Mystery Shrouds Big Lumber Fire
A large blaze at a lumber yard drew crews to the scene as smoke rose high. Fire responders battled flames, with authorities investigating the cause amid widespread damage to structures and materials.
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18 Jul 1911
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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1911
Page
1
Fire at Smith Manufacturing Damages Lumber. Two Boys Held
Police suspect arson after a $15,000 blaze at Smith Manufacturing amid a prior $18,000 loss two years earlier. Two unnamed boys are in custody as Chief Webber and owners Burt C. and William L. Smith pursue the cause, with Major Downs reporting seeing two youths flee the shed before the fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith Manufacturing Company
Burt C
William L. Smith
Webber
Major Downs
North Third Street
Boys tell conflicting fire sighting stories
Police press the two boys who claimed to witness two others start a fire. Interrogation breaks their stories. they admit they were not at the scene until after the alarm. Chief suspects they lied to look smart and feared retracting their statements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
No. 1 Station
Two youths held after Milwaukee lumber yard fire
Police detained two boys suspected of starting a large blaze at a lumber yard. They claim two other boys ignited the fire and fled, while a supervisor reported noticing a ready burn of kindling between lumber piles. Fire brigades fought intense flames across both sheds as hundreds watched.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee Railroad
William L. Smith
No. 1
Brad
Four Children Charged in Wolfkill Death Case
Four youths and girls aged 13 to 17 are jailed on robbing and murdering Clark A. Wolfkill near Clifton after his body was found in Grand River. The coroner's physician says Wolfkill was dead before he was thrown in. The group admits being near the cabin and searching the body. authorities seek a missing $25 roll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Junction
Colo
Clark A. Wolfkill
Grand River
Clifton
Gladys Thompson
Lillian Osborne
Lee Baker
Virgil Wilson
Wolfkill
Cigar Clerk Recalls Hines Boasting of Lorimer Election
Donald Frayme a cigar stand clerk at the Union League Club Chicago testified to the senate committee that Edward Hines boasted of electing Lorimer as Illinois senator. Frayme said Hines claimed the remark occurred the day Lorimer was elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
H. H. Hettler
Edward Hines
Union League Club
Chicago
Lorimer
Illinois
Senate Investigating Committee
Donald Frayme
Frayme
Hettler
Hines
Boat Tampa Sunk After Collision In Detroit River
The wooden sand carrier Tampa from Detroit, tied at Walkerville docks, was rammed and sunk today by the steamer John W. Kates in the Detroit River. Her crew were awakened and escaped to safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Mich
Tampa
Walkerville
Ont
Detroit River
John W. Kates
Sixty Four Forest Fire Victims Identified and Buried
Sixty four bodies of forest fire victims have been identified and buried in Porcupine Ontario. A list of 75 remains missing includes John Coygue from Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porcupine, Ont
John Coygue
Chicago
Poison Cheats Gallows of Prey
A sensational headline reports a dramatic case where Poison defeats a jealous pursuer in a deadly plot. The piece highlights a spectacular conclusion and suggests a twist in the treacherous affair involving a tinner.
Beav er County jailer killer found dead in cell before execution
Charles Hickman once again eluded the gallows after being found dead in his Beaver county jail cell at daybreak. Strychnine poisoning is suspected as the cause of death, ending a dramatic, long-running murder case. The insanely jealous husband had previous escapes and was condemned for fatally shooting his wife on February 2, 1910. He was recaptured after each escape and faced appeals and clemency efforts without success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaver
Charles Hickman
Beaver County
Hickman
Aliquippa
Beaver Falls
Liberty
Dan Williams
Williams
State Supreme Court
Pardon Board
Engineer Selected At Tonight's Water System Meet
A special committee on the new water system will meet tonight to choose the engineer to install the new well system. With the candidate review nearly finished, the appointee will be named barring any dispute within the committee.
Haitian Rebels Victors Seize Towns as Government Falls
Washington reports one more American warship will sail to Haiti coast per state department request. Minister Furniss cables that rebels have captured three towns and the government appears near collapse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
State Department
Haiti
Furniss
Snuff Not Evidence Enough to Convict
Chief Webber calls snuff an almost certain sign of crime but Judge Brindley rules possession of snuff alone cannot prove guilt and frees William Castle who had five pounds of snuff. Local officers jailed him for safekeeping and later dismissed the vagrancy charge. Castle leaves with snuff and may avoid re arrest unless he buys more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Castle
Fight to Stamp Out the Cholera York
Public health advocates in York mobilize to stamp out cholera with new sanitation measures and vaccination drives. Officials urge residents to adopt hygienic practices and report outbreaks promptly.
Quarantine Stringent as Cholera Threatens Cities
New York health officers with United States Marine Hospital Service tighten controls on Italian immigrants and travelers from cholera centers. Immigrants face ten day observation on Hoffmans Island and bacteriological exams for cabin passengers. Food from Italy to be disinfected and some immigrant foods destroyed. London authorities also impose strict cholera precautions amid global concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Lower East Side
United States Marine Hospital Service
Washington
Italy
Hoffman's Island
L. E. Cofer
Federal Service
Pacific Coast
Herman M. Biggs
New York Health Department
Perugia
New York State Board of Health
Iowa
G. H. Sumner
Iowa State Board of Health
Hoosier Tour Completes Three States Reaching Iowa
Indiana four state tourists have finished three states and travel through Iowa today toward Burlington. The Hoosier automobiles and drivers report a rousing reception in Iowa with planned stops in towns along the route as Quincy Missouri is left behind early this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Iowa
Indiana
Quincy
Missouri
Grasshoppers Threaten Iowa Crops In July Report
Des Moines July 18 The weekly crop report of the weather bureau warns grasshoppers rather than rain shortages threaten Iowa farms. Director George M. Chappell notes showers have paused further corn damage for now, but grasshoppers remain numerous and injure uncut grain corn and clover across many sections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
United States Weather Bureau
George M. Chappell
Gates' Condition Unchanged, Doctors Say
Paris July 18 The doctors attending John W Gates the American financier report his condition practically unchanged today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
John W. Gates
Women Save Life of Husbands Slayer in Global Campaign
Angelino Napolitano was sentenced to hang for killing her husband in cold blood by beheading but was commuted to life imprisonment due to a worldwide women’s campaign. Mrs. O H P Belmont helped lead efforts with Queen Mary of England and Queen Helena of Italy urging clemency to the Canadian cabinet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angelino Napolitano
O. H. P. Belmont
Queen Mary
England
Queen Helena
Italy
Labor Convention Opens In La Crosse With Large Attendance
About 75 to 100 delegates from across the state gather as Wisconsin State Federation of Labor opens its nineteenth annual convention at the Knights of Pythias hall in La Crosse. Officials welcome delegates, with open meetings, a city banquet, and excursions planned through Friday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank J. Weber
Milwaukee
Wisconsin State Federation of Labor
Knights of Pythias
Dengler
Theodore Strauss
Trades and Labor Council
William Doerflinger
John Rae
la Crosse
The
Division of
Organized Labor
Deering
Armory Hall
Organized Labor of
Theodore E. Strauss
Mayor Dengler
C. E. James
Boot and Shoe Workers Union
Frank J. Web
Publicity Costs For Campaigns Limited Under Senate Bill
Washington July 18 Members predicted the bill for anti election publicity costs for senatorial and congressional campaigns would likely not be agreed to by the house in the term it passed the senate. Ten cents per vote is the max. senators may spend up to 10000 and representatives 5000. The Reed amendment adds the primary election cap and requires detailed expense statements ten days before elections. No candidate may exceed state law limits and no contributions to a legislative candidate from a senatorial candidate are allowed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Senate
House of Representatives
United States
Reed
Missouri
Wed Three Times To Foil Father
Thos Franklin Manville Jr. and his chorus girl bride Florence Huber plan a third marriage soon after claiming red and gold certificates in New York and New Jersey. They aim for a Connecticut ceremony next, though Manville Sr. threatens annulment. The couple, ages 19 and 23, hope multiple marriages across states thwart paternal opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Thos
Franklin Manville
Florence Huber
Williamsport
Tacoma murder case linked to Will Hill from La Crescent
First conveyed in United Press dispatch, Will Hill of La Crescent, Minnesota, was murdered in Tacoma, Washington. His wife Lulu Kirby Wolcott and two children were slain. Hill’s body was found beneath his wife. Left handed prints connect the crimes to Swan Peterson, a suspect arrested in Tacoma. Peterson denies guilt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Hill
la Crescent
Minn
Houston County
Tacoma
Wash
Jacob Hill
Clyde
Mark Hill
Hill
United Press
the Tribune
Swan Peterson
Archie Cobl
Lulu Kirby
Miss Kirby
Wolcott
West
Coble
Peterson
Detectives Indicted in Erie Case Involving $59,000 Letter
The federal grand jury indicted Gilbert Perkins and Charles Franklin of the Perkins Detective Agency of Pittsburg. Testimony included Erie millionaire Charles Strong who allegedly received a letter demanding 59 000 dollars that Perkins is accused of sending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie, Pa
Federal
Gilbert Perkins
Charles Franklin
Perkins Detective Agency
Pittsburg
Charles Strong
Erie
Perkins
Cotton market wild as rain ends drought in Texas and West
In New York July 18 cotton prices leapt 25 to 29 points on heavy trading. October rose to 12.24 and December to 12.25 as rains eased drought conditions. Liverpool cables were weak and a later rally of 7 to 9 points followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Texas
Liverpool
Weather Snapshot Across Regions With Showers And Cooling
Weather: La Crosse and vicinity expect showers tonight and Wednesday with cooler conditions. Wisconsin and Minnesota showers and cooler spells, while Iowa sees showers tonight and Wednesday with cooler east and south zones. La Crosse records 81 high, 54 low. broad rainfall and a moderate low in South Dakota signal unsettled conditions and river levels likely to rise in 48 hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Crosse
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Iowa
West Gulf States
North Dakota
Rocky Mountain
Atlantic
Florida
Maine
Lower Lake Region
Dakotas
Upper Lakes
South Dakota
Plateau
North Pacific Coast
Dodge City
Shreveport
Eastport
St? Paw
Reeds Landing
du Chien
Also Mentioned on This Page
Smith Manufacturing
Pany
Edson Bradley
Haitien
Trinidad, Coy
Aguilar
Ignacio Disallo
Black Hand
East Side, New
York
London
Gates
Angelina Napolitano
Labor Meeting
State Federation
Hotel Deering
K. P. Hall
United
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