11 Jan 1913
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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1913
Page
1
A La Crosse citizen is spotlighted in a Guess Who's Here contest with a cash prize for correctly identifying the subject from a character sketch. The feature lauds a local singer noted for rich voice and rhythm, describes his stage presence and charm, and hints at romantic misadventures and temperament. Grace F. Gessel won last week.
A meeting of the anti tuberculosis committee reports Christmas Seals net $586.54 and outlines plans for an eight volume state history on lumber and politics with Colman directing the project. Editors Baench Fifield Usher coordinate. La Crosse figures prominently. council support sought for school nurse program.
J E Code named general manager of Wabash Pittsburgh Terminal and West Side Belt railroads with Pittsburg HQ after a long career in rail. The piece notes his early work in Rockford and progress through La Crosse, Toledo, Wheeling, and Wheeling Lake Erie. It also mentions Ellis Usher compiling a Wisconsin history and a dog show anecdote involving Dr Dell and Dr Caliph, ending with a council debate about car straps on the north side.
A political maneuver in Chicago attempted to secure Wilson’s support to break the senatorial deadlock, but the effort failed. The scene centered on a prominent guard’s influence and the ongoing stalemate among contenders. The outcome left the deadlock unresolved and attention shifted to upcoming political maneuvers.
City council debated shifting inspector appointment from the board of public works to the engineers in charge of the Ole Swennes contract. Fred Schnell warned against removing charter powers, while Day supported engineer control. The measure, tied to a $1874 payment and unresolved manhole dispute, heads to the water committee amid expected resistance. Chicago visit by President elect Wilson features heavy security and scheduled events with the Commercial Club.
Representative Wilson of Pennsylvania, chair of the house labor commission, said the house will authorize a congressional probe of alleged outrages tied to the West Virginia coal strike at a mass meeting intended to aid the strikers.
The funeral for John James, who died at his home on 314 North Eighth Street from heart failure after a month of illness, will be at the First Congregational church at 2 30 Sunday afternoon.
Funeral arrangements are announced with Rev Henry Faville officiating and burial in Oak Grove cemetery. John M Holley Sr. is named to oversee the services. The details indicate a Sunday afternoon service and interment following at the local cemetery.
Berlin reports indicate the Roumania Bulgaria dispute growing acute with Austria-Hungary mobilizing reservists and Russia likely backing Bulgaria. London notes a standstill in Turkish Balkan talks as ambassadors adjourn until Monday and a colorless note to the Porte urges Turkey to yield Adrianople.
Secretary of the Interior Fisher and Mrs. Helen Pierce Gray clashed before the senate Indian affairs committee over alleged abuses on the Crow reservation in Montana. Gray sought a congressional probe amid charges of land swindles, murders, bogus heirs, and graft tied to allotment schemes and irrigation projects.
A fragmentary report notes shocking claims of unsafe conditions at a cannery, prompting lawmakers to consider reforms. Witnesses describe dangerous machinery, poor ventilation, and worker injuries as officials vow investigations and possible safety standards.
Miss Mary Boyle O'Reilly testified before the house rules committee on the canning industry in New York state. She described unsanitary camps, diseased workers, and rats and flies rampant in shacks with little bathing or drinking provisions. The committee ordered further hearings and will call deputy labor commissioner F C Pruete.
Charges against the president and vice president of the United Police union in Chicago and two other members were filed with the civil service commission. The case involves conduct unbecoming an officer violations of police regulations against political activity and a fund to influence legislation related to a $66 000 slush fund alleged to bribe aldermen to pass a police salary bill.
Washington January 11 Representatives Borland Booker of Missouri and Murdock Jackson Neeley of Kansas will push an early hearing on charges against Federal Judges Pollock and Van Valkenburgh before the house judiciary committee. Borland said several Kansas City city officials are expected to testify. The charges stem from litigation in which gag companies were involved.
Cipriano Castro had hoped for release to stroll Broadway while the special board of inquiry at Ellis Island decides his fitness to visit the United States. Judge Holt of the federal circuit court denied bail, ordering the former Venezuelan president to remain on the island until the board reaches a decision.
Senator Poindexter of Washington will appear before the senate judiciary committee to oppose the confirmation of Clinton L. Howard as a federal judge. He cites numerous letters and petitions from Washington citizens arguing that Howard is unduly friendly to public service corporations.
Herbert Repsold son of a wealthy San Francisco wine merchant fled San Quentin last night. Sixty armed men in automobiles hunt for him after he walked out the front door wearing Director Dan Duffy's overcoat.
A college women section will form a key part of the suffrage parade in Washington on March 31. Swarthmore is the first institution to apply and will head the women’s ballot-favoring contingent.
Federal Judge Landis postponed the sale of Illinois properties of the Chicago and Milwaukee Electric railroad until Tuesday morning. The delay was due to the absence of several attorneys involved in the case in Chicago.
A wireless message from Cape Race reports the North German Lloyd steamer Grosser Gurfuerst broke its port crank shaft and will reach port at half speed in about a week, delaying her voyage.
Jan 11. Mrs Grace Guggenheim Wahib loses bid to set aside divorce decree from William Guggenheim New York financier. Judge Heard of the circuit court delivers decision in Chicago.
A $100,000 payment settles a major street rail company option while management remains as is until the merger completes. Officials will not change until the process ends, ensuring continuity through the transaction.
Clement C Smith as Milwaukee receiver paid 100000 to street car officers as part of the Water Power company bondholders committee option. The payment funds the first installment before January 15 when the option expires and the committee assumes control. The merged properties will be under one management when the reorganization plan is perfected. The plan calls for 1840000 in cash to launch the new organization with 30 percent bondholders subscribed and Halsey Chicago to take 1190000 of bonds. The Corkill Chicago and Doherty New York proposals were discussed with bondholders voting unanimously for the committee plan, which may be adjusted if a better proposal emerges. The debt of the three properties will be scaled down so two can support the third in a merger.
Por La Crosse and vicinity expected generally fair tonight and Sunday with a cold wave and continuing cold. Wisconsin outlook shows snow near Lake Superior and colder conditions, while Minnesota remains fair but colder east portions. A high pressure area and cold wave spans the region with temperatures from zero to 36 below in parts.
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