16 Jul 1909
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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1909
Page
1
A report describes a record breaking journey beginning in La Crosse and heading toward Denver with a long day of travel. C J Glidden, famed traveller, criticizes Wisconsin roads as worse than Australia while completing the wobbly eight hour drive.
AUTOS IN MINNEAPOLIS MINNEAPOLIS, Minn., July 16. With the pilot cars at 1 50 p m after their 177 mile dash from La Crosse hundreds await the main body of Glidden tourists. They will rest in Minneapolis two days before departing west. An elaborate program is planned including a Fort Snelling parade and a Harness race at Savage featuring Dan Patch and Minor Heir. A vast auto parade closes the day.
Mr Glidden reports roads through the region are worse than five years ago on his journey from Boston to Vancouver. He arrived yesterday afternoon and described the day as the hardest of his tour as he proceeds toward La Crosse amid poor conditions.
The Brush runabout of seven horsepower reached Pike's Peak summit with the Glidden tour. It drove to the top and climbed ten steps to the observation platform, matching larger machines in pace and ascent. Experts note its performance against 60 horsepower touring cars in the contest.
The passage notes severe road conditions during a Glidden tour with the Mads described as wretched and cars limited to five miles per hour in rough segments. It mentions Mr n and Chairman Hower leading the procession and praises American cars for efficiency amid ongoing coverage.
At a mass meeting in Pacific Pittsburg strikers form a fifteen man committee to present grievances to Pressed Steel Car officials. A violent night left Trooper Elmer Irtsen injured and 50 mob injuries amid a standoff with state mounted constabulary. Deputies circle the plant as 5 000 workers strike and tensions threaten a fresh outbreak.
Chicago July 16. July wheat fell then steadied as Patten profits from high day. James A Patten added to his gains by buying more wheat at the new lower prices after clearing nearly fifty thousand dollars yesterday.
In Watseka Illinois plans are laid to convene a special grand jury early next week to consider Dr W R Miller Mrs John Sayler her father and brother as principals and accomplices in the murder of Crescent City banker John B Sayler. New evidence from the bank vault prompts Golda Sayler to shift stance asserting Miller killed her father in self defense and promising to aid in bringing him to justice. Mrs Sayler appears near collapse as authorities seek a confession.
Reports from Elis in southern Greece warn that death toll from yesterday's earthquake will far exceed early estimates of twenty. Olympia and Pyrgos are unreported. Ameli a near Olympia was destroyed and its inhabitants killed. Many killed or injured lie trapped in ruins.
Calais France July 16 Avia tor Latham failed today to complete his airship crossing of the English Channel and has abandoned the attempt as too risky.
In Teheran on July 16 the shah seeks refuge in the Russian legation as Liakhoff and his Cossacks negotiate surrender terms. Nationalists captured the south gates and attacked the central barricade, with Liakhoff offering to surrender after repulsing an assault. barricades and streets were cleared by heavy cannon fire.
Liberty loom s up before thaw as he faces cross examination in open court. Thaw predicts victory and asserts his alibi, while Judge Mills questions the state’s case and Thaw declares Evelyn will not live with him again. Republicans and Democrats prepare steel ball game with proceeds for Washington playgrounds association.
A city official picnic aboard Fred Easton's houseboat at Dakota Park drew fifty-one guests. Aldermen defeated the officials in a baseball contest, amid lighthearted antics and Easton's debut speech as spectators enjoyed Chef John Neukomm's dinner and drinks.
Arbitrators F H Hartwell and W J Ferris of La Crosse City Railway and Carmen's union met at Ferris's Batavian bank offices. They reported that all points of difference are practically agreed upon and a settlement may be reached within a few days. Ferris will be away this afternoon, delaying further talks until tomorrow or Monday.
Details report that submarine C 11 sank to the channel bottom with 15 crewmen drowned after a collision with an unknown steamer as the channel fleet prepared to enter the Thames for naval maneuvers. Submarine C 17 was badly damaged.
Poor Duluth attendance pushes Red Wing to take over Kuehnow's White Sox of the Minnesota Wisconsin League. A $3,000 purse was raised there and a letter offered that amount for the team. Average attendance runs about 200 below the needed figure.
Mrs. Katherine Stein aged 78 died early this morning at her daughter’s home 1332 Denton Street after a two week illness. A St. Joseph Ridge pioneer, she lived there since her husband’s death 13 years ago. Survived by four daughters Mrs. F J Koblitz Mrs W T Russell Mrs Joseph Harter of La Crosse and Mrs Katherine Newbure and one son Ernest Stein. Funeral at the Denton Street house Sunday morning with Rev Cunningham officiating and burial at a private cemetery on St Joseph Ridge with Rev Andreas officiating.
Lucerne Switzerland July 16 A mob attempted to lynch Alfred G Vanderbilt in a Alpine village but he escaped harm thanks to his fast racing car. Prejudice against speeders was cited as the motive in the incident.
Two year old Paul Boettcher of Mound Prairie fell into an unattended water tank yesterday and drowned. Funeral services set for 3 PM tomorrow at the family home, with burial in South Ridge cemetery. Fessler and Dahl of the city in charge.
John D Rockefeller deeds the Rockefeller building at Superior avenue and West Sixth street in Cleveland to his son John D Jr for a dollar. He also transfers several East Cleveland building lots to avert the burdens of property care.
Local politicians headline a baseball game fundraiser styled as a friendly clash between public figures and community Rooters. The event aims to raise support and visibility for local initiatives while showcasing sportsmanship and community engagement.
A Paris dispatch reports the Duchesse de Chaulnes once Miss Theodora Shonts engaged to Prince Joachim Marat, among France’s wealthy nobles. The duchess wed the duc in 1948. he was later found dead in a Paris hotel.
Col. Roosevelt, hunting near Lake Naivasha in Kenya, scored a large hippopotamus seen as one of the biggest killed in years. The encounter was hazardous and occurred while he was largely alone, adding the prized animal to his African game bag.
The closing of the Ella Gingles larceny trial resumes today and is not expected to finish before tomorrow noon when the case will go to the jury.
Coolest at La Crosse with 58 degrees and warmest at 2. Wind at 4 miles. Rainfall 0. Forecast today shows fair conditions. Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Iowa expect fair nights and Saturdays with little temperature change and a gradual rise in Minnesota. Iowa may face threat in the western portion.
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