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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1909
Page
1
In Washington on January 18, New York member Willett denounced Roosevelt mocking him as a tyrant pigmy and bogus hero. He warned the president would fade from power on March 4 as the Nero who fiddled while Rome burned, venting harsh political rhetoric and calls for removal.
Representative Willett in the house launched a fiery broadside against the president, calling Roosevelt a gargoyle and other epithets while lamenting the nation’s path. He ridiculed the chief magistrate’s humor and leadership, painting a portrait of political theater and satire.
Washington January 18. The house voted 126 to 78 to stop Rep Willett from continuing his speech for the offense of vilifying the president. Willett had begun with an advertisement and was interrupted as members objected to the tone. Rep Hughes and Rep Gardner challenged the remarks as out of order and unnecessary while Willett sat down. The motion to allow him to proceed was defeated 126 to 78.
Government libel suit against New York World tied to Panama charges. C P Taft arrives to testify with Douglas Robinson as witness. The case tasks the plaintiff and the World, witnesses subpoenaed, with broader political implications. Assistant House action limits further defamation attempts against the president.
New York January 18 The case before Supreme Court Justice Gerard involves Grace B Guggenheim suing for divorce and alimony from William Guggenheim the youngest of the Guggenheim brothers. He remarried to Aimee L Steinberger and has seven children while his former wife has remarried in Paris and a French husband sues to annul that divorce. Adjournment was granted to next Monday.
The district of Columbia grand jury investigates possible libel prosecution tied to the New York World and the Panama Canal purchase. President Roosevelt weighs whether the probe could jeopardize his planned African trip and its political impact.
Charles H. Williams former Wisconsin Light & Power and La Crosse Gas & Electric manager and Northern Colorado Power leader was not injured in the Denver and Rio Grande wreck at Dotsero Col where 71 died. The Tribune quoted Northern Colorado Power confirming Charles H. Williams, formerly of La Crosse, was not in the Colorado wreck.
Atlanta officials and society detail President elect Tafts late night waltz at the Capital City clubroom with Mrs Robert Maddox wife of the mayor They say he danced till morning and requested delaying his train to Augusta due to the revelry His 300 pounds light on his feet astonished the crowd and impressed the women with his dancing skill.
Seattle authorities report the discovery of W. L. Seeley, an attorney, his wife, and their daughter Miss Rene, found submerged in a bath tub. Mrs Seeley and Miss Rene were murdered by hammer blows. Seeley drowned per Coroner Sny der. E. W. Zibbell and Guy M. Smelsed found the bodies. Smelsed was engaged to marry Miss Seeley. Zibbell was a family friend.
New York at noon life savers reported no trace of Capt Daggett and his 11 men from the schooner Swallow, believed lost in the wreck. The search continues with authorities hopeful for news despite the lack of recovered bodies or debris.
The grand jury began its investigation this morning. Witness Jerry A. Meters of the New York Sun testified while Charles Tate and Douglas Robinson, principals in the World publications, arrived under subpoena. They met with the president at the White House before testifying. Subpoenas had been issued Saturday afternoon.
John H. Woodbury the beauty doctor shot and killed himself today at Seacliff his Coney Island home. Authorities say the act was likely prompted by pressures from a $50,000 damage suit filed by contractor Stephen A Emmons. Woodbury faced numerous suits by women claiming his treatments ruined their beauty. He was a prominent advertiser with national recognition.
Florence Smith a 15 year old of Patchogue New York reportedly swallowed about 100 pins over three weeks to avoid school. Doctors say her life may be saved by natural protective walls forming around the pins though she endures intense pain.
Brigadier General William P. Craighill U S A retired eminent army engineer dies in Charlestown West Virginia. He had been stationed in Baltimore.
In Washington January 18 President Roosevelt sent a message to Congress urging Abraham Lincoln's birthday be made a national holiday. The proposal aims to honor Lincoln with a federally recognized observance.
The text cites a District of Columbia code provision on libel punishment with fines or imprisonment and a defense that truth and good motives justify publication. It notes the federal statutes lack libel provisions and that the government is often involved.
The democratic city committees held a meeting this afternoon in city hall rooms to discuss plans for the coming election. Because it is early, active issues were not taken up.
Denver reports the updated roster of fatalities from the Dotsero wreck. Names include Geo L Mahon Princeton Indiana John C Davis Denver Geo W Olsen St Louis Dr Orville A Olsen Ax Tell Neb Rev R L Miley Mechanicsburg Pa Mrs O A Olson Mrs Fancy J Lewis Ellington Wis Wm C Kettle Ashton Neb and wife and three children Paul Juanita and May Clarence A Gooding Washington DC J F Williams Clarks Neb A B Williams Fruita Colo Mildred Rolla and Lulu Williams children of J F Williams A A Hamilton Polo Ill Mrs Mattie Ezell Marshall Mo and John B Cregan railroad car inspector formerly of St Augustine Fla also Mrs J F Williams.
Western Canadian railway circles rally over the confirmation that Canadian Pacific has gained control of Wisconsin Central. Chicago gains a direct link to the Canadian northwest with a through service to the northwest coast expected soon. CP officials claim through rates regardless of U S Interstate Commerce Commission, aiding prairie settlement and development.
In a letter to Henry Reisenburg Taft agrees with the advantages of a permanent tariff commission and says future tariff bills should provide for such a body, noting it would meet his views exactly.
Nashville orderly scene as veniremen reported for the Coopers and John D Sharp murder trial of ex Senator Carmack. Prosecution led by McCain Fitzhugh Garner and Whittaker, defense by Anderson Brad ford Baxter Ewing Meeks Burch Ryan. Rival camps fear reprisals if acquittal follows.
The forecast notes and La Crosse lows of 6 degrees and highs near 30 with no precipitation. Houghton records 2 below for coldest in the United States. Partly cloudy in Wisconsin tonight and Tuesday with warmer conditions, Minnesota fair and warmer. High pressure dominates the eastern region while a northwest low and moving highs shape the pattern.
Local delegates have disregarded earlier rulings as Appleton and Racine join the push to form a rival league. La Crosse is expelled from the Wisconsin League after repeated assurances it would keep its franchise. Proposals include a minor or outlaw league absorbing Duluth, Superior, Eau Claire, Winona, Wausau, Stillwater, Ashland and La Crosse.
In a directors meeting this afternoon Henry Rooney and John Elliott were chosen to arrange a meeting with representatives of the proposed new league towns and to report back promptly. The board decided to sell the La Crosse team and franchise for 1250 and form a new team to level the playing field. Wausau is expected to follow. Four towns are confirmed, with others viewed as favorable.
At the Davidson hotel Milwaukee, La Crosse and Wausau were dropped from the Wisconsin Illinois league and Racine and Appleton were voted in. Wausau was removed 5 to 3 amid business reasons, triggering upheaval and accusations of a dirty trick. Racine to take La Crosse’s franchise with $1250, Appleton to pay Wausau $1000.
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