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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1913
Page
6
In Stafford Ontario a lightning strike on Knox Presbyterian Church toppled its 160 foot spire. Police chief J A McCarthy fire chief Hugh Durkin and patrolman Matthew Hamilton were killed. fireman Sidney Vanstone was injured. The fire caused about 50 000 dollars damage as the blaze spread through the building.
Madison Wis May 13 Special The Assembly considers a rule to bar ex members and any person interested in pending legislation from floor access The measure mirrors the Senate rule and targets several former members noted for lobbying activity.
A philosopher quips that lending five dollars makes an enemy, then slyly asks if anyone nearby would like to become his foe, trading a wry barb for amused reaction.
Hiram Jones, back from a Europe tour, quips that in England he did as Americans do not drop Hs but drop V s and X s. The line, reported by Lippincott's Magazine, showcases playful linguistic humor about language use abroad.
A cold night years ago at a family dinner, the butter was hard and jokes arose. The next week warmth made the butter soft and six year old Billy quipped that the butter is easy tonight, drawing a humorous family moment.
A Popular Magazine profile calls a misso u ri man the original tightwad. It says he saves the tips of his shoe laces and sells them as old iron, claiming a total of 11 cents over the past 22 years.
The magistrate asks the accused why the break in occurred during the day. The defendant replies he had several other engagements to cover that evening.
A saying notes that speaking well of oneself matters to avoid being left in the dust of the parade. The piece reflects on self-advocacy and visibility in public life.
May 13 Cincinnati expects street car trouble after union men reject arbitration terms offered by the Cincinnati Traction Company via Mayor Hunt. Strikers call proposals vague and insist union recognition not be tied to arbitration, while company president Schoepf says the line has gone as far as it can.
John Troyanek and Frank Fisher were fined $25 and costs each by Judge John Brindley for using a trammel net in Running Slough. They pleaded guilty after warrant service by Deputy Game Warden Ed Gautsch. nets and catch confiscated. association evidence linked to Pettibone park lagoon arrests.
Good Sunday weather aided La Crosse Gun Club marksmen in the French Island shoot. Following are the scores recorded by competitors.
In Bow Street Court the trial of seven suffragettes and Richmond chemist Edward G. Clayton continues as Flora Drummond fails to appear due to a hunger strike collapse. A 190,000 woman non‑militant march is planned from four city directions to Trafalgar Square.
A child boasts about her mother’s hand painted china while another counters with a yard hand painted fence, prompting a brief exchange about value and novelty. The tale frames childish exaggeration and humor in a family setting.
A bullock rampaged through Wexford injuring nothing but property. It hid in Murphy’s house then climbed stairs to a bedroom. The beast wrecked a bed and furniture, dragged a window frame into the street, swam near the harbor, and was captured after boats aided the effort.
London Globe notes daring Paris looks with mustard coats paired with cream skirts. The line between fashion and cookery is blurred, prompting readers to decide if the feature belongs under Fashion or Cookery.
A West London man charged with stealing milk bottles claimed he believed milk baths could cure locomotor ataxia from which he suffered. The defense argued fixation on the remedy as the motive behind the thefts.
A drug store advertises D D D Skin Cure for eczema with claims of instant itch relief. It says germs under the skin cause disease and that the penetrating liquid destroys them. a 530c bottle is offered with a free full-size bottle if unsatisfied. Also mentions D D D Soap from Columbian Drug Store.
Secretary of the Navy Daniels said plans for the new battleship Pennsylvania were stolen from the bureau of construction. The March 4 theft occurred during inauguration fireworks hours when the building was open to visitors. A second set also vanished, but Daniels insisted the items did not reveal any navy secrets.
At 9 30 a m today the balloon Philadelphia No 2 started from Philadelphia bound for New York with three passengers aboard including pilot Dr Thomas Eldridge Carl ton Eldridge and Lloyd Barnett who did not ascend the craft
The statement asserts separate duties for men and women, claiming men handle outer provision while women supply for the inner man. It emphasizes that both genders have legitimate, distinct work in the world and room for both.
In a heavy thunderstorm a young child named Robert, just learning to speak, loudly exclaimed to his mother that the “pretty sunshine” was going “bang” as lightning flashed and thunder rumbled, showing usual childlike interpretation of weather.
Springfield May 12 The senate committee investigating charges against Lieutenant Governor O Hara will meet late today to choose its next steps. Chairman Ettleson said more testimony may be heard if needed with a possible session in this city Thursday evening. Sam Davis liquor dealer Thomas Vredenburg and Deputy Sullivan may be summoned as witnesses.
Ottawa reports parliament taking up a new budget measure that revises the tariff schedule. W. T. White said Canada will watch U.S. Congress actions before altering fiscal policy. The free list expands to include machinery, mining and medical supplies, with a cement duty cut to 35 cents per barrel.
Washington May 13 The Republican get together conference at Chicago drew ire from the house bull moose faction and some cautious defense from regular Republicans. Moose leaders say progressives must join the progressive party while regulars warn unity may come through compromise as factional lines blur during the extra session. Poindexter predicts power shifts toward the progressive faction as the session nears its end.
At Guaymas Mexico 600 Mexican corpses lie unburied after five days of fighting. Colonel Juan Cabral says about 500 federals were killed and roughly 100 Maderistas. Cremation materials rushed to the area as no burial effort has begun.
Washington May 13. For two hours today the cabinet discussed appointments in the departments but remained secret. Complaints by party workers about patronage control were widely discussed and it is believed several important posts will be filled between now and Friday.
Gov Hatfield says he supports a full and impartial investigation of his actions by any body, aiming to aid humanity and promote peace amid industrial trouble in Charleston. The statement came as Senator Kern’s resolution to probe mining conditions moved in the senate.
Secretary of State Bryan welcomed foreign peace delegates at a breakfast honoring the peace centenary. He praised a ships metaphor with heart as compass and goodwill as shells, calling for a new battleship of friendship captained by the Prince of Peace. Delegates then proceed to Philadelphia for a British visit and a first baseball game.
Eagle Pass Texas May 13 Arrangements are under way by constitutionalistas to attack Nuevo Laredo and Matamoros with both towns likely to be assaulted simultaneously tomorrow Monterey is also surrounded by the rebels and the federal garrison’s fall is expected any time All railroad connection between the United States and the interior of Mexico is cut off again.
In Paterson New Jersey two unknown men attempted to uncouple cars from passenger train No 58 marking a third straight day of rail interference. A collision was averted when a scrap pile on the track blocked the train. Police have no clues and I W W leaders deny involvement despite suspected silk strike connections.
Frank and Fred, ages six and four, talk about a little sister who died before Fred was born. Fred says he will greet her in heaven, but Frank notes she wouldn’t know him since she lived before his birth.
A surgeon named Edward Hayes saved a damaged turkey embryo by placing the broken egg inside an empty shell and sealing the outer egg. The fostered chick hatched successfully and began to peep and move within an hour, proving the method a success.
Wild wolf like dogs still inhabit remote Ireland regions with soft round ears and broad faces. They do not hunt in packs and usually live and hunt separately with mates. They resemble Eskimo dogs in build but are slighter in frame.
A London Chronicle note recalls a once popular drink named choca a blend of coffee milk and chocolate favored by Voltaire Napoleon and other eminent figures. It mentions W J Thomas praising its soothing reviving draft though the fad faded.
A girl explains to her mother that a supposed horse doctor was actually a man. The remark reflects a humorous misunderstanding from a schoolday incident.
A musical instrument, the fiddle, has received an honorary degree in recognition of its cultural impact. The presentation notes the instrument’s role in regional music and its enduring artistic influence.
A fragment notes that some men carry only small change while others never spend a dollar until all coins from earlier dollars are used up, reflecting thrift and frugality as a trait.
Doris Underwood, Hartford City schoolteacher, faces trial in Muncie for shooting Otis Fisher on February 17. Prosecutor says she was sane and aimed to kill over a believed grievance, while the defense contends mental imbalance. Fisher survived. a jury was seated after yesterday’s selection.
In Chicago on May 13 Jack Johnson, the Black heavyweight, is to take the witness stand to defend against charges under the White Slave Law. The defense opened with witnesses, Barney Furey, Johnson’s former trainer, testifying as the morning session proceeded.
Washington May 13 The Kern resolution to probe min districts in West Virginia begins. Senator Kern says he is confident the measure will be adopted as Senate rules set the vote for this afternoon. Opposition fears the probe will inflame tensions though the strike is over.
Detroit May 13 Dr M George physician who treated Belle Barry whose body was found in a creek a week ago appeared before Judge Jeffries and was remanded to jail under $5,000 bail for twenty four hours on suspicion of having committed a felony.
Rolley Shepard, a Dietz Garage chauffeur, was fined 25 dollars by Judge Edvardson for driving his car at more than reasonable speed on North Third Street Sunday morning. He pleaded guilty and paid the fine after the crash that threw two passengers from the car.
A puzzling remark characterizes a seven person group as defining a ceaael as a demagogue vessel containing beer and liquids. The remark stands as an unusual, cryptic quote in the record.
A New York man attempting to assault a woman in a hobble skirt stairway toppled into the path of a passing train. The incident underscores the dangers faced by bystanders and the unpredictability of high risk encounters.
A Napoleonic aphorism about luck frames luck as constant readiness for every possible outcome. The maxim stresses preparation as the key to favorable results and enduring fortune.
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