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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1909
Page
21
A refreshing drizzle failed to dampen a large Iowa City excursion aboard the J S S. Excited crowds jammed the gangplank as the steamer cast off late, with Secretary Harry Taggart among the notable figures. The lively scene included band music, speeches, and the hearty welcome for La Crosse visitors, despite wet conditions.
The La Crosse Board of Trade opposes Milwaukee plans to keep Taft in the state for most of Sept 17, urging Congress man Esch to press for a substantial La Crosse stop during the western trip. A Taft visit would be coordinated by a committee led by J L Utermoehl, J Dengler, and G W Burton, with Esch’s involvement expected upon his return from Washington.
The annual State convention of the Redmen opens this afternoon at seven in Galesville Wisconsin. Delegates and chiefs attend with sessions to continue through Thursday after the formal opening and regimented activities conclude.
Former boxing champion John L Sullivan and companion Jacob Stone face court Friday after police allege they sped on the Blue Hill Parkway at 45 miles an hour. Police say the veteran rider aimed to outpace Jack Johnson in a joy ride stunt raising public interest in Mass. August 10 report from Quincy.
Veterans gathered for the 43rd annual encampment as former Minnesota governor Van Sant and Indiana’s Wm. E. Ketcham vie for commander in chief. Minnesotans claim 400 veterans canvassed with 160 in favor and the rest doubtful, while Ketcham’s supporters claim equal confidence.
Washington released Tom Hughes and Otis Clymer who chose Minneapolis. Both players favored joining Jimmy Collins. Hughes shows fleeting form this season while Clymer still recovers from a May injury.
Boston August 19 corroborates Lieut Suttons mother claim of a shooting at Annapolis. Sergt Archie Todd testifies he saw a figure run and heard a voice shout Stop or I will shoot before Sutton fell with a forehead wound and a wound behind the left ear. Todd identifies Adams Osterman nearby and says he will testify further on the stand. The Schwartz letters may affect the defense but hardly settle the case.
At the quarterly conference held Monday night at the Caledonia street Methodist church the church's affairs were praised. A unanimous invitation was extended to Rev. A. V. Ingham to return as pastor for the ensuing conference year and resolutions honored the district superintendent Dr. Vance and the pastor.
A Cardiff Wales letter from 1868 found in Dr. W. D. Thomas estate notes a $2,000 life policy payable to his heirs. It identifies a son of Margaretetha Jones as the living relative, believed to be about forty, and officials seek to locate him to collect the policy.
R L Kenyon company of La Crosse makers of power boat supplies has been urged to relocate to Waukesha Wisconsin. A Waukesha committee including Harry Dreyer W B Hartshorn M S Snyder and R P Breeze met with Kenyon and company officers offering a site and immediate factory construction for the local firm.
Alderman Frank Roth proposes testing an oiling system on a city street to replace water sprinkling. He argues two oil applications yearly will curb dust and save on equipment and maintenance, citing Kansas City usage at 87 cents per barrel.
Chellis Wayland touring Wisconsin counties to organize for a new campaign. The effort targets Senator La Follette and insurgent congressmen outside the Republican fold, with Wisconsin Progressives to be stripped of patronage. Ingalls of Racine bets against Cooper. Hudnall urged for governor. Edmonds for Senate against La Follette.
The Pittsburg auditing of the Second ward school reveals alleged liquor influenced actions by old directors. Janitress Mrs. W. D. McAuliffe claims directors cane with teachers and children, and Eddie Edwards padded expenses. She also describes unreceived board expenses and a crate of tomatoes rejected as the school was not a boarding house.
Pittsburg August 19 The American federation of Catholic societies in session adopts the resolutions committee report signaling the start of a crusade against vice in the region.
Spokane report notes heated debate as a wage dispute at the city’s irrigation congress spills onto the floor. Attendees cite political interference and fear a broader power grab by Ballinger and the water power trust amid calls for a union-backed grievance committee.
The committee on roads and bridges of the county board let the contract to E. S. Mead Stone Co for resurfac ing the Holmen road from Onalaska to Holmen. Bid $2.04 per cubic yard of 2,500 lbs. La Crosse Stone Co was the other bidder at $2.36 per cubic yard or $2.16 for spread material.
Three year old John Swords, son of Mr and Mrs Carles Swords of 1325 Farewell Street, was bitten in the face by a dog while playing this afternoon. He was taken to La Crosse Hospital where Dr Callahan dressed the wounds. He is not seriously injured.
Summary notes a game between Superior and La Crosse with two base hits by Clapper Koepping and R Klein. Kraher and Schriner tied up a double play. Errors by Superior and La Crosse, seven and five left on base respectively. Time listed as 1.45 with umpire Anderson.
A remark suggesting a girl with red hair and freckles on her nose is very homely and unattractive reflects a biased view. The comment focuses on appearance and social judgments rather than factual events.
Coolest in La Crosse at 64 and warmest at 84 with a 4 mile per hour wind and .06 inch rain. Forecasts today show Wisconsin partly cloudy tonight and Wednesday with warmth in the north, Minnesota partly cloudy in the northeast, and Iowa generally fair and warm. The river is expected to fall over the next 36 hours with observed stage changes at Reed’s Landing and Prairie du Chien, including a fall of 0.2 feet at Prairie du Chien.
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