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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1913
Page
6
Patronage for Eastern Wisconsin arranged for distribution by the President. Husting, noted Progressive Democrat of Mayville, named by the President for the position.
President Wilson arrives back in Washington and begins reviewing mail after a trip viewed as failing to unite Democratic lawmakers on jury reform. He plans to study the California Japanese situation for possible action and defend his public stance.
A man attempts to live up to lofty ideals with the same intensity a woman pursues her public photographs, exploring the pressures of self-image and aspiration.
The charred remains of farmer O. J. Mulligan and an unidentified man were found in the ruins of the Mulligan home on a North Dakota farm. The unidentified man had recently come to the farm seeking work. The fire’s cause is not yet known.
In 18th century England a quarry dig led to bones and legends surrounding Eugene Aram. The tale links Aram, Daniel Clark, and Houseman in a swindle that ended with Clark’s murder. Despite defense tactics and expert testimony, Aram was convicted, and the case inspired Hood and Bulwer to elevate the crime into enduring literature.
United States district attorney Paul J. Husting based in Mayville is named alongside United States marshal Philip Badour of Oconto and internal revenue collector T. J. Fleming of Milwaukee. August M. Gawin of Milwaukee is listed as collector of customs with postmasters W. J. Schoenecker or E. C. Wall. Paral
A Wisconsin Democrat announces a slate of federal appointments approved by President Wilson and party leaders. T. J. Fleming would become Milwaukee internal revenue collector, succeeding Henry Fink. Paul J. Hastings named district attorney in Mayville area. A M Gawin to replace G. E. Schulz as customs collector. Harry M. Weil may become U S marshal. Philip Badour touted as candidate for Milwaukee postmaster alongside W J Schoenecker and E C Wall as contenders.
Sixty two applicants take the civil service examination in the Washburn School building in Springfield. C C Looney and Oscar Paulson supervise the test while George W Estover notes a critical staff shortage in the railroad mail department. Top finishers likely start work immediately with growth in parcels post creating demand. starting salaries range from 900 to 1800 dollars for chief clerks.
St Louis May 3 The peace congress marked a century of Anglo American peace at its fifth general session held at the Odeon. Notables present included Hon Williams Renwick Riddell of Ontario Supreme Court appellate division, John Lewis Toronto Star editor, and Justice Benjamin Russell of Halifax.
Twenty students raided the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity house at Northwestern University during a dance. Furniture was removed, curtains torn, beds dismantled, and pennants and pictures stripped from walls. Police were notified but the raiders fled before arrival.
Suring Wisconsin May 3 firemen gained control of forest fires around Claywood Lakewood and Townsend in Oconto county. Over a hundred men fought last night tackling timber piles at Falls Manufacturing Company in Oconto Falls and several thousand feet of logs burned despite efforts.
Marshall says Japan appeal of law to the Supreme Court may let Orientals become citizens. The high court review could alter naturalization rules affecting residents from Asia and other regions.
Vice President Marshall in a candid talk with a United Press correspondent describes a possible flaw in anti alien land laws. He suggests Japanese Chinese Hindus and other Asiatic races might seek naturalization and land ownership rights, potentially challenging California and other states measures.
Officials of the American Federation of Labor and the United Trades and Labor council today officially recognized the strike of department store employees in Buffalo New York and will oversee the situation. The strikers will decide if the central labor council will direct the strike with possible new demands on wages and hours brought to the retail merchants association by a special striker committee.
The Nameless Sewing club gathered Friday evening at Miss Esther Stark’s home. After luncheon the group enjoyed piano selections with attendees Miss Elsie Liebrecht, Miss Elsie Clem Peter, Miss Sadie Engler, Miss Esther Stark and Miss Maud Koblitz.
A marriage license for George Be dessem and Miss Ellen Ipsen of a Crosse was recorded by County Clerk Bert Joliette today.
Seiler Brothers on State Coulee road report successful trials with a rubber milking machine driven by gasoline. Cows are staged in stalls. multiple animals can be milked simultaneously. Initial tests show no harm to cows and four machines were purchased for experiments. Other local dairymen plan adoption.
The Democratic administration plans a banking and currency reform bill to be introduced before the current special session ends. It targets a government controlled clearing house and will be a centerpiece of the winter session after the tariff bill passes. A currency message from President Wilson is expected next week.
Attorney J. E. Higbee informally presented the city’s protest in Madison over Green Bay Railroad’s refusal to switch building material to the new pumping station grounds without extra charge. The city plans a formal petition while Green Bay argues freight should move over its line at no extra cost. The railroad commission may arbitrate between Green Bay and Milwaukee lines.
Mrs. Mary Bey wife of Ernest Bey of 1435 Redfield street died yesterday at home in Bostwick Valley at age 31 after long illness with consumption. A four year old son died last month. she leaves husband three children two brothers and one sister. Funeral Monday at 2 from home and 2:30 from the German Lutheran church Rev Julius T. Gamm officiating burial in Oak Grove cemetery.
Paris on May 3 reports preparations underway for King Alfonso XIII of Spain to begin a three day state visit to President Raymond Poincare. An elaborate entertainment program will be staged but invitations are limited after the president's mother died. Paris police will take extraordinary precautions following a previous assassination attempt.
Miss Mollie Gedney of Onalaska has been elected president of the Self-government association at the University of Wisconsin Madison. The group serves as the co ed student court, akin to the male student court.
T. S. Chilson after six years as La Crosse Shafer-Pierce Dental Supply manager departs with his family for Rochester New York to join a lucrative position with another company. He leaves a strong personal and business reputation and many friends.
New York stocks opened lower and traded quietly through the first hour. Amalgamated Copper led with fair support while Canadian Pacific rose a point. The general market waited for international developments and closed dull.
New York money market details bar silver at 27 11 16d, New York 60c, demand sterling at 4.86.
Cattle receipts 200 with no market. Dogs receipts 1,000 with market 5 cents lower. bulk 8.20 to 8.35 dollars, heavy 7.10 to 8.10, medium 8.20 to 8.35, light 8.20 to 8.40. Sheep receipts 1,000 with no market.
Hogs receipts 9000 mixed market steady with ranges from 6.60 to 8.60 for pigs and 7.95 to 8.60 for rough heaviest hogs. Cattle receipts 100 with beeves 7.20 to 8.90 and cows and heifers 3.90 to 8.15. Texan cattle 6.79 to 7.75. Sheep receipts 1000 with natives 6.00 to 7.15 and lambs 6.60 to 8.75. Western sheep 6.25 to 7.15 and 6.90 to 8.80 for Western lambs.
Chicago May 3 price rounds for dairy live poultry and grains show butter extras 30c firsts 28c dairy extras 28c eggs prime firsts 18% to 19c cheese ranges 13c to 13%c and similar. Wheat No 2 red 1.02 to 1.04 No 3 red 95c to 1.00 No 2 hard 92% to 93c etc. Corn varied by grade from 54% to 58%5c. Oats No 3 white 35% to 35%c standard 36c.
In Chicago May 3 price ranges in the wheat pit were tight, opening above yesterday's close and staying near it with modest losses. Liverpool cable aided bulls but Nebraska and Kansas crop reports offset gains. Oats and corn held firm despite bearish nerves, while provisions fell on weak hog prices.
The quote suggests people waste time by worrying about work more than they actually perform. It frames worry as a distraction that robs energy from productive effort and highlights the counterproductive cycle between concern and action.
E R Thompson father of Andrew Thompson La Crosse county register of deeds died at Lutheran hospital Friday afternoon after two days with uraemic poisoning a Bright's disease complication. Born February 2 1836 in Bergen Norway he was 77. Survived by widow three sons Louis Albert Andrew and one brother T R Thompson of Comanche Montana funeral Tuesday at 2 PM from the home and 2 30 at the Norwegian Lutheran church with Rev H G Magerssen. interment Oak Grove mausoleum.
Articles filed for the La Crosse Trust Company to handle estates receiverships and other lines outside local banks. Directors and incorporators include E. P. Hixon G W Burton F G Tiffany John M Holley A Hirschheimer G Van Steenwyk and W B Tscharner. Capital $50,000 in 100 shares subscribed in local banks. Tiffany to oversee affairs at start in the former State Bank of La Crosse building.
Mrs R C Whelpley will lead a musical vesper service for the Young Women's Christian Association tomorrow afternoon. She will explain familiar oratorios and illustrate with arias from these works. The event, long sought, promises a rewarding program for members and friends.
Father Byrne of St Francis Hospital heads a diocesan mission tour with eight day missions starting in Mount Hope tomorrow and a May 18 opening in Emmetsburg Iowa. This season the La Crosse apostolate has conducted twenty one missions.
Senate did not convene. Territories committee heard arguments on the Alaska government owned railroad. House met at 11 and continued reading of tariff bill for amendment.
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