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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1909
Page
1
The Aldrich tariff rate is revised upward, increasing costs on essities and related goods. Prices for consumer essentials rise as duties adjust, affecting importers and shoppers nationwide.
In Washington on May 14 a senate tabulation shows the Aldrich bill raises duties on hundreds of articles above the Dingley law. Ferrotristen and ferrochrome see dramatic percent increases. farm goods, wine, spirits, cotton, silk, and wrapping paper show large boosts. Democratic votes and party divisions shape the effort, with 18 Democrats supporting a 25 cent per ton iron ore duty and debates over lumber hides and coal.
In Tyler Texas a mob threatened to storm the jail to rescue nine men held after a lynching of Jim Hodge a Black man accused of assault. Rangers fired warning shots over heads as the mob dispersed amid fears of a race war. The nine men face murder charges in a case cited as a first potential Texas lynching conviction.
Madison May 14. The assembly passed a lumber duty removal memorial and a railroads valuation plan. A sterilization bill for feeble minded and chronic insane inmates was defeated. The senate ordered $221,000 for normal schools and $40,000 for a Milwaukee site, and set final adjournment for June 5.
Senator Scott of West Virginia urged closing galleries and newspapers to end public talk on tariff. He recounted Beveridge delaying proceedings and proposed handling the matter in executive session to finish the vote quickly.
Mrs Myrtle Brewer, a widow, told a Little River marshal that she had killed 42 men and asked to be locked up. Officers found Frederick Ann, a bridge carpenter, dead in the yard about a half mile from her home, shot through the heart.
The rafter Clyde passed through the draw this afternoon carrying a large two piece log raft destined for a Dubuque lumber company.
In Palestine Texas on May 14 the state bank at Frankstone was dynamited and robbed of 4000 dollars authorities investigated the blast and theft as a bank crime case with no immediate arrests announced.
F Augustus Heinze was reindicted by a federal grand jury for misappropriating Mercantile National Bank funds while its president. The new indictment echoes prior charges and lists unsecured loans totaling about 2.25 million dollars with claimed losses near half. Heinze pleads not guilty. bond of 50 000 remains and counsel preserved right to change plea within a week.
In Chicago on May 14 Alexander Jones was given a life sentence for robbery with a deadly weapon after stealing 52 cents. The sentence reflects a new law making life the maximum for armed holdup crimes as part of State’s Attorney Wayman’s crackdown on holdup men.
Detroit May 14 John Patka 26 was shot in the right side by Edward Lyons after being mistaken for a burglar. Lyons arrested. Patka, fleeing from a fight with two Poles, ran into Lyons yard. Patka raised one hand and moved toward Lyons who fired.
Kermit Roosevelt, hunting solo near Machakos, got lost as darkness fell and wandered westward toward the German frontier. Using a pocket compass he traced a slow path back and reached the hill station at dawn, about 20 miles south of Machakos camp, as an expedition prepared to search. The incident was minimized by Col Roosevelt, with news arriving in Nairobi today.
A mysterious burglary at D. H. Palmer 228 South Seventh Street left muddy footprints and a single large diamond cut from the victim's shirt front. Palmer slept through the incident. investigators offered no further clues while the diamond, valued at hundreds, was the sole item taken.
Abraham Goldstein aged 23 rose from messenger to board member at the brokerage Pringle Fitch & Co in Chicago. He bought his seat for 2500 dollars from savings and plans to open his own office soon.
Cyrus Sny der lies in state at city hall then rests again this afternoon. La Crosse Aerie No 1254 Eagles led funeral services with city officials attending. Active pallbearers were George Olson William Berg E Behrns George Creps Henry Reger and J H Collins. honorary pallbearers include F L Goddard Otto R Granke Joseph C Houska Louis Jojade W B Rose and B C Smith.
Minnesota Governor Johnson met with the president at the White House seeking a social call for tomorrow. When asked about the tariff he laughed shrugged and said he had not read a paper for two weeks and did not know much about it.
Wm. Adler former president of the defunct State National bank was found guilty after 24 hours of deliberation on charges of embezzlement and misapplication of funds totaling over 50 000. The court deferred sentence.
H. Clay Pierce head of Waters-Pierce Oil, ousted in Texas, arrives in St Louis from New York en route to Austin to face trial for false swearing and perjury tied to Texas removal proceedings against his firm.
Manila reports five members of the Jikiri band including chief lieutenant Jammang were killed by Fifth US Cavalry troops under Captain Rhodes on May 12 near Bamno. It is unclear if any soldiers were wounded.
In Dryden Virginia at a school entertainment Robi T Young and Will Bailey fought a duel after being denied entry by doorkeeper Will Jessee. All three men were involved with Young and Bailey killed each other and Jessee wounded seriously.
In a whirlwind 24 hours the foe of Knox endures a strenuous sequence of events. Details record a demanding day with rapid developments and shifting challenges.
In Indiana a 40 year old attorney Charles Caldwell fled two bloodhounds a large posse and an angry father after being accused in a love affair with Belah Remy. He was captured by Sheriff Cox and jailed as Belah Remy testified about gifts and meetings arranged with help from local women. Caldwell’s father serves as a Coles county Illinois judge and his brothers are noted as prominent.
Wm Redmond introduced in the house of commons a bill to lift anti Catholic oath provisions for the British sovereign. The move follows tensions from the Eucharist congress in London when Catholic processions were curtailed by legal insistence. Premier Asquith and several leaders back the measure.
May 14 report from Dayton says the supposed kidnapping of four year old Walter Hardesty from Mrs. Walter Hardesty is now regarded as family trouble. Police suspect Walter Hardesty, the boy’s father and a wealthy Piqua farmer, may have been among the men in the car.
May 14 Providence authorities issued a general alarm for a ring and bracelet taken from the body of Laura Regester, slain in the Jewish cemetery. A blood stained handkerchief found beside the victim may help identify the killer and motive.
May 14. Paris. Maitre Jullemeir said Boni de Castellane bears blame for his wife’s marriage to his cousin Prince de Sagan. The ex wife wed de Sagan to exact revenge, in the custody battle over the children.
A local committee discussion focused on Myrick policy actions and informal activities. Members exchanged ideas, debated approaches, and considered public response to proposed guidelines. The session aimed to shape community expectations and push for clearer enforcement.
Myrick admits stalwarts support Stephenson but portrays him as reformer. Edmonds testifies he recalls others and details before the senator investigation. Myrick says Stephenson owns Milwaukee Free Press stock and controls policy.
James O Neil, a Joliet convict, confessed to killing Policeman Robert Mackenny in Chicago two years ago. Police press him for the Walsh murder name, saying he knows the killer but won t reveal it. they subject him to a sweatbox interrogation at Joliet.
Fire at the saloon owned by F C Kleinertz last evening about 9 45 damaged a bed and mattress with losses around 20 dollars. Firemen extinguished the blaze quickly using chemicals.
Paris officials warn that all electricians may join a general strike with postmen and telegraphers. If the action is carried out, the capital could be left without power as the government lacks sufficient forces to replace the striking workers.
Wisconsin sees showers and thunderstorms tonight and Saturday with the east warm. Minnesota reports showers tonight and Saturday. Iowa forecasts showers and thunderstorms tonight and Saturday with warmer northeast and cooler western portions. La Crosse records 56 degrees and a warm 76 with 4 mph winds and 0.06 inches rainfall.
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