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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1911
Page
1
A finance committee faces disputes over a paper trust, with internal clashes prompting scrutiny of governance and oversight. The conflict centers on funding decisions and policy direction affecting the trust's operations and fiduciary responsibilities.
Washington hearing on reciprocity saw Herman Ridder accuse the paper trust of robbing publishers and claim Vice President Wallich of the International Paper company perjured himself. Senators clashed over press fairness as Ridder urged publishers to support reciprocity and reporters were summoned to testify.
Chicago reports a new May beer consumption record with 18 697 600 gallons drank eclipsing last year in a hotter May. The city noted greater thirst and ongoing beer sales during the period June 5 in Chicago.
Frederick Schultze, a man described as an ig cutter, found himself out of York with no prospect of a job, no funds, and no food. He reportedly invested his last quarter in a 48 meter device, then turned on the jets and went to bed.
In Red Deer Alberta on June 5 hold up men who killed Chief of Police Bell were hunted by 81 Boy Scouts. They chased the suspects who surrendered at the edge of town after a brief pursuit and were taken into custody.
Seventeen year old William Hagenbarth of Bostwick Valley drowned in Running Slough four miles below La Crosse. He was with cousins John Stroeh and Herbert Gautsch, both non swimmers. The body was recovered about four feet deep upstream at six pm after an undercurrent carried it, and funeral services will be held Wednesday at the home and Holy Trinity church. Coroner reports no inquest.
William W. Howes, 1111 Fourth Street southeast, formerly of Tomah Wisconsin, was seriously injured early Saturday at Fifth and Nicollet when struck by an auto driven by Roy Smith of Harriet Avenue. Howes and a woman were about to cross the street. witnesses say the car sped along tearing Nicollet Avenue. Arthur Bergen and B A Casserly witnessed. Bergen stopped the car and rushed Howes to St. Barnabas Hospital. Smith blamed a slippery pavement from rain. Howes today is much improved and expected to recover.
J D Bren university accountant and cashier is charged with embezzling 12008 from students funds. The complaint sworn by Detective David Broderick cites alleged appropriation as agent and trustee. Bren claims robbery on campus. police dispute that account. He was arrested Friday night and jailed.
Henry A Scheib faces arraignment on a murder charge in New York as police await a report from Professor Larkin of Columbia University who examined the woman Lillian Scheib content of her organs and found poisoning. Scheib's attorneys promise a complete alibi.
Madison Wis June 5 The special committee on apportionment reports progress on a redistricting plan to be introduced this week. Senators Owen Kieczka Krumrey True Randolph and Assemblymen Bell Harper Nye Clark C J Johnson Urquhart Gilbertson Yockey Pickart Long and Binner back a bill aiming to minimize political conflicts by aligning all district classes in one measure. Some counties lose population and representation with Rock Columbia Marinette likely affected. Chippewa and Eau Claire may also be impacted. Assembly unit 23338 and Senate 70692. county splitting seen as legal obstacle. Milwaukee gains two assembly members and one senator. northern areas gain slightly while central and western regions bear the burden.
Chief of Police John Webber announced that all unmuzzled dogs found on the street will be shot forthwith. The measure follows a mad dog scare and a City Attorney opinion affirming police power to kill dogs in the streets. He said the move is to deter possible rabies spread.
Severe fighting has erupted in several provinces in southern China. Three hundred rebels are reported killed in a battle in Kwang Tung province, with loyal troops suffering heavy losses as well.
Mrs August Krueger aged 85 a wealthy retired farmer's wife killed herself by ingesting Paris green at her daughter’s home in Tomah Wisconsin. She drank poison at 5 AM and again at 11:30 AM and died after lingering in great agony. Despondency is cited as the reason.
The Senate judiciary committee recommended confirmation of William H. Lewis colored of Massachusetts as assistant attorney general and James D. Elliott of South Dakota as United States district judge. Lewis holds the top government position ever held by a Black person.
Senator Stone of Missouri said at the White House he will lead the battle against the Root amendment and all other changes to the Canadian reciprocity bill to keep the door closed to any amendments.
The Lebanon to Nashville Tennessee Central railroad passenger train derailed in the Nashville yards today. Seventeen people were injured but none fatally.
Mrs Augusta Stetson former leader of the First Church of the Christian Scientists in New York opposes a monument over Mrs Eddy's grave in Boston arguing that Mrs Eddy is immortal and will yet perform a demonstration as Jesus Christ did.
Withman B. Potter long time La Crescent resident died at home after a long illness. Born in Willington Connecticut in 1844 he moved to La Crescent in 1864 and lived there until his death. He is survived by his widow three daughters Mrs Turnbull Albert Lea Mrs Landers Melrose and Mrs Geo Martin Boston and one son Harry W Potter La Crosse. Funeral services 2 30 Wednesday at home Rev D C Jones officiating burial in La Crescent.
In Racine Wisconsin a drunken quarrel at the former Doolittle estate turned violent. Jim Vako a Hungarian was beaten with a brick and three compatriots are jailed awaiting word on his critical injuries. Language barriers hinder statements as police investigate beer and women as the spark.
Portland voters at noon show heavy turnout as mayoral candidates debate the commission plan. Incumbent Mayor Simon leads with business support, facing Republican labor candidate A. G. Bushlight and Democratic contender George H. Thomas, all committed to the commission form.
Indianapolis reports 90 degrees at noon with rising heat. A severe heat wave returns to Indiana and a late yesterday storm is blamed for two deaths.
The French cruiser Distres grounded on Groves Island while entering Halifax harbor. It was en route to St Pierre from the West Indies when the incident occurred on June 5.
Columbus Ohio June 5 representative Owen J Evans indicted in a bribery scandal pleaded guilty to a new indictment charging accepting a bribe tied to licensing loan agents. He asked mercy and said he would confess before the grand jury this afternoon Judge Kinkead fined him 500 dollars and costs and condemned no prison sentence.
In St Louis on June 5, a gasoline launch carrying seven men from the Sportsman's Boating club capsized after leaking midstream at speed of twenty mph. One swimmer reached shore and two were rescued on a ferryboat. All four dead are Charles L Totsch 43 August Masterbrook 32 John Dietrich 16 and Irvin Deninbrink 26.
The monitor Tallahassee, accompanied by ordinance experts, sails to Tangier Sound in Chesapeake Bay for secret tests of a new fuse on twelve inch shells. The old battleship Texas, damaged by the New Hampshire fire, is again the target as the test aims to ensure armor penetration and delayed explosion.
Telegrams to the revolutionary junta report that 200 liberals under Generals Rongin Laterio and Ondiveros fought a battle with a larger Maderoist force near Paloma San Antonio Chihuahua. The Maderists reportedly retreated into the hills and a second battle was anticipated.
Evelyn Arthur See founder of the Junior Commonwealth and absolute life cult was arraigned before Judge Scanlon on charges of mistreating girl disciples. He filed a petition of prejudice against the judge and asked for a change of venue. The case was reset to be heard by a different judge shortly.
A lightning sparked fire in Cochranes, Wisconsin on Saturday night destroyed the G. M. Rohrer department store and the J. P. Rohrer furniture and hardware shop, causing about 700 dollars in damage, with half insured. The volunteer department and Buffalo City fire crews prevented spread to nearby buildings.
Former Secretary of State John W. Foster testified in the New York surrogate’s court about securing a $368000 claim against the Chinese government during the Roosevelt era. Rep Hamlin of Missouri announced a sweeping House inquiry. The case involves funds drawn from the Boxer indemnity and a Ward heir, with Foster and his son in law allegedly receiving $184118. Denby, then the U.S. minister to China, reportedly disapproved the claim.
Pitcher Webster formerly of the Rockford club was bought by President John Elliott of the Out casts and arrived this morning to learn Brenton had already been purchased. He returned to Rockford.
General debate on the wool schedule starts in the house tomorrow. Indications suggest the Underwood wool bill will pass in about a week.
Amalgamated Copper Company holds its annual meeting in Jersey City New Jersey on June 5 and confirms re election of all retiring directors. John J Mahoney of Montana is chosen to fill the vacancy caused by the death of James Jourdan.
Weather: La Crosse and surrounding areas show generally fair conditions with possible thunderstorms tonight or Tuesday and cooler air tonight. Wisconsin sees likely thunderstorms tonight or Tuesday with warmer east portions and cooler Tuesday. Minnesota expects fair to tonight and Tuesday with possible showers in eastern portions this afternoon or night and cooler in south and west tonight. River readings show St Paul 14 and 2.5 ft, Red Wing 14 and 2.0 ft, La Crosse 12 and 4.0 ft, with stations near stationary or slight rise over 36 hours.
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