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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1913
Page
2
Mason City Iowa May 29 Mrs Mary Phillips committed suicide at her home in Clear Lake. Her body was found in a rain barrel into which she had plunged head foremost.
A humbled Italian mother christens her son Alan Benedict as the doctor saves the infant by breath and care. Years later Dr Benedict, now famed, recalls the rescue as his gratitude drives him toward a famed tenor named Alan Benedict. Sylvia, his daughter, invites the singer to her coming out.
In a tender exchange Alan Benedict speaks of pressing upon his daughter Sylvia the blessings his life has granted him. Sylvia answers with a nod and affectionate smile, certain she is one of the blessings bestowed upon the Italian by her father.
Muskegon readers report hours without electric power as Commonwealth Power Company operators strike. Madison mystery turtle arrives by parcel post for Senator A. E. Martin of Milwaukee. A noted quip suggests women speaking prudence saves talk.
In Chicago on May 29 Peter Becker and Genevieve Thomas, soon to wed, were found dying in their apartment at 8386 West Adams Street. A note to Genevieve’s father claimed the wedding would end in a funeral. Becker shot by heart and breast wounds after an argument. both expected to live only hours.
Harold M. Fleuker of Silver Lake received the maximum sentence for car theft after a borrowed vehicle turned turtle during a joy ride. Elizabeth Blasky of Camp Lake died after the accident and her left foot was amputated to save her life. Fleuker faces manslaughter if she dies.
Five Earling brothers and their wives travel from Milwaukee to decorate their parents graves in Ruby Wisconsin. The siblings Emil Albert Peter Jacob Herman are noted railroad executives and capitalists who have kept the yearly Decoration Day tribute tradition.
The Cuban warship Cuba arrived in New York escorted by the US cruiser Yankton and anchored north of 72nd Street. Salutes were fired as opening ceremonies began for the Maine monument dedication set for tomorrow.
May 29 in Minneapolis reports Dr. J Anna Norris director of physical training for women at the University of Minnesota completing final exams for female students who spent a year in physical education and gymnasium work. She notes all co eds show greatly improved carriage and erectness of figure.
Joseph Novak aged 10 was arrested in Waukesha after allegedly opening combination lock boxes at the post office. Clerk Harry Bahr says the boy grabbed several parcels from a private box and was chased and captured after a short pursuit.
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