09 Dec 1913
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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1913
Page
1
Descriptive dispatch from 1910s reporting Werta’s crackdown under a dictator, with reports of curfews, confiscations, and identification cards as the regime clamps down in the capital. Civilians flee as troops enforce order and censor news while rumors of massacres surface across Morelos and surrounding areas. Politicians threaten decisive action amid mounting unrest and international attention.
On Rose Street Sunday a dog attacked as Patrolmen Frank Misia and Fred Yelle fired six times, totaling thirty six bullets. The dog was hit multiple times and collapsed, then died moments later. Officers radioed for medical help as the scene cooled, with witnesses describing the chaotic night air.
Government officials announce a ban on importation of a dangerous drug called Govaine. Dr Carl L Alshers and Dr Kynign W Rechter note no cases in ten thousand, estimate a million users, with heroin like risks. A pending bill seeks to restrict sale by requiring registration of every sale.
Dec. 9 report notes expectation of a full jury today as state witnesses and gueses against Rev. Father Hans Schmidt, Catholic priest, accused of murdering Anne Amelie Right, were prepared when the trial resumed.
Desperate race to save 6600 refugees marooned in the Brazos valley tests boats and nerves as rescues continue from trees and second floors. Death toll from Hempstead incident climbs to 760 with hundreds still missing. officials confirm 29 drowned. Mary A. Redfield will probate her will in Minnesota, bequeathing Pittsfield homestead to daughters and the secretary the family Bible. The estate total around 100000.
A Marion County court hears defense witnesses in the case involving Dr William B Craig and Alonzo M Ragsdale over the October 24 killing at a Brown apartment A verdict of acquittal is urged as the jury weighs the evidence The prosecutor alleges Ragsdale aided Dr Craig by destroying or concealing evidence and the case links to Dr Knabe's estate.
Dee John S John and John H Vadie, wealthy Chicago manufacturers of Velomargarine, were held for trial on January 2 on charges of conspiring to defraud the federal government by evading taxes on butter substitute. Judge Gaiger of Milwaukee presided.
Minneapolis officials dispute assertions that pork beef ribs and loins were cut to 24 percent. President E B T Wilson of Morris Company said the alleged reduction was denied today in Chicago.
The Eugenics law, pushed by the state legislature, requires prior advisory consent for marriages after January 1, 1944. A Milwaukee physician cites high state costs for mental illness and feeble-mindedness, arguing for mandatory pre-marriage medical exams by a licensed physician in each county. The measure aims to curb inherited ailments and protect women and children, with penalties for violations.
Last rites were held this afternoon at his residence 778 South Second Street for Peter Helvem who was found dead. Burial took place at Oak Grove Cemetery.
Yesterday and tonight expect fair conditions with little temperature change. Highs around the mid thirties, lows near freezing, no significant precipitation. High pressure dominates the region with fair weather across the country, temperature above normal in northern states and below normal in central and gulf states. Lander Wyoming reports 2 below zero, Jacksonville Florida shows freezing temps.
A dispatch from October 20 reports the Karluk, a steam whaler of Vilkjalmar Stefansson's Arctic expedition, driven northward after being frozen in and freed twice. Stefansson, not aboard, led a hunting party ashore on September 20, leaving twenty five aboard including expedition members and crew as the drift continued.
The La Crosse Hospital Association adopted a memorial praising Mrs. Wilen J. Hixon for conceiving and promoting the hospital. The tribute cites her generosity, devotion, and vision of a universally accessible institution and notes the loss to the community. The memorial calls for minutes entry and family notification.
MEYLIAN PARIS December 9 Joseph Caillaux the new sinister of finance in Premier Gaston Doumergue s cabinet today announced the temporary abandonment of the proposed big army loan He will issue treasury bonds for the present and submit a new loan bill in the chamber in February.
Judge Aldrich of the United States district court reserved decision on admitting Harry K Thaw to bail. He will determine the best method to decide whether the fugitive would be a menace to the state if released.
Mrs Munigunda Schmitt aged 69 dies yesterday at her daughter Mrs Chris Aliesch home. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at her Arcadia residence with burial to follow.
Salt Lake City Utah Dec. Sheriff Andrew Smith disputes Greek miner Peter Karas claim that Hanael Lopez Mexican bandit and alleged six slayings robbed him inside the Apex mine yesterday. Smith doubts the tale but believes Karas may still be alive inside the tunnels as guards consider gas sealing and continued patrols.
One man is dead and several injured after an explosion at Ulmneis Steel mills early today. Details of the blast were withheld by corporate officials.
The congressional lobby probe report sustains charges of insidious lobbying by multiple groups and names Representative James A. McDermott of Illinois as guilty of grave impropriety. The majority condemns improper influence around the House while recommending no immediate punishment, with possible future disciplinary steps anticipated.
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