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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1914
Page
6
Discussion on wage levels reveals employers split over a seven dollar weekly minimum while six dollars gains broad support. Testimony cites potential plant closures and layoffs at seven dollars, with some firms reporting higher pay for women than Milwaukee counterparts. Background history covers La Crosse banking figures and local financial institutions.
R Montague of La Crosse Crack er & Candy Co testifies board and room cost of $3.00 weekly. He favors a $6.00 minimum. W E Barber of Modern Steam Laundry argues high priced help is most efficient and seven dollars would hurt workers. Bert J Cassels of La Crosse Clothing Co backs $6.00 minimum. Other witnesses include D W MacWillie Wisconsin Pearl Button Co F D Shane Onalaska Pickle Works and Charles Stutzman.
A reflective line notes that while homesickness hurts, the real struggle lies with those who are sick of home, facing extra challenges and emotional strain.
Hill Crest Alberta June 20 rescue work halted as a fire broke out at 7 am in Mine No 20 tunnel. Ninety five bodies recovered by noon, one hundred still entombed. Company figures list 195 dead from 236 miners, with J Quigley among the entombed. Two hundred coffins ordered from Winnipeg.
Wilson and Secretary of State Bryan discussed the mediation talks with Senor Naon and Huerta's premier. Naon warned mutal concessions were needed or mediation would fail while the president insisted on a government aligned with the constitutionalists for lasting peace in Mexico. Huerta plans to push for armed intervention if mediation ends, with troops near Vera Cruz ready to breach the armistice and looting becoming common at the rail line.
The Majestic will screen the four reel English Kinemacolor feature Sin on Monday and Tuesday. It portrays the consequences of sin with scenes across Monte Carlo London Bridge and a cabaret show, plus a London derby race and dramatic fire episodes.
Ban Johnson, president of the American League, said after a National Baseball Commission meeting that a new major league may form from four teams of the International League and four from the American Association. He noted Buffalo and Baltimore were likely among the eight, but did not specify other clubs.
Lord Wimborne and his British four transported the Westchester polo cup to England after winning at Meadowbrook. They sailed today aboard the Olympic bound for London.
West Salem was aroused by a jail fire last night caused by Gene Burlington, a well known local figure. He started a blaze in his cell when locked there, leading to a mass evacuation of a large tent where a Western Guernsey Breeders’ association concert was under way. Firemen quickly controlled the blaze and damage was minimal.
Judge Higbee issued a new rule for default divorces requiring proof of summons service before trial. He also said divorce attorneys must be notified five days before a suit could commence. The Jenks case and others, including Strong and Frey, were heard with custody, costs, and support discussed, while motions for reconsideration were denied or limited.
Lola Stewart 16, a colored girl, was found in the European hotel on North Second Street by her mother after earlier fears of abduction. District Attorney D S Law said Hong Lee, owner of Shanghai chop suey restaurant at 124 South Third Street, would be prosecuted for selling liquor without a license. The girl was found Thursday night with five waiters in a booth. liquor was on the table. Detective Fitzsimmons later located her in the European hotel and returned her to her mother.
Battery D of the Fifth Field Artillery arrives in the city en route to the Sparta reservation. They crossed the wagon bridge from Minnesota at 2:30 PM, marching to the fair grounds for tonight’s camp. The company is commanded by Captain G. R. Green and has been stationed at Fort Snelling.
Casberg Camp U S W V will assemble at court house Sunday June 21 at 2 30 p m to attend funeral of our honorary member J M Holley by order of Commander J J Ward Adj Aide
Niagara Falls Ontario June 20 General Villa has proclaimed General Angeles provisional president of Mexico and issued a declaration naming Angeles. Dispatches from Juarez indicate Villist and Carranzist differences persist with no settlement. Carranza has deposed General Felipe Angeles as acting secretary of war for disobedience of orders.
John Hannam, aged eighty, longtime Trempealeau village board member and retired farmer, died at his home. Born in North Dorchester England he came to the United States in 1856 settling near Trempealeau Caledonia township. Survived by his widow a son Alfred two brothers one in Syracuse N Y and two sisters in England Funeral Monday at 2 pm from the Hannam residence with Rev William Wilkinson officiating.
City residents prepare for upcoming visitors as store advertises large week long discounts on furniture and lace curtains for cash purchases. Bug sale extended one more week with many items priced to sell quickly.
Tabernacle Baptist Church at Avon and Clinton with Pastor Howard B Leonard holds Sunday school at 10 o clock and a midweek service on Wednesday at 7 45 PM No preaching service due to the pastor's absence.
The F. R. A. will host a basket picnic at Myrick park tomorrow with afternoon and evening events. Two hall games are planned between the north and south side teams, and the ladies baseball team will also play.
Unsettled weather tonight and Sunday with chances of local showers and rising temperatures across Wisconsin Minnesota and Iowa. Temperatures yesterday reached highs near 70 and lows around 48 with no significant river stage changes expected in the next 48 hours.
A Bangor based petition dated June 7 1914 from La Crosse county democrats urges John Aylward Madison Wis to run for governor declaring him best equipped for the office and aligned with Wilson era ideals. Signers include L C Sanders Bernie May Wm Luening W H Storandt and others. They pledge active support and urge him to forgo U S Senate ambitions.
The funeral of Paul Lutz Sr. who died Wednesday night at his daughter's home 10 South Fourth Street was conducted this morning at 8:30 at the Fay home and 9 at St Josephs Cathedral Rev Gerhard Sluyter officiating Active pallbearers were John Elliott John Kohler John Malin Jacob Miller K A Keller and B H Volz Interment followed in Catholic Cemetery
William G. Betz was granted a license to wed Miss Minnie Herlitzke this morning by County Clerk Bert A. Jolivette. Both residents of LaCrosse.
Young men and women aged 18 to 45 are invited to meet H. L. Carl at the Stoddard hotel in La Crosse on Monday June 22 from noon to 9 pm. Positions include Post Office Clerks Letter Carriers Railway Mail Clerks with monthly salaries from 75 to 150. Hundreds of appointments and extension of service via Parcel Post. Minors must be accompanied by a parent. 62020.
State of Wisconsin La Crosse County County Court probate notice announces a special term on July 21 1914 at 10 a.m. to hear Kate Fuller’s petition for appointment as administrator of Mary Ann McHugh deceased of La Crosse. Dated June 19 1914 by County Judge John Brindley.
A wry reflection notes that romantic failures can revive in a new romance and warns that weaker men tend to have stronger, harder to break habits. The saying underscores unpredictability in love and character.
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