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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1909
Page
8
In Washington a law restricts officials from disclosing information or records except by presidential direction. Penalties include a $1000 fine, one year imprisonment, or both. The piece argues publicity should be automatic rather than at the president’s sole whim.
The text argues for full public access to tax data to ensure fair valuation and assessment. It criticizes a publicity plan crafted under Aldrich as a fake and claims leaders like Aldrich Root and Wickersham oppose effective tax law, suggesting lawmakers without their backing cannot craft workable legislation.
The Chicago Athletic Association confirms a triangle track meet with Chicago A A New York A A and Irish American A C on August 7. Coach Martin Delaney says star performers will compete including Olympic team members Shaw Fifield Jacobs Cook French Blankenagle Atlee Hamilton and Huff across hurdles pole vault distance and sprint events.
A clipped reflection notes that even noble actions cannot alter a man’s remaining status or circumstances after his deeds are done. The line underscores limits of personal virtue against ongoing social or personal condition.
An inquest examined whether John Schmidt died of natural causes or ill treatment at the Wisconsin Reform School in Green Bay. Guards and inmates testified Schmidt was roughly handled and punished while others said he was too weak to work. Doctors testified his physical condition was poor and light duties were warranted.
Jefferson WisconsinJune 34 John A Buiehta stationary engineer seated in sun by the engine room was overcome and a switch engine struck him on the head He recovered and asked an assistant to shut off the big engine The assistant did not know how Buiehta went to show him staggered fell into the rapidly revolving fly wheel and was hurled to death
Milwaukee officers chase a shabbily dressed man suspected of stabbing Miss Bergoda Vick a 21 year old stenographer near West Allis. The assailant also tried to stab others on Grand avenue as police pursue five suspects matching his description.
Ashland Wisconsin June 30 Chief Schaetzle was ousted by a 3 to 2 vote after accusations of intoxication on several occasions and overpayment for supplies though no profit was shown He served as a fireman for over twenty years praised for bravery but faulted for lax discipline and allowing subordinates to drink heavily
Mrs. Alberta Lundstrum known as Vera Lee receives an eighteen month sentence after being charged with killing her.
Vera Lee, wife of Otto E. Lundstrum, was found guilty of manslaughter in the fourth degree after a short jury deliberation on January 17. Judge Turner sentenced her to eighteen months in the state prison at Waupun. She expressed relief at the sentence and said it would give her time to reform.
Spokane chamber of commerce president Frederick E Goodall reports about 2000 healthy minded bachelors in the Inland Empire seeking wives. They span eastern Washington and Oregon northern Idaho western Montana and southeastern British Columbia with letters to Goodall urging marriage. Reverend D D Vaughan sparked the movement.
A Halstad Street Institutional church pastor in Chicago says over 200 girls from his congregation will marry honest men who can make clean money. One eligible woman notes they seek real home makers and are attracted to men who work, with many candidates from forests, mines, rail camps, and factories. The bachelor letters will be sent to Rev. Vaughan in Chicago for responses.
President Charles A. Comiskey of the White Sox denies a report that Joe Cantillon, then manager of the Washington club, will come to Chicago to manage the White Sox.
McCarey admitted to Undersheriff Goodman that he is the bank robber sought by Sheriff Henry and Deputy Manuel in Sparta Wisconsin. He acknowledged his motive to tell the truth given his current position and provided data for jail registration after being photographed. An attorney for the two other escapees was retained in Green Bay.
Detective Fielding left for Warrens last night to secure witnesses for McCarey hearing. Sparta council in special session granted light saloon licenses pool room and two drug store permits totaling 6400. Licenses include saloons to eight men, pool room to Wm Van Antwerp, and drug stores Chamberlain Pharmacy and Gross Schaller. License effective July 1. James H Burcum dies after eight years illness at 75. born Messina, New York. Funeral today with Ret Stevens officiating and Catholic cemetery interment.
Louis A. Christianson of Thiel Detective Service, Chicago, who managed strike breakers for the La Crosse & Miss co during the recent labor dispute, departed to take a larger contract. Known in police circles, he aided breakers at the Chicago Stars strike and handled men during Montgomery street car strike two years ago. He is nearly seven feet tall and heads from Chicago.
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