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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1909
Page
1
A laborer named Jordan has been detained by police after an alleged brutal murder. The incident occurred while coworkers drank together, ending in a violent crime. Investigators are reviewing evidence and interviewing witnesses.
Walter Jordan a 40 year old construction worker for Bates Rogers on a Chicago and Northwestern bridge project near Medary was found dead beside Milwaukee road tracks from a skull wound and a wound near the shoulder blade. Frank Cunningham and Joseph Kelley are jailed on suspicion of murder after being seen with him. Cunningham denies knowledge. Witness Edward Koblitz says Cunningham had threatened to kill Jordan. The incident began after a drunken quarrel as the group moved from Henry Schroeder’s saloon toward the east camp. investigators note no train contact and seek motive.
The children's department begins its third year of regular storytelling next week. Every Tuesday at 4 PM first and second graders hear nursery rhymes legends and folk tales told by Nettie Sabelwitz Grace Drake with help from the children's library. Older children meet Thursdays at 4 30 PM for their share. Narratives include Norse sagas King Arthur Robin Hood and old English ballads with holiday tales.
Harry F. Grant in an Alco entry wins the Vanderbilt Cup at Grand Stand Motor Park Way with a 278.08 mile time of 4 hours 25 minutes 42 seconds at 61 14 miles per hour. The race was halted after a dispute with two cars still running, while Atlas and The Mercedes led at the moment of stoppage. Marmon driven by Ray W. Harroun won the Wheatley Hills Sweepstakes with a 3:10:21 25 margin. Massapequa sweep stakes results show Matson Chalmer-Detroit first in 2:09:25 and Doorley Maxwell second in 2:28:28-45.
A ladies committee appointed by the school board promotes penny savings stamps in schools to help fund a penny savings department. The program is praised for easing stomach and headache complaints among children and altering small-change habits away from candy purchases. Teachers are cited as devoted, often selling stamps despite added workload.
Prize corn from the interstate fair was auctioned this afternoon at the courthouse. Five lots of Van's blue ribbon yellow dent sold to John Van Loon for $5. Wisconsin No 7 white dent went to L C Lempke for $1. Four more lots went to Mike Schneebecker for $1.50. Second sweepstake field corn to William Moos for $2, and fourth premium lot to William Lempke for $2.
Edward Gautsch of 1122 South Seventh Street, a painter by occupation, passed the deputy game warden examination with 83 percent, highest in his district and sixth in the state, making him first on the list for appointment by the state game warden.
The New York weekly financial statement from the association of banks shows declines in reserve on all deposits and related items, with decreases in legal tenders and specie. Total loans rise to 1,237,177,400 while deposits fall by 6,402,800 and circulation rises by 552,300. surplus stands at 14,372,175 versus last year’s 35,902,375.
Washington reports the Manchurian agreement released today binds China to wide concessions favoring Japan. Article four leases mines along the South Manchurian railway as joint ventures, potentially covering all mineral deposits and easing Japanese control over Manchuria, challenging open door principles and signaling stronger Japanese influence.
Rev. B. P. Burant reports a burglary at 1307 Ferry Street during Sunday night October 10. Thieves used skeleton keys to ransack the home, stealing a cravenette coat about $12 in cash and several minor items. Police are investigating and Burant asked news be delayed to aid the inquiry.
Official notice announces F. P. Hixon chosen as trustee of the New York Y M C A succeeding the late W. W. Cargill. The board now comprises E. E. Bentley F. P. Hixon and F. H. Schofield.
St Louis report of an eight year old boy named Harry McDonald accused of stealing a horse and buggy, driving it ten miles, unhitching, feeding the horse, then setting fire to a barn and farm implements, cremating the horse, and burning the county jail minutes after being jailed.
Michael E. Braa of near Houston sustained injuries when he fell from a Southern Minnesota train. Nielsen was fatally injured and died at La Crosse hospital at midnight.
New York on Oct 30 reports show banks posting a $6.8 million cash loss for the week while loans shrink overall. The stock market drifted with little price change as traders weigh reduced surplus reserves and larger London holidays. Union Pacific dropped and Amalgamated Copper eased before a cautious rebound to near yesterday’s levels.
A band of Korean rebels attacked Jin railroad station on the Seoul Fuan line, bombarding and burning buildings. It is unknown if fatalities occurred as soldiers were dispatched to quell the uprising.
In Ironton Ohio Judge Jones ruled in favor of C M Humes a local attorney who defied a grand jury by saying none of their damnt business when asked about his whiskey source. The circuit court found the original 30 day sentence unwarranted and due to provocation he was taxed costs.
Mr Gustave Strahlke 811 Adams street received a telegram last night saying Carl Strahlke of New Germany Minnesota is dead. He was 80, lived in New Germany for 40 years, and leaves four sons Herman Fred Albert Gustave. Funeral will be Sunday at Fred Strahlke’s home and German Lutheran church Hollowood Minnesota. Gustave Strahlke of La Crosse left for New Germany to attend the funeral.
President Taft arrived in New Orleans after five hours behind schedule, greeted by silk hated delegates, as he urged inland waterways improvement. He noted steamboat boiler issues yesterday but pressed revetment work on the Mississippi and other river projects under Army Engineers to curb railroad rates.
J F Harms of Fremont Ohio says he has assurances that a congressional investigation of East St. Louis packing plants will be held, after prompting action through Agriculture Secretary Wilson.
Seventeen bodies were found washed ashore near Hartmouth, Halifax, as the Hestia disaster toll rises. The wreck occurred off Halifax on October 30, with recoveries continuing as authorities investigate.
The Black Hills forest fires have grown beyond control as 500 Homestake miners and 300 Fort Meade soldiers fight the flames. Local efforts mobilize men to contain the blaze.
Rome October 30 Major Dome Bissett issued a circular to all Catholic prelates and institutions warning against seeking papal audiences for personal acquaintances unless unimpeachable references accompany requests. The step follows several incidents in which Pope Pius was involved due to visitor misconduct at the Vatican.
Two girls died and two others were gravely injured in a Halloween program fire at the academy of the Sisters of Loretta in Kansas City. The blaze started when a jack lantern tipped over during the North Pole entertainment. Dead are Minnie Tierman and Virginia Owen. injured Ruth Mahoney and Mary Maley.
James McMahon was locked up in the Kansas penitentiary for a 297 year sentence after pleading guilty to the murders of his brother in law Alonzo Van Royan and his two sisters, Mrs. Van Royan and Rose McMahon, in Leavenworth.
Minnesota charges ahead to lead Chicago 12 to 0 early in the game with a field goal by McGovern and a touchdown by Stevens. The affair features back and forth drives, several punts, penalties, and early betting activity as Minnesota fans push for a stronger lead.
Partly cloudy to night and Sunday for Wisconsin. Minnesota warns generally fair to day slightly cooler tonight east portion. Iowa predicts generally fair tonight and Sunday cooler tonight southwest portion. Coolest readings in La Crosse at 52 and warmest at 62 with 8 mph winds and no rainfall.
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