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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1910
Page
6
Louisville officials anticipate revealing the murder method at the Alma Kellner inquest after chemical analyses. A fund of 50 000 dollars is urged as a reward for the capture and conviction of the killer.
King George heard Peary recount his discovery of the north pole in a half hour audience at Marlborough. The monarch expressed hope that Captain Scott would reach the south pole, crediting the Anglo Saxon race with discoveries at both earth ends.
Three Johnson family members living on State Street between Twenty first and Twenty second streets contracted pneumonia after caring for a sick cat. The father and two young children were seriously ill but now on the road to recovery. the cat was killed after the illness was discovered and medical care was provided.
New York reports show a paper loss of 123,670,367 in 21 leading railroad stocks and United States Steel as traders fear continued pressure on western rail groups. Margin houses kept staff overnight and issued margin calls at opening while Wall Street blames Washington tips for the move.
Bat Nelson met President Taft in Washington and decided the executive would be a poor prizefighter. He praised Taft as heavyweight capable but added that Speaker Joe Cannon, though a lightweight, would beat any of them, saying the president carries too much weight.
In EPSOM England on June 2 Sir Martin driven by L Winans won the Coronation Cup of $5,000 over the famed Derby course. Bachel or's Double with J Lowry rode second and Louviers with W Raphael third. Sir Martin, a Kentucky bred four year old, was sold to Winans by John E Madden for $30,000.
Chicago June 2 Wm Norris star of Cinderella Girl and Mabel Mordaunt who plays the girl were married at St James Episcopal church Norris in the play falls in love and marries the Cinderella Girl in real life Miss Mordeunt from Springfield Illinois joins the couple in happiness
The board of trade committees on finance, manufacturers and publicity visited the La Crosse Plow Company this afternoon. They gathered at Doerflinger store at 3:30 and toured the plant, inspecting departments for several hours.
BEER WEISS Abraham, a Polish Jew who yesterday hurled a zinc pot of beans at the crown prince as he returned from reviewing the grenadier guards, was today committed to the insane asylum at Dalidorf.
Articles of incorporation for the Farmers' State Bank of Bangor filed with the register of deeds. Capitalization is $20,000. Incorporators include Ira A. Richardson, Adolph Toepel, A. Mengel, Richard Meinking, Hugo Hussa, Earl v Mengel and R. M. Jones.
The Bijou venue showcased festive decorations and tributes for Theodore Roosevelt as crowds gathered to honor the former president. Local officials praised his leadership and influence while citizens joined tableaux, banners, and songs celebrating Roosevelt’s public service.
Deputy Factory Inspector Ira L. Lockney seeks warrants for John McWilliams Bijou theater manager Raymond Huebner 15 Harry Burford Lyric theater manager Marcella Stangl 15 and John Studier Wisconsin Pearl Button Co charged with employing 15 year old Ella Herold without a permit. McWilliams Burford arraigned fined 25 dollars plus costs W R Montague also fined. Colonel Roosevelt pictures shown at Bijou today.
The article notes a proposed marathon air race with stages from New York Governor Island to Philadelphia and Baltimore, ending in Washington on the White House lawn, with Baltimore aiding the purse. It also reports Dr William Green of Rochester planning a Lake Ontario crossing to Toronto around June 21 and Charles Stewart Rolls crossing the English Channel later that day.
Roosevelt visits Paris and is shown at the Bijou where crowds welcomed him. The report notes the warm reception and public interest in his visit.
A conference was held in the mayor's office at city hall with Mayor, the private detective who has worked in La Crosse for several weeks. He gathered names of women who frequent saloons and other information to present in writing. Also present were Chief Webber and Alderman George B. Marvin.
Arthur J. Walker longtime bookkeeper for C. L. Colman Lumber is critically ill at Lutheran hospital after a two week old operation. He showed initial improvement but slipped again. today he is reported to be somewhat improved.
Members of the La Crosse County Medical Association will conduct a regular meeting at the Lutheran hospital this evening focusing on clinical work. No definite program has been announced. The session will be followed by a social period.
In a San Francisco scene during the Jeffries Johnson bout coverage, Johnson faces controversy over a staged appearance with promoter Gleason defending the legitimacy of the match. Figures like Gov Gillette and Col Roosevelt are referenced amid claims of fraud and boxing hype ahead of the July 4 fight.
At a police and fire commission meeting the need for more officers was urged. Vacancies exist after resignations, and the eligible list is insufficient. The secretary said the exam date had not yet been decided.
Fred Goetting a local linotype operator married Miss Emma Trestor yesterday afternoon at Winona They returned to this city on an evening train and will be at home to friends at 508 Cass Street after June 5.
Modern Woodmen members and visitors are ordered to assemble at the camp hall on Sunday June 5 at 1 20 p m for the annual memorial exercises. COMMITTEE.
West Salem Wisconsin June 2 funeral held for Miss Lucy Hitchcock who died Tuesday after a short illness from typhoid fever and tuberculosis. The 18 year old former local high school graduate studied at the state normal school in La Crosse. Rev Cole officiated at the Congregational church and burial followed in Salem cemetery.
John Hopwood Mickey, who served as Nebraska governor from 1902 to 1906, died at his Osceola home after months of illness. Death was attributed to hardening of the arteries.
Leaders from all factions reached a pact to keep the Senate in continuous session if possible until the railroad bill receives a final vote. The agreement signals heightened urgency and a push to advance the measure without extended adjournments.
Senators moved to accept minor amendments to the railroad bill to speed action. Overman and Crawford amendments limit restraining orders and require hearings. Burton seeks ICC investigation of uniform classification. La Follette proposals add notice agents and semiannual classification reviews. Sutherland and La Follette clash over who benefits from the new court. La Follette amendment rejected 29 to 33 with progressives and Democrats for it and regulars against.
La Crosse Motor Boat Club announces a Sunday stag run from the levee at 9 am led by fleet captain Lee Bell. Over a hundred boats expected to attend at Eagle Bluff with music sports and meals by chef John Neukomm. Attendee speeches by Attorney James Thompson and Commodore John C. Toeller.
The Listman mill remains closed but talks hint at a pending settlement. A representatives committee met with Manager Heath this morning and reviewed the company proposition, which some employees found satisfactory, though no firm decision was made until tonight's meeting.
Dover June 2 Rolls becomes the third aviator to fly the English channel in an aeroplane following Bleriot and Count de Lesseps. He is the first to cross from England to France and the first Englishman to complete a channel flight. Lathem failed twice, both attempts ending in a water entry.
Budapest report says the pro-Austrian party won an overwhelming victory in the parliamentary elections. The pan-Hungarians suffered a crushing defeat, likely boosting expansionist strength in the chamber.
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