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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1911
Page
15
Bryan accuses Chairman Underwood of protectionism as he grills the wool tariff plan in The Commoner. He argues wool taxes burden consumers, estimates losses of 100 to 200 million dollars, and suggests alternative duties on raw silk and rubber.
In Mexico City Francisco I. Madero, adviser to interim President De La Barra, confronts friction with General Figueroa's southern insurgent army. About 1,000 troops are encamped 20 miles from the capital. A planned review was canceled due to Madero's grip illness, stirring impatience among Figueroa's men who kept away from the city. They remained hopeful for a Friday review.
One hundred police surround Airbeck's bank in High Holborn to deter an attack by thousands of depositors frightened by yesterday's suspension. Early crowds, mostly women, thronged the area seeking reassurance, but the market remains unchanged despite the tense scene.
In Philadelphia on June 9 more than 4,000 workers walked out at Baldwin Locomotive Works including 2,200 boilermakers and all flange and tank shop staff. They demand reinstatement of 1,200 laid off workers, risking a total shutdown within 24 hours. A related sympathetic walkout occurred at the Edystone plant in Chester with about 490 to 500 erecting and boiler shop workers joining the action.
At the railway mail association national convention in Syracuse C C Van Dyke of St Paul was nominated to head the federation. He faces opposition from G H Fair of Topeka and P J Schardt of Milwaukee with the election set for today.
In Indianapolis on June 9 the Big Four railroad was sued after delivering 450 pounds of popcorn to poet James Whitcomb Riley by error. The corn, meant for another Riley, led to the legal action seeking damages.
The Wisconsin branch of the Mothers Congress begins at the Normal School tonight and runs to 4 p m tomorrow. Mrs. William H. Crosby of Racine will speak on Old Fashioned Things. Other speakers include Mrs. R M La Follette Mrs Orville T Bright Mrs Victor L Berger Mrs J R Sullivan and M D Bradford with Carroll G Pearse also slated to speak.
Edwin G. James admitted setting fire to his grandmother in law’s house at 1515 Vliet street after his wife left him for refuge there following a quarrel. Police say the Wednesday dispute led to James pouring kerosene and lighting a match, causing about $300 in damage.
Spokane, Washington was selected as the next meeting site by the National Assembly of Civil Service Commissions at its fourth biannual session in Madison Wisconsin. Officers were largely re-elected with Joseph C Mason as president and James W S Peters James W Peters as an executive member among others.
In Vandalia Illinois Miss Hazel Smith, who has slept for seven weeks, awoke to ask for food and eat, then fell back into a deep sleep. Doctors remain puzzled by her prolonged sleep and the episode ends without a clear cause or diagnosis.
Spokane new member and Chester D. Potter of Pittsburg Pa join the board with secretary treasurer John Doyle of Washington DC in the latest appointment round.
De partment Commander F. A. Walsh urged the G. A. R. to honor Memorial day and warned against workhouse parades. He asserted a careful plan in several states to violate the holiday spirit and said Wisconsin should not see repeated such actions.
Judge Warning of Florence county court ruled for the state in the Marshall Field inheritance tax case. The decision likely goes to the Supreme Court for final adjudication. The suit concerns Wisconsin railroad stock and a tax exceeding $300,000 if the law is upheld.
Dr J E Goldthwait of Boston delivered a learned address on the present understanding of rheumatoid conditions at the Wisconsin state medical society convention in Waukesha. The Thursday session drew attendees and applause from notable speakers including Drs Richard W Jones Gilbert E Seaman Daniel Hopkins and A S Loewenhart. The convention is set to close today.
Madison June 9 tentative appointments on the 1913 Badger board at the university list committees and members. Literary committee includes Geo Christ ie Milwaukee Charles R. Roter Parsons Kan Harold Barker Baraboo Eugene Noyes Marinette. Art committee includes Kenneth R. Crumpton Superior Frank Cash Madison. Photograph committee includes Clark Hallam Sioux City Ia C V Shea Sparta. Editor of women's activities Belle Fliegelman Helena Mont.
In Wausau Wisconsin on June 9 a man was watched over by his faithful snatch collie guarding him with vigilance during a quiet day in the city. The loyal dog stood by his side as residents noted the unusual scene in the neighborhood.
John Mohr a bachelor aged 73 was found dead in his home in Flieth yesterday. Officers required force to take possession of the body after a neighbor Emil Laabs discovered the corpse seated in a chair on business. The death appears due to old age.
Chicago 86 000 boys and girls aged 16 to 18 attend dance halls under lax excise law enforcement. Louise De Koven Bowen, head of the Juvenile Protective Association, calls halls training schools for vice and urges strict supervision to avert a rising vice problem while not seeking abolition.
Twenty two Hiram college students are sued by village authorities for refusing to work out their poll tax of three dollars each on public roads. The students held an indignation meeting and threaten to quit the college, which funds the village, while keeping rooms locked to resist road tax collection using tennis rackets and mandolins.
Major John Q. Tilson, Connecticut representative at large, reports after inspecting the San Antonio camp that Uncle Sam's soldiers are trim and fit and ready for duty. He is the only member of Congress to have conducted an extensive camp visit.
New York June 9 Senator W A Clark of Montana sought to escape a debt suit against his son by claiming continued Montana residency. He lives in a 7 million dollar Fifth Avenue mansion.
Mrs Polly Hartman files a $5000 suit against Dr Morris Kerr claiming a tooth extraction at his Chicago office damaged her tongue. The complaint alleges negligent conduct during the procedure.
La Crosse defeated Caledonia 6 to 2 at League Park as Caledonia pitchers walked hitters and made key errors. Fox pitched effectively, facing danger in several innings before the locals pulled away in the seventh and final runs.
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