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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1909
Page
9
A wife speaks cautiously when her husband is the topic of discussion, avoiding direct expression of her true opinions. This dynamic suggests social pressures influence private views in public conversation.
The article discusses congressional rule changes under Speaker Cannon and the Democratic reaction. It notes the shift in committee appointments, minority leader Clark's stance on Fitzgerald, and the tariff bill timing. It mentions a Democratic caucus resolution requiring approval before Democrats join committees and hints at ongoing power struggles.
St. Petersburg March 16 The government says Russia must abandon passivity toward Persia and urges the two nations to adopt strict measures to restore peace. Britain agrees with Russia but cabinets disagree on exact repression method, delaying action.
Local ads list wedding rug offers from Nelsons at 206 208 Main St and requests for free trades. Other notices seek exchange of new furniture for old, requests to buy a modern home, a delivery clerk position, and horse and buggy rental for six weeks. Also an oxygen therapy offer with free book and agents wanted.
Special term of the County Court at La Crosse Court House on March 30 1909 at ten o'clock a m will hear John Schnee berger Jr executor of John Schneeber ger Sr deceased seeking adjustment settlement and allowance of final account and assignment of residue to rightful heirs. By order of the Court John Brindley County Judge.
In the Wisconsin probate matter of Frauke Stellingwerf late of Holland town La Crosse County Letters testamentary issued to Flores Stellingwerf La Crosse County creditors may file claims within six months after March 6 1909 The court will examine and adjust all claims October 5 1909 at 10 oclock a m in the La Crosse County Court House Court Room by the County Judge Dated March 6 1909
The column outlines price movements across commodities for the coming week, presenting quotations to illustrate the general market direction. It highlights varying figures for staples and industrial goods, signaling whether values rise or fall and noting key influencing factors.
Cattle receipts 26 000 with 5 000 more expected tomorrow prices range from 1 90 to 7 30 for canners to 7 30 for prime beeves hog receipts 62 000 with 25 000 more expected tomorrow prices 5 15 to 6 80 per hundredweight hogs lower 5 to 10 cents live pigs 5 15 to 6 50 sheep receipts 25 000 with 15 000 more expected tomorrow prices native sheep 3 15 to 5 70 western lambs 5 75 to 7 70 western sheep 3 30 to 5 65 native lambs 5 50 to 7 65.
New York stocks showed an uneven start as Ice Securities led gains among specialties while major speculative issues were mixed. Trading was slow with Reading, Union Pacific and Steel common posting small advances by midmorning. Amalgamated Copper rose 3-8 and B&O traded heavily as the market narrowed. Government bonds held steady while other issues were dull but irregular. By noon Steel common reached 45 with a net gain from yesterday and several large stocks posted fractional gains.
Livestock market report from Union Stock Yards on March 8 shows cattle receipts 25 000 with a steady to slightly higher market. Prime beeves 5 85 to 7 30, cows and heifers 3 50 to 5 75, stockers 3 60 to 5 50, canners 2 00 to 3 25. Hogs receipts 45 000 with higher trend. prices 6 35 to 6 70 for light, 6 36 to 6 80 for heavy, pigs 5 25 to 6 20. Sheep receipts 20 000, market steady to 10c lower. native lambs 6 00 to 7 55, western lambs 5 75 to 7 80.
Cattle receipts 4900 with 15000 expected tomorrow. prices: prime 5.60 to 7.30, poor to medium 4.60 to 5.50, stockers 3.40 to 5.40, cows 3.35 to 5.70, caners 1.90 to 3.10, Texans 3.75 to 5.60. Hogs receipts 13000 with 27900 tomorrow. market 5 to 10 cents higher. light 6.30 to 6.70, rough 6.50 to 6.60, heavy 6.40 to 6.85, mixed 6.65 to 6.90, pigs 5.20 to 6.10. Sheep receipts 17000 with 15000 tomorrow. native sheep 3.15 to 5.75, western sheep 3.30 to 5.75, native lambs 5.75 to 7.70, western lambs 5.75 to 7.80. lambs strong.
President Taft urges Congress to act quickly on a new tariff bill and additional revenue to cover a projected 100 million deficit by July 1. He notes business uncertainty from tariff review and stresses prioritizing tariff reform over other laws in the upcoming session. W. H. Taft. The White House, March 16, 1909.
Cattle receipts 12 000 head including 1 000 southerns noted steady to 10c lower. Native steers 5 to 7 dollars, southern steers 4.60 to 6.25, southern cows 3.25 to 5, native cows and heifers 3 to 6, stockers 3.60 to 5.75, bulls 3.25 to 5, calves 3.75 to 7.50, western cattle 4.90 to 6.50, western cows 3.50 to 5.25. Hogs receipts 16 000, market strong to higher. bulk 6.45 to 6.70, heavy 6.65 to 6.80, packers 6.56 to 6.75, light 6.30 to 6.60, pigs 4.75 to 5.80. Sheep receipts 10 000, market steady. muttons 4.75 to 6, lambs 6.50 to 7.50, range wethers 4.50 to 7, fed ewes 3.25 to 5.49.
Chicago market note lists egg prices with Firsts and Seconds at 18 to 20 1 2 cents. Butter values for extra creamery at 28 cents with variations for firsts seconds and stock. Cheese prices show Brick 11 to 14 1 2 cents and named brands Twins Young Americans 14 to 16 cents. Live poultry quotes include turkeys 17 cents chicks 14 1 2 cents spring chickens 15 cents ducks 14 cents geese up to 9 cents. Potatoes priced from 85 to 88 cents for fair to good quality with most values around 85 to 87 cents.
At the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor freshmen fled a sophomores' banquet raid. Seven freshmen hid in the Majestic theater then leapt across a five foot gap to a window fourteen feet above ground, breaking through plate glass. About forty freshmen were captured and a dozen hurt, none seriously, in the chaotic stunt tied to the 1912 year.
Gov Hadley issued a lengthy statement declaring Missouri will push rail rate disputes beyond state borders. The fight targets freight and passenger charges, aiming for action in Congress or before the Interstate Commerce Commission after railroads decided to revert to the three cent passenger rate following a Chicago conference.
Chicago reports minor shifts in grains and produce as wheat and corn soften while eggs edge down to 18 cents wholesale. Prices for apples, cranberries, lemons, cabbage, and other staples are listed with regional quotations and packaging details, reflecting slow demand and stable to modestly higher wholesale values.
Senator William Alden Smith announced after a Taft meeting that Ambassador Thomas J. O'Brien will stay in Tokyo. Smith praised O'Brien as one of the best representatives abroad and noted their friendship as Grand Rapids neighbors.
Mrs. M. Kern and her daughter Miss Bertie Kern of St. Louis shattered the women’s world bowling record with a 1024 series at the bowling congress in Pittsburg. The previous team event record was held by Mrs. Hull and Mrs. Roskopf of Chicago.
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