Junior Roosevelt Weds Today
The article notes the marriage of Junior Roosevelt to his bride as a wedding event today. Limited readable details mention the couple and the ceremony context.
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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1910
Page
1
The article notes the marriage of Junior Roosevelt to his bride as a wedding event today. Limited readable details mention the couple and the ceremony context.
The Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church hosts the 4 PM wedding of Theodore Roosevelt Jr and Miss Eleanor Butler Alexander before about 1500 guests. Kermit Roosevelt serves as best man as floral arch and lilies of the valley decorate the ceremony.
London June 20 Gerard Fiennes, English naval expert, warns Americans will soon face Japan. He notes indications of a collision between Japan and the United States and claims Europe will not intervene to save the U S as war looms.
Police report Seventeen deaths linked to Saturday's storm in New York as harbor units plan searches of Jo Bay and nearby waters. It notes that thousands aboard the Roosevelt parade avoided water leisure, possibly saving lives.
Fred Lenser, longtime Chipmunk Ridge resident, died Sunday at age 85 after a lingering illness. He leaves two sons and two daughters. The funeral will be held tomorrow at 1 o clock from the afternoon house.
Quick rundown of recent ring clashes and punch counts highlights key matchups and outcomes across the lightweight and welterweight shelves. Details focus on finishes, knockdowns, and notable comebacks from the latest card.
United Press plans near instant reports on the Jeffries Johnson fight with two transcontinental wires to ringside and three relays. Max Balthaser "The Ringsider" and Tip Wright will provide analysis and training camp news to stations nationwide.
Jim Jeffries and entourage prepare to depart Rowardeman California for Nevada today. He awaits word from Richard on whether Reno Ely or Goldfield will host the bout. Moana Springs near Reno is named for training if the site is chosen.
Sam Langford will meet Stanley Ketchel in San Francisco on July 4 in the same arena where Jeffries and Johnson are expected. The Langford Al Kaufman bout has been called off and Ketchel will step in as middleweight champion in the Independence Day clash.
San Francisco reports Langford and Kaufman will not fight there. They will clash in Reno on July 4 in the same ring where Jeff and Johnson are expected to battle.
Thomas Conley was arrested by police on a complaint by Walter Humphrey charged with robbery. He is accused of stealing a sum of money from Humphrey while the two men were in Milwaukee.
The House adopted the Senate statehood bill by unanimous vote placing Arizona and New Mexico on track for statehood. The measure requires presidential signature and constitutional approval, with one million acres in each state set aside to pay county bonds. Education al franchise limit not included.
Students from the La Crosse state normal school staged a fete day at Myrick Park with a May pole circle and dances including the Rose Race the Rose March and the German hopping dance. Miss Ruth Wallace was crowned May queen and Miss Thayer led the effort with plans to make the fete annual and to stage a Wisconsin history pageant next season.
Ten crewmembers of the La Rochelle from Bayonne New Jersey drowned when the iron tramp freighter was cut in two after colliding in the Irish Sea with the Yews from Harrington to Port Talbot. The Yews rescued several sailors who were pulled ashore at Liverpool.
Col Roosevelt in Oyster Bay states that thousands of letters and telegrams flood his desk and that most will not receive personal attention. He asks well meaning writers to refrain, noting he has no staff of secretaries or stenographers. Over 3 000 letters arrived in London and 7 000 during a 13 day span as he prepared for Africa.
In Boston on June 20 a stork visited the home of Captain Anderson at Charlestown navy yard and left four infants, three boys and a girl. All are expected to live. The mother is 34 and the couple have eight previous children, four of whom are living.
Reverend Lowe gave the baccalaureate sermon before a large audience of graduates and townspeople. He spoke on virtue, responsibility, and the future, drawing praise for clarity and warmth from attendees.
Rev. J. S. Lowe delivered the 1910 La Crosse high school baccalaureate sermon to a full church. He urged graduates to value honesty and integrity over wealth, urging that riches cannot buy virtue and that one must seek first the kingdom of God and righteousness. He warned against prosperity's corrupting influence and urged choices guided by duty to country and family.
In Chicago on June 20 the defense for Lee O'Neil Browne sought acquittal arguing the state failed to prove a case. Judge McLurely overruled, prompting questions to exclude testimony about meetings at St Leonis and the alleged jackpot split. Labor lobbyists Doyle and Russell testified White claimed the labor vote would be coerced.
Missouri Attorney General Major files two quo warranto actions in the state supreme court against the Hammond Packing company and against the Morris Swift and Armour interests. The suits allege a 1902 onward plan with the National Packing company to monopolize meat trade, seek forfeiture of franchises, exclusion from doing business, and possible confiscation or fines. Major names Armours Swifts Morris as chief Hammond stockholders. St. Louis Dressed Beef is owned by National Packing.
Helsinki reports a Russian bill tightens control in Finland with police raids, house searches, arrests, and gagged newspapers. Schools are reoriented to Soviet approved doctrine while agents provocateur flood the countryside and Russian officers move into barracks.
Reno wears fight fever over the planned Johnson Jeffries battle with Tex Rickard in town or Goldfield as a backup. A Goldfield businessmen' s committee proposes a 200000 guarantee if Rickard moves the bout to their city. Johnson training at Laughton's Hot Springs near Reno prompts local reaction.
President Taft stated satisfaction with current congressional work and anticipated final measures. He outlined plans to pass the campaign expense publicity bill after the postal savings bank bill clears the Senate and then proceed with the Appalachian forest reserve bill.
Lincoln Nebraska June 20 Gov Shallenberger rejects W J Bryan request for a special legislative session to decide the local option issue.
Paris dispatch reports Dr. Doyen attributing the German emperor's blood disorder to beer overindulgence. He cites kidney trouble from beer, an abscess on a hand, and a knee abrasion as signs that infection could spread, risking death without heroic treatment.
President Taft signed the statehood bill at 1 42 this afternoon in the executive offices with statehood advocates present. The act creates Arizona and New Mexico and was signed with two pens. He wrote approved, Wm. H. with a gold pen for Hitchcock and Taft with an eagle feather quill for Delegates Andrews of New Mexico.
The Senate adopted a resolution to investigate bribery and corruption in William Lorimer’s Illinois senator election. The committee will meet during Congress recess and likely hold sessions in Illinois.
In Harrisburg on June 20 delegates to the Republican state convention debate possible candidates after Secretary of State Knox withdraws as a gubernatorial possibility. The advance guard expects to accept the Penrose organization slate amid uncertainty.
Coldest reading 58 and warmest 90 with light 4 mph wind. Forecast through 7 p m Tuesday calls for generally fair conditions in Wisconsin Minnesota partly cloudy with possible showers. river levels expected to fall slightly over 36 hours.
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