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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1913
Page
6
Speaker argues for immediate enactment of the Ket commission bill to reduce living costs, boost farm prosperity, and curb trade abuses. He urges legislators to fulfill party pledges, reject delaying tactics, and avoid returning to annual sessions, insisting on continued, steady action this term.
The report details Roosevelt press witnesses, with Charles Thompson of the New York Times recounting the colonel's sober demeanor and care in testimony. Andrew Abelle recalls meeting Roosevelt in Ironton in 1912 as part of a reception committee.
In testimony for the defense, Abele maps the southern Ohio journey of Colonel Roosevelt through Wellston Athens Nelsonville and Logan amid claims of sobriety. Judge Blair, describing himself as a Portsmouth lawyer, corroborates there was nothing to indicate intoxication. Pinchot testifies he served in forestry and knew Roosevelt well and never saw him under liquor’s influence.
Judge Daniels has died leaving a widow a daughter Mrs Lucy Daniels Thompson of Washington DC and a grandson John S Mitchell of this city. Funeral services are set for Saturday afternoon from 1132 State Street and the First Baptist church with Rev W A Billings officiating.
The La Crosse Athletes baseball club becomes the W. B. U. Athletes after arranging with Leigh To land, president of Wisconsin Business University. They will wear new uniforms and debut on Decoration Day morning against the Summits at League Park, then travel to Galesville for an afternoon game.
The county town committees awarded bridge contracts at the courthouse yesterday. Hamilton goes to Western Construction for 2786 dollars, Greenfield to Herman Roesler for 693.50, a joint Hamilton Greenfield bridge to Kierman for 1831, Rockland repair to La Crosse Construction for 600, Burns to A. D. Burnett for 1383.
Madison Square Garden hosts a June 7 pageant showing how strikes are conducted in mills. Organized by the Industrial Workers of the World, about two thousand striking Paterson silk workers will participate as attackers and bystanders with celebrities like Lincoln Steffens and Upton Sinclair portraying strikebreakers across five scenes on a large stage.
Lucile Reyburn, eight, daughter of Mr and Mrs George Reyburn of New Albin, died in a local hospital at 11 this morning after a brief illness. Death was due to peritonitis. The body was sent to New Albin at 3 this afternoon for funeral services and burial.
The 1913 graduating class of St Francis hospital training school will receive diplomas this evening at 7 30 in St Cecelia hall St Rose convent. Five young women Antoinette Banstetter Pauline Kluempen Anna Steger Ada Garvey and May Collins will be honored with a class address by Rev Arthur B C Dunne and diplomas presented by Bishop James Schwebach.
Dora Kester, 45, wife of J. T. Kester, 56, is jailed in Greeley after being accused of poisoning her husband. Authorities say she allegedly added strychnine to alcohol he drank Monday night, aiming to poison him.
District Attorney Bush reports that four key witnesses in Harold F. Henwood’s second trial for the Copeland murder have vanished. Florence Walsh, Cora Carpenter, Mayme King, and Thomas Lepper were due to testify about Henwood’s conduct toward Mrs. John W. Springer, whose quarrel with Copeland sparked the shooting that killed Copeland and Von Phul.
The New York Board of Health ordered a halt to further inoculations with the Friedmann serum for tuberculosis. The ban lasts until full data on the culture specimen and all agents used, plus complete preparation and administration details, are submitted and written permission is granted.
In Marquette Michigan Judge Richard C. Flannigan, presiding in the Roosevelt libel case, read a dime novel about blood and guns in his chambers before court. A bailiff kept the room quiet while a reporter observed his habit of reading western thrillers and law books.
Eight months of Balkan conflict appear near resolution as plenipotentiaries from Bulgaria Greece Montenegro Serbia and Turkey prepare to sign a peace treaty at St James Palace. Sir Edward Grey reports all states will sign without changes and a Paris boundary commission will follow.
C B Melby of Whitehall was elected president of Group No 7 of the Wisconsin Bankers association to succeed J A Thwing. W E Sprecker of Independence named secretary and treasurer. The group executive committee includes J P Reinhart Tomah and Mr Taylor Seneca. The convention adjourned after a launch on the Mississippi and a Stoddard hotel dinner. The nineteen annual state meeting will be aboard the steamer North American June 21 to Sault Ste Marie returning June 24.
Trades and Labor council schedules a special meeting at Eagles hall to address urgent business and urges all members to attend.
The Congress clock records the Senate meeting at 2 o'clock and the House session starting at noon signaling the day's legislative schedule.
Over 100000 fans expected to watch the 500 mile race at Indianapolis Speedway with Bob Burman and his Keeton leading betting at 6 to 1. The Peugot team, DePalma, and the Mercer trio also top contenders as crowds pour in by car and rail. A mid dleweight title bout Jack Dillon vs Frank Ku lasten headlines tonight at American Association park.
Henry Guillaume Sr aged 65 a La Crosse resident since 1862 died at his home 119 South Sixth Street after six months illness. Born October 1848 in Stressen Luxemburg Germany he lived in Germany before emigrating to the United States in 1872 with his wife Mrs A Guillaume. Survived by widow and three children Katherine Freimark Emma Guillaume and Henry Guillaume Jr funeral at St Joseph's Cathedral Sixth and Main at 9 Saturday morning burial in Catholic Cemetery.
The Marinello office in Chicago occupies the fourteenth floor of the Mallers Building and claims to be the largest scientific establishment of its kind in the United States. The setup includes offices, reception and treatment rooms, model rooms, a tea wagon service, and a new physical culture department with enhanced ventilation and light. Mammy Smith, known locally as Emma Smith, appears as chief factotum entertaining guests. The La Crosse based business was built up by Emily Lloyd, a La Crosse woman also known as Mrs. A. A. Maurer’s friend.
Boston May 29. The district attorneys experts continue examining the American Woolen company books and no witnesses are available, so the court adjourned until Monday at 9 o clock.
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