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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1914
Page
1
Crowds fill the church as John M. Holley lies in state and a eulogy is delivered by Rev. Rowlison. The service reflects on the deceased’s life and impact, with attendees from the community paying their respects in a solemn ceremony.
The body of John M Holley Sr was buried with military honors after thousands viewed him in state at the Congregational church. A guard of eight was posted at the bier while Grand Army men and the U V W attended. Taps and a firing salute followed the procession to the cemetery where he rests beside his wife.
Washington June 22 The Supreme Court set aside the conviction of Patrick Collins and Thomas Maloney tobacco planters of Mason County Kentucky for violating the Kentucky tobacco pooling law by selling their crop in violation of a growers pool to the Burley Tobacco. The law was enacted after night rider outrages and the court held that the Kentucky trust laws were void.
Washington June 22 The effort to push trust legislation through the Senate will begin this afternoon after the appropriation bill is considered. Senator Newlands, chair of the Interstate Commerce Committee, planned to take up the Federal Trade Commission bill.
Washington dispatch reports Consul Ostetter stating that all Americans imprisoned by the Talists in Tepic were freed by General Obregon when Tepic fell to the constitutionalists. The release covered Mas Fernandez and others.
Word reached here of the death of Mrs. Matt Wirtz formerly of La Crosse. She was a sister of Mrs. Katherine Bedessem of 331 Ferry street and mother of Mrs. Nic Gillis of 426 South Pint street. Interment took place Long Beach.
A pastor eulogizes John M. Holley, detailing his reverence for his mother, college and navy service, Civil War era resilience, and postwar leadership in La Crosse. He served as Sunday school superintendent for forty years, led church and civic causes, built a stable family heritage, and pursued business integrity for communal good.
La Crosse county farmers paid nearly eight thousand dollars for purebred Guernsey cattle at West Salem Saturday. About 70 animals were sold by H W Griswold W Nicholls A I Stubbs S L Dudley and C D Griswold with West Salem buyers keeping the best in the county. Fancy France topped at 425 dollars bought by W F Miller of West Salem. Winnie of Poldenius at 395 dollars bought by Harry Jewett. Loree at 130 dollars bought by W H Flemming of Pepin.
Walter Smith age 5 son of Mr and Mrs Warren Smith of 532 Avon Street is near death at St Francis hospital after his clothing caught fire during a bonfire at his home. His mother rolled him in wet grass and doused flames before rushing him inside for medical care. Dr J L Callahan ordered immediate hospital transfer and cautioned the boy’s recovery remains uncertain.
Spokane and inland Intermountain cities won a protracted fight against sixteen railroads as the Supreme Court upheld generalized rate reductions. The decision validates lower westbound freight rates to inland cities, shaping national commerce amid clashes between the Interstate Commerce Commission and the Commerce Court.
Lieutenant Governor Tom Morris and journalist J M Axtell began a week long tour. He stopped in Galesville Blair Whitehall Independnce Mondovi with plans to speak at each stop. The trip faced road problems from heavy rain but progress continued through Durand Pepin Ar kansas Ellsworth Pierce St Croix Dunn and Barron counties.
New York June 22 The cruiser Utah arrived from a cruise to Vera Cruz and Tampico and will dock at the navy yard for overhaul tomorrow.
The Supreme Court today ruled against the railroads in a disputed Intermountain rate case. The decision ends weeks of circuit court wrangling as shippers praised the ruling and regulators indicated potential next steps, detailing the implications for freight pricing and common carrier duties.
A regulatory decision finds that land transport providers may not reduce long haul charges to match ocean freight rates. The ruling preserves price structures for road hauls, arguing that competition with sea routes should not drive below cost. The decision impacts shippers and trucking firms nationwide.
Dear Editor the girls of a local establishment protest the six dollar weekly minimum wage saying it cannot cover board room and living costs. they note board washing and room charges and question how any worker or employer could survive on six dollars per week. they call for the public to provide a workable combination.
Judge Cronon granted a court order to shoot a savage bulldog after it bit children. Charles Cobine of 224 North Seventh Street faced the warrant as Dr J M Furstman sought chloroform to spare the head and spine for rabies testing in Madison. Earlier police also shot a young spaniel owned by Charles Holway at 1419 Cass Street.
Within the past twenty four hours eleven residents of Chicago have been bitten by mad dogs. The season is on with authorities warning residents to avoid stray animals and seek medical attention after exposures. Local clinics report increased rabies concerns and urge vaccination consideration.
A spaniel found at Fifteenth and Market frothing and unable to stand had earlier bitten Julien Bloom, 15, and Donald Heggy, with doctors ordering six weeks confinement. Police sought a warrant to suppress the dog but a court delay and lack of authority delayed action. locals fear further incidents while the chief notes police may act without court orders if the dog shows rabies.
Julia Simons, 18, is missing after leaving her mother's home on Wood Street Thursday evening. Police are assisting in the search, aided by a railroad contact who is out of town. The case remains a deep mystery with no trace found despite silent police efforts.
The U S Supreme Court ruled unanimously that Southern Pacific owns title to 200000 acres of California oil land valued at about 500 million dollars. The decision resolved patent disputes after California Detroit and Cleveland citizens claimed mineral rights under old grants. The court answered seven questions about mineral lands and patents, affirming railroad title while allowing possible government suits for fraud. Justice Vandeventer noted petroleum is a mineral and discussed implications for vast land holdings.
Butter in Elgin Ul was quoted at 27 and a quarter cents today, the same price as the prior week. Market observers note steady demand and stable pricing in the regional dairy market.
Spreading rails caused Burlington passenger train No. 452 to derail 1 000 feet west of Victory Wisconsin at 1 10 today due to heat. Four coaches left the track but no one was killed. several passengers were bruised. Jas OBrien from La Crosse throttled the train with Conductor T B Downer of Minneapolis in charge. the train had arrived from the Pacific coast at 12 20 today. The observation car two standard sleepers and one Gardiner sleeper derailed but did not overturn. W D Sadler assistant superintendent of the La Crosse division rode the train and was uninjured.
Madison dispatch reports Miss Margaret Wilson daughter of the president and Mrs Charlotte Perkins Gilman of New York traveled with Miss Zona Gale to Portage Wisconsin. Wilson will sing at a neighborhood club meeting Tuesday night in Portage.
A bolt struck W. F. Whitbeck's barn at Sand Lake Coulee Saturday evening, causing total loss of the barn and most contents. The livestock were reportedly saved.
Council to act this week if the $2,500 request is granted. Sentiment favors the deal, though uncertainty remains. Authority and stake rest with local officials as negotiations proceed.
A weather summary notes unsettled conditions tonight and Tuesday with probable local showers and cooler temperatures in La Crosse Wisconsin and Minnesota. The Gulf states plateau and central regions are fair to cloudy with some rain in parts of the Missouri and Mississippi valleys. River forecasts show no major stage changes in the next 48 hours.
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