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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1909
Page
1
Capt. William Mitchell Lewis of Racine Illinois declares candidacy for the Republican gubernatorial nomination as a progressive. He will withdraw if a majority faction prefers another candidate, and aims to run in the governor race with Mitchell Motorcar prominence guiding his bid.
Early surveys near the Old Powell Lots indicate a new park limit. Bradish faults the plan and warns of possible issues in the vicinity.
City engineers admit misdrawn lot lines place ten feet of the proposed park along the Stephl property at 1107 Johnson. Stephl has paid taxes on 32 feet for 23 years. Mayor’s office seeks a settlement to avoid disturbing other nearby parcels as the park edge shifts.
Milwaukee observes the surprise bid of William Mitchell Lewis a progressive candidate for governor though insiders doubt his viability. Lewis hosted La Follette a year ago and is described as wealthy, with La Follette possibly backing another candidate. Racine favors Morris of La Crosse over Lewis as the La Follette camp weighs its choice.
Dr Suiter defends himself against a claim that his auto killed Jim Murray’s dog stating he could not run fast enough to catch a dog. Murray says another doctor caused the death. Telephone bolsters show support for Suiter as a dog fancier with a blue ribbon, while some insist they never saw him scorch except in emergencies.
A $75,000 fire at the Al-Block in Niagara Falls, New York, early today sent many men and women into smoke as crews evacuated sixty residents from upper floors. Firefighters carried several unconscious residents from the smoke-filled building.
Chicago reports that the Rothschilds plan to consolidate all surface and elevated railways in the city and construct a great subway system to rival New York, with preparations said to be under way as soon as possible.
William Cathary sues Peter C Casberg claiming a tenth ward alderman seat while six alleged defective ballots could reverse the outcome. Judge E C Higbee heard the matter and took it under advisement. Also listed, a receiver discharge motion in a Wisconsin bank bankruptcy and Irene Nichols’s divorce from G E Nichols on desertion and non support.
Constable Louis B. Omerberg attached the Ocean Wave amusement device at the Interstate fair grounds yesterday. He claimed $18 against George Carver, a bill later paid. Carver’s family was in Viroqua where Miss Carver was bitten by a monkey and treated by a local physician the previous week. Carver agreed to pay but the attachment proceeded first.
Telegraph and telephone bureau at the White House keeps in touch with President Taft. A typical U S government wireless telegraph station on a ship will be used by Taft down the Mississippi River.
Massachusetts Republicans renominated Gov Eben Draper for a second term and a full slate of state officials while shelving President Tafts income tax proposal. The ticket includes Lt Gov Louis A Notingham secretary William M Olin treasurer Elmer A Stevens Attorney General Dana Malone and Auditor Henry F E Turner.
The Wisconsin baseball team defeated Waseda University 7 to 4 in Tokio, marking a solid victory on the trip. The score showed Wisconsin taking control with productive hitting and steady pitching throughout the game.
The Interstate fair corn show, first of its kind here, distributed prizes across nearby farmers. Emil Hauser of La Crosse county won blue for ten ears of Van's Blue Ribbon Yellow Dent, while John Van Loon took first for best 25 ears of any variety. The boys contest saw T. A. Meier and William Furlong prevail. Other winners include Otto Moos, Nels Neprud, R. MeinKing, L. Lemke, Iver Anderson, and more across White Dent and Salter varieties.
Mrs Frank Grover and her two children Katharine and Dorothy died in a prairie fire near Lee Alberta ten miles south of town. The children were burned to death before the mother, who died a few hours later. The blaze destroyed farm buildings and crops across the entire district.
New York date October 2 reports Mrs Augusta Stetson once first reader and director of the Manhattan church has had her card and teaching license revoked by the Mother Church in Boston. The matter reportedly will be settled in the courts.
Verona North Dakota man Elmer Pitcher hunted through La Crosse fair crowds to find County Judge John Brindley for a hurry up order to wed Eva Thorne of Rodney Michigan. After authorities and attorneys failed to locate the judge, Brindley finally appeared at six o clock and issued the dispensation enabling the marriage.
Howard Nesbit, who claims to be Evelyn Nesbit Thaw's brother, was found guilty in New Haven police court of obtaining money under false pretenses. He received a sixty day jail sentence with an appeal bond set at $250.
In Milwaukee open letter Charles H. Schweizer of La Crosse announces his departure from Democrats and aligns with the Progressive wing of the Republican party. He critiques Taft's tariff speech and asks readers to choose between standpatters and progressives, outlining key figures and future action.
Prominent explorer Dr. Frederick A. Cook, famed pole finder and science figure, may lecture in La Crosse this month amid a dispute with Commander Peary. He is slated to speak in Milwaukee on October 10, with plans to visit La Crosse if itinerary published.
Arthur Wright of Lowell Center Massachusetts tried to push toward President Taft as he rode in an automobile in Portland Oregon. Officers and the president’s bodyguard seized him before he could reach the procession and found a heavy calibre revolver and cartridges. Wright said he only wanted a photograph and refused further comment.
The La Crosse county board faces a delay in road improvements after a circuit court injunction. The county road committee revised the plan with the state engineer, but Hulberg and Holbek refuse to cover nearly two hundred dollars in litigation costs. If the county covers the costs, the injunction may be lifted and the work proceed. otherwise the injunction stands until the spring term.
National League games in New York and Brooklyn ended with New York 9 Philadelphia 16 and Brooklyn 6 Cleveland 1. American League results showed Philadelphia 5 Washington 4 and New York 6 Boston 4 with various batters contributing across the matchups.
Henry D. Pruden aged 60 makes a first balloon flight bought for fun. He sails from White Plains Kentucky after starting near Dayton Indiana, flying 262 miles to qualify for aero races in St Louis. Traction line damage prompts requests for compensation from Dayton officials.
The Minnesota twelve oared cutter crew defeated the Louisiana to seize the Battenburg racing cup during the New York event on October 2.
Coolest reading 48 at La Crosse and 70 degree wind in forecasts for Wisconsin Minnesota and Iowa. River forecast shows the river remaining nearly stationary with no rainfall reported and stage of water unsettled for today and Sunday.
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