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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1909
Page
10
Fort William Ont August 13 martial law imposed for the first time in the town's history as about a thousand dock laborers mainly Greeks Hungarians and Italians gather amid tensions and potential clashes.
Striking workers incited to riot by the arrival of Canadian Pacific police from Winnipeg fought with officers at the freight sheds at noon. At least three died, including Chief Ball, and two Greeks were among the injured. Five CP policemen and a reporter were hurt. The Ninety-sixth militia was summoned after the riot act was read. Regulars from Fort Osborne Baracks moved to Fort Williams Ontario to quell this strike, 2006 strong.
In St Petersburg on Aug 13, Russian officials judged the life of Ahmed Mirza, the boy shah of Persia, more likely to end by assassination than suicide after a reported attempt. Two rivals to the throne include the Bakh tiaris tribal chief and Satar-Ed-Dowleh, the shah’s uncle, who leads Luristan tribesmen against Teheran.
A report states Ahmed Mirza faces danger to his life amid unspecified threats. No further details are provided about the location or source of the danger.
At Salt Lake City a Grand Army of the Republic convention heard Commander Nevins denounce railroad companies for lacking patriotism and refusing concessions to G A R members seeking reasonable transport rates to and from the encampment.
Ras Tasema, the Abyssinian regent, demands custody of King Menelik from Empress Taitu amid reports of a plot to harm the monarch. He campaigns for Prince Lidk Jassu, the 12 year old heir presumptive, opposing the empress as ruler. A closing quip notes a political aside about women and temper.
George P. Hambrecht announces a two trip plan for the legislative special joint committee on conservation of water powers. They will visit Oshkosh Neenah Marinette Shawano Antigo Grand Rapids Mosinee Wausau Merrill Tomahawk Rhinelander Lac du Flambeau region and later Prairie du Lac Kilbourn Camp Douglas Eau Claire Chippewa Falls Ladysmith and St Croix park region to inspect water powers and slashings with hearings and testimony. The dates run from Aug 16 to Sept 1 with adjournment planned.
The funeral of Joseph Dvorak, a Burlington section hand killed by lightning while guarding a washout behind Gund Brewing, was held at 8:30 a.m. at his home on 1313 Jackson Street and at 9 a.m. at St. Wenceslaus Church. Rev. Xavier Till officiated, with interment in the Catholic cemetery.
State troops arrive with tents and provisions to Milton Delaware after a fast moving blaze wipes out 300 buildings leaving only a dozen houses standing. The fireproof vault at Sussex Title Trust survived with $99000 inside though the mansion of former Governor Ponder burned. Loss tallies exceed a quarter of a million dollars.
Game Warden George T Kingsley La Crosse and J D Stuart Prair ie du Chien confiscated five barrels of fish on a Burlington express train. Part was illegally shipped and the rest falsely marked. Iowa wardens O P Waterbury Nora Springs and W E Albert Lansing with Stuart and Storrs patrolled the Mississippi between Lansing and Dubuque and required nearly 200 nonresident anglers to purchase licenses.
St Pauls Universalist church will reopen for regular services next Sunday Aug 15 after a six week vacation. Evening services will resume later in the season as plans begin to reorganize the Sunday school and aim for a prosperous year.
Omaha business man W G Terpleton holds a 14.43 government check dating from his service in the Eighth Iowa Cavalry during the Civil War. He was surprised to learn the amount was owed to him after decades, with the payment arriving by mail. The rest of the text offers light, unrelated quips about love and learning from others.
The Minnesota fish and game commission reports carp from the Mississippi and St Croix rivers are colored and labeled to resemble salmon sold mainly to New York, with Philadelphia Chicago and St Louis also buying large quantities. Fishermen like Frank Gantebein and L. F. May earn substantial sums from rough fish catches, with carp dominating the take and selling prices listed for 1908.
Chicago dated report states Sam Berger, manager for James J. Jeffries, defends his authority over match arrangements with Jack Johnson. Berger claims he discussed plans with Jeffries before Europe and signed tentative articles for a 5000 dollar side bet, not the 19000 Jeffries wanted. Stakeholders to be named as more details are set.
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