24 Jan 1908
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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1908
Page
1
A massive early morning fire in Baltimore during a gale killed five firefighters, injured 22 others, and destroyed about half a million dollars in property. The blaze, the largest since 1904, began at Regester’s brass works and spread to the city hall annex as two bodies remained trapped in the ruins.
Fire tore through Portland Maine in a northeast storm beginning at 2 18 am burning the city hall and threatening the business district. Lewiston Bath and Biddeford fire crews arrived as the blaze was brought under control about 10 am. The loss is estimated near one million with city clerk and treasurer papers saved. This is the worst blaze since 1866.
The Tribune names George B. Frederick as new advertising manager after R. B. Mertz steps down to lead Ottumwa Courier. Harry C. Whittier of Portland will replace Frederick at the Park Store, with Frederick to begin Feb 1 and Mertz departing for Ottumwa.
Secretary Van Auken receives a $25 donation from Fred Heil Shoe Co for the Interstate Fair fund in La Crosse. Heil lauds the fair as financially beneficial to merchants and as city advertising, noting the need for funds after the 1907 report. The letter accompanies a pledge to support the fair’s finances, with further details promised on later pages.
Washington report from Marie Henri Watterson in Washington notes Watterson doubts Governor Johnson of Minnesota can be a presidential candidate and predicts Bryan may be knifed by two million voters in his own party if nominated. He cites Hughes as a logical Republican alternative amid financial strains.
Madison officials and railroad and street car interests expect a state railroad commission move to protect passengers at the Mill Street crossing. A viaduct is likely, with costs possibly shared by the railroad and street cars and possible city participation. The commission may also void the La Crosse line charter, or urge a special act to place public utilities under unified commission control.
Senator La Follette introduced a bill to regulate interstate telegraph and telephone firms like railroads. It bans free use of the federal frank by officeholders, candidates, and committees with penalties up to five years in prison or fines from one to five thousand dollars.
In a letter to an Indiana friend Roosevelt labels charges of using federal patronage to back Secretary Taft for the presidency as "an unqualified lie." He repeats the denial to callers, dismissing what he calls dishonest critics and cranks.
The Holmen band under Frank G. Dana will perform at Holmen village hall next Sunday evening with soloists featured and readings by Miss Leone Dunn. Prof. Dana has trained the band for several weeks for the engagement.
Attorney General Bonaparte was asked by the president to investigate alleged usurpations of authority by federal judges tied to injunctions. The move aims to curb what labor men claim as abuse of judicial power.
Three Russian wolfhounds from Os car Hulberg swept the breeds at the Fox River Valley Kennel Club show taking first, second and third in their class. Oscar Hulberg earned a silver loving cup as part of the prizes. The dogs were sent home today.
Til Jan 24 Over one hundred shots were exchanged between Italian miners ordered to vacate Western Mining Co houses and American residents after the mine workers were discharged. None reported killed.
Dr. Ben Reitman, socialist leader, refused a jury trial waiver and faced a January 27 hearing after arraignment for inciting a riot. Police reinforced reserves, extra cartridges ordered, and the fire department kept ready to disperse crowds as Seymour Stedman acted as attorney.
Springfield III January 24 The house plans no primary legislation but adjournment remains the program for the week. Deneen forces gave no notices to allies about Tuesday sessions as final tussles commence. If the Oglesby Jones bill fails passage the speaker will push the adjournment resolution.
New York January 24. Attorney Littleton for Thaw asks adjournment until Monday due to the steamer Adriatic carrying three key witnesses off Sandy Hook and a pneumonia recovering witness. Jerome offers no opposition. Court grants a recess and trial is postponed to Monday.
Two movements began in Indianapolis on January 24 to appoint Mitchell as professional adviser to organized labor. One would name him head of a miners advisory board. the other would create a similar post for him and possibly two others within the American Federation of Labor.
Alpha Baker of Duluth Minnesota and Ada Wright ended an eighteen year courtship by correspondence with a wedding in Morgantown West Virginia. The couple, who attended school together in Parkersburg, had separated years ago and renewed contact by mail leading to marriage.
Tonight at the La Crosse club a large crowd anticipated as F. H. Hankerson and William Ott clash for the Class A championship. The outcome decides if Hankerson moves on or if Ott and Utermoehl continue the series. Results from last night include Sherman, Lees, Burns and Platz among others, with standings shaping the triangular finals.
Lincoln January 24 Dr Harriet A Cook attending physician at the Feeble Minded Children home testified before the investigating committee that pathological specimens are taken from the bodies of dead inmates only with parental or guardian authority She corroborated Superintendent H G Hardt who testified previously.
State Senator Thomas Morris has returned from Madison where he attended the regular monthly meeting of the executive committee of the state board of normal regents, of which he is a member. Only routine business was transacted.
The piece notes Bryan as a presidential possibility and describes the Johnson movement growing against him. It mentions Louisville editor and Colonel Watterson as players in Kentucky politics. Bryan aims to aid Governor Beckham’s senate bid, with implications tied to Watterson’s own prospects.
Yesterday's extremes ranged from four above in Houghton to 70 at Phoenix. Wisconsin and Minnesota expect partly cloudy and warmer days with warmer conditions tonight. Iowa also trends warmer. A Gulf cold wave pushes temperatures down 10 to 28 degrees as far south as Jacksonville, while a Manitoba low lifts temps 6 to 34 degrees to Kansas and Wisconsin. Pacific slope sees heavy rain with rain or snow in the north Atlantic states.
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