03 Jul 1909
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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1909
Page
1
A feature highlighting the Genius of Lincoln and Iscadman’s musical theme amid discussions of democracy and civic spirit. The piece frames the duo as symbols of cultural patriotism and public devotion.
Intense afternoon heat fails to damp the audience as Chautauqua programs proceed with 2:30 p m handbell ensemble 3:15 p m lectures and 7:30 p m concerts. Dr Cadman Lincoln talk draws praise, while Dr Adams extols Lincoln’s genius in a 75 minute oration amid the scorching day.
Elia Gingles testifies in Chicago on trial for stealing valuable faces from Miss Agnes Barrette as she recounts a scheme by Barrette and the deceased Mrs. Cecelia Kenyon to force her into white slavery. The witness describes confinement at the Wellington hotel, choking, indignities, and theft of money and valuables during the alleged ordeal.
The old iesley house on the North Side park site, donated by Colonel F. A. Copeland, sold today to M. L. Phillips for 311 dollars. Other bids came from W H Blinston 396 dollars G H Krell 125 dollars John M Hayes 125 50 and Charles Pilis 225. The winner will remove the house from the grounds immediately.
The Leader-Press halted printing after a Tribune edition arrived with news that the La Crosse Water Power Company had secured an option on the city railway lines. A riotous delay followed as staff argued over headlines and rushed to complete editions, sending leftover copies late to subscribers.
Goddard claims victory in a Chelsea contest defeating rival contestants in a close drive with details limited to the event and outcome.
Judge Higbee o stricken course in Chelsma v Goddard upholds indefinite contract terms and full payment, letting Goddard end the deal. Late juror M L Lyons fined one day’s pay for tardiness. George Linker similarly fined but avoided by appearing in doorway. Court adjourned to Tuesday morning.
The report lists multiple tragedies from toy pistols and homemade cannons. Agnes Hogan of Kansas City dies from lockjaw after a wound from a toy pistol. Edward Warren, 17, of Harrison New Jersey, dies from a head wound while trying to break an unloaded pistol. Charles Giddens and Ellsworth Davis, both 11, at Phillipsburg New Jersey, lose fingers and fear sight loss after a homemade cannon explodes. John Talson, 15, of Orange New Jersey, injured demonstrating pistol operation. Morris Gluck of New York shoots himself in the hand with a toy pistol. Kynett Cole, 10, dies in Battle Creek Michigan from tetanus after injuring hand with a toy pistol. Bellevue Hospital doctors seek to prevent lockjaw in treated cases.
The United States and Britain oppose the Harbin railway zone agreement with Russia, arguing it leaves Russia with veto power and gives Russia practical control. The State Department, relying on telegraphic reports, signals that the treaty will likely be unsatisfactory and require reopening.
Chicago today shows strong interest in the no votes no marriage campaign with mothers backing daughters. A league worker says women should not fear losing their men over pledging to vote, arguing true lovers will support their partners' ballot choices.
During a third trial flight at Fort Myer Wilbur Wright encountered an engine failure. The pilot kept the aircraft under control and landed without injury despite damaged skids. The machine traveled about 195 feet before touching down and repairs are expected within two weeks.
La Crosse recalls Mrs. Boycott, mother of W. J. Boycott, who died in Los Angeles, California. She was an early settler and moved to California five years ago. The body will be taken to La Crosse for interment at Oak Grove cemetery with funeral details to follow.
Mexican federal order bans sale of bulls killed in arenas to meat men declaring carcasses unfit for food. Promoters warn without meat sale profits bullfighting will be too costly to continue.
Gleason M. Guist of Newton Kansas confessed today he deliberately shot his 71 year old uncle C. M. Guist and threw the body into a nearby creek.
Judge Ray S. Reid Wisconsin waterways commissioner leaves for Washington to join Senator Burton and the national waterways commission. He will assess canals in Canada Scotland Sweden Norway Germany and Belgium and later study Danube and Po river tow facilities. Continued on page 6.
Panic sparked by a false fire alarm at Kresge's opening sale in Detroit caused a deadly stampede among about a thousand women and children. A child died and several women were seriously injured as the stair railing collapsed and shoppers plunged to the lower level. Seriously hurt were Rose Visconti, Frances Broski, and Albertina Mietka among others.
At the annual session in Madison the Wisconsin state medical society elected Edward Evans of La Crosse as president and named J S Walbridge of Berlin and G V Mears of Beaver Dam as vice presidents. C S Sheldon of Madison was secretary and S S Hall of Ripon treasurer. Delegates D F Bennett Beloit and W B Hill Milwaukee will attend American Medical Association events. The group refused to approve sterilization of chronic insane and confirmed criminals. Academic task forces were formed to study physician history and medical education.
Pittsburg July 3 Officials of the Amalgamated Association halted the steel trust action at New Castle and Sharon suggesting the company gave up persuading workers to return under non union terms and that mills will not operate under an open shop plan.
Nashville July 3 The Supreme Court reversed the decision in the famed Night Riders case. The eight men convicted of killing Captain Quentin Rankin at Reelfoot Lake in October last were involved. Six were sentenced to hang and two to life imprisonment.
A court case concerns a local youth accused of taking money from parents to buy alcohol. Prosecutors say the suspect spent the cash on drinks while at home. The defense argues the funds were borrowed and not spent on liquor.
Fred S Schrader a son of Mrs F S Schrader 719 Caledonia street was convicted in county court this morning of being a common drunkard and thief. This was his second offence and he was sent to the state penitentiary for one year and three months with time off for good behavior. His parents testified he was incorrigible and spent all money for liquor and had repeatedly taken family funds to satisfy his craving. They hoped the time at Waupun would curb his drink habit. Schrader was previously sentenced to the La Crosse county jail by Judge Brindley on April 29 this year on a similar charge.
F Fay of the carmen executive committee says W J Ferris president of the La Crosse Water Power Co is approved as arbitrator in the feud between La Crosse City Railway and its workers. Ferris is noted for fairness and uprightness. No third member yet due to Ferris at Hatfield works until Monday. Hartwell, the workers’ appointee, to confer on the matter.
New York July 3 autopsy confirms the Hudson river body is not Leon Ling but a white boy. Police express no further leads in Elsie Sigel murder case.
New York faces a severe bread famine as ten thousand bakers threaten to strike, sending concern through the city. The move could disrupt daily supplies and raise prices across households and businesses.
Weather notes show La Crosse at 54 as coolest and 96 as warmest with 4 mph wind at 7 am and trace rainfall. Forecasts call for fair to partly sunny conditions across Wisconsin Minnesota and Iowa with gradually rising temperatures Sunday. The river is expected to remain near steady for the next 48 hours with stage of water unchanged.
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