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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1909

Page

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Tracey Flings Mad at Rogers and Bob Tracey Flings Mad

Madison dispatch reports state oil inspector Tracey admitting to submitting false expense statements tied to a political trip. The Senate investigation also covers County Option debate and remarks about witnesses aiding Hatton campaign. The scene includes Rogers and La Follette, with questions on sworn affidavits and prior warden duties.

Madison Wis F. Tracy Tracy A. T. Rogers la Follette Wit- Rees Rogers Lalette Houser Walter L. Houser Secreoy Hatton Jsernate Earty Gaylord Barker Bird Senate Assembly Senatorial Investigation Committee Cook Aon Yesu Stephenson Uncle C E. Broughton Fond du Lac North Fond Lac

Wisconsin senate set to defeat county option bill

Madison observers say the county option bill will fail 15 to 14 in the afternoon session. The claim comes from veterans’ representatives and was conceded by drys. Speaker W R Gotel y, a preacher and Democratic politician, argued he could do better for his party elsewhere.

Madison Wis Senate Vets W. R. Gotee

Vengeance Lies In Wait For Him In Old Terre Haute tale

A Terre Haute mystery recounts the 1877 Rosa Tritt murder in which Bernham, a farm hand ignored by Rosa, is said to have killed her after a fire at the Tritt home. The case faded then revived as Texas sightings surfaced. decades later indictments and a broad cast of local officials linked to the long-ago crime are noted with renewed interest.

Terre Haute Ares Sylvanca Marshall Maine Police Armatvona Ana Isham Bern Texas Bernham Nancy Rosa Tritt Ce Ae Iaham Rosa Rosa Goodby Tritt Rosa Tritt Thomas B. Long Geo. W. Carrico Clark Wm. C. Dwyer Geo. Red Geo. Shumaker Rew

Mother Breaks Up Boy's Marriage Over Heir to Half Million

In Sandusky Ohio on March 31 proceedings began to annul the marriage of 17 year old Valentine Fries Jr heir to a half million dollars. Fries eloped with Hazel Brockett a servant in his mother's house at Huron. The marriage is challenged on grounds he was a minor.

Sandusky Ohio Valentine Fries, Jr Fries Hazel Brockett Huron

Miners Extend Working Agreement Indefinitely

New York March 31 The miners working agreement has been extended and will remain in effect indefinitely. The continuation confirms ongoing labor terms without a specified end date.

New York

Sorensen Seeks La Crosse Mayor Post With Platform

Democratic candidate Ori J. Sorensen outlines his goals for a better La Crosse including cleaner water, a larger public market, maintained streets and sanitation, stronger building inspection, and support for local industry. He pledges no patronage and a fair, corruption free term if elected, while fellow speaker O R Skaar lauds ten years of Democratic leadership.

la Crosse Board of Trade W. F. Wolfe O. R. Skaar Centennial Hall Anderson Skaar Sorensen Red Light

Editorial endorses Sorensen over Sutter for La Crosse mayor

The Tribune urges voters to choose the better equipped candidate for the citys 3,000,000 public works role. It condemns personal attacks on Day and favors Day’s running mate Schnell should face consequences for false rumors. It asks readers to compare Sorensen and Sutter as managers of public funds and projects.

the Tribune Sorensen Sutter la Crosse Friend Sutter Ori J. Sorensen Alderman Schnell Alderman Day Democratc Schnell Day

Fire at Camp Douglas Destroys Stores

A morning blaze started in the basement of the A. C. Johnson store at Camp Douglas destroying that store the Store of Eberhart and a nearby saloon. The fire threatened additional property and was still burning this afternoon with heavy losses expected.

A. C. Johnson Camp Douglas Eberhart

Suiter Urges All to Seek Salvation in Mayor Bid

Republican mayoral hopeful Dr. Friend C. Suiter spoke at two large meetings in Kisselbach's Hall and attracted several hundred railroad workers. He claimed Democrats tossed out a candidate and urged voters to back the Republican ticket, arguing salvation lies in party loyalty and criticizing Doc Anderson.

Friend C. Suiter Kisselbach George and Robley Sutter Ori Sorenson Mr. Sutter Doc Anderson

Merchants Victim Of A Girl Crook In La Crosse

Police pursue Mary Carter a debonair woman about thirty who opened a La Crosse bank account deposited 25 and passed checks at Park store Nicholson-Scott and Charles B Stevens. Victims report unpaid checks 25 seven dollars and falsified South Fourth street address. Suspect fled town leaving three dollars to be divided among victims.

la Crosse Mary Carter William Doerflinger Nicholson - Scott Charles B. Stevens State Bank of la Cross Nicholson-Scott Nicholson Co. B. Stevens Park Nicholson- Scott Company South Fourth Street

Quintuplets Born to Salem Mother in Rockingham Sight

Mrs Turner presented five healthy babies to farmer Turner in Rockingham County. The five newborns include three boys and two girls, each weighing four to six pounds. Physicians from across the state, along with curious onlookers, travel to see the regional first of its kind birth.

Winston-Salem N. C Turner Rockingham

Republican audience driven from Rabat's hall

E C Raymond faced disruption in a Democratic district as a single heckler disrupted a Republican speech at Rabat's hall. Raymond urged silence and the man left in a rage, leaving Chairman Bert Bleekman distraught while Raymond urged perseverance.

E. C. Raymond Rabat Raymond Bert Bleekman Bert

Babcock's Illness Improves Slightly in Washington

Former Representative Joseph W. Babcock, now residing in Washington, is seriously ill but reported slightly improved. Friends express ongoing concern about his condition.

Washington, D. C Joseph W. Babcock Washington

Union Man James T. Day Responds to Campaign Charges

James T. Day defends his record as commissioner candidate and normal school superintendent. He claims he seeks local hires, notes contractor payroll shows La Crosse painters, and asserts full dues paid to bricklayers union after reinstatement. He invites inquiry and offers to verify statements with union and school records.

la Crosse James T. Day

Mrs Boyle Waives Hearing in Mercer Arraignment

Mrs James H Boyle appeared before Justice Thos W Mc Clain in Mercer Pa to waive a hearing and be remanded to Sheriff Chess awaiting grand jury action. Bail was set at 25000, same as her husband. authorities still do not know her identity.

Mercer James H. Boyle Justice of the Peace

Weather forecast for Wisconsin Iowa Minnesota and U S regions

Forecasts today call for fair conditions in Wisconsin with little temperature change tonight and Thursday. In Iowa and Minnesota expect fair skies tonight and Thursday with temperatures rising on Thursday. Colaists note coldest reading around La Crosse at 30 and warmest near 46 with light winds and no significant rainfall.

la Crosse U. S Hayre Jacksonville Wisconsin Iowa Minnesota

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Tracey Bob Marsh Sweetheart Centennial Will City of la Crosse Editorial Trades and Labor Council Suiter Republican Party Salem Babcock
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