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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1909
Page
6
In Spokane on May 24 advocates of women's rights announce a publicity stunt marrying a tall, handsome, rich man to a rich suffragist aboard a special suffragette train speeding across Washington. Witnesses include Mrs Carey Chapman Call and Rev Anna Shaw.
London May 24 Tussaud's Wax Works seeks legal advice on making models of the Wright airplanes for exhibition without infringing Wright patents. Representatives of the Wrights say the right to produce such models must be bought, offering them for the high price of $60,090. John Tussaud calls the figure prohibitive.
Five longhorn steers broke from a drive to an abbatoir and charged along Eleventh Avenue. Two crossed the Hudson to Hoboken, two were captured after diving in the river, and a fifth was shot by police before being killed by butchers. Children and women fled as officers pursued the rampaging animals.
Jacksonville Florida was chosen for the next meeting of the Order of Railway Conductors biennial convention in May. The selection was announced from Boston Massachusetts, with Mass as the date reference May 24.
Chicago police report a dozen inebriates steered to a suburban station pledged abstinence after a macabre sight appeared on the desk a preserved head with a hat. An officer noted the head likely escaped from a medical college as two boys played with it in the street nearby.
In Louisiana raw sugar producers press for changes as Owen seeks to strike the phrase not above number sixteen Dutch standard from the sugar schedule. Aldrich proposes awaiting the sugar schedule stage before acting. Owen clarifies he filed a resolution of instruction to the chair rather than an amendment.
In Columbus on May 24, Harvey Johnson the negro life prisoner was placed in a dark cell and will be chained at the ankles with a ball. He had vanished last Wednesday night and spent three days near the State penitentiary evading new guards before being recaptured.
Chicago May deals advance as delivery day nears with May futures at 1.333 and July at 1.186, both new price records. September opens at 1.088 and climbs to 1.10, signaling strong bullish activity in the wheat pit.
An affidavit was filed in criminal court by Frank F. Mee-Crea an insurance man charging Charles C. Carr manager of the Indianapolis baseball club with engaging in professional baseball yesterday not for charity nor necessary and against the peace and dignity of Indiana.
A baby boy was born to Mrs. Jos Leiter wife of the noted wheat king. Mrs Leiter formerly Miss Williams a socialite of Washington D C and the child was born in Chicago on May 24.
The battleship Mississippi will depart Natchez tomorrow morning and expects to reach New Orleans by late afternoon.
The Tribune reports a large turnout expected to welcome Professor Flynn, praised for his Vital Center System of exercises. Rev Otis G. Dale lauds Flynn, stating his health culture reforms made him a better man, husband, father, and preacher.
Omaha police pursue four men who robbed the Union Pacific Overland Limited south of Omaha. A grease stained gauntlet and a cut mail sack found near Fremont aid the search. Rewards totaling 24000 plus detectives from several cities are deployed. descriptions of three suspects are available.
Washington May 24 Chairman Aldrich of the finance committee hopes to obtain a vote on the lumber schedule before today’s session ends. The committee retained the house rates and will let the senate decide taxes on lumber with a likely $1.50 on rough lumber and possible concessions for dressed or finished lumber. Senator McCumber supported free lumber while Senator Root argued for the Dingley rates to protect American mills and cited costs of dressing lumber as shown by business men.
A man reflects that his greatest pride in his family lies in how much he would personally have to spend on himself if his relatives did not manage their own needs and expenditures.
Lew Drill and his Superior squad reached town from Winona after three straight losses. Drill promises changes as he rebuilds the lineup and brings in players including Stremmel Coping and Melter. La Crosse started with Wilbur Schardt on the mound and Roy Klein catching, while Umpires Magee Roberge and Dolan are assigned to today’s games.
The Supreme Court held that only Congress can regulate interstate liquor shipments, ruling for Adams Express in Kentucky’s suit over a shipment from Nashville to Bonnieville. Justice Harlan dissented, noting Congress governs interstate transportation.
Edward R. Towne former Matheson Land cashier who vanished after a $30,000 shortage is found at Orange police headquarters. He rushed home upon learning his four-year-old son Jack was critically ill. Towne arrived in a mud splashed car and was later found sleeping exhausted in his wife’s house.
Max Ross four years old and son of Mr and Mrs C J Ross 913 Vine Street suffered serious injuries when he placed gun powder on a gas stove and an explosion blew powder into his face and eyes. He is resting today as doctors assess the damage and potential impact on his vision.
May 24. Federal officials may force intervention in the Georgia firemen strike. Attorney General directives to the district at Corony Marion state the government will not allow interference with U S mails.
Jerome Travers American golf champion is defeated by Jay Henderson in the first round of the British amateur championship. Henderson wins 2 up and 1 to play marking a surprise upset at Edinburgh on May 24.
Last Call for memorial monuments urges immediate purchase with focus on merit. The ad promotes merit as the guiding principle and thanks past customers for support while asserting no claim against competitors. It underscores the motto true merit wins success and appeals to prospective buyers.
Sources close to the Rogers family said the late H. H. Rogers may leave an estate near 100 million dollars when probate is opened, far above the previously reported 56 million. The information emerged as the will's admission to probate was anticipated this Wednesday.
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