27 Oct 1913
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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1913
Page
1
Wisconsin Today announces the first policies under a new state life insurance law, described as the nation’s first with a later effect date. Former Assembly Speaker Ingram is named first, with L. L. Johnson of Sawyer County listed second.
Wisconsin launches state life insurance with the first policies issued to Charles A. Ingram of Durand and L. L. Johnson of Door County. Other notable insured include University of Wisconsin figures, state officials, and merchants. Policies extend statewide with many holders being women, and funds invested in-state for policyholders.
President Wilson delivers a firm warning to other nations in Mobile asserting the Monroe Doctrine. He stresses U S resolve to protect the hemisphere and safeguard American interests amid regional tensions.
A report notes last year’s tax remission prompts renewed calls for a $1,500,000 increase in state revenue. Officials warn ongoing expenses require higher levies to meet projected demands and fund services.
G H Burrows a long serving former postmaster and Alderman in Wingna dies from cerebral hemorrhage days after illness. Burial plans to be announced by family and local officials.
The state adopts a new levy totaling 7,635,318 dollars for education and highway funding plus 1.5 million dollars for general purposes. Secretary Donald notes the levy is necessary to cover anticipated deficits before receipts rise, with a 2.5 mill rate on a 2.998 billion valuation. The report also records the death of Charles H. Burrows, former La Crosse alderman and postmaster.
A major Milwaukee fire killed seven firefighters who were buried under a collapsing wall. Comrades searched the smoldering ruins for the missing men as the city mourned the loss.
A devastating Milwaukee fire destroyed the Goodyear Rubber plant at East Water and Michigan streets. Seven firemen died and about a score were injured or missing as a basement fire and an explosion collapsed a wall. Estimated damage totals half a million dollars with Goodyear and Western Electric among the largest losses.
A party of joyriders in a powerful Minnesota registered auto struck the curb at Fourth and Pearl streets at 1 o clock Sunday morning. The rear wheels were smashed and the occupants were thrown from the vehicle. No injuries were reported and the names of those involved were not learned.
Alarm in Washington as Huerta and his trained congress meet on Sunday. the United States refuses to recognize the dictator and his congress and will not accept the election returns. Mexican voters stay away amid fear of the outcome and Huerta remains anxious about the Sunday vote results.
Chicago detectives hold fifteen suspects after a bank robbery in Addison Indiana. cashier Edward W. Fischer cannot identify any of them and they are released. Edward Rotermund, assistant cashier, was shot and died yesterday.
The interstate committee suspended proposed freight rate increases on fresh meat from St. Louis and Omaha to Oklahoma to May 15, 1914. Fruit and vegetable rate hikes from California, Nevada and other western states were postponed to May 29, 1914.
Militants set fire to the unoccupied Bramshott country house of T McKenna in London on October 27. Slogans and suffragette leaflets were left behind, and a placard read a protest against forcible feeding.
John Brindley was appointed by the governor as a Wisconsin delegation member to the United States Good Roads convention in St. Louis from November 10 to 15. The appointment followed the governor's decision.
Fragmentary notice warns that no president is elected due to a scarce vote and urges Congressional candidates to declare themselves chosen and organize to urge Huerta to remain executive in interim.
Returns from the October election show fewer than 5 000 votes cast in the federal district of Mexico City where 50 000 voters were registered. Officials and rebels alike carried limited participation while soldiers across the north border voted, and Diaz resigns as unrest looms. Huerta seeks to remain president ad interim as congress may declare the presidential vote void for lack of a constitutional majority. In Vera Cruz Diaz plans to return to Mexico City while a notary who sparked disturbance is tried. turnout there was under 300.
Weather outlook shows unsettled conditions in La Crosse and vicinity with likely rain or snow. Wisconsin forecast same pattern with warmer temperatures, brisk winds, and precipitation possible tonight and Tuesday.
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