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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1914
Page
6
President Wilson declares woman suffrage a state issue not federal, shocks 709 suffragists in the White House East Room by turning away from their heckling and leaving amid astonished onlookers. Most attendees expected a handshake but were not afforded one.
The Mississippi River rose about 1 to 2 feet since early morning as heavy rains drove the rise, with Red Wing reporting crest near four feet and sloughs north of St. Paul expected to absorb much of the flood. Residents who fled river flats after the collar dam break began returning as the river showed a five inch rise today following yesterday’s flood.
Mrs Ella Agnes Unity wife of A M Duty of 129 South Sixth street died this morning at 19 00. Native of Arcadia Wisconsin funeral services will be held there. Survived by husband two children Bernice and Lymen two sisters Miss Rueda Hensel La Crosse and Mrs Arthur Hensel Milwaukee ten brothers Rudolph Topeka Emil St Paul and Herman Sherwood. Funeral arrangements not yet made.
A robber blasted the City Safe in Brainerd, Mink, rifling $1,406 before escaping. City Clerk V. N. Rod erick was assaulted during the heist. A widely engaged girl appears worn from repeated engagements.
List of visitors at the headquarters includes Edoward Hegenbart from Brainerd Minnesota and many others from Minneapolis Chicago Wisconsin and more with addresses on Jackson street State street and various avenues. Names include George Hanes W L McCeal K Magelssen Leo Spettel and Lucile Chandler among many others.
LIHLEOT PRISON ST. LOUIS Mo Time 80 Pant J Morrin business agent of the bridge structural iron workers union and John J Barry president and organizer of the same local now in Leavenworth Kan convicted of conspiracy in the alleged dynamite plot have been unanimously re-elected it Was announced today The Aquitania is the fastest liner afloat and if she is lucky she will retain this title for at least twenty minutes or half an hour.
Washington reports a political clash within the immigration bureau as Commissioner F A Larned and inspectors including Frank H Ainsworth clash over conduct. Investigations directed by Secretary Wilson follow accusations of misuse of funds, improper site selection, and biased releases tied to Chinese exclusion efforts.
Governor Francis E B McGovern will be the principal speaker at La Crosse Homecoming Day with a 2 to 4 pm reception in the court house park. He arrives 12 46 pm over the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul Madison line. If rain, events shift to the circuit court chamber. Schools and colleges are invited to visit tomorrow morning from 9 30 to 10 30 and 1 30 to noon.
Police, firemen, G A R members and local ball players join a morning hour schedule before Mach for events. An evening pageant titled Wiscottsln im Cameron fark and band concerts draw crowds downtown. The mayor switched on a new White Way lighting system from Third street to 71 posts, purchased from Minneapolis, creating a striking riverside view from Pettibone park and upriver toward Main.
D R Davis and L H Stafford of St Paul paused at La Crosse on their way down the Mississippi in the Jupiter bound for New Orleans. They left St Paul Sunday to undertake a vacation voyage with stopovers at principal river towns before the boat is shipped north from New Orleans. The American Home Economics association opened its annual convention in Cleveland with a plan to urge wartime beef economy.
City Attorney Higbee announced he could not locate any ruling by Attorney General Walter C. Owen requiring breweries or beer retailers to hold a city retail liquor license. The search followed council members’ request at the previous meeting.
New Orleans leads a regional rat plague prevention campaign as health officials warn Ohio river ports and southern states of preventive steps. Two epidemiologists are dispatched to river towns while Seattle reports another rat plague case.
Niagara Falls Ontario June 30 General Carranza’s note to ABC mediators prompts a request for more time to consult generals on peace talks with Huerta delegates. Mediators read it as support for entry into the plan by constitutionalistas. Chicago June 30 a plumbing firm receives a rush order for a large death tub from El Paso and ships it at $125 transport.
Temperatures yesterday in Algh reached 73 with a 58 low and 0 precipitation. La Crosse and vicinity face unsettled tonight with showers, Wednesday mostly fair and little temperature change. Wisconsin sees unsettled tonight and Wednesday with local showers and warmer south. Minnesota: partly cloudy tonight and Wednesday with local showers. Iowa: unsettled tonight and Wednesday with local showers and warmer east portion. River stages indicate rises near Red Wing and Reeds, with La Crosse continuing to climb over several days.
Oscar Gechwind applied to City Clerk H Hoffman for a license for the saloon in the Wisconsin House. The place, owned by Fred Wehrer, had its license rejected previously after testimony by Police Chief John B Webber and others that it bred drunks. The council voted 13 to 5 against Webber's partners. The application proceeds to the council.
Reports from Vienna describe public unrest after the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand. Kaiser Wilhelm will travel to Vienna with German nobility to attend funeral arrangements, while Emperor Franz Joseph faces a precarious health situation and private viewings of the dignitaries.
William Frederick Genrich, a city resident for 29 years, died yesterday afternoon at his home from old age. Survived by three children Miss Millie Louise Genrich of La Crosse Merman of Elroy Arg and William of Chicago. Funeral tomorrow at 2 o'clock at the home and 2:30 at the German Lutheran Church West Avenue and Division Street Rev J T Gamm to officiate. Interment at Oak Grove Cemetery.
Walter Atchisan a young Ken Kian was jailed on horse theft charges in Warren county Indiana. He touched off a stick of dynamite placing his face over the explosive and his head was blown off causing panic among other inmates in the jail.
June 30. The Near East situation is extremely tense and Horace Waskell of Jerusalem warns Greece and Turkey may clash again. He says the Balkan war settled nothing and the powers will watch while the people suffer as they back away from intervention.
Kansas farmers plan to carry wire telegraph instruments in their wheat fields to prevent getting lost. The devices are intended to aid navigation and location tracking during field work.
The article discusses careful fabric choices for bathing suits, recommending satin, taffeta, and cravenetted mohair for durability and appearance. It describes a drop-shoulder suit with side-front closure and a three-piece skirt, plus accompanying garments like a padded beach outfit and a long-effect blouse with belt, noting appropriate materials and sizes.
Washington on June 30 reports a rush to pay income taxes in large cities. Treasury tally shows over $25 million collected so far with a $54 million forecast, while penalties rise for delinquent filers and a national tax dodger hunt is set to begin.
A special Milwaukee railroad train will take Minnesota citizens home after the Fourth of July celebration. E G Atkins, superintendent of the 8S M division, announced a train leaving La Crosse at 11 PM on July 4, running to Preston. The regular 4 PM train will be held until 4.
St Paul June 30 bank clearings rise by 810 226 790 over June 1913 signaling a strong prosperity wave in the northwest. Merchants jobbers wholesalers and railroads expect bumper crops with business improving across the board and collections turning easier.
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