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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1909
Page
1
Prominent leaders gather for a banquet this evening to support a peace plan. Dignitaries from local government and civic groups join the endorsement event highlighting hopes for a negotiated settlement.
At the second national peace conference in Chicago the final day featured speeches by Count Von Bernstorff and Dr. Wu Ting Fang who spoke of arbitration and China’s long peace tradition. Secretary Ballinger closed with a Taft message as delegates and guests prepared for a banquet.
United States Senator Dolliver accuses tariff sins in a public address, highlighting protectionist flaws and urging policy reforms. Smoot era rhetoric frames debate as economic and political fault lines between industries and consumers.
A report notes a prince abandons his wife for financial gain. The article outlines alleged motives and public reaction to the royal action. Information on timing and locations is limited in the readable text.
Princess Robin de Broglie formerly Estelle Alexander of California is granted a divorce from Prince de Broglie on desertion grounds. Custody to mother with visit plan. $60 monthly alimony. The couple’s Paris backlash follows a Chicago marriage in 1996 to a former chorus girl once married to Sidney V Veit.
National League action in Boston was delayed as the New York team visited the Red Sox on May 5 with rain and wet field conditions forcing postponement.
President Taft signals only as a last resort would he back an income tax. He favors keeping the tariff bill as is and testing it, then supporting a graduated inheritance tax or corporate dividend tax before considering any income levy. He would resort to an income tax only after other revenue options fail.
The Wisconsin Senate killed a resolution calling for congressional action to elect U S senators by direct vote. It concurred with an assembly bill boosting the National Guard appropriation by 10,000 to 150,000 annually while an oil inspection repeal bill was defeated in the assembly.
James Dahlman the so called cow boy mayor of Omaha won re election by a large four thousand vote margin in a city split by church groups the anti saloon league and reform factions. Brewers backed Dahlman in the contest.
A man killed his wife’s admirer after a suspected love triangle leads to a fatal confrontation. Police say the suspect fled the scene but was later apprehended. The case remains under investigation with charges pending.
Detroit police report guard Michael Burkhart shot Robert Barrows in what he called self defense after Barrows confronted him over his wife. Barrows died from wounds at a boarding house steps incident near the House of Correction. Barrows had written of heartbreak and plans for the children as he urged reconciliation.
This afternoon the first real ball game is scheduled as teams take the field. Fans expect a lively matchup with starter lines and early action highlighting opening play.
With ideal weather fans see the home club in action as R C Kline arrives from Dubuque to bolster La Crosse. Kline, a Cotton State league catcher, was claimed by La Crosse after Dubuque tried to keep him. Otto Bartheld, Fred Kiesel and Lee Harris were released to sharpen the roster. Winnipeg guests arrive and La Crosse lineup includes Geyer Malloy Brenegan Fogel and Kline. Rom aine Schardt and Foss handle the pitching duties.
Madison May 5 Senator Browne presents a substitute for a state aid highway bill. It creates a highway engineer with civil and road building experience and keeps the commission’s general control. Appropriations total 700 000 for three years funded by a direct tax. The measure follows engineers’ recommendations nationwide.
The United States Steel corporation has purchased mining properties in and near Danville Illinois with a daily capacity of 3000 tons. The acquisitions will supply fuel for major steel plants at Hammond and Gary Indiana and South Chicago.
Jim Patten is back in the wheat pit asserting control in the Corners market setup. He resumes leadership amid market shifts affecting trading dynamics and price discovery.
Chicago brokers report Jim Patten back in the wheat pit after a weeks long New Mexico ranch stay. Prices surge as May Mayday open at 1.28 and climb to 1.29 1/2, July to 1.17 1/2 while September nears 1.08 amid tight short-covering. Traders suspect Armour backing Patten and blame fears of new legislation for market volatility.
La Crosse records 59 degrees with a high 62 and 4 mph wind as showers arrive late tonight or Thursday. Wisconsin sees showers late tonight or Thursday with a warmer tonight and cooler Thursday afternoon. Minnesota reports partly cloudy skies tonight and Thursday with cooler conditions, while Iowa notes increasing clouds with showers and possibly thunderstorms late tonight or Thursday, warmer in the northeast and cooler in the northwest. river stage expected to fall slightly.
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