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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1913
Page
5
Madison Wis May 24 Politicians here predict adjournment of the legislature from June to January after a Republican caucus appointed a committee to draft the adjournment resolution headed by Lieutenant Governor Thomas Morris The La Follette faction favors adjournment arguing many bills need further committee investigation before action.
The New York weekly bank statement reports surplus up 1.719 million, loans up 3.647 million, specie up 1.931 million, legals up 0.215 million, deposits up 4.998 million, and circulation up 0.019 million. Surplus reserve stands at 27.2984 million.
New York May 24 The stock advance came as speculation grew that the Minnesota rate case decision may be made Monday and as investors covered for declines. Union Pacific led gains of up to three points with many stocks up one to two. The day ended near the top of the range. Despite London bankers noting the Chinese loan lacks favorable significance, U S capital remains available though less for new issues. Wheat exports for the week show a record pace since 1902 with expectations of another bountiful yield amid Europe’s burden.
St. Paul police confirm Charles Boucher of La Crosse had more than one wife. A woman named Mrs. Coenen identified Boucher as John H. McClegg, who married her Oct 4, 1908 and deserted her in 1909. Boucher is said to have one widow and child in La Crosse and left a letter claiming three living children.
E'clat the wonder polish is advertised as a brightening product sold at Rose the Jeweler. The note highlights its availability through the retailer.
Seth Lucas, once a prosperous farmer, confessed to police that last September he killed his wife by dousing her with coal oil, setting her on fire, and striking her head with a club after a quarrel over a $1,600 loan. He said their house was destroyed and he later signed the confession.
Nearly 100 factories will be represented in the Home Made Week exhibition opening in La Crosse Monday. Space allotments were made over the last days and several late entries were received today. Signers include the La Crosse Sausage factory A. A. Koblitz La Crosse Bug company La Crosse Bottling works Onalaska Woolen Mills Bartl's Gund's Michel's and Heileman's breweries.
William Powers of Chicago received a thirty day sentence in the county jail from County Judge John Brindley for begging. He showed a deformed hand made to look worse with iodine to arouse sympathy. William Webster, a Black man, drew ten days in the county jail after pleading guilty to grand larceny.
New York reports Hopper may have married fifth wife Miss Elda Curry while Los Angeles whispers Nat Goodwin will wed his fifth wife Miss Marjorie Moreland. Hopper avoided confirmation and Goodwin’s marriage plans center on Moreland, with past wives named.
The article outlines a multi scene pageant depicting Wisconsin history from 1673 with Marquette and fort Green Bay to the 1861 Civil War opening. Scenes cover Indian wars including Red Bird and Black Hawk, the 1837 founding of Madison, and notable figures like Governor Cass Major Whistler Henry Dodge James Duane Doty Rosa line Peck and A A Bird.
The Clothiers meet the Nelsons Sunday at League Park in a city league game. Batteries: Clothiers Bartels and Satek. Nelsons Nally and Knutson.
A marriage license was recorded for M. Alfred Warner and Olara R. Ambrosen of Washington in the County Clerk Jolivette’s office today.
A. Hattori leader of Japan’s nationalist party urges prompt settlement of questions between Japan and the United States to maintain friendly relations and address alien land law issues. He cites Japan’s growing population and calls for an outlet for emigration.
Get a box of E'clat polish and re finish the brass or nickel on your car like new in a few minutes. Requires no rubbing. Rose, the Jeweler.
The Epworth League of Caledonia St M E Church celebrated its 25th anniversary with a Sunday program May 18. Retiring president Mrs Partridge spoke on the league’s past year. New officers installed include President Mrs Earl Wheat and Vice Presidents Miss Josephine Bangsberg Miss Myrtle Olson and Miss Esther Tuttle.
The University Freshmen defeated the crew of St. John Military academy by a length and a half this afternoon in Madison Wisconsin.
Gary Indiana May 24 Mayor Thomas B Knotts ordered a purge of the red light district telling police to clear the levee area before boarding a train to Madison Wisconsin. Habitues were given an hour to leave and many rode the same train to Chicago.
Heavyweight champion Pelkey knocks out McCarty in the first round with a blow to the heart. McCarty collapses, doctors declare him unconscious, and he dies eight minutes later from heart failure as the arena fills with a shocked crowd.
Andrew Carnegie sails on the Olympic from New York to present a peace address drawn from St. Louis to Emperor William. He plans to attend a peace meeting in The Hague before returning home.
Word reached this morning that Platteville Normal defeated the local normal school 2 to 1 in their first baseball loss of the season. Details are scarce but the game is described as a sterling exhibition of the national pastime.
A concise reflection notes that people rarely notice salt unless it is missing, highlighting how small omissions go overlooked in daily life.
Constantinople May 24 A brief dispatch says the Turkish steamer Nevada carrying 200 passengers struck a torpedo and sank in the gulf of Smyrna. Details on survivors or casualties are unavailable and the report may be confused with news of the French steamer Senegal’s destruction last week.
In Merigold Mississippi on May 24 a revived family feud sparked by a minor quarrel left two dead and four injured. A brother accidentally shot his brother and a son seriously wounded his father. Dead are William McMullin and Jacob McMullin. among the injured are Marion Henry Sr and Jr, D. J. Breen, a mill owner, Law, and a stranger.
Washington May 24 President Gempers Vice President Mitchell and Secretary Morrison of the A F of L asked the Supreme Court to review a court of appeals ruling upholding contempt charges. They argued the appeals court did not rule on the appeal question and that the statute of limitations may bar punishment.
A social note reports that a girl with intense temperament may reduce her mother’s help with house chores. The piece discusses family dynamics and expectations in domestic duties without naming individuals.
An Indian correspondent in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, sends a letter to Representative John J. Esch in Washington opposing peyote use and bean eater practices among Winnebago and related tribes. He describes alcohollike intoxication, religious ceremonies, and the planned government action to withhold annuities from devotees.
Rose the Jeweler announces E'clat that cleans silver brass or nickel in moments. The product absorbs tarnish and makes metal look new again.
Reform era phonograph recording features an unidentified Wilson delivering a message to American Indian students in government schools. The speech invokes Thomas Jefferson calling Native people “my children” and frames Indians as brothers, with the message to be reproduced for pupils.
Prof. A. J. Weaver, once a Taft College professor, now principal of Pratt Institute of Learning, will deliver a Sunday sermon on May 25 at Odd Fellow's Hall 119 South Street. Admission is free. Public invited.
I wish to thank all friends and neighbors for their kind support during the death of Mrs. Bronson and for the flowers and condolences sent to Hazel.
Parker Hirt Machde defends a Joyride Ball at Tom Rhoden’s dance hall as a safe and high‑minded social event. Tickets are sold round trip with no stops, promising an orderly outing for La Crosse residents and denying any official misstep.
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