Town Wiped Out by Wind and Fire
A town in Arkansas was destroyed by wind and fire, with about 5000 residents reported as gone. Rescue efforts mobilize as crews search for survivors and assess the extent of damage.
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09 Mar 1909
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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1909
Page
1
Storm Leaves Brinkley Wreckage and Toll Rising
A massive Arkansas River storm and tornado devastate Brinkley Arkansas with at least ten white and twenty black dead and forty hurt. Fire ruins and debris ravage the town as relief trains bring aid and bodies for burial, while searchers comb the wreckage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Ark
Brinkley
Brinkley Toéey
Porter Foote
J. L. Sterritt
Henry Stovall, Jr
Phillips
Belle Darden
Chas
Frenze
Mrs. Hood
Clara Ross
Little Rock
Noen
Beautiful Girl Shot By Lover In Maryland
Miss Jane Reed was killed on a Mount Washington road. Joseph J. Mueller, her fiancé who was with her, gave a written statement admitting he fired the shot, claiming it was aimed at a highwayman during a robbery and that the killing was accidental. He is held without bail awaiting investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Jane Reed
Mount Washington
Jos. J. Mueller
Mael
Asa Turner Returns Home After Navy Service
Asa Turner, a fireman who served 2½ years in the United States Navy, has returned to his parents’ home at 504 Cass Street. He sights much of the world during his cruise on the Da, brings home souvenirs from distant lands, and plans to rejoin the crew on the 1th to finish a four year enlistment term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Navy
Asa Turner
Cass Street
Turner
Mr. Turner
Mrs Teal Denied Certificate and Faces 12 Month Sentence
Mrs Ben Teal wife of a noted stage director was refused a certificate and must serve a 12 month sentence as ruled by Justice O Gorman in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ben Teal
The Last Picture Taken of Roosevelt and His Tennis Cabinet
A mass photo at the White House captures Theodore Roosevelt with key leaders nicknamed the Tennis Cabinet. Notables include M Jusserand, Truman H Newberry, Henry Hoyt, Satterlee, Winthrop, Murray, Smith, Leupp, Moody, Garfield, Bacon, Loeb and others, with the bronze gift presented that afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
President Roosevelt
White House
Roosevelt
M. Jusserand
Truman H. Newberry
Navy
Henry M. Hoyt
Attorney General
Taft
Mr. Wickersham
Treasury
Beekman Winthrop
Lawrence D. Murray
Herbert Knox Smith
Gifford Pinchot
Government Forestry Service
U. S
Henry D. Stimson
New York
Woodruff
W. W. Heffelfinger
Subduing Women in Turkey Sparks Outrage at Chicago Meeting
Chicago March 9 The Chicago section of the council of Jewish women reacts to Moses Ariel of Constantinople now a Chicago University student who claimed Turkish husbands fear divorce over broken dishes and barred travel for women. He argued Turkish women are kept ignorant and content. The audience expressed unease at his remarks about women’s rights and privileges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Council of Jewish Women
Moses Ariel
Constantinople
Chicago University
Turkey
Arie
Ariel
Miners Fight Looms Between Officials and Union in Anthracite
New York reports say arbitration may avert a strike as union leaders and operators prepare for talks at the Reading company offices in Philadelphia. Miners demand include one year contracts with full union recognition, shorter hours, a uniform wage scale, sliding pay based on coal value, and end to favoritism in work assignments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Pennsylvania
Reading Company
Philadelphia
Lewis
United Mine Workers of America
Taft to Confer on House Rules with Cannon Faction
Washington March 9 President Taft plans a conference with Republican leaders to settle the House session rules. Ex Congressman Watson met Taft, with Speaker Cannon and Dalzell likely to attend. Insurgents plan a caucus to push for reform including who appoints committees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Taft
House
Watson
Indiana
Speaker Cannon
Dalzell
Cannon
Uncle Joe
Government case nearly quashed against Standard Oil
Federal Judge Anderson ruled the government's case unlikely to succeed against Standard Oil, due to reliance on Illinois classification to prove intent. The circuit court of appeals had deemed the evidence insufficient, making dismissal likely and the defense poised for victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard Oil Company
Anderson
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Circuit Court of Appeals
Illinois
United States District Attorney
Wilkerson
Standard O's
Evn
Zeppelin's Ascension in New Airship Marks Return
Friedrichshafen reports Count Zeppelin piloted the new airship Zeppelin III for his first ascent since the destruction of the second ship. The crew was drawn entirely from the army battalion, reflecting a formal demonstration of the craft's capabilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zeppelin
Friedrichshafen
Count Zeppelin
Wright Brothers to Fly in Rome on Planned Tour
Wright brothers Wilbur and Orville are expected to astonish Rome with their aeroplane and plan to tour the city, then proceed to Rome next month for a series of flights.
Missouri Supreme Court rejects partnership plan in Standard Oil case
The Missouri Supreme Court today denied Standard Oil’s motion for partnership modification and postponed ouster actions. The court overruled a motion to show severance by Waters-Pierce and accepted Waters-Pierce’s fine payment, suspending ouster but reserving enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson City, Mo
Supreme Court of Missouri
Standard Oil Company
The
Standard
Hagerman
Indefi
Supreme Court
Major
Waters-Pierce Company
Epidemic of quitting hits six days race as teams collapse
New York March 9 An epidemic of quitting disrupted the six days race with several pairs breaking up due to illness and exhaustion. Doms and Navez, O’Driscoll, and Adams moved to new pairings while others retired. The field narrowed to thirteen teams as Balke and Adams quit, leaving Navez and Keller at 167 miles 8 laps in the thirty fifth hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Annable
Garden
O'Driscoll
Doms
Navez
O’driscoll
Mike Spring
Adams
Coleman
Chicago
Peter Golden
Hegelman
Corri
Dineen
Prouty
Balke
Income Tax Approved by French Chamber in Paris
Paris March 9 The chamber of deputies voted to impose an income tax after a long and bitter debate. The measure is expected to drive away much of the rich foreign colony, chiefly Americans, who have spent their income in Paris. Shopkeepers opposed it, but government revenue needs brought passage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Chamber of Deputies
Keel of Battleship Florida Laid at Brooklyn Yard
Blowing of whistles and a marine band marked the ceremony as the keel of the battleship Florida was laid at the Brooklyn navy yard in New York on March 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Langs Street
Florida
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Deliberate Effort to Cover Tracks in Wisconsin Campaign Money
The Madison bank cashier C E Shape testified that many vouchers were unsigned and records did not reveal money sources or destinations. La Follette supporters say this signals deliberate concealment of campaign funds used to aid Stephenson’s bid. Esman testified McGovern workers were won over by Hatton. Krumrey is expected to testify tomorrow to clarify irregularities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wis
C. E. Shape
Marshall-Iilsley Bank
la Follette
Stephenson
Esman
McGovern
Hatton
Krumrey
Sheboygan
Hatton accused of winning McGovern workers in secret
W L Esman campaign manager for F E McGovern testifies before a legislative investigation panel that W H Hatton gained support from several McGovern workers. He names James Harney and Senator Krumrey as converts and says Harney was hired by McGovern managers while Krumrey shifted allegiance in August. W H Dick, Hatton’s campaign manager, explains on the stand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison, Wis
W. L. Esman
Milwaukee
F. E. McGovern
United States
Legislative Investigation Committee Today
W. H. Hatton
McGovern
Esman
James Harney
Senator Krumrey
Plymouth
Hatton
Harney
Henry Krumrey
W. H. Dick
New London
Gordon Denies Subpoena and Calls Tribune Lies
The Tribune pressed Attorney Gordon on a Madison subpoena while he raged at being linked to Ike Stephenson money. Gordon denied hiding in La Crosse, slammed the phone, and refused to divulge the money handler’s identity or respond to further public questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon
Mr. Gordon
The
Tribune
Ike” Stephenson
la Crosse County
State Investigating Committee
Stephenson
Madison
Wisconsin and Minnesota Weather Forecasts Overview
Coldest in La Crosse at 30 and Moorhead 6 above with Shreveport at 80 as the warmest. Forecasts for today predict rain or snow in Wisconsin with possible heavy precipitation tonight and colder conditions on Wednesday. Minnesota expected partly cloudy tonight and Wednesday with snow in the east, while Iowa faces snow and colder conditions tonight and partly cloudy Wednesday with snow in the east. High north to northeast winds across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Crosse
U. S
Moorhead
Shreveport
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Iowa
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