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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1910
Page
1
Senator Gore speaks at Chautauqua condemning inequality as he argues wealth concentrates among a narrow elite. He urges reforms to distribute opportunity and address mounting economic disparities nationwide. He frames the issue as a moral and political crisis for the nation.
An Oklahoma blind orator declares the nation embodies the blood and brains of the world. He argues patriotism rests on character and intellect, praising civic virtue and public service as essential to national greatness. He speaks to broad audiences about unity and duty.
This evening features Ruthven McDonald baritone with Mrs McDonald at the piano. An illustrated lecture by Prof Patrick J MacCorry titled The Story Beautiful follows at 8 15. Saturday morning offers an ecock lecture by Matt R Sawyers on Common Sense Love and Efficiency. Saturday afternoon and evening present a Hungarian orchestra concert with a 7 30 show. A 6 15 lecture by Thomas Brooks Fletcher concludes the schedule.
Senator Thomas P. Gore of Oklahoma lectured on Man and Mammon before a capacity La Crosse audience in the big tent. City Attorney F. Doherty introduced him and praised his career as a favorite speaker, urging citizens to value character as the nation's highest attribute.
Senator Gore praises public forums as open spaces for free expression and discussion of practical issues. He argues America mixes diverse blood and brains, condemns concentrated wealth, cites $35 billion controlled by few, and stresses equality before the law amid wealth gaps.
Fragmentary note argues tariffs shield monopolies that control markets and force higher prices on American consumers for goods sold abroad. The passage frames tariffs as protection for entrenched interests.
The text debates slavery conceptions and tariff policy with references to master slave dynamics and political figures. It notes a perceived mismatch between taxation, prices, and living costs while contrasting views on economic approaches.
Paris erupts as Liabeuf, the Apache, is guillotined at Santo prison on Boulevard Arago. Revolutions clash with soldiers and police. hundreds injured, including two officers, as crowds march toward President Fallieres’s home amid threats. Execution sparked fresh protests and special editions across Paris newspapers.
Princeton July 1. A bible rendered in everyday English with obsolete terms removed will be issued by May next. Prof. Robt. D. Wilson of Princeton Theological Seminary said the work is nearing completion. Two committees will meet in Asbury Park this summer before the May 1 1911 printing, a century after the King James Bible.
New York political leaders are to be pressed by Len Sanders chairman of the Missouri democratic committee to back Joseph W Folk of Missouri for president and secure delegates to the national convention. Sanders travels to mobilize eastern democrats as Folk pursues a national campaign.
Memphis July 1 Thomas B. Turley former United States senator from Tennessee died at his home shortly after noon. Turley succeeded Isham G. Harris in the senate and faced opponents Rob L. Taylor and Benton McMillan.
Japan's bid to plant the flag at the south pole gains momentum as Lieut. Shirase announces a Tokio departure on August 1 for a strong expedition aiming to reach the pole before other nations.
July 1 reporting a slight improvement in the condition of Queen Elizabeth of Roumania known as Carmen Syl via who remains gravely ill with appendicitis in Bucharest.
A Good Housekeeping Magazine drawing warns of July Fourth injuries and deaths from blank cartridge toys. It cites Lockjaw as a leading cause and calls on parents to assume responsibility to prevent further tragedies.
Coroner's jury to view the remains of John Plein a Lansing farmer burned to death while a prisoner in the hull of the excursion boat J S last Saturday near Victory. The body found under deck flooring by diver Charles Monday. no handcuffs were found. Testimony from crew and diver to be heard in Caledonia on Wednesday July 6.
A Sangamon county grand jury indicted Chicago state senator John Broderick for bribery in a seventeen count indictment. Indictments against Representative Jos Clark and Senator Pemberton for conspiracy to bribe were to be returned the following day.
Former Congressman Frank C. Wichter of Maryland died at his Baltimore home after weeks of illness. He represented the third district in the 57th Congress and passed away July 1.
Congressman John J. Esch returned from Washington saying the just concluded session was one of the hardest on record. He noted the new rate bill expands the rail commission and grants shipper rights, extends oversight to telegraph, telephone and cable firms, and creates a commerce court to expedite interstate matters. He did not plan to campaign widely due to his daughter's illness.
Mizpah, a prosperous town about 40 miles south, was nearly wiped out by a fire of unknown origin. Thirty minutes after discovery the fire engine fell into a cistern, halting water supply. flames consumed the business district and many homes. The post office building was dynamited to halt the blaze. Loss estimated at $60,000.
On July 1 forest fires near Ely forced the city fire department and over 200 workers to battle the blazes as Pioneer Mine closed to assist. Clear Lake south to St Paul reported fires in old yard debris while Calumet and Keweenah Peninsula burn with hundreds of acres torched and smoke over Lake Superior.
Southeastern railroad wage dispute nears crisis as 50 000 conductors and trainmen threaten to strike if C and O wage scales and working conditions are not met. Labor Commissioner Neill holds two conferences and signaling no strike yet. Lines involved include Atlantic Coast Line Seaboard Air Line and others. traffic could halt in Virginia North and South Carolina Georgia Florida Kentucky Tennessee Mississippi and Louisiana.
Across cities from London to Denver bettors favor Jeffries in the Jeffries Johnson bout. Multiple pools show Jeffries at 10 to 7 or 10 to 6, with Johnson favored only in some places. Total money posted runs into thousands as commissioners and bookmakers report varied odds centered on Jeffries as favorite.
Yale rowing experts say Harvard's physical superiority showed in yesterday's triple defeat. A Yale conference of oarsmen is likely to discuss radical changes to regain contention, as Harvard pulled away in the final mile while Yale crews were exhausted.
Detroit July 1 list states Col Theodore Roosevelt will not attend the large industrial exposition but sends best wishes. Directors of the exposition received his reply to their invitation letters sent weeks earlier.
The Department of the Interior announced a sealed bid timber sale of about 275 million feet from Chippewa lands in Minnesota. Bids will be opened at the land office in Cass Lake on September 15, marking the largest sale in the Chippewa territory.
The executive committee of the United Mine Workers Pittsburgh district approved the miners and operators pact on working conditions to prevent any suspension of 49 000 miners. President Feehan said the agreement was all the miners could expect.
Coldest in La Crosse at 66 and warmest at 100. Winds around 4 mph. Precipitation 0. Forecast to 7 pm Saturday: generally fair with little temperature change for Wisconsin and Iowa. Minnesota sees mostly fair weather with showers northeast tonight or Saturday and cooler west tonight. River stage will fall slightly over 48 hours.
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