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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1913
Page
1
Olbrich opens case in Supreme Court arguing removal order was void. Proceedings focus on Ekern presumed title to office and challenge to prior removal action. The dispute centers on constitutional process and legality of the removal.
Madison March 17 Three general reasons why Herman L Ekern seeks a permanent injunction to stop Governor McGovern from dispossessing him from the office of insurance commissioner were outlined before the Wisconsin supreme court. The removal order was void for lack of the great seal and the governor acted without jurisdiction and in bad faith. Arguments will continue today as to preserving status quo until final settlement.
Chicago March 17 Robert Gunderlock a bank cashier single handed captured two armed burglars who entered his home after hearing them at the front door. He telephoned police then waited in the hallway with a revolver and handed the robbers to officers.
Minnesota national committeeman Fred Lynch met President Wilson in Washington on March 17 to pay respects and said he would return for a longer discussion about Minnesota patronage distribution if needed.
Washington March 17 railroads may charge excess on trunks over 45 inches and may reject baggage exceeding 72 inches in dimension, per an interstate commerce commission decision announced today.
March 17 Oliver Iron and Steel mill shut down by company officials leaving 160 workers in two operating departments. The action follows a strike that began Saturday with sixteen hundred workers idled, joined today by fourteen hundred more.
Chicago March 17 A special grand jury will be convened to investigate the arson trust alleged to have national reach with its center in Chicago. The announcement was made today by Assistant State's Attorney Johnson in criminal court.
A pawnshop reports a dramatic $300,000 haul, attracting local attention and prompting police to review security footage and inventory records. The case highlights the store’s enhanced safeguards and ongoing investigation into the source of the assets.
Police say two expert safebreakers robbed the Martin Simons & Company's Pawnshop at Hester and Eldredge, leaving $400000 in diamonds and valuables and two pairs of gloves. Investigators traced the entry via a cellar vault and a rear wall, aided by a witness who saw a dark skinned youth depart with a bundle before a wagon picked up two men.
Gov Eberhart received word that Giovanno Profino also known as Milano Massa, wanted in Pennsylvania for the murder of his wife, has been arrested at Bay River Minnesota. Sheriff E Foote wired the governor the Italian is in custody and Pennsylvania authorities will be notified for extradition.
Milwaukee voters head to the polls tomorrow for the spring judicial primary. Politicians expect the turnout to gauge socialist influence and the strength of ousters united from both parties against Seidel followers who previously captured city government.
The funeral of Miss Augusta Buchman who died in Los Angeles will be held tomorrow afternoon at her sister Mrs August Firemark's home 821 South Eighth Street at 2 30 and at the First Baptist church at 2 30 Rev W A Billings officiating Interment will be in Oak Grove cemetery
Governor McGovern plans a special message to the legislature tonight addressing the trust question. Simultaneous bills will be introduced in both houses reflecting the governor's proposed ideas.
A well known Chicago resident is reported to be the head of a ring trafficking girls. Police investigations center on his activities within the city, with officials stating the case involves organized crime and exploitation.
Allen Cook representing rubber strikers accused a Akron rubber firm of selling 10 000 air brake hoses rejected by the Pennsylvania railroad to the U S government. He said strikers would testify that the hoses were returned re serialed relabeled and sold for Panama canal zone use and that a better grade was substituted when inspected.
Chicago professor Allan Hoben of the University of Chicago argues bathing beaches along Lake Michigan would improve morals among Chicago youths. He asserts morals decline as temperature rises and cites beaches as a beneficent remedy.
A reader urges the Tribune to check post primary poll participation and publish names of business men who did not vote to demonstrate the level of civic interest. The letter argues business leaders show high talk compared to voting and calls for accountability.
Federal Judge K M Landis orders a special grand jury to investigate alleged $1 2 million oleomargarine frauds and whether government officials joined the conspiracy The charge disclaims the Taft compromise and notes that consent by Secretary MacVeagh did not absolve criminal acts The case lists Armour Co Moxley U S Butterine Hammond Friedman Capital City Ohio Butterine Blanton as settling firms while Mid City National Vermont Oakdale deny compromise
At Elgin Illinois on March 17 forty four tubs of butter sold today at 34 cents a pound. Last week the price stood at 35 cents.
President Wilson issues a proclamation calling Congress into a special session on April 7. The move aims to address urgent national matters and push legislative action in a tight timeframe.
President Wilson issues a formal proclamation summoning Congress to meet in extraordinary session at the Capitol on April 7 1913 at noon to receive executive communications. The proclamation notes the session may address any urgent matters and is to be followed by special messages.
Burleson March 17 The Supreme Court barred enforcement of the newspaper publicity law as unconstitutional upon the Journal of Commerce New York request pending a final ruling on the law’s validity by the high court.
The official appraisal of the late FE Harriman estate fixes taxable property at about 70 million dollars. State inheritance tax appraiser John W. Lyon filed the report in Orange County Surrogate Court from Goshen New York.
August Bruemmer of Barre Mills was seriously injured when his buggy struck a washout on South Salem Road last Friday night. He was thrown over the dashboard, suffering three broken ribs, and lay in the road for over an hour before a neighbor carried him home. The horses were later found in White Coulee about a mile from his home. He has a good chance of recovery.
A La Crosse notice urges business men to devote a full day of effort to backing Dan MacMillan in tomorrow's primary. It argues that practical support, not mere wishes, will nominate the candidate and warns that promises alone do not elect mayors. The plea emphasizes equal daily effort to secure local leadership.
Reports conflict over whether Gen Ojeda ordered the execution of 35 captured Maderistas at Naco Sonora after a night of revelry. Rebels from Agua Prieta Nogales threaten to march on Naco to capture Ojeda. In Texas MGAREDO Americans and Nuévo Laredo Mexicans woke to gunfire as 200 Maderistas crossed into the Mexican side firing on federal troops.
Mexican rebels under Gen. Ynez Salazar with about 1200 fighters move toward Juarez. The vanguard reached Rancho Flores twelve miles west Sunday. Col. Vasquez commands the Huerta Diaz forces with 250 troops, two field pieces and two machine guns ready to defend the city.
Minneapolis capitalist C. B. Enkema testified before Examiner Geo F. Hitchcock that in 1910 he was told every Northwest lumberman would contribute 10 to destroy his timber venture, part of the government’s prosecution of the Northwestern Lumbermen’s association.
Miss Alice Peters, pianist, quelled a theater panic in Chicago as smoke appeared from under the stage. The audience erupted with the song Wearin' of the Green while firemen arrived and directed evacuations of several hundred attendees.
John Mrozinski a 17 year old who faced burglary charges has found a job in the county jail dining room after walking 163 miles from Gillette Wisconsin when a farmer would not hire him. He returned footsore to Milwaukee with no money or return ticket.
Campaign rhetoric omits questions as supporters press for clarity while Macmillan men are reportedly barred from answering. Targeted misinformation spreads as voters approach the primary, with witnesses muted and public scrutiny restrained.
The manager of a gas company told workers they must not express political views during work hours or on company property. He stressed maintaining a neutral environment to prevent distractions and conflicts among staff.
Dan MacMillan cannot answer charges about his treatment of former employees before the primary due to Manager Thurston Owens of the La Crosse Gas and Electric company limiting testimony to after hours. The case hinges on witnesses who would be unavailable before voting, with papers going to press at 4 pm for the last time before the election.
Three dead and three injured in new tong clashes on the Pacific coast. The Suey Sing Tong engages the Bing Kong Tong in battles at Portland and Seattle, marking renewed hostilities after a lull.
The past 24 hours saw a high of 24 and low of 12 with no precipitation. Snow is forecast tonight and Tuesday for La Crosse and surrounding areas with a gradual warming trend, while Wisconsin and Minnesota expect snow and warmer conditions through Tuesday. A strong high pressure system covers the eastern half of the country as cold air lingers east of the Rockies.
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