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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1913
Page
2
In Poughkeepsie N Y the class day spectacle drew 19000 spectators as 24 white dressed sophomores carried a 225 foot daisy chain honoring the 1913 graduates across Vassar College grounds marking the event as the biggest crowd ever present at the celebration.
A London Telegraph quip resurfaces as two brothers debate the power of a woman's will. The tormented husband asks if opposing a woman's will ever accomplished anything. Richard counters that it often yields results, but his brother retorts that the woman was always dead when a lawyer fenced with her will.
Sheboygan Wis June 19 A livestock event ends amid controversy as handlers drive a bull toward the slaughtering area prompting protests from onlookers and calls for tighter safety measures and animal welfare review.
Edward Magdefray was attacked, pinned to the ground, gored and tossed about before help arrived. He may die.
Queen Victoria announced at Bucking ham Palace reception that her new grandson-in-law, the Earl of Fife, would be raised to the rank of a duke. The wedding breakfast marked the notable title change during the royal ceremony.
Denver jury convicts Frank H Henwood of first degree murder in the killing of George E Copeland and sentences him to death after eighteen hours and thirty three ballots. Henwood says he fears not the gallows but values a square deal and credits friends and lawyers for support.
Minneapolis June 19 The American Medical association will lobby no more for the establishment of a national department of health. The legislative committee seeking funds to carry on the fight was dismissed by the house of delegates after a secret session. Causes cited include President Wilson’s attack on lobbying and magazine charges about the bureau campaign. The reference committee opposed the legislative committee and its report was upheld. The legislative committee members were ousted and a new committee will not be appointed.
Harold M. Wilkie of Fond du Lac, honor man on UW law commencement and 1908 Fond du Lac high school valedictorian, wed Miss Vivian Jones of Fond du Lac, a classmate, after his Wednesday bar admission. Rev L H Keller officiated at Madison home ceremony and the couple planned to start housekeeping in Milwaukee with Doe & Ballhorn.
Madison Wis June 19 The assembly revisited the senate conservation committee resolution granting constitutional power to acquire waterpower resources. The measure, killed by the assembly last Tuesday, was reconsidered with a 37 to 35 vote. Adoption requires 51 votes on Wednesday with 41 for and 26 against in the prior tally.
An actress who once played Rosalind recounts a note left in her dressing room claiming to imitate her role and offering to perform the line tonight to pay for a dentist's teeth. She did not accept the challenge, and no further action is noted.
Mrs. Mary Scales of 1712 Market St La Crosse Wisconsin testifies that Doan's Kidney Pills relieved her backache lameness and tired feeling after trying other remedies. She bought them at Erhart's Drug Store and notes lasting benefits. For sale by all dealers 50 cents Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents Remember the name Doan's.
E W Hornung notes a common error by English writers who insert the French phrase double en tendre. He says the correct term is double entente, usually with viz C est un mot a double entente, not C est une double entente.
A society man recalls an heiress who wed a count convinced he married for her money. A friend warned her months before the wedding that the count would pay his bills with her wealth, but she dismissed the idea and said the count never thinks of paying his bills.
Billy asks Milly about signs after a dream of being madly in love. Milly responds with a playful line that the dream is a sign of dream jams not fortune or fate, keeping the exchange light and humorous.
Miss Wilson accepted an invitation to be guest of the club with a reception to follow the program. The Tenth Ward association, a social center club, has members including her and her father. The article also notes railway employes deaths in course of employment and discusses a two year limitation on actions under a proposed law.
John Avery McIlhenny of Louisiana is appointed to succeed General John C. Black as chief of the U S civil service commission. He has served on the commission since 1905 and Charles M. Galloway of South Carolina will replace William H. Washburn as a member in the near future.
Governor McGovern Insurance Commissioner Ekern and Deputy Attorney General Walter Drew met in the Wisconsin executive offices for a formal hearing on reinsurance matters. Report says no signs of recent disagreements appeared and the session proceeded with harmony.
Miss Margaret Wilson daughter of the president will attend a Tenth Ward association meeting at Randall school in University Heights Madison. The neighborhood club event is scheduled for next Wednesday in the city.
Madison June 19 Governor McGovern vetoed a senate bill that would enlarge and clarify the right to recover damages for personal injuries. The measure aimed to broaden remedies and ensure greater certainty in damages awards.
The text notes that asphalt, known to the ancients, was reportedly used as a binder in Babylonian masonry. It emphasizes its historical role as a binding material in ancient construction.
An advertising notice touts Hay's Hair Health as restoring natural hair color, preventing dandruff, and stopping hair loss. It claims it is not a dye, safe for skin and linen, and offers a refund if not satisfied after a fair trial. Ghebs of Harfina Soap are included with purchase.
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