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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1910
Page
1
VeW Woman the Old Glory intensified. speaker at ath District Conven t today charmed attendees. Entertainment noted with guests at the country club as the event proceeded.
The Twentieth Century club of the La Crosse Woman's club hosted 35 visiting delegates at Schaghticoke Country Club for a luncheon with pink carnation decor and a program on public service. Mrs. R. H. Edwards spoke on reforming club work to build public opinion and improve education.
Attorney L D Brandeis, for L R Gravis, delivers a scathing summing up on Richard A Ballinger before Congress. He portrays Ballinger as irresolute and pliant, detailing Alaska coal claim episodes and the influence of Glavis and Moore as evidence of unfitness for the interior secretary post.
Chicago May 27. The wheat market opened in a near panic with brokers on the floor and a flood of selling orders pushing the May option down 1 cent under yesterday's close. July and September were also weak as large operators dumped blocks amid lower foreign cables, favorable weather, and heavy stocks in transit.
Chicago May 27 It is believed Patten who announced retirement last night was badly harmed by the September corner He reportedly sold 5 000 000 bushels yesterday bringing an estimated loss near 1 000 000 He was unloading his long line for days J Ogden Armour reportedly defeated T H Waterman in the May option A J Lichstein the Chicago bear is said to have netted 3 600 000 in the slump.
In Washington on May 27 President Taft criticized Representative Tawney of Minnesota for a disputed remark during a House debate about a $25,000 allowance for the president's travel. Taft denied any claim that the president was charged for board in the South and praised southern hospitality.
Jesse Overstreet long time Indiana congressman and chairman of the National Monetary Commission died in Indianapolis after three months illness. He was about fifty years old.
Chicago May 27. After a heated quarrel with her husband Mrs. Wm Stroker left home in her night dress and ran to the Illinois Central tracks where she threw herself before a passenger train. She died instantly.
Divers heard the crew alive earlier, and today ministers wired the premier that water flooded inner compartments of Pluviose. The submarine with 27 aboard sank yesterday near Calais and experts said raising it would be impossible.
Divers knocked on the sides of a marine at 4 o clock this afternoon but received no response, reporting a missing diver near Calais.
Divers tried to raise the Pluviose after it struck a packet off Pas de Calais. Twenty seven crew and officers are said to be aboard with no woman aboard confirmed. Minister La Payrere arrives to supervise salvage as families plan public subscriptions.
Fifteen people died when the British bark Swanhilda wrecked off Staten Island near Punta Arenas Chile in May 72. Survivors were rescued as rescue ships and boats searched the area for remaining crew. The accident occurred during a storm with high seas and heavy winds.
Ten events open day of fifth annual motor meet feature free for all five mile race for the speedway helmet worth 75 weekly. Harroun Marmon won ten mile plus prize while Kincaid National 5 miles set American record. Crowds pour in as Oldfield and Bolster rivals join famed entrants for a day of records and fast speeds.
The secretary of state issued a charter for Bartlett-Frazier Co of Chicago with capital of 1,000,000 to operate as general commission and brokerage firm. Incorporators are George P. Merrick William O. McHenry and William A. Love. The company is to succeed Bartlett-Patten Co.
A local headline signals the selection of judge and jury in a forthcoming Alaska case. Details remain sparse but indicate the court process will proceed with voir dire and trial scheduling as authorities prepare for proceedings.
Charges alleging Morgan Guggenheim influence in Alaska court appointments surface before a Senate judiciary subcommittee. Wickersham claims the syndicate seeks to control federal offices including judge Lyons and district attorney Rustgard and marshal Faulkner to influence Cunningham coal lands litigation. A supporting letter from Guggenheim attorney Carson details witness handling in Hasey case.
The La Crosse gathering yielded strong returns as attendees reported solid profits from the convention proceedings. Organizers cited favorable turnout and steady sponsorships sustaining events and programs.
The Wisconsin county superintendents convened at the Normal School for two days of talks on diploma examinations school libraries and rural education. C P Cary presided and speakers included A M Erveson H A Aune O S Rice and L Atherton. Moncena Dunn spoke on the coupon ballot adopted for trial.
The forecast calls for fair tonight and Saturday across Wisconsin and Minnesota with a slight warming tonight and frost in lowlands. La Crosse records 49 degrees as coldest, 70 as warmest with light winds, precipitation 0. The river remains nearly stationary with small rise noted at Reed’s Landing and La Crosse during the 36 hour outlook.
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