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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1913

Page

4

Two reel feature at the Dome this evening

North side notices list several residents visiting relatives and friends and returning home from brief trips. The Dome theater offers a two reel feature and a Tuesday matinee with a children's show. A newborn girl is announced for Mr. and Mrs. E. Marking at 1540 George Street.

Joseph Nally Winona F. Smith Holmen Herman Hanson Westby Fred Rude F. Hanson Melvin Shelmindine Bangor Jessie Gould E. Marking George Street Beatrice Saltz Caledonian Street A. Johnson Dome Theater Lilly Flottmeier Rose Street Graham Charles Street Viroqua A. Rasmussen, Peterson Minn L. E. Scott Berlin Street the Dome W. Wheeler Wood Sr Chicago G. Groeschner F. Groeschner Pitt G. H. Krell Gladys O'Leary Hokah North Side Marie Stewart Midway O. Bijogaard Cyrus, Minn John Cary Edith Anderson Milwanee J. Becker Kane Street W. Austin and Son Milwaukee

House approves 600000 for parcel post clerks

Washington May 12 The house passed an emergency resolution to appropriate 600000 for the hire of additional postal clerks to prevent crippling of the new parcel post. The postmaster general said funds must be on hand by May 15 or parcel operations would be seriously curtailed.

Washington House

Governor vetoes bill on county tunnel water mains plan

Gov McGovern vetoes measure by Assemblyman Burke allowing large counties to build tunnels under rail lines for water mains. He objects to ambiguous language but supports the bill's provisions. May 12, Madison Wisconsin.

Madison Wis McGovern Assemblyman Burke

Bakers Walk Out In Paris Over Pay And Work Reform

Paris reports failed negotiations between bakers and employers. Bread makers plan to strike tonight, refuse to bake another batch until a working agreement grants higher pay, reduced hours, and reformed conditions.

Paris

Fire alarms blamed on suffragettes three months

London reports 94 false alarms with 90 linked to militant suffragettes in a three month period. Berlin notes a 10 year old boy jailed for three months for theft but to serve after age 21. London records feline defenders’ leader death. Pittsburg pitcher faces arrest after beaning a critic. Trenton doctor diagnoses himself appendicitis and arranges operation. New York Zoo buys live rats and bull frogs. Washington reports straw hats with overcoats on a cold May day.

London Fire Department Berlin Paule Eberle Metropolis Kate Kording Feline Defense League Pittsburg May Connelly Belvidere Belles John Frahl Trenton N. J Murray Kirkpatrick Zoo New York Washington

Notice of probate hearing in La Crosse County Wisconsin

The Wisconsin County Court of La Crosse County announces a special term to hear the final account of John Berendes administrator of William Berendes estate. The session is at the La Crosse Court House on June 17, 1913 at 10 o'clock A M. The court will consider settlement and assignment of the residue to rightful heirs. John Brindley, County Judge, Mahoney & Schubert attorneys for the estate.

State of Wisconsin la Crosse County la Crosse John Berendes William Berendes City of la Crosse

Dubraks and Marvin Wife Buy Local Realty Firm

Joseph G. Dubraks north side ad vertising manager for the Tribune and Mrs. George B. Marvin Jr wife of Alderman Marvin have bought out Otto Lee real estate and insurance business at 708 Clinton street. Dubraks will focus on real estate while aiming to build a large La Crosse trade. The firm will occupy Lee’s former offices.

Joseph G. Dubraks North Side The Tribune George B. Marvin, Jr Alderman Marvin Otto Lee Clinton Street Marvin Lee Dubraks North la Crosse la Crosse

Tiny Feet Reveal Sex of Traveler

Winona police halted a pursuit when a young lady dressed in men's clothes and a male companion were seen beating their way north on Milwaukee train No. 17. The woman identified as Louise Griscom of Sparta and the man as Jack Lee, but they vanished after the yards sighting.

Winona Milwaukee Louise Griscom Sparta Jack Lee Miss Lee

River season opens June 1 for St Louis Davenport routes

River steamers Streckfus Diamond Joe and White Collar lines announce opening dates for service between St Louis Davenport and Davenport St Paul. Keokuk locks expected open June 1 and Quincy to sail St Louis St Paul June 5 with locks June 6. Morning Star to enter Davenport St Paul trade on Friday May.

Streckfus Quincy Moline Locks St. Paul Davenport White Collar Line Steamer Morning Star

Free Lecture on Transportation at YMCA Auditorium

A stereopticon lecture on The Safe Transportation of Explosives on Railroads will be held in the YMCA auditorium on the evening of May 27. J. L. Taylor will present the program and Superintendent J. A. Mc Donald has urged Milwaukee railroad employees to attend.

J. L. Taylor J. A. McDonald Milwaukee Railroad

Milwaukee switchman lands 20 pound catfish

Charles Domstrich, a Milwaukee switchman, took a day off work to fish a Black River hole. He used a bamboo pole and light line to catch a twenty pound catfish after about half an hour of effort.

Charles Domstrich Milwaukee Domstrich

Fall Fatal at Janesville Hotel Leaves Farmer Dead

Frank McDermott aged 38 died from a fractured skull after a fall from a hotel stair landing in Janesville Wisconsin on Sunday morning. Arthur Allen and John Glazier are held by police pending investigation. McDermott was unmarried and a farmer.

Janesville Wis Frank McDermott Arthur Allen John Glazier McDermott

Death of St. Louis official on Bald Eagle suspected suicide

Henry Smith age 55, superintendent of registration at the St. Louis post office, was found dead aboard the steamer Bald Eagle near Peoria. Police suspect death by self inflicted drug overdose. physicians say he had taken a strong drug.

Peoria Ill Henry Smith St. Louis Smith

King of Ts s Visits Police Station Again

George Gordon known as King of Tramps, famed hobo figure, returns to No 2 police station in a bi yearly visit. Officers greet him as a friend and he claims to be about 65, saying he winters on the Gulf and still patrols the road since 1860.

George Gordon No. 2 Gordon Alois Yehle Yehle Gulf

Roscoe Jennings Funeral in Tomah

Mrs. Wallace Taft and others attended the funeral for Roscoe Jennings who died in Plymouth aged 33. He graduated from Tomah High School and ran a Plymouth drug store. Local news notes report a near eye injury to Leland King and various community updates.

Wallace Taft Claude Lowie J. Dewey Roscoe Jennings Plymouth Wis Jennings Tomah High School Leland King King

Auto Plunge Fatal Near Columbus Leaves Four Injured

Earl McCollum aged 19 died after an automobile plunged down a fourteen foot bank on Sunday. Three others are in serious condition and two were slightly injured as a result of the crash. The incident occurred near Columbus, Ohio, early today.

Columbus Earl McCollum

Camp Fire Girls to Present Entertainment in May

M'Gregor Iowa residents read of local events as the Camp Fire Girls schedule an entertainment for May 16. The town lists visits and travels of residents including Mrs. J. H. Barron and Miss Edith Peickert returning from La Grange Illinois.

Joe Zimmerman Prairie du Chien Rev. Gough New Albin James Robbins Sheriff Bergemeyer Elkader Attorney Giske West Union Will Winterlin Dubuque Handle Savanna J. A. Walter Davenport Iowa Charles Widman Cresco W. J. Knowles C. A. Jordan Monona E. H. Rantson Selleview Marie Sulivan Delwein Charles Chambers F. L. Kinsley J. C. Boyle Will Waiters Felds Minstrels Edith Peickert la Grange Ill C. H. Barron Minneapolis Charles Hunting Home J. E. Flancker Easton Wis Mamie Sweeney Waukon J. K. Gray la Crosse Father Peickert

Notice to Creditors in Worthington Estate

Notice is given by La Crosse County Court that six months after April 19 1913 creditors may present claims against the estate of Henry Appleton Worthington late of La Crosse Wisconsin deceased. The court will examine and adjust all claims on November 4 1913 at 10 o'clock AM in the courthouse court room. Dated April 19 1913. By the Court County Judge Co L Baldwin Attorney.

State of Wisconsin la Crosse County Henry Appleton Worthington la Crosse Worthington of la Crosse

The Less a Man Says the Man Guessing His Wife Has to Do

A terse proverb-like line suggests that minimal speech by a man leads to fewer accusations or misreads from his wife. The phrase emphasizes restraint over transparent intent in domestic matters.

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