Death of Pope In Likely Hours As Relapse Strikes
Reports say the pope suffered a late night relapse with fever and bronchial lung affection, renewing fears for his health as observers await a final outcome.
16 Apr 1913
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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1913
Page
1
Reports say the pope suffered a late night relapse with fever and bronchial lung affection, renewing fears for his health as observers await a final outcome.
Rome April 16 Pope Pius X is dying and only hours remain according to his brothers sisters and church dignitaries by his bedside. Physicians report rising fever weak pulse and signs of pneumonia as the pontiff’s condition worsens with clergy and officials awaiting a possible conclave.
Forecast shows fair conditions tonight and Thursday with warmer readings. Temperatures in La Crosse reach a high of 76 and a low of 44 with no precipitation. River stage data indicate slight rises at reads Landing and Red Wing over the next 48 hours with La Crosse nearing abut ionary levels.
Dr Frederick Cook famed North Pole discoverer is among those selected to lecture. The Associated Charities plan a chautauqua in La Crosse July 13 to 20 contingent on selling 800 tickets. The eight day meeting will feature sixteen programs with one each afternoon and evening. A city hall gathering last evening formed a committee with full authority.
A Chicago style Chautauqua plan was approved to raise funds for the Associated Charities. Speakers include Senator Miles Poindexter Lou Beauchamp and Dr Frederick Cook with two musical companies and two Shakespearean plays in a Ben Greet setting. The charity reported aid to 589 individuals in six months including 121 families and 59 married couples.
Three inexperienced gunmen stopped Burlington workers William McCormick and N Frey on Gillette street near Loomis and Prospect. The trio demanded only small cash, took five dollars from McCormick, and fled without searching either victim as police scoured the area.
Pat Crowe, famed kidnapper of Edward Cudahy, bound over to the circuit court on a burglary charge. Judge Joan Brindley set bail at 1000 dollars. Crowe to await the May term in county jail. Witnesses not called as defense rests. case stems from Staley room burglary and goods pledged at a La Crosse saloon.
Washington April 16 House Democrats debated tariff policy with the slogan cheaper clothing in focus. The session centered on cotton flax and wool schedules and the Underwood bill proposal to place raw wool on the free list amid sharp factional clashes.
In Paterson New Jersey April 16 1912 27000 silk mill workers led by William D Haywood report silk dress materials are largely metal laden from scrap iron tin and lead alloys the process allegedly thickens fabric weight while dye house workers describe skeins absorbing metals the strike also features tariff battles over wool and believed swift passage of the Wilson Underwood tariff bill with immediate effect sought by leaders and president.
Mayor Ori J. Sorensen plans rapid steps by the common council committees to decide the city’s role in Rose street viaduct construction. The railroad commission ordered changes and the administration may appeal to the supreme court within a limited time.
Madison April 16 The Wisconsin assembly this afternoon passed the saloon divorce bill prohibiting breweries from holding stock in establishments where wet goods are dispensed at retail. The bill still awaits senate concurrence.
In Washington and Sacramento the anti alien land owning bills prompt Japanese protest and US officials debate federal powers. Tokyo plans a boycott if California passes the measure while President Wilson and Secretary Bryan weigh the issue and the bills face conference before final passage.
County officials announce a fundraising drive with canvassers organized in teams. The plan, tied to a relay system used in emergencies, aims to support the uplift of fallen men and promote community improvement. Activation begins tomorrow with local merchants and volunteers.
A public clock at the corner of Fourth and Main urges passersby to check the time and contribute to the City Mission fund, linking punctuality with charitable giving.
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