12 Jan 1914
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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1914
Page
1
The Manufacturers' Club issues a strong public statement and resolutions denouncing a vice investigating committee. The club condemns the panel's methods and calls for reform while asserting its members' cooperation with lawful inquiry.
A public appeal urges executive and legislative branches to intervene to prevent future public hearings on social conditions. The call emphasizes timely oversight and potential policy impact without detailing specific measures or dates.
A Manufacturers and Jobbers club statement denounces upcoming hearings as harmful to working women. It urges secret hearings under oath and apologies from two unnamed witnesses, presumed to be Rev. Ambrose Murphy and Rev. D. C. Jones, while criticizing press exposure and asking Governor McGovern and the legislature to curb publicity.
Chicago endures a bitter cold snap as wind chills reach seven above zero in the morning. Charities report surge in aid requests. lodging houses fill, and one death is linked to the cold.
Outdoor workers in Washington learned they may claim injury benefits from the state industrial insurance fund for bites by rattlesnakes or injuries from a small boy’s air rifle. The industrial insurance commission ruled these constitute industrial hazards and eligible risks.
The Supreme Court dismisses an appeal from Federal Judge Munger and upholds a 7,594 dollar damages award to United Press associations for breach of contract by Star Chronicle Publishing, St. Louis, covering 1908 to 1911.
United Mine Workers representatives and operators from Ohio Indiana Illinois and Western Pennsylvania coal fields plan a conference in Indianapolis on Thursday to decide whether to continue mining pending negotiations on a new wage scale.
The explosion at the Vulcan mine of Rock Mountain Fuel in Newcastle Colorado killed 38 miners recently and doctors say the incident indirectly caused the death of E. E. Shumway, president of the company, who died last night.
Women fill the district court as Harry Dorow faces trial for the murder of Mrs. Emily Will. Prosecutors cite mental illness as the possible Dorow defense. Dorow confessed to killing Will with a section of gas pipe.
The state board of control approves permanent moving pictures for all state institutions in Minnesota. This makes Minnesota one of the first states to recognize film’s beneficial effects on insane patients and criminals.
Congress convenes at noon with planned measures and a lengthy session ahead. Leaders expect debate on key bills as committees report progress and lawmakers anticipate extended votes.
In Washington the new session opened with Vice President Marshall and Speaker Clark presiding. Congress plans rapid action on a government Alaska railroad bill and Poindexter substitute. labor rules and hours are debated as leaders seek quick enactment. Detroit sees Ford profit sharing begin with rioting at the plant and a shift to eight hours.
The Wheatland hop field riot murder cases will start this afternoon before Judge E P McDaniel in Marysville Cal The defendant Richards Ford Herman Suhr Harry Bagan and J Beck will be called to face charges of killing District Attorney E T Mannell and Deputy Sheriff Eugene Reardon
New York January 12 reports a brilliant society wedding as Miss Gladys Eleanor Guggenheim daughter of Mr and Mrs Daniel Guggenheim wed Roger Williams Straus son of Mr and Mrs Oscar Straus. The ceremony drew powerfully connected families from across the nation.
Judge Charles Coffin of Batesville, a United States senate candidate, died here after a period of illness starting at Christmas while visiting Pine Bluff for the holidays.
A runaway horse dashed up Hennepin avenue in Minneapolis early today injuring four men, with one possibly fatally hurt. News notes the incident occurred on a cold January morning, leaving responders at the scene as the community assesses the danger posed by the out of control animal.
Cincinnati January 12. National League magnates fear Federal league جذب players. August Herrman, president of the Reds, will dispatch emissaries to sign Cincinnati players in person rather than by mail as before.
Washington January 12 The supreme court adjourned today without ruling on the intermountain rate or other important cases that were pending before it.
January 12 report from Paris states Maurice Paleologue is chosen to replace Theophile Delcasse as French ambassador in St. Petersburg. The change aligns with ongoing diplomacy between France and the Russian Empire.
Senator Ashurst introduces a resolution for a senate education and labor committee inquiry into mining labor relations in Calumet Michigan. It asks questions about wages hours arbitration peonage immigration enforcement and whether copper prices and justice have been restrained or interfered with while strikers face extreme cold and aid is exhausted.
New York January 12 socialists comment on Vincent Astor's rejection of enlisting his millions for socialism in a letter relates that local socialists say they do not want him in their ranks either.
In Washington on January 12 Denial of a report that Representative Mann is seriously ill with pneumonia was issued from his office.
Harry K. Thaw, Stanford White slayer, is found sane by a Thaw commission and may be admitted to bail. Jerome calls it a tragedy as Thaw plans possible bail and travel. Evelyn Nesbit Thaw warns of a forthcoming tragedy while NY officials prepare to pursue Thaw across borders.
Theobald Otjen former congressman from Wisconsin's Fourth District will seek the nonpartisan mayoral nomination at upcoming primaries. He plans to file his candidacy before tonight. Otjen served several terms in Congress and was succeeded by William J. Cary.
Roland Hughes the attorney who sought to block Hyde trial expenses is out of state, delaying a hearing. Prosecutor Jacobs requests the pause and the Hyde trial is rescheduled for Monday January 19.
In Pretoria on January 12 the affiliated building trades unions of the Union of South Africa ordered a sympathy strike with railroad workers. A total labor tieup is threatened as unions halt work in support of the rail walkout.
Flora Fottrell and William M. Johnston of California captured the tennis doubles championship of the Orient in Manila. They defeated Nomura and Kumagae 6-2 6-4 6-2 to take the title.
Federal troops intercept and detain several foreign entrants crossing the border. Detained individuals are placed in a military camp for processing. Authorities report no injuries and ongoing efforts to verify identities and origins.
Rebel forces under Villa breach the Mexican defenses at Ojinaga and advance toward Mexico City. 1500 constitutionalists depart to Falamir to board trains for Chihuahua, while refugees seek safety on U.S. soil near Presidio. General Mercado is missing and reports of Salazar and Orozco’s fate circulate without confirmation.
Temperature in past 24 hours shows a high of 36 and a low of minus 6 with no precipitation. For La Crosse and vicinity fair tonight and Tuesday with rising temperatures. Wisconsin fair tonight and Tuesday with rising temperatures. Minnesota fair tonight and Tuesday with increasing southerly winds. Iowa fair tonight then increasing clouds and rising temperatures with variable winds. A storm moved from the upper lake region to the lower St Lawrence valley bringing snow and high winds, followed by high pressure and a cold wave over western Minnesota. Another storm moves toward the north Pacific coast. Duluth and Winnipeg reported 18 degrees below zero. Montana and nearby Canadian territory ranged from zero to 20 above. High pressure and cold wave move eastward. temperatures moderate tonight and rise Tuesday. overall fair weather tonight and Tuesday.
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