Owen backing a five member inquiry elected by the Senate. Root urged printing La Follette testimony as a public document while Bristow and Nelson pressed for fairness and accountability in the probe. Lorimer’s invitation to testify was disputed as La Follette criticized haste in the subcommittee report.
Witness Gary explains the T C I owen steed corporation owes 10 167158 50 in uncapitalized debt and pledges quick action against subsidiaries acting against the main interests He says he is a director in each subsidiary and will vote out officers who oppose him tomorrow morning at 10 o clock
Fire department responded to Montague's candy factory at 11 10 last night and extinguished a blaze caused by a boiling candy pot. Damage was about 15 dollars with a small hole burned through the floor.
A loud local figure who loudly proclaims patriotism is suspected of tax dodging, prompting scrutiny from neighbors and authorities as the case unfolds.
Madison June 1 The Wisconsin Supreme Court upheld a law imprisoning a father who refuses to support his illegitimate child in the State v Bielke case. The court also affirms several related decisions including in Lilystrom and Scanlan et al, Archibald et al, Heller et al, and Olson et al.
Work began on remodeling the United States courthouse and adjoining federal building offices. The court room will get new carpet three hundred yards long and new ceiling and walls. Offices for the judge clerk and district attorney will be elaborately furnished in the new addition. New window screens were installed on all federal building offices for the first time in twenty years.
George E. Copeland a Victor mine operator and bystander was fatally wounded by Frank P. Henwood in the June 1 Denver shooting. Copeland died at St Luke's hospital after leg amputation and shock. coroner's inquest planned and another murder charge possible. Copeland was at the Brown Palace bar when Henwood fired.
Madero and his wife present a ball to Juarez citizens as the insurrecto leader prepares to depart for Mexico City tomorrow after the city’s capture helped topple Porfirio Díaz.
James J. Hill, chairman of the Great Northern, says the 600 million mortgage is to finance future needs and not a merger move. He dismisses reports of absorbing the Burlington and joint control with Northern Pacific as rubbish. A separate dispatch notes rumors of a July 1 consolidation with the Chicago Burlington & Quincy and a distribution of 28 million in sinking funds to GN and NP stockholders.
An all day Friday exhibition displays student work from the domestic art department. Samples show first year high school girls and seventh and eighth grade girls. Miss Carlstad leads the high school group and Miss Evjen oversees the grade school classes.
Arrangements are under way for the Modern Woodmen of America Memorial day set for Sunday with the Wesley Male Quartette performing at Woodmen hall. Members and Woodmen Foresters will decorate graves at the cemetery, followed by an address by Attorney W. F. Wolfe.
Fire Chief N. Bradfield reports May activities with 26 alarms and 1 false alarm. Damage to buildings totals 577 dollars and contents 305 dollars, for a total loss of 882 dollars. The greatest single loss is La Crosse Steam Cleaning and Dye Works at 112 North Fifth Street for 450 dollars. Last May had 16 alarms but losses reached 2,834 dollars.
Ed Smith, formerly employed on Burlington Railroad construction, appeared before Judge Brindley yesterday morning on a charge of intoxication and received a twenty day sentence in the county jail.
Otto Wendlandt charged with assault and battery against August Lau was dismissed by Judge Brindley after the costs of 4.82 dollars were paid. The plaintiff requested dismissal of the case.
An old advertisement extols TIZ as pain free for corns bunions and calluses claiming rapid relief after first use. It asserts drawing out poisons from feet cleans pores and outperforms powders promising total relief in a week with nationwide sale through druggists or direct from Walter Luther Dodge Co Chicago.
In Indianapolis on Decoration Day the 500 mile race officials announced a revised score. Joe Dawson in the Marmon car finished fifth after an extra lap was counted. De Palma moves to sixth, Merz to seventh, Turner to ninth and tenth places are uncertain. Harroun’s revised time is 6 42 08.
Students from La Crome County Agricultural School of O Alaska and French Island faculty gathered at nine this morning for their annual picnic. The event brought together local students and teachers for a day of outdoor activities and camaraderie on a sunny stopover.
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