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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1909
Page
6
Mrs. Richard Weber, 26, was found dead in a Belle Plaine closet at Shewand Wisconsin on May 20. Believed strangled by an unknown person, though suicide remains possible. Coroner's jury to conduct inquest. no apparent motive and life described as happy.
Residents near Mount Etna flee as ash fills the air and earthquakes rock the area. Authorities warn lava may start to flow following months of intermittent volcanic activity.
Mrs Taft continues to improve in health according to White House information. It is expected she will receive guests at the White House tomorrow.
Paris remained quiet as the so called strikerless strike persisted with no new developments. Strike leaders issued a call for a major labor meeting tonight to rally workers.
The New York Stock Exchange voted to bar members from doing business with Consolidated Exchange affiliates amid long running friction and bucketshop concerns. The governing committee also refers a proposal to ban direct or indirect dealings with the curb market after December 31, 1909. The move signals a reform push and aims to preempt hostile legislation as reports on Wall Street practices loom.
The Mongolian, an Asian liner with 500 passengers and cargo, is held in an ice floe off St Johns N F. Weather may free her, but the ice barrier blocks aid and the vessel is in grave danger. Halifax steamer Prospero is also trapped nearby. Ship is en route from Glasgow and Liverpool to St Johns and Philadelphia.
The Consolidated Stock Exchange firm Sederquist Barry and Company, active in New England, suspended operations today. Liabilities are believed to be small and lawyers are handling the matter.
In Circleville Ohio on May 20 Marshal Johnson aged 15 was found shot with a bullet in his leg and another in his head after going hunting against his parents orders. Authorities believe he accidentally shot himself in the leg and then took his own life due to fear of punishment for disobedience.
Tonight the parks and finance committees review park site options along with river land and a brewery lot. The Powell property between Eleventh street and West avenue would cost 15 000 after a 2 300 donation, Hirshheimer Copeland land on Black River is 3 000 with a large donated parcel, and Fifth and Hood street site is 3 000. Expiration of options is June 15 and the mayor will schedule a special council meeting to report on the proceedings.
Tomorrow features ladies day as the locals meet Darby O Briens from Duluth at the ball park. Southpaw Noel, who opened the day here, may start the game for Safford. Lett, who beat the Colores Gophers recently, will pitch against the visitors. Hyzer of Wausau was released after poor showings despite two recent hits.
A South Side Toledo apartment house was partly wrecked by an illuminating gas explosion at 11 45 this morning. Several people were injured and one woman was killed with reports that other occupants may have perished.
Chicago on May 20 James A Patten warned four men that high wheat prices would persist for a year regardless of his bull deal He cited James J Hill noting consumption outpacing production and said farmers in much of the country are switching to other cereals as wheat becomes unprofitable.
President Taft, en route to Charlotte, expressed optimism that the tariff bill will reach him by June 20, represent genuine Republican revision, and merit his signature. He believes the measure fulfills the party pledge and will be approved.
Good service promise from Parker Jewelry extends to all customers from wage-earners to executives. If you cannot come to the store they will bring the store to you and handle all interests with uniform care and courtesy.
A self improvement ad touts Make-Man Tablets claiming small strong nerves bring success while weak nerves cause illness. It asserts many people suffer brain fag and other disorders from impure blood and promises quick health gains with the product. Sold by druggists for 50c a box or six for $2.50 with money back guarantee.
A consumer asks Make-Man Tablet Co to send a full size 50 cent box and a booklet via a druggist, including directions to send to a listed address. The writer encloses 4 cents as partial mailing expense and requests one box per family.
Train crew at Grand Crossing left thirteen cars standing for about half an hour and a car with a broken seal was entered. A pair of candy was stolen and only candy was missing, suggesting youthful thieves. An investigation is underway.
Bloodhounds were furnished to troops and posses in Winston county to aid in the search for Tom Atkinson a prosperous farmer who escaped from the penitentiary twenty years ago but was only recently located. The governor and authorities faced criticism for demanding his arrest.
The board of education approved Professor Benezet's request to hold commencement on Thursday evening June 17 followed by the prom on the next evening. Previously the ceremonies and dance occurred the same night causing dances to run late past midnight.
District Attorney James Thompson argues to stand trial in a case where the defendant settled with the complainant after repaying the funds, insisting the criminal charge remains valid despite the settlement.
John Baumgarten died at his La Crescent home at 38 after an eight year tuberculosis battle. He was unmarried and leaves his mother two brothers a stepsister and one sister. Funeral set for Saturday at 9 from La Crescent Catholic Church with Father Dolle presiding and interment in La Crescent Catholic Cemetery by Fessler and Dahl.
The battleship left Bayou Sara La at 5 o'clock this morning and is expected to reach Natchez by sundown, a 107 mile voyage.
In Tulsa Oklahoma a federal grand jury began its work today May 3 as it weighs charges in an alleged town lot fraud case.
The Tribune endorses Professor W Earl Flynn after investigation and explains lectures will be free with paid classes afterward. It notes his work across 14 states and two provinces, a string of One Hundred Year clubs, and praise from pastors in Des Moines and Minneapolis. The paper seeks opinions from La Crosse church pastors about his program.
Fifty percent of saloon dives nationwide have vanished as breweries refuse beer supplies or bond backing, reports Jacob Rupert Jr of Rupert Brewing after a western tour.
Chinese minister Wu Ting-fu condemned war during his speech at the Lake Mohonk peace conference. He criticized Japan for rejecting arbitration props from China and highlighted China’s failed Hague conference efforts and the surrounding opposition.
New Jersey town about 500 people plans to travel to New York if rain holds, aiming to attend a Pirates game. The move is sparked by Joe Miller, Pittsburg Pirates second baseman, who lists Kearney as his home town.
Albert B. House of Brooklyn jumped 135 feet from the Williamsburg Bridge into the East River. A passing tug found him unconscious and he was taken home. He is known as Mysterious Albert the high diver and says he jumped on a wager of 1000 dollars.
Fair Haven Mass May 20 school children plan honors for Henry H. Rogers town benefactor. A body lies in state at Fair Haven Memorial church from 1:30 p.m. to 1 o'clock Saturday. The tribute follows services at the Unitarian church. The Messiah in New York is involved in tomorrow’s schedule.
Cincinnati financier C Proctor has 500000 to Princeton University for a graduate school building. The gift is conditional on raising a similar amount from other sources by May 1910. Proctor, Princeton Class of 1883, is the donor.
Springfield reports that on May 20 the senate defeated woman suffrage by a single vote.
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