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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1913
Page
1
A Southern Democrat in the House argues the United States must pursue war rather than yield to the Mikado, warning against submission to Japanese dictates and pressing for firm action.
A court ruling rejects that international treaties override state sovereignty over property law. It emphasizes states retain authority to enact and enforce property regulations independent of federal treaty obligations. The decision references constitutional limits and judicial precedents shaping federalism.
Representative Sisson of Mississippi urged that no alien hold land in the United States and warned that if faced with a choice between war or bowing to Japan the nation should fight. He defended California’s right to restrict land ownership and to apply laws equally to all aliens, saying preservation of American soil is vital.
Temperature readings show a high near a8 and a low of 34 with 0.0 precipitation. Forecasts call for fair conditions with frost tonight and Tuesday, rising temperatures, and regional variations across Wisconsin Minnesota and Iowa.
TOKIO April 28 Elara Soroku a leading member of the house of lords plans to sail for California in May to discuss anti Japanese land legislation and urge better California sentiment toward Japanese. Washington officials note such a mission would be in a personal capacity and lacks precedent.
In Kanawha county court seven WV legislators were arraigned on bribery indictments for allegedly accepting payment to back William Seymour Edwards for U S senator in February. Indicted are Delegate E A G Rhodes George S Van Meter T J Smith David E Hill Ruth Duff H F Asbury and State Senator Ben A Smith.
Transcript of the girl workers testimony prepared for delivery to Representative Hill of Illinois and forwarded from Springfield. Lieutenant Governor O Harra plans to urge publication of the girls stories in the Congressional Record.
Springfield April 28. The state central committee of the progressive party discussed ways and means to form a state organization in executive session. County committee members arrived in Springfield for a two day conference that opened this morning.
Mrs. Rosie H. Howie of Detroit registered at the Merchants' hotel in St Paul and early today attempted to take her own life by swallowing lysol. Her condition is reported as possibly fatal.
The United States Supreme Court adjourned today without deciding the railroad rate or other major cases. The court announced a recess from May 12 to 26.
Prairie fires across miles of prairie near Maita in Great Falls region cause extensive damage. More than twenty five ranchers lose homes and property as J B Long company sheep run of 7,000 head perish in coulees. A Russian settlement also suffers terrible losses with uncertain escapes.
Dr F F Friedmann sells American rights to turtle cure for tuberculosis to Eisner-Mendelsohn company. The plan calls for 36 institutes in as many states with a total capitalization of 5.4 million dollars. Friedmann says poor patients will be treated free, with the first institute to open in New York within days.
Memorial day events in La Crosse will start with a 9 am parade from the courthouse to Oak Grove cemetery under the three G A R posts. Judge Edward Cronon leads arrangements with a dedication by Assemblyman C L Hood for the soldiers monument built by Wilson Colwell post. Music from school children and a male quartet is planned. National Guard Companies M and B invited to participate.
Portsmouth Ohio April 28 Judge A Z Blair famed for disfranchising voters in Adams county is among 45 citizens served warrants charging Sunday closing law violations. The warrants were issued by moving picture show proprietors who were arrested last week on a similar charge. Blair is part owner of a morning newspaper and the entire staff was served also.
Sixty applicants will be examined for positions in the United States railway mail service. Examinations are set for Saturday in the old high school building at Eighth and Main streets.
Chicago April 28 Henry Myers a 30 year old teamster employed by Sterritt Box company was nearly decapitated when a freight elevator shaft descended upon him. He sustained severe injuries and the incident is under investigation.
Montenegro reports trouble centers near Soutary as fears mount that Russia may intervene to oppose Austria action against Nicholas. Authorities warn of rising tensions with no settlement in sight.
Albanians report Montenegrin forces led by Crown Prince Danilo moving from Scutari toward Antivari. Analysts anticipate a possible preemptive strike by Montenegro as Austrian ships mass near the coast, signaling rising tension before any land engagement.
Montenegrin envoy to London appeared before ambassadors at the foreign office with Sir Edward Grey and lodged a strong formal protest against the demand that Montenegro evacuate Scutari.
The article reports a diplomat describing actions as unjust and unwarranted under orders from Cettinje. Military circles expect ambassadors to craft a united plan on Scutari to counter Austria-Hungary’s independent move. Dispatches claim 10,900 Austrian-Hungarian troops march toward Montenegro to seize Scutari from King Nicholas.
A garian fleet was leaving Triesta to harass the Montenegrin coast as part of an independent squadron. A Berlin rumor claimed the Kaiser knew Austrians were already in position.
Police probe into the death of 33 year old Charles Boucher found in a Burlington box car in St Paul with a temple wound. A note cited suicide and multiple wives, but family contests the suicide claim noting no powder marks and bruising. Boucher, who visited his wife a week prior, is survived by a wife two sisters and parents. Funeral set for 2 30 pm at Mrs Bodette's home with burial at Oak Grove Cemetery.
President Wilson plans a currency reform bill to solidify the U S monetary system. The bill will be drafted soon, reflecting agreed principles without deposit guarantees, and public hearings are expected to be mandatory with broad scope.
P H Thackery, 50, of the Arlington hotel in St Paul, leaped to death from the Mississippi River bridge known for deaths by action. The 125 foot drop occurred at noon today, ending a life amid a city landmark.
Frank Kohlman, a pharmacist at a Racine drug store, was found dead at the foot of the cellar stairs. Official cause listed as heart disease.
The State Bank of La Crosse opened on Fourth and Main with a large marble lobby crowded by hundreds of visitors. Scott-Rose company made the first deposit at 7:55 PM. officials highlighted conservative growth and full patron accommodations.
Home Secretary McKenna extended Emmeline Pankhurst's ticket of leave from Holloway to April 28 amid a formal physician's plea that she remains critically ill and that moving her to prison could endanger her life.
A coroner's jury in Chicago ruled that 17 year old Jas Lamberto of 916 Hope Street died from a cocaine overdose after curiosity led him to snuff the drug. He had never used cocaine before and sought to learn its effects.
A head on collision between a fast moving local train from Boston and a work train near Quincy in heavy fog on the New York New Haven Hartford railroad injured passengers and laborers. Initially feared fatal, all injured were sent to ambulances and hospitals, with only a few seriously hurt.
The Senate convened at noon and the House met at 11 a.m. to continue general debate on the tariff bill.
Coast residents report anxiety over reports of Japanese encroachment and possible incursions. Officials urge calm while reiterating security measures and monitoring of coastal towns for suspicious activity. Local leaders promise vigilance and rapid communication if threats emerge.
Secretary of State Bryan meets Governor Johnson on his Sacramento visit to hear arguments for and against California anti alien land ownership. He is told that voters favor exclusion of Japanese landholders and land leasers, amid concerns over mixed communities and race dynamics.
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