17 Feb 1911
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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1911
Page
1
The article reports that Dr Anderson refuses to discuss the reciprocity treaty, citing a heavy obstacle alleged by Champ Clark in the process. Officials say talks are paused as negotiators assess the impasse and potential impacts on trade relations.
Dr. Wendell A. Anderson, Montreal observer, says Champ Clark damages reciprocity talks with blunt remark. In another note, reform alderman George Marvin reports his office window smashed by unknown foes amid ongoing anti saloon campaigns and a threatening anonymous letter.
Miss Ella Marks of Chicago comments on Frederick H Froemke suing for 25000 for breach of promise. She says Froemke aimed to marry another woman and laments his alleged laziness and fashion spending, blaming stock market losses for funds.
Boston Feb 17 A bill to impose an annual tax of five dollars on each bachelor over 35 would fund aid for spinsters past 25. The Massachusetts house committee on taxation has favorably reported the measure for debate.
Henry W Taft brother of the president defended President Diaz and the Mexican government at a Mexican societies dinner to Joaquin D Casasus special ambassador. He denounced those muckraking Mexico and urged support for Diaz amid the political tension.
Thomas Mesick was accosted by a man without an arm in a dark street in Jersey City on February 17. The highwayman demanded jewelry and cash, Mesick slipped valuables into the man's pocket, then reported the incident to police.
Actress Blanche Walsh lies in a Peoria hotel with a severe grippe attack. Only attendants and physicians allowed to see her as she rests and recovers under careful watch.
A London report notes that Speaker-elect Clark and Representative Bennett voiced annexationist sentiments in Congress, aligning with conservative views while liberal papers view Bennett's reciprocity stance as a veiled effort to derail the reciprocity agreement.
New York report says William Rockefeller at his Fifth Avenue home is suffering from lumbago not pneumonia. Rumors of a pneumonia attack circulate through the Rockefeller entourage despite official statements.
Detroit February 17 Governor Osborn declares unequivocal support for the Canadian reciprocity pact noting it affects Michigan more than any other state yet may be a necessary measure.
J S Dennis manager of Canadian Pacific land irrigation and timber interests says 200000 U S homeseekers will move to western Canada during 1911 in a statement made in Chicago on February 17.
In Scranton Pennsylvania on February 17 workers began a movement to force a referendum on overturning the Columbus convention decision that barred John Mitchell from the union over his ties to the National Civic Federation.
European chancellors issue notes to the Russian foreign office urging restraint in Russia’s threatened military demonstrations against China. Officials fear an anti foreign outbreak in China if Russia acts and note China has shown willingness to arbitrate.
Chicago reports a dramatic love triangle where Mrs. Gertrude Sewell-Becker, widow of a New York broker, abandons aviator Robert Roberts after discovering his dream of a marriage in a plane. She marries Harold Becker, a practical tailor, and Roberts faces larceny charges over diamonds given to her.
Mrs Frances Shaw tells National Pure Air Association she avoids heavy underwear claiming it hinders breathing and that a gauze vest suffices. She says fresh air benefits skin and lungs and that if she had known this earlier she might have lived to 150.
Newark police hold a man who claimed to be the Rev Stanley Geis a Methodist minister from Lexington Kentucky after he wore a false beard and disguise to attend a religious meeting led by Miss M T Draper of Brooklyn. Authorities seek a fuller explanation of the masquerade and motive.
Christ Gulseth a former city resident and prominent Odd Fellow died Wednesday at his Bloomington Wisconsin home and his remains will be brought here tomorrow afternoon. He previously lived in La Crosse for years before moving to Bloomington. Funeral services are set for Sunday morning at 10 o'clock at Tetley Elbertson undertaking rooms with Rev D C Jones of the First Presbyterian Church officiating. The Odd Fellows will conduct the services and interment will be in Oak Grove cemetery.
In St Petersburg Count Patrick O'Brien De Lassy, found guilty of murdering his brother in law Count Vasilio Bouturlin, faces life Siberian penal servitude. De Lassy collapses under guard as his wife petitions to share his imprisonment. Doctor Pantchenko, 79, guilty with 15 years, may gain commutation. The court and public show sympathy for Pantchenko, while rejoicing over De Lassy's fate.
Vermilion county grand jury votes to stay in session all summer without pay if needed as exhaustion of the grand jury fund is announced by County Treasurer O B Wrysong. Sheriff clashes with Foreman Woodward heighten tensions over cooperation in the probe.
Jacob Portney 21 of St Louis Missouri was sentenced to four years imprisonment under the white slave law. He was charged with bringing a girl from Chicago and said he intended to marry her.
Cleveland, Feb 17. National officers of the Boiler Makers Union plan to call out about 890 boiler makers on the New York Central line over the alleged shift to a piece-work system at the Lake Shore shop in Cornwood, Ohio.
President Ferris of the Le Crosse Water Power company returned from Winona where he observed the recent trouble of the street car company and its employees.
Floods along the Pecatonica river cause over 109000 dollars in property loss. Hundreds flee their homes as electric and water plants shut down and factories close. The gauge shows record high water with the river still rising. A family including Meeds and his wife and two children were rescued from a floating home and remain seriously ill. Northern Illinois, southwestern Wisconsin and southeastern Iowa face flood menace.
Ex mayor Tom Johnson, famed for the three cent streetcar fare, has recovered enough from a yearlong health decline to run again for mayor of Cleveland. He is now spending several hours daily writing his autobiography.
Paddy Guerin, brother of Eddie Guerin the famous Devil's Island prisoner, and C. B. Barney Bertsche were held to the grand jury on charges of assault with intent to murder after a pistol duel in which Bertsche was seriously shot.
Akron chamber banquet hears Secretary of Commerce and Labor Nagel advocate trial reciprocity with Canada during a formal address. He argues for experiments to ease trade barriers and expand cross border commerce amid calls for policy clarity and bilateral cooperation.
Seven women and children escaped a west side apartment blaze with difficulty. Mrs. Georgia Skirvins, who jumped from the second floor, is believed fatally injured. Fire crews battled the flames through the third floor as residents fled to safety.
Wheeling West Virginia police arrested John Smith and another man on suspicion of the Elm Grove post office break in last night. They allegedly forced a drawer to take a small amount of cash.
Commodore John C. Toeller of the La Crosse Motor Boat club travels to Winona to discuss building a 26 to 40 foot speed hull with Gardiner engines for Mississippi Valley and Western Power Boat races. Aimed at Dubuque and Peoria, the plan hopes to win prizes worth up to $1,000 plus Webb cup with potential profits to investors.
Fe Hoffman resigns after twenty three years with The Tribune La Crosse to enter the democratic race for city clerk. He is widely known and his candidacy is expected to be popular.
Socialists view a wide political opening as the commission plan gains attention. Activists push for reforms and alignment with labor and community groups.
Socialists claim the April mayoral race in La Crosse benefits from Sorensen abandoning the commission government plan. They say their efforts toppled the plan and now back a Socialist candidate in hopes of winning the mayor’s seat. Critics say the shift invites adverse votes as the party finances its campaign strategy.
Chinese government circles say Beijing will resist any Russian military demonstration in Turkestan. Officials believe Moscow hopes famine and plague weaken China and pressure concessions from the czar.
New York February 17 Congressman Otto Foelker of Brooklyn testified he concealed for nearly two years an alleged bribery attempt. The trial of former State Senator Frank J. Gardner centers on a claimed bribe of 12,900 dollars to vote against the anti racing bill while Foelker was in the state senate.
The forecast calls for generally fair conditions tonight and Saturday with colder temperatures inland. High pressure dominates the east and west, a low belt stretches from western Texas to the upper lakes, and several stations report light to heavy rain with some snow in the Dakotas and northern Minnesota. rainfall totals include Kansas City 1.42, Dubuque 1.54, Madison 1.30 inches.
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