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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1914
Page
1
Representatives refuse to back down and insist mediation cannot proceed under the stated conditions. The dispute centers on constitutionalist demands and the hard line taken by Huerta's delegation, signaling an end to negotiation unless terms shift.
The Washington administration pressed to sustain mediation as hopes faded for settlement with Huerta. After a cabinet meeting officials warned the outlook remained uncertain though not yet hopeless. Reports of Ambassador Noan among ABC mediators could not be verified and Bryan said he had heard Noan was in Washington yesterday. No officials would confirm private talks with the president.
Washington reports a final U S stance if Huerta refuses to yield to a provisional government. Embargo on arms to rebels would resume and Vera Cruz pressure on Huerta would intensify. cabinet members differ on likelihood of surrender and risk of American intervention.
Attorney William F. Wolfe departed Staight for New York City to conduct business activities.
A party including Senator Otto Bosshard and Thomas Morris campaign leaders will travel to Sparta this afternoon for a meeting where Morris will speak tonight. The lieutenant governor departed by train at noon. A Sparta telegraph report says the outlook is good for an engaging gathering with Morris described as loaded for bear.
Constitutionalist President rules civilly while Villa holds de facto military dictatorship in a country split by rival authorities. The situation shows two separate governments contending for legitimacy as Villa asserts control over military and security matters.
Insurgent factions from Iowa and Illinois fought for seating at the Modern Woodmen of America convention in Toledo. They attacked current officers, demanded salary cuts, and threatened legal action to force recognition, while Minnesota administration delegates were seated amid disruption.
June 19 Hillcrest Alta near Fort McLeod Calgary reports a massive mine explosion at 9 30 am. Two hundred miners believed dead as six hundred entered. only four hundred escaped before black smoke engulfed the mouth. A special relief train was dispatched from Blairmore after word reached Calgary.
Mrs Embree of 111 South Second Street suspects her 16 year old daughter Lola Stewart was abducted after a search led to the Shanghai chop suey restaurant on South Third Street. A fight erupted when the parents attempted to take Lola away, with knives and bottles hurled. Police detained all parties and released them with orders to return. Lola was later sent home. Police plan to charge owner Hoay Lee with liquor sales without a license and possibly selling to minors, with a DA investigation to follow.
Sophie Cameron, once a regular court patron, is discharged after the district attorney says he was misled by the evidence. The case involved a dog killed by strychnine and rabbits near Nowak’s Pine Street home. Judge Brindley orders the defendant discharged as the state cannot prove the charges.
Employers and jobbers presented views in La Crosse on cost of living and the age to start earning. The commission heard voluntary testimony and noted it will use additional data from investigators. Most employers favored a $6 weekly minimum for women with a smaller rate during apprenticeship and an 18 year age for earning.
Douglas Ariz June 19 Messages received today by constitutionalist agents indicate Villa holds Chihuahua Coahuila and Sonora and Carranza is stripped of authority. Villa's agents are active among constitutionalist commanders on the west coast and leaders around Mazatlan Guaymas and Guadalajara are expected to pledge allegiance. Obregon's stance remains unknown.
An auto parade to West Salem starts at 12 45 to attend the international Guernsey cattle sale Officials from the Merchants' Association and Board of Trade promote the trip Henry N Boehm Edward Dittman Wm Doerflinger Frank Sisson George W Burton and others back the excursion Breeders from the U S and Canada will attend as local farmers join in large numbers A party led by H Clay Evenson J M Storkerson E J Conway and Frank Purgess left earlier to attend the Breeders association meeting
Marvin Beach, a chauffeur, shot Myrtle Armstrong, 26, after a two year love triangle. He wrote a note to his mother saying he was happy, then attempted suicide. Police found him in a hospital car where he tried to set his clothes ablaze.
Mrs John J Esch and her daughter arrived today after a Washington D C trip. Congressman Esch will remain in the capital until the current session ends.
In Des Moines Iowa today the chamber of commerce adopted resolutions urging Congress to adjourn until the country can assimilate legislation already passed. This follows a call by the Iowa Retail Merchants Association yesterday for Congress to halt anti trust bills.
A La Crosse delegation backs F Hixon for the U S Senate seat. Interviews show Hixon considering either governor or senator roles, with W E Barber noting no firm commitment yet. The group plans a private sleeper trip to the convention and anticipates 32 to 50 attendees.
West Salem, Wis to host a statewide Guernsey breeders gathering. Today tours visits farms of Griswold Lewis Stubbs and more. A livestock sale of 75 registered cattle follows tomorrow. Speakers include Charles Hill William Caldwell and Professor C P Norgord on alfalfa and Wisconsin as a Guernsey state.
ANCON Panama June 19 The San ta Clara an 11000 ton steamship owned by W R Grace and Co and from Seattle is being slowly pulled through the canal to test the waterway carrying lumber for canal construction.
The Thomas Morris senatorial campaign committee filed its first statement of contributions and disbursements with Secretary of State John S. Donald. Contributions totaled 75 dollars and disbursements reached 64 dollars for postage, cleaning headquarters, and printing.
In Butte Montana on June 19 the seceding miners executive committee will draft a plan for an independent union. The move signals a new crisis in the butter labor market and the broader Western Federation of Miners split.
Figures from Sacramento show California has 100,000 licensed automobiles paying the tax this year. The state also lists 20,361 motor cycles and 14,094 chauffeur licenses. Receipts on motor vehicles exceed $1,200,000.
London June 19 Five thousand dollar guarantee for their twenty round bout on July 16 was posted today by Gunboat Smith the American heavyweight and by Georges Carpentier the French champion.
Washington June 19 Senate confirmed William G. Sharp of Ohio as ambassador to France and John B. McGauran as surveyor for Colorado this afternoon.
Western fours in Los Angeles express eagerness to prove ability in actual competition with the big four or any eastern crack, Reginald Weiss notes as a prominent Pacific coast player.
Mrs. C. A. Hunt wife of Hotel La Crosse proprietor is visiting her sister-in-law Mrs. E. E. Fix in Chicago.
In Washington on June 19 a bitter five hour closed session debated the confirmation of E R Moore for United States marshal of the northern district of Iowa. Moore was approved by the Senate this afternoon after the lengthy closed-door discussion.
John Tanking aged 117 and his wife 117 celebrated their 78th anniversary in Sioux City on June 9. They wed in Holland in 1836, traveled to America in 1838, and lived in La Crosse Wisconsin and Grand Island Nebraska before moving to Sioux City five years ago.
Yesterday’s data show high 76 and low 52 with .30 inches of precipitation. Forecast through 8 p m Saturday calls for generally fair and warmer conditions in La Crosse and Wisconsin, with unsettled tonight and Saturday in parts of Minnesota and Iowa and showers possible in extreme east portions tonight. River bulletin notes pressure trends toward fair weather tonight into Saturday.
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