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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1913
Page
1
His Holiness shows better condition today and rests peacefully this morning. The report notes a turning point as he sleeps, with officials awaiting further signs of recovery.
After hours of rest in Rome the Pope’s condition showed improvement with no fever and a better bronchial state. Doctors warned exhaustion could still kill him, while Vatican and Quirinal officials prepared for possible conclave and secret communications amid rumors of cross government church coordination.
A Dutch family of 23 including husband wife children and grandchildren will pass through La Crosse on the way to Edmonton Alberta from Holland May 5. John Vanderploeg of Burns plans a brief stop to reunite with his sister Mrs J A Fischer who has not seen him in 26 years. The Fischers have a son farming in Alberta and many local Dutch families in Burns expect the reunion.
In Washington on April 17 Senator Works of California denounced papers publishing crime and scandal in the capital. He urged a bill banning such stories and warned that repeated coverage poisons readers and corrupts journalists who report them.
Secretary Daniels announced approval of the court's sentence dismissing Midshipman James C. Crook of Arkansas from the Naval Academy. He criticized the leniency and said he plans to curb hazing in the future, noting no additional confinement was imposed.
In San Francisco two Italian fishermen are alleged to have violated the law. A battle in San Francisco Bay last night with deputy fish commissioners left two men dead and one wounded.
Detroit police say Joseph Hannah, 35, confessed to raping a four year old girl in a Highland Park hotel room last night. Doctors report the child is expected to recover. Hannah cited drug overindulgence as the cause of his crime.
Van Wert Ohio April 17 Ralph Hoover 19 was found guilty of second degree murder for shooting his 17 year old wife Helen in their home on January 106. The jury deliberated about 12 hours after proceedings in the case of the state against Hoover.
After six years of humiliation and exile Jere Knode Cooke former pastor of St George s church Hempstead L I and Floretta Whaley the woman he left his wife with defied conventions and hoped for legal names for their two boys A Hartford Conn constable served divorce papers on Cooke s wife who relented and filed for divorce Cooke prayed in gratitude as news broke in Brooklyn.
Washington April 17 The House caucus endorses the free wool schedule and free sugar in the Wilson Underwood tariff bill. Democratic opposition weakens as 190 to 42 votes sustain the president on wool, with 11 more Democrats joining the bandwagon. Republican caucus plans to approve a critical report and open sessions follow as debate continues.
Washington April 17 The Daughters of the American Revolution convened to vote for a president general. On the first ballot Mrs. William Cummings Story led with 519 but lacked a majority. Other officers were chosen, including Mrs. Henry L. Mann as vice president in charge of chapters and several general secretaries. A dark horse was expected to contend today as votes continued.
Sacramento April 17 state lawmakers move beyond alien land bill to require Japanese fishermen to pay a $100 annual license. Other foreigners pay $20 and Americans $16. The measure cleared the assembly 41 to 15.
In Memphis on April 17 the Martin family held council to settle debts tied to Joseph W. Martin s missing cotton receipts and related loan negotiations.
Washington April 17 James Hamilton Lewis took the oath of office as United States senator. He appeared in a tight dark grey suit with a white silk vest, his chrome face framed by whis kerettes and rose tinted skin. An informal reception followed on the senate floor.
Washington discusses a major house cleaning at the weather bureau with Chief Willis L. Moore removed. Charles W. Dabney of Cincinnati University is named as a potential replacement as investigations expand into Moore’s campaign actions and travel fund use.
Reports from eastern Tennessee indicate a severe earthquake shock felt across the region today. No lives were lost, though damage details were not immediately available.
The Congress clock shows noon as the Senate met and a special committee finished a suffrage protest inquiry from March 3. Democrats on the finance committee resumed tariff bill talks and discussed hearings. James Hamilton Lewis was sworn in as senator from Illinois. The House adjourned to Monday after a Democratic caucus, an appropriation plan for the new labor department was introduced, and progressives and Republicans argued over campaign expense disclosures.
William A. Rounds Jr. is held for trial after a duel with Herbert E. Larner left Larner mortally wounded. The fight, arranged by Larner’s rival, was witnessed by two sisters and ended with Larner bleeding from deep face and neck wounds.
A Vienna dispatch reports that major European powers have decided to lift the blockade of Montenegrin ports, as relayed to Exchange Telegraph on April 17.
Mrs Augus ta Dietz widow of wealthy tailor George Dietz faces inquest testimony as police probe a Monday slaying. George Nurnberg harness maker and Julia Winning an employee are to testify about reports of Dietz widow’s friendly ties and statements from a private detective. The funeral drew wide attention as she appeared with a poised presence.
In Pittsburg on April 17 the trial of Superintendent S. L. Heeter stretched toward 4 pm as Clarence Burleigh, defense attorney, delivered a three hour summary attacking the testimony of Ethel Ivy Fisher who accuses Heeter of serious irregularities.
The Crax Carpet company of New York to construct a $1 million new main factory in Minneapolis at once, expected to employ 300 to 500 workers.
The national committee of the Progressive Party will issue a formal statement after its executive session ends today. The statement will cover campaign plans for states with fall elections and party organization issues.
April 17 Milwaukee mothers clubs launch a campaign against corsets led by George Wittich Milwaukee schools athletics director. He warns the practice harms girls health and could yield puny future mothers urging an end to binding garments now.
Norman Bruce McCleary, 25, testifies he confessed to killing Mrs Annie Henry only after police dressed as ghosts tortured him with imagined specters and lizards in a haunted jail cell. He claims a blue light from searchlights unnerved him during the night.
William F. Wolfe returned from Madison and assisted in obtaining a pardon for Albert Storandt the Farmington farmer sentenced to six months in state prison by Judge John Brindley last November for assaulting his wife. Wolfe argued the delay would harm his farming season and the court granted the pardon.
John Yunker, engineer of passenger train No. 25 on the Pennsylvania railroad Louisville division, was instantly killed when the train side swiped a freight train in Indianapolis. Five train men were injured in the crash last night.
In Janesville Wisconsin a gang is suspected after midnight fires struck the Burns batting mill and the Howe Cotton mills within a block of each other. Firefighters contained both blazes with no serious losses as deputies link the incidents to a recent larger fire and request the State Fire Marshal Purcell to investigate.
Saloon men press for divorce bill reversal as Brewers fight it hard claiming the measure will emancipate them from brewers. Bridges and saloon interests clash over the proposed divorce legislation ahead of Wednesday vote.
In Madison on April 17 the Wisconsin Assembly voted 53 to 44 to engross the Divorce Bill banning brewers from owning saloon property. A reconsideration motion passed to next Wednesday, signaling a expected clash as breweries rally against the measure while saloon supporters push for final passage in the Senate. E. J. Kneen and C. L. Hood of La Crosse opposed engrossment. D. D. Conway agreed to reconsider.
The Equal Suffrage association of Glencoe declares a boycott against three local grocers and meat dealers over porterhouse steak priced at thirty five cents a pound.
Temperature data show La Crosse high 76 and low 56 with 9 precip. Forecasts call for fair, cooler conditions tonight and Friday across Wisconsin Minnesota and Iowa. River readings indicate a slow rise in the upper Mississippi basin with steadier levels downstream.
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