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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1911
Page
4
A string of clothing discoveries on north side yards over four days points to a possible wholesale murder case. Mrs. O Neil found a complete suit with money in her front yard on St Cloud Street and reports to police, who seek the owner as no missing person reports have yet appeared.
Mr Shumway resigns from his position as switchtender at Milwaukee prompting attention from local rail staff. The event marks a management change at the railway yard with no further details provided.
Mrs Brayson, a resident of French Island, is reported to be recovering very rapidly from illness or injury. A local health update notes steady improvement and expected continued recovery.
President Taft and Mrs Taft marked the silver anniversary of their wedding with a White House garden reception. More than 5,000 guests, including Czar Nicholas II and Mehmed V of Turkey, viewed silver gifts as electric lights lit the grounds in a festive display.
Baraboo Wisconsin mayor Charles Bender died at his son’s home in Freeport Illinois on Monday morning at age 68. He led the city until his passing and was a prominent local figure. The report notes his death occurred after he resided in Baraboo. The article also mentions a Universalist convention underway in Rochester Minnesota, featuring a reception for delegates and meetings of the Young People’s Christian Union, the Universalist Sunday school, and the Women’s Missionary Association.
Miss Senna Bonner and Lafe Johnson wed at 817 George Street yesterday evening with Rev. Henry Faville officiating. A supper for relatives followed. The couple will establish their home on the north side.
Gustav Schell twenty seven a stock farmer at Cornell drowned in the Chippewa river twenty five miles above Chippewa Falls while swimming with his college chum W H Krause of Thorpe. He was seized with cramps and his body was recovered.
A Northwestern passenger train struck twenty three cattle owned by farmer James McDonah near Trempealeau Wisconsin late Sunday causing fatalities and property damage.
A man aims to match a dull razor in pull strength, illustrating a metaphorical comparison of force and sharpness. The statement underscores a quest for parity between two unlikely measures.
Mrs. Taft directs public viewing of last night’s White House silver wedding celebration for 5000 guests. Elaborate illuminations on the grounds remain, Marine Band to give a concert, and President and Mrs. Taft receive well wishers as Aunt Delia Torrey, 83, stays by the president’s side. Silver gifts were not displayed to guests.
The piano pupils of Mrs. Mary Austin performed a class recital at the YWCA gym last evening. The program started with easier pieces and advanced to demanding works showing solid teaching and student progress. Mrs. Robert Whelpley supported with songs by Schumann Franz and Jessie Gaynor. Notable music teachers watched from the audience.
Alderman Paul W. Mahoney sparks a council clash by urging purchase of an electrically driven centrifugal pump to supply the north side until the White Rock system comes online. Critics question guaranteed well water output as a special session also reads 150 saloon licenses.
North La Crosse notes show Prof and Mrs H G Hayden and daughter at Milwaukee relatives. McElderry welcome baby boy at St Francis hospital. Goyette to visit Twin Cities. Groff family camping at French Island. Misses and others travel to Minneapolis Casson and Decorah College returns. several relocations and social visits across Avon Berlin George Kane Caledonia streets. park outings and community events mark a busy week.
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