02 Oct 1913
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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1913
Page
1
Walesson supports federal telephone and telegraph lines as his political stance mirroring the Republican predecessor. The statement aligns with party federal infrastructure advocacy and signals policy continuity.
Postmaster General Burleson weighs adopting Hitchcock's call for government ownership of all wires as he prepares his final report. Representative Lewis of Maryland says he will introduce a bill within weeks to oppose federal ownership, citing European models from Holland and Germany as a reference, with operation left to states.
Realty activity reported as several deeds were filed with Andrew Thompson, register of deeds. Fritz Vehrenkamp paid $8,000 for land from Alois Facs in Bank. Dr Oscar Houck bought Trench Island property for $5,200 from Carolin Colon and resold the Northside plot for $2,750. Joseph Sockolis sold city property to Henry Biers for $5,455.
C C Hamilton clerk of court marks his seventy first birthday with colleagues at the La Crosse courthouse. Thirty years of service logged in La Crosse. He celebrated with cigars for court house staff and friends. Women at the courthouse received candy.
Yesterday high 76 low 46 with .04 inch precipitation in La Crosse Wisconsin for October 2 1913. Fair in La Crosse and vicinity tonight and Friday with little temperature change and light variable winds. Minnesota Iowa and Wisconsin forecasts call for fair weather through Friday with moderate winds and warmer conditions in western sectors. Northeastern Iowa to the lakes reports unsettled conditions with rain and thunderstorms in parts of the region.
A family on 512 King Street narrowly escaped a gas leak when a pet dog brushed against a gas stove, turning on a jet to the oven. Mr. Knothe’s return and quick action likely saved Mrs. Knothe and two children as fumes swept the house and lit no flame due to fear of matches. The source notes the oven’s gas jet and the dog remaining near the oven during the incident.
Herman Oelrichs, reputedly the second wealthiest young man in America after Vincent Astor, is held on $1,000 bond for a hearing on October 7 on a felonious assault charge involving 19 year old Lucile Singleton. Police investigated a midnight joy ride and a possible alias before his arrest at Singleton’s apartment.
The impeachment trial of William Sulzer in Albany New York was adjourned until Monday by Judge Cullin at the request of Sulzer’s counsel after they failed to strike out several articles of impeachment.
The Senate Commerce Commission endorsed the Seamen's Labor Bill addressing conditions for sailors. The measure, vetoed by former President Taft last session, aims to reform work and living standards aboard vessels.
The funeral of Mrs. O Hendrickson who died at her West Salem home Wednesday will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. from the Congregational church Rev. Sam McKee to officiate.
J. W. Smith was fined $1.00 and costs for striking a boy. He chose to serve ten days in jail instead of paying the fine.
Panama City reports that Gatun locks suffered nominal damage from the quake. Lieutenant Colonel Siebert says machinery is unharmed and a superficial slide will be cleared in twelve hours. Colonel Goethals' secretary confirms practically no canal damage after early inspections. The tremor was felt along the canal and disturbed the population.
Vienna dispatches report Greece mobilizing along the frontier and all reservists called by King Constantine. A war against Turkey is expected in Athens as Bulgaria joins Turkey, with Serbia and Montenegro aligned with Greece. Servia claims several Albanian defeats near the border.
At Polo Grounds New York October 2 the long delayed protest game from Philadelphia August 39 was reheated and the result remains Giants 6 Phillies 8 after umpire Brennan broke up the crowd. About 2000 fans faced a lunchless wait or ate in the grandstand as Philadelphia held on for the win.
Washington report from October 2 states the department of agriculture estimates the cotton crop on September 25 at 64.1 percent of normal, down from 68.2 on August 25 and below the ten year average of 68.6.
Washington reports the tariff bill will reach the president no later than Friday, with optimism from Sen. Simmons that opposition will decline. Senate action appears tight due to protracted Republican opposition and a decision to drop cotton futures from the measure. The Democratic caucus voted 33 to 6 to sustain the conference report and recede from the Clarke amendment.
Federal authorities disclosed a detailed confession by George E. Davis alleging a dynamite conspiracy to destroy bridges and nonunion buildings. Harry Jones, new international secretary treasurer of the Iron Workers Union, was arrested in Indianapolis on charges connected to the case.
August Beach of Seaforth through Morris and Hartwell filed objections to the probate of William Beach’s will. The estate valued around 10 000 dollars would divide among the other children, but August is cut off with 5 dollars due to a prior lawsuit. He claims he helped on the farm without pay until 31 and later sued and settled for 1050 dollars with an agreement to receive the same share as the others. He also alleges undue influence on the father in making the will.
State department officials flagged a potential diplomatic flare up if Tokyo reports on a new Japanese note are accurate. Officials warned the administration may have to state its exact stance on Japanese in the United States.
Physician states Rye was dead before the body entered the water. N M Scott, chairman, reports the Mission House fund for La Crosse now at $4,450 with several hundred more expected tonight. Subscriptions include $1,000 from multiple donors and gifts from Colman Lumber Co and other locals.
James S. Bracken of Pittsburg 73 applied for a marriage license in Golden California but could not name his prospective bride. He planned to fill in the name in Denver, where he claimed a memorandum of identity. He later returned with Miss Lola Crowell of Kansas City and received the license.
County Judge Hasbrouck was asked by District Attorney Conger to dismiss the grand jury probing Harry Thaw's escape from Mattewan. Conger planned to involve the Attorney General Carmody. Dismissal would mean no indictments were found in the Thaw case.
Four persons drowned in San Antonio as flood waters swept the business district after eight inches of rainfall overnight.
Hoay Lee, owner of a chop suey house at 124 South Third Street, was arrested by La Crosse police for selling beer without a license. Police say he did not serve from a saloon but kept an ice box and sold drinks to himself. Bottles and purchaser names were seized. Prosecution may be pursued as the liquor was not government licensed.
A witness testified that no water was found in the man's lungs and that the fatal blow may have been delivered by a fist. The son denied despondency and said his father was in good health and spirits. The hearing occurred on Sunday.
Witnesses report Thomas Rye 73 died from a head blow before his body floated in Isle La Plume slough after a row at George Durhammer’s saloon. Doctors say no water in lungs or stomach and injuries include skull fractures. Nick Hefti held as coroner’s jury opens testimony from fourteen witnesses.
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