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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1911
Page
1
A SyNERAD girl described as a wildcat kitten appears in Stokes Case files. The report notes she is the most astounding girl seen by the involved party, marking a striking incident in the local docket.
In New York, Dec 15, the trial unfolds as Lillian Graham and Ethel Conrad face charges of shooting Stokes and blackmailing him for 25000. Prosecutor Buckner labels Conrad the mastermind, portraying the 19 year old as a dangerous schemer amid tense testimony and bullets in Stokes's coat pocket.
Washington on December 15 reports that Governor Harmon of Ohio and Governor Ford of Indiana declined invitations to the Jackson Day dinner on January 8. Speaker Clark, Alton B. Parker, and Representative Underwood promised to speak at the event.
Unstable conditions with mostly cloudy skies tonight into Saturday. Temperatures moderate with some regional variation. Light snow in the Northwest and morning snow in South Dakota Minnesota and rain in the Pacific states. A storm center lies off the Mississippi Valley with a developing low nearby and another high pressure area over the north Atlantic.
Madison Wis December 15. Senator La Follette argues in La Follette's editorial for ending conditions that create violent labor leaders like McNamara and Ruef. He proposes applying the Golden Rule to industry and urges unions to purge criminals, pledging no violence and a path to justice.
Thomas Watts head of Briceville mine disaster relief committee was electrocuted while leading a fire fight in Coal Creek where he served as mayor. The Cross Mountain mine fire ended after forty eight hours with six more bodies found, raising known dead to sixty seven and ending hopes for survivors.
Ed ward Hines of Chicago lumber magnate testified before the Lorimer investigation committee denying he sat in a private Union League room on March 27 1909 to discuss raising 100000 for Lorimers election Manny Abrams a key Lorimer vote was called Abrams said he decided to vote for Lorimer after Browne and other Democrats chose to back him
New York reports Mrs FE Harriman inherited 149 million from her husband and faced 29 million remaining after dedicating funds to a vast stream of begging letters. The Bureau of Municipal Research received the letters to devise a systematic charity approach for aiding the needy and institutions.
The American Ice Company founded by Charles W Morse and now in federal prison at Atlanta appeared in the criminal branch of the New York Supreme Court through attorney John B Stansfield and paid a $5000 fine after being found guilty in 1909 of maintaining a monopoly.
A blaze swept a section of Mount Vernon's business area early today destroying one business block and damaging several others. Losses were estimated at about $100,000.
A government inquiry into a bribery incident acts to forestall repeats by pursuing a covert probe. Officials outline tighter controls and swift action to prevent further corruption.
Government officials confirm a secret investigation with no indictments until the inquiry ends. About six witnesses, including Mary Dye, ex secretary to John J. McNamara, testified as deputies guard the jury room. Authorities aim to prevent outside influence amid efforts to avoid Los Angeles bribery echoes.
Colorado Governor weighs calling out troops as City Assessor rejects police requests amid Denver civil unrest. Officials report rising tensions and property clashes, with authorities seeking restraint and dialogue. Stakes involve public safety and municipal control during ongoing disturbances.
In Denver on December 15 City Assessor P E Hilts was sworn in after resisting removal by Henry J Arnold with police at his office. Governor Shafroth said troops were not ordered and Arnold planned to seek an injunction in court. Judge Lindsay named as juvenile judge to avoid legal entanglements amid a constitutional dispute over the assessor post.
Dr. Charles W. Eliot former Harvard president underwent an appendicitis operation in Ceylon several days ago and is resting comfortably with favorable progress reported by physicians.
Citizens rally as Persians refuse to oust Shuster while Cossacks advance. Many civilians report freezing conditions and tense standoff. Local authorities monitor the scene as negotiators seek a peaceful resolution.
Reports from Kashin say Russian troops forced over 4000 Persians from their homes to house czar’s troops. Mass meetings denounce Britain and Russia while urging loyalty to Shuster American treasurer-general. Telegram notes several evicted Persians froze last night. police faces threatened by Russians. Parliament refuses to dismiss Shuster despite ultimatum. South shops withhold food for British guards. Shuster receives a priest’s telegraphed blessing declaring Islam attacked by Christians and praising Shuster as a protector.
Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania December 15. W J Thomas a farmer advertised for a wife. Five hundred women applied for the position but Thomas has given up on the idea of marrying.
Calgary December 15 news reports the contract for the Canadian Pacific Railroad company's projected 2 million dollar shops in the city was awarded today to the Westinghouse Church Kerr company of Chicago and New York.
Mrs Stella Wilson wife of Col C C Wilson president of United Wireless admits to commissioner she heard her husband had more than 450000 dollars in European banks. She was his stenographer and wed him the day he was indicted but could not name any banks.
War office informs agent that until the ten millionaire packers are tried in Chicago none of the firms involved will be invited to tender bids for supplying the British army.
A broad warning spreads as unions signal a general walkout could disrupt mail service in the coming days. Government officials urge calm while postal workers organize protests and demand higher pay.
London reports a potential general postal strike across Great Britain as six unions with about 90 600 members demand wage and hour gains. Postmaster General Samuel plans to act in 1913 but workers say no action before 1915 and warn a walkout could tie up mails and telegrams, while W B Cheesman cites rising living costs and increased work pace behind mounting tension.
From scattered official returns of the United Miners election today, Tom L. Lewis, former president, says he will win his old office over John P. White by about 40,000 votes. He notes gains in Ohio and Pennsylvania averaging 50 percent.
Following an unwarranted arrest in Galveston a British sailor missed his ship. British Consul Percival secured an order from the city auditor for the sailor's traveling expenses to New York and for wages lost while detained.
An order from Justice Wright requires proof and refutation testimony within seventy days on contempt of court charges against Samuel Gompers John Mitchell and Frank Morrison officers of the American Federation of Labor.
Cook county grand jury begins inquiry into poison deaths believed caused by Mrs Louise Vermilya pepper box ministrations. Vermilya, recovering from paralysis, may attend her father’s funeral Sunday under police guard.
Kansas City report details the $75,000 cost split by both sides to secure a second Hyde trial jury after juror Harry Waldron escaped through a Centropolis hotel transom. Waldron, deemed insane but not dangerous, was ordered released to seek sun shine at home. Dr. Hyde remains free on a $50,000 bond pending his January 7 retrial.
Schubert outlines case in unemotional statement to the commission while Wolfe arraigns witnesses for the city and denounces all charges as a frame-up. The proceedings center on alleged misconduct by Tribune and Morris as part of the city case.
The fire and police commission heard final arguments in a graft investigation with closed sessions detailing a mysterious fifteen dollar Christmas present to a man named Bob. McGrath and others faced questions about the redlight district and the alleged deathbed touch, while The Tribune faced criticism from defense attorneys.
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