05 Mar 1913
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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1913
Page
1
Physicians halt Friedmann and White Plague efforts as pilgrims face crushed hope. Medical teams struggle to halt a mysterious outbreak while communities cling to scarce treatments. Names and places remain uncertain amid mounting uncertainty.
Charles H Finlay president of the Aetna National Bank offers one million dollars if Dr Friedmann's tuberculosis cure proves successful. He says New York doctors interfere and offices cannot be rented and urges giving the visiting physician a fair chance to demonstrate his cure.
Past 24 hours shows high 26 and low 20 with no precipitation. Forecasts call for local showers and much colder conditions tonight and Thursday with snow in Wisconsin and Minnesota areas, a cold wave, brisk northwest winds, and generally fair weather elsewhere.
Comptroller Fries asserts the County Board ignored a portion of city tax in forming the budget, costing the city 43007 in projected revenue. The dispute centers on allocations and the impact on city funds.
City comptroller W J Fries says county budget estimates overlooked 20 percent of the city income tax amounting to about 7 000 dollars. As a result the county will carry a 4 300 dollar surplus funded by the city, since the city owes 62 percent of the total tax need.
E. W. Purcell a track laborer was killed by Burlington No 53 yesterday morning between Victory and Genoa three miles south of Genoa He stepped from the southbound track to avoid a way freight and died instantly after being struck by the opposing train The body was taken to Genoa and turned over to Vernon county authorities Purcell a former construction gang worker had quit his job March 1 Railroad men said intoxication likely hindered his ability to see the oncoming train.
Dr. Bastianelli, renowned specialist who rushed to Egypt to attend J. P. Morgan, arrived back in Rome from Cairo amid coverage of the financier’s visit and health concerns.
A short item notes the Democratic party organizing phase in Congress with emphasis on swift setup procedures and leadership alignment among members. No specific figures or dates are provided in the readable text.
The Senate agreed in executive session to confirm President Wilson's cabinet nominees, including Edgar E. Clark for the Interstate Commerce Commission. The session also discussed caucus leadership with Clark as Democratic speaker nominee and Underwood reelected Ways and Means chair. Senate adjourned after confirmations.
Geoffrey England, an aviator, died when his monoplane’s mechanism failed. The craft plunged 600 feet to the ground near Saultsbury on March 5.
The text reflects a theme around Brandeis and legal actions with mentions of an interstate commission and new law. It implies a figure nicknamed People’s Lawyer preparing to represent and apply forthcoming legal changes. The fragmentary lines suggest court or regulatory context rather than a completed report.
Reports from Washington say Louis D. Brandeis, famed Boston attorney, may head the physical valuation inquiry for the Interstate Commerce Commission. The Taft administration had considered him a commissioner nominee, and he may serve as an expert under the Adamson La Follette bill to trace value elements for rate making.
The article emphasizes informing the public about railroad claims and expert views on physical values while promising to explain the theory of just valuation. It notes coverage continues on page 6 with additional market details and analyses.
John A. Steele a 58 year old former La Crosse police officer dropped dead from heart failure while unloading wood near Crosby's point. The coroner ruled heart failure and no inquest. Steele resided in La Crosse 33 years and left the police in 1892 to work in teaming then city street department. He leaves a son Charles Steele and daughter Mrs William Roden. Wife died a year ago.
A fire at the Imperial hotel in Laurium near Calumet Michigan injured six people with one likely fatal. Firemen evacuated eighteen guests from upper floors as residents jumped to escape. Domestic worker Hilda Ala fell from the third story, sustaining probable fatal injuries. Property loss estimated at twenty thousand dollars.
American Consul at Manzanillo reports the killing of Frank Horace an American, in Coalcoman. He was shot in a shop doorway and a Mexican bystander was also killed. Authorities are asked for an official explanation.
In Los Angeles on March 5, the Darrow bribery trial heads toward closing arguments with the jury expected to decide the fate of Clarence S. Darrow tomorrow afternoon. The defense and state teams have presented their last arguments as the case nears conclusion.
J L Utermoehl is reelected secretary as F Saltz presses a holding company project for North La Crosse factory sites. Saltz has raised 9500 of 20000 for the Sawyer and Austin mill site with plans to sell lots to fund the venture. The board of trade, meeting at the La Crosse club, will pursue the project and seek further capital. Herman O Klein also reelected treasurer. A chautauqua proposal was rejected and other matters were kept private.
Hamburg reports fifty eight sailors drowned when the German torpedo boat S-178 was rammed and cut in two by cruiser Yorck during night maneuvers off Heligoland. Only fifteen survivors from the S 178 were recovered.
President Wilson begins his first full day in office with a personal first person statement on patronage, a cabinet meeting before confirmation, and open access for reporters. Tumulty breaks customs by occupying outer White House offices while photographers roam, and direct quotation plans are announced. The day starts early as Wilson greets Tumulty’s swearing in and meets New York delegates.
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