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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1911
Page
6
Mrs. Crockett of Jeffersonville reports a second TIZ treatment let her walk downstairs one foot at a time after five years of difficulty. The ad touts TIZ as a fast acting foot remedy that cleanses pores and prevents relapses, sold at druggists for 25 cents per box or direct from the Chicago company.
The Wisconsin Senate and Assembly concurred on creating a state board of public affairs to boost efficiency and standardize accounting across state, city, and county bodies. They also approved licensure for all dogs, allowed Eau Claire and La Crosse to drop the Dunn Coupon Ballot, and advanced funding for parks, education, and state projects while killing several other bills.
A posse trails a group of train robbers after a heist on the railroad. Officials report pursuit through rural terrain with patrols and checkpoints set to intercept suspects heading toward nearby towns. No injuries reported.
Portland reports say three masked bandits robbed a Southern Pacific train headed to Glendale. Officials seek the trio after looting the mail and express cars while the engine was forced ahead. Passengers included San Francisco Sunday School delegates.
After a violent all-night session in Springfield, the Illinois house waited at 5 am for Speaker Adkins to call again at 11. The fate of Governor Deneen backed waterways legislation hinges on whether the June 28 legislative day ends before today, risking delay past July 1 and Deneen’s control.
Detroit witnesses a deadly construction accident as a building under construction in the downtown area collapsed today. Two men were believed fatally injured, with rescue efforts underway and authorities examining the cause.
George D. French of St. Charles Minnesota represents the St. Charles Amusement and Transportation company arranging a July 3 departure on the steamer Frontenac and barge Mississippi for 2000 passengers. The trip includes stops at Lansing and McGregor Iowa and returns after July 6 by boat or rail. Rates advertised.
The Grand Crossing store-keeper’s office is being renovated under painting foreman Frank Madland. Walls and ceilings are washed and painted, with the south end to be renovated first. Desks and fixtures in the south room will be moved to the north end during work.
The board of trade aided by a volunteer city committee tries to resolve a broad strike. Strike leaders demand union recognition and major concessions. Rioting prompts uniformed police to guard docks as troops move to docks. Dublin and Glasgow join the walkout causing port disruptions.
Henry E. Eiler, 42, of Milwaukee, died in Appleton after an automobile crash during a joy ride. The collision with a culvert injured a male passenger and a woman who refused to give their names.
Nearly 1,000 graduates received degrees at the University of Michigan 67th annual commencement in Ann Arbor. President Harry Pratt Judson of Chicago delivered the commencement address.
Martin Behan testifies at a preliminary hearing in Bemidji charging complicity in the Po posky post office robbery. He claims a plan formed June 14 with Dr. A F Dumas and others, and that stamps and money would be delivered to Dumas in Cass Lake.
A White House letter reports 600 of 630 Milwaukee Merchants and Manufacturers Association members support Canadian reciprocity while 30 oppose it. The count reflects strong local backing for the trade pact.
A telegram to President John Elliott of the La Crosse Outcasts states Louisville manager Grayson has ordered Baker, formerly of Wausau, to report to Louisville. Elliott plans to obtain Baker and arrange his transfer. Pitcher Price will arrive tomorrow and proceed to Winona for the series with the Winona Pirates.
A La Crosse civic committee urges public support to back a 1912 Mississippi Valley Power Boat Association regatta plan. They promise half the funds are raised by local business and promise major attractions, hydroplane racing, a band, special steamboat, and a Milwaukee Road train to put La Crosse in the lead.
Ernest F. Wegge of La Crosse today secured two patents from Washington for brick moulding devices. He is vice president of the Western Brick Machine company and developed a four mould with partitions and plungers, and a brick machine with a stationary mould and movable mould to form the stationary mould.
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