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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1913
Page
6
Normal auditorium hosts senior class performance of Shakespeare comedy Much Ado About Nothing at eight. Miss McGary of Cumnock School of Oratory coaches the production and praise the cast's witty humor and lively scenes.
John Dahlin, formerly of La Crosse and recent Heileman Brewing employee, drowned in the Mississippi near St. Paul early this week. Papers on the body found yesterday identify him as Dahlin, who had been arrested for cruelty to his wife but released after her plea. Dahlin left La Crosse for Minnesota about a week ago, moving from Grantsburg, Wis. Current details of the death were not yet available.
John Kaiser injured his hand in a concrete mixer accident on North Salem road and was taken to a local hospital. Chauncey King of Listman mill contracted blood poisoning from a scratch with a rusty needle. William Stray of La Crosse Ridge is hospitalized with serious blood poisoning and a badly swollen hand from a rusty nail.
A New York and New Jersey storm caused about 1 million dollars in damage. Heavy rain hail and high winds shattered windows drenched Riverside Drive apartments and hit the liner France as it entered the bay. Eight deck workers were knocked unconscious.
A three foot high wall of water inundated Englewood Colorado last night. One person died and several hundred residents are homeless as property damage runs into thousands of dollars.
John Moffat and Harry Miller two Chicago men accused of short changing John Stephan owner of the five mile house on the Mormon Coulee road of 20 dollars were arraigned in county court and the case was adjourned until Monday morning Their attorney Frank Withrow will enter a plea of not guilty The third man who escaped at the time of arrest is still at large He is said to have planned a raffle at the Eagles carnival but after a police order prohibiting gambling he seeks other fields The trio rode in a Ford and are believed to have swindled several saloonkeepers Money order receipts showing transfers from Wisconsin cities to Chicago were found.
A humorous aside from a club gathering quotes Mazie Gayway saying she charges her husband a dollar per kiss to save for a limousine. The judge adds a wry counterpoint suggesting a similar plan earlier might have yielded a garage instead.
A woman faced a man with three caskets and read in his eyes he could take only the nearest and lowest. From that moment she cried aloud in sorrow, declaring the king is dead. The line reflects a somber emblem of loss in a dramatic moment.
The Senate met at noon with a Democratic tariff caucus in session. An invitation from Pennsylvania to join the Gettysburg reunion was accepted. Senator Smoot criticized Democratic tariff statistics before the body adjourned at 1 45 until Monday with Mousa not in session.
Two men robbed a man named George on the road between La Crosse and La Crescent near Frank Grosch’s residence. The attackers demanded a suitcase and fled toward La Crescent after a brief pursuit. Police have not identified the victim or the two tramps.
Five people died when a small launch capsized after being struck by waves from a passing steamboat on Lake Keokuk. The victims include John Loughlin of Wausau Wisconsin Albert Gross of Quincy Illinois Mamie Wilson Pauline Marks and Mrs May Wright of Keokuk.
A German chemist reports that alcohol extract from red radish skin is more sensitive to acids and alkalis than litmus turmeric or other common reagents for detecting acidity.
United States District Attorney Mc Nab telegraphed President Wilson his resignation claiming he was asked by the attorney general to postpone the white slave trial of Drew Caminetti and H S Diggs until fall. Caminetti and Diggs were brought back from Reno after alleged abductions of Lola Morris and Marsha Washington in Sacramento.
Battery D of the Fifth field artillery based at Fort Snelling will march to Sparta for target practice around July 1 en route from La Crosse. Two Michigan militia batteries may visit Sparta during battery D’s stay, with no inland maneuvers planned this year. General Leonard Wood writes Congress on transportation funds and scheduling.
Peter Van Vlissingen, once wealthy real estate broker and clubman, convicted of forging to tally over $1,000,000, wins a ruling preventing his wife Jessie Bland Van Vlissingen from divorcing him. A jury held she knew of his crimes at the time of marriage, denying the decree after hours of deliberation.
Buster a large collie owned by Richard Knight a car cleaner on the Burlington railroad was killed by a freight train in front of the Grand Crossing depot. The loss saddens the railroad men as the friendly companion to many in the yards.
Vienna reports political circles fear new Balkan war as Bulgaria deploys 250000 troops across the Servian frontier and 79000 in Macedonia to threaten Greece in Salonika. Bulgaria resists boundaries as Serbs and Greeks prepare for possible conflict rather than concede.
About seventy five to one hundred members of the La Crosse Stationary Engineers' association and guests will travel by launches from Singer's dock at State street to Dressen park for their annual picnic tomorrow. A Milwaukee delegation attending a booster meeting tonight will join as guests of the La Crosse engineers. The program includes speeches and a menu, with the party assembling at 8 am and returning by 8 pm.
In Ascot England Harold Hewitt once again ill after a trephining operation on a fractured skull following injuries at Ascot. Hewitt who waved a suffragette flag and carried a pistol attempted to disrupt Tracery in the Ascot Gold Cup, with doctors reporting only slight hope of recovery.
Mayor Ori Sorensen announced a police inquiry response from Chief Janssen stating no gambling devices may operate in Milwaukee. Only machines giving out gum or matches for value may be allowed in saloons or pool halls. machines paying checks are prohibited.
Suffragettes marching from Lands End to London were mobbed in Camborne England as they gave speeches in the public square. They were beaten and pelted with rotten eggs then held prisoner in a hotel for hours before slipping out through a rear door in disguise.
Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt of New York drove his own coach to victory in the international coaching marathon, the marquee event of the London Horse Show held June 21.
Washington June 21 The senate democratic caucus kept the chemical schedule of the Underwood tariff bill practically unchanged today.
Baltimore on June 21 report L. Ulman, ex liquor dealer, attacked William H. Anderson head of Maryland Anti-Saloon League with a dog whip and fists after Anderson mocked brewer wives in a morning paper. Anderson sustained a blackened eye and a cut cheek. Ulman was released for a Monday hearing.
Judge Brindley announced the appointment of R. D. Gordon, local attorney, to the position of income tax collector. The appointment fills a vacancy created by the death of Judge John A. Daniels.
The La Crosse council continues to debate the Rybold ordinance mandating experienced streetcar motormen. Supporters cite safety and experience. opponents call it unjust and worry about court challenges. The measure was re referred to the committee of the whole as other motions and sewer petitions proceed.
Edward Tilden of Chicago, president of National Packing, spends 10000 dollars for a Delevan Wisconsin picnic for local school children. The event features a forty piece brass band aviator Jimmy Ward stunts dog and pony show Punch and Judy vaudeville swings and a large hotel leased to feed about 2000 children all day.
Washington report says California sweet wine growers protested the tariff bill but Senate Finance Committee Chairman Simmons said their plea to tax fortified wine at $1.10 a gallon was too late and would likely not be acted upon.
The June 21 dispatch notes a morning stock break linked to the interstate commerce commission hearing eastern railways seeking a five percent rate increase. Analysts caution the market misreads the process, stressing Britain’s weakness influences New York more than the commission’s action.
The Nation pool hall on Sixth and Main, owned by George Metropolis at John Haritos, was robbed of 51 dollars tonight. An unknown burglar entered after midnight through a back door transom, ripped open the cash drawer and escaped with the money. Police have found no clues.
About seventy five members from three La Crosse lodges will travel to Fountain City for the district I O O F convention next Tuesday. They will depart at 8 40 a m on the Burlington train and return by midnight. Local members will speak and the degree team will perform degree work.
At the Lillia Denkert Arthur Menning wedding in Neenah, guests consumed 350 pounds of meat 75 pies 50 cakes four els of potatoes and 25 pounds cheese. About 400 people attended the ceremony and reception which drew wide local notice.
The Buildings and Grounds Committee of the La Crosse County board invites sealed bids for 200 tons of Potts coal including mine run to be delivered to the Court House and Jail and 100 tons of Potts lump coal on track near the Poor House. Bids due June 28 1913 in the County Clerk's office. Right to reject any bids reserved. J H Moran A C Kaylor A H Pein.
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