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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1914
Page
1
Lanesboro Congressman defeats former secretary Ola Levang by about four to one. Task wins by about 450 votes. Former La Crosse man may represent Waseca and Steele counties in the Gopher Senate.
Returns from Minnesota's first district show Daniel W. Lawler leading W. S. Hammond by 1,435 votes for the Democratic nomination with over a thousand precincts still to report. Sydney Anderson leads in the first district Republican race, carrying all ten counties for Congress, while H. Witherstone tops the Democratic field in Rochester. Other results list Rusk winning state senate in Waseca and Steele, plus various Republican and third-party nominations across districts.
The list catalogs winners and hopefuls across parties in Minnesota, naming roles from governor to railroad commissioner. It records party affiliations and candidate names including William E. Lee, Lyndon A, H. T. Halbert, Tom L. Lewis, and W. G. Calderwood among others, with cities like St. Paul, Minneapolis, and Duluth referenced.
Berliner Gazette reports two killed and 28 injured in an archist attempt to exterminate the Czar of Russia and his family near Kasatin. The Czar and family escaped via two special trains after an explosion derailed a passenger train near Tschudnow. No arrests reported. the czarina collapsed from shock and is secluded in St. Petersburg.
In Iron Mountain Michigan on June 18 near closing exercises small boys shouted Fire causing a panic scare. Prompt action by visiting adults prevented any harm.
Former United States Senator Frank Hiscock died suddenly at his Syracuse home today. He was a notable figure in national politics and had served in the Senate, with his death marking the end of a prominent career.
Pancho Villa and Venustiano Carranza reconcile their public dispute with Villa agreeing that Natera will work under Villa. Villa will be chief in the immediate attack upon Zacatecas.
El Paso dispatches report Gen Villa and Gen Carranza have reconciled and Villa will command the Zacatecas attack by Saturday night. Villa still recognizes Carranza as first chief, plans to replace Panfilo Natera, and has secured arms from Tampico. Washington officials see a military regime shaping Mexico’s succession. Fernandez Angeles may be elevated to first chieftain if plan succeeds.
Victor L. Palmer, once one of Michigan’s top businessmen, left Kalamazoo with his wife to begin a two year term at Fort Leavenworth after being convicted of using the mails to defraud. She will reside near the prison during the sentence.
Howard infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Jos P Hurtgen of 820 South Sixth street died at 10 pm. Due to smallpox in the family, burial was held quietly at 3 pm in the Catholic cemetery with services by Rev Father Robert Congdon at the grave.
Mexico charged that mediation efforts are failing as talks stall over key issues. Both sides accuse the other of intransigence amid persistent deadlock and mounting public dissatisfaction.
The White House acknowledged a real chance of failure in Mexican negotiations as Huerta envoys dispute provisional president terms. Emilio Rabasa explains Mexicans oppose Carranza as neutral provisional head, fearing fraud or foreign influence. Niagara Falls dispatch notes U S stance to install a constitutionalist to curb bloodshed and gain legitimacy.
Judge Edward Cronon dismissed the fighting charge against Bullhead Fred Luedke, saying the punishment he received was enough. Gust Tonke, his foe, was discharged as well for doing the natural thing after the saloon brawl began following Luedke’s insult about Tonke’s sister. Tonke had the better of the fight. Luedke’s face appeared badly battered.
Tomorrow at 2 PM the Wisconsin Industrial Commission holds a public hearing in the city hall council chamber to gather information for setting a minimum wage in La Crosse. No subpoenas will be issued. The Manufacturers' and Jobbers' club hosts, but testimony from retailers workers and interested citizens is welcome.
The council license committee under Frank Kohn set Monday night June 22 as the hearing date for 150 retail liquor license applications. Eighteen new saloonmen appear on the list and will be instructed on liquor laws with warnings of license revocation for infractions. Fred Wahrer may apply despite Retail Liquor Dealers association opposition and prior acquittal on an excise charge. Wahrer is not a member of the association.
Cambridge June 18 Harvard awarded honorary doctor of law to four figures: Secretary of Agriculture Houston Sir Charles Fitzpatrick Canada chief justice Arthur Prentice Rugg and Massachusetts chief justice. Argentine Ambassador Noon also honored at Yale. Harvard granted 45 degrees with law school about 15 and medical school about 100.
In St Joseph Missouri on June 18 Ben Black an artist known for beef stew received one year in the local jail for petty larceny after pleading guilty to burglary Judge Ryan approved the plea change noting the county jail needs a cook to prepare stew for prisoners and sentencing accordingly.
Crews at Poughkeepsie New York faced choppy water and a brisk breeze during morning practice. The session featured starts tests and long races with Pennsylvania and Washington crews continuing their extended training from recent days.
Deputy Sheriff Julius Watson served Gail Borden, the so called condensed milk king and multi millionaire, with a summons to defend a divorce suit brought in the California superior court by MrsHelen M Borden.
George Wall and J. P. McGee are held by police after a fight in a box car at Second Street and Cameron Avenue. A pocketbook in McGee's pocket is claimed by Wall as his. McGee says Wall gave it to him. Both men were intoxicated and the dispute involves a pocketbox and a small amount of change.
Dr. Euclid B. Rogers spoke to a large Springfield audience on the topic End of Education. The address captivated listeners from start to finish as he outlined his views, urging reforms and signaling a shift in local educational policy.
One hundred thirty seven graduates received diplomas at the fifth annual commencement in the normal auditorium. Dr Euclid B Rogers of Springfield delivered the principal address on The End of Education Not a Living But a Life. He urged broad education and civic uplift through education.
Judge Farrell serves as first patron at the opening of the United States pioneer cooperative plant in the city. He helps unload prime hogs and receives the first cooperative pork check as the facility begins operations.
Judge James Farrell delivers three loads of hogs to the new Farmers Cooperative Packing Company as its doors open. The first U S cooperative packing check is issued to Farrell. Manager Boyd proclaims top market prices and strong cooperative vows to revolutionize the meat business with farmer and consumer benefits.
Unsettled conditions persist tonight and Friday with probable local showers across La Crosse and surrounding areas. Wisconsin expected partly cloudy to showers while Minnesota faces unsettled weather and cooler northeast portions. River stages show no major changes in the next 48 hours.
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