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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1909
Page
1
War crisis at Nicaragua U3 prompts the Navy to receive sailing orders. The United States reports population 9,000,000 with 32 battleships and 12 cruisers listed. Nicaragua population 600,000 with 4,000 regulars and one small steamboat noted.
The Albany and Yorktown, now at Magdalena Bay, are set to proceed to Corinto in Nicaragua. The Yorktown, with its shallow draft, may navigate the estuaries and could stop at the Bay of Fonseca between Honduras and Nicaragua.
Reports from New Orleans indicate Zelaya may attempt to flee as U S naval ships approach Nicaragua. Albany carries 260 men and Yorktown 140, with about 400 more bluejackets available. Consul General Altschul says Knox will name Zelaya’s successor, while passports and cables circulate regarding the Nicaraguan situation.
Former overseer John Johnson admits eating some chickens at the county poor farm amid a suspected accounting shortage. He blames George Judson for tallying chickens and notes 110 old and 80 young birds, with 72 counted when inspectors arrived. Johnson and Commissioner Aiken delay bills until year end, planning a full report after turnover.
Circuit Judge Lueck sustained the Wisconsin primary election law, denying the injunction sought by Senator Lehr for A B Van Alstine. The decision upholds that the law allows the people to express their choice for the senator. The ruling may be appealed to the state supreme court at the January term.
C F Figgie the Rose street dry goods dealer has received an attractive Christmas line including fancy dry goods hand painted china ware and games. Business has increased yearly and this season features an unusually large assortment.
Widespread rail service disruption affects thousands as multiple railroads face stoppages and labor action. Unions press for wage and safety terms while transportation networks reroute cargo and passengers amid paralysis of main lines.
Minneapolis reports 250 strike breakers arriving as unions threaten a nationwide rail strike. Switchmen's union leaders warn eastern lines to stay out, while Twin Cities mills and rail yards face closures and 12 000 workers idle. Food and ore shipments disrupted across Montana and the Northwest threaten regional famine if the strike endures.
Professor Benezet lectured high school boys on the economic costs of drinking. He cited a McClure's article tracing a drinker from age 14 to 45, noting earnings lost, job losses, and interest totaling $61,000. He urged youths to avoid alcohol for financial reasons.
Washington insiders debate conservation bills as Ballinger reforms face House resistance. Speaker Cannon and Mondell loom large while Republicans split with Democrats on new laws. Opposition cites states rights, fearing federal overreach over waters and resources.
Superintendent Peter Valier issues orders ending George H. Shaw's role at La Crosse City Railway. Shaw appeals to directors, who approve only December salary. bulletin posted reinstates no further connection. Valier reportedly acquiesces as Shaw's contract ends January 1.
At the County Medical Association meeting at 8 at the La Crosse club members weigh a post graduate course for the coming year. Dr Reed has no clear action time while many favor it and doubt lingers on acceptance. The annual session will elect officers for the next year with a social and supper to follow. a large attendance is expected.
Washington reports Secretary James Wilson notes meat prices rose amid strong farm prosperity. Retailers take 20 to over 50 percent of the price charged by packers, with larger profits on cheaper cuts affecting laboring classes. Too many butchers, requiring high margins on small sales, is blamed.
A wedding license was issued today to Charles L Gilbert and Mrs. Mayme G. Johanson. Gilbert has been a janitor at the City Mission.
Fred Rosena was hanged at 10:30 in New Castle after receiving opiates in liquor overnight and strychnine in whiskey this morning. County physician Dr Elmer Norris said the drugs were given to keep Rosena in a stupor and enable him to walk to the scaffold.
An elderly banker faces a claim of conspiring to shield others from criminal charges. Police say he admitted to aiding associates by concealing fraudulent activity and erasing records, triggering legal proceedings.
External reports sketch alleged sequence in Mineral Point bank case. Phillip Allen Jr., cashier, confessed to signing a note in another officer’s name to cover a $35,000 overdraft and warned the officer to repay. Subsequent alleged schemes involved mining stock sales to cover losses and protect Allen as bank examiner arrived.
Wisconsin will see rain tonight and Friday with cooler air in the west. Minnesota faces rain turning to snow tonight or Friday with cooler temperatures. Town forecasts call for rain tonight and Friday with a colder Friday afternoon.
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