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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1911
Page
7
An advertisement promotes Calocide foot remedy promising rapid relief from bunions corns and callouses. It describes a hot soak with two tablespoonfuls of compound for several minutes massaging effects and asserts permanent cure in time. It claims instant pain and inflammation reduction and offers ready availability from wholesalers and stores.
The La Crosse Y M C A funds half the cost of a new director and gymnasium in Rio de Janeiro. M C Salasso, fresh from Springfield Y M C A training, will establish physical culture in schools and colleges, and promote playgrounds in Rio.
Wisconsin news note states a new income tax act will take effect after gubernatorial approval and official publication next week. Incomes earned this year taxed with collections starting in January. Tax commission to oversee districts and appoint income assessors. taxes distributed 10 percent to state, 20 percent to county, 70 percent to localities.
Madison, June 30. Congressional apportionment was debated in the senate and sent to the assembly. Senator Bosshard proposed a major revision adding Chippewa to the Seventh district and removing Pepin, creating a 223,000 population map covering Clark Buffalo Eau Claire Jackson La Crosse Monroe Trempealeau and Chippewa.
Edoward Rissman 48 former South Division High School principal died at his home 503 Terrace Place Milwaukee on Thursday morning after a nervous breakdown. Born in Germany in 1862 he studied at the University of Wisconsin graduating in 1902 and had taught German and Latin Greek in district schools. An army officer in Germany, he awaited brother Otto Rissman from Bartersville, Oklo with funeral plans not yet made.
Milwaukee police announce Fred J. Morgan of Springfield and James M. Donlin of Holyoke confessed to robbing several Milwaukee homes after being subjected to sweat techniques. Preliminary hearing expected to bind them over to the grand jury.
Beichler bill repeals the Sunday closing statute after governor approval. It authorizes the sale of groceries meats and meat products on Sunday and was concurred in by the senate Thursday afternoon.
Robert Dinsmore a longtime Hudson resident since 1855 died suddenly at his home of heart failure He was known in state lodge circles a former county official and an influential business man in the community.
Edward Hines testified before the Lorimer senate investigation about how Senator Taft and Aldrich urged William Lorimer's candidacy in 1909. Hines recalled a late night White House visit and a telegram confirming Lorimer’s nomination. He also produced the $8.75 receipt for a telephone message sent at 12 10 a m on May 29 1909.
North West News reports the death near Pour Pour Siding sixty miles from Duluth of Captain Jules Jacques Durage at 73. A civil mechanical and mining engineer and veteran of eight flags, he died from a tobacco dew lodged in his throat while dressed for life on the greensword. He had served as major and Indian fighter in the Black Hills and was a notable military figure in St. Paul and Minneapolis in 1880. His family is in Los Angeles.
An explosion and fire in a boathouse on Long Lake at Ly, Minnesota killed two youths, fatally burning three others who rushed to water to escape. The dead are George Johnson and Lawrence Williams. the injured are Fred Jones T Anderson and Lawrence Haney.
Post office Inspector Smith announces from Washington that postal savings banks will be established in all first class post offices in Minnesota starting January 1 next. The Winona bank is expected to be installed by October 1.
John F. Dietz currently serving a life term at Waupun for the murder of Deputy Oscar Harp will have a writ of error filed with the supreme court next week by attorney Maurice McKenna. The move follows Dietz's conviction in Fond du Lac Wisconsin.
John L. Sexton aged 79 known as the Hermit of Elkhart Lake and reputedly wealthy was found dead at his hut in Sheboygan County with his throat cut from ear to ear and his head battered.
Frank Fisher aged 17 died instantly in Underwood Iowa after shooting himself in the heart during a target practice with other young men.
Pierre Vedrine claimed the Roubaix stage victory in the European circuit race as fog delayed start times. It marked his third win across six stages after triumphs on the Liege to The Spa route and the Brussels to Roubaix leg.
Rumors circulates in the government building that the U S grand jury has voted indictments against leading U S Steel officials and related organizations. Some charges allegedly involve gentlemen s agreements to fix prices and favors linked to the Portland cement monopoly. District Attorney Wise refused to discuss the matter. Indictments may be presented to the court late today or tomorrow.
A fragment suggests a discussion of a man’s philosophy framed by the term Arrowawttia and the imtallanée concept. The text hints at a reflective or satirical note on belief systems and personal outlooks.
Danny Morgan, manager of Knockout Brown, touts Brown as superior to Ad Wolgast and Moran, accusing Wolgast and Moran of not matching Brown. Morgan says Brown won twice against Wolgast and would defeat Murphy quickly, urging Brown to avoid easy-money fights and demanding worthy challengers.
The Eureka expedition led by J. C. Mellen Frank Bauman Frank Gringler and Captain Burtis returns to San Pedro after reports of recovering 15 000 000 in pieces of eight proved false. The sunken gal leon off Freeland islands in the South Pacific was the claimed site. The voyage began May 13 from Amapala Honduras and faced government scrutiny at La Union San Salvador.
A party reached the Freeland islands on June 6 and searched for buried treasure for two days before abandoning the effort. Returning home, they picked up Schlatter at Salina Cruz, and an onboard dispute led to a minor divine healing by the healer himself.
The Wisconsin Senate rejected the conference committee’s bill by 25 to 39 in a move tied to a push for a constitutional amendment enabling direct election of U S senators. The action blocks a measure allowing people to express senatorial preference.
When a major matter arises every person should contribute their part. Avoid slipping away from duties and face the task together. Prompt cheerful effort boosts spirits and strengthens collective resolve.
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