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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1911
Page
1
State officials urge La Crosse to adopt a well water system citing a Prof Slichter report finding a permanent, pure supply from underground wells. Six wells could yield 4.5 million gallons daily, with better boiler quality and drinking water than most Wisconsin sources. eighty acres suggested for siting.
Unsettled but generally fair conditions expected tonight and Thursday in Wisconsin Minnesota and Iowa. Warmer in western areas tonight with varying cloudiness along the Missouri valley and Great Lakes region. A series of pressure systems moving across the country brings rain to the Middle Atlantic New England and central plains with cooler temperatures in the plateau and Atlantic states.
Governor Deneen convokes a special session to push a 20 million dollar deep waterways plan from Chicago to the Gulf of Mexico. Speaker Adkins resists a regular vote as the fight between Deneen and Adkins intensifies, with Taft backing the bill’s goals of state control over water power sites.
In Chicago on June 14 eight jurors were chosen by noon with trial set to begin tomorrow. The state seeks married men with daughters to judge Evelyn Arthur Lee founder of the absolute life cult, while the defense calls for single men. The state plans to use Bible passages from Lee’s documents in the case against the revealer.
Cincinnati Ohio June 14 A circuit court ruling lets two perjury indictments against Boss Cox stand and prosecutors plan to press for trial on one indictment. Cox's lawyers will seek to quash the remaining two charges as they pursue the case.
Chicago police report two youths imitate restaurant heists as they force saloonkeeper John Benatz into an ice box. They loot the cash register of 100 dollars. Benatz was found near freezing by his porter later the same day.
The State board of control will not reconsider Rochester as the site for the proposed farm school. Since the county board cannot withdraw the 39000 dollar appropriation, the school will be built at Rochester as planned.
In Washington on June 14 Representative Victor L. Berger of Wisconsin spoke to a packed House chamber applauded by Democrats and notable figures. He endorsed gradual tariff reduction, denounced protectionism as a fallacy, and warned of eventual retribution against the capitalist class while supporting the Underwood tariff revision.
Flags adorned nearly every building in La Crosse business district marking National Flag Day. The observance is a modern but prominent national celebration with patriotic groups promoting displays nationwide. President Taft supports the movement alongside state proclamations urging display.
The Kymric club, Racine’s leading Welsh American society, plans a $40,000 clubhouse with homey comforts. Groundbreaking for the project is set for next fall.
The White Star Line agreed to the sailors union demands allowing the liner Olympic to depart Southampton at noon for New York. The 882 12 foot long 60 000 ton displacement ship left amid gala farewell as officials and crowds cheered. Olympic due in New York next Wednesday.
Twenty two firefighters were overcome by gas after a basement fire at the Hamilton Art company in Des Moines Iowa. Clarence Fahey and Gordon Bennett among the most seriously injured were reported recovering in hospital as crews battled the blaze after a gas pipe ruptured.
Delegates at the thirty-eighth annual meeting of the national conference of Charities and Corrections fill the final session in Boston as Julian W. Mack of Washington is installed as president-elect, signaling the convention’s close today.
The Bureau of Fisheries reports the drownings of Dr. Harry D. Chichester of Texas and Walter L. Hahn of Indiana, both assigned to duty at the Pribilof seal islands, confirmed by a cablegram to the Department of Commerce and Labor.
In Boston on June 14, Rev. Norman Plass Superintendent Chas Brooks and ex-officer John Traphagen of Redeemable Investment pleaded guilty to five counts across two indictments for using the mails to defraud.
Report notes two young boys may help Mrs Henkle in a family incident at Glass, with authorities considering guardianship and potential aid actions. No further details provided in text.
Delaware Maryland June 14 Edgar S Way first husband of Mrs Jessie Way Henkle under arrest for arsenic poisoning of her stepdaughter Merle Henkle. Way died 1909 in Wheeling West Virginia from lead poisoning. Exhumation ordered for organ analysis. Merle recovering slowly in hospital.
On Chicago north shore public bathing beaches a nine year old girl was seized and attacked on her way to school. Residents urge revoking licenses of the beaches as assaults by habitual beachgoers continue.
Bayonne New Jersey residents faced a tight ballot tally as a decision on adopting the commission form of government hung on two disputed ballots. The count showed 2336 against and 2334 in favor with two ballots rejected for improper marking. the board will rule next week.
Wisconsin branch forms state league to back La Follette for president. Banquet at the capital last night showcased support and organized activities for the national effort.
In Madison on June 14 a Wisconsin branch of the National Republican Progressive League formed after a banquet with nearly 300 progressives. Leaders decided not to launch a formal presidential boom for La Follette, but the outsider’s candidacy was effectively kicked off.
Lieutenant Governor Tom Morris, amid applause, addresses a Wiscon sin progressives dinner with Governor McGovern and William Kittle present. He likens government to a pyramid and urges a broad foundation to empower self government, announcing plans to form a league of Progressive Republicans with the national group to keep Wisconsin leading in reform.
A letter from W S U Ren of Oregon City sparks boisterous support for La Follette at a meeting in which Assemblyman L E Gettle denounces Taft for appointing an interior official not aligned with conservation policy. Gov McGovern, as toastmaster, reads U Ren telegram pledging to La Follette and his candidacy.
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