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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1910
Page
6
Mexico City reports no damage after last night's quake. In Cleveland a seismograph record from Father Odenbach at St. Ignatius College notes an earthquake felt there this morning, likely the Mexico City quake though distance estimates vary.
Springfield reports a grand jury probe into Lorimer bribery and a $10,000 stock claim tied to a General Assembly member. States Attorney Burke pursues who owned or disposed of the shares while Rep. Blair faces questions about offers to sway his vote.
The article details Roosevelt urging Britain to act decisively in Egypt, arguing the need for a strong governance to prevent chaos. It notes England’s unease with Roosevelt’s stance and references the Cairo speech and prior honors recognizing Roosevelt’s global role and relations with foreign nations.
Colonel Roosevelt was greeted by crowds as he arrived at Guild Hall for the ceremony. Officials and prominent Americans attended the event, where the clerk read the resolution to confer honorary freedom of the city and the certificate was presented before a Mansion House luncheon.
A chicken pie supper is set for Wednesday evening at the YWCA. The event asks 25 cents admission.
Rev. Anton Miller recently ordained, read his first mass at St. Joseph’s Cathedral before a large congregation. An afternoon and evening reception followed at the school hall. Miller, a La Crosse native, will serve as assistant at the cathedral for now.
Chief Waukon reports a horse stolen from his camp in Campbell. An alleged thief, another Indian, disappeared before a warrant could be issued.
Pitcher Lefty Sporer, acquired from Regina, was released by La Crosse last night as the team made roster changes.
Attorney General Wickersham signaled new suits to curb rail rate hikes, with Chicago as the likely filing hub. The Supreme Court upheld the Interstate Commerce Commission power to set and enforce railroad rates in Missouri Territory cases, signaling broader federal action ahead.
In St Louis on May 31, with most state evidence in, Mrs Dora E Doxey's trial for poisoning Wm J Erder is expected to end by Wednesday. Expert testimony continues as defense argues the administered cacodylate soda might not have caused death. Erder's mother sobs as she testifies and a dog and rabbit fed the drug are to be shown as evidence.
Wm. Hodgkins a 70 year old veteran from Hersyville was run over at Memorial Day exercises in Sparta Wisconsin about noon while crossing Oak and Water Streets. The car driven by Thus Davis struck him and was stopped promptly. Bystanders freed Hodgkins under medical care he suffered a severe head wound and other injuries with uncertain internal damage.
The Klaw and Erlanger syndicate and allied producing managers published a nationwide advertisement to clarify plans for next season. It states none of their productions will play at Shubert theatres and affiliated houses, and that 160 plays and musical comedies will be staged at first class prices only in syndicate controlled venues.
Sheriff Duncan travels to Minneapolis seeking James Sarvis, an escaped county jail prisoner. Officials hope to return him without requisition papers.
A legislative hearing on an insurance bill discusses employer responsibility and willful misconduct. Senators Blaine and Morris, along with several employers and officials, weigh notices, arbitration, and constitutional questions while adjournment and resumed sessions explore enforcement and cost issues.
Mr and Mrs C C Looney Mr and Mrs C W Willey Mrs George Marvin Mrs Henry Deroff and Mr T Larson depart on the fast mail for Eau Claire Wisconsin where the Independent Order of Foresters will hold their state convention. Mrs Marvin and C W Willey are high state officers. Delegates accompany them. The convention will last three days.
Advertises Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a liver remedy with a free trial offer. Claims it cures liver trouble and improves digestion, noting consumer testimonials from Jas Kennedy and Mrs A le Rue. Provides doctor’s free advice and mail-in request details, with price 50 cents to 1 dollar per bottle.
Secretary J L Utermoehl reports letters from Senator Isaac Stephenson and Representative J J Esch acknowledging the board of trade resolution favoring the Owen bill creating a cabinet headed public health department. La Follette has not yet replied.
Mr and Mrs John Mach held a launch party upstream yesterday for their new launch named Dode Attending were Miss Clara Wendling Dora Berg Esther Kelley Ollie Wendling Dora Kahle Lena Seiver Della Cramer Anna Kahle Emma Wendling Bertha Cramer and masters Ross and Rolland Mach.
A. R. Hirst, Madison highway engineer, arrived in La Crosse city at noon to spend a week mapping road layouts for La Crosse County. He reviewed the project this afternoon but had not chosen a starting point.
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