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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1909
Page
8
In Rome on March 18 the pope expressed deep concern over the assassination of Petrosino, the New York detective, in Sicily. He urged Italian and American governments to unite to stamp out the Black Hand, calling it a shame of humanity.
In Nashville on March 18 the Cooper-Sharp jury remained silent at court opening, showing no progress toward an agreement since being locked up the previous night. Judge Hart disposed of several minor cases.
A fragment from Tit-Bits features Weary Watkins fearing hydrophobia, a fatal disease described as hatred of water. His friend explains the term then Weary collapses calling for a doctor, declaring he is a dead man.
In reserve banks 240532.73 cash in vault 891310 97 229843.70 Deposits Total 76384.43. The figures appear as a bank cash in vault and deposit totals with specific amounts.
The article covers Lenroot's stance in the Eleventh district and his alignment with Democrats, La Follette’s role, and Senate credentials for Stephenson. It also describes milk regulation in Washington with bottled milk practices and advocates sealed packaging for consumer safety.
The Wisconsin Capitol scene centers on state game warden Overbeck whose deputies and funds were used for political work. Senator Morris moves to certify his testimony to the governor and attorney general. The committee votes 6 to 1 to pursue possible prosecution, with Ingalls voting no.
Chicago March 18 A church trial unfolds this afternoon at Woodlawn Park M E church as Mrs John Lavender faces charges of immoral conduct before lay jurors. She seeks counsel and challenges jurors as unfair while accusing Rev E B Crawford of fabricating her confession of improper relations with Rev John D Leek. The charges target Crawford and allege lying and improper relations with Leek.
Commander William S. Sims, naval aide to President Roosevelt, sailed the Minnesota. He is the only commander in the fleet with a first class battleship under his charge.
The fast Florida Limited of the Atlantic Coast Line jumped the track at Pikeville near Wilmington, killing the engineer, fireman, and a brakeman. The conductor and several passengers were injured but none fatally.
Charles Edward Russell contends in Hampton's Magazine that James J Hill and associates divided about 407 million over 30 years from rail ventures in the Northwest. He traces land deals, stock issues, and transfers linked to the St Paul and Pacific origins and subsequent Manitoba distribution.
Congressman J J Esch returned to Washington to attend the session of congress. He was summoned by the illness of his father Henry Esch who resides at Sparta. The elder Esch is now on the road to recovery.
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