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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1909
Page
1
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Joseph Dvorak, 56, of 1313 Jackson Street, a Burlington railroad section hand, was struck dead by a bolt of lightning near the John Gund Brewing Company during a morning washout check. He was inspecting a washout when the lightning struck the shovel he carried, tearing his shirt and vest and killing him instantly. Coroner's office notified. no inquest planned.
A large crowd of excursionists from La Crosse returned by boat around ten oclock after a lively day. P J Conway of Lansing gave the welcome and was present at departure. A notable ball game saw Waukon beat Harmony 11 to 6 with a home run by W Scoville. The lineups included Beddow and Scovel for Waukon and Felling Babcock Lang Helle for Harmony.
In New York Amato Santaneillo, 17, an Italian immigrant, fatally wounds Cascone Santangello, the man who killed his brother and cousin years earlier, after tracking him for eight months. Cascone, wounded, slashes Amato as detectives move in. Cascone dies in hospital while Amato prays for his rival's death.
The carmen's union will convene a special jullification meeting tonight to thank the arbitrators and express satisfaction with the arbitration results on their grievances.
Indictment charging Mrs. Helen Spencer with kidnapping three chorus girls was dismissed at the district attorney’s request in New York. The arrest stemmed from accusations she lured the women to Panama with stage jobs. the girls later admitted their tale was perjured and the claimed suicide during extradition proved false.
Spokane dispatch reports the National Irrigation Congress debates Secretary Ballinger’s actions on water power sites in Montana. Resolutions praise Roosevelt conservation and reclamation services while Ballinger’s leadership is challenged as Pardee is chosen permanent chairman. Howard Elliott lauds reclamation work and voices tensions between policy, politics and progress.
Heavy morning rain washed a 35 foot by 1 foot deep track section on the Southern Minnesota division near Houston Minnesota delaying Milwaukee line passenger No. 23 for about three hours. A 16 foot high embankment on a Burling ton sidetrack washed away 20 feet with repairs begun by a crew. Laborer Joseph Dvorak was killed by lightning. The main Milwaukee Northwest ern lines remained in good shape as sand and mud filled the Mississippi river bridge approach. Three inches of rain fell, per the U S weather bureau.
Mayor Sorensen and city officials watched an exhibition of dirty water at the pumping station as Prof. Wolf from State University began a multi day survey of the water system. Engineers said cleaning requires shutting down pumps and only occurs during heavy rains. Prof. Wolf and Engineer Bradish initiated a tour to assess options for a pure water supply.
The 43rd annual Grand Army of the Republic encampment in Salt Lake City features a morning parade with nearly all veterans in line. The 15th U. S. Infantry from Fort Douglas leads, followed by Utah National Guard. Illinois veterans head the state contingent as Utah closes the march. A living flag formed by 1,200 schoolchildren wowed spectators.
In Annapolis on August 11 the naval board heard conflicting views of Lieut James N Sutton. Dr Gilbert E Coleman and Miss Mary Stewart described him as lovable and cheery during the hours before the tragedy. Lieut Allen Sumner testified Sutton was overbearing and untruthful.
Archbishop J J Glennon of St Louis urged the government to pull the teeth of trusts saying the law should treat trusts as individuals or parties at protest risk. He spoke before leaving for Salt Lake City to help dedicate the new Catholic cathedral.
Daisy Turner Krauss a prominent Memphis society figure and noted southern novelist filed for divorce from Dr William Krauss in Memphis Tennessee.
La Crosse records 64 with high 82 and 4 mph winds. Rainfall totals to 7 am stand at 30 inches. Forecasts show unsettled weather across Wisconsin with showers tonight or Thursday and warmer in the north. Minnesota and Iowa expect showers tonight and Thursday as well.
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