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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1914
Page
1
A bold claim marks the Coronation Chair as a dynastic relic with mythic energy, cited as a cornerstone of English regal power. The text links the chair to historic wars between England and Scotland and frames it as the ceremonial seat of British rulers.
London June 11 suffragettes exploded a bomb near Westminster Abbey damaging the coronation chair slightly and chipping the stone of Scone. Two women were detained leaving Westminster Abbey as police blamed the incident on militant suffragists causing a parliamentary scare and a hardening public stance.
One hundred twenty five students will receive diplomas in a sold out LaCrosse graduation ceremony. It is the largest class in school history, with twenty one more graduates than last year. The program features orchestra, recitations, solos, duets, a mixed chorus and the valedictory. Diplomas will be presented by Mr. Kiam Luening, president of the board of education.
Rumor claims Mrs. John Fuchser of La Crosse inherited a Minneapolis multi millionaire’s fortune and fled to a Brownsville area farm with her husband. Verification failed as phones were down after a storm. Relatives heard the tale but were told to keep quiet. The alleged lawyer and the millionaire could not be confirmed. The story is widely branded a hoax.
Samuel A. Cook of Neenah elected commander of Wisconsin Grand Army of the Republic after a long session in Madison. The group urged shifting Memorial Day observances and asked the postmaster general to help. proposed other days for conventions and a later start to fishing season. The encampment closes with a large camp fire at the university gymnasium with Commander in Chief Washington Gardner and other veterans speaking.
RACINE Wis June 11 Arthur Peterson a former boy bound from South Dakota to visit relatives in Racine exposed hundreds of persons to smallpox which he contracted on a train He left the train at Union Grove and went to a doctor who said that he thought the boy had smallpox and sent him on to Racine via train Arriving in Racine Peterson was immediately placed in an isolation hospital.
The packet Morning Star arrived from St Paul at 1 45 today bound for Davenport. A number of passengers were taken on and freight consigned to down river points.
Attorney James Thompson, who had been in Chicago on business, has returned to La Crosse. Attorney A. C. Wolfe has returned from Viroqua, where he conducted business before the probate court.
Assemblyman Merlin Hull of Black River Falls urges economy in state government for his Republican gubernatorial nomination. He argues for reduced expenses without harming efficiency, favors budgeting by normal revenues, separate appropriation bills, and veto power over nonconforming appropriations. He warns against passage of bills driven by lobbyists and stresses fiscal restraint. Continues on page 6.
Work began on the last segment of the White Way from the river to Third Street. Crews broke concrete on the sidewalk and prepared posts as part of the project spearheaded by N. M. Scott, chair of the decoration committee. Scott secured merchants’ cooperation, forecasting a greatly improved Main Street appearance. A reader letter from O. M. Mitchell of Trempealeau, Wis notes La Crosse as home and plans to attend the week of celebrations for Made in La Crosse Goods and homecoming events, with Mr. and Mrs. John Baker also sending greetings.
The La Crosse police commission will test applicants for a police matron post. Amanda Clement, former YWCA physical director, is urged by women’s groups as a top candidate yet must meet male force standards including height 5 feet 9 inches, weight 155 pounds, voter status, age 21 to 26, and pass medical and strength exams. Mrs. Clara Evans’ name is also discussed.
In St Paul Minnesota Geo Alcorn and Leon Simpson face trial in federal court for stealing fifteen sacks of flour from a sealed car on September 18. Nellie Ryan testified she heard the men discuss the theft while John Nagle identified them as accomplices and described hauling the flour to Stony Point island by boat. Testimony concluded with arguments to the jury.
An automobile driven by John Dolle of 1726 Badger Street struck a man riding a bicycle at Fourth and Pearl streets late yesterday afternoon. The cyclist was knocked down, suffered only slight injuries, and the bicycle wheel was damaged. the man escaped immediate serious harm.
In Madison on June 11 a large crowd of aging Wisconsin veterans gathered on a hilltop to hear Lt Governor Thomas Morris recount Civil War sacrifices. He recalled 90,000 Wisconsinites who served, 12,000 deaths, and urged future wars be settled by reason. The day featured music, free pork and beans, and a state camp parade with speeches by officials including Washington Gardner.
Attorney John F. Doherty of La Crosse circulates petitions to ten Milwaukee central committee members who favored a convention after it was defeated in Milwaukee. Thomas Kearney of Racine urges Democrats to hold a convention, Doherty says it could draft a platform and nominate a full state ticket.
John Barnes joined A and C Johnson company under an agreement with the local painters union to employ union labor. The firm withholds $1 a day for initiation and dues from new workers not yet members. Barnes quit after ten days, seeks the ten dollars, and the case will come before Justice Leonard Kleebler. Attorneys Thompson for the company Hartwell for the union and Wolfe and Wolfe for Barnes.
Andrew H. Dahl of Westby Vernon county three term state treasurer announced his gubernatorial candidacy at the Republican primaries. He will tour the state immediately, publish his platform later, and open campaign headquarters in Milwaukee or Madison. Dahl, a merchant and farmer, urged reforms and backed civil service and anti corruption measures.
The body of a middle aged man, who died from thirst and starvation, was found locked in a Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul freight car at Franklin Park near Chicago this afternoon after trainmen broke the seals. The victim had torn nails from several fingers in a vain effort to free himself.
Seattle June 11 Representative Amey of Pennsylvania alleges the state department holds Mexican reports detailing constitutionalist butchery of Americans. He says publication could hinder government aid to rebels and questions Huerta’s involvement in Madero’s assassination while condemning Pancho Villa for American slaughter.
A fire in Bandon Oregon on June 11 caused about 200000 damage to a large portion of the business district. The blaze started in a restaurant and spread to nearby establishments. Authorities were investigating the cause as firefighters battled the flames through the morning.
Physicians treating Joe Dawson said on June 11 he would likely be released from the Indianapolis hospital practically as good as new after injuries suffered in the Speedway automobile race.
Temperatures yesterday rose to 83 high and 62 low with 0.60 inch precipitation. Forecasts for La Crosse and nearby call for showers today or tonight, with Friday fair and cooler. Wisconsin to be partly cloudy with possible showers south and east. Minnesota generally fair and cooler. Iowa partly cloudy with possible showers east. The central heat wave extends to the mid Atlantic, with 84 in St. Louis and 98 in Nebraska and Missouri yesterday. showers and thunderstorms from Nebraska to North Dakota east to the upper lakes. River stages show La Crosse at -9.3, Prairie du Chien at 8.4, with a general fall at La Crosse and slight rise upriver.
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