Ruesgen Pleads Guilty to Murder Charge
Claire Ruesgen pleads guilty to a murder charge and is bound over to circuit court for further proceedings.
13 Jun 1910
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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1910
Page
1
Claire Ruesgen pleads guilty to a murder charge and is bound over to circuit court for further proceedings.
John Paliwoda, arraigned before Judge Brindley, pleads not guilty to aiding Matt Ruesgen in escaping after the murder of John H. Studier, superintendent of the Wisconsin Pearl Button Works. Ruesgen, arrested at Paliwoda’s Loomis Street home, is bound over to circuit court with $1,000 bail as investigators note a post mortem and planned city departure.
A morning shooting occurred on the Diamond Jo packet in Sidney as Sam Hill a Black roustabout fired at a fireman after an alleged bunk robbery. The fireman restrained Hill. the bullet hit the ceiling. Hill fled toward Vine Street, hid in a barn, then jumped out a window and was captured by Patrolman Yehle in Burlington yards. He will be held until the boat returns from St. Paul.
In Judge McSurley's courtroom the trial of Lee O'Neil Browne, charged with bribery in the Lori mer Senate election, begins. State's Attorney Wayman presents a Browne letter urging aid for transportation, while Representative White testifies about payments and secrecy in a St Nicholas Hotel meeting with Browne and Beckemeyer.
President Taft may visit the middle west in October to deliver speeches outlining administration achievements to that date. A stop is likely in Wisconsin during the trip announced from Washington D.C.
Washington June 13 Theodore Roosevelt as former president will be greeted with a 21 gun salute fired from a man of war when the Kaiserin Augusta Victoria masthead appears above the horizon off Sunday Hook on Saturday morning.
The War Department expects a speedy end to the court martial of Lieut. Col. Robert F. Ames of the Twelfth Infantry now in Manila. Proceedings are overseen by the commanding general and the trial details will be officially reported to Washington after the court record and findings are transmitted. The case stems from the death of Lieut. C. M. Janney after a dispute at a dinner party where a trinket given to Ames’s wife was involved. Janney left in anger, returned, and died from a pistol wound. he had a revolver with him.
Governor Haskell proclaims Oklahoma City as capital. A temporary injunction to stop state officials from moving books and records to Oklahoma City is before Judge Cotteral in Guthrie. Guthrie and Oklahoma City clash as city wins capital site by a 35 000 vote. W B Anthony drives the seizure. Miss Jane Haskell faced hostility in Guthrie and relocated with her family.
W. F. Russell, longtime pearl hunter, displays a remarkably round pearl weighing 14% grains found Saturday afternoon in local waters. He estimates its value at $250, reflecting a string of recent discoveries of sizable pearls by the diver.
Conferees entering session today believed an agreement on the railroad bill was near. The mood was hopeful as talks continued and key issues remained to be resolved.
Washington June 13 The democratic conferees on the railroad bill were called in by the republicans this afternoon indicating the majority members of the committee have finished their work It is definitely expected that a report will be made this evening or tomorrow.
Charles A Hom aged employee of the Can company was found dead in his room at 223 South Third street at about 9 10 this morning by a fellow roomer. Coroner Kleeber and police notified. body sent to Miller Brothers and coroner ruled out inquest citing probable heart failure or paralytic stroke. No foul play. Survived by four brothers and two sisters E L Hom of Onalaska notified and arriving to take charge. funeral arrangements not yet made.
United States District Attorney Sims filed in federal court a petition charging Union Stock Yards and allied corporations with failing to file interstate rates and seeking an injunction. Also named are Chicago Junction Railway Company Chicago Junction Railways and Union Stock Yards Company and Louis Pfaelzer and Sons. The suit questions whether stock yards with state rail links fall under interstate commerce regulation. Signed by Sims Wickersham Kenyon and Lamb.
A midwestern shipper delegation appeared before the Interstate Commerce Commission and requested a hearing on railroads proposed freight rate increases. the commission granted the request.
A huge water tank on the roof collapsed at the Montreal Herald building on St James Street. The fall destroyed the plant and premises igniting a fire. About thirty people died and fifty were injured as tanks, machinery and electric wires contributed to a rapid blaze across all floors.
Police drag Lake Como again and search grounds around Villa Legnazzi near Moltrasio as investigators doubt progress without Port er Charlton’s role in the murder of Mrs Mary Scott Charlton. The Ispolatoff case dominates inquiries with Milan Rome detectives stymied by his account. A druggist claim about brass knuckles is awaited for fresh leads.
Col Roosevelt, greeted as an idol by steerage passengers, attended Catholic services and addressed emigrants about American citizenship aboard the Kaiserin Augusta Victoria. An unprecedented crowd gathered as they sought his blessing. Weather has been perfect.
The senate this afternoon passed the sundry civil appropriation bill carrying 117000000 dollars and covering a wide variety of government expenses.
Chicagoans fear higher meat costs as retail cuts advance one to three cents per pound following a one cent wholesale rise in dressed beef. The poor anticipate buying less beef, while choice cuts stay unchanged.
Dr John M Grant a famed surgeon was shot fatally at his home in St Louis by an unidentified man who fled in an open buggy. An arrest followed as A W Rayne Nugents delivery wagon driver was taken into custody at a livery stable amid the investigation.
Gifford Pinchot and James R. Garfield assailed the “regular” Republican faction at a Roosevelt club dinner in St. Paul. Insurgent support for Theodore Roosevelt surged while Taft was not named. Pinchot voiced tariff criticism and warned against business political collusion as Garfield echoed calls for reform and corruption exposure.
Arthur J. Walker longtime bookkeeper for C. L. Colman Lumber Company died Sunday at Lutheran hospital after stomach cancer surgery a month ago. Born August 22, 1863 in La Crosse he lived here all his life leaving one brother Frank S. Walker and sisters Mrs. W. R. Chapman Minnie and Edna Walker. Funeral is set for 3 PM tomorrow at F. S. Walker 317 South Eighth Street with burial in Oak Grove Cemetery.
The government today replied to Col. Roosevelts Guild Hall address. Sir Edward Grey declared there is nothing in Roosevelts remarks to justify criticism of Sir Eldon Gorst Egyptian agent.
Aerial pioneer Chas. K. Hamilton failed to complete the New York to Philadelphia leg due to a dirty spark plug and a broken propeller borrowed from Curtiss. After repairs near South Amboy the flight paused, Hamilton planned to resume once a replacement propeller arrived, likely tomorrow.
Coldest reading 52 and warmest 82 with light wind of 4 mph. Forecast through Tuesday shows fair conditions with little temperature change for La Crosse area and surrounding states. River will fall slightly over 36 hours. water stages show minor changes across locations including La Crosse and Prairie du Chien.
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