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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1914
Page
1
Gertrude M. Hogan, president of the Drama League, writes a critique on The Tempest. She calls the play a rare art piece and lauds its masterful craftsmanship and vivid imagination.
In January La Crosse League booked Ben Greet company for an outdoor Shakespeare presentation but weather forced a move to the Normal School auditorium. The Drama League aimed to avoid conflicts with other local entertainments while two educational events disrupted the schedule. The piece reflects on The Tempest and Shakespeare’s craft as performed by the Greet troupe with Prospero and Caliban among the highlighted roles.
William Blankley of Columbia Falls Montana visits his brother John in Onalaska after 43 years apart. Both served in Union forces. John was a prisoner at Andersonville. William, 78, lives at the Soldiers Home in Great Falls. John, 69, a retired farmer. William plans to visit a sister in Seymour Iowa.
Depositions in the divorce suit of Mme. Ernestine Schumann-Heink recount a negligee clad Rapp and the New York widow Mrs. Katharine Dean strolling in close embrace and kissing in Dean’s apartment. Miss Ashton and Miss Schmidt testified to the calls of “Billy” and “Nonnie” and to Rapp’s duties around the Dean residence.
A sheriff asks for ID confirmation of Engvall Berg after a La Crosse railroad fatality May 19. Berg, a Whalen Minnesota farmer, was identified by his father as the victim, but doubts linger about the remains and whether the body matches the man from Manistee County Michigan.
In West Salem Wisconsin on June 6 Dean D H Otis of Madison asked farmer August Van der Ohe how he doubled his neighbors crop. He answered I work the soil and put back nutrition equal to what I take out. Top notch farmers toured La Crosse County inspecting prize farms with emphasis on sanitation breed and home life. The W F Miller farm West Salem was named best for overall excellence with high returns per dollar invested. Guernseys lead the field as a notable breed in the county.
A head on collision on the Canadian Northern line six miles east of Kamsack Saskatchewan in the early hours involved an express from Edmonton to Winnipeg colliding with a freight train. Three trainmen were killed and several others injured, no passengers seriously hurt.
Three saloonkeepers in Racine Wisconsin surrendered their liquor licenses to the city on June 6 to avoid revocation and remain eligible for new permits after July 1.
Madison Wis June 6 Gov McGovern names Charles F Slawson of Waukesha County to replace his late father S F Slawson as successor in office.
Miss Charlotte Kleeber age 16, daughter of Mr and Mrs Leonard Kleeber, is reported very low in condition at La Crosse hospital this afternoon.
Temperatures yesterday reached a high of 64 and a low of 58 with .70 inches of precipitation. Forecasts for La Crosse, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Iowa call for unsettled conditions tonight and Sunday, likely showers or thunderstorms, and only slight temperature changes. Strong regional pressure patterns suggest widespread unsettled weather without major temperature shifts.
Sanitation and breed count in successful farming inspection made here shows home life a big factor on the farm. The home life of W. F. Miller of West Salem, titled “Top Notcher,” is highlighted by the dean as a perfect example of agricultural success.
Olaf R. Skaar has been confirmed by the United States senate as postmaster of La Crosse. He said he does not expect his commission for a few days and would prefer to take office around July 1 to finish current business matters.
Peter Loomis of Washington town clashed with John Mashek after Mashek called Loomis's girl Fatty. The late afternoon court fight ended with Loomis fined $1 plus costs by Judge Brindley. No serious injuries reported. the incident followed remarks about the young woman who aspires to acting.
The record notes that a Henry Salzer factory plan was filed and that the old Salzer homestead has been sold. The items reflect property and industrial planning activity associated with the Salzer name.
A three sided deal in La Crosse closed today with Henry A. Salzer taking the old ice cream factory at Front and Vine streets and planning a possible manufacturing venture. Harry L. Taylor gains the Salter homestead at Eighth and King streets, while Patrick Day secures the Taylor home at Seventeenth and Ferry streets. The total value is around $7,000 and deeds were filed at the courthouse with Register of Deeds Andrew Thompson. Nearby, W L Smith and wife sold to Augusta Wudke property in Taylor's addition for 209 dollars.
Oconto Wisconsin June 6 jurors were called examined struck and sworn in under Judge Quinlin in a circuit court indebtness case involving L W Bratzeau and Henry McBride. The session adjourned until Monday after less than fifteen minutes.
Uncertain conditions persist as a second surge in the Black River north of Black River Falls raises risk to Greenwood and Hemlock Wisconsin. Despite earlier fears a 1911-scale flood, water has receded after peaking, while Hatfield reports the dam secure and Wisconsin Railway, Light and Power properties undamaged.
In Topeka Kansas on June 6 the jury found in favor of Governor Hodges in one minute after entering the jury room in the suit for 2310 dollars filed by Mrs. Luella West. She claimed assault and battery when she attempted to copy letters from his office.
Ten thousand post card programs for the La Crosse weeklong festivities June 28 to July 4 have been issued by the committee and will be mailed nationwide. Advertising continues as organizers expect the largest crowd yet in La Crosse. A Battle Creek reader declines to attend, citing busy retailer schedules and love of Mississippi fishing. Diplomatic reports from Niagara Falls note Chilean ambassador doubts and halted mediation talks as Carranza moves toward Saltillo and awaits a note from mediators.
Spanish minister claims data show U S secretly aiding Carranza while urging a conference for peace terms. Garza cautions that U S backing may falter, leaving Spain to push terms without broad support.
Secretary Bryan refused to discuss the U S stance as Carranza shows willingness to be represented at Niagara Falls. Judge Douglas declined to say if Car ranza would mediate Mexican internal affairs while diplomats doubt a binding accord. Wilson says shipments of arms cannot be halted through Tampico without Car rante suspending hostilities against Huerta.
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