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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1911
Page
6
A vintage baking guide outlines oven heat tactics to rise cakes evenly and brown quickly. It warns against overhigh heat during rising and explains dough stiffness, oven size effects, and differences between bread and pastry baking. It promotes obtaining KC Baking Powder guidance via a colored certificate from Jacnes Mrc. Co. Chicago.
La Crosse hydroplane advances toward speed tests at Dubuque July 4 5 and 6 with winona plant assembling a 160 200 horsepower aluminum motor. Sydney Breese and crew supervise final finishing touches as the boat moves to the water for trials between Homer and Winona and possibly Lake Pepin.
A grandmother quietly endures grandchildren’s annoyances while a grandfather openly shows his irritation. The remark notes a contrast in how each elder handles family quirks and public perception.
Frank H. Henwood fainted while testifying in his own defense in the case charging him with killing George Copeland the night he shot Sylvester Von Phul. Mrs. Springer appeared in court to relate events preceding the tragedy but was ordered back until a proper foundation is laid for her testimony.
Harry Lea Jr. of a farm west of Tomah Wis died at 3:30 this morning after a sudden illness following a fit Thursday afternoon. Neighbors heard noises, found him destroying furniture with an axe, and officers aided by Wells and Preston restrained him until reaching medical help. He was 42, survived by a wife and son in Minnesota, plus parents and two sisters.
In Athens Ohio a collision between a K and M passenger train and a work engine killed Engineer Moses Hanley and Baggagemaster T A Foster both of Middleport Ohio. About six passengers were injured as they jumped from the train following the wreck.
Zanesville Ohio June 23 John Henery nine year old boy saved a cannon firecracker from last year until this Fourth of July hoping to celebrate on the safe basis. He fired the cracker today and will lose the sight of his right eye and may need amputation of his right hand.
At a La Crosse Baseball Association meeting the directors voiced confidence the Red Wing franchise will continue this season. President John Elliot and Director John Kindley spoke of resisting forfeiture and indicated other cities may sell their franchises if the league reduces to six clubs.
Aldermen consider delaying final action on a new electric system for three months while preparations proceed. The council is asked to back a plan to buy an electrically driven pump for the north side wells to prevent water shortages during the transition and install it near Myrick Park when ready.
Tony Webb and Patrick Raidley, known as ped dlers, were sentenced to eighteen months in federal prison by Judge Landis for selling colored oleomargarine. M. C. McGee was fined $1,000 for shipping rancid meat to Paw Paw Michigan.
Washington June 23 Mrs Luke Lea wife of Senator Lea Tennessee was declared out of danger today after doctors believed a quart of her husband’s blood transfusion saved her life.
Plans are being drawn by Milwaukee street railway to feature an elaborately furnished funeral trolley car to carry both the deceased and mourners.
Former Senator Albert J. Hopkins testified before the senate investigation committee that he was told by John Peffers’ secretary that McCormick was offered $2500 to vote for Lorimer. Hopkins recalled astonishment at Democratic defections and asked about possible corrupt influence without confirming specifics about the jackpot.
London coverage recalls King George V in full field marshal attire amid a lavishly decorated procession through central districts. Spectators faced barricades and crowd control, with Kitchener leading the display as police and troops limited access for the masses. George V sends Taft thanks for congratulatory message and US goodwill.
E. T. Earl, owner of the Los Angeles Express, announces plans to launch a one cent newspaper to compete with General Otis and the Times. He is organizing a large staff for the venture in Los Angeles.
The German Lutheran synod of Wisconsin opened in Milwaukee with renewed interest as Rev. H Knuth and others were elected trustees for the coming year. K Machmueller was named to the Northwestern University board as discussions included appointing more members. A new Milwaukee publishing house was proposed and congregations applied for membership. The afternoon session discussed committee appointments and the date of future conventions.
Governor Oswald West leads a posse that captured Jesse Hall, an escaped convict in Corvallis Oregon after a three day pursuit. Hall was hiding under a tree when the governor and hunt team located him and escorted him back to the state prison.
Chief of Police John Webber urged citizens to guard homes from burglars during the circus in town. He noted crooks trailing crowds cannot be charged to circus people and asked residents to report anything suspicious by dialing 404.
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