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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1913
Page
8
Washington March 6 Secretary Bryan declined to discuss tenure in office and told state department secretary and clerks he would focus on acquainting with colleagues. He noted appointments expire with administrations but diplomats appointed by Taft would stay until Wilson names successors.
An elderly woman, rushing to board a tram, waved her umbrella and shouted for the passing hearse to stop. The driver replied that it was not her turn yet, noting the delay and the vigil for the funeral procession.
A brief dialogue shows an expert asking if the wife does much fancy work and the response that she fancies many things when he is late coming home. The exchange hints at household routines and humor regarding domestic productivity.
Adam complained that the meal check was handed to him face down, preventing him from seeing the cost. He cried out over the obscured price, seeking clarity on the bill.
In Madison on March 6 the assembly killed six bills restricting saloons and left one to be considered. The Richardson bill to abolish licenses was defeated 64 to 32, the Frederick mile dry zone bill postponed 55 to 46, with other measures on saloon license funds for the insane and poor and owner voting for wet or dry districts also killed or laid over.
A brief excerpt from For Love of Beasts by John Galsworthy presents aphorisms on truth and cynicism. It asserts that nothing true is cynical and nothing cynical is true, while noting the word smart as the guardian angel of fashions and fashion as guardian of vulgarity.
A London Opinion quip features a wife accusing her husband of lie about marrying for cooking talent. He admits needing an excuse and not knowing what else to say, highlighting the comic marital friction.
In Staples Minnesota Mrs Charles Avery is distraught after her двух and a half year old daughter died following an accident in which a tub of boiling water was spilled onto the child. The mother, momentarily away, returned to find the child hidden by the door and was pushed into the tub as the door swung open. The child died from severe burns suffered in the incident.
In an early morning blaze at the Imperial hotel in Laurium owned by Busch Brewing of Lake Linden, Hilda Alla age 26 a domestic was fatally injured jumping from a third floor window. Her back was broken on impact with the frozen ground. Six others were injured, one possibly dying, with broken limbs and minor injuries. Property loss estimated at 25000 dollars.
Sioux Falls records show a sharp decline in divorces since 1912. A tabulation covering July 1910 to July 1911 lists 113 divorces, 70 in the following year, and only 39 degrees granted since July 1912.
Fort Madison Iowa March 6 neighbors of Carl Lenhardt broke into his home and found his kneeling body beside his bed with head bowed over an arm and a half opened Bible in hand. Lenhardt was 80 years old.
Washington dispatch describes 11 year old newsboy Sam April securing an exclusive right to sell two papers to the president and secretary at the White House, a monopoly granted with a treasury warrant. The article notes President Wilson aims to break up monopolies, yet the boy remains confident he can keep the privilege under the new administration.
A self addressed coupon promises a free trial of Capt Collings rupture cure after years bedridden. The man claims to have healed his double rupture without standard operation and urges readers to mail or copy the coupon to test his method at no cost.
Wisconsin Anti-Saloon league will begin raids on blind pigs trentlemen's clubs and other drink selling spots in dry areas within weeks as part of the campaign for the April 1 general election. Sleuths have gathered evidence against blind pigs for months.
A 500 room hotel will be built on Third street beside the Philip Gross Hardware site. The structure on its own costs 1,000,000, with ground rent and furnishings the total reaches 1,750,000. It adjoins the steel frame of the new Hotel Wisconsin and is reportedly already financed.
Madison March 6 Alderman F O Bogk Milwaukee urges a four year term for city officers to the legislature. He says the change will benefit the people and cites the support of leading mayors from major cities nationwide.
Boys inspecting traps on the Shoemaker farm north of Janesville found James Doyle, an inmate of the county poorhouse, frozen to death after wandering away two weeks earlier. Authorities believe he died from exposure.
Quote reflects on indecision as life’s tragedy, noting crises buried at crossroads where choices collide. It implies personal crisis and fate hinge on decisive action, echoing themes of uncertainty and consequence. The author, E Temple Thurston, presents a somber meditation on choice.
Miss Elizabeth Aldrich, writer and former actress, joined suffrage hikers traveling from New York to Washington. The arrival photo shows her tired yet enthusiastic, and she has written a novel and a play she hopes to see produced soon.
Williston North Dakota adopted the commission plan of government yesterday by a margin of fifty votes. About 250 votes were cast in the ballot.
Professor J L Gillin from the state university urged stricter care for youths aged 13 to 17 at the social service institute addressing Social Problems Arising From Adolescence in Milwaukee.
The Governors' Guard Association invites sealed proposals for tearing down the Second Ward school at Fourth and King. All debris becomes contractor property. bids due by 5 pm March 25, 1918, to President Wm. H. Berg, 120 South Third, and opened at 8 pm the same day at the Armory. Highest responsible bidder wins. bids require a 15 percent certified check. The association reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
In probate La Crosse County Wisconsin the estate of Christian Pederson late of La Crosse is being administered with Letters testamentary granted to John Streeter. Creditors have six months from February 24 1913 to file claims for examination and allowance. The court will hear claims August 26 1913 at 10 am in the La Crosse Courthouse. Dated February 24 1913. By the Court John Brindley County Judge James Thompson attorney for estate
A. C. Kelley purchased the Houston to Caledonia toll lines. L. H. Cossey is incapacitated at home by a severe crip attack. Dr. S. Kelley leaves Edmonton after a visit with his parents. Kelley traveled with M. Madden of Dubuque. H. H. Doering made a La Crosse business call. Hegland, visiting parents, departs for Dickenson NC for summer work. Charlie Borck sold 300 acre Union township farm to August Burkey for 7000. Mrs. Rudusulla and family visited daughter Mrs. Eaglinton at Mound Prairie. C. J. Vix and Adam Schauble made local visits. Mrs. William Kelly and A. C. spent time in La Crosse. George Crow and Henry Hegland attended local social ties.
In a wryquipping aside, observers recall Rogers ambition to leave lasting marks, only to see him hindered by mud rather than moments of fame. The digression frames a playful contrast between intent and outcome.
This old ad style notice touts a “Tor is compound” and Sar-saparilla with whiskey cure for rheumatism and lame back. It promises quick results from day one and urges insisting on the genuine product in original packaging, alongside a claim of immediate relief from St Benedict Kidney Tablets.
Bucharest informs French ambassador that Premier Maiorescu demands immediate action by the powers over the Roumanian Bulgarian frontier dispute. If quick steps are not taken, Roumania will adopt military measures against Bulgaria.
In Minneapolis March 6 Mr and Mrs Fred Rogers celebrate the first Wilson baby born to the city. Twenty five minutes after President Wilson took his inaugural oath Woodrow Wilson Rogers arrived at the Rogers home.
A terse inquiry asks about the fate of the female lead in an O I novel who was served breakfast in bed. The item notes the scene as a notable early moment and seeks clarification of the character’s later arc.
A downtown druggist promotes Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy as a ready-to-use tonic that darkens gray hair, renews natural color after a single night, adds lustre, and claims to prevent dandruff and itching. Agent O. T. Erhart touts the product as popular and sensible for a youthful look.
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