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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1914
Page
7
A boy, Dominic Miller, aged years old, slipped into the Tomahawk River while playing with a brother. The brother also fell in but was rescued by a stout boy who prevented a double tragedy.
A wrinkle remedy touts Saxolite powder dissolved in water to form a facial lotion. It claims rapid smoothing of deep lines and crow’s feet, plus a refreshed youthful look. The method requires only a small amount of powder and a half pint of water for preparation.
Wisconsin doctors ignored the eugenics law at the American Medical Association convention in Atlantic City. Dr Z J McGovern reported the issue was not discussed. Dr WW T Sarles of Sparta was elected a trustee of the association.
In Berlin Wisconsin on Monday Mrs Charles Spall was riding when her horse reared and bolted onto the sidewalk crashing into a lamp post. She was thrown and sustained serious injuries to the head and shoulders.
In Peoria Illinois on June 20 twenty boats were entered in the free for all race of the Mississippi Valley Power Boat Association to be held July 2 to 5.
Death of James Waters reported from Colorado affects New Albin and Waukon connections. Remains brought to Waukon for the sister’s home. Local personals brief list includes visits from Bessie LaTrench, Mary Calvey, J C Coleman, Vincent Lager, Marguerite Brennan, Veronica Brennan, Kathryn Huffmann, P G Joice, Ellen Welch, and others visiting relatives in La Crosse, Dubuque, Lansing, Rock Island, Davenport, Caledonia, and Hamburger.
Chicago reports a first zebra birth at the city zoo with caretakers noting the arrival of Lizzie and Pete, the newborn being welcomed by the facility. Police intervene in New York as shots echo while a sidewalk dispute unfolds and a savings machine story prompts caution. Canteloupe prices ease in Chicago after government inquiry. Washington police chase a thief who vanished with a stolen note after a bank deposit.
Refugees from the interior predict a collapse of Huerta's regime in Mexico City. Deserions rise as 1,000 Huerta troops switch sides at Queretaro. Reports say Huerta withdraws regulars toward Vera Cruz, leaving rurales as guards. Foreign legations prepare for possible outbreak.
Maple Bluff golfers, buoyed by a 22 to Nassau County win over a La Crosse Country Club team, plan hard practice ahead of July 11 in La Crosse. They lead the three year J. M. Hixon trophy series by 37 points overall.
Albany reports outline circumstantial case against Malcolm Gifford Jr a rich manufacturer’s son accused of murdering Frank J Clute the chauffeur. District Attorney Alexander claims Gifford absent from a Troy house party and financially embarrassed on the murder night.
Dr G P Robbins touts Antikamnia Tablets as a broad remedy for pain and disease. He cites their use against malaria headaches, indigestion headaches, and neuralgic pains, claiming prompt relief and fewer quinine aftereffects. The note promotes Antikamnia tablets and salve for skin diseases, available at druggists.
Tomah Wisconsin June 80 The Tomah band of 30 pieces left this morning for La Crosse to take part in the Home Coming. Mrs Ernest Rich of Hartford returned home Saturday after visiting here two weeks. Miss Pearl Sexton of Barton visiting friends. Mr and Mrs George Ember and daughter Mildred of Little Falls Minnesota visiting with Mr and Mrs C J Herman. Born to Mr and Mrs Carl Reisner of Tomah a daughter Sunday June 8. Miss Ruth Frish of Madison visiting Mrs Charles Goodman. Miss Agnes Brennan returned from Racine. Miss Tissia Brennan cashier of Tomah Cash Mercantile company vacation in country. Miss Kathryn Neesson spent Monday in Tunnel City visiting friends.
President James A. Gilmore of the Federal league, with E. J. Gates of Indianapolis, seeks dissolution of a temporary injunction that restrains Hal Chass, formerly with the White Sox, from playing with the Federals. The plan promises at least twenty five more top players joining after the season ends.
Secretary McAdoo ordered Surgeon General Blue and Assistant Surgeon General Crell to investigate reports of bubonic plague in New Orleans. Public Health Service reports raise fear of a possible plague situation threatening all gulf ports.
Sparta Wisconsin June 30 E F Babcock of this city announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination for sheriff of Monroe county.
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