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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1913
Page
5
Fire destroyed Farrington Hall mansion near Dundee with about $50,000 in losses. Militant suffragists were blamed after incendiary fire spread quickly and gutted the house. militant literature was found on the grounds. Two infernal machines were reported sent through mails to government officials in Reading.
Police blame militant suffragettes for two bombs found today. One was in Reading post office and the other in a Liverpool railway station. Each device used a clock and battery, wrapped in suffragette literature, timed to explode during the official's weekend holiday.
The sophomores won the annual interclass track meet by 37 points, followed by advanced sophomores with 27. Juniors were fifth, freshmen seventh, and seniors last. Ross Harris led with 21 points including a 1925 second 100 yard dash. Otto Enders cleared 19 feet 6 inches in pole vault. The advanced sophomores won the relay in a notably strong performance.
The North Side Bible class of the YWCA led by Miss Tirza Dinsdale will host vesper services tomorrow afternoon. Mrs. Otto Schlabach will speak on The Value of Bible Study. Music includes a vocal duet by Selma Larson and Gertrude Clemens, a violin solo by Ardella Hodges, and piano duets by Selma Larson with Selma Simonson and with Mabel Forss.
Fire department units responded yesterday to a blaze in a barn and outbuildings at L. J. Prucha’s 1423 South Fourth Street, likely started by children with matches, causing small damage. Department No. 1 also extinguished a small chimney fire at the Cohen house 429 South Fifth Street.
A. C. Gran and C. KR. Bearmore with 35 others depart for the International Y M C A convention in Cincinnati next week. The gathering draws 3000 to 4000 YMCA workers from around the world. Local officers were re-elected: Burton president, Salzer vice president, Tiffany treasurer, Schulze recording secretary. Bearmore will attend a two week boys workers retreat at Culver Military Academy while temporarily serving Onalaska Methodist pulpit.
The Illinois committee resumed testimony on January 17 with Lt. Governor O Hara denying involvement in an affidavit alleging he spent the night at the Sherman hotel with Thomas Vredenburg and two women who registered as married couples. O Hara said he traveled from Chicago, declined a La Salle dinner, then attended a theater before denying any hotel stay.
Mrs. E. J. Brown of 917 Avon Street was seriously hurt this morning after falling down stairs at her home to the basement. She struck her face and suffered severe cuts and bruises to the head on the cement basement floor. She was stripped as she started down the stairs.
C J Schlichenmyer a teamster for P McMahon was crushed by a wagon and two horses as a cart load of paper toppled into a twenty foot marsh at the north end of Eighth Street. He landed at bottom of the dump unhurt aside from minor injuries to one horse noted as slightly scratched.
Washington reports no official confirmation of a repudiation claim against Ambassador Henry Lane Wilson by President Huerta of Mexico. State Department says no knowledge of such a move. Wilson to stay in Mexico City until the U.S. recognizes a stable Mexican regime.
The Holley and Leinfelder firm dissolved yesterday after two years as C S Leinfelder retires. Holley and Co will continue under Holley and Holley with John M Holley Sr and H K Holley. Leinfelder plans an independent abstract business. The firm originated forty years ago with John M Holley and the State Bank of La Crosse.
Mrs Henry Grabhorn died at her home 1912 South Sixteenth street yesterday at noon after seven weeks illness. Cause of death is consumption. She was 49. Survived by husband and several children. Funeral set for Monday at 2:30 from the residence with Rev Henry Andreas officiating. Interment in Oak Grove Cemetery.
Mrs Frank Lansing of 1518 Pine street reports the death of her father John Bertel who died in Strassen Luxembourg. He previously resided here fifty years ago and is survived by son T P Bertel of Blue Earth Minnesota and two daughters Mrs J Chill Bartel of Strassen and Mrs F Lansing of this city.
President Wilson with Mrs. Wilson and their three daughters motored to Mount Vernon, marking his first visit to the historic site since arriving in Washington. The trip fits his plan to designate Saturday as the latest visiting day for such excursions.
Russell Webb of the local high school won the boys division at Tomah with two firsts and one third from judges. Joe Roman of Viroqua took second, earning a chance to advance to the western district and state meet. Mary Graves of Viroqua won the girls division while Ruth Enkhause n Sparta and Ethel Mabie of this city placed high in the girls contest.
La Crosse manufacturers demand more prep time for Home Made Week plans. The board of trade committee will meet with Retail Merchants’ Protective Association to set a later date, finalize expense apportionment, and arrange window displays, lighting, and promotions to ensure a strong showing.
On the first ballot Murray led with 10 votes, Montague 1, McMillan 6, Sanford 4. Montague dropped out, McMillan earned 19 votes, Sanford 1, then FE O Schultz shifted to Murray giving a one vote majority.
The council approved a report process for street improvements with seven white wings for investigation. Eagles lodge petitioned to hold a street carnival in Market Square from June 23 to 29, which was allowed. Other items on the agenda included river boundary fixes, improving street grades, notifying property owners of assessments, and requests for municipal baths, a foot bridge, a motor boat levee, and a new high school, all referred to committees. The meeting adjourned at 11:30 p.m.
Pauline Mickelson and Millard Thompson filed a marriage license in Farmington today. County Clerk Bert Jolivette recorded the document. both applicants reside in Farmington.
Cummins and other progressive statesmen will meet in Chicago on Monday to discuss reforms for the Republican Party. The gathering aims to align party strategy with modern political goals and address internal divisions.
Iowa Senator Cummins and several progressive Republicans arrive for a Chicago conference to plan a party reorganization. Attendees include Hadley Bourne Clapp Sherman Borah Norris Works while La Follette Poindexter Bristow decline. Topics: reapportionment, a national primary in three years, and a new party platform.
Detailed account of building a large artesian water reservoir on Granddad bluff near La Crosse. Describes sand and rock supply, a 149 foot wooden tower for concrete, a live steam mixer, a long pipeline, and a 300 foot cable system. Notes capacity, reinforced pillars, and five pumping houses connected to the main reservoir.
Thought by Mr Lyons that the water supply contract will be completed around the first part of October. The system of supplying water is being used in many larger cities throughout the country.
Washington officials caution that the Friedmann remedy has not proven curative for tuberculosis. Assistant Surgeon General D C Racker says no government endorsement is possible until curative powers are proven or disproven. Emphasis remains on nourishing food, air, sunshine, rest, and abstaining from smoking or alcohol.
Rube Welch and Ki Francis star in a week long engagement to close the season at the Majestic. The Frolics camp adds five members bringing the cast to thirty. The show opens with a matinee tomorrow and features the famed Louisiana Lou from the prior run.
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