Expert Finds No Channel Bridge Plans Seen
City council to seek changes after expert report. Officials will ask the council to act on recommendations arising from the expert’s findings regarding the channel bridge project.
30 Jun 1911
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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1911
Page
1
City council to seek changes after expert report. Officials will ask the council to act on recommendations arising from the expert’s findings regarding the channel bridge project.
La Crosse Bridge Co claims city did not provide the original plans to an expert who evaluated the West Channel bridge. The council may seek changes to fix alleged faults, with settlement possible if the company agrees. Aviator Atwood makes cross country flight and Yale Harvard races report from New London.
In London on June 30 a twelve pound silver bread basket sent from Saskatchewan to King Tea for a coronation gift arrived without any bread loaves. Detectives are investigating the theft of the bread from the royal delivery.
Harvard and Yale captains prepare as crowds fill the riverbank for the annual boat race. Spectators note scarce betting money while Yale blue and Harvard crimson dominate the mass of supporters.
The program lists an eight oared race starting around 10 30. distance two miles upstream with Harvard's 1907 record at 38 percent. A varsity four starts after the freshman event for two miles upstream against Yale 1908 record at 10 33 percent. The varsity eight starts near 5 PM for four miles upstream with Yale 1888 record at 2010.
In Chicago Mona Reées shows a dual personality amid testimony on her sacrifice for Evelyn Arthur Lee founder of the Absolute Life cult. While her face is described Madonna like, an analysis suggests a conflict between her loving, meek exterior and a cunning, tragic inner side.
A bomb was thrown into Calle Mayer in Madrid as the Eucharist congress procession passed. King Alfonso and the queen watched nearby but no one was hurt. Troops lined the streets amid a mild panic, and officials said the device was not aimed at the royal party.
Chicago June 30 The defense opens in the See case arguing parts of the Book of Truth cited by the state were forged. Attorney Cantwell accuses witnesses of fabrication while Callahan seeks to impeach reporter Gothardt who testified about confessions by Evelyn Arthur Lee Mona Rees and Mildred Bridges.
Ohio shoe manufacturers meet to form a cooperative factory using only foreign and independent US equipment. They currently lease the machinery from the Shoe Machinery Trust and pay heavy royalties. The cooperative aims to undermine the trust, accepting short term losses to force better terms.
St Louis court delays decision on who will manage the Cardinals and other Missouri property of the late M Stanley Robison. The judge will rule July 8 whether E A Steiniger president F N Abercrombie former treasurer or Harry Troll public administrator serves as executor.
Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, who run most Chicago parochial schools, announce plans for a large coeducational college in Chicago. Six nuns depart for Washington to pursue philosophy and academic studies at Catholic University to prepare for the new venture opening within a year.
Circuit Judge E C Higbee refused a writ of mandamus to compel Viroqua village council to issue six saloon licenses after the town voted wet, delaying alcohol sales to July 1. The council had denied licenses, and applicants sought court action to override that decision.
The hydroplane La Crosse was launched at Winona with about three hundred spectators. La Crosse Motorboat club aims to win first money in several Mississippi Valley Power Boat association classes at the Dubuque meet July 4 to 6. Ruprecht of Lansing displayed a three cylinder hydroplane showing remarkable speed.
Noted painter De Longpre dies in Los Angeles at age unknown. French flower painter was associated with the Paris salon and gained fame for his delicate floral works.
Denver judge convicts Frank H. Henwood of second degree murder in the slaying of George E. Copeland at the Brown Palace barroom. District Attorney Elliott plans a separate trial for Sylvester L. Von Phul. judgment stayed ten days for a motion. Trial for Von Phul set to begin July 6, defense to seek delay.
The case of Mrs. E. V. Gambier, seeking separation from her banker husband on abandonment grounds, closed before Justice Pendleton who granted ten days for briefs. A renewed motion for a jury trial on the annulment cross suit was referred to special term, delaying the case until October.
The second division of the Atlantic battleship squadron under Rear Admiral Badger cleared Kiel harbor in home waters. The German flagship sent bon voyage as the four battleships set course, marking their departure.
British shipping federation pledges no concessions to striking seamen and dockers and plans to lay up half the fleet. Rioting enlists 500 police in Hull, food famine looms, White Star discharges most staff, dock violence and ship crews desertions grow. Chinese breakers sought by owners amid widespread port shutdowns.
August Johnson a longtime North La Crosse cement and tile dealer and member of Goddard and Johnson departs for Minneapolis to take up a farm for retirement. He planned the move for months but postponed due to business duties. friends extend good wishes for his retirement and future.
Chicago report says Consommae Tratini received a 14 year term for the murder of Vito Capitello, part of a sworn blood feud after a quarrel with Philip Capitelli five years earlier. He tracked Vito to kill him without provocation.
In Milwaukee on June 20 an omission in the will of Mrs. Margaret Watson Allis widow of Edward P. Allis founder of Allis-Chalmers reduces her four grandchildren to 25 dollars each though the drafter and relatives testified the intent was 25000 dollars. Judge Tarrant ruled the will stands but an appeal is expected.
The legislature approved the apportionment bill amid debate, confirming district boundaries. Clark gains seat in the seventh district as the redistricting plan takes effect.
A historical summary notes that the Congressional situation differs from the current system, detailing how reforms or adjustments affect governance and legislative processes under present arrangements. The piece highlights key contrasts and implications for oversight and policy outcomes.
Madison June 30. Reapportionment bills set 133 assembly districts Eleven congressional districts and 33 state senatorial districts with proposed county splits listed. Governors vetoes on factory inspector disclosure and farm crossing railroads. Stephenson fund of 25000 returned amid corruption scrutiny of Lorimer seating and Stephenson election.
For La Crosse and vicinity generally fair and warm tonight and Saturday. Wisconsin unsettled with local showers likely and warmer today. Minnesota unsettled or Saturday with warmer northeast portion tonight. Temps reached 100 degrees yesterday at Pierre Huron Sioux City Omaha and Des Moines. River stages steadied with little change expected in 36 hours.
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