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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1909
Page
1
Opening gathering of nations legislative bodies in Washington features Rep Hitchcock of Nebraska proposing a probe into the Ballinger Pinchot controversy. Remembrance marks attendance as Congress adjourns in respect for departed members.
In La Crosse, Congressman John 3 Esch first suggested a Ballinger probe in an interview with The Tribune. The idea spread nationwide the next day and several lawmakers, including Hitchcock, have voiced similar views since.
The Senate and House begin the second session of the sixty first Congress amid ceremony and crowding. Senators plan to form committees and notify the president. a moment of prayer precedes roll call, with Speaker and Vice President guiding the opening. The session is expected to run into May or June.
A private cable reports President Zelaya arranging to flee with his family aboard a Pacific Mail steamer from Panama to Corinto. Zelaya will leave Julian Irias in charge as revolutionists prepare to attack Rama, with estimates placing fighting around 15,000 troops and a likely revolutionary victory.
Wm. J. Calhoun of Chicago accepts the post of United States minister to China and will sail for China in January. The Chinese government expressed satisfaction with the appointment as announced by the state department. Calhoun, noting he has accepted, declined further discussion and returned to his law office to prepare for travel.
New York's six day hippodrome began to thrill crowds with 14 teams tied at 312 miles and 4 laps by 2 pm. The event, billed as bicycle race, saw a dozen spills in the morning, causing only one serious rider injury.
The article honors absent Elks with a quiet vigil at eleven o'clock each night, noting that death spares no one and praising the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks for keeping memory alive. It emphasizes peaceful heroes and the global Elks’ nightly remembrance.
Street Commissioner George Falk is in Chicago taking a civil service examination for street foreman. He plans to use the exam to gain experience and for educational benefit.
An explosion in the Ruhl building at 908 Broadway Kansas City on December 6 killed James Foley a steam fitter and left Andrew Meyers a plumber and Effa Williams badly injured. two others are seriously hurt and two more likely will die.
Columbus Ohio December 6 State Treasurer Creamer withdrew 96000 dollars from Union National Bank of Columbus as an active depositary because the bank refused to let the governor and treasurer examine its books on accounts with former state treasurers.
The Ladies of the Twentieth Century Club urge La Crosse businesses to send 25 cent Christmas stamp booklets with receipted bills to customers. Each receipt includes a 10 cent or 25 cent booklet and a card praising the Wisconsin Anti Tuberculosis Association to fund its work. Businesses are asked to mail booklets to friends as holiday remembrances to widen stamp sales and support the cause.
C N Dunham of this city has been appointed to a state job but officials declined to disclose the nature of the position this afternoon.
Governor Harmon probes pre 1904 state funds loans amid graft charges in Ohio departments. An expert reviews bank books including McKinnon deposits at Euclid Avenue and Union National, with suits sought against living treasurers and estates.
Delegates from various parts of the district are arriving today to attend the conference of the German M E church to open a three day session at the First German M E church this evening.
Labor leaders warn a general strike of AFL affiliated railroad workers is imminent as 2,000 switchmen in Minnesota and neighboring states mobilize. Orders to pull non union trainmasters from O R C duty threaten vast freight disruption across the Great Northern and Chicago railroads amid a blizzard.
Mineral Point cases today indicate five others are implicated and expected to be arrested. authorities have identified additional suspects in ongoing investigations. police report details remain limited as officials prepare formal charges.
Federal grand jury convened to hear indictments against Philip Allen Jr and five others in the wrecking of the First National Bank at Mineral Point. Allen testified and will testify again. he is held as a witness in Dane County Jail. Local saloon cases were also considered with two La Crosse saloonkeepers bonded for upcoming U S court appearance.
Cherry Mill December report says deputy sheriffs and citizens search for fugitive Alexander Rosenjack, a witness in the St Paul mine fire inquest. Coroner Kendall may arrest a mine official for withholding facts, citing Iroquois theater inquest precedent. A subordinate official to be summoned again. Earling of CMStP will testify.
A Newark metal novelty art factory fire gutted Riley & Kootz, trapping about 100 girls on the top floor who were carried down by firemen. Several workers were overcome as the blaze spread through the manufacturing district after a boiler explosion in the basement.
Weather report notes La Crosse record low 52 with 8 mph wind and 0.20 inch snowfall. Wisconsin forecast calls for fair tonight then clouds and light snow flurries Tuesday, warmer in south. Minnesota expected partly cloudy tonight and Tuesday with continued cold. town forecast: snow tonight and Tuesday with a touch of warmth tonight.
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