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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1911

Page

6

Wisconsin La Crosse Court Summons in Estate Case

State court summons in La Crosse County directs Augusta Hellmich and unknown heirs of Johann Neuman to answer within twenty days. Plaintiff Anton Albrecht, through attorney John F. Doherty, seeks relief per the filed complaint in circuit court.

State OF Wisconsin la Crosse County Anton Albrecht Augusta Hellmich Johann Neuman Circuit Court Wis John F. Doherty la Crosse

Y M C A Boys Leave for Battle Island Camp

Sixty Y M C A boys aged 12 to 19 depart from the Y M C A building at 10 AM for the annual summer camp on Battle Island near Victory. Camp runs to July 3 with eight boys per tent, meals in an open pavilion, and a camp council led by older youths. Miss Hamberger cooks, relics of the 1833 Black Hawk last stand are near, and the site offers good fishing and swimming at Little Battle Island.

Association Battle Island Victory C. F. Ogden A. 8. Boyd Hamberger Black Hawk

M. W. A. Convention Opens in Buffalo

The Modern Woodmen of America opened in convention hall with Head Consul A. R. Talbot of Rock Island Illinois presiding. It is practically settled that Colorado Springs will host the next gathering.

Buffalo N. Y Woodmen of America A. R. Talbot Rock Island, Ill Colorado Springs

Illness Recovery Report of Soldier's Home Resident

Lucius Volthen of the Soldiers' Home, long ailing at the home of Geo. King, shows signs of improvement and is on the mend after a period of illness.

Lucius Volthen Geo. King

Sailors' Strike Widely Eased as Lines Concede Demands

Sailors return to work after Cunard White Star Allan and Leyland lines grant demands. Within 24 hours other lines expected to follow. Government pressure noted over potential disruption of coronation naval review at Spithead. Police reserves brought in on June 30 in New York as cooks stewards and seamen's unions consider broader coastwise walkout.

London Cunard White Star Allan and Leyland Lines Spithead New York

Williams Flynn Wedding Today at St Mary's Church

Miss Mary Williams and George F. Flynn were married at 7 a.m. at St. Mary's Church with Rev. Dr. Condon officiating. The couple, of this city, hosted a reception and elaborate breakfast at the bride's mother's home at 1701 Main Street. Out of town relatives attended and the newlyweds left for the Twin Cities after the wedding.

Mary Williams Geo. F. Flynn St. Mary’s Church Dr. Condon Margaret Doyle Dr. Flynn Main Street J. O. O’hern Waupun P. L. McGown Superior J. T. Doyle Lyndon A. J. Flynn Anna Will Flynn Caledonia J. A. Miller Minneapolis Twin Cities

Senator Lea's Blood Aids Wife in Critical Illness

At Georgetown University Hospital Mrs. Luke Lea wife of Senator Lea of Tennessee showed slight improvement after receiving a quart of her husband's blood to help save her life. The senator, confined to bed from blood loss, was unaware of his wife's critical condition but the early turn for the better gave a good chance for recovery.

Washington Georgetown University Hospital Luke Lea Senator Lea Tennessee Lea

Indictments Dismissed In Illinois Bribery Conspiracy Case

Springfield Illinois June 20 indictments against State Representative Lee ONeill Browne Robert E Wilson Louis Hirschheimer member of the Illinois board of tax equalization and F J Traut Illinois fish king and politician charging conspiracy to commit bribery in the forty sixth Illinois general assembly were dismissed on motion of the state The forty sixth assembly elected William Lorimer to the United States senate.

Springfield Lee O'Neil Browne Robert E. Wilson Louis D. Hirschheimer Illinois Board of Tax Equalization F. J. Traut Forty-Sixth Illinois General Assembly Illinois Assembly William Lorimer United States Senate

Bones Found On Maine Prompt Cautious Excavation

In Havana on June 20 officials ordered careful work to search the mud encrusted areas of the battleship Maine now exposed in the coffer dam. Yesterday bones were found covered in marine growth and initially mistaken for coral pieces. The order aims to prevent similar errors.

Havana Coffer Dam

Fire wipes out town Maricope in California oil fields

Fire destroyed the town of Maricope fifty miles west of Bakersfield early today. Volunteer Fire Captain Fred W. Ball is reported killed and many injured. Loss estimated at 200000 dollars.

Bakersfield Cal Maricope Here Fred W. Ball

Second Lorimer Inquiry Opens in Senate Probe

Cyrus H McCormick president of International Harvester testifies that Edward Hines sought a $10,000 contribution from Harvester for Lorimer’s alleged $100,000 slush fund. McCormick recalls Funk reporting Hines asked him to cover the sum and to pay Edward Tilden. Funk urged Kohlsaat be released from secrecy over the confidential statement.

Washington, D. C Edward Hines Harvester Trust Lorimer Cyrus H. McCormick International Harvester Company Hines McCormick Dillingham Lorimer Investigation Committee Senate Clarence S. Funk Harvester Company Funk Marble Union League Club Chicago Edward Tilden Hines’ Company Kohlsaat H. H. Kohlsaat Illinois Senate Kahlisaat Kahlsaat

Henwood Denied Continuance in Colorado Murder Trial

Denver dispatch reports Frank H. Henwood, accused of murdering Sylvester Van Phul and George Copeland, must proceed to trial after Judge Greeley Whitford denies a defense motion for a September continuance. Jury selection was underway at noon.

Denver Colo Frank H. Henwood Sylvester Tony) van Phul St. Louis George Copeland Victor Greeley Whitford Bottom Henwood Elliott Copeland

Havemeyer On Stand Reveals Sugar Trust Holdings

Horace Havemeyer, son of Henry O. Havemeyer, testified before the Hardwick Sugar investigating committee, detailing an estate valued at about 15 million dollars. About 8 million in sugar holdings and 7 million in regal estate and railroad stocks were noted, with claims the father never sold sugar under contract terms during Horace’s involvement. He denied current stock in the American Sugar Refining company and stated his father planned to sell National stock but was advised it might be illegal.

Washington, D. C Horace Havemeyer Henry O. Havemeyer Sugar Trust Hardwick Sugar Investigating Committee Trust Havemeyer American Sugar Refining Company National American 5Sugar Refining Company

Postal banks expanded reach desks across midwest to Wisconsin town

Washington announces fifty more postal savings banks raising total to 750 with deposits set for July 15. Offices listed include Centria Illinois Kankakee Marion Illinois Denison Missouri Valley Iowa Caney Concordia Kansas Benton Harbor Mount Clemens Michigan Glenwood Marshall Minnesota Wahoo Nebraska Berlin Oconomowoc Wisconsin and Redfield South Dakota.

Washington, D. C Hitchcock Centralia Kankakee Marion Ill Denison Missouri Valley Iowa Caney Concordia Kansas Benton Harbor Mount Clemens Mich Glenwood Marshall Minn Wahoo Neb Berlin Oconomowoc Wis Redfield S. D

Wall Collapse Fatal for Two at Continental Hotel Site

Two men died and three were injured when the front wall of Chicago's Continental hotel on Wabash avenue and Madison street collapsed during razing for a new twenty story office building. Forty others were in danger as debris scattered.

Chicago Old Continental Wabash Avenue Madison Street

Taft Begins Strenuous Campaign Trip From Washington

President Taft departed Washington at noon on a taxing tour likened to summer campaigning. He planned a first stop in New York and would proceed to New England by Saturday afternoon.

Washington, D. C Taft Washington New York New England

Deacon Deposed After Revolver Incident in Savannah

Jos Smalls Jr was removed as deacon at Clifton Baptist Church in Savannah after playing cards and drawing a revolver to confront a jury of elders who heard his defense.

Savannah Jos. Smalls, Jr Clifton Baptist Church

Survivors Drop in Missouri Volunteers Half-Century Mark

In St. Louis on June 20 the fifty year commemoration of the First Missouri volunteers at Jefferson Barracks shows 970 men served, with fewer than 300 still living.

ST. Louis Missouri Volunteers Jefferson Barracks

Girl Awakens After Nine Week Sleep

In Vandalia Illinois Hazel Schmidt wakes briefly after nine weeks in a coma like sleep and asks how long she has been unconscious before slipping back into unresponsiveness.

Vandalia Hazel Schmidt

Aged man in Chicago fends off two armed bandits

James Longstaff, 60, fought two armed assailants at his Chicago home and drove them away with decisive blows, showing surprising strength in a street confrontation.

Chicago James Longstaff

Tabernacle Baptist Ladies Plan Picnic Lunch

The Tabernacle Baptist Church ladies prepare a picnic lunch at Copeland Park on Wednesday June 22. They will meet at the church at 2 o clock.

Tabernacle Baptist Church Copeland Park

Stork Delays Steel Trust Probe in Washington

The Steel trust investigation committee retreated from active inquiry after chairman Stanley, who had a newborn, said he didn’t care about all the trusts at the moment. The scene in Washington reflected a rare personal interruption to a major public inquiry.

Washington, D. C Steel Trust Investigation Committee Stork Stanley

Thirty Days For Talking Louise Kohl Sentenced

Louise Kohl was sentenced to thirty days in the county jail by Judge Brindley this morning after being charged with frequenting wine rooms and using obscene language.

Louise Kohl Brindley

Tobacco chef creates flavors with bacteria in cigars

A narrator likens tobacco makers to chefs who craft sauces for nicotine products. He explains common tobaccos use sugar and licorice, while premium Havana is fermented with specific bacteria and yeasts to develop its distinct flavors. Even skeptics see a silver lining.

Havana

Father Arrested After Boy Beaten to Death

Chicago report says Nicholas Falk is in custody as his 13 year old son Aloysius lies near death from wounds inflicted, with police finding the boy unconscious on the floor. A rubber hose fashioned cat of nine tails is alleged to be the weapon.

Chicago Nicholas Falk Aloysius

Honeymoon and Budget Share Hardships of Small Income

A thoughtful remark on the strain of love and travel when funds are tight. It suggests learning from others while investing a small personal stake to smooth rough economic times.

Alleged Thief Martin Johnson Appears in Court

Martin Johnson alias Frank Martin appeared before Judge Brindley this morning on a watch theft charge from G. Knutson. The case was adjourned for two weeks. Johnson allegedly accompanied Knutson home when the latter was intoxicated and no trace of the watch has been found.

Martin Johnson Frank Martin G. Knutson Brindley Martin Knutson

Mirror enchantment fades before onlookers notice

A girl gains striking looks each time she peeks in a mirror, but the transformation vanishes before others can witness it. The same pattern of hesitation precedes bold action, as a man who finishes strongly begins with cold feet.

New Computing Cheese Cutter Co Forms With $10000 Capital

A new corporation named Computing Cheese Cutter Co filed articles with the secretary of state yesterday. It forms to manufacture cheese cutters with capital stock set at $10 000. The incorporators are L. T. Pitman W. D. Burford and H. H. Burford.

The Computing Cheese Cutter Co Secretary of State L. T. Pitman W. D. Burford H. H. Burford

Learning by study breeds overconfidence in men

A reflection on knowledge without practice. men may think they know more the more they study a subject, while a woman who conceals her strength reveals she is not as stout as she appears.

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