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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1910
Page
1
A disaster in South Africa near Pretoria claims the lives of 400 workmen trapped in underground shafts near Liverpool. Authorities report a massive mining collapse causing widespread fatalities and urgent rescue operations are underway.
In a scattered, partial clipping from a mine incident around Pittsburg Kansas and other locations, reports hint at a deadly blast. Prominent mentions include France, Pekin China, Mexico, and a December date in 1907. Details are incomplete with confused OCR fragments.
An explosion and fire at the Pretoria mine near Leigh England left hundreds missing and many dead. Rescue efforts were hampered by debris in the shaft and widespread flames as workers attempted to reach those trapped.
President Taft sent a special message to Congress recommending a joint resolution. The proposal seeks to authorize the president to establish a boundary line between Texas and the territory of New Mexico, clarifying territorial limits.
James H. Stout left no disposition in his will for the Stout Institute at Me nominees. Normal school regents and Lieutenant Governor-elect Thomas Morris say the state may buy the school to keep it as a free state institution. Supporters note the school is among the nation’s best and would aid Wisconsin education if taken over.
The senate privileges and elections committee reports Lorimer did not have his seat seized by corrupt methods and asks to drop the case. The report notes no proven bribery by Lorimer and that a subcommittee thoroughly reviewed the allegations. Senate action on the report is delayed until after holidays to allow minority reports.
London reports widened belief after a conference between Premier Asquith and the king that enough liberal peers will be created to alter the upper house balance. Liberal leaders hail the move as a pledge to secure parliamentary triumph, with the veto question central to the talks.
In Chicago on December 21, Mrs. Raymond Robins of the Woman's Trade Union League dismissed reports that many of the 45,000 striking garment workers were returning to work and that the labor conflict had ended.
Arch bishop McEvay head of Roman Catholic church in Toronto is believed to be on his deathbed as of December 21 observations report.
In San Francisco secret service agents kept the Humboldt treasure theft under constant watch leading to the imprisonment of a man and wife alleged ringleaders and two accomplices. The gold bullion valued at fifty thousand dollars was stolen from the Alaska steamer Humboldt last September. The suspects claim to be a married pair while two other men are described as tools in disposing of the stolen gold.
Chicago December 21 The University of Chicago receives 19 600 000 in cash as a Christmas gift from founder John D Rockefeller bringing his total gifts to nearly 35 million and signaling a shift to control by the people. Rockefeller resigns his two trustees and states the 19 million gift should support existing departments while new science ventures await funds from other friends. The campus plans a chapel with at least 1.5 million of the parting gift.
Warren Stone, grand chief of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, says 24 hours will decide if 32000 engineers on 61 western roads strike. Labor Commissioner Neill mediates with railroad managers. arbitration offered and refused. union seeks wage increase about 15 percent versus 9 1/2 percent offered. Advisory board of engineers meets in secret to plan action, with commissioners present after talks.
City Mission appeals for gifts to fill a Christmas tree for children of poor families. Superintendent Dewey says supplies on hand are entirely inadequate and asks citizens and storekeepers to contribute toys and clothing. Contact D. C. Dewey at 113 North Third Street, New phone 623-R.
The Interstate Commerce Commission report calls for a government valuation of railroad property, notes current balance sheets misstate value, and praises a June law granting rate suspension powers. It cites high revenue, rising expenses, widespread interstate telephone firms, a large death and injury toll, and criticism of safety practices and funding for investigations.
A starving man stole a beefsteak from a police station window and received a three month sentence. Richard Algard said he aimed to spend winter in jail to eat, claiming he stole only for himself and his family. Desks and officials noted the case at Chicago police precinct.
Madge Maguire Waddell the third Mrs Waddell filed for divorce from George Edward Rube Waddell in St Louis alleging he violated a temperance pledge taken June 26. She requests restoration of her maiden name Maguire and cites marital fault in the petition filed December 21.
Springfield Ill Dec 21 The state supreme court denied the motion of Col J Hamilton Lewis of Chicago attorney for Edward McCann former Chicago police inspector asking for a stay of sentence.
A large majority favors the coupon ballot plan with strong support indicated by voters. Analysts anticipate a clear victory as results trend toward passage.
Officials and town leaders debated the Coupon Ballot, with 209 of 302 officers weighing in. The meet questioned whether the ballot was a success, while the committee prepared to classify incoming letters and interpret mixed opinions amid ongoing discussions.
In Las Palmas Canary Islands on December 21 the steamship Irma Woermann towed in her disabled sister ship Ingbert. Both vessels are part of the Woermann line and were endangered by a gale.
The trial of Captain Bernard Trench and Lieutenant Vivian Brandon of the English army opened before the empire's supreme court in Leipzig. They are charged with spying on German fortifications at Borkum.
A large blaze in Cincinnati injures several people including Eled and others who suffer serious burns. Firefighters battled the flames as property damage mounted to about $2,000,000.
A devastating early morning blaze in Cincinnati’s shoe and leather district destroyed the Krippendorf-O Neill and Taylor Poole plants, killing fireman Robert D. Grear and spectator Walter Morris, with ten firefighters injured and about 1600 idle as 1100 others displaced across multiple firms. Investigators hint at incendiary origin while the debris field traps rescue crews and endangers prisoners nearby.
Coldest in La Crosse 2 degrees and warmest 20 with 4 mph wind and 0 precip. Forecast through Thursday evening calls for probable snow tonight or Thursday. Wisconsin sees increasing clouds with late snow and a warmer night then east portion Thursday. Minnesota and Iowa show increasing clouds with tonight or Thursday snow, warmer tonight, colder Thursday in western portions.
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