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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1913
Page
6
A devastating twister struck Omaha and outlying towns injuring many and killing at least 80 in Omaha with total deaths near 200 along the storm path. Officials, militia, and relief workers mobilized. fires raged, communications faltered, and shelters and relief stations sprang up as families endured loss.
President Wilson received a telegram from Charles W. Eliot former Harvard president declining the ambassadorial appointment to Great Britain. Eliot thanked the president but said he wishes to remain in America and continue work in familiar circles.
Chase Brown an Indian resident near DeSoto caused a courtroom stir before Judge John Brindley as he argued his innocence in shooting a muskrat out of season. He offered a lengthy prayer and scripture quote display claiming divinity and life history while the judge released him, citing lack of responsibility for his actions.
W S Burroughs for Misses Anne and Harriet Randolph of Philadelphia completed the transfer of the Sharpless farm four miles from Onalaska to the Onalaska Pickling and Canning company for 50000. The modern Wisconsin dairy farm includes 100 grade cattle and 150 hogs, with live stock excluded from the price. The new owners plan to plant peas and corn this spring and run it with the factory.
The Supreme Court affirmed an Illinois federal court ruling awarding damages for patent infringement by The Fair of Chicago over a gas heater. It upheld the right of the patentee to set prices, denying The Fair the ability to sell heaters below the fixed price even when purchased on the open market.
A weekly report from Register of Deeds Andrew Thompson shows fourteen city deeds totaling 29,530 and five city mortgages totaling 3,040. Nine mortgages cleared for 12,750 and two assignments totaling 7,975. farms account for six deeds 27,672 and four farm mortgages 20,500. Notable transfers include Hoff selling a farm to Johnson for 5,000 and Onalaska Pickling and Canning buying Silas Sharpless farm for 50,000.
The Shelby Dramatic club will present The Tompkins Hired Man at the Shelby schoolhouse next Thursday and Friday evenings, revised from Friday and Saturday. Members report hard practice and promise a real performance.
Madison mayor J B Heim sent a message to Omaha mayor J C Dahlman via United Press wires expressing shock and grief over a calamity and offering assistance. The note reads we are shocked and grieved by the awful calamity.
Governor Edward F. Dunne of Illinois asked the United Press to relay a message to Mayor James C. Dahlman of Omaha Nebraska inquiring about the mayor’s injuries and whether he needs assistance. The message seeks to clarify conditions and reports.
Milwaukee Mayor Gerhard A. Bading sent a message to Omaha Mayor James Dahlman offering Milwaukee relief. He deplored the catastrophe and pledged aid if the situation required it, signed by the Milwaukee mayor.
George Marvin Sr the father of Alderman George Marvin who died of blood poisoning two weeks ago left for Chicago yesterday with his daughter Mrs Omar Dawson The elder Marvin is nearly prostrated by grief and plans to make Chicago his permanent home
Bills to be introduced in both houses tomorrow authorize a $50,000 relief appropriation for Omaha tornado victims at the request of Governor Morehead. Both houses are expected to pass the measure as they favor the aid.
Iowa Governor G W Clarke sent official condolence to Nebraska and offered a field hospital unit to treat up to 200 people with surgeons and equipment ready to move in an hour. A Rock Island train carried eight doctors and twenty nurses to Omaha. Denver Mayor Henry J Arnold and Colorado Governor Ammons extended sympathy and offered assistance.
A Chicago tornado and hurricane struck early today, killing four men and injuring ninety to one hundred. The dead include Orlo Slocum, 12, crushed under a falling house. Thomas Ywanoisz, electrocuted by a fallen wire. Clyde Rogers and Frank Sheridan, Soo Line brakemen from Fond du Lac, crushed in a caboose by a collapsing smokestack. Property loss reached $500,000 with hundreds of damaged windows and wrecked houses across the city.
A cyclone swept Boniface Florida last night killing three and injuring twenty two. The storm reached parts of Alabama with ten houses wrecked near Mobile and injuries in Graceville. Torrential rain and downed telegraph wires hinder details.
Nebraska lawmakers prepared to vote funds for Omaha tornado victims. The House convened and moved to Omaha, sending a Burlington special at 10 45 a m with state militia hospital corps and nurses aboard.
M F Hennebry of Wilmington Democrat was declared elected to the legislature by the canvassing board succeeding the late J H Alexander Republican. A contest will be filed.
H S Brooks of the American Telegraph and Telephone company said one wire remains into Omaha after the tornado, with United Press given exclusive use to circulate news nationwide. He emphasized public need over corporate wishes during the distress.
At 8:45 a m Central time only the Omaha News wire was working in Omaha. Western Union and Postal Telegraph had no line. The American Telegraph and Telephone wire from Chicago to Denver was repaired by a special gang at 7:45 a m and carried the first detailed story and authentic list of identical dead.
Governor Adolph O. Eberhart of Minnesota issued a telegram of condolence and offer of aid to Omaha Mayor J. C. Dahlman. The message expressed Minnesota’s sympathy and readiness to provide assistance.
A pocket book containing money was lost Saturday between Jehlen's and Dairy Store or Main. The finder should return it to Jehlen's Meat Market for a reward. The numbers 3 24 25 likely refer to dates or identifiers.
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