28 Feb 1911
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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1911
Page
1
Bourne contends a patronage trade aimed at securing convention votes amounts to corruption. Prosecutors say the scheme involved offers of favors in exchange for political support. The case centers on alleged bribery tied to internal party decisions and public office influence.
In a Senate address Senator Bourne of Oregon denounces federal patronage as a tool to sway votes and warns the president could control a national convention. He cites the Beverly letter and outlines how the federal machine operates with party committee backing to secure delegates and limit independence.
Cincinnati Ohio February 28 Garry Hermann president and Chairman of the national baseball commission said a group of bookmakers are a future book on the Tecos in the National and American leagues and the American association Any attempt to encourage betting on the national game will be resisted to the bitter end by the national commission.
Despite the interstate commerce commission's refusal to permit rate hikes, Union Pacific and Southern Pacific plan major expansions. Union Pacific announced track laying will begin March 15 as part of a $75,000,000 extension program.
Progressives signal willingness to trade to secure a vote on tariff commission during the current session. The talks focus on breaking a stalemate to move forward on key finance measures.
Senators battled overnight to block a vote on the Lorimer case while considering the permanent tariff board. Crawford Bristow and Cummins led hours of speaking as progressives and regulars debated a compromise to end the filibuster. The session opened at noon Monday and ran into Tuesday morning with no end in sight.
Washington sees a new Japanese treaty without an exclusion clause as a potential strain on U S Japan goodwill. President Taft faces a senate vote planned before Congress ends despite California protests and administration doubts about favorable support.
The Interstate Commerce Commission ruled that railroad profits do not automatically affect the reasonableness of rates. The Iowa Board sought rate reductions from Illinois Central for a private bridge toll between East Dubuque Illinois and Dubuque Iowa. While net carrier revenues matter, higher profits alone do not justify finding rates excessive. service value and other factors must be considered.
Secretary Meyer and Secretary Knox prepared to answer La Follette's resolution on data about two battleships built for American shipyards under a reciprocal exchange with Argentina. Meyer will claim naval officers visited Argentine ships and shared plans, with Argentine crews allowed to inspect US battleships under construction. he will deny US constructors drew the Argentine plans. Bowles alleged to have drawn the plans, Meyer to offer no knowledge of the source.
A wedding party of 120 traveling by sledge from Obstipoff to Aaskend in Asiatic Russia was attacked by wolves. One hundred eighteen people, including bride and groom, were killed. two survivors reached Tashkend in shock after sacrificing the couple to save others. The wolves overwhelmed the group despite gunfire and horses being pulled down.
Mrs. Sarat Grunspan testified at the resumed trial that Walling boasted of an engagement to Bertha Grunspan and planned a wedding soon. The suit seeks 190000 dollars from the millionaire for alleged failed marriage.
Paris reports a government crisis as Premier Briand and his cabinet resign. A half dozen potential successors are named, with Emil Combes and Theophile Delcassé viewed as the best fits, though both face strong opposition. The crisis promises a difficult cabinet rebuilding.
In Detroit on February 28, arguments in the government case against the Standard Manufacturing Co and 15 other corporations plus 34 individuals over the alleged bath tub trust were heard before Judge Dennison in Grand Rapids federal court. The proceedings center on the defendants immunity pleas filed February 18.
The report claiming William J. Bryan was offered a million dollar bribe to stop opposing the Cleveland gold bond issue is false. Bryan told reporters from his Fairview home that he was never offered a bribe by anyone for anything and called the story glittering fake after it spread from Omaha.
George Marvin, former second ward alderman, rejects a mandate for a cleanup plank and says he favors an open town. He will run for mayor if rivals push anti saloonist positions, challenging Sorensen and Dengler to avoid such planks.
Fort Worth police reported no arrests after a 1000 strong mob attacked a moving picture show for negroes on lower Main Street and later looted negro saloons and dwellings. Although many were beaten, police did not intervene and streetcars carried frightened patrons away.
Secretary Ballinger declared the Aberdeen South Carolina land office obsolete in its current location and ordered its closure. A new office will be established farther west at a later date.
Edward Fitzpatrick of North La Crosse complains a report in last night's paper falsely claimed he married Laura Pilger. He vows to prosecute the perpetrators and is conducting a thorough search for the those responsible.
Spokane doctors dismissed reports of bubonic plague taking hold in Seattle after examining three deaths. They ruled the fatalities due to pneumonia and grippe, not plague.
A proposed constitutional amendment to establish direct popular elections for U.S. senators failed by a narrow margin in the Senate. Supporters argued for nationwide voter choice while opponents warned of constitutional disruption and political backlash.
The senate defeated the direct election resolution 54 to 33 with 4 more votes needed. Senators voting yes included Borah and La Follette. those voting no included Bacon and Burrows. Absent were Crawford and Frazier while Terrell was ill.
Denver authorities announce no grand jury will investigate charges arising from a legislative committee’s claim that Margaret Miller paid Judge Greeley Whitford $3000 three days before he sentenced 16 United Mine Workers to a year in jail for contempt of court.
A market report notes the sale of an infected cow to a local butcher. No further details provided about buyer or lot.
Rheinhold Seiler of Seiler Bros milk dealers in Shelby was arrested on a charge of selling milk without a license after refusing to isolate a cow that reacted to tuberculin tests. Health officials warn the case highlights the need for local meat and dairy inspection to prevent tuberculosis spread.
In Albany New York February 28 a reform crusade led by Rev J A Mc Craig targets bar room art. A saloonkeeper is ordered to repaint paintings including a large Diana valued at $19 000 with Diana and her attendants now in rainbow colored princess bathing suits.
New York February 28 with an extra panel of 100 salesmen on hand when court resumed today District Attorney Whitman and William T Jerome sought to qualify the remaining six jurors for the trial of Joseph G Robin.
Forecast calls for generally fair conditions across La Crosse, Wisconsin, and Minnesota with warmer temperatures tonight and Wednesday. North portions may warm more quickly, with clear skies and mild breezes expected through the period.
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