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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1913
Page
1
Rochester Minnesota June 20 Dr William J Mayo declared cancer of the stomach curable after eighteen years of study noting that of 1000 cases operated on between 1894 and 1912, 378 were cured, 246 improved, 376 hopeless, with diagnosis key to outcomes and X rays aiding early detection amid cautious limits.
In Ashland Wisconsin on June 20 preparation began at the Cochrane home for the entertainment of Mrs Woodrow Wilson and Miss Margaret Wilson at the Brule River residence.
Chicago. John Sherman Booth, famed suffragist press agent, retracts his role in a celebrated suffrage plot story. He says he is done with press agenting for suffragists forever, citing hostile telegrams and critics who condemned the tale of a plan to riot in the legislature and topple Speaker McKinley.
George W. Perkins, former partner of J. P. Morgan, told United Press he expects indictment under the Sherman antitrust law after grilling in the government’s suit against International Harvester. He claimed the government aims to jail corporate leaders and defended the merger as boosting foreign trade and jobs.
Evangelist F. L. Holden will address the City Mission tonight with meetings held in the Mission tent on Market Square. Superintendent D. C. Dewey reports good results as the final Sunday program moves to the First Presbyterian Church auditorium with Holden and several musical features.
A letter from North Dakota clears the mystery of Pipeman John Elias of the Milwaukee fire department who vanished April 12 while ill with fever. The note mentions nothing about the disappearance and Elias is believed to have forgotten events since his illness began.
The Wilson-Underwood tariff bill goes before the Senate Democratic caucus as leaders seek 40 votes to back the measure. Louisiana foes of free sugar signaled opposition, while Poindexter may back the plan on the floor. In New London Yale loses to Harvard in rain soaked Yale Harvard regatta with Harvard dominant in both varsity and freshmen races.
After two weeks the arbitration board split over the Cooper union and cooperages wage dispute and agreed to name a fifth member to cast the deciding vote. George Gordon and D W McWillie represent the cooperages with Fred H Hartwell and John Costley for the coopers. The fifth member had not been named by two this afternoon and the coopers continued work pending the decision.
Eight automobiles today conveyed the Milwaukee Hotelmen's association to Lake Okauchee for their annual two days outing.
The article notes American rowing strength while reporting claims that Averell Harriman spent about $50,000 on British coaches in pink socks. It discusses perceived costs and the impact on team performance with reference to notable figures and funding.
Harvard outpaced Yale by more than a dozen lengths in the four mile varsity eight race at New London. Unofficial time was 21:39 for Harvard and 22:30 for Yale, with Yale's stroke collapsing near the finish as Harvard crossed first.
Milwaukee reporters say at noon today the body of 15 year old John Kavanaugh was recovered from Root creek near Milwaukee after drowning last night while bathing. He was several rods from shore when cramps struck.
The State Historical Society received from Sheriff Timme of Kenosha the hand-cuffs worn by John McCaffrey, hanged at Kenosha in 1851. McCaffrey was the only man legally executed in Wisconsin.
Hamlin Garland famous novelist was seized by colic while en route from his Mount Pleasant summer home to Chicago. He arrived at Emergency Hospital in Milwaukee at daybreak, asked for care, and after noon the internal disturbance subsided and he continued his journey.
In Minneapolis at City hospital Dr. Fred H. Albee conducts a pioneering operation on a young girl with spinal tuberculosis. About fifty physicians observe as diseased vertebrae are replaced with healthy bone from a dead infant and the thighbone is anchored with kangaroo tendon to restore posture. Dr. Albee notes high success in recent operations.
With temperatures near 95 yesterday the season's high, three heat prostrations occurred. Albert Boehm 512 Oakland Street may not recover. he is over 70 and in serious condition per Dr. J L Callahan. Mrs. Louis Gautsch 1112 LaCrosse Street serious but not fatal. she is recovering. B L Kane 1403 Badger Street collapsed after supper but regained consciousness. all cases involved unconsciousness over five hours. No new prostrations today. temperatures cooled to 73 by 1 am and 69 at 11 am.
Local socialists circulate a recall petition alleging failure to enforce laws against Mayor J. S. Konkel. Konkel, who headed Superior’s first commission form government, was elected last April to a six year term.
A deranged man armed with two revolvers entered a Catholic school in Bremen and killed three girls, wounded ten others, and fatally shot the teacher Herr Molmann who tried to disarm him. He wounded five boys later, was captured by a mob, and police took him into custody. Authorities found six revolvers and 100 cartridges on him. papers bore the name Erich Schmidt. The suspect is described as a demented Russian. Grief-stricken parents rushed to the school scene.
Fire that began in New Paris threatens the town of Elkhart as crews send motor fire apparatus to combat the blaze. The incident escalates as containment efforts continue to prevent further spread.
The Trades and Labor council backs a Rybold measure to limit street car hires to workers with at least twenty days of tutelage. The city council will vote in a special session tonight and may seek a state railroad commission ruling if the ordinance fails. Hartwell says the law could be illegal and vows to pursue AG opinions and a commission ruling if needed.
Cincinnati moves to quell an ice famine caused by a drivers strike. Fire departments and police stations become ice distributing hubs as the city uses last night’s council appropriation to buy output from multiple union ice plants.
John Danies testified as the star witness in the prosecution of Joseph Clarke fire insurance adjuster and Edward and Paul Covitz. He admitted setting fire to eighteen buildings to collect insurance.
The senate caucus debates tariff bill while a joint meeting of senate and house commerce committees hears arguments on the Newlands bill to increase government strike arbitrators. House votes to hold a joint session next Monday for President Wilson’s message. Gettysburg reunion passage resolution noted.
The Wisconsin Industrial Commission criticized a Reedsburg doctor for hospital charges in Floyd Schultis’s work accident case. It praised overall honesty among physicians but urged adherence to the law ensuring reasonable medical and hospital care for workers.
Over the past 24 hours La Crosse recorded a high of 94 and a low of 70 with 0.06 inches of precipitation. The forecast calls for unsettled conditions with likely showers tonight or Saturday, cooler tonight. North and central Wisconsin show generally fair conditions with showers east and south portions tonight or Saturday, cooler tonight and brisk winds. Minnesota expecting fair weather tonight and Saturday with cooler northeast portions, Iowa also unsettled with showers tonight or Saturday and cooler conditions downstream. An area of moderately low pressure spans from the lake region to the south Pacific coast with showers common from Nebraska to the lake region and the north Atlantic states. A new low forms north of Montana bringing rain from the north Pacific coast to western Montana and nearby Canada. High pressure is over the south Atlantic and north Pacific states. No major temperature changes in 24 hours. warmth in the Ohio valley and mid-Atlantic. Highest readings reached 102 in Phoenix and 96 in Milwaukee, Chicago, St. Louis and New Orleans. 95 in La Crosse. Reports of one inch or more rainfall include Wabash 1.00 and Green Bay 1.26 inches.
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