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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1909
Page
1
A large crowd boards the J S steamer for the Lansing excursion despite a light rain. Secretary Harry Togrart smiles as crowds buy tickets. notable attendees include Karl Jost, Charley Gesell, Reed, George Newburg, and others. The scene mixes humor and eager anticipation as the ship departs with a lively, if soggy, welcome.
The annual meeting of the Weetadent Order of Ieeamen convened in Galesville Wisconsin this afternoon at 2 o clock. A conclave and big chief were noted as part of the session with sessions to continue through Sunday and Thursday.
La Crosse Board of Trade pushes to have President Taft spend time in La Crosse during his western trip. A committee led by J L Utermoeh appointed to coordinate with Congress and Esch, expected back today, to press for a Taft stop here rather than Milwaukee. Taft planned for about one hour on Sept 17, but Milwaukee plans may shift him to the state fair and a later visit to La Crosse.
In Quincy Massachusetts on August 10 John J Sullivan the former world boxing champion is linked to a speed incident while riding with Jacob Stone. Police allege a 45 mile per hour pace along the Blue Hill Parkway endangered a pursuer nicknamed Tack Johnson who was left far behind. Authorities seek to serve summons as Sullivan and John L Sullivan prepare to appear Friday.
Salt Lake City Utah Aug 10 The contest for commander in chief of the Grand Army of the Republic heated as more veterans arrived for the 48th annual encampment. Minnesota backers claim 400 veterans canvassed with 160 in favor of Van Sant and the rest doubtful while Col Ketcham’s friends are equally confident.
Washington releases Ton Hughes and Otts Clymer and they join the Minneapolis squad immediately. Both players chose Minneapolis over other clubs. Hughes shows occasional flashes of old form but is having a poor season. Clymer still recovering from an injury sustained last May.
In Kenosha Wisconsin Alderman Frank Roth proposes replacing water sprinkling with oil to dust proof streets and cut costs. He cites Kansas City success, says two annual oil applications would suffice, using Crude petroleum available for around five cents a barrel and adaptable to existing sprinkling wagons.
Boston reports Sergeant Archie Todd testifies at Annapolis inquiry that Lieut Sutton was shot by a man fleeing arrest. Todd describes seeing Sutton fall, hearing a revolver shot, and identifies no clearer shooter at first. Defense questions Schwartz letters' usefulness amid sensational claims.
At the quarterly conference at Caledonia street Methodist church on Monday night the church affairs were found in good condition. Complimentary resolutions praised the district superintendent Doctor Vanes and pastor Rev. A Youngham and a unanimous invitation was extended for him to return as pastor for the next conference year.
A long lost letter from Margaretha Jones, dating from Cardif, Wales, to the late Dr. W. A. Thema is found tucked in a desk drawer. It mentions health of Charlotte, Jacob, Sarah, Mary and her husband, and hints that a man named William may be a living son and heir. An insurance policy payable to the estate cannot be collected until this William is located, estimated around forty.
Kenyon company of La Crosse, maker of power boat supplies, proposes relocating to Waukesha Wisconsin. A Waukesha committee met with Kenyon representatives and La Crosse officers to discuss the move and a new local factory to be erected promptly.
Monroe Wisconsin August 19 Chellis Wayland Appleton presenting Chairman Edmonds of the Republican State central committee is touring the counties to organize Wisconsin for the new campaign. The fight for control centers on Senator La Follette and insurgent congressmen outside the Republican fold. Wayland says Wisconsin Progressives would be stripped of patronage if the national administration rejects them as Republicans or Democrats. Regulars claim Washington influence and threaten to punish dissenting districts.
Mrs McAuliffe accuses old Second ward board of expense padding and alleged joy parties as auditors probe the books. She recalls a crate of tomatoes delivered to the school and dismisses it as not a boarding house. Also reports the first formal move toward a crusade by Catholic societies in session.
A St. Car board arbitration panel has not released a decision on the wage dispute with the car company employees by midafternoon. Commissioners Humphrey and Hartwell are viewed as favoring a substantial raise, Ferris suggesting the current offer is not unfair. The panel remains divided with reports that the grievance committee may consist entirely of union men, pending final consensus.
SpokaneAug 10 A heated Irrigation Congress debates a charge against a top official linked to land grabs and waterpower trusts. Reports allege Web ard Achilles Hallinger, Interior Secretary under Taft, aided transfers of vast water rights. Roosevelt’s era quote warns of a water power monopoly and ongoing federal land withdrawals to thwart grabbers.
The county committee on roads and ridges awarded the contract to E. Mead Stone Co for resurfacing the Holmen road from Onalaska to Holmen. Bid priced at $2.44 per cubic yard of 2,500, with La Crosse Stone Co as the only other bidder offering rock supply and work at $2.546 per cubic yard or $2.16 per yard for spread material.
John Swords son of Mr and Mrs Carles Swards residing at 1225 Farewell Street was bitten on the face by a dog this afternoon while playing. The child was taken to La Crosse hospital where the wounds were treated by Dr Callahan. He is not seriously injured.
Yesterday Olle Gregory played second and third for the Outcasts at Rupertor in a game against Superior. Kraher moved to second after Gregory advanced to third and Doll was ejected for disputing calls. Ranesentt led with four hits as box score shows Superior and La Crasne rivaling in a 9 to 2 finish.
Partial forecast notes for Wisconsin Minnesota Iowa showing partly cloudy skies. Warmer conditions in northern and extreme northeast areas with a few rain chances and a river forecast indicating rising stages over the next 36 hours.
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