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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1911

Page

6

Guide Accused of Wife Murder in Maine

Farmington Maine reports a mutilated body found in a shallow grave in a dooryard. Marshall Taylor a professional guide remains in custody amid townspeople threats while a house keeper Gida Searles aged 26 is also under arrest as investigators press the case though there is no claim she knew of the crime.

Farmington Maine Etta Taylor Marshall Taylor Tere Gida Searles Taylor Thomaston

Revenge Follows Mother's Murder

Denver man W. M. Daniels is jailed at Castle Rock on murder charges after he shot and killed S. W. Elliston, who had killed Daniels mother during a picnic. Elliston opened fire on his wife and Daniels intervened before Daniels killed Elliston with a pistol.

Denver Col W. M. Daniels Castle Rock S. W. Elliston Daniels Elliston Eliston

Big Row in Madison Deepens Over Progressive League

Editor Axtell accuses Governor McGovern of seizing control to keep the Wisconsin League of Progressive Republican Newspapers aligned with his plans. Axtell says Goodland backed the Lewis campaign and that governors aides were excluded. Lieutenant Governor Morris will speak at the banquet tomorrow night.

Axtell Sparta Today McGovern Goodland Newspaper League National Progressive League Lewis Wisconsin League of Progressive Republican Madison Thomas Morris

Alleged Sluggers Indicted by Jury

Chicago June 12 The grand jury returned three true bills against Walter Stevens Edgar Storgaard and Joseph Kane charged with assaulting with intent to kill L Lefevour during the recent ice strike. Maurice Enright named as business agent of Steamfitters union held for two murders and numerous slugging cases in the jurisdictional fight of the unions awaiting indictment late today.

Chicago Maurice Enright Steamfitters’ Union Walter Stevens Edgar Storgaard Joseph Kane L. Lefevour

Committee Kills Water Meter Plan

The water committee rejected a resolution to place all water users on meters and reported the action to the council. Alderman Collins introduced the measure, but a committee member urged deferral and the committee adopted adverse action.

Council Alderman Collins Collins the Tribune

Purity Campaign Targets Local Resort Illegal Activity

Police launched a purity campaign Sunday night leading to fines for two couples and a proprietor facing charges. H B Mathews Jack Clark Minnie Johnson Ella Grey pleaded guilty to frequenting an assignation house and paid 12.50. J W Haines owner of the resort pleaded not guilty with trial set for tomorrow morning.

H. B. Mathews Jack Clark Minnie Johnson Ella Grey J. W. Haines Geo. B. Marvin North Side

Madero on Tour. Wilson Won't Quit Mexico City

Francisco I. Madero, leading presidential candidate, began a tour through Morelos and Guerrero after leaving Mexico City by special train. He reached Cuernavaca in three hours to review the southern insurgent army under Gen. Figueroa and will travel by automobile for three days with a small guard. Amid US residents' discontent over delayed reparations, rumors spread that Ambassador Henry Lane Wilson would resign, which Wilson denied stating Americans and foreigners are protected.

Mexico City Francisco I. Madero Morelos Guerrero Cuernavaca South Figueroa United States State Department Henry Lane Wilson Wilson Mexico

Cleveland garment strike looms into long fight

In Cleveland the 7,000 garment workers strike deepens as independent employers back affiliated firms. Settlement talks with eight independents may be scrapped. Picketing resumes at all plants and a drive to mobilize remaining workers begins. A non union foreman, Joseph Rabinovitz, was mobbed and hospitalized after rioting last night.

Cleveland Ohio Garment Makers’ Association Joseph Rabinovitz

Coats Grabbes leads to fines in county court

Jake Ritter paid a $5 fine and costs after being convicted in county court for grabbing Julius Halder the plaintiff's coat at a country dance. Ritter admitted he touched the lapel during an angry exchange, which the court deemed an assault.

Julius Halderson Jake Ritter Ritter

West Point class of eighty three graduates today

SPARTAN GRADUATES FROM WEST POINT Wilbur T. Sarles of Sparta Wisconsin is in a class of eighty three graduates today at West Point. The four year program began with 146 cadets and ends with a final parade and hop. Notable graduates include Phillip Bracken Bleming of Burlington Iowa and peers from Minnesota Iowa Michigan.

West Point Wilbur T. Sarles Jason Sarles Sparta Wis Wisconsin United States Phillip Bracken Bleming Burlington Iowa Academy Northwest Betcher Minnesota Franke Hicks and Schimelfeing Lockwood Michigan

International Horse Show Opens at Olympia in London

The Inter national Horse Show at Olympia opened today with more than 5 504 entries and prize money of 150000, hosted by president Earl of Lonsdale. The king and queen are expected Wednesday. Decorations near 250 000 have been spent for two weeks of events, with military jumping the main card and entrants from numerous nations.

London Olympia Earl of Lonsdale United States Sweden Italy Austria

Father Gives Skin to Save Children

In an operation at Sacred Heart hospital in Eau Claire Wisconsin G H Van Gilder donated about thirty square inches of his skin for grafts to his two children Harold 14 and Esther 10 who were severely burned by a trolley wire incident. Both children are reported doing well.

Eau Claire Wis Sacred Heart Hospital G. H. van Gilder Harold Esther

Woman testifies self defense in Lefevre killing

In Creede Colorado Mrs. Michael Lefevre, wife of a mining man, says she shot John Zang in self defense after he attacked her in her home. She is jailed while Zang’s widow is guarded after a suicide attempt. Lefevre claimed she retrieved her husband’s revolver, fired when Zang refused to leave, and he collapsed with a gunshot wound to the brain.

Boy Hurt After Fall From Hay Loft at Pearl Street Barn

John L. Utermoehl Jr., 12, son of the board of trade secretary, fell head first from a hay loft in the American House barn at 224 Pearl Street Sunday afternoon. He is expected to recover.

John L. Utermoehl, Jr The Board of Trade Pearl Street

Brothers Drown in Racoon River Near Des Moines

Garrett and Martin Hankie aged 23 and 25 drowned in the Racoon river near Des Moines after cramps struck during a Sunday swim. Their companion J A Estey had to strike one boy to break a death grip while attempting the rescue. Both bodies were recovered.

Des Moines Iowa Garrett Martin Hankie Racoon River J. A. Estey

Street Car Strikes Auto on Sixteenth Street Injury Reported

An automobile owned by Henry Salzer was struck by a northbound street car on Sixteenth Street between Madison and Cass streets at 10 50 Saturday night. The car door was ripped loose but no other damage occurred. Conductor John Earling and Motorman William Zink operated the street car.

Henry Salzer Sixteenth Street Madison Cass Streets John Earling William Zink

Moore Pool Team Triumphs Over French Island Regulars

The Moore Pool and Billiard academy team from the north side defeated the Fast French Island Regulars 7 to 3. The notice invites teams aged 16 to 18 to telephone Moore's pool room for Sunday games.

Moore Pool and Billiard Academy North Side Moore

Audubon Follower Fines Nest Robber in County Court

Edward Techmer of La Crosse received a three dollar fine after he admitted stealing a bird s nest. He said he kicked Herman Granke who he claimed robbed the nest, then left the scene before Techmer arrived.

la Crosse Edward Techmer Herman Granke Herman Eddie

Youths of Today Men of Tomorrow Sermon Notes Habits

Rev Louis Magin of the First M E church delivered the 1911 La Crosse High School graduation baccalaureate, stressing that habits forge manhood. He urged thoroughness truthfulness unselfishness purity and prayer as essential traits for success and noted the strong female and male teaching presence. The crowd heard both the address and the regular service.

Louis Magin M. E la Crosse High School Magin Mr. Magin

Homesick horses travel from local fair to Newton Wisconsin

Horses belonging to Fred Kehr escaped from the fair grounds a week ago Wednesday and traveled twenty five miles to Newton Wisconsin where they were found next morning. A two weeks old colt accompanied them and endured the long trip well. The horses and colt have since been returned to La Crosse. The animals were brought from Newton to La Crosse about a month ago by the owner.

Fred Kehr Newton Wis la Crosse

Notice to Motorists for National Automobile Races at State Fair Grounds

Information for visitors to the National Automobile Races at the State Fair Grounds Milwaukee June 16 and 17. Enter by north and west gates to ease congestion. Free parking west of main road for 3000 cars with tags costing 1.00. Grounds admission 1.00, grand stands 0.75 reserved 0.50 unreserved, boxes 1.00. bleachers 4000 seats. Noted drivers listed and official AA officials named. Lacrosse Automobile Club secretary Henry N. Boehm.

Milwaukee Burman Wishart de Palma Tetzlaff Hearne Fox Strang Jaggersberger Jones Knipper Grein Lacrosse Automobile Club Henry N. Boehm Sec’y

Trial of Evelyn Arthur See Put Over Until Tomorrow

The Evelyn Arthur See trial in Chicago was continued to tomorrow as attorney R E Cantwell cites lack of time to prepare the defense. See, the leader of the absolute life cult and founder of the Junior Commonwealth, was accompanied by Manaes and Mildred Bridges as high priestesses.

Chicago Evelyn Arthur See Commonwealth Honore R. E. Cantwell See Manaes Mildred Bridges

Women Control Trust in New Initiative

A local trust named Women Control Trust asserts its aim to expand female governance. Activists urge community support as organizers plan outreach events and fundraising to promote leadership opportunities for women.

Sugar trust admission on price control and minority stockholdings

The hearing opened with Edwin F Atkins testifying that the original Havemeyer led sugar trust aimed to eliminate competition and set high prices. He described pooling among major refineries, the transfer of control to small shareholders, and the company’s share of U S refined sugar production.

American Sugar Company Sugar Trust Hardwick Sugar Investigating Commission House Edwin F Atkins Compa Dany Atkins Sugar Company Madison Gilas Pennsylvania Refining Company United States Havemeret and Elder New York Madison and Vickers Jersey City Standard Continental Boston Bay State Harrison Frazier & Co Philadelphia Louisiana Portland, Maine American Sugar Refining Company Hardwick Combinatio

Root amendment to reciprocity bill declared dead

The World reports a poll showing the Root amendment to the Canadian reciprocity bill dead in the Senate. It says the measure will not be passed in its House form, with 33 against, 20 noncommittal or absent, and two thirds needed to advance.

New York World United States Senate Senate House Mittal

Assessments Due Notice For Fourth Industrial Association

A notice states assessments must be paid by July. The served notice targets the Fourth Industrial Association 4 ments with due payments required by a July deadline.

Fourth Industrial Association

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Millinery Department Scott-Rose CO Calico Etec el Mel Mack Jack Abernathy Madero Spartan Lercher Majestic Building Colorado Utermoehl, JR Sugar Qo Tiffany W. T. Irvine Jewele
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