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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1909
Page
1
Whitla reports a courtroom scene where Boyle angrily addresses the judge and jurors. The clash centers on legal arguments and procedural rulings as observers note the heightened tension.
In Mercer Pennsylvania May 7 the Boyle case nears arguments as James H Boyle partially confesses to involvement in the Billy Whitla kidnapping while insisting he did not plan the crime. He blames others and says he may name them after sentencing. His wife’s trial proceeded the same day.
Rev. H. F. Peters of Holy Family church says the Anna McDermott married Feb. 14 1905 to Edward Schafer at the church is not the Anna McDermott involved in the White kidnapping case. He states she now lives with her husband in Milwaukee.
Boyle defiantly pressed for a clear statement as prosecutors questioned him about letters and ransom. judge warned him to quiet, while Boyle claimed others were involved. In Seattle, a balcony collapse at the indoor marathon finish injures 61, five fatally, sparking a citywide emergency response.
A marathon event ends in disaster with multiple fatalities. Officials confirm at least five deaths and ongoing rescue operations as witnesses report chaos and injuries across the course. Authorities urge attendance at safety briefings and investigate the cause.
In a ceremony featuring the Marine Band and memorial addresses by Chief Justice Fuller General Greely and others the Henry Wadsworth Longfellow statue presented by Bernard Henry Warner was unveiled in a park at Eighteenth and M streets Washington D C. Warner a longtime Washington figure noted for wartime service and later war department service was honored. President Taft who planned to speak was delayed by an eye injury.
Senator Aldrich and the regulars press to sway the lead schedule with a key Senate vote likely to show a 12 to 14 vote margin. The House retained pig lead at the Dingley rate while reimposing it on sheets and pipes. Clapp urged tariff reduction while defending protection and taft’s call for lawful revision beyond re enacting the Dingley law.
New York May 7 Oliver Spitzer dock superintendent at American Sugar Refining Williamsburg and six Havemeyer and Elder refinery workers named the big six were indicted by the federal grand jury for conspiracy to cheat U S weighers. They allegedly fixed scales to show less sugar weight and Spitzer allegedly employed the others. They were said to be paid more than peers and to have defrauded the government.
Bob Tainter, long a subject of newspaper notoriety, arrived in the city Saturday and is visiting at his parents' home. Contrary to Milwaukee papers, he appears sane and capable of taking care of himself and minding his own business.
A brief item notes Judge Lindsey in an appeal related to boys, with limited readable details from the era. The fragment mentions Y.Alcla audience, suggesting a court or civic event context and public interest.
Denver juvenile judge criticizes harsh justice and outlines modern methods that focus on guidance and environment. He cites Mickey the worst boy in Denver and argues harmony of trust with the judge leads to reform, with public grounds and churches aiding the effort.
A reader notes tonight's ads offer numerous tomorrow values. Create a list from the Tribune ads, then review items to see how much a student can save by using ads to guide purchases.
The New York Central announced a new rule prohibiting dogs in passenger cars even if well behaved. Dogs may be checked as baggage, two per ticket, with chains or crates and a release of liability required. The key limit bars any dog valued over 25 dollars from being carried as baggage.
Investigation reveals Detective Wagner’s wholesale bribery story as a fraud and he vanishes after the hearing. The committee keeps Wagner’s testimony to allow perjury actions, with figures like Matt Regan and State Chairman Edmonds testifying as deputies and records are discussed.
The Wisconsin legislative investigation team reports no transom exists in the Plankinton house rooms and exonerates all cited individuals after reviewing Frank Wagner's testimony about payments to Assemblymen Ramsey and others through Matt Regan and John Puelicher.
The forecast shows La Crosse at 42 degrees, 64 the warmest, with 8 mph winds and no precipitation. Today will be fair and warmer, with Saturday partly cloudy and warmer. Minnesota expects partly cloudy tonight and Saturday warmer. Iowa expects fair and warmer tonight and partly cloudy Saturday with warmer east.
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