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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1913
Page
5
Jes Smith of Ironwood Michigan was robbed of 1100 by two highwaymen near the Chicago and Northwestern depot in Chicago. He attempted suicide by leaping into a deep excavation but was restrained by two detectives who intervened.
James A. Garrell, president of United States Steel, will testify as chief defense witness in the government’s suit against the trust. He rose from a laborer earning under two dollars a day to top executive and will recount his journey before the examiner in Tren ton New Jersey as the case proceeds.
WILL SHARE BED MILWAUKEE Wis May 31 Upon his promise that he would stop putting his feet on his wife's back and pushing her out of bed John Koehler 1812 Cherry street arrested on a charge of assault and battery Was put on probation for thirty days.
A Baltimore American remark calls a family tree service a shady business that many people patronize.
Ethel recalls Jack kissing Alice last night and causing her to cry. Maud questions the motive and repeats the question in disbelief.
Washington May 31. The Senate Judiciary Committee debates selecting a sub committee to search out and brand the lobbyists. Republicans seek cross examination extending the ten days. minority senators aim to block ties to the Republican Party and may question President Wilson if he testifies, especially Cummins who objects to initial naming of lobbyists.
American polo players prepare to defend the Westchester cup against Captain Ritson’s English team with a practice match at Meadow Brook today. An English side will also stage a strong four on the same field Monday.
A daughter extols an engaged suitor as virtuous and refined, likening his note to music from the gods, only for her mother to quip whether she means a man or a piano in a witty London Tit Bits aside.
A writer asks a composer for a drinking song and offers payment. The composer, a lifelong musician, doubts he can write a tune but agrees the piece should be a liquid melody with stops in every bar. The exchange highlights the humor of creative collaboration.
Samuel Pepys disparages A Midsummer Night's Dream as insipid and ridiculous while elevating Othello as once strong but now diminished after reading The Adventures of Five Hours. The diary entries from 1659 to 1669 note his shifting judgments on plays and their perceived quality.
Francis Galton, finger print expert, estimates the odds of two people sharing an identical impression at not more than one in 640000000000. Police experts view fingerprints as the most conclusive form of identification because they cannot be disguised.
A man should treat his career as a masterful self depiction and take pride in it. Many people are loosely tied to their vocation and drift apart. Some men seek quick fame while others avoid it.
The La Crosse Country Club held its formal annual opening with ideal weather. The links were in good condition, dinner was fine, and attendees were in good humor. A noonday lunch for the men and a 6 PM dinner for seventy preceded several small dinner parties. Miss Hogan will host a party of six tonight.
Miss Eva Clarke, niece of Mr. G. W. Burton, and Rev. Wilbur Scranton Leete of Clinton Iowa wed at Christ Episcopal church at high noon on Thursday May 29 with Right Rev. T N Morrison officiating Assisted by Rev W Everett Johnson The ceremony featured ribbon bearers Misses Charlotte Colman and Jean nnete Hankerson and was followed by a reception in a church adorned with white peonies ferns and candles.
The ceremony featured a gown of white chiffon with Alencon lace and a long tulle veil. A reception at Mr Burton's home followed with about two hundred guests, white and green decor, a standout wedding cake, and a punch service by Mrs Felber and Mrs Gelatt. Mrs Leete, former St Katherines teacher, attended as a guest of honor. Rev Leete is rector of Lyons Iowa.
Teachers at the normal school are invited to a social evening featuring music, readings, and refreshments. Organizers emphasize student engagement and community building in this campus activity.
A local drug store owner describes a broad stock of medicines and expert prescription filling at fair prices. He invites patients to consult their doctors and bring prescriptions to 503 Main St to have them filled accurately.
Mrs W M Colleran hosted a small dinner Friday for Miss Olga Candrian. On Wednesday afternoon Mrs A R Baldwin gave a coffee in Candrian s honor. Miss Florence Bechman and Miss Emma Dittman plan a nine cover dinner at the Stud dard with white and yellow iris decorations.
Miss Mary Farnam and Miss Harriet Scofield will take the scholars of their class from the Normal on a launch ride leaving at 1 o'clock and returning in the evening. Mr and Mrs Farnam, Mr and Mrs Egbert and Mr Scofield act as chaperons.
Mrs. F H Scofield travels to Godfrey Illinois for the seventy fourth Monticello Seminary reunion. Mrs Jack Murphy of Kilbourn visits Mrs George Hauser then heads to Tomah to visit friends. Mrs Eugene Wiggenhorn, formerly of this city and now of Pasadena California, arrives tomorrow to stay at the Pamperin home.
A man recounts to a friend his disillusionment with doctors. He followed a doctor’s odd suggestion to sleep with open windows and found his gold watch stolen the next morning from the bureau, per Fliegende Blatter.
A performer states plans to present a monologue to inmates at the state reformatory. The exchange hints at the audience being captivated and unable to leave.
In a Washington Star quote, Farmer Corntessel says Clyde Cornty will never resemble him or wear whiskery and old clothes, asserting no power could change his son. The exchange highlights stubborn parental pride and hints at character difference.
A fashionably dressed woman orders a tramp away and refuses a touch for a sovereign. He offers only a penny to touch her. The brief exchange highlights class tension in a city street scene.
The London News offers a concise view on middle age asking when people age. It answers that aging occurs when comfort is preferred over pleasure, highlighting a shift in priorities as people grow older.
In a light line from Life, a clergyman recalls a prior marriage with a hazy memory while the actress clarifies the match was with a different gentleman. The exchange hints at mistaken nuptial history and social wit.
E L Hummer of this city is in Milwaukee on business. Dance at K P hall Friday and Saturday evening. Profs Layton Gouldin and Horton Kline of the high school and Dr J W Hederich are in Black River Falls on a fishing trip. They left yesterday and return Monday. Hack calls promptly attended to, Phones 179. Gateway City Tr ri Co. Eugene Luening has returned from an extended business visit to Milwaukee. Landphair for stay on mountings and correct optical work. W T Price, La Crosse, left for Milwaukee on business. Summer school soon begins at Keefe Business college. Enroll now. Joseph K Kidder, Madison, Wis., visiting La Crosse. Read Colby's ad. Charles H Rawlinson, former county clerk, back from Madison. Keefe Business college closed regular term May 26. over 100 diplomas awarded. Bert A Jolivette, county clerk, father of baby girl born at St Francis hospital. Russell Webb represented the high school in an oratorical contest at Tomahawk.
The first six months after the La Crosse Interurban Telephone Co. re organization ends May 1831. Semi annual dividends are paid today with bond coupons due at National Bank of La Crosse. W F Goodrich Manager.
Announcement invites patrons families and friends to attend the mausoleum program at 3 P M on June 1 1913. Inspectors and invited guests only. general sightseers and unaccompanied children cannot be admitted due to limited accommodations.
In a dialogue, Sillicus asks for his idea of a popular woman and Cynicus replies that she is the kind a man fears to fall in love with. The exchange hints at romance and social perception through witty back and forth.
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