06 Nov 1913
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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1913
Page
1
Professor Hetherington of the University of Wisconsin tells a conference that per version is increasing and conditions are worsening in the country. He warns policymakers to address rising conditions and impacts on society.
A St Paul man urges careful study and humane treatment of juvenile defectives as a matter of public welfare. He argues segregation would benefit society by directing resources to rehabilitation and education for affected youths. The speaker emphasizes evidence over prejudice in shaping policy.
Professor W Hetherington of Wisconsin urged the state conference of Charities and Correction to address juvenile depravity by boosting organized youth activities. He argued that neglect of play leads to bad habits and that rural drunkenness stems from a dead social environment. He called for a community play director and center with public support.
Forecasts show unsettled conditions tonight and Friday with showers possible in La Crosse and vicinity. Wisconsin expected to stay generally fair at night and Friday with warmer east portion. Minnesota and Iowa likewise unsettled or fair with modest temperature changes and moderate southwest winds. River conditions referenced as part of the broader weather summary.
Genevieve Clark daughter of the speaker visits New York shops to select a wedding present for Miss Jessie Wilson. She has $2000 to spend and expects to present sketches for house members to vote on. No ante nuptial shower is planned for Miss Wilson.
Senator H A Huber, a committee member, declines to comment on the forthcoming report by the legislative forestry commission. The panel, formed after a joint resolution, surveys northern state reserves, traveling 18 to 25 miles daily by foot. The group plans to resume in spring with E J Kneen and Co H Rawlinson aboard.
Maggie Teyte on tour in Milwaukee voices concern over the nationality of her future children saying she is a true Brit who married a Frenchman. Reporters press for details as she reflects on lineage and identity.
Mrs James McConnell died at her home 1536 Caledonia Street. Funeral services were held at 2 PM from the residence with Rev M E Frazer of Caledonia Street Methodist Church officiating. Burial followed at Campbell Cemetery.
Madison dispatch reports John H. Roemer, chairman of the Wisconsin railroad commission, may be named attorney for a federal railroad valuation commission. Roemer, who met President Wilson recently, would join Prof. B. H. Meyer as a former state official entering federal service. the role carries about 7500 dollars.
In Chicago Judge Walker opens trial of Prof James Ryan known as the cowboy seer and Christopher Bertsche for alleged $15000 fraud against Mrs Hope McEldowney of West Salem. Jury selection proceeds as the state cites a clairvoyants trust to fleece the public and pay protection to politicians.
Wisconsin State Senator Huber told the State Association of Charities and Correction that private charity will be replaced by public support as the employment of inmates becomes standard. He described the new law directing inmate wages to dependents and noted success in Rock, Dane, and Racine counties.
Delegates at the State Conference of Charities and Correction at a Congregational church auditorium were startled when Robert M. La Follette’s double appeared in the rear of the room. State Senator H A Huber of Stoughton spoke to the convention the next morning. A Republican and progressive, Huber supports the Wisconsin Idea and La Follette’s government reforms.
Indiana Governor Ralston orders the entire national guard to Indianapolis to quell the street car men strike seeking higher wages. Martial law planned as 900 workers halt operations and 250 strike breakers are housed in car barns. Labor protests the move but authorities proceed after late negotiations.
Washington reports an open rift between President and senators opposing his currency proposal. After talks with administration allies, the president refused to approve drastic changes by the Senate banking committee coalition. A party caucus among majority members may be called to push the original Glass-Owen bill through.
President Wilson sent a telegram to John Purroy Mitchel congratulating him with all his heart after Mitchel was elected mayor of New York. The note, signed Woodrow Wilson, arrived Nov 6.
Charles Crownhart of Superior argues employers should provide injured Wisconsin workers medical aid and partial compensation without regard to Supreme Court notice rulings. John Rae of the Trades and Labor Council warns the decision shifts burden to workers and urges a public meeting to secure guidance on protecting rights.
The committee chosen by Attorney Burr W. Jones to report on selecting a successor to Dr. Thwaites includes Chief Justice J. B. Winslow Emil Baensch W. A. P. Morris William A. Scott W. A. Sanborn Thomas A. Brittingham Rev. Patrick B. Knox Henry C. Campbell and Charles N. Brown.
Robert Williams of Rutland Vermont disappeared in Madison Wisconsin where he had come to take the Grace Episcopal church choirmaster job. He was last seen Friday night and has not been heard from since.
Word reached here yesterday of the marriage in Chicago of John Vanda formerly of this city to Miss Margaret Graham of Chicago.
A rumor reports Victoriano Huerta has sent word he will not quit the presidency and will maintain his claim amid United States pressure. The note suggests continued resistance from Huerta to relinquish power.
Bryan declines to discuss a reported disquieting set of advices from Mexico. The administration plans to discuss recognizing a policy shift as Wilson defers a Mexican problem solution to legislators for debate and action.
New York reports that insurance brokers now place a war risk of 245 percent on roads from the United States to Mexico, double the recent rate but still below European underwriters when war is looming.
Washington reports say Secretary Bryan received dispatches from Mexico amid Huerta’s provisional rule crisis. Congress may decide on arming Mexican constitutionalists with U S approval, while mediation talks with France are dismissed. In Vera Cruz, Admiral Fletcher bars shore leave as panic grows over Huerta and Carranza.
Washington Nov 6 The treasury department warned banks against collecting the one per cent levy at the source on bonds issued by states counties cities or other political sub divisions even when no certificate of ownership accompanies the bonds.
The executive committee of the National Woman's Christian Temperance Union today selected Atlanta, Georgia as the site for its 1914 meeting, invited by the Georgia State W C T U.
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