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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1907
Page
11
Admiral Evans sails at 11 15 today leading a grand naval display in West Nayal. The fleet promises a spectacular show with more powder salutes than any event since the Battle of Santiago.
Europe focuses on the United States war fleet sailing. Critics warn the move signals intent beyond practice and fear a real danger of war. The hint is seen aimed at Japan to deter rush tactics.
Aboard Flagship Connecticut at 11:20 the first squadron and the Yankton sail for Trinidad. The flotilla arrives at Trinidad on Saturday, as Rear Admiral Evans begins the longest cruise with the largest fleet in the Western Hemisphere. President Roosevelt arrives, salutes are fired, receptions held, and the fleet sails at 11:15 with 336 guns in the final salute. A party from Congress observes, and a Japanese service detachment is reduced as 102 servants are sent ashore from the Franklin.
Madison Wis Dec 16 Hon John B Casseday chief justice of Wisconsin Supreme Court underwent gallstone surgery at his Madison home yesterday. Age 79 doctors optimistic about recovery after a 45 minute procedure performed by Dr George Kennan assisted by Dr Dillings renowned for Marshall Field operation and Dr L H Prince of Berlin Wis. Casseday has a son E J Cassorgy and four daughters Mrs Ella Jacobs Mrs Carl Johnson Mrs G H Wheelock and Mrs N C Clark He was born July 7 1830 in Herkimer county New York and has served long on the bench known for international law expertise.
Los Angeles reports temblors and massive landslides reshape the Grand canyon of Colorado. A hundred miles northeast of Peach Springs the river’s rugged front collapsed, erasing dangerous rapids and exposing a submerged quartz ledge. Prospectors report copper and iron specimens found nearby.
Anton S Erickson, 41, of 1225 Winnebago street, died Saturday night after a six week illness of bronchitis. Born in Germany in 1866, he came to the U S at age 10 and to La Crosse in 1881. He worked as a bookkeeper for Elliott Loeffler, then for La Crosse Cooperage. Survived by widow, four children, brother E Erickson of Westby, and sister Mrs Argill of Hetten North Dakota. Funeral arrangements pending.
In Rome on December 16 the pope elevated four cardinals at a secret consistory. Attending were about twenty cardinals residing in Rome. The appointments named Mgr Kennedy, rector of the American college in Rome, titular Archbishop of Adrianople, and Mgr O'Connell, rector of the Catholic University in Washington, titular Archbishop of Sebaste.
New York December 16 George S Dougherty superintendent of the Pinkertons states there is no foundation for reports of the arrest and escape of William F Walker the New Britain Conn embezzler at Ensenada Mexico he says he never was under arrest.
Austin Cargill Myron Savage and Lloyd Williams risked life to save three cars in a West Avenue South garage blaze that damaged the Stearns Packard and Apperson, valued at about 10 700, with total loss around 15 000. The fire, started by a broken light bulb igniting gasoline, blackened the building but its contents beyond repair, with insurance covering most noncar losses.
Birmingham report from December 16 states fifty miners are said to have been buried by an explosion at the Yolande company coal mine in Tuscaloosa County. The incident occurred today and details remain sparse as rescue efforts unfold.
Pittsburg will house a new school of mines to be established by the interior department via the United States Geological Survey. After numerous recent mine disasters, the tech branch acts, prompted by President Roosevelt's message. J A Holmes said an experimental station will begin in a few weeks.
Washington December 16. Richardson Democrat of Alabama offered in the house a measure exempting all engaged in river and harbor improvements from the horsemanship test to prevent delays in army engineering work due to retirement facing officers unable to meet the test.
Washington Dec 16 The Oklahoma senators were sworn in today Under drawings fly ballots Owens has the long term Core getting the two year term.
The Northwestern Railway filed an answer to a state suit seeking back taxes of 51000 for 1898 to 1902. It counters that it paid 1.5899 million on inter state business, argues tax law covers only intra state earnings, and seeks judgment for that amount. Similar moves are expected by Milwaukee Road and others, potentially totaling about five million in counterclaims. Attorney General Gilbert will demur and plead statute of limitations within twenty days.
Caleb Powers testified in Georgetown on December 16, recounting childhood stories before a female audience and detailing three trips with mountain crowds to Frankfort. He denied coordinating with state witness Robert Noaks about bringing lawless men to the capital, saying the appeals sought community representatives.
La Crosse settler Wenzel Netwal died yesterday at 3 p m at his home 621 North Eleventh street after a brief illness with old age and complications. He was born in Bremen Germany and came to La Crosse in 1885. Survived by a widow three sons Ambrose Frank and George and two daughters Miss Anna Netwal and Mrs W S Dittman. Funeral Wednesday at 9 a m from St Josephs cathedral with Rev Father Sluyter officiating and interment in Catholic cemetery.
Paul Giehm a 14 year old boy living at 1112 South Sixth street was found guilty of several minor offenses by Judge Brindley this afternoon. The judge suspended sentence on the promise the boy will be good henceforth and the father’s plea that he would oversee his son. Any repetition of the offenses will mean commitment to the Wisconsin industrial school for boys at Waukesha Wisconsin.
In Wu Chow China on December 16 Chinese leaders warn of a boycott against English interests after the British gunboat Patrol is deployed on the West river. Chinese merchants offer 300000 dollars to fund a fleet to expel the English.
John Rathburn who has been employed on the railroad in Nevada for the past few months is home to spend the holidays.
Madison dispatch reports Senator Thomas Morris of La Crosse filed with the Wisconsin Railroad Commission a petition demanding a three-cent fare, better service, and passenger protection along La Crosse City Railway lines. He argues inadequate cars, unsafe crossings, poor heating and ventilation, few waiting rooms, and excessive net income justify fare reduction. petition asks commission to order improved equipment, service, and a three-cent fare. Dated December 14, 1907.
The forecast notes a cold night with 28 degrees at the coldest spot and a high near 34 with winds. Lander registered 2 degrees above zero as the nation’s coldest reading while Jacksonville reached 68 degrees as the warmest. Wisconsin and Minnesota expect partly cloudy skies tonight through Tuesday with colder conditions, and Iowa remains partly cloudy with colder temperatures tonight.
A terse editorial or aphorism notes that busy individuals deserve respect and consideration, arguing that idleness fails to value the duties and responsibilities shouldered by those who stay active. The line emphasizes practical fairness and recognition of effort.
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