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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1910
Page
1
A court has refused a new trial for Hyde, the convicted prisoner of the Swopes case, keeping him in jail while he appeals to a higher court. Local officials emphasize the decision maintains public safety as legal proceedings advance.
Judge Latshaw overrules Dr. B Clark Hyde bid for a new trial in the Col Thomas H Swope murder case pronounces Tuesday a life sentence though Hyde may appeal The trial focused on murder by strychnine and cyanide amid claims of family motive and financial gain The defense argues Mrs Hyde faced stress and contends for bail while awaiting appeal
In Jersey City jail the fourth alienist panel continues the mental examination of Porter Charlton held for the murder of his wife near Lake Como Italy. A final report is expected to be completed tomorrow with experts likely to conclude he suffers from some form of dementia. Extradition decision to return Charlton to the United States looms as Rome reviews the case.
Judge George C. Holt of York urged capital punishment for habitual criminals in the Wisconsin Bar Association annual address. He criticized court leniency and warned that crime requires stronger deterrents as police magistrates handle prisoners.
Jurors in Illinois could not reach a verdict in the Browne bribery case regarding Senator Lorimer’s election. After 115 hours, the panel was discharged at 11 06 this morning with no agreement, as State's Attorney Wayman moves to retry Browne at the next court session. Browne claimed vindication and vowed an early retrial.
Washington announces the appointment of William T. Thompson, former Nebraska attorney general, to the Treasury Department solicitor post succeeding M. D. O Connell who has resigned. term begins October 1.
Constantinople reports the conflict hinges on Greece accepting apology and indemnity for the Roumanian mail boat looting at Piraua. Turkey demands settlement or war, with Roumania aligned with Turkey in the dispute.
Program for this evening and Thursday lists 7 30 concert by the Royal Italian Guards band conducted by Sig Pasquale Ferrante and Walter Eccles humorist. Thursday morning lecture Health by Matt R Sawyer. Thursday afternoon Lady Entertainers Quartette and Sunshine by Dr A A Willetts. Thursday evening concert by Lady Entertainers Quartette and lecture by Senator Thomas P Gore of Oklahoma.
In the hot tent the Chautauqua sessions draw large crowds for Matt R. Sawyers live wire talk on money. He urges care with finances and studies the money side of business, noting the value of prudent saving and life insurance. He argues preachers and churches face money pressures and stresses considering wealth and happiness. (Continued on Page Six)
In Minneapolis five men died and three were injured when a large acetylene gas generator tank exploded in the basement of the Point Saloon at the Crystal Lake and Robbinsdale roads intersection. Names given include Charles Giebenhain and Louis Hamisch, with others identified as Eugene Hamlin and Albert Hirth. a man named Joseph Silbaugh is listed as missing or deceased. Fire followed, reducing the building to ashes. Authorities suggest an acetylene generator defect, though the cause may remain uncertain.
A St Louis University seismograph recorded a quake today from 5:41 to 6:08 am with six shocks. Father Goesse said the quake originated underground and likely caused no surface damage. Shocks were felt as far as Cleveland and Washington.
A man identified by police as Charles Berquist of Florence Wisconsin drank carbolic acid in a Grant hotel room in Chicago. He was found dying with a post office key reading Box 227 Florence Wisconsin in his pocket.
Gliddenites left Des Moines after overnight visits with local car enthusiasts. They began at 8 a m for a 219 mile run to Davenport via Cedar Rapids.
Bismarck North Dakota marks primary election day with both Democrats and Republicans selecting full state and congressional tickets to be voted on in the fall election.
In Santa Fe New Mexico on June 29 the announcement states that the constitutional conventions for New Mexico and Arizona will be held in October.
U S inspectors G A Knapp and J S Carey report the J. S. steamer crew acted admirably after a blaze near Victory. They deem the boat in good order and say the fire’s cause may never be known. Diver Charles Monday searches for Jack Plein’s body as authorities pursue leads. Captain W A Thompson notes the wreck does not block the channel and may not require movement.
Mrs. Gussie Ogden Diewitz sister in law to Mrs Ogden Armour of Chicago worth 500000 was granted a divorce from Ernest Diewitz a piano salesman in Cincinnati on June 29 It notes her plan to devote life and fortune to aid women escaping unhappy marriages.
New York June 29 Mrs Clifford B Harmon daughter of Commodore Benedict became the first New York society leader to fly in an aeroplane. She completed ten miles at Hempstead Plains while her husband piloted the Farman biplane.
Two rival crews from Harvard and Yale rest on the Thames in New London preparing for the annual river race tomorrow. One crew sails under Old John Harvard allegiance at Red Top, the other for Elihu Yale at Gates Ferry, both determined for victory.
Geo W. Ehler secretary of the Public Athletic League of Baltimore has been appointed director of physical training at the University of Wisconsin. He fills the vacancy caused by the resignation of Dr. Charles P. Hutchins.
One thousand workers at Whitaker-Glessner sheet mills in Wheeling walked out in sympathy with 1200 employees at Laughlin mill in Martins Ferry. The company said both mills will remain closed until the second week of July to complete repairs.
Coast transportation rates reduced by 25 percent on Western Business. The change affects shipping costs across routes and ports, with carriers adjusting pricing structures and customers advised to review updated fare charts for shipments and services.
Inter state commerce commission ordered average freight cuts of about 25 percent across trans continental routes based on Spokane Portland and Nevada inputs. Major reductions target Pacific coast to Missouri river points with specific class rate drops and further cuts to Seattle Tacoma Portland interior points and California to Utah routes. A re hearing petition stalls the Missouri river rate mandate until October as railroads challenge the commission findings and power.
In Kentucky a cloudburst devastates Magoffin Knott and Floyd counties with four bodies recovered and dozens missing. Rescue teams search debris filled towns including Saylerville Beaver and Middle Creek as damage spans homes barns stores and a railroad bridge. Local reports note multiple families missing and heavy livestock losses.
Bob Fitzsimmons former world heavyweight champion arrived in Victoria British Columbia to witness the Jeffries Johnson fight then left on the steamer Pueblo for San Francisco to catch a train to Reno Ruby Roberts is confident Jeffries will win the bout.
The Illinois supreme court today handed down an opinion upholding the state parole law. The ruling reverses the court’s former opinion on the matter.
In Kiel Germany on June 29 the Kaiser's meteor yacht defeated Alex S Cochran's Westward and also beat Germania after suffering three defeats in prior races.
Washington June 29. The state department learned former President Zelaya is operating secret agents in New York aiding President Madriz against Nicaraguan insurgents and American interests. Reports from various sources suggest a near crisis in Nicaragua and potential U S involvement.
Edward S. Holmes, ex statistician in the agricultural department, pleads guilty to giving out advance information on the government cotton report and is fined $5,000. The case closes the 1905 cotton leak saga with other participants also pleading guilty and fined.
Coldest reading 66 in La Crosse and 94 warmest overall with 4 mph winds and no precipitation. Forecast through 7 pm Thursday calls for fair and continued warmth across Wisconsin Minnesota and Iowa with slight cooling near Lake Superior and warmer east portions tonight.
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