24 Jul 1909
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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1909
Page
1
After a week at Camp Douglas La Crosse militia Companies B and M returned by special train to Milwaukee. The regiment staged a mock dress parade and a rapid fire drill test with a fire alarm, meeting every challenge with high spirits and strong performance.
Nairobi July 24 Col Roosevelt will not be a factor in the New York mayoralty election. He refused to discuss reports and asked the United Press to deny them. Plans for his trip remain as originally projected.
London July 24. The British Miners Federation calls a special conference to review a strike vote taken by about six hundred thousand members. The question is a nationwide strike in support of Scotch miners resisting wage cuts. federation officers expect a strike to be approved.
Three suspected night riders a horse thief and two alleged murderers escaped from the Dresden Tennessee jail yesterday. The jailer misplaced his keys a week ago and the locks were not changed. A friend of one prisoner found the keys and released the men.
Roger Whinfield of Fond du Lac Wisconsin dies of cholera in Koenigsberg Prussia causing panic. He and his wife and servants are quarantined in the hotel where he died as officials report daily deaths in St Petersburg with little effort to curb spread.
Ta Cresce club announces the release of Milles Rarrone and Sam Crowe by club president Rooney. The action removes both players from current roster status.
Annapolis Md July 24 The Suttons say a criminal court will decide who killed Lieut James N Sutton if the naval court does not reverse its verdict or assign responsibility The family rejects a mere discipline inquiry insisting the court find who killed him Mrs Sutton discusses the case while away from Washington where her apartments were entered and papers stolen
Washington July 24 The final tariff bill is deemed within reach as congress nears adjournment within ten days August 4 is the expected end of the special session Taft secures free hides while eastern leather makers accept reductions Soles cut to 5 percent boots and shoes to 19 percent harness and saddlery to 20 percent Coal fixed at 45 cents Lumber rate split at 1.25 per thousand feet iron ore duty reduced to 16 cents per ton.
Arbiters fail to break the deadlock between La Crosse City Railway and carmen. Union plans to discuss a third arbitrator at tonight’s meeting. If not resolved this afternoon, workers may quit tonight unless the company accepts a names proposed by the Carmen’s union.
In Hammond Indiana at Maunster a collision between a railroad train and an automobile at 8 AM today killed two boys. Richard Flagg of Hillsdale Michigan and Harris Eberhart 17 of Mishawaka Indiana died. Injured are E G Eberhart 47 Mishawaka and Arthur Carlson driver Mishawaka with back sprain. Eberhart, a wealthy Mishawaka manufacturer, was returning home with his son and the Flagg boy from Lake Forest.
A hurricane swept over Panama City for an hour causing a million dollars in property damage. The electric light plant was damaged plunging the city into darkness. Gov. Diaz called out one thousand special policemen to patrol against looting.
Packey McFarland of the stockyards announced in Chicago that he has accepted Ad Wolgast of Milwaukee's challenge for an upcoming bout. TheJuly 24 disclosure confirms a near term fight between the two lightweight contenders.
A brief overview of a foundation titled The New Religion Without a Creed outlines its aims and guiding principles, highlighting its nonsectarian stance and emphasis on inclusive spiritual exploration without a fixed dogma.
Trenton July 24 Bishop James A McFanl head of the Catholic diocese of Trenton attacks Charles W Eliot Harvard summer school of theology for outlining a future church lacking dogma creed and foundation He says a religion without dogma is unacceptable yet Eliot asserts the new religion centers on the love of God and service of man with no sacraments no authority and no conversion
The appointment of a referee to decide the distribution of 12000 dollars among the Mexican Plantation Company and stockholders has been postponed to July 21 due to Judge O Neill's absence. Judge Fowler of Portage is expected to participate and resolve the matter, with most lawyers favoring Ray Graves of Sparta as referee though the presiding judge may choose a local candidate.
The remains of Carl Kowalke, a well known La Crosse printer, died in Minneapolis. They arrived in La Crosse last night and are taken to his parents’ home at 1706 South 9th Street. The funeral is set for 2 PM at the house and 2:30 PM at the German Lutheran church with Rev. Gamm officiating. Interment by Mrs. Theo Mannstadt at Oak Grove cemetery.
July 24 Chicago police investigate the reported disappearance of Japonica Fleming 11 as her father W D Fleming magazine representative recalls a quick dash into a building during a walk and her failure to rejoin him.
Premier Aris tide Briand has formed a new French cabinet with Gen. Brun as war minister and Admiral Da La Peyrere as minister of the navy. Briand plans to present his full list to President Fallieres for confirmation tonight.
Strikers at N. R. Allen & Sons tannery in Kenosha Wisconsin have ended their strike and most workers have returned to their jobs. State troops stationed in Milwaukee will be dismissed this afternoon.
Newswires report rising concern that battles in Morocco will strain Spain’s economy and security. Officials warn spillover effects could threaten shipments, tourism, and regional stability as international action increases pressure on the conflict.
King Alfonso tours southern Spain bidding farewell to troops amid heavy security and fears of assassination. Madrid reports arrests and shutdown of republican groups as martial law looms. Gov’t protests, war losses stir public anger and fear of revolt among married men in reserves. Gibraltar dispatch notes Meilla siege and dwindling ammo, exhausted troops.
The hurricane sweeping Southern Texas has likely killed nearly forty people, with 32 confirmed dead after reports include E. C. Shapner of Waterloo killed at Eagle Lake and additional deaths in Hitchcock. A seven foot wall of water on the Colorado River at Austin caused widespread flooding and forced campers to flee as river levels climbed further.
Forecasts show Wisconsin fair tonight and Sunday with warmer conditions, Minnesota generally fair with warmer spells, and Iowa fair with warmer up north. River levels indicate a gradual fall with readings at Prairie du Chien and Reed's Landing among others.
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