16 Dec 1913
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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1913
Page
1
A Colorado mine blast entombs forty two workers with fears they will be recovered alive. Authorities say damp conditions inside the tunnel triggered a powerful explosion that wrecked the mine and halted rescue efforts.
An explosion at the Vulcan mine in Newcastle Colorado trapped 42 miners, with early reports suggesting all are dead. Volunteers stand ready to enter the shaft as toxic fumes hinder rescue efforts and townsfolk rally to aid.
Gary Indiana December 16 Mrs Kate Wood Ray organizer of the first suffragette club in Gary was appointed president of the Gary board of safety by Jnger Thomas Ed Knotts and will control the police and fire departments. She said she will issue no order for a general clean up of vice conditions.
Reports reaching Mrs. Julian Heath from Toledo St Paul Kansas City Buffalo Chicago Detroit and Cleveland say the Zains storage eggs boycott reduced prices to 30 to 32 cents per dozen and led to the boycott ending in those cities.
Ottoman Zar Adusht Hanish, a san cult reader, who was jailed six months and fined 2500 dollars for sending obscene literature, today obtained a writ of error from the U S Circuit Court of Appeals. Arguments on the error were to be heard this afternoon.
Salt Lake City Utah December 16. The fate of Rafael Lopez Mexican slayer of six men rests on the removal of bulkheads in the Andy and Minnie tunnels at the Apex mine. Sheriff Smith ordered guards to watch the bulkheads as further action is delayed for weeks.
Pittsburg fire crews responded to a blaze described as a laze in a vacant residence. Dense fog entered a tear window and belched smoke as three engine companies fought the fire.
In Washington the acid test on Venustiano Carranza centers on Bryans demand he intervene in Chihuahua City to restore order. Carranza must show Villa will obey or lose support for peace if Huerta is removed. The Junta has wired Villa independently, complicating Carranza's position. Federals threaten attack near Chihuahua as Villa withdraws to defend Juarez and Ojinaga. London papers doubt a 20 million loan to Huerta.
The joint rules committee of the American and National Trotting associations met at the Auditorium hotel to discuss code changes for harness racing. The key proposal would require that times recorded by heat winners and race winners, including dead heats, become official records.
A lynch suspect in a serious North Dakota case is moved from jail and dies in a related incident after being found guilty of slaying three members of a family. Authorities report the death occurred during the transfer or related custody event.
A mob of about fifty masked men broke into the Williston county jail early today overpowered Sheriff Erickson and dragged Steve Culbertson from custody. He was shot and hanged from a bridge railing after being taken to the Little Missouri River, following a life sentence for the Dillon family murders in New Jersey.
Chicago action raises $1,000 to challenge police censorship in court. The fund targets bans on films tied to the Mendel Beilis trial and cites authorities led by police censor Sergeant Jerry O’Connor as intolerable.
Lena Johnson, 24, a maid in the home of broker Henry J. Moreton, was shot by Martin Timm, a railroad man who had been jilted. Timm, ignorant of her death, was wounded and hospitalized. he had been at odds over the broken engagement.
President Wilson participates in a regular cabinet meeting at the White House as doctors advise remaining at home for another day following his grippe attack. Officials report the president is recovering and able to attend the session.
Vice President Marshall announced a Chautauqua tour with conditions banning side shows during lectures and restricting use of his title. The announcement specifies no extra appearances and a clean presentation tied to the lecturing program.
The municipal executive committee met at 1:30 PM in the La Crosse Fas and Electric offices to discuss plans for presenting Joy to the World under the municipal Christmas tree with the Antioch air and to outline methods for carrying out the event.
The White Sox and Giants left Manila today after a two day stay. They will be at sea over Christmas and reach Brisbane on New Year's day.
England unveils its greatest dreadnought the Tiger battle cruiser in Glasgow with a projected power of 100000 horsepower as it enters service. The ceremony marks a milestone for Britain’s naval strength during December.
In Philadelphia today a ten thousand dollar relief fund is being raised among Pennsylvania miners to aid the 3,000 striking garment workers in the city.
A meeting of the Bible Study club and the Men s League at First Presbyterian church will be held in the church parlors at 7 45 this evening. The pastor Rev D C Jones will give an address. All men invited and those who took part in last week s meetings are urged to attend.
Cleveland Jones aged 20 and Donald Springstein aged 19 were arrested at Emmanuel Leitz’s home in La Crosse on suspicion of the Madison tobacco warehouse murder of John Longfield. A $1,000 reward was issued for the killers, who left a similar weapon at a South Madison home. The men admitted to being in Madison the morning of the crime.
George Berti a four year old boy described as a prominent Chicago merchant cut his wrists with a pocket knife in a Central police station cell in Pittsburgh fearing thieves would seize his secret formula for statuary and that the black hand would kill him.
Cincinnati club president Aug ust Herrmann denied reports he would resign after the board rejected his $25,000 sale of Joe Tinker to Brooklyn. He had approved the deal in New York last week, causing internal disagreement.
A phonograph salesman who demonstrated his machine before the Pawnee church congregation remains active. A curious mischief leads to a record titled In My Harem being played by mischievous boys during the event in Springfield Illinois on December 16.
Henry Dehde president of the State Bank of Oshkosh and a major figure among Wisconsin bankers died at his home in Oshkosh early today from tuberculosis of the brain.
Four weeks after the death of her husband who was killed in a hunting accident near Escanaba Michigan, Mrs Paul Hellert aged 26 died in Oconto Wisconsin doctors attributed her death to grief
In Washington on December 16 Elihu Root denied he was a candidate for the Republican nomination in 1916. He stated he could not and would not accept the office, noting he would be 72 before the next president is inaugurated.
A fatal blaze in a flat house left three people dead and firefighters scouring the scene for clues. Authorities say the fire began early, with neighbors hearing smoke alarms and summoning help from emergency services. Investigators work to determine cause and whether occupants were home.
A blazing apartment house on New York Citys upper west side killed three residents and critically injured a fourth while ten tenants were trapped but saved by fire and police. Mrs. Margaret Mauer tossed her infant Joseph from a third story window as flames overtook the stairwell. the child died or likely will. The mother jumped and was seriously hurt.
In Milwaukee on December 16, Santa Claus faced work troubles after he was caught watching a girl in a downtown cash box and resigning from another post due to his chewing that left visible stains on his beard.
A special convention of the Colorado Federation of Labor convened in Denver to discuss recalling Gov Ammons condemning General Chase’s use of the military in the coal strike zone and to discuss a statewide strike in sympathy with striking miners.
In Kansas City on December 16 police seized three nickels and two coppers from thirteen I W W speakers who were arrested in the fight for free speech. The detainees came from Chicago, Omaha and San Francisco.
Police blamed militant suffragettes for a fire that badly damaged Staines church. Incendiaries entered through a window, destroying pews and damaging the pipe organ and interior.
Washington Dec 16 The supreme court adjourned for the holidays without ruling on the Intermountain rate or other pending important cases Chief Justice White announced a recess from December 22 to January 5.
Spiritualists from Paterson set to hold a midnight seance at the Passaic residence of Peter Vanderpile to dispel persistent paranormal disturbances reported over several weeks.
Two men died instantly and several injured when 200 pounds of dynamite thawing exploded at the Corrigan and McGee rock quarry today. Authorities investigate cause of blast and assess damage to surrounding area.
The funeral for Mrs J J Johnson who died Sunday at 219 Island Street was held this afternoon. The body was transported to her former home in Tomah Wisconsin earlier today.
J. E. Higbee city attorney announced the railroad commission of Wisconsin ordered the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railroad to maintain a night watchman at the Caledonia street crossing. The agreement ends the suit the city had begun before the commission.
In New York the defendant Hang Schmidt interrupted attorney Olcott during opening remarks in the trial for the killing of Anna Aumueller. Olcott vowed to prove Schmidt's lifelong insanity dating to his early boyhood, citing delusions of birth and priestly vocation connected to biblical figures.
Yesterday's high 43 and low 32 with 0 precipitation. Forecasts call for fair conditions tonight and Wednesday with little temperature change across Wisconsin Minnesota and Iowa. Light rain along the Atlantic and in Texas, snow in New Mexico, and generally fair elsewhere with a broad high pressure crest over Idaho and Wyoming.
J Q Emery faces a major court case alleging distortions in pure food law interpretations. Officials say the syrup trust seeks favorable rulings to benefit its own interests, potentially harming consumers.
Dr. Harvey W. Wiley former U S Bureau of Chemistry chief and foe of food adulteration will testify for Wisconsin in the Corn Products suit to enforce labeling of corn syrup glucose. He plans to come to Wisconsin in March to help uphold the state law while praising education on food purity.
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