This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 20 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1910
Page
6
Washington reports the present session spent 1 074 billion dollars and produced a record 9 000 pages in the congressional record with an estimated 10 800 000 words. Bills filed: house 20 065 senate 8 800. laws enacted total 13 house and 83 senate. Senate ratified three minor treaties and confirmed 10 800 presidential appointments.
New York June 23 The national council of affiliated bodies of the Aero club of America organized last night will meet today with the American Aero club of America to form a permanent organization. The American Aeronautic Federation, the seceding group, plans an August 22 meeting but may soon dissolve as many members join the national council. The Aero club of America will manage international aviation meets in the U S while the national council handles national meetings. The two bodies, linked to the Aero club of France, are likely to be recognized by most aviators both foreign and American.
Sam Hill a colored roustabout was bound over for trial in county court on charges of assault with attempt to do great bodily harm. He testified he pulled a revolver in self defense after an altercation with Sandy Brown a colored fireman on the steamer Sidney. Brown slapped Hill after Hill attempted to take Brown's trunk. Hill fired four times but the gun failed to discharge, Brown kicked it away, Hill fled to the Burlington yards and was captured. Bail set at 1000.
Kansas City Mo June 23 Felix Swope of Midway Ky challenges the $10000 and one tenth residuary share totaling about 142000 asserting dissatisfaction and planning suit while efforts may settle out of court Elmer Swope of Martinsburg W Va claims the entire estate as Col Swope's son and also pursues action
A paragraph argues that funds spent on building battleships could bolster intelligent agriculture and increase farm productivity per acre. It warns internal danger surpasses external threats and that battleships offer limited help. The text also digresses with a remark about love letters potentially being published.
A. Van Loon known as Bart Van Loon pleaded guilty before Judge Brindley in county court to fishing with a net in Black River without a license. He was fined 25 dollars plus costs totaling 30.46 dollars. Deputy Game Warden Arthur Holmes brought the complaint.
Rev. Panzlau, a local Chautauqua director, announces the event will be held on the new high school grounds next week to accommodate inquiries from the community.
B Barney Schreiber announces he will retire from American racing, ending a long era of running a large stable of thoroughbreds despite nationwide adverse legislation. The declaration comes from St Louis.
The La Crosse high school plans a large commencement tomorrow night featuring top speakers and school music. Eighty-one graduates will receive diplomas, including notable three and four year students and class honors, with a program listing performances by the orchestra, chorus, and glee clubs.
A Wells Fargo express messenger from La Crosse Wisconsin disputes Dr Kinnears account of a collision with Mr Mermans car. He claims Kinnear drove recklessly, caused his injury and refused aid saying he did not care if he had killed him.
Congress battles over a bill to create mountain forest reserves in the southern Appalachians and White Mountains. Senator Burton opposes a long speech while Rep Weeks vows to push the measure through. the plan funds partnerships with states and private owners, with multi million dollar appropriations and a proposed national forest system.
In Ithaca on June 23 President Jacob Schurman praised Goldwin Smith the late Canadian publicist and writer in his address to the Cornell University graduating class. Smith left about a million dollars to the university.
The Young People's Society at the West Avenue Norwegian Lutheran Church postpones its meeting planned for tomorrow evening due to high school graduation exercises.
Pitcher Baingrower signed by the local club is due this afternoon. He hails from Quincy Illinois and carries a solid record in organized ball.
Dr. Birge urged stronger schools to forecast the future with trade and continuation programs. He praised the two year general training at normal schools then university level professional study. President Cotton lauded a record first year growth from 176 to 275. Diplomas were awarded to graduates in English German elementary and Latin courses with names listed.
Edith Augusta Gaynor also known as Mrs. Harry K. Wingut, daughter of Mayor Gaynor, eloped to Wilmington Delaware and wed a wealthy broker and horseman. Mayor Gaynor forgave her and recalled his daughter and son Rufus Gaynor both eloped previously with misgivings about prior marriages and annulments.
In Tulsa Oklahoma on June 23 crowds of Cherokees formed in the central square to receive the first government payment. Alice Wilson of Coweta collected the first check while hundreds of Indians slept in the square and on doorsteps. Local collectors crowded the area advancing funds and pursuing commissions as they helped eager red men get their money. One collector claimed $40,000 in accounts.
McGregor business men challenge Prairie du Chien merchants to a Sunday afternoon baseball game at Tri City Amusement grounds. The event will be followed by a match between McGregor and Prairie du Chien regular clubs. Local residents Margaret Paris Sidney Hall Jean Mavage and John Robinson are featured in return visits and university events. Episcopal Ladies guild and Ladies Five Hundred club held gatherings at local homes. Mrs W T Pinkerton and Mrs William Fletcher hosted and hosted guests including Miss Molly Rosenbaum during travels.
Forty members of the Frohsinr Singing society will travel to Omaha Nebraska for the Saengerbund northwest saengerfest from July 20 to 23 carrying the band flag for safekeeping until the next gathering. The program includes a grand reception matinee and mass choruses totaling up to 2 500 voices with distinguished soloists and local performers.
Charlton, the suspected killer, appears in court and reads his own confession in a clear voice. Police place him in a cell pending word from Italy while Captain Henry Harrison Scott is credited with helping locate the suspect.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.