25 Jan 1909
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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1909
Page
1
Coastwise chaos follows the Republic wreck as the Baltic lands 1,361 survivors and the Florida limps to Ambrose Channel. Crew conflicts erupt with author J B Connolly amid investigations of lifeboat deployment and captaincy.
Log shows White Star Liner Republic sailing from Hudson River to the Med ports. It is rammed by the Italian steamship Florida with passengers and crew transferred to the Florida and Baltic, then to the Gresham revenue cutter. Republic sinks near No Man's Land south of Martha's Vineyard as Baltic and Gresham proceed to New York.
Washington January 25 the senate judiciary committee issued an adverse report on Warner bill prohibiting corporations engaging in interstate business from registering with the commissioner of corporations or filing statements on organization and financial condition.
About 200 delegates from charitable organizations and children’s institutions met at the White House East Room to discuss care of dependent children. Leaders Timothy Hurley and Amos Butler spoke. a public session with Emil Hirsch, Jane Addams, and Booker T. Washington will follow, with plans for uniform laws and a national child bureau.
A Cleveland area tragedy follows a father's dying note to his son Earl Hilburn’s sweetheart. After a Sunday visit, Earl’s mother and father are found dead from gunshot wounds at the Hilburn home near Willoughby. A letter reveals the family was ruined by a loss of 39400 dollars and a will directing farm be left to Harl.
A House speech lauds John R. Binns the Republics wireless operator as a hero of the sea. Boutell praised the 25 year old Marconi operator, recalling his role on the Blucher and his calm messages during the Republic disaster. The session highlighted peril at sea and memorializing Binns.
Nashville Tenn Jan 25 The Cooper Sharp murder trial opens with Judge Hart admonishing jurors not to discuss the case. State Attorney McCain seeks to disqualify juror Leigh over alleged drunkenness and opinions while the panel from venue 590 is questioned with little progress. Juror No 7 Vaughn, illiterate, only learned of the killing today.
Washington January 25 The president accepted the resignation of Secretary Root to take effect when a successor qualifies. Concurrently Bacon’s nomination to secretary of state and John Callan O Laughlin’s nomination as assistant secretary of state were sent to the Senate.
Royalists defeated in their bid to seize Tabriz by Satar Khan's revolutionary force. Scattering through the surrounding region, they vent vengeance on villages that showed rebel sympathy.
Blaine Republican signals he will testify, arguing there is no election on the horizon. BoscoBel senator asserts there will be none, casting doubt on anticipated vote.
Report notes a potential illegal act is expected to be alleged in upcoming legal proceedings. Officials have not released formal charges and details remain undisclosed as investigations continue.
Madison, Jan 25. Specific charges will be filed Tuesday accusing Senator Stephenson of wrongful use of money in the primary campaign. The legislature will reopen Stephenson’s case next Tuesday at 3 hours before the noon vote, with Blaine expected to present concrete charges backing anti Stephenson forces.
Coolest readings dip to 28 at La Crosse with a 4 mph breeze and 0 precipitation while Jacksonville, Jupiter, New Orleans, Abilene, and Shreveport top at 73. Wisconsin and Minnesota expect fair, warmer Tuesday. heavy rains linger in Pacific states and snow in northern Rocky Mountain districts.
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